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TED Radio Hour · February 6, 2026 · 49m

How to talk about peace

Aqeela Sherrills, Aziz Abu Sarah, Maoz Inon
Show Notes

This TED Radio Hour episode looks at two stories of peacebuilding against long odds. Former LA gang leader Aqeela Sherrills describes negotiating a truce among warring gangs. Middle East activists Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon share their efforts to foster dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians. The hour explores what it takes to rebuild trust after violence and why some people choose conversation over hatred.

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Highlights

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The LA gang truce as a model for community-led peace
Aqeela Sherrills recounts his role in negotiating a truce among rival gangs in Los Angeles, showing how those with street credibility can end cycles of violence.
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Choosing dialogue over hate in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Aziz Abu Sarah describes his work fostering dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians and why humanizing the other side is a necessary first step toward any political solution.
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Listening and mutual recognition as peacebuilding tools
Israeli peace activist Maoz Inon explains how genuine listening and acknowledging the other side's story can shift entrenched perspectives.
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