Vitality and Connection through Laughter: An Interview with Jay Sallos-Carter

This interview, hosted by Saraluz Barton-Gomez, Naia Ballman, and Samuel Gold, introduces Montreal activist, SCPA alum, and law student, Jay Sallos-Carter, exploring their story as an activist. The conversation touches on a variety of movements and moments that have been fundamental to their work. We begin by exploring their initial forays into activism through the Occupy Wall Street movement and its manifestations across Canada and make our way through their experience in Queer spaces and, most importantly, their work on Defund-Fest and abolitionist projects much more broadly. With moments of laughter, contemplation, and reflections on society, this podcast highlights the impact that one person can have on their community, and that community can have on a person.