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Jodi Wille, curator of "Utopia: Three Centuries of Sexuality in‬ American Cults and Communes‬" at the Museum of Sex in New York and Miami, discusses the vast and fascinating history of sexuality in America's alternative spiritual communities in this episode of Art & Soul.

Fordham University professors Rufus Burnett and Michele Prettyman join Olivia Poust, assistant director of the Center on Religion and Culture, to discuss Ryan Coogler's 2025 blockbuster, ⁠"Sinners⁠" — including the Delta blues, Coogler's storytelling and approach to genre, and the film's take on religion and spirituality. 

Chris Matthews of "Hardball With Chris Matthews" joins David Gibson, director of the Center on Religion and Culture, for the latest episode of Art & Soul. Chris discusses his new book, Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters, and explores Bobby Kennedy's legacy within the current American political landscape.

Blair Braverman — musher, adventurer, and writer — joins the Center on Religion and Culture for the latest episode of "Art & Soul." Blair chats with David Gibson about her memoir, "Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube," her adventurous spirit, and her experience as one of the first Jewish women to complete the grueling Iditarod dogsledding race.

Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking, discusses her path to becoming a fierce opponent of the death penalty on the latest episode of Art & Soul. Sister Helen speaks with David Gibson, director of the CRC, about her memoir's legacy, the ongoing debate surrounding the death penalty, and her own awakening to justice.

This episode of Art & Soul welcomes Gregory Maguire, the acclaimed author of Wicked, the novel which spawned a hit Broadway show and two feature films. Gregory chats with Olivia Poust, assistant director of the CRC, about good versus evil, fantasy as an awe-inspiring genre, and faith and spirituality in Wicked.