The Deep Dive

Philip welcomes Paulina Borsook, author of Cyberselfish: A Critical Romp Through the Libertarian Culture of High Tech. In their conversation, they discuss how Silicon Valley has been a long time incubator for libertarian ideas and what that means for their technological, social and economic agenda. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Band of Brothers (HBO Max) Get Jiro (HBO Max) Paulina’s Drop: The Destructors – Graham Greene

Philip welcomes Wahinkpe Topa (Four Arrows) and Darcia Narvaez authors/editors of Restoring the Kinship Worldview: Indigenous Voices Introduce 18 Precepts for Rebalancing Life on Planet Earth to the show. In their conversation, they highlight how a kinship worldview contrasts with the dominant narratives and how to shift our perspectives to incorporate these ideas. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Jim Crow: Voices from a Century of Struggle 1876-1976 (Library of America boxed set) Four Arrows Drop: https://wahinkpe.substack.com/ Darcia’s Drop: https://darcianarvaez.substack.com/s/the-evolved-nest-grows-and-maintains Special Guests: Darcia Narvaez and Wahinkpe Topa (Four Arrows).

Philip welcomes Samuel Miller McDonald, author of Progress: How One Idea Built Civilization and Now Threatens to Destroy It to the show. In their conversation, they trace the idea of progress through western thought and how this dominant worldview threatens the world we live in. 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 Wounded Generation: Coming Home After WWII – David Nasaw Samuel’s Drop: Suttree – Cormac McCarthy Special Guest: Samuel Miller McDonald.

Philip welcomes retail executive/creative and author Ron Johnson to the show. In their conversation, they discuss Ron’s book Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple’s Genius. They look at Ron’s storied career across retail sectors, dive into the creation of the Apple store concept and explore the current retail environment. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: En Cavale – Isabelle Antena Ron’s Drop: War & Peace//Anna Karenina – Leo Tolstoy Les Miserables – Victor Hugo Special Guest: Ron Johnson.

Philip welcomes Alexander Mikaberidze, historian and author of The Louisiana Purchase: The Grand Bargain and the Making of America to the show. In their conversation, they discuss the political and economic backdrop behind the Louisiana Purchase and how this played a pivotal role in making American empire. 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 Wire – (HBO Max) Lanterns – (HBO Max) Alexander’s Drop: Abbott Elementary -- (Hulu) This Vast Enterprise: A New Story of Lewis & Clark – Craig Fehrman Special Guest: Alexander Mikaberidze.