38 episodes

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

Peace Matters Maya Mathias

    • Society & Culture

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

    Episode 37: What Makes Trailblazers Memorable?

    Episode 37: What Makes Trailblazers Memorable?

    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



     For the full story, sign up for my Peace Matters newsletter at http://www.inventivelinks.com/ 

    • 16 min
    Episode 36: Melting Distrust to Champion Inclusion

    Episode 36: Melting Distrust to Champion Inclusion

     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



    For the full story, sign up for my Peace Matters newsletter at http://www.inventivelinks.com/

    • 13 min
    Episode 35: Why Is Inclusion So Hard?

    Episode 35: Why Is Inclusion So Hard?

    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



     For the full story, sign up for my Peace Matters newsletter at http://www.inventivelinks.com/ 

    • 10 min
    Episode 34: Fathers' Day Special - Our Shared History of Masculinity

    Episode 34: Fathers' Day Special - Our Shared History of Masculinity

    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



    For the full story, sign up for my Peace Matters newsletter at http://www.inventivelinks.com/

    • 12 min
    Episode 33: Funding For 9/11 Victims - Are Legislators Indifferent, or Misunderstood?

    Episode 33: Funding For 9/11 Victims - Are Legislators Indifferent, or Misunderstood?

    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



     For the full story, sign up for my Peace Matters newsletter at http://www.inventivelinks.com/ 

    • 10 min
    Episode 32: We Didn't Start The Fire, But We'll Try to Fight It

    Episode 32: We Didn't Start The Fire, But We'll Try to Fight It

    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



    For the full story, sign up for my Peace Matters newsletter at http://www.inventivelinks.com/

    • 16 min

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