Bridges to Peace Radio Program

Listing of Peace Journalism Programs

Citizen journalism is a growing area where people can become involved and informed.  If you do not find information you are seeking then become your own journalist.  Always source references for independence and authenticity. Don’t take all information on face value, learn to discern between propaganda and genuine information that provides insights and information to empower citizens around the world.  This was my first experience in community journalism, I found freedom from suppression that is usual in mainstream media, therefore I was able to explore any topic in this very fascinating area of inquiry.  There are many people concerned and active in creating positive change.

  • Quakers: Bev Polzin, Australian Quakers
  • Nonviolence and War: Martin Luther King
  • Democrats: Interview with Senator Allison
  • Worse than Watergate: John Dean the former Counsel of Richard Nixon speaks about his book ‘Worse than Watergate’. Lecture at La TrobeUniversity
  • Falun Gong: Kati Vereshaka, spokesperson Falun Gong
  • Non Proliferation Treaty: Gareth Evans, International Crisis Group
  • Depression: Dr. Dorothy Rowe an expert on depression.
  • Peace Works Unlimited: Therese van Wegen from Peace Works Unlimited creates a different kind of conversation about Socratic Dialogue.
  • WMDs in Iraq and Corruption: Scott Ritter, Senior Weapons Inspector, Iraq – public lecture Pt1.
  • WMDs in Iraq and Corruption: Scott Ritter, Senior Weapons Inspector, Iraq – public lecture Pt2.
  • Freedom of Speech and Anti-Terrorism Laws: Exploring freedom of speech and anti-terrorism laws in respect of US peace activist Scott Parkin.
  • Women in Black II: Israeli women’s group conducting silent vigils to opposed to Israeli occupation of Palestine. Dr. Hannah Safran, University of Haifa
  • Women in Black I: Israeli women’s group conducting silent vigils to opposed to Israeli occupation of Palestine. Dr. Hannah Safran, University of Haifa
  • Psychologists for Peace: Dr Susie Burke
  • Promoting community harmony: Ken Jacob
  • Australian Multicultural Foundation: Mr Bulent (Hass) Dellal OAM, speaking about promoting a strong commitment to Australia as one people drawn from many cultures
  • Bill of Rights: Barry Jones, Barry Jones was speaking at Melbourne University at the Liberty Victoria symposium entitled GET UP STAND UP! Stand up for a Charter of Rights held on Saturday 13th August 2005, University of Melbourne Law School University.
  • Veterans for Peace: James Hill, he is a former non-combat veteran of the US Army and a member of Veterans for Peace
  • Refugees: Julian Burnside QC
  • Social Movements: Stop the War Coalition
  • Bill of Rights: Professor Zifcak, La TrobeUniversity
  • UN Reform: Gareth Evans
  • Melbourne Social Forum: Maria Rodrigues
  • Buddhism: Buddhist Council of Australia
  • Gandhi: Background of his life
  • Amnesty International: Katie Wood
  • Freedom of Speech and Anti-Terrorism Laws: Exploring freedom of speech and anti-terrorism laws in respect of US peace activist Scott Parkin. Interview with Jason MacLeod, Australian peace activist.
  • International Relations: Live recording of Professor Richard Falk, US International Relations Scholar in Melbourne.
  • Shamanism and Peace: Serna was born in Altai, Siberia, Russia an area well-known for its shamanic traditions and culture. She discusses her work as a sharman and the Russian settlement called the Settlement of Happy Ones.
  • Fulbright Symposium on Peace and Human Rights: Recording of Speech Professor Kevin Clements is Director of the Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Queensland. His talk is entitled ‘The Relationship Between Peace and Human Rights’.
  • Reconciling Sudan: Faten Mohamed, RMIT, Nelson Manyiel – Victoria University and member of Sudanese Youth for Reconciliation. The group aims to reconcile the people of Sudan who have just ended a 50 year civil war.
  • Fulbright Symposium on Peace and Human Rights: Recording of Professor Hurst Hannum, Professor of International Law and Director of the Centre for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University.
  • Nuclear and Peace: Anniversary of Hiroshima. Recording of Dr. Tilman Ruff, Medical Association for the Prevention of War.
  • Inner Peace and Politics: Kate Vereshaka, spokesperson Falun Gong.
  • Comedy and Religion: Rev. Howard Langmead ‘Seriousness is a Sin’ interview.
  • Fulbright Symposium on Peace and Human Rights: Recording of Professor Dinah Shelton, Faculty of Law, George Washington University. Recording of Professor George Williams, Director Gilbert & Tobin Centre of Public Law.
  • Tariq Ali and Peace: Peter Rogers (journalist) in conversation with Tariq Ali about Iraq, the Middle East and the Media. Interviews with audience members.
  • Law and Peace: Sir Ninian Stephens, former Govenor General, The Maimonides Society, discussing a lecture on ‘The Dynamics of Judgement’.
  • Chomsky and Peace: Recording of Noam Chomsky re: consent, media and activism.
  • United Nations and Peace: Sarah Lendon, Program Coordinator, UNICEF, Canberra.
  • Nonviolence and Peace: National Nonviolence Gathering, Caloundra. Recordings and interviews with participants at the National Nonviolence Gathering. Organised by the Quakers.
  • Global Peace Force and Peace: Recording of Professor Stuart Rees, University of Sydney, Global Action to Prevent War.
  • International Relations and Peace: Recording of Professor Camilleri, La Trobe University, Global Action to Prevent War Forum.
  • International Law and Peace: Recording of Professor Spencer Zifcak, La Trobe University, Global Action to Prevent War Forum.
  • Social Activism and Peace: Interview with Maria Rodrigues, World Social Forum in Brazil.
  • Metaphysics and Peace: Steve MacDonald, Executive Director, Spirituality, Leadership and Management Network.
  • NGO’s and Peace: Kelly Watson from Sewalanka Foundation, Sri Lanka. An interview with Rory Gallagher, East Timor volunteer.
  • Unionism and Peace: Interview with Zicho Tameila, South African Communist Party and member of the ANC.
  • Environment and Peace: Recording of David Suzuki, book launch ‘Tree’, interviews with audience.
  • Anti-Terrorism and Peace: Interview with Donna Dohnt, Community Lawyer, Whittlesea Community Legal Service.
  • Environment and Peace: Interview with Julia Vanderoord, Environment & Community Planning Officer, City of Whittlesea.
  • Peace Education: Interview with Linda Hogan, Dublin University, Ecumenical Summer School.
  • Anti-Bullying and Peace: Maree Stanley from the Alannah & Madeline Foundation.
  • Media and Peace: Recording of John Pilger Lecture, Melbourne Town Hall.
  • Iraq and Peace Part 2: Ghali Hassan, researcher in Science Education, Curtin University.
  • Iraq and Peace Part 1: Interview with Ghali Hassan, research in Science Education, Curtin University, Western Australia.
  • Conflict Resolution and Peace: Interview with Melissa Conley Tyler, International Conflict Resolution Centre, Melbourne University.
  • Spirituality and Peace: Interview with Jon Marc Hammer, Shanti Christo Foundation
  • Poverty and Peace: Basil Varghese, Brotherhood of St Laurence.
  • NGO’s and Peace: Malcolm Wilton, Manager of World Vision.
  • Social Forum and Peace : Interviews with FOE, Nuclear Free Australia, International Conflict Resolution Centre, La Trobe, Author on Free Trade.
  • Peace and Journalism: Interview with Phillip Adams.
  • Hostages and Peace: Diana Thomas speaking of her kidnapping in Afghanistan.
  • NGO’s and Peace: Sue Mitchell, Executive Director, International Women’s Development Agency.
  • US & World Peace: Discussion on the US election, implications.
  • Emotional Literacy and Peace: Dr. Sue Roffey, Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology, University of Western Sydney.
  • Nonviolent Action and Peace: Ciaron O’Reilly, Ploughshares Movement.
  • Uncertainty and Peace: Clem Molloy, author ‘Understanding Uncertainty’.
  • Political Integrity: John Hough, author of ‘Integrity’. A fictitious story based on politics in Canberra. Recordings of La Trobe Election Reflection e.g. Judith Brett
  • BSL Social Policy and Peace: Basil Varghese, Brotherhood of St. Laurence.
  • Corporate values and spirituality: June Hope on values in Corporate settings.
  • Education, Clowning and Peace: Susan Carew giving a speech to the Diamond Valley Learning Centre on the theme of ‘peace’;
  • Welfare and Peace: Basil Varghese, Education Coordinator, Brotherhood of St. Laurence.
  • Men and Peace: Robin Cawley from Men Alive, men’s group.
  • Humour and Peace: Clowns talking about creating unity and peace.
  • Politics and Peace: Review of Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 911.
  • Inner Peace: Sohalya from the Bahai community.
  • International Law and Peace: Tariq Ali on the war in Iraq and US Occupation.
  • Trade and Peace: Mike Cebon – Global Trade Watch (NGO), FTA.
  • Energy and Peace: Malcolm Green, author of Cosmic Accounting, renewable energy.
  • Politics and Peace: John Dean, Watergate Lawyer on political corruption.
  • Love and Peace: Wayne Clayton – Stand for Love (caravan towed across Australia).
  • Politics, Environment and Peace: Bob Brown, Australian Greens, book launch.
  • Environmental Products and Peace: Annette Moran – Grand Boulevard Hair Help Salon on environmental products.
  • National Security and Peace: Lecture and interview with Andrew Wilkie, former Intelligence officer, Office of National Assessment.
  • Swamaji on World Peace: Interview with Swamaji.
  • Peace and National Security: Andrew Wilkie on the Decline of Democracy, Former Intelligence Officer, Office of National Assessment.
  • Politics and Peace: Robert Manne, La Trobe University on politicians and democracy.
  • Inner Peace: Sister Vedanti, Director of the Brahma Kumaris, based in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Social Justice and Peace: Mark Zirnsak, Social Justice and Development Officer, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.
  • Yoga and World Peace: Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda or Swamaji – Yoga for Daily Life.
  • Environment and Peace: Cam Walker, Friends of the Earth.
  • Nonviolence and Peace: David Hartsough, Nonviolent Peaceforce, USA.
  • Politics and Peace: David Glanz, Socialist Alliance on The World Social Forum.
  • Peace Pilgrimage: Updates on the walk with Marcus Atkinson.
  • Yoga and Peace: Interview with Swamaji, World Peace Guru.
  • Peace and Conflict Resolution: Stella Cornelius, Director, Conflict Resolution Network.
  • Peace and Community Groups: Jacque Boulet, Borderlands Community Cooperative.
  • Trade and Peace: Dee Margetts, Australian Greens; US Free Trade Agreement.
  • Peace and Bullying: Evelyn Field, Author ‘Bully Busting’.
  • Peace and Catalysts for Change: Danielle Bowler, Pioneers for Change.
  • Humour and Politics: Overview of humour and comments about Michael Moore.
  • Community Service and Peace: Judy and Glen Friend, Friends Free Soup Kitchen.
  • Poverty and Social Justice: Basil Varghese, Brotherhood of St Laurence.
  • Inner Peace: Anthony Finna, Spiritual CWG group.
  • Peace Poets and Peace: Michael and Gaye Reynolds, Peace poets.
  • Peace Pilgrimage: Marcus Atkinson walking to Japan to raise awareness about nuclear issues.
  • Democracy and Peace: Mike Salvaris, public opinion, direct democracy, academic.
  • Peace and the Middle East: Maher Mughrabi (Palestinian) and Jason Lasky (Jewish).
  • Spiritual Peace Activism: Jane Chesneau, former expert on children’s violence, clairvoyant.
  • Children, T.V. Violence and Peace: Dr. Suzie Burke, Conflict Resolution Centre, University of Melbourne.
  • Nuclear Issues and Peace: Gigi Guya, Medical Association for Prevention of War.
  • Nonviolent Training and Peace. Discussion on Pt’ Chang’s nonviolent activism.
  • Nonviolence and Peace: Dr. Tom Weber, Peace Studies Lecturer, Latrobe University.
  • Love and Healing: Sheynah Pritchard. Healing practitioner.
  • Love and Peace: Richard Fletcher – World Peace 2000.
  • Peace Centre and CERES: Launch of the CERES Peace Centre.
  • Refugees and Peace: Gabrielle Fakhri, Thornbury Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.
  • Environment and Peace: Andrew Hamilton from CERES Environmental Park.
  • Education and Peace: Ursula Wilks, Principal, Olympic Village Primary School.
  • Women and Peace: Reta Kaur from Women for Peace. Nonviolent action.
  • Nuclear Free Future and Peace: Marcus Atkinson from a nonprofit organization called International Peace Pilgrimage.
  • UNESCO and Peace: Richard Fletcher – Chairman, World Peace 2000 Messenger UNESCO Manifesto.
  • Religion and Peace: Sister Patty Fawkner, The Director of Uniya, The Jesuit Social Justice Centre.
  • Peace & Reconciliation: University of Melbourne Conference entitled ‘International Perspectives on Peace and Reconciliation’, interviews with selected speakers.
  • Peacemakers: Jackie Bornstein, Melbourne University discussing her PHD paper on Nobel Peace Prize Winners.
  • Depleted Uranium: Former US Army Major, Douglas Rokke, Director of the Depleted Uranium Project in the Pentagon and expert on depleted uranium (with presenter Marie Ryan).