Episode One

Kurt Cavender
Glenn Street

Managing Director Kurt Cavender sits down with data architect and BU alumnus Glenn Street. Over the course of the episode, they discuss Glenn’s journey from philosophy to data science, the evolution of AI, and the role of beauty in mathematics and programming.

Episode Two

Roni Lakin
Anthony Petro

Center staff member Roni Lakin (’25) talks with Associate Professor of Religion Anthony Petro about his forthcoming book Provoking Religion: Sex, Artand the Culture Wars, which he completed during his time as a Jeffrey  Henderson Senior Research Fellow

Episode Three

Nick Bates
Kurt Cavendar

Managing Director Kurt Cavender welcomes Director of the Howard Thurman Center, Nick Bates, to discuss  Thurman’s legacy and relevance to navigating the world today. Nick is a Thurman scholar dedicated to finding ways to help the community develop a relationship with Thurman’s work.


The Season Five podcasts are produced by Roni Lakin. The sound engineer is Cheryl Lai. The theme music is  Movement,” composed by Holizna.