Nonviolence Radio

Professionally trained as a green architect, Pete Gang “aspires to be a good ancestor,” and believes that the root of our climate woes is how we think about life itself. He talks to us about how his passion for climate justice is informed by a deep commitment to nonviolence and our interrelation to the world around us, and how “being a good ancestor” can be expressed in our daily actions and pract...

While on a visit to New Delhi, India, Michael Nagler, founder of the Metta Center and Co-host of Nonviolence Radio, met up with Gandhian activist Rajiv Vora and Niyati Bhat to discuss the principles and trials of nonviolence in Kashmir.  In the full interview, you will hear Rajiv describe some of the hard-won lessons nonviolence he has learned experientially while working in a high-intensity confl...

Hardy Merriman, President of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict, joins Nonviolence Radio to share a special report from the ICNC on “Preventing Mass Atrocities” and nonviolent conflict. Followed by the Nonviolence Report, news and analysis from Metta’s own Michael Nagler.

Jamila Raqib, Executive Director of the Albert Einstein Institution, joins Nonviolence Radio to discuss the relationship between democracy and nonviolent action. On part two of the show, Michael Nagler addresses the lastest gun massacres in the United States, and offers insights for taking action.

Oren Jay Sofer, author of Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication joins Nonviolence Radio to offer tips and insights into the potentially transformative power of communication for healing divides and de-escalating tensions, vitriolic tweets, and aggressive texts! Followed by the Nonviolence Report with Michael Nagler. 

Ever felt out of place in a so-called nonviolent action? You’re not alone. This week we’re joined by Morgan Curtis and Chris Moore-Backman, who are working on a nationwide “yet-to-be-named network” for nonviolent direct action at the intersection of racial healing and climate justice with an integral approach to nonviolence (where the inner and the outer both matter). You can be in touch with them...

We've all heard about "doing what's right," but there's not much talk about how we discern what "right" actually is. Could it be different for different people? On this episode, we're joined in circle by author/activist Rivera Sun and healer/bridge-builder Shoshi Morginn to explore this very important question! 

Following breaking news of recent nonviolent victories in Sudan, we speak with nonviolent conflict analyst Stephen Zunes, and Sudanese activists Mubarak ElAmin and Bakri Ali.

In this episode, we start with the Nonviolence Report (News and Analysis). We’re joined by artists and conflict resolution specialists, Zann and Craig Jacobrown. They’ve brought along their workbook, “The Ancient Art of Conflict Resolution,” which draws inspiration from activities/practices/belief systems of the indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest’s conflict resolution teachings. The post...

“We have to repair harm between individuals as well as repair harm in community.” We’re joined by Michael Gilbert, Executive Director of the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice as we explore the dynamics and meaning of community justice. Followed by your fresh take of Nonviolence in the News with Michael Nagler. The post Community Justice AND Restorative Justice appeared firs...