Peace Matters: Recent Episodes

Maya Mathias

A show for public-spirited youth, that lights a way through our turbulent times. Host Maya Mathias uses each week's news to frame what matters, and pulls from her multifaceted experience to share what counts.

Tune in for: – Curated stories that impact us as fellow humans – Tools for inner peace, and insights that rebuild our communities – Answers to your questions about building more peace in our world

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In today's show, I talk about blazing new trails via:

  • honoring 4 global cultural icons for whom this date (Jun 25) is significant

  • some qualities that make trailblazers memorable

  • my new program on cultivating creative citizens to meet this moment in our world

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In today's show, I round up this week's thoughts on inclusion with:

  • my observations on the race-related controversies Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg had to contend with this week

  • a way to view and hold these controversies, as citizens or leaders

  • how to work with me, to heal divisions among your fellow citizens

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In today's show, I talk about inclusion via:

  • Taylor Swift's newest music video, and how it represents a new season of political activism for her

  • the underlying challenges in making inclusion a reality in America

  • a way forward into more inclusion, that I can bring to your companies and communities

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In today's show, I round up this week's thoughts on reliving history with:

  • a tribute to an honorable (and famous) father

  • the pain that some fathers inflict, and what a brave woman has done to flip the script

  • a sneak peek at my upcoming pieces of writing

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In today's show, I talk about reliving history via:

  • a viral video of comedian and 9/11 victims advocate Jon Stewart testifying to Congress to secure victim compensation funds

  • the other side of this funding story

  • the need for all of us to start verifying the news we consume

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In today's show, I round up this week's thoughts on the power to govern with:

  • inspiration from a Billy Joel song, and some fascinating people in their 90s

  • a tribute to a music icon who was celebrated this week

  • an invitation to join me on my livestream shows each weekday

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In today's show, I talk about the power to govern via:

  • reflecting on the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests

  • where the power govern does, or could, reside

  • a sneak peek of a leader who governs our hearts and souls

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In today's show, I round up this week's thoughts on service with:

  • 1 4-point prescription for public service success

  • how art is being used to serve a community in rich and innovative ways

  • a book that illuminates how all of us can tap into that sense of service, for more meaning in our lives

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In today's show, I talk about the idea of service via:

  • helping tornado victims long after the storm

  • how a community rescues a missing person, who then shares her profound lessons learnt with that community

  • where you can watch #PeaceMatters LIVE

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In today's show, I round up this week's thoughts on the battle over women's minds and bodies with:

  • the pressure faced by worldly women in America and the UK

  • how a celebrated American abolitionist might get into money circulation after all

  • an invitation to send me your questions about world peace or inner peace

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In today's show, I talk about the battle over women's bodies via:

  • a resurgence of the abortion debate in America

  • how supportive men can become a productive part of the conversation

  • how #PeaceMatters is evolving, and what's happening to my #FridaysForPeace livestream

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In today's show, I round up this week's thoughts on proxy wars with:

  • the fallout from engaging in proxy wars

  • how we can heal, or learn, from proxy wars old and new

  • news about how this Peace Matters work is shifting

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In today's show, I talk about fighting distant battles via:

  • the proxy wars that are happening right now, and our shared history of fighting them

  • how we keep battles at arm's length in our personal and professional lives

  • what to look forward to in this week's follow-up #FridaysForPeace livestream

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In today's show, I round up this week's thoughts on trade and the environment with:

  • thoughts on initial moves to a circular economy

  • where we stand on the sharing, or peer-to-peer economy

  • news about my Instagram profile

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In today's show, I talk about trade and the environment via:

  • a new report on the state of our biodiversity, released by the United Nations

  • a new life celebrated with trans-Atlantic joy

  • what to look forward to in this week's follow-up #FridaysForPeace livestream

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In today's show, I round up this week's thoughts on where and whether unity prevails with:

  • some campaign messages from 2020 US presidential hopefuls

  • stories in and outside the US, of where groups are presenting united fronts against darkness and hate

  • an invitation to step into your deeper mission for a more united community or country

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In today's show, I talk about whether unity can prevail via:

  • (literal) bridge-building talks between America's president and Congressional leaders, and movements within countries and political parties

  • a return to America's core sense of unity

  • what to look forward to in this week's follow-up #FridaysForPeace livestream

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In today's show, I round up this week's thoughts on fighting foreign and domestic enemies with:

  • some reasons why we're either overwhelmed by, or suspicious of, the threats we're dealing with in our communities and countries

  • some wise words from a wise teacher of the heart

  • an invitation to answer the "Why am I here" question for yourself

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In today's show, I talk about protecting our national sovereignty via:

  • remembering what the Mueller report was about in the first place

  • how some countries' citizens are responding to their inept leaders

  • what to look forward to in this week's follow-up #FridaysForPeace livestream

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In today's show, I round up this week's thoughts on symbols of peace and refuge with:

  • my thoughts on all the violent and confusing news stories on this Holy week for Christians and Jews

  • a new way to look at the religious and government institutions we've grown to distrust

  • an invitation to find refuge within yourself, and the unique life journey you've taken thus far

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In today's show, I talk about the symbols we value and protect via:

  • the unexpected Notre Dame cathedral fire, and what it aroused in people

  • some metaphysical musings on why the fire erupted this week

  • what to look forward to in this week's follow-up #FridaysForPeace livestream

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In today's show, I round up this week's thoughts on border security with:

  • my take on other borders, or lack thereof, in our modern world that we need to pay attention to

  • thoughts on why some lawmakers and citizens couldn't agree on the basic facts of a key issue

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In today's show, I talk about the crisis at America's Southern border via:

  • the perspectives of the parties concerned

  • some practical considerations that haven't been fully discussed in the public square

  • a broader look at the centuries-long conversation between America and its migrants

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In today's show, I round up this week's thoughts on perceptions of inappropriate behavior with:

  • my take on how former VP Joe Biden addressed the allegations made against him

  • a reflection on how to play to a room without raising a hue and cry outside of it

  • an invitation to sign up for my new-and-improved, just-for-you email series

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In today's show, I talk about balancing affection and respect via:

  • allegations of inappropriate behavior by a former Vice President of the United States

  • expanding on the tensions that result when two different social worlds collide

  • inviting you to add your story to my current conversation on good work and workplaces

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In today's show, I round up this week's thoughts on the new faces of power with:

  • my take on why there are so many emerging faces of power that we may not be accustomed to

  • a perspective on the journey to deep and lasting power

  • an invitation to join our upcoming conversation about reclaiming the good nature of work

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In today's show, I talk about the changing face of power by:

  • sharing some of the eye-opening events I'm attending this week

  • walking you through the way I navigate identity-based minefields

  • giving you a sneak peek into my next campaign with, and for, you

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In today's show, I round up this week's thoughts on great places to work with:

  • reflections on the release of the Mueller report, and the ongoing Brexit process

  • a recap of how to create great places to work, and the respective roles we play in that creation

  • an invitation to experience, and move into, the great work of your life. Learn more at http://inventivelinks.com/voice18

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In today's show, I talk about the growing importance of happiness at work by:

  • reflecting on why we seek happiness at work like never before

  • sharing highlights from a conference I'm attending this week

  • revealing lesser-known reasons why some people exude passion and drive for their work

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In today's show, I round up this week's thoughts and stories with:

  • more on the grounding of Boeing 737 Max 8 planes worldwide

  • reflections on Beto O'Rourke's 2020 campaign announcement

  • the mass shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand

  • how school children going on strike fills my reservoir of hope

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In today's show, I explore our rash vs prudent natures via:

  • almost 20 countries deciding to ground the aircraft model that has crashed twice in less than 5 months

  • the stillness of speaking to an older person

  • what to decide when facts are in short supply, and human safety is at stake

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In today's show, I round up this week's thoughts on navigating murkiness via:

  • Michael Cohen's hearing, Ilhan Omar's messaging, R. Kelly's & Jussie Smollett's indictments, and the latest Michael Jackson documentary

  • town hall sessions with three 2020 Democratic presidential candidates

  • an opportunity to uncover clear evidence in your life and career, in order to move into your future choices with more meaning and soulful purpose

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In today's show, I explore the murky context of:

  • investigative probes going into high gear in the US Congress, against the sitting President

  • the new documentary leveling sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson

  • where to land when we're faced with a case of "he said, they said."

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In today's show, I round up this week's exploration of values via:

  • how two American Senators transcended their political differences, and made peace with a former adversary in Asia

  • a moving panel discussion with survivors of a school shooting

  • feeling a personal call to help heal what many Americans are experiencing individually, and collectively, after decades of disillusionment with their government

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In today's show, I explore the theme of East vs West via:

  • initial thoughts on the Hanoi Summit between the US and North Korea, where denuclearization talks are happening this week

  • reflections on how US-Vietnam relations have healed since the Vietnam War

  • the values we hold dear in the East vs West

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In today's show, I explore the theme of decency and share:

  • whether potential presidential candidate Howard Schultz can win in 2020

  • a declaration that emerged from last week's Munich Security Conference, for free nations to reset their pursuit of peace in the 21st Century

  • my reflections on the magic and inspiration of the 2019 Academy Awards

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In today's show, and in honor of America's Presidents' Day, I'm exploring the theme of presidential leadership, by way of:

  • the candidates throwing their hat in the ring for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination

  • the wisdom (or not) of running as an independent candidate

  • what past presidents have to teach us about tackling the issues of our time

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What is this elusive thing we call peace? And why does it seem to be in short supply right now? Listen as Maya Mathias, peaceful leadership advocate and mentor, shares why she's developed this show to build more peace within us, and for the world.