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Peace Talks Radio
By Paul InglesSociety & Culture
Peace Talks Radio episodes
- Resolving Conflict, "Town Meeting" Style
Long before the United States became a nation and implemented American
democracy as we know it today, there were town meetings. Nearly 400 years
later, the town meeting tradition has endured in New England, though with
each passing decade, towns are seeing a steady decline in participation.
On this episode of Peace Talks Radio, correspondent Sarah Holtz brings us
a conversation about conflict resolution through the lens of town meeting.
We'll hear from four individuals who actively participate in their own
town meetings.59 min - Facing Our Fears - What's Real & What's Imagined?
It's easy to be fearful in the world today. But how much of our fear is
based on things that are not actual threats? Today, 3 takes. One says fear
is unequally distributed in the U.S.- onto people of color. Another guest
says, in general there's less to be afraid of than we're led to believe.
And our other guest says, we're misdirecting our fear when it comes to the
major threats to our national security. Guests are Janet Napolitano, Barry
Glassner, and Reggie Jackson. Host, Megan Kamerick.59 min - Addressing Economic Class Conflict
While some organizations and individuals believe there is multidimensional
inequality in the U.S., this PEACE TALKS RADIO program is only about
economic class conflict - not social, political, or cultural inequality.
We talk with two good thinkers on the topic: Dr. Tina Wright, a
sociologist, who teaches at LA Southwest College and Nick Hanauer, a
self-described "proud and unapologetic capitalist" who's become a leading
critic of income inequality and modern economic policy. He's also the host
of the weekly podcast "Pitchfork Economics".59 min - Learning Lessons from History to Make Peace Today
At the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial in Poland, a quote on the wall of one
of the cell blocks reads, "Those who do not remember the past are
condemned to repeat it." These words are attributed to George Santayana,
and they help explain why the former death camp is still open for public
viewing 74 years after it was shut down. Historical amnesia was a real
danger after the Holocaust, and with so many other tragedies that have
followed, it's still a threat today.59 min - Reconciling A Sexual Assault & De-Escalating Street Conflict
We offer two stories this time. In Part One, a story of restorative
justice and reconciliation between a woman, who was a victim of a
non-consensual sexual assault during a casual date in college, and the man
who assaulted her. We'll hear about an all-too-rare resolution where the
perpetrator becomes inspired to make things more right by admitting his
guilt first to his victim, then publicly and teaming up with the victim to
share their story together to promote consent, and help reduce sexual
abuse in dating.This full story can be heard on the podcast Reckonings. We present a bit
of a short cut version of it today on our show by interviewing the
Reckonings producer and host Stephanie Lepp.In part two of the hour-long program, we explore an emerging practice
within conflict resolution. When interpersonal conflicts arise, our
capacity for care and compassion can sometimes be eclipsed by other
emotions. De-escalation is a technique that helps people return to that
place of balance.Sarah Holtz talks with Lindsey Krinks who leads trainings in de-escalation
on behalf of the non-profit she co-founded, which is called Open Table
Nashville. Though she predominantly works with homeless communities,
Lindsey emphasizes the degree to which de-escalation can be beneficial to
anyone facing conflict.59 min - Catholic Peacemaking Icons
Despite the Catholic Church being mired in its sexual abuse scandal which
has tarnished the faith's reputation globally, Catholic history also holds
many courageous stories of people working for peace, social justice and
economic equity. We’re going to spend some time on those stories on this
program. Today Megan Kamerick talks with three guests. The episode leads
off with Megan’s conversation with Kate Hennessy, the granddaughter of
Dorothy Day, who co-founded the Catholic Worker movement. Then Kerry
Walters discusses his book: "Saint Óscar Romero: Pastor, Prophet, Martyr.
Romero was assassinated in 1980 while saying mass and was canonized in
2018. He died the day after he spoke out against the violence in El
Salvador. Megan also speaks with Sister Simone Campbell, a contemporary
advocate of social justice and one of the leaders of the “Nuns On The Bus”
movement, wherein a group of nuns travels on a bus from town to town
throughout the U.S. to advocate for under-served populations.59 min - Peacemaking in LGBTQ Communities
This time on PEACE TALKS RADIO, a three-part program about peacemaking in
LGBTQ communities. Coming out can lead to a sense of personal peace that
many people spend their whole lives seeking. But coming out can sometimes
bring about conflict with family, friends, and the larger society in which
we live. On this month’s episode of Peace Talks Radio, correspondent Sarah
Holtz speaks with three individuals who came out about their sexual
orientation and gender identity and found their own personal peace. They
are now doing the difficult work of promoting peace and justice within and
outside of their communities.Whether we’re conscious of it or not, definitions of gender and sexuality
surround us in daily life, from the symbols posted on restroom doors, to
the families we see in advertisements. The three guests on today’s show
represent an effort within the LGBTQ community to challenge accepted norms
of gender identity and sexual orientation in order to envision a more
inclusive world. Our guests include Sierra Debrow, outreach coordinator
for the Transilient Organization. and Anne-Marie Zanzal and Sally Michelle
Jackson who both share their own coming out stories.59 min - Johnny Cash and Richard Nixon / plus Ndaba Mandela
This time on Peace Talks Radio, a conversation with Sara Dosa, who
co-directed the Netflix film "Tricky Dick and The Man in Black." In the
late 1960's and early 1970's, the divisions in the United States over the
Vietnam War and the civil rights movement brought the youth of America in
conflict with longstanding social and political norms. The Richard Nixon
administration sought to ingratiate itself to both the youth culture and
the Deep South by trying to recruit the favor of music star Johnny Cash.
Cash, nicknamed “The Man In Black”, was invited to perform at the Nixon
White House. Nixon wanted him to play stereotypical country favorites
that he didn’t even write. But Cash's social consciousness was being lit
by anti-establishment rock music performers like Bob Dylan and Neil Young.
The struggle in Cash's heart and the resultant song choices at the
concert are at the core of the documentary. It is Part One of the
hour-long episode.In Part Two of the hour-long version, conversations about how the legacy
of Nelson Mandela might inspire today’s African leaders? Reporter Judy
Goldberg leads a panel that explores history, identity and power
structures embedded in the strategies to move Africans towards
sustainability and independence. Guests are Ndaba Mandela, mentor,
political consultant and grandson of Nelson Mandela; Andrew Nalani,
educational designer/evaluator who promotes positive youth development,
and Teddy Warria, entrepreneur, author, and collaborator with Ndaba
Mandela to transform leadership in Africa. This segment was made possible
in part by the Bartos Institute. Recorded at the United World
College-USA’s Migration and Belonging
Conference, 2019.59 min - A Peace Choir and a Peace Elder
This time on Peace Talks Radio, a two-part program. In Part One, we'll
meet the founders of the New Mexico Peace Choir, which was formed in 2015
to promote peace and joy and also raise awareness of important issues like
the environment. It has grown into a movement and last year represented
the United States last at the World Peace Choir conference in Vienna.
Members were also part of a world premiere work, The Great War symphony,
in November 2018 at Carnegie Hall in New York commemorating the hundredth
anniversary of the end of World War I. You'll hear how their performances
bring people together and foster greater understanding.In Part Two, we’ll hear from military veteran and long-time peace activist
Sally-Alice Thompson who, at 95, is hardly slowing down in her daily drive
for social justice and peace. A Navy veteran who served in World War 2,
Sally-Alice also taught school for 20 years and, along with her husband
Donald founded a chapter of Veterans for Peace in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
She’s also a veteran of scores of marches and protests over many decades
now.59 min - Immigration Compassion and A Call for Responsible Leaders
This time on Peace Talks Radio, a two-part program. Part one is a focus
on outreach efforts that intend to bring some peace and safety to
immigrants whose futures have become tangled up in the United States’
evolving immigration stance. First we’ll hear the story of Jose Torres
who, in the fall of 2017, became the first person in New Orleans to take
sanctuary in a church to avoid deportation. Jose is a community leader
with the Congress of Day Laborers, a group of immigrant workers and
families who helped to rebuild the city after Hurricane Katrina. Producer
Sarah Holtz spoke with Jose at his place of sanctuary, First Grace
Methodist Church.Then Suzanne Kryder speaks with Justin Remer-Thamert, director of the New
Mexico Faith Coalition For Immigrant Justice, who recently received the
Parliament of the World's Religions Justice Award. Justin also offers
some ideas about bringing opposing sides of the immigration debate closer
together.Finally, Suzanne visits with Bawa Jain, the Secretary-General of The
Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders that
opened at the United Nations in August 2000 with the intent to find ways
that the worldwide religious and spiritual communities can work together
as interfaith allies with the United Nations on specific peace, poverty
and environmental initiatives.59 min
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