Ep. 100 - Renaissance Man

In addition to being an accomplished writer, frequent Commonweal contributor Clifford Thompson is also a self-taught painter. On this episode, Thompson speaks with associate editor Griffin Oleynick about his first solo gallery show in New York City. Using Thompson’s art as a jumping-off point, they touch on a range of topics, including music, film, race, and the madness of American politics. Then, in a special segment, Kaya Oakes speaks briefly with special projects editor Miles Doyle about Doris Grumbach’s memorable portrait of Dorothy Day. For further reading: Clifford Thompson on rootedness and political division Clifford Thompson reviews Wendell Berry’s most recent book Doris Grumbach reports on a conference with Dorothy Day