About Rhetorically Speaking w/ Phillip J. Roundtree
Hosted by Dr. Phillip J. Roundtree, Rhetorically Speaking offers sharp, thoughtful commentary on the stories shaping our world—both the ones dominating headlines and those overlooked by mainstream media. From breaking down pop culture moments to unpacking social justice issues and political debates, this podcast challenges the status quo with humor, insight, and a commitment to centering marginalized voices. With a unique blend of wit and critical thinking, Rhetorically Speaking helps listeners see the bigger picture and inspires them to ask deeper questions about the world around them.
Truth on Trial: Protest, Propaganda, and the Power of Memory
From campus crackdowns to cultural erasure, Dr. Phil talks how power polices memory and dissent in 2025.
45/47’s back on his McCarthyism wave—targeting international student protesters with deportation threats.
Columbia folded for $400 million, but at what cost to principle? We break down the war on truth, from ICE raids to museum purges.
Plus, Quick Hits on Paige Bueckers, media bias, and the racist foundations of geology.
And for Dr. Phil's Black Thought of the Day, we get personal: what happens when reality TV flattens your humanity?
Let’s talk protest, propaganda, and protecting your peace.
10 Mar 2025
Power, Politics & Priorities: Selma at 60, Philly’s $91M Shift & the Bronny James Debate
From the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday to the latest crackdown on student activists, we’re breaking down how power moves in 2025. Philly just shifted $91 million—smart investment or misplaced priorities? Plus, the Bronny James debate: is Stephen A. Smith exposing nepotism or just holding Black athletes to a different standard? And for Black Thought of the Day, we unpack the manufactured panic around trans athletes. Let’s get into it.
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3 Mar 2025
Weaponized Aid, Hazing Death & Black Culture: Israel, Trump & Angie Stone | Rhetorically Speaking
The U.S. picks and chooses who gets help and who gets left behind—today, we’re breaking down how foreign aid is weaponized and why Trump’s decision to cut global health funding will hit Black and Brown communities the hardest.
We also dive into the tragic Omega Psi Phi hazing death, Trump’s English-only push, and the ongoing crisis of violence against Black trans women, as the community demands justice for Amiri Dior.
And for today’s Black Thought of the Day, we honor the legendary Angie Stone, her impact on R&B, and why Black women in music deserve their flowers while they’re here.
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