Ray sits down with founder of the nonprofit organization Bullets and Bandaids Robert LeHup to talk about veteran affairs, healing emotional scars, and how art can build a bridge between the military and civilian world through dialogue. After the break Robert is joined by Afghan interpreter Zia Ghafoori, poet Ed Madden, and artist Dre Lopez to discuss the Bullets and Bandaids project and the weight and responsibility of interpreting the stories of veterans.&nbsp;
Binder is a production of the Columbia Museum of Art.
Resources:
National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder website: <a href="https://www.ptsd.va.gov/">https://www.ptsd.va.gov/</a>
Disaster Distress Hotline: Call or Text 1 (800) 985-5990
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1 (800) 273-8255 or <a href="https://988lifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/">Chat Online</a>

More Than Rhythm: Mahoganëë

Binder podcast is art for your ears. Binder uses art as a catalyst to talk about big ideas, bringing people together through complex conversations and personal stories to create the connections that lift our entire community. Hosted by CMA writer-in-residence Ray McManus and produced by the Columbia Museum of Art, Binder brings you audio storytelling with writers, artists, scholars, curators, and more. New episodes every month. Learn more about the museum, exhibitions, and programs at www.columbiamuseum.org

Production and editing by Drew Baron