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, graphic novels, 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