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Oct 2026

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The [un]phased unedited podcast is an unabashed deep dive into the complicated nature of who’s in and who’s out -- in every industry. Hosted by Dr. Shaunna Payne Gold and Dr. Lisa Ingarfield, the [un]phased unedited podcast sheds the glossy, sexy, high production delivery to get down to the messy, uncomfortable, and fundamental conversations affecting human beings in all places and spaces. Join us as we think aloud together!. [un]phased is unedited and unfiltered allowing listeners to journey with the co-hosts as they discuss difficult topics

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October 13, 2026Episode 26351 min

Hustling Backwards

Every so often, we stumble upon a word that aligns seamlessly with current events. Today's vocabulary spotlight features doughty and slew as we recount the case of Christa Gail Pike following her recently botched ex*cution. Dr. Lisa and Dr. Shaunna will wrestle with broader questions regarding capital punishment in the U.S., including, what comes next in Pike's legal process, the emotional complexities experienced by co-victims, and religious/ethical debates regarding the de@th penalty. Next, we encourage everyone to bookmark the SCOTUS docket. More than 60 cases are on the docket that will shape national policy on climate change, immigration, voting rights, f*rearms regulations, religious liberty, and parental rights. The October 2026 term is yet another of the Court's most consequential terms in recent years. What do you think about the future of the d3ath penalty, and which Supreme Court case are you watching most closely this term? Share your thoughts and join the conversation. Mentioned in the podcast What’s next for Christa Pike after failed execution – WVLT8 (TN local news) Facts About the Death Penalty — Do All Victims’ Family Members Support the Death Penalty? - Death Penalty Information Center Court grants three cases as new term is set to begin – SCOTUS Blog Opening the book on the October Term 2026 – SCOTUS Blog Supreme Court gears up for new term with major cases on climate change, immigration and guns – CBS News Docket Search - Supreme Court of the United States

October 6, 2026Episode 26245 min

Zero

What happens when a society believes that one group's gain must come at another group's expense? In this episode of [un]phased unedited, Dr. Shaunna and Dr. Lisa explore the concept of the zero-sum game and the powerful ways it shapes American culture, policy, and public perception. From Heather McGhee's groundbreaking book, The Sum of Us to a recent advertising controversy involving Converse, they explore how challenged we are to manage "healthy heat" through important conversations. Listen, subscribe, and share your thoughts with us as we continue exploring the structures, stories, and assumptions that shape our world. Mentioned in the show Heather C. McGhee Who the heck approved the Converse ad? – The Boston Globe Converse pulls ad, apologizes after backlash over alleged KKK imagery, ABC News reports - Reuters Converse Removes Ad that Drew Comparisons to KKK Imagery - NYT Lynching in America: Confronting the Legacy of Racial Terror – Equity Justice Initiative

September 29, 2026Episode 26145 min

Colosseum

In this episode, Dr. Shaunna and Dr. Lisa explore Weltschmerz — the German concept of “world-pain,” a deep, melancholic weariness about the suffering and imperfection woven into human life. Dr. Shaunna leads a conversation about gathering and fighting, drawing inspiration from Priya Parker’s books. They explore Parker’s idea of “healthy heat” and if it's even possible in the sociopolitical climate of the United States. Then, Dr. Lisa takes the second half, guiding a reflection on memory and loss. As time stretches between us and pivotal moments — 9/11, the civil rights movement, the Obama presidency — they query the consequences of losing touch with the past. Mentioned in the show Priya Parker - Your Guide to the Art of Gathering

September 8, 2026Episode 25839 min

Resistance

In this episode, Dr. Shaunna and Dr. Lisa debrief Tad Stoermer’s latest work on democratic resilience and the nine strategies that separate performative resistance from sustained, principled action. They trace how movements lose momentum when power is squandered — from Biden’s missed opportunities to the enduring arc toward justice. Abusive authority will wait you out unless you build structures that can outlast it. Mentioned in the podcast Tad Stoermer | Substack Tad Stoermer's Resistance History

September 1, 2026Episode 25739 min

Bye, Bye Golf

We had so much to discuss this week that we just skipped the Word of the Week and got right to it! Apparently, there is language to describe individuals who have had to outthink systems that weren't built for their survival. (Oh wait, are we talking about the entire U.S.?) Anyway, Bruce Ellis's Hidden Talents Framework introduces survivor's intelligence and its five dimensions. Then, we look at Callaway Golf and Good Good's most recent advertising misstep, tracing the timeline from the deleted ad to the $1 million commitment to anti-violence organizations in response. Listen in and think about how we can collectively reduce the need for survivor's intelligence while also patronizing businesses that value women. Mentioned in the show Good Good Golf's Bad Bad Week: Timeline following implosion of controversial Callaway ad – The Athletic Good Good Golf and Callaway Apologize for ‘Scary’ Ad – Wall Street Journal Reddit thread on the controversy Good Good's Statement - X Callaway Golf Statement 1 - X Callaway Golf Statement 2 - X Callaway cuts ties with Good Good – The Athletic Women Owned Golf Retailers Golf4Her Fore All Birdie Girl Golf

August 25, 2026Episode 25647 min

The Gig is Up

In this episode of [un]phased unedited, Dr. Shaunna and Dr. Lisa tackle two of today's most pressing workforce conversations: the changing nature of employment and the growing instability within higher education. From corporate DEI decisions to the realities of adjunct faculty labor, this episode explores what happens when institutions prioritize flexibility, cost-cutting, and short-term solutions over sustainable investments in people. The conversation begins with a deep dive into the "gig economy", a labor model built around independent, short-term, and flexible work arrangements rather than traditional full-time employment. Next, contrary to popular narratives, the study discussed in the episode found no evidence that companies were financially penalized for continuing their DEI efforts. Then, the second half of the episode shifts to higher education and the increasing reliance on adjunct faculty and how universities now employ hundreds of thousands of adjunct instructors who often work without benefits, job security, or sustainable compensation. Mentioned in the show DEI policies brought no financial penalty for companies that kept them, study finds - CBS News Markets Do Not Punish Firms for Maintaining DEI - Hanna Folsz and Jacob M. Grumbach, August 2026 Seeking a Place in Academia, GU Adjuncts Struggle to Make Ends Meet – The Hoya, GU Adjunct Faculty in the Higher Education Workforce – CUPA-HR Adjuncting Until the End of Time – The Nation

August 18, 2026Episode 25549 min

Pendulum

From "peak w*ke" to a new era of class-conscious activism, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Shaunna trace how "w*ke" evolved -- from 1923 down through the most recent focus on economic populism and practical justice. Drawing on voices like AOC and Chi Ossé, we explore what happens when movements mature -- and what "w*ke" means for leadership and community work. Mentioned in the show Episode 139: Wake Up… Stay Woke! – The [un]phased unedited podcast How Woke Went From "Black" to "Bad" – NAACP Legal Defense Fund What does the word 'woke' really mean, and where does it come from? - NPR A history of “wokeness” - Vox Where did “woke” come from, learn its musical history - AZ Central A.O.C. Said ‘Woke 1.0 Was Crazy.’ But What Is It? – New York Times What AOC gets right – and wrong – about ‘Woke 1.0’ – The Guardian US Democrats reckon with ‘Woke 1’ as the party seeks to define an era — and distance itself from it – NBC News

August 11, 2026Episode 25450 min

Incongruence

In this episode, Dr. Shaunna and Dr. Lisa begin by exploring how language and lifestyle branding shape women's identities and power. They start with the concept of semantic derogation -- the way words associated with women or marginalized groups acquire negative meanings over time. They then pivot to the rise of "trad wife" influencers, whose curated domesticity makes entrepreneurial empires built on submission. Later, they talk about the Georgia school sh**ting case where the father of Colt Gray was sentenced to 15 years for involuntary manslaughter after supplying the g*n. His mother has not been prosecuted. Mentioned in the episode Tycoon or Tradwife? The Woman Behind Ballerina Farm Makes Her Own Path - NYT Commentary: Why isn’t the tradwife bestseller ‘Yesteryear’ about Mormonism? – Salt Lake Tribune Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke - GoodReads Susan Hyatt, Master Certified Life & Business Coach A school shooter’s mother helped him reach his ‘fans’ from prison. Here’s why she wasn’t charged. - CNN Father who gave gun to Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison - PBS District attorney: Behavior of Colt Gray's mom was 'disgusting,' but not criminal – 11 Alive

August 4, 2026Episode 25344 min

Hold Your Nose

In this episode, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Shaunna tackle intertwined themes shaping intimacy and connection today: stealthing and the cost-of-living crisis that's rewriting the rules of dating. The topics reveal how power, consent, and economics intersect in our most personal spaces. They also explore voting patterns in support or against candidates accused of domestic violence, revealing partisan divides in moral tolerance. Listeners will be reminded that intimacy and justice are never separate conversations -- whether we're talking about consent, class, or culture, power always sets the terms of engagement. Mentioned in the show The Cost of Living Crisis is Rewriting the Rules of Dating - TIME Democrats see a chance to flip a seat as focus on abuse claims mounts against Ohio Rep. Max Miller – PBS The International Criminal Court puts its house in order – The Economist International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan dismissed – The UN Poll: Trump’s MAGA voters would stick by a candidate through the most serious of scandals - Politico

July 28, 2026Episode 25249 min

Russian Dolls

In today’s episode, the Drs. unpack the layered concept of respectability politics—a survival strategy turned social constraint—and explore how it continues to shape institutional norms today. Using Tuskegee University’s updated dress code policy as a case study, they examine the intersection of professional preparation, cultural expression, and standards in historically Black spaces. Additionally, they discuss a grab bag of current events, including 45/47's mandate to mark Smithsonian exhibits with which he disagrees as "inaccuracies", his remarks about Kaitlin Collins at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the Department of War's testosterone proposal, and Todd Blanche's Senate hearing "slip up". Mentioned in the show Tuskegee University bans bonnets and du-rags for upcoming school year in updated dress code – al.com Tuskegee University’s new dress code bans bonnets, du-rags and bedroom shoes in class – TheGrio Trump ramps up attacks against Smithsonian in executive action ordering new signage outside exhibits – ABC News As Hegseth pursues a 'High-T' military, here's what to know about testosterone replacement – PBS News Blanche's slip-up on his Trump relationship: 'I'm his lawyer' – Politico Trump’s fresh mocking of CNN reporter renews calls to end correspondents’ dinner – The Washington Post

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