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Peter & Phil’s Courageous Conversations

A phone call, prompted by George Floyd’s death, brings two veterinarians from two different races together to discuss their perspectives on pivotal issues affecting America today. Join Peter and Phil’s Courageous Conversations Podcast – then start a courageous conversation of your own!:

Episodes

The Iran "Excursion": War and the Abuse of Power
The Iran "Excursion": War and the Abuse...
This episode, Peter & Phil critically examine recent political and military actions. They focus on the legalit...
00:25:40
April 16, 2026
Passion & Loyalty
Passion & Loyalty
The conversation between Dr. Peter Weinstein and Dr. Phil Nelson discusses the concept of loyalty, using sports as...
00:33:02
April 03, 2026
The Rising Cost of Pet Care
The Rising Cost of Pet Care
Why does veterinary care cost so much? Peter & Phil get behind the numbers and discuss how it impacts access t...
00:46:31
March 20, 2026
A Country at a Crossroads: Lessons from Minneapolis
A Country at a Crossroads: Lessons from...
In this episode, Peter & Phil unpack the recent events in Minneapolis and what they reveal about the bigger pi...
00:35:10
February 27, 2026
Is Fear the New Policy?
Is Fear the New Policy?
Peter & Phil explore a question many people are feeling but rarely say out loud: when did fear become a tool o...
00:31:42
February 12, 2026
The Public Health Crisis You’re Not Hearing Enough About
The Public Health Crisis You’re Not H...
In this episode of Courageous Conversations, Doctors Peter Weinstein and Dr. Phillip Nelson unpack how public heal...
00:27:08
January 30, 2026
Don't Get Distracted
Don't Get Distracted
In this episode, Peter & Phil discuss the current political climate, reflecting on personal fatigue. They expl...
00:29:44
January 15, 2026
Exploring Faith: On Your Own Terms
Exploring Faith: On Your Own Terms
Peter & Phil explore the relationship between religion and personal belief, discussing how values shape faith ...
00:36:21
December 18, 2025

Meet The Hosts

Phillip Nelson

Professor / Founding Dean, School of Veterinary Medicine at Chamberlain University

Peter Weinstein

President, PAW Consulting, Inc.

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