The Revealer

The Center for Religion and Media at NYU•therevealer.org

As an extension of the online magazine the Revealer, this podcast explores the social and political roles religion plays throughout the world. How should we make sense of religion's influence on politics, sexuality, race, and people's everyday lives? Produced by NYU's Center for Religion and Media and hosted by Dr. Brett Krutzsch, each month we'll sit down with experts to discuss how religion shapes our world. Join us for this important conversation.

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Episodes

The Religious Vote for Biden and Harris

This episode features conversations with four people from four different religious traditions. Each is also an expert in religion. They discuss why they are voting for Biden and Harris, how their expertise guides what they would say to others who are wavering on their vote, and what they hope for the country if Biden and Harris win the 2020 election.

Oct 25, 2020•30 min

Christian Nationalism and the 2020 Election

Investigative journalist Katherine Stewart, author of the acclaimed book The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism, joins us to discuss what Christian nationalists want if Trump stays in office, why many of them are comfortable with the erosion of democracy, and what people can do who oppose Christian nationalism and want a greater separation of church and state.

Sep 28, 2020•25 min

Black Muslim Men's Fashion

Dr. Kayla Wheeler joins us for a conversation about why fashion is an important thing to consider when trying to understand religion. The conversation focuses on Black Muslim men’s fashion and explores how some Black Muslim men’s styles have influenced their religious beliefs and the broader culture. The episode also considers the recent corporate retail attention on Muslims by multinational corporations like H&M, if that attention has been a good thing, or if there are better alternatives.

Aug 26, 2020•22 min

The Museum of the Bible’s Evangelical Mission

The Museum of the Bible has attracted much scrutiny since it opened in 2017. In this episode, Dr. Jill Hicks-Keeton joins us to discuss the museum’s evangelical endeavors. We also explore why the museum has been embroiled in so many scandals, what role the Green family of Hobby Lobby plays in shaping the museum’s evangelical mission, and what the Museum of the Bible’s prominence in the nation’s capital reveals about conservative Christianity in America today. Supplemental reading: “On Good Gover...

Jul 29, 2020•27 min

Hasidic Jewish Heretics

This episode explores Hasidic Jews who lead double lives. Dr. Ayala Fader, author of Hidden Heretics: Jewish Doubt in the Digital Age, joins host Brett Krutzsch for a conversation about Hasidic Jews who privately reject their tradition’s teachings, but who continue to practice Hasidic Judaism publicly. They also discuss why Hasidic communities are flourishing in America in spite of these double-lifers, and they touch on the success of Netflix’s show Unorthodox about a woman who flees from a Hasi...

Jun 29, 2020•30 min

The AIDS Epidemic, Queer Identity, and Catholicism

In this episode, National Correspondent for America magazine Michael O’Loughlin joins us for a conversation about the AIDS crisis, queer identity, Catholicism, and what these issues can teach us about the present day. O'Loughlin is the host of the podcast Plague: Untold Stories of AIDS and the Catholic Church.

May 27, 2020•25 min

Yoga and Emotional Wellbeing

Host Brett Krutzsch is joined by Dr. Shreena Ghandi to discuss all things yoga. Beginning with yoga's popularity among white women, the conversation covers new yoga trends, including the growing turn to yoga as a therapeutic practice, and how yoga classes are helping people during a global pandemic.

Apr 27, 2020•23 min

The Catholic Church Sex Abuse Crisis and the Problem with Spotlights

In this first episode, host Brett Krutzsch interviews Dr. Brian Clites, who has spoken with over 70 survivors of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. What are the consequences of the intense media scrutiny that survivors face? And how can we take steps to better support survivors?

Mar 30, 2020•24 min

The Revealer Podcast Teaser

Coming in April 2020! The Revealer online magazine will begin publishing podcast episodes that correspond to our monthly issues. If you're curious about the intersection of religion, race, politics, sexuality, gender, and culture, stay tuned for the all-new Revealer Podcast!

Feb 14, 2020•29 sec

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