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The Deep Dive

Philip McKenzie
Climate Change
Social Justice
Artificial Intelligence
Design
Innovation
Misogyny
Leadership
Online Violence
Power Dynamics
Modernity
Creativity
Naturekind
Cultural Anthropology
Identity
Labor Movements
Communication
Capitalism
Gender Equality
Jon Mills
Neoliberalism

The Deep Dive is a culture and insights podcast with Philip McKenzie, an anthropologist who uses his expertise in culture to advise organizations on how best to thrive in an increasingly challenging and uncertain environment. Every week, Philip goes below the surface with the people who matter the most.

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Latest Episodes

Philip welcomes Anthea Lawson, author How Not to Save the World: Doing Good Without Annoying Everyone. In their conversation they tackle the state of progressive politics and whether it is possible to change someone’s mind across cultural and politic... more

Philip welcomes AI expert Clara Hawking to the show. In their conversation, they discuss the current cultural, regulatory and ethical journey of artificial intelligence and what is inevitable and what isn’t.

The Drop – The segment of the show where ... more

Philip welcomes Kira Ganga Kieffer, author of Unvaccinated Under God: Religion and Vacccine Hesitancy in Modern America to the show. In their conversation, they trace the origins of what is popularly known as the “anti-vaxx” movement and how the reli... more

Philip welcomes scholar/author and Emmy Awarrd winner Gloria Browne-Marshall to The Deep Dive to discuss her latest book A Protest History of the United States. In their conversation, they trace the social and political structure of the United States... more

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Recent Guests

Clara Hawking
AI governance expert, co-founder and executive director of Compass Education
Compass Education
Episode: Episode 261: Ethics and Culture of AI w/ Clara Hawking
Kira Ganga Kieffer
Scholar of Americans' religions, history, culture, and politics; author of Unvaccinated Under God
Fairfield University
Episode: Episode 260: Unvaccinated Under God w/ Kira Ganga Kieffer
Gloria J. Browne-Marshall
American Civil Rights Attorney, legal correspondent, and author
A Protest History of the United States
Episode: Episode 259: Protest History of the United States w/ Gloria Browne-Marshall
Emma Holten
Author of Deficit, How Feminist Economics Can Change the World
Author, Speaker
Episode: Episode 258: Deficit Thinking & Feminist Economics w/ Emma Holten
Clive Grinyer
Internationally renowned designer; former head of service design at RCA; author
Designer and author
Episode: Episode 257: Redesigning Thinking & Service Design w/ Clive Grinyer
Carrie Gibson
Author of The Great Resistance and other works
Author
Episode: Episode 256: The Great Resistance w/ Carrie Gibson
Peter Spear
Independent ethnographer and brand consultant
Brand listening/That Business of Meaning
Episode: Episode 255: The Business of Meaning w/ Peter Spear
Heather Ann Thompson
Historian, University of Michigan; author of Fear and Fury
University of Michigan
Episode: Episode 254: Bernie Goetz, Reagan and the Rebirth of White Rage w/ Heather Ann Thompson
Betty Sue Flowers
Professor Emerita at UT Austin; international foresight consultant; author
University of Texas at Austin; author of Scenarios, Crafting and Using Stories of the Future to Change the Present
Episode: Episode 253: Crafting Stories of The Future w/ Betty Sue Flowers

Host

Philip McKenzie
Host of The Deep Dive; Cultural anthropologist and host with a focus on culture-driven insights for organizations

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Such brilliant minds…

    … such poor sound. Always better than the other way round, but it’s still a pain. Please fix at recording, not in post.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    erric
    Switzerland5 months ago
  • Thoughtful and thought provoking

    Talking to Philip was great and all of his episodes are well structured, researched, and considered, touching on nuanced and challenging topics. Great listening company!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aimee__L95
    United States3 years ago
  • 10/10!

    Amazing show, brilliant host! I highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Claribelleee
    Philippines3 years ago
  • Great conversations

    I love listening to this podcast. Philip leads great conversations with his guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mamaazure72
    United States4 years ago
  • Engaging and Informative

    Every episode has great takeaways. Philip’s tone is perfection - every episode is entertaining and educational.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    daliakins
    United States4 years ago

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Episode 258: Deficit Thinking & Feminist Economics w/ Emma Holten
Q: What inspired you to tackle Deficit and frame economics around care and feminism?
Holten explains that personal experiences with illness and witnessing the essential care provided by nurses revealed to her how traditional economics undervalues care and that a redefinition was needed to reflect its true societal importance.
Episode 250: Getting Lost with Lost Maps w/ James Cheshire
Q: How do you see the balance between digital and physical maps in preserving understanding of geography and culture?
Digital maps have huge practical benefits, but the tactile, physical map provides a sensory, social, and collaborative experience that digital formats struggle to replicate. The goal is to integrate the strengths of both: use digital tools for accessibility and broad reach while preserving tangible maps for engagement, reflection, and serendipitous discovery.
Episode 250: Getting Lost with Lost Maps w/ James Cheshire
Q: Why did you start with the Madrid map anecdote and the swastika stamp, and what does it reveal about the power of maps as artifacts?
That anecdote shows how a seemingly simple consumer object can carry complex political and historical narratives. It reveals how maps reflect power structures, propaganda, and the shifting authority over historical memory, illustrating why context and provenance matter when interpreting cartographic artifacts.
Episode 240: The Studio & Design Education w/ James Corazzo, Colin M. Gray & Derek Jones
Q: How do you tease out reflection from students?
Reflection is emphasized by assessing process over final outcomes, guiding students on how to reflect and recognize their learning throughout their projects.
Episode 240: The Studio & Design Education w/ James Corazzo, Colin M. Gray & Derek Jones
Q: What was the genesis of this undertaking?
The project began due to the lack of comprehensive resources on studio education, especially during the transition to online formats initiated by the pandemic.

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What is The Deep Dive about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A culture-focused deep-dive podcast that regularly pairs a cultural anthropologist host with leading thinkers across history, design, economics, and social theory. Episodes probe how culture shapes business, policy, and everyday life, often foregrounding topics like protest, care economics, design thinking, and decolonization. The conversations tend to combine historical context with practical implications for organizations and individuals navigating complex social systems. Notable strengths include a thoughtful, interdisciplinary approach, rigorous preparation, and guests who are recognized experts in their fields. Listeners looking for nuanced discussions that connect ideas to real-world impact will likely find the show compelling and uni... more

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1. Clara Hawking
2. Kira Ganga Kieffer
3. Gloria J. Browne-Marshall
4. Emma Holten
5. Clive Grinyer
6. Carrie Gibson
7. Peter Spear
8. Heather Ann Thompson

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