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This week is our inaugural artist takeover show with guest host, Michael Stipe and his friend, Jem Cohen. Michael and Jem open the show talking about the role artists have in politics and activism and how artists want their work to carry on for generations. Fame is great, but infamy is really what an artist strives for. They talk about infamous works of art, like Moby Dick, that they simply haven't read, and notorious movies that Jem honestly wished that he had time to watch. Later, Michael reveals one of his most significant regrets and the greatest compliment he has ever received. Tune in as Jem explains how chance plays a significant role in his work, and Michael gives his advice to Jem.In This Episode:[02:10] The role that artists have in politics and activism.  [16:15] How art will carry on for thousands of years.  [23:00] Who has really read Moby Dick?  [35:20] Michael reveals one of his most significant regrets.  [44:00] Jem explains that there’s nothing bigger t