Philip welcomes writer/scholar Aida Mariam Davis to discuss her latest book Kindred Creation: Parables and Paradigms for Freedom. In their wide ranging conversation they explore how building ties of kinship and surfacing varying knowledge systems can make new worlds possible. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Sunny (Apple TV) Aida’s Drop: Soldier: A Poet’s Childhood – June Jordan Special Guest: Aida Mariam Davis.

Philip welcome Charles Spinosa, author Leadership As Masterpiece Creation to The Deep Dive. In their conversation, they discuss what it means to be a leader, how we organize ourselves and what it looks like when masterpiece language and thinking applies itself to our work. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: SupaCell (Netflix) Charles’s Drop: Eve of St. Crispin’s Day (Speech – Youtube) Special Guest: Charles Spinosa.

In this episode of The Deep Dive, Philip welcomes John Berger, the author of Solving the Climate Crisis. In this conversation, they examine the growing climate emergency against ongoing global movements to stem the tide and reverse course. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Design for the Real World – Victor Papanek John’s Drop: Get Involved!

Philip welcomes researcher and author Susan Madsen to the show. In their conversation, they explore her new book focused on gender and leadership and dissect the consistent myths and impediments to women led leadership. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Becoming bell hooks (PBS) Susan’s Drop: Handbook of Research on Gender & Leadership 2nd edition Special Guest: Susan Madsen.

On episode 200, Philip welcome author and activist Soraya Chemaly to the show. They discuss her latest book The Resilience Myth and how our belief systems on resilience, grit and strength impact us as individuals and as a society. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Saving Our Own Lives: A Lberatory Practice of Harm Reduction – Shira Hassan Soraya’s Drop: The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth – Zoe Schlanger Special Guest: Soraya Chemaly.

Philip welcomes Charisse Burden-Stelly author of Black Scare//Red Scare to the show. In their conversation, they examine the historical connection between the criminalization and fear mongering in radical politics through the lens of anti-communist and anti-Black thinking and policy. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Power (Netflix) Butterfly in the Sky (Netflix) Charisse’s Drop: Tip of the Spear: Black Radicalism, Prison Repression, and the Long Attica Revolt Marc Lamont Hill – Office Hours Special Guest: Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly.

Philip welcomes Jon Mills the author of End of The World: Civilization and Its Fate. In their conversation, they discuss whether or not extinction is an inevitable event and what are the underlying conditions of a future that seems more precarious. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Bottoms Up and the Devil Laughs: A Journey Through The Deep State – Kerry Howley Scavengers Reign (Netflix/HBO Max) Jon’s Drop:Special Guest: Jon Mills.

Philip welcomes Matthew Elia to discuss his new book, The Problem of the Christian Master. Taking a turn into the theological we discuss how St. Augustine’s relationship with the master/slave duality has impacted modern Christian thinking. We dissect how this connects to Black Studies, liberation politics and on the other side of the equation Christian Nationalism. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Engage with Stuart Hall Matthew’s Drop: From a Broken Bottle Traces of Perfume Still Emanate – Nathaniel Mackey Special Guest: Matthew Elia.

Philip welcomes Colin Strong to the show where they discuss his book Out of Time. In their conversation, they tackle the meaning of time, literally and figuratively, and how it impacts how we know and understand our place in the world. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: The work of Sarah Kendzior Colinl’s Drop: They Call it Love – Alva Gotby Tanya Luhrmann

Philip welcomes Jorell Melendez-Badillo author of Puerto Rico: A National History to the show. In their conversation they discuss the pre-colonial and colonial history of Puerto Rico and what the island nation teaches us about the legacy and current status of American Empire. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Phil's Drop: Revolutionary Suicide - Huey P. Newton Jorrell's Drop: Puerto Rican Obituary - Pedro PietriSpecial Guest: Jorell Melendez-Badillo.