ANDREW KIMBRELL - The Great Transformation: Roadmaps to an Ecological Society Praxis Peace Institute 2023-08-26 | This is a comprehensive presentation of the 7 Paradigm shifts needed to bring about an Ecological Civilization and the 7 Steps toward manifesting Social Transformation. Ultimately, Kimbrell explores what it means to be Human and why we need to Reinvent what it means to be Human.You can support Praxis Peace Institute programs by donating here: www.praxispeace.org/donate* Please Subscribe to our channel for notice of the latest programs and to help us spread this information!
MARC FRANK - Cuba Today (Under Massive Sanctions) Praxis Peace Institute 2026-09-19 | MARC FRANK is a retired American journalist who has lived in and reported from Havana, Cuba for more than 35 years. He wrote for Reuters, the Financial Times, and other publications. His experience and knowledge of Cuba is second to none. This is a deep look at what is happening in Cuba today but also some of its history is brought to light as well.
Praxis Ex-Pats in France & Portugal Praxis Peace Institute 2026-09-01 | This program is a conversation with Praxis ex-pats Dotty and Jack, who moved to Portugal two years ago and Mike, who moved to France in 2025. The discussion includes the process for moving abroad, the costs of living in these countries, transportation, medical care, adjusting, and more!
Ira Shapiro - Betrayal: America did Not Vote for This Praxis Peace Institute 2026-08-13 | This critique of the past 18 months under the Trump administration chronicles the abuses of power, the dismantling of government agencies, and the deep corruption that has no parallel in American history. Discussed also is the importance of the midterm elections in November as a way to begin to counter this destructive path. An enlightening discussion with much to consider.
BARRY SPECTOR - The Myths of American Innocence Praxis Peace Institute 2026-08-06 | This interview is based on Barry's 7-part Substack series, "No Kings and the Myth of American Innocence." We discuss the acceptable narratives that fit with our cultural myths, the spokespeople who opine within the Overton window, and emotional triggers that motivate us unconsciously. Companion pieces: Barry Spector's Substack and his book, "Madness at the Gates of the City: The Myth of American Innocence."
JEREMY LENT - ECO-CIVILIZATION: Making a World that Works for All Praxis Peace Institute 2026-07-23 | This is an in-depth probe into the pathways toward an Eco-Civilization and the stumbling blocks that need to be overcome to reach it. Described by The Guardian's George Monbiot as "one of the greatest thinkers of our age," Lent has synthesized years of research into a cohesive tapestry of knowledge and wisdom.
The Making of the Mondragon Cooperatives Praxis Peace Institute 2026-07-18 | Isabel Uribe, a former worker at Saiolan, a Mondragon business and innovation center, talks about the lead-up to the first Mondragon Cooperative in 1956 and the roles of the visionary and builder of the largest complex of worker-owned businesses in the world, Father Arizmendiarrieta and Jose Maria Ormaetxea.
JOHN CROWLEY - Building Social Capital Praxis Peace Institute 2026-06-15 | The program begins at 14:40. We will edit out the premiere shortly. As co-owner of the Aqus Café in Petaluma, CA, John Crowley has launched a multitude of activities that take place at this unique café. Every evening, there is some group – or groups – meeting there. John has been a true leader in the art and success of bringing people together across diverse interests and ethnicities. This program explores how to Build Social Capital on our communities.
Peace Journalism - A Discussion of Systemic Peace Praxis Peace Institute 2026-05-15 | Antonio C.S. Rosa, Founder/Editor of Transcend Media Service; Marilyn Langlois, Co-Founder of the Richmond Progressive Alliance; and Georgia Kelly, Founder/Director of Praxis Peace Institute discuss the role of peace journalism and a new process of negotiation work in relation to ongoing wars. What is an enlightened Peace Process?
JIM GARRISON, Citizen Diplomacy, Education, and the Demise of Empire Praxis Peace Institute 2026-04-10 | As all empires rise and fall, we are witnessing the demise of the American Empire. The challenge for us is to understand the transformative patterns and pathways that can converge into a paradigm shift. Assessing politics, the environment, war & peace, -- indeed, the polycrisis we find ourselves in today -- point to the dire need for a shift on consciousness. That is what this program is about.
RICHARD SAKWA - The Russo-Ukraine War: Follies of Empire Praxis Peace Institute 2026-03-20 | This is an in-depth interview with Richard Sakwa, professor emeritus of Russian and Eastern European history and politics at the University of Kent, Canterbury, England. Background for the Russia-Ukraine war, provocations, ideologies, biases, and facts that are usually left out of any media analysis are part of this important interview.
Mary McDevitt, MD - On Healthcare and What is Happening in America Praxis Peace Institute 2026-03-11 | Dr. McDevitt offers a detailed overlook at what is already happening with healthcare in America and what is online to happen in the next several years. With insurance payments skyrocketing, Medicare for all is the best plan forward. There are some technical problems with sharing the screen, but the information is not hindered by them.
DILAFRUZ KHONIKBOYEVA - Extraordinary Ways of Helping People & Planet! Praxis Peace Institute 2026-03-05 | Dilafruz Khonikboyeva is the Inaugural Executive Director of Patagonia’s Home Planet Fund. Patagonia’s business model is a triple-botton-line approach that prioritizes planet and people. Dilafruz talks about Home Planet’s purpose-driven philanthropy that focuses on funding the underfunded geographies and underfunded people of the world. An important climate discussion
AARON PERRY - Practical Solutions to the Polycrisis Praxis Peace Institute 2026-01-27 | Aaron Perry’s book, “Out Biggest Deal,” (the topic of this interview) showcases some of the outstanding solutions to many aspects of the polycrisis that humanity is facing today. Somewhere on the planet there are incredible policies and models that are paving the way to transformed societies. They promote the Common Good, are cooperative in nature, and honor the indigenous wisdom that has lived in harmony with nature for millennia. Aaron has collected many of them in his book, proving that humanity is capable of transformative change
Caroline Casey - Rising Aroused in Apocalyptic Times Praxis Peace Institute 2026-01-12 | Caroline Casey offers an Evening of Dark humor, Grief, Community, alchemical magic and jaunty Trickster pluck. A Brilliant weaving of contexts and interpretation of cultural memes. Using astrology and mythological maps as guides, Caroline interprets the great meta-languages of antiquity, uniting everything of consequence
Natasha Hakimi Zapata - Another World is Possible! Praxis Peace Institute 2025-12-29 | We explore the inspiring project and policies that have elevated many societies around the world. The subjects include: the extraordinary renewable energy transition in Uruguay, affordable public housing in Singapore, the best educational system in the world in Finland, universal healthcare in the UK, the no-senior-left-behind in New Zealand's pension system, and much more.
NORMAN SOLOMON - A Progressive Analysis of Domestic & Foreign Policies Praxis Peace Institute 2025-12-15 | A robust discussion of U.S. domestic policies targeting citizens, the Israeli/Gaza war, the Russia/Ukraine war and related issues affecting our lives. There are suggested sources for further and continual education, which are critical to be informed citizens.
MARTIN BERNSTEIN - How the Modern Financial Sector is Shaping our Economic Future Praxis Peace Institute 2025-12-07 | The financial sector has changed radically since Ronald Reagan's presidency. Bernstein discusses the Increased speculation where the financial sector lends to itself rather than invest in innovation. Also discussed is federal debt vs. personal debt and the high cost of debt. An important class in economics for all of us. Martin is a PhD candidate in Economic at Harvard University, specializing in macroeconomics and public finance.
FRANCES MOORE LAPPE Praxis Peace Institute 2025-11-20 | Frances Moore Lappe, author of "Diet for a Small Planet, and 21 other books, discusses disinformation, food for a sustainable planet, activism, democracy, and hope and possibilities.There was a problem with Frances' video, so this is Audio only.
ANDER ETXEBERRIA - The Mondragon Cooperatives Praxis Peace Institute 2025-10-01 | This program focuses on the extraordinary Mondragon Cooperatives in the Basque region of Spain. Ander Etxeberria, as the Director of Dissemination at Mondragon, gives us an in-depth overview of how the cooperatives work, the benefits to worker-owners, and the values in the society. An inspiring successful model for 21st century challenges.
JAMES GALBRAITH - The Need for an Economic Paradigm Shift Praxis Peace Institute 2025-09-16 | James Galbraith is not only a critic of mainstream economics, he proposes an economic system that draws on the physical and biological life processes of nature and the Second Law of Thermodynamics. As Galbraith notes,” an Entropy Theory of Value acknowledges limits” and includes externalities that are often omitted in economic calculations. Entropy Economics offers a complete shift in economic thinking as well as suggesting the kind of policies that are required for such a shift.
CAROLINE CASEY - The Visionary/Activist Trickster Praxis Peace Institute 2025-08-29 | Caroline's brilliance as a mythologist, weaver of contexts, interpreter of cultural memes and symbols is on full display in this hour-long journey. Guaranteed to open your mind and inspire with trickster wisdom.
RACHEL PLATTUS - Beautiful Solutions: A Toolbox for Liberation Praxis Peace Institute 2025-08-06 | Rachel Plattus, the co-creator of the book and educational project "Beautiful Solutions," talks about some inspiring and motivating solutions created in community. From Women’s cooperatives in Ghana and North Carolina to the remunicipalization of utilities that should be public everywhere, and from new credit models and prison work cooperatives to housing cooperatives and social solidarity clinics in Greece, these are success stories of people working together to change lives and communities.
DEBBIE GOLDMAN - The Fight for Good Jobs in the Digital Age Praxis Peace Institute 2025-07-28 | Debbie Goldman talks about how deregulation, anti-trust legislation, and decades of anti-union corporate policies have shaped the workplace today. As Research and Policy Director at the Communication Workers of America, she connects the history with current labor conditions and offers projections into the future.
DAVID HINKLEY - Stories of Solidarity & Struggle from a founder of Amnesty International Praxis Peace Institute 2025-07-22 | Sonoma resident, David Hinkley, is a local activist treasure. As one of the founding members of Amnesty International, he is still on their board. He has worked on human rights projects in Sudan, Chile, South Africa, Indonesia, Costa Rica, the U.S., and many other places. His experiences offer much to learn from in dealing with authoritarianism and dictators. An important program for navigating our current political environment.
KAZU HAGA - Healing from Trauma, Emerging through Collapse Praxis Peace Institute 2025-07-06 | This program is a deep probe into the impact of trauma in both personal and social/political contexts. Kazu explores creative forms of protest, transcending binary thinking that is so prevalent in our culture, and how to see the world in a larger context. He is the author of Fierce Vulnerability, the book we discuss in this interview. Every activist should watch this video!
MICHAEL MURPHY Praxis Peace Institute 2025-06-07 | Michael Murphy is the co-founder of Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA. Michael talks about his journey from walking into the wrong class at Stanford that set the trajectory for his life's work to his experiences at Sri Aurobindo's ashram in India and discoveries of human potentials that are rarely discussed or written about. Michael is a treasure trove of knowledge and accomplishments. A riveting program!
Discussion of Sam Keen & Ofer Zurs ideas and work Praxis Peace Institute 2025-05-29 | Propaganda, Myths and the Creation of Enemies.Praxis Peace Institute Director, Georgia Kelly, leads a discussion on the key ideas from Sam Keen's book, "Faces of the Enemy" and Ofer Zur's Powerpoint on the topics of propaganda, the creation of enemies, biases & assumptions, myths about war we have accepted, and why it's important to question input.
KIM STANLEY ROBINSON Praxis Peace Institute 2025-05-10 | This was a special live program in Sonoma, CA with Kim Stanley Robinson. The focus is on research from his book, "The Ministry for the Future," that both show the challenges we face and offers some possible solutions to the climate crisis. This is an outstanding presentation with many ideas for viewers to consider and discuss.Filming and editing by Derek Knowles.
NATHAN ROBINSON - The Myth of American Idealism Praxis Peace Institute 2025-04-28 | This discussion focuses on the book co-authored by Nathan Robinson and Noam Chomsky, "The Myth of American Idealism: How US Foreign Policy Endangers the World." We explore current wars, propaganda, China, Ukraine, and the euphemisms that make war palatable. Nathan is the Editor of Current Affairs magazine. www.currentaffairs.org
RICHARD SAKWA - The Culture of the Second Cold War Praxis Peace Institute 2025-04-13 | Richard Sakwa is a British political scientist and emeritus professor of Russian and European politics at the University of Kent, England. He is the author of "the Lost Peace" and The Culture of the Second Cold War" among other books on the region. Please watch our previous interview with Sakwa on this channel as they complement each other. And, please subscribe to our channel so we can bring you more programs like this one. Thank you!
ANNE SHERIDAN on the Degrowth Movement Praxis Peace Institute 2025-03-26 | Degrowth is an idea that critiques the global capitalist system which pursues growth at all costs, causing human exploitation and environmental destruction. Anne Sheridan has worked with SanDiego350, California Doughnut Economic Coalition, Degrowth California, DegrowUS, and the International Degrowth Network. She holds a Masters degree in Degrowth: Ecology, Economics and Policy from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in Spain.Please subscribe to our channel so that we can bring you more videos on topics like this one.
OMAR FREILLA - The Black Cooperative Movement Praxis Peace Institute 2025-03-09 | Omar Freilla is a co-founder and Coordinator of Collective Diaspora, a global community of Black cooperatives and Black-led cooperative support organizations from across the African diaspora. He is a cooperative development consultant, adjunct lecturer at the City University of New York, and has over 20 years of experience developing cooperative enterprises. We explore the history and current black cooperatives, nationally and internationally.
JOSHUA EYLER - How Grades Harm Students and What We Can Do About It Praxis Peace Institute 2025-01-26 | Joshya Eyler is the Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and is a clinical assistant professor of teacher education at the University of Mississippi. This program focuses on the pitfalls of the grading system and offers some realistic alternatives. The goal is to instill the love of learning and to inspire inquiry and curiosity.
MARC FRANK - LIVE form Havana, CUBA Praxis Peace Institute 2025-01-16 | Marc Frank is an American journalist who has lived in Havana, Cuba for the past 30 years, reporting for Reuters and the Financial Times. In this hour, he answers many questions about life in Cuba now, including the impact of US sanctions, Cuba's relationship with China, organic agriculture, and the lack of basic necessities like medicines. A view we will not get in the US media.If you want to see more content like this,, please subscribe to our channel. It's free. You can also visit our website to be part of the zoom audience for live programs. www.praxispeace.org
ANDREW KIMBRELL - The Rise & Fall of Human Dominion and the Re-emergence of Earth Consciousness Praxis Peace Institute 2025-01-03 | These are some important philosophical ideas that can change the way we think about the world. This program will focus on what Kimbrell calls the “Genesis Trap,” the dominator myth that has directed much of western culture for almost two millennia. He will discuss the paradigm that has shaped our world and what it will take to release ourselves from this doomed story. The scaffolding of a different paradigm must emerge in order to escape from the attachment to myths that are destroying humanity and the planet. Andrew Kimbrell is a public interest attorney, author, and advocate for sustainable agriculture. He is the founder and executive director emeritus of the Center for Food Safety in Wash. DC. The Guardian named him "one of 50 people in the world most likely to save the earth."
THOM HARTMANN Praxis Peace Institute 2024-12-21 | The Demise of the Middle Class and How to Rescue Our Future. Thom talks about the need for government intervention in order to guarantee a middle class in a capitalist economy, Also, discussed: the housing crisis, the discrepancy between income and housing costs, the lax attitude toward mega buyers of housing, and education. He discusses the 2024 election and guessed wrong on the outcome, which is important for us to realize where our hopes don't always line up with reality. That said, Thom is a source of incredible knowledge in American history and politics.Please Subscribe to our channel so that we can bring more programs like this to the public. Thank you!
BEN WIZNER, ACLU Attorney for Edward Snowden Praxis Peace Institute 2024-11-21 | This is an engaging interview with Ben Wizner, a New York ACLU attorney who has represented Edward Snowden since 2013. We discuss Ben's work on civil liberties and the extraordinary trajectory of Edward Snowden's life as an NSA whistleblower.
The Founding Mothers Movement for Peace Praxis Peace Institute 2024-11-16 | Anodea Judith and Laura George, founders of the Founding Mothers Movement talk about the international scope and targeted campaigns that are part of this new organization's agenda. This interview takes a hard look at what we're up against and some practical ways of addressing these challenges. A highly motivating program!
SAM ROSENTHAL of RootsAction, Wash. DC Praxis Peace Institute 2024-10-26 | Sam Rosenthal is the Political Director of RootsAction in Washington DC, a national progressive organization. We discuss what happened in and around the Democratic Convention, America's forever wars, and getting out the vote for progressives and Kamala/Walz in November. Sam is super knowledgeable and articulate, a great program.
ANNE NELSON - Shadow Network, the Secret Hub of the Radical Right Praxis Peace Institute 2024-10-18 | Founded in 1981 by an elite group of Republican operatives, evangelicals, oil barons, and gun lobbyists, the Council for National Policy has become a strategic nerve center for channeling money and mobilizing votes. Its secretive membership rolls represent a high-powered roster of fundamentalists, oligarchs, and their allies. Anne Nelson's book, "Shadow Network, "chronicles this astonishing history with extensive and meticulous research. We get into the details in this interview.
STEPHEN DUCAT - The Psychology of Political Tribalism in Post-Truth America Praxis Peace Institute 2024-09-27 | Praxis is featuring this program again due to the political challenges in our country in 2025. Stephen Ducat, PhD is an author, political psychologist, and professor of psychohistory. We are discussing Ducat's latest book, "Hatreds We Love, The Psychology of Political Tribalism in Post Truth-America." We discuss political nihilism, the creeping libertarian angle that has been adopted by some in the wellness community, the Democratic Party's penchant for "Preemptive Submission," and the possibilities in the Harris/Walz ticket that ended up failing.
MAX PODEMSKI - A Paradise of Small Houses Praxis Peace Institute 2024-09-14 | Max Podemski is an urban planner and writer who currently serves as the Transportation Planner for the city of Los Angeles. His book, "A Paradise of Small Houses," is the basis of this interview where we explore the difficulties and possibilities of dealing with the housing crisis in the U.S. Lots of great ideas here!
PETER S. GOODMAN Praxis Peace Institute 2024-08-17 | If you want to understand how and why there have been massive strikes at ports all across the U.S., you must listen to this interview. Here are the details we never read in the news -- but that we must know. "How the World Ran Out of Everything", Goodman's latest book, details the complicated and problematic international transportation systems. This interview focuses on Goodman's recently-published book by the same name, which is a deep probe into an area of life that we know so little about. He is the New York Times international economics correspondent and was previously based in London and Shanghai.Please subscribe to you YouTube channel to ensure more outstanding videos like this one. Thank you!
BAY AREA COOPERATIVES, Arizmendi Bakeries & Mandela Grocery Praxis Peace Institute 2024-08-11 | TIM HUET is a co-founder of the Arizmendi Bakeries that now comprise six worker-owned businesses in the Bay Area, including the Cheese Board in Berkeley. He serves on the Boards of Arizmendi, his co-housing cooperative, and credit union. He is also an organizational consultant and attorney working with cooperative development. Tim has been a Board Director for the U.S. Conference of Democratic Workplaces.ADRIONNA FIKE is a marketing strategist with Black Farmers and a member-owner of the Mandela Grocery Cooperative in Oakland. She is a board member of the Agroecology Commons and works with the Network of Bay Area Cooperatives.
CAROLINE CASEY - The Astro * Mytho * Politico Narrative for 2024 Praxis Peace Institute 2024-08-11 | Caroline Casey captures the mythic zeitgeist of the times, weaving symbols, archetypes, and stories into a tapestry of coherence. She dissects words to arrive at their deeper and original meanings, as a way to discover the deeper parts of ourselves and our world. There is some incredible wisdom in this presentation. Listen closely.
JODIE EVANS - Report on China and US-China Relations Praxis Peace Institute 2024-08-03 | Jodie Evans just returned from a month-long fact finding trip to China. She talks about things we do not hear about in our media like the delivery of 900 million people out of poverty, and counters the enemy-making propaganda that courses through our airwaves.
WOODY TASCH - Investing in Our Future, A Call to Farms Praxis Peace Institute 2024-08-03 | Woody Tasch is the found of the Slow Money Institute, and former chairman of Investors’ Circle, a nonprofit angel network that has facilitated more than $200 million of investments in over 300 early-stage, sustainability-promoting companies. This program highlights the work, values, and practical examples of investing in local organic farms using a unique, interest-free loan program created by donor/investors.
Marjorie Cohn - Reclaiming Judaism from Zionism Praxis Peace Institute 2024-07-28 | Marjorie Cohn is an American legal scholar and former President of the National Lawyers Guild. She is a professor at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego and an author. This program delves into the history of Zionism, Israel, and the ongoing devastation to the Palestinians that has transpired over the past several decades. Also referenced is the book, "Reclaiming Judaism from Zionism."
RICHARD ABEL - Autocrats, Science Deniers, and the 2024 Election Praxis Peace Institute 2024-07-21 | Richard L. Abel, PhD, is a professor of law and a renowned socio-legal scholar. He received a B.A. from Harvard University, a LL.B. from Columbia University and his Ph.D. from the University of London where he was a Marshall Scholar. He has been a member of the faculty of the UCLA School of Law since 1974. The discussion is based on his books, "How Autocrats Attack Expertise" and "How Autocrats Abuse Power."
AVIVA CHOMSKY - Is Science Enough? Praxis Peace Institute 2024-07-09 | Aviva Chomsky examines the problem with techno-optimists and the default economic system that assumes growth can go on forever. She discusses the Degrowth movement, labor, the types of growth still needed, and much more. As she says, "The way we identify causes will determine the way we conceptualize what needs to change."
