<![CDATA[Getting Deep with a PhD and a JD]]>Get Deep on Hot Topics with a PhD & JD: Headlines skim the surface. We go deep.

Getting Deep with a PhD & JD breaks down today’s most controversial conversations and hot topics at the intersection of law, science, culture, and power. Each episode explores timely issues—from entertainment, culture, and current events to law and human behavior and is hosted by two experts who aren’t afraid to challenge narratives—or each other. 

Come for the insight. Stay for the perspective shift.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:38:42 GMTSun, 15 Feb 2026 20:46:07 GMT60Nicki Lee<p><b>Get Deep on Hot Topics with a PhD &amp; JD:</b> Headlines skim the surface. We go deep.</p><p></p><p>Getting Deep with a PhD &amp; JD breaks down today’s most controversial conversations and hot topics at the intersection of law, science, culture, and power. Each episode explores timely issues—from entertainment, culture, and current events to law and human behavior and is hosted by two experts who aren’t afraid to challenge narratives—or each other. </p><p></p><p><i>Come for the insight. Stay for the perspective shift.</i></p>episodicNicki Leenleephd@yahoo.comno<![CDATA[Lupita Nyong'o--The Face That Launched 1,000 InternetTrolls: Racism and Beauty Standards]]>Join Nicki and Kimmie as they get deep about the upcoming film adaptation of The Odyssey by Christopher Nolan. Nolan cast the fabulous Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy, and the internet trolls thought they would have a feast. However, Nicki and Kimmie reveal what the trolls are trying to do--disguise their deeply held racist beliefs about Black women under the false flag of "historical accuracy."

Come for the insight. Stay for the perspective shift.

#lupita

#theodyssey

#christophernolan

#helenoftroy

#racism

#beautystandards

#blackwomen

]]>41ae8a8c-2f4f-434f-9bde-51fa0e1c1a87Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>Join Nicki and Kimmie as they get deep about the upcoming film adaptation of The Odyssey by Christopher Nolan. Nolan cast the fabulous Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy, and the internet trolls thought they would have a feast. However, Nicki and Kimmie reveal what the trolls are trying to do--disguise their deeply held racist beliefs about Black women under the false flag of "historical accuracy."</p><p></p><p>Come for the insight. Stay for the perspective shift.</p><p></p><p>#lupita</p><p>#theodyssey</p><p>#christophernolan</p><p>#helenoftroy</p><p>#racism</p><p>#beautystandards</p><p>#blackwomen</p>no00:30:022Lupita Nyong'o--The Face That Launched 1,000 InternetTrolls: Racism and Beauty Standardsfull<![CDATA[The White House "Down the Drain" Event: People Can't Keep Michelle Obama's Name "Out They Mouf!"]]>We are back. Join Nicki and Kimmie as they discuss the "Down the Drain" Event held at the White House. Why did this event occur and why was Michelle Obama one of the main participants? Our Forever FLOTUS was minding her business and someone felt the need to call her a man. It does not get any weirder than this.

What does this insult mean about how society perceives Black women? Why are we still using racialized and gendered insults as an attempt to minimize Black women?

Come for the insight. Stay for the perspective shift.

#michelleobama

#UFC

#nickiandkimmie

#gettingdeepwithaphdandajd

]]>08aed8bb-3ca8-429e-ba74-6fa610e0af00Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>We are back. Join Nicki and Kimmie as they discuss the "Down the Drain" Event held at the White House. Why did this event occur and why was Michelle Obama one of the main participants? Our Forever FLOTUS was minding her business and someone felt the need to call her a man. It does not get any weirder than this.</p><p></p><p>What does this insult mean about how society perceives Black women? Why are we still using racialized and gendered insults as an attempt to minimize Black women?</p><p></p><p>Come for the insight. Stay for the perspective shift.</p><p></p><p><b>#michelleobama</b></p><p><b>#UFC</b></p><p><b>#nickiandkimmie</b></p><p><b>#gettingdeepwithaphdandajd</b></p><p></p>no00:33:58The White House "Down the Drain" Event: People Can't Keep Michelle Obama's Name "Out They Mouf!"full<![CDATA[The "Doctor" Isn't In: How Fake Mental Health Credentials Harm Us All ]]>Mental health care is critically important. But---what happens when mental health providers claim to be licensed or claim to have degrees and really do not? Join Nicki and Kimmie as they discuss a current case of a "Dr." that really wasn't in.

You may have heard of Cheyenne Bryant, a social media personality who presented herself as having credentials to provide services. However, it appears that she does not have the credentials she claimed to have. Learn about the importance of verifying the credentials of service providers and why having the correct license(s) and credentials are important.

Come for the insight. Stay for the perspective shift.

#mentalhealth

#cheyennebryant

#nickiandkimmie

#gettingdeepwithaphdandajd

]]>4b76a09e-f2a9-4807-a645-7fab8eee51f0Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>Mental health care is critically important. But---what happens when mental health providers claim to be licensed or claim to have degrees and really do not? Join Nicki and Kimmie as they discuss a current case of a "Dr." that really wasn't in.</p><p></p><p>You may have heard of Cheyenne Bryant, a social media personality who presented herself as having credentials to provide services. However, it appears that she does not have the credentials she claimed to have. Learn about the importance of verifying the credentials of service providers and why having the correct license(s) and credentials are important.</p><p></p><p>Come for the insight. Stay for the perspective shift.</p><p></p><p><b>#mentalhealth</b></p><p><b>#cheyennebryant</b></p><p><b>#nickiandkimmie</b></p><p><b>#gettingdeepwithaphdandajd</b></p>no00:34:2022The "Doctor" Isn't In: How Fake Mental Health Credentials Harm Us All full<![CDATA[Connect the Dots: Beyond The Gates and The Voting Rights Act]]>Who's watching Beyond the Gates? The PhD JD duo is!!

Join Nicki and Kimmie as they discuss the new soap opera, Beyond the Gates, and then GET DEEP about the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Yes, this soap opera is fire! It also has a way of reminding us of important social justice issues, such as the right to vote.

Come for the insight. Stay for the perspective shift.

#beyondthegates

#BTG

#votingrightsact

#nickiandkimmie

#gettingdeepwithaphdandajd

]]>aca98c18-9e4f-4a41-89d0-544371c44f1cFri, 12 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Who's watching <i>Beyond the Gates? The PhD JD duo is!!</i></p><p></p><p><i>Join Nicki and Kimmie as they discuss the new soap opera, Beyond the Gates, and then GET DEEP about the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Yes, this soap opera is fire! It also has a way of reminding us of important social justice issues, such as the right to vote.</i></p><p></p><p><b>Come for the insight. Stay for the perspective shift.</b></p><p></p><p><b>#beyondthegates</b></p><p><b>#BTG</b></p><p><b>#votingrightsact</b></p><p><b>#nickiandkimmie</b></p><p><b>#gettingdeepwithaphdandajd</b></p>no00:31:06Connect the Dots: Beyond The Gates and The Voting Rights Actfull<![CDATA[RELAUNCH TRAILER: Getting Deep With a PhD and a JD]]>We are back and better than ever...

Get Deep on Hot Topics with a PhD & JD: Headlines skim the surface. We go deep.

Get Deep on Hot Topics with a PhD & JD breaks down today’s most controversial conversations at the intersection of law, science, culture, and power. Each episode explores timely issues—from entertainment, culture, and current events to law and human behavior and is hosted by two experts who aren’t afraid to challenge narratives—or each other. 

Come for the insight. Stay for the perspective shift.

]]>5bf20d4c-bb8e-430a-aa9f-8fb33b7a73b4Mon, 04 May 2026 14:56:50 GMT<p>We are back and better than ever...</p><p></p><p><i>Get Deep on Hot Topics with a PhD &amp; JD:</i> Headlines skim the surface. We go deep.</p><p></p><p>Get Deep on Hot Topics with a PhD &amp; JD breaks down today’s most controversial conversations at the intersection of law, science, culture, and power. Each episode explores timely issues—from entertainment, culture, and current events to law and human behavior and is hosted by two experts who aren’t afraid to challenge narratives—or each other. </p><p></p><p><b>Come for the insight. Stay for the perspective shift.</b></p>no00:02:03126RELAUNCH TRAILER: Getting Deep With a PhD and a JDtrailer<![CDATA[The American Horror Story]]>It's Halloween season! And we have a discussion that fits the occasion. Listen as we engage in a spirited (pun intended) conversation about what is considered to be the most haunted city in the U.S. Hopefully, you learn something new about this very dynamic city.

]]>3fa893d9-250a-4a00-aaee-c7c84ff9ff66Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:47:57 GMT<p>It's Halloween season! And we have a discussion that fits the occasion. Listen as we engage in a spirited (pun intended) conversation about what is considered to be the most haunted city in the U.S. Hopefully, you learn something new about this very dynamic city.</p>no00:28:58The American Horror Storyfull<![CDATA[Talking Black]]>Nicki & Kimmie explore language while discussing the African-American dictionary that Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. will edit and Oxford will publish in 2025. Join a spirited and fun discussion about language, meaning, our lives, and bringing marginalized groups to the center of validated language.

]]>d9d4b60a-cd6e-4256-ba0a-d47aa8039a94Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:45:25 GMT<p>Nicki &amp; Kimmie explore language while discussing the African-American dictionary that Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. will edit and Oxford will publish in 2025. Join a spirited and fun discussion about language, meaning, our lives, and bringing marginalized groups to the center of validated language.</p>no00:33:31Talking Blackfull<![CDATA[Black Ghost Towns]]>Premiere episode for GettingDeepWithAPhDandJD! Learn about the prevalence of black ghost towns and what you can do about it.

]]>dc649560-52eb-4a78-a904-e24dbe25f51eMon, 23 Mar 2026 00:41:06 GMT<p>Premiere episode for GettingDeepWithAPhDandJD! Learn about the prevalence of black ghost towns and what you can do about it.</p>no00:42:09Black Ghost Townsfull<![CDATA[This Ain't Texas: Country Music is a Historically Black Artform]]>Although there are many black artists currently creating and performing country music, leave it to Beyonce to make it a topic of discussion. Nicki and Kimmie dig deep into the roots of country music and its start from slaves from West Africa and their use of the banjo.

]]>daf9002c-bda7-445b-8af1-b65efeed4392Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:37:21 GMT<p>Although there are many black artists currently creating and performing country music, leave it to Beyonce to make it a topic of discussion. Nicki and Kimmie dig deep into the roots of country music and its start from slaves from West Africa and their use of the banjo.</p>no00:28:30This Ain't Texas: Country Music is a Historically Black Artformfull<![CDATA[Getting Deep About Puff Daddy & Human Trafficking]]>Nicki and Kimmie get deep about human trafficking and the myths associated with it. Puff Daddy's legal woes have brought this issue to the forefront and requires accurate analysis and discussion. Nicki and Kimmie also clarify what's going on in this celebrity's case. Listen as they dissect and analyze this very important topic giving the listener calls to action!

]]>40eb9836-876b-45d6-ac68-fe2d333651b6Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:39:21 GMT<p>Nicki and Kimmie get deep about human trafficking and the myths associated with it. Puff Daddy's legal woes have brought this issue to the forefront and requires accurate analysis and discussion. Nicki and Kimmie also clarify what's going on in this celebrity's case. Listen as they dissect and analyze this very important topic giving the listener calls to action!</p>no00:32:42Getting Deep About Puff Daddy & Human Traffickingfull<![CDATA[Getting Deep About Beyonce's Cowboy Carter]]>Listen as Nicki & Kimmie Get Deep for the first time with an album review! And what an album it is! Hear Nicki and Kimmie's opinions on the album overall, favorite songs, and perceived interpretations. It even spurred interest in future topics!

]]>e4670fd3-6ce2-4d5b-8262-ae5f2bdc4b17Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:35:35 GMT<p>Listen as Nicki &amp; Kimmie Get Deep for the first time with an album review! And what an album it is! Hear Nicki and Kimmie's opinions on the album overall, favorite songs, and perceived interpretations. It even spurred interest in future topics!</p>no00:29:52Getting Deep About Beyonce's Cowboy Carterfull<![CDATA[Coming Soon...]]>Get Deep on Hot Topics with a PhD & JD: Headlines skim the surface. We go deep.

Get Deep on Hot Topics with a PhD & JD breaks down today’s most controversial conversations at the intersection of law, science, culture, and power. Each episode explores timely issues—from entertainment, culture, and current events to law and human behavior and is hosted by two experts who aren’t afraid to challenge narratives—or each other. 

Come for the insight. Stay for the perspective shift.

]]>322919e9-d2ea-4653-ab91-851f4244f794Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:54:22 GMT<p>Get Deep on Hot Topics with a PhD &amp; JD: Headlines skim the surface. We go deep.</p><p>Get Deep on Hot Topics with a PhD &amp; JD breaks down today’s most controversial conversations at the intersection of law, science, culture, and power. Each episode explores timely issues—from entertainment, culture, and current events to law and human behavior and is hosted by two experts who aren’t afraid to challenge narratives—or each other. </p><p>Come for the insight. Stay for the perspective shift.</p>no00:01:511Coming Soon...trailer