Nonviolence Radio

FM Radio Program out of our Mother Station KWMR, Point Reyes Station; syndicated; transcribed; and podcast across the usual suspects of podcast channels.

Hosted by Stephanie Van Hook and Michael Nagler

SYNDICATED AT WAGING NONVIOLENCE

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Nonviolence Radio is a 60-minute program featuring news about nonviolence culture and movements around the world. The show typically includes inspiring discussions with nonviolence practitioners and movement-builders and The Nonviolence Report with Michael Nagler, an analysis of nonviolence in the news from the week.

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Stephanie Van Hook 3/9/26 Stephanie Van Hook 3/9/26

Breaking the Spiral of Violence: Pietro Ameglio on Civil Resistance in Mexico

Guest: Pietro Ameglio + Nonviolence Report for early March 2026.

Stephanie Van Hook 2/24/26 Stephanie Van Hook 2/24/26

Reclaiming Our Human Sanity: Anthropologist Doug Fry on War, Peace, and the Stories We Tell

Anthropologist Doug Fry on our capacity for peace.

Stephanie Van Hook 2/9/26 Stephanie Van Hook 2/9/26

What Neuroscience and Nonviolence Teach Us About Being Human

Dr. Marco Iacoboni joins us to talk about neuroscience and nonviolence.

Stephanie Van Hook 1/26/26 Stephanie Van Hook 1/26/26

From the West Bank to the Twin Cities: Active Hope in a Time of Occupation

A conversation with Chris Johnstone on Active Hope and Mel Duncan on Protective Presence in times of Occupation.

Stephanie Van Hook 1/10/26 Stephanie Van Hook 1/10/26

Choosing Partnership: Riane Eisler on Nonviolence and the Future of Humanity

Riane Eisler in conversation about nonviolence and partnership.

Stephanie Van Hook 12/28/25 Stephanie Van Hook 12/28/25

Two Nonviolent Moments for Year's End

Returning to some reflections from Michael Nagler at year’s end.

Stephanie Van Hook 12/15/25 Stephanie Van Hook 12/15/25

Rest as Resistance: Taoism and the Inner Practice of Nonviolence in Winter

Taoist monk and healer John Blue joins Nonviolence Radio to explore rest, wintering, and the inner dimensions of nonviolence. The conversation invites listeners to consider stillness as a source of clarity, strength, and renewal.

Stephanie Van Hook 11/17/25 Stephanie Van Hook 11/17/25

Eyes on Sudan: A Conversation with Sudanese Organizer and Activist, Mubarak Elamin

Understanding the war in Sudan and what we can do as an international community, with Mubarak Elamin.

Stephanie Van Hook 11/3/25 Stephanie Van Hook 11/3/25

Yellow Gates and Olive Trees: Unarmed Civilian Protection in the West Bank

Sheila McCarthy of Meta Peace Team shares her experience providing unarmed civilian protection in the West Bank, where everyday life—and resistance—unfolds under occupation.

Stephanie Van Hook 10/20/25 Stephanie Van Hook 10/20/25

How We Rise: Solutions Journalist Sarah Van Gelder on Galvanizing Power through Joyful, Local Action.

Sarah Van Gelder joins us to talk about how joy can galvanize power, and the importance of local politics.

Stephanie Van Hook 10/7/25 Stephanie Van Hook 10/7/25

A World Beyond War: Kathy Kelly responds to U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

In this episode, peace activist Kathy Kelly discusses a recent speech glorifying war by Pete Hegseth, offers a nonviolent response to militarism, and shares updates on the Global Sumud Flotilla and other efforts for peace.

Stephanie Van Hook 9/22/25 Stephanie Van Hook 9/22/25

Compassionate Health Care

A conversation with Dr. Deb Roman about the human side of health care and the work of nonviolence in health systems.

Stephanie Van Hook 9/9/25 Stephanie Van Hook 9/9/25

“Closed borders don’t make us safe.” A conversation with journalist John Washington.

Journalist and author John Washington joins Nonviolence Radio to examine immigration, border enforcement, and the human costs of closed borders. From the militarization of the U.S.-Mexico border to the deeper forces driving migration, Washington challenges common assumptions and explores how solidarity, awareness, and principled action can foster more humane and just policies.

Stephanie Van Hook 8/25/25 Stephanie Van Hook 8/25/25

Curiosity as an Act of Courage: A Conversation with Mónica Guzmán

In a polarized world, curiosity can be an act of courage. Journalist and bridgebuilder Monica Guzmán joins Nonviolence Radio to explore how asking questions, listening deeply, and staying open to others can rehumanize relationships and keep bridges standing — even when crossing them feels impossible.

Stephanie Van Hook 8/12/25 Stephanie Van Hook 8/12/25

“God wants you to be free.” Pastor Neely’s mission to support survivors of domestic violence.

A survivor of domestic abuse, Pastor Michael Neely now supports others wrestling with whether to stay in abusive relationships because of their religious beliefs, while also working to transform how churches respond to survivors.

Stephanie Van Hook 7/28/25 Stephanie Van Hook 7/28/25

Regenerative Economics as a Pathway Forward for Humanity

Erin Axelrod of LIFT Economy joins Nonviolence Radio to explore how regenerative economics offers a practical, values-based path forward for humanity. From daily choices to systems change, she shares how nonviolence and economics are deeply connected.

Stephanie Van Hook 7/15/25 Stephanie Van Hook 7/15/25

What it means to stay open-hearted in a wounded world

Guided by the wisdom of Joanna Macy, Anne reflects on what it means to stay open-hearted in a wounded world, to turn toward our pain for the world, and to find renewal through connection and courage.

Stephanie Van Hook 6/30/25 Stephanie Van Hook 6/30/25

Fierce Vulnerability

An interview with Kazu Haga about his recent thinking around nonviolence as “fierce vulnerability,” followed by a conversation with Hunter Dunn from 50501 to debrief about “No Kings.”

Stephanie Van Hook 6/16/25 Stephanie Van Hook 6/16/25

From the Flotilla to the Frontlines: Peacebuilding, Protest, and Dilemma Actions

In this episode of Nonviolence Radio, we explore how nonviolence is showing up around the world—in the news, in movement strategy, and in community-based peacebuilding. We take a closer look at the recent Gaza flotilla and its use of dilemma action as a powerful tool of protest, and we speak with Nina Koevoets, a peacebuilding trainer about the practical and transformative work of building peace from the ground up. From global headlines to grassroots organizing, we reflect on how nonviolence continues to challenge power and open the door to justice.

The Metta Center Team 6/6/25 The Metta Center Team 6/6/25

The Work of Trust

This episode of Nonviolence Radio welcomes Priyanka Sharma – all the way from India! Priyanka is a lecturer, facilitator and coach and she joins Michael and Stephanie in a wide-reaching conversation about the nature and strengths of matriarchal societies, systems theory, her own path to nonviolence, Internal Family Systems and more. Priyanka speaks candidly about the profound challenge of practicing and living nonviolently; though nonviolence is natural to human beings, it is not always a way of being with others and in the world that is supported by our institutions. Given this, she emphasizes the power of trust in oneself. With deep and enduring trust, Priyanka suggests that we can fortify our strength as we work to embody and manifest nonviolent principles as effective means of responding to and overcoming violence in our world today.