Peter and Phil's Courageous Conversations

Peter and Phil's Courageous Conversations

By Dr. Peter Weinstein and Dr. Phillip NelsonSociety & Culture
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Peter and Phil's Courageous Conversations episodes

  • The Vocal Minority

    Peter explains his fear that the United States may be moving backward with its government handing more power to each state. Phil corrects him by stating that America never moved as far as we thought to begin with and there is more work needed. Join us in this episode as they discuss politics and the "loud minority."

    39 min
  • Hi(s)tory is Confusing.

    Peter & Phil continue their conversation on age and delve into the many sides of history that aren't covered. When history becomes just his story can we trust it without looking at the different perspectives/ sides to it? This is truly another courageous conversation you won't want to miss.

    12 min
  • Gracefully Aging

    Peter & Phil have an honest conversation about aging. Medical technology has come a long way, and people are living longer than previous generations. Thoughts on aging, or what is considered "old" has changed as well. Have your views changed on aging the older you've gotten? Tune in to this week's episode & then share your thoughts with us on all social media platforms @peterandphil.

    20 min
  • A Color Blind Future? : An Interview with Rob Best (Part 2)

    Peter and Phil continue their conversation with Rob Best this week & discuss what it was like watching his black father navigate through the world. They also discuss the nonprofit youth organization Students for the Advancement of Global Leadership (more info at www.sageglobal.org and the great steps they have taken to help the future leaders of the world. It's another Courageous Conversation you won't want to miss!

    37 min
  • Passing: An Interview With Rob Best

    Peter and Phil interview international keynote speaker, Rob Best, CVPM, CFN about growing up mixed race (black & white) yet passing more as white. In this interview, Rob discusses his address at the Hill's Juneteenth event and how speaking on his family history helped him learn even more about his roots. Rob also touches on how sports helped him to blend into different cultural environments as a child and the differences he now faces blending as an adult. It's truly a courageous conversation you do not want to miss!

    42 min
  • The Round About

    Peter and Phil discuss the latest ruling on Affirmative Action and what it means for college admissions. Will it restrict access to quality education or will colleges step up and continue to take the lead? Phil also stresses the importance of reading the bills and decisions and making up one's own opinion versus accepting what is told to us via the news. Join us for another courageous conversation.

    56 min
  • The MLK Influence

    Phil tells Peter he was influenced by Martin Luther King, especially watching him as a child during the 60's. Grab the book King, A Life by Johnathan E.I.G. and join in this discussion as well!

    18 min

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