Peace Talks Radio

In this program, correspondent Julia Joubert, explores what it could look like if we harnessed these differences instead of letting them divide us and how we can tap into the knowledge and resources from people of all ages to create effective and lasting positive change. Guests Eunice Lin Nichols, Maria Banks and Kierstan Belle join Julia to explore their own experiences with people from different generations, how societal structures can be improved to foster connection, and how as individuals we can move beyond our anxieties of intergenerational conflict to build fruitful relationships with older and younger peoples.

In this program, correspondent Julia Joubert explores the contributors of negative body image and the rise of the slightly flawed body positivity movement in response to these standards. Guests Cate Navarrete, Kelvin Davis and Alishia McCullough join Julia to explore their own body image, how larger systems contribute to body dissatisfaction, the role that language plays and if the body positivity movement needs improving, how do we truly honor all bodies?

On this edition of Peace Talks Radio, we explore political division. Research shows that polarization isn’t just something we see in politics or with elected officials, but that it is affecting our relationships with family members, neighbors, and coworkers.

Julia Joubert talks with Adrian and Claudine de Villiers, a couple who have been navigating the introduction of addiction and Bipolar into their 17-year marriage. Also she visits with Dani van Zyl, a woman living with POTS and other chronic illnesses who is reckoning with the isolation that her illnesses bring. And we talk with Emonie Carter-Hale, a systemic and family psychotherapist, specializing in trauma, boundaries, family conflict and coping skills.

Correspondent Emily Cohen explores the dynamics of homelessness with three guests working to assist people living on the street, including Miranda Twitchell who is a leader in the unsheltered community in which she has lived on and off for the past several years in Salt Lake City. Also, we’ll speak with Eva Thibaudeau-Graczyk, a social worker and the executive director of the Temenos Community Development Corporation. Temenos is a nonprofit in Houston that provides long-term housing and support services for people facing chronic homelessness.

On this edition of Peace Talks Radio, talk about what it means to be an ally to members of marginalized communities, and the necessary discomfort that comes with growing our awareness about our participation in oppressive structures in society, and how we can all be both the oppressed, as well as the oppressor. Correspondent Sen Zhan speaks with three DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) practitioners: Agnieszka Bua, Amaka Ohia-Nowak, and Kevin Groen.

A special broadcast marking 20 years of the PEACE TALKS RADIO series and podcast on peacemaking and non-violent conflict resolution.

On this edition of Peace Talks Radio, correspondent Danielle Preiss explores anxiety around the news with three guests who talk about how it may not be the content of the news that’s bringing us down as much as it is the delivery. We’ll also hear their thoughts about what we can do about it.

This two-part series looks at why we get into the conflicts we do when we live together.

We go in-depth to understand thepsychology of abuse and break-up violence, the precedents set by media about relationships, and the programs that can help alleviate the problem.

Correspondent Avishay Artsy explores the Nobel Peace Prize’s shortcomings and the calls to reform it.

On this edition, PEACE TALKS RADIO continues its series on Healing a Country’s Wounds by talking about the strategy of Community Building.

On this edition of Peace Talks Radio, we speak with an author who dives into the efforts of “committed citizens” trying to change the world. Also, a visit with Marianna King, author of “The Crisis of School Violence: A New Perspective”.

On this edition of Peace Talks Radio, we’ll continue our series on Healing a Country’s Wounds by talking about the strategy of Public Dialogues.

This time on PEACE TALKS RADIO, a three-part program about nonviolence and solidarity across international borders. We explore the question: How would the world transform if peace was a universal right? Correspondent Sarah Holtz explores that question with an advocate, an academic, and an activist.

The long-running series on peacemaking and nonviolent conflict resolution, PEACE TALKS RADIO, presents highlights of its coverage of the environment and climate crisis issues over the years. The special includes evergreen conversations about how climate change threatens peace on the planet; comments and action from individuals reacting to catastrophic accidents that have threatened the environment; creative thinking about responding to “climate anxiety”; and how cooperative negotiation over water rights and supply issues can lead to peace.