Princess and the Pea
Dr. Shaunna and Dr. Lisa dive into two timely conversations starting with a critique of celebrity opulence against the backdrop of widespread hardship. Then they tackle the evolution and utility of the term “African American” in our current social landscape.
Episode 202 of the [Un]phased Unedited Podcast podcast, hosted by Lisa Ingarfield, titled "Princess and the Pea" was published on July 29, 2025 and runs 44 minutes.
July 29, 2025 ·44m · [Un]phased Unedited Podcast
Summary
In this episode, Dr. Shaunna and Dr. Lisa dive into two timely conversations starting with a critique of celebrity opulence against the backdrop of widespread hardship. Then they tackle the evolution and utility of the term “African American” in our current social landscape. Expect sharp observations, spirited debate, and actionable insights. Word of the Week [0:36]: Feather-bedded: Deriving from Persian terminology, the Drs discuss the privileged and comfortable. Phase 1 [3:40]: Oblivious Opulence: Ugh, are we sick of Gayle King yet? Some have been turned off for years, however, there is something to be said of the most recent slew of posts -- they only seem to demonstrate abundance in a context of shrinking resources for many. Phase 2 [24:02]: African American Identifiers: On a take from an NYT op-ed and a subsequent piece in The Atlantic, the Drs. discuss the utility of the phrasing "African American". They question whether Black will suffice, and if neither is appropriate, what are the alternatives?
Episode Description
In this episode, Dr. Shaunna and Dr. Lisa dive into two timely conversations starting with a critique of celebrity opulence against the backdrop of widespread hardship. Then they tackle the evolution and utility of the term “African American” in our current social landscape. Expect sharp observations, spirited debate, and actionable insights.
Word of the Week [0:36]: Feather-bedded: Deriving from Persian terminology, the Drs discuss the privileged and comfortable.
Phase 1 [3:40]: Oblivious Opulence: Ugh, are we sick of Gayle King yet? Some have been turned off for years, however, there is something to be said of the most recent slew of posts -- they only seem to demonstrate abundance in a context of shrinking resources for many.
Phase 2 [24:02]: African American Identifiers: On a take from an NYT op-ed and a subsequent piece in The Atlantic, the Drs. discuss the utility of the phrasing "African American". They question whether Black will suffice, and if neither is appropriate, what are the alternatives?
Mentioned in the show
It’s Time to Let Go of ‘African American’ – NYT Opinion
Zohran Mamdani Reveals the Absurdity of Affirmative Action – The Atlantic
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