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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 31 MIN

Is Fear the New Policy?

from Peter & Phil's Courageous Conversations · host Dr. Peter Weinstein and Dr. Phillip Nelson

Peter & Phil explore a question many people are feeling but rarely say out loud: when did fear become a tool of governance? They reflect on recent violence, government accountability, and the growing presence of force, while examining what happens when citizens feel managed instead of protected.The conversation dives into civil rights, civic responsibility, and whether resistance (including open dialogue and even a tax revolt) is a valid response to government overreach. They don’t aim to agree on everything, but to create space for honest discussion. Join us for another courageous conversation!

Peter & Phil explore a question many people are feeling but rarely say out loud: when did fear become a tool of governance? They reflect on recent violence, government accountability, and the growing presence of force, while examining what happens when citizens feel managed instead of protected.The conversation dives into civil rights, civic responsibility, and whether resistance (including open dialogue and even a tax revolt) is a valid response to government overreach. They don’t aim to agree on everything, but to create space for honest discussion. Join us for another courageous conversation!

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