Episode Synopsis "How the CARES Act Can Help Musicians, Artists and Freelancers: A Conversation with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree"
In the very first episode of Artsy Hustle Adam has a conversation with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree from Maine. Among her many congressional duties, Rep. Pingree is the co-chair of the Congressional Arts Caucus. Among the topics of discussion are: how the CARES Act can help artists/musicians including 1099 workers; how musicians and artists can utilize SBA funds such as PPP loans ; the contentious issue of how banks pick recipients of the SBA loans; and how Rep. Pingree is a Postmodern Jukebox fan.