Peter and Phil's Courageous Conversations

If you could come back in 1000 years to see how the world has progressed, would you? Peter asks Phil this hypothetical question regarding the future, and they both have two entirely different answers for different reasons.  Listen in this week, and make sure to answer the question yourself.  We want to hear your thoughts as well! 

Peter & Phil get into a discussion about the 2020 documentary, Uncle Tom: An Oral History of the American Black Conservative produced by Larry Elder.  They also discuss how the term, Uncle Tom, originated.  Join Peter & Phil for another courageous conversation! *some sensitive words are used in this recording. 

The Senate on August 3, 2022, voted to approve a treaty that would expand NATO to include Finland and Sweden.  Peter and Phil get into a discussion on the recent call to vote and a vision of leadership on a global scale.  How do we create a solution to an upcoming global recession while still keeping the country's best interest in mind?  Through leadership.  Peter & Phil di...

Peter & Phil discuss herd mentalities and how it relates and contrasts to the political landscape.  Join us for another Courageous Conversation and don't forget to answer this week's poll! 

Phil discusses a recent revelation he has while speaking on an all-Black Dean's panel - more black students are coming from other universities outside of HBCUs than ever before, and it is a proud moment.  That realization leads to a conversation between Peter and Phil on the need for inclusion and inclusive organizations both inside and outside of the industry.  Join us for another coura...

Peter & Phil finish last week's conversation on the freedom of choice, and what happens when some of our choices are taken from us and given to the state.  This week's topics include guns and abortion - the issues most are afraid to touch, though not Peter & Phil!   Join us for another courageous conversation!

In this episode, Peter expresses fear that a modern-day civil war is in the works.   Join us as Peter and Phil take on the unsettledness after the Roe V Wade reversal, and express their thoughts on the issue.  It's truly a courageous conversation you won't want to miss!

Phil and Peter wrap up their Dad & Daughter Series in honor of Father's Day.  In this episode, they allow their daughters to ask questions and take over the podcast.  Join us for a fun interview that brings GEN X & Z into the conversation. 

In a continuation from last week, Phil starts the discussion by asking how diverse their kids' friend circles are.  Join us as we continue the courageous conversation with daughters Brooke Weinstein, and Nicole Nelson. 

In honor of Father's Day, Peter & Phil get together with their daughters, Brooke Weinstein and Nicole Nelson, to discuss some of their past podcasts, asking them to share their experiences and feelings on racism, inequality,  and social injustice.  Nerves run high in this 3-part series, inviting generations Z & X into another courageous conversation - this time - at their own din...

After the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Peter & Phil take on the issue of mass shootings with semi-automatics.  What's the solution?  Why is Congress so scared to address the issue with laws or to even speak on the matter?  Join us for another courageous conversation! 

After watching a new documentary on slavery, Peter shares concern for the omission of African-American history in our history books.  They say those who forget their history are doomed to repeat it -   what if you were never taught it?  What happens then?  Peter and Phil discuss this topic and more in another courageous conversation.  

After Peter brings up the Roe v Wade issue currently making its way through the Supreme Court, Peter & Phil go into a discussion about the ethics of our choices, and all the layers one has to consider when making hard decisions.  Pet owners have the difficult decision to put their pets to sleep, but just because a decision is potentially difficult, does that mean people should not be give...

In this up-close and personal courageous conversation, Peter & Phil discuss the nuclear family.  When Peter shares a painful family secret with Phil it opens up an entirely new conversation on the unintended therapeutic consequence of sharing.  It also reveals a new topic about vulnerability and the true meaning for Peter in terms of 'courageous conversations.'  Join us this wee...

Peter and Phil sit down and talk the Thursday before Mother's Day and pay homage to their mothers.  What's a mother's role and how did Peter & Phils's mothers impact them in their upbringing and where they are now?  Join us this week.  

Peter and Phil have another courageous conversation about the need for debate in our political and justice system.  While Congress and news outlets teeter on the edge of arguments, Peter and Phil point out the need for good sound debates instead.  The discussion eventually leads the two into a debate of their own! Join us this week as we discuss the art of healthy debating, Supreme Court...

Phil asks Peter to share how he makes friends and it transforms into a courageous conversation on the foundation of friendship.  Why do we need friends?  What are we looking for in our friendships?  Do political, monetary, and/or social class come into play when choosing your friends?  Join us this week as we discuss friendships and don't forget to stay involved by answering th...

This week, Peter and Phil continue last week's conversation.  Join us as they discuss Dr. Blackwell's father (one of the first black veterinarians in the country), how slow change has been for BIPOC people in the Vet-Med industry, and what needs to be done to fix the system.  You won't want to miss this episode!

Peter and Phil invite colleague Dr. Michael Blackwell onto the discussion.  This week's topic covers the problem with modern-day health care (comparisons and contrasts) as it relates to both humans and dogs alike!  You won't want to miss this episode!

Peter and Phil finish last week's conversation in regards to the war between Russia and Ukraine.  In the hypothetical situation that America was ever attacked again, would the nation be able to put aside its differences and stand to fight together? Join us this week as we continue the courageous conversation. For more info, visit peterandphil.com. 

The war in Ukraine brings Peter to beg the question, how many people in America would be willing to fight for their land, their homes, their country?  Have an opinion? Answer the poll!  And then Join Peter and Phil this week as they discuss this question and more! 

This week Phil & Peter continue last week's conversation with the war in Ukraine and compliment the millennial and younger generations on their use of social media to filter out fact from fiction.  Join us for another awesome conversation!

Need a better understanding of what is happening between Russia and Ukraine? This week Peter and Phil get political and address democracy in America as well as the current war happening in Ukraine.  This courageous conversation covers Putin, Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and even President Biden and our American forces.  Join us for another awesome discussion!

In this episode, Phil expands the conversation with Peter and discusses his hesitancy in using the N - word even in speeches, as well as recalls a time when he remembers hearing it on the news in Jackson, Mississippi.  Peter asks Phil to explain what an "Uncle Tom" is, and the conversation leads to a chat regarding the power of history and words.  Don't miss this courageous conversation!

Phil shares he was told he could not marry Miss America as a child because she was white which leads Peter & Phil into a deeper conversation on microaggression.  Join us for this week's courageous conversation as Peter and Phil delve into the Miss America pageant (while giving props to former Miss America and veterinarian, Dr. Debbie Turner), microaggression, and Phil's secret social expe...