The Deep Dive

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.

Philip welcomes Anthea Lawson, author of The Entangled Activist to The Deep Dive. In their conversation, they discuss the meaning and weight of the word activist and how to confront the limitations, contradictions and setbacks that come from working in activist spaces in order to better create an environment for change. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Queenmaker (Netflix) Anthea’s Drop: Doppleganger – Naomi Klein Special Guest: Anthea Lawson .

Philip welcomes Stephanie Luce to the show to discuss her book Practical Radicals: Seven Strategies to Change the World. In their conversation they discuss the history of movement politics and discern how to make change against opposing perspectives and support radical agendas. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: A Man in Full (Netflix) Stephanie’s Drop: Convergence Magazine

Philip welcomes Christopher Paul Harris to the show to discuss his book To Build a Black Future. In their conversation, they work through that do potential future(s) look like that inhabit a safe and rewarding world for Black people and centers Black culture. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Exterminate All The Brutes (HBO Max) Christopher’s Drop: Nomenclature – Dionne Brand

Philip welcomes Lauren Lassabe Shepherd to the show to discuss her book Resistance from the Right: Conservatives & The Campus Wars in Modern America. In their conversation, they look at how the current campus uprising and the university and media response takes its cues from the conservative reaction to progressive movements from the 60s to current day. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Democracy in Chains – Nancy Maclean 2 Dope Boys & a Podcast : Nancy MacLean - Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America Lauren’s Drop: [Contingent Faculty and the Remaking of Higher Education – edited by Eric Fure-Slocum and Claire Goldstene](v)Special Guest: Lauren Lassabe Shepherd.