Peter and Phil's Courageous Conversations

Peter and Phil continue last week's conversation on Patriotism and also touch on new subjects which include: Fox News' analysis of minorities in the Olympics, deciphering 'entertainment commentary' versus factual news, and educating our electorate to decern the difference.  Join us for this discussion and more!  Share and/or leave a comment on our website, www.peterandphil.com.  

Phil asks Peter to define patriotism and then goes on to share his own views on the matter.  How has the definition changed since the 1700s and is there cause for concern with today's representation?  Do minorities have to work harder to 'prove' they're patriotic? Answers to these questions and more in today's episode! Join us. 

Peter and Phil discuss the importance of molding our youth through camps, programs, and PTA involvement. What are some ways we can all be more actively involved in our schools and bring more programs directly to under-served youth?  This week, join the discussion and tell us what you think by visiting our website, www.peterandphil.com & leaving your thoughts in the comment section.

When Peter sees Phil's 100 Black Men of America shirt (an organization that supports and uplifts African-American males & the local community) it sparks a conversation on the importance of mentoring.  Why is it important for our youth to see themselves in others and be shown different experiences?  How can we all contribute more of our time or resources to help? Join us as Peter & Phil answer these questions and more!

The new movie Purge sparks a conversation between Peter & Phil on gun control and our second amendment rights.  Many won't even broach the subject, but these two dive right in! Why is this such a hot issue, and does it suggest a deeper problem?  Are we so polarized now that we can't even have civil debates on key issues that affect the country? How do we fix this? Answers to those questions and more on this week's episode! Join us. 

Last week,  Democratic legislators in Texas fled the state in search of federal assistance pushing back on anti-voting measures, and now grassroots groups in Texas are planning a Selma-to-Montgomery style march in the state. It's a great start.  However, knowing politics will continue to go on as usual, when and how do we as voters continue to hold our politicians accountable?  In this episode, Peter & Phil talk politics and speak to the accountability of not just our politicians, but that of voters as well.  

Hervis Rogers, of Texas, was arrested on charges that he voted in the 2020 Democratic primary while on parole. He could now face as much as 20 years in prison. This podcast is a discussion of that incident, recurring voter disenfranchisement, and possible solutions to this ongoing issue. Join Peter & Phil for another great discussion. 

This week Peter continues last week's conversation on religion, and Phil shares a story about his childhood experiences of 'being seen and not heard.'  They both point out how it's an uncanny parallel of how many minorities still feel (seen, but not heard) even into their adulthood.  Join us for another awesome courageous conversation!

Is it possible to create one's own truth? Should there be a separation of church and state? This week Peter & Phil continue their courageous conversation by touching on religion, the government, and the truth.  Join us!

 Peter & Phil break down the phrase "All men are created equal".  The phrase is supposed to represent the idea that everyone is free and not to be “deprived of life, liberty, or property" as indicated in our Bill of Rights.  However, how much of that phrase does our country truly honor and is America living up to that pledge?  Join us and share!