On Point - 24 - Gina Manis-Anderson: Profits With Purpose

Gina Manis-Anderson, founder of Savii Group, proponent of the “Purposepreneur,” the idea that maximizing efficiency with a purpose for the profits in mind. What is a “Purposepreneur”? Why investing in human capital is actually good for business. Freeing up wasted capital for uses that make companies better and more purpose-oriented. The intersection of purpose and profits. How welcome are these ideas by business leaders? How to help businesses get over their fear. Follow Gina on twitter: @SaviiGroup

On Point - 23 - Social Sculpting with Rasu Jilani

Rasu Jilani is an Independent curator, social sculptor and entrepreneur whose work investigates the intersection between art, culture and civic engagement as a means of raising critical consciousness. Rasu’s move from education tech to art and activism. The New Museum, a space for contemporary art. Trying to build a new and diverse creative economy. Uber, a case study: as immediately benefiting black men, and as presenting safety issues for women. The importance of cognitive diversity. Diversity as quantitative and inclusion as qualitative. Rasu’s “social sculpting” project, applied to social issues like gentrification. “Inquiry-based methodology.”
More at www.RasuJilani.com, @Rasupreme on instagram, and www.newinc.org

On Point - 22 - Marvell Mixes Gang Starr with Luke Cage

Michael and Phil discuss the trailer and cultural significance of Marvel’s upcoming “Luke Cage” on Netflix. “'Luke Cage's' Use of Gang Starr Proves Marvel Isn't Afraid of the Show's Blackness,” Complex

On Point - 21 - TJ Mizell: A$AP Ferg's DJ and Son of Jam Master Jay

TJ’s perspective on early hip-hop and maintaining connectivity with the artform. Dealing with outside ignorance and the joy of keeping the music alive, in the family and culturally. TJ’s Warped Tour influence.Why “Walk This Way” was groundbreaking. Music as transracial. Energy, emotion, and creativity. How TJ linked up with ASAP Ferg. Virginia as a musical hotbed. The geography of creativity. TJ’s perspective on DJ culture and turntablism in the age of social media. Scratch DJ Academy.

On Point - 20 - Clover Hope: The BeyHive, Political Celebrity, and Print Mags vs New Media

Phil's Jezebel habit. Clover’s writing on Beyonce and her experience writing about music and pop culture. Freedom as a freelance writer, and the importance of a receptive audience. Politics in music. The emergence of political Beyoncé. The exit of stratified media like print magazines. Dealing with anonymous assholes online.

On Point - 19 - Rana Faroohar: The Rise of Finance and the Fall of American Business

Rana Faroohar, a business columnist at Time magazine and CNN’s global economic analyst, joins us to discuss her book, “Makers and Takers: The Rise of Finance and the Fall of American Business.”

Relabelling finance as the real “takers.” Getting away from narrow technocratic discussion and dealing with the reality of our structural financial issues. These issues and the tv show, “Billions.” The hedge fund manager as “hero.” “Finance,” as distinct from American business. How overfinancialization exacerbates income inequality. How financial jargon has spread throughout business and culture.

On Point - 18 - Marjuan Canady: A Revolution in Children's Literature

“Callaloo” in Caribbean culture and the creation of Callaloo the media brand, which promotes cultural literacy for kids through books, animation, live performance, digital content, games and arts education tools.. Marjuan’s problem with “diversity” as a buzzword. The importance of folktale in culture and tradition. The “activist lens” of artistry.

On Point - 17 - Jesse Williams' Great BET Awards Social Justice Speech

Crew member Rob joins Michael and Phil in discussing Jesse Williams BET Awards speech after winning the humanitarian award. (http://www.democracynow.org/2016/6/28/jesse_williams_powerful_bet_awards_speech)

Rob Fields is an award-winning marketer who is passionate about helping brands thrive at the intersection of marketing, business and contemporary culture. Currently the marketing director for CMO Initiatives at the Association of National Advertisers, Rob is a contributor to Forbes and PSFK.

On Point - 16 - Tahir Jetter: “How To Tell You’re A Douchebag”

Joining us is Tahir Jetter, Writer/Director/Producer of the upcoming film “How To Tell You're A Douchebag.” Topics: Tahir’s challenges in New York in contrast to his Entourage-esque lifestyle in LA. His first feature film, “How To Tell You’re A Douchebag” (2016) and how the name for the film was arrived at. The booms and busts of representations of people of color in entertainment and why Tahir is optimistic. Default whiteness; why do lead roles require for people of color seem to require directors or producers to be the same? Polyamory and veganism. Dating patterns dependent upon work life. Why Tahir feels like Drake. How online dating has taken the stakes out of dating.

On Point - 15 - Lisha Brooks: The Los Angeles Web Series Life

Joining us in studio is familial crew member Lisha Brooks, actor/filmaker and sister to Michael. We discuss her webseries Beards (www.beardswebseries.com), Los Angeles for digital filmmakers, the difference in feedback between theater and digital video, the dual skills of writing and acting, and whether Michael knows who Kirstie Alley is.

On Point - 14 - Malik Yoba and Sergio Morales: Curators of Progress

Actor, community activist, and co-founder of iconic32, Malik Yoba joined us in studio, along with co-founder and CEO Sergio Morales via phone, to talk about driving social good through popular culture. The importance of listening, Malik’s passion for working with fathers separated from their children, committing to authenticity, Phil having the same hairdresser as Trump, and love vs. fear.

On Point - 13 - Matt FX: Tastemaking for 'Broad City' and in the Kitchen

DJ/Producer and Music Supervisor of Broad City Matt FX joins us in studio for an expansive conversation, ranging from going to LaGuardia High School with Azaelia Banks to the vibrant world of child prodigy chefs. This signifies a trend in being On Point and cooking...

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On Point - 12 - Piers Fawkes: What’s Driving the Rise Of the Nomad Class?

Today, Piers Fawkes joins us to discuss “What’s Driving The Rise of The Nomad Class?” and what led him to create trend-watching site PSFK. Piers is the founder and editor-in-chief of PSFK, a daily news site that provides a go-to source for new ideas and inspiration. He also is president of PSFK Labs.