Institute for Islamic, Christian and Jewish Studies

Scholars from Baltimore's Institute for Islamic, Christian and Jewish Studies join Midday to discuss the holy days of the Spring season and the singular figure of Jesus Christ.

We go On the Record with religious studies scholar Matthew Taylor, author of, “The Violent Take it by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy."

Dr. Matthew Taylor is a scholar of Protestant religion at the Baltimore-based Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies. His latest book explores how extreme beliefs found in American evangelicalism are taking hold in mainstream political discourse.

Tom speaks with Dr. Matthew Taylor about a new documentary that explores the Spiritual Warriors at the 2021 Capitol Riot.

Two eminent scholars of religion and politics join us to discuss the growing power of this far-right movement, its ties to the January 6th insurrection, and how it threatens democracy in America.

You might be surprised by how many jobs are created by Muslim-owed businesses, how many Muslims serve in the U.S. military, and what problems Muslims encounter in voting. We talk to Dalia Mogahed, co-author of the American Muslim poll.