Disrupting Peace

39:20

Who are the suits and soldiers of fortune in the arms...

Disrupting Peace ·

2026/10/06

In this episode, we connect the dots between the arms trade and personal enrichment. Paul Holden and Jack Cinamon, contributors to Making a Killing: How the West Profits from Slaughter in Gaza and Yemen, share who gets rich off war, how people move between positions in government and arms companies - and even work for foreign governments and militaries - and why this is a problem.Paul Holden is the Director of Investigations at Shadow World Investigations. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa,

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42:00

How do corporate profits incentivize war?

Disrupting Peace ·

2026/09/29

In 2026, there are more active conflicts than at any other time since World War II. Globally, defense spending is reaching new heights. For most of us, this is horrible news. But for arms producing companies, it’s all good: revenues are skyrocketing. So, in this episode we ask: how do corporate profits incentivize war?Guests:Andrew Feinstein is the Executive Director of Shadow World Investigations. Originally from South Africa, he was a member of the African National Congress (ANC), which was voted

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34:34

Why do Western countries keep fueling atrocities in...

Disrupting Peace ·

2026/09/22

In this episode, we examine why western countries keep fueling atrocities in Yemen, and what it would take to turn things around.Radhya al-Mutawakel is the chairperson of Mwatana Organization for Human Rights, an independent Yemeni organization aiming to defend and protect human rights in Yemen. The organization works on war crimes, arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearance, freedom of press, and all violations of international law and humanitarian rights in Yemen. Learn more at:

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44:37

Who funds the genocide in Gaza, and who profits?

Disrupting Peace ·

2026/09/15

In this episode, we turn our attention to the genocide in Gaza, where weapons supplied by the United States and Europe are enabling mass killing. As a warning, today’s episode discusses profound personal losses. We’re going to hear the story of Ahmed Alnaouq’s family – and of the weapons that killed them. It’s a story driven by government corruption, corporate greed, and Bridget's own tax dollars. This conversation was recorded on July 21st, 2026.This episode continues our conversations inspired by

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44:11

How corrupt is the global arms trade?

Disrupting Peace ·

2026/09/08

This season, we're going deep into the arms trade, and giving you a sneak preview of the new book Making a Killing: How the West Profits from Slaughter in Gaza and Yemen.To kick things off, Bridget speaks with the book's co-authors about how the arms trade - and corruption - are inextricably linked to political systems in the US and UK. They also debunk common myths about the benefits of military spending.Andrew Feinstein is the Executive Director of Shadow World Investigations. Originally from

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02:28

Introducing Season 5: Who makes a killing from war,...

Disrupting Peace ·

2026/08/12

In Season 5 of Disrupting Peace, we ask how private companies and powerful individuals make their fortune from killing…and why no one stops them. As defense budgets reach new heights, we examine the corruption and myths that prop up today’s international arms trade.This season builds on a forthcoming new book, Making a Killing: How the West Profits from Slaughter in Yemen and Gaza by Andrew Feinstein, Ruth Rohde and Jack Cinamon from Shadow World Investigations.Episode 1 launches on September 8,

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39:57

Bonus: Feminist Foreign Policy: Centering Dignity,...

Disrupting Peace ·

2026/05/05

This week, Disrupting Peace is bringing you a bonus episode from our friends at RePROs Fight Back, a podcast fighting for reproductive health, rights, and justice, hosted by Jennie Wetter, who is the Director of the rePROs Fight Back initiative at the Population Institute.In this episode, “Feminist Foreign Policy: Centering Dignity, Equity, and Justice Worldwide,” Jennie speaks with Jill Montilla and Spogmay Ahmed, who work with the Feminist Foreign Policy Collaborative, about why a framework that

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48:25

Bonus: AI: Anasuya Sengupta on Colonizing and...

Disrupting Peace ·

2026/04/28

This week, we’re bringing you a bonus episode from our friends at the “If You Were in Charge” podcast. In a world increasingly led by autocratic superpowers, exploiting fear and uncertainty, the premise of if you were in charge is simple: for every major problem out in the world, there are ordinary people finding extraordinary solutions.The episode we’re sharing is “AI: Anasuya Sengupta on Colonizing and Liberating Knowledge.” Sengupta is the cofounder of “Whose Knowledge?”, a global campaign to

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33:39

Tools to Get Smarter About the Information We Consume

Disrupting Peace ·

2026/04/21

In our last episode of the season, we explore concrete tools and tips to get smarter about the information we consume.Ebonee Otoo leads the development of social impact strategies and goals at the News Literacy Project. Her career has spanned entertainment, public policy, and community outreach, working with Golden Girl Media, BET Networks and the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute, among other organizations.Dan Evon oversees producing content for RumorGuard at the News Literacy

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43:27

What would it take for AI to benefit peace?

Disrupting Peace ·

2026/04/14

This season, we’ve been looking into the forces that get in the way of accurate information and peacemaking. One theme has repeated across discussions: how AI can muddy the information ecosystem in ways that fuel conflicts. Today, we’re spinning this issue around and asking: how can new technologies and AI benefit peace?Johanna Poutanen is the Head Inclusion and Digital Innovation at the CMI Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation, where one of her priorities is to address the opportunities and risks that

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30:21

What Can We Learn from Efforts to Combat Climate...

Disrupting Peace ·

2026/04/07

At a time when the impacts of climate change are undeniable, why does misinformation about it still work… and what can we do about it? In this episode, Bridget speaks with experts to learn more about the right - and wrong - ways to counter misinformation related to climate change, and how this applies to our greater interest in peacebuilding.John Cook is a senior research fellow with the Melbourne Center for Behavior Change at the University of Melbourne and creator of Cranky Uncle, a game that uses

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47:38

What Leads People to (and Away) from Violent White...

Disrupting Peace ·

2026/03/31

What beliefs make people willing to commit violence, and what could change their minds? In this episode, we explore what makes individuals vulnerable to white supremacist beliefs, what it means when extremism becomes mainstream, the surprising permeability of these groups, and how to talk to people in your life who express racist ideology.Peter Simi is a professor of Sociology at Chapman University, and an expert on extremist groups and violence in the US. Among his many publications, he is

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38:28

What Can We Learn about War Propaganda from Russia?

Disrupting Peace ·

2026/03/24

How and why do powerful actors use propaganda as a crucial war strategy? In this episode, we see what we can learn from Russia’s use of propaganda in its war with Ukraine, and explore the relationships between misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda. We also look at which communities are least susceptible to war propaganda, as well as what we can do to improve the quality of information we have access to worldwide.Daniel Silverman is Assistant Professor of Political Science in the Carnegie

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43:38

Understanding the Targeting of Journalists in Gaza

Disrupting Peace ·

2026/03/17

Targeting journalists doesn’t only have a devastating impact on individuals, communities, and the possibility of justice. It also limits what we know about conflicts. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Gaza right now.In this episode, we explore the overwhelming obstacles that journalists in Gaza face, why they are being targeted, and what we can do to increase the accuracy of information in the region.Mohammed R. Mhawish is a journalist and writer, born and raised in Gaza. He has covered his

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02:11

Introducing Season 4: Dismantling Misinformation to...

Disrupting Peace ·

2026/02/17

In Season 4 of Disrupting Peace, we’re asking how we can dismantle the myths, mis- and dis-information that get in the way of achieving peace. Because we can’t move towards peace if we don’t have a clear picture of what’s actually happening. We’ll look at the spread of war propaganda, the targeting of journalists, how violent ideologies distort people's understanding of facts, what works to debunk bad information, how AI might help peace, and more.Season 4 launches on March 17th.Disrupting Peace is

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37:34

Bonus: What Makes Social Movements Win (The Context)

Disrupting Peace ·

2025/10/21

This week’s episode is from our friends at The Context podcast.Deva Woodly joins host Alex Lovit to discuss the importance of social movements for American democracy and the role they can play at this precarious moment in American political history. We need these networks of trust and coordinated action to push the country away from authoritarianism and toward a democracy that works for everyone.Deva Woodly is a scholar of social movements. She is a professor of political science at Brown University

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38:52

Can Emergency Response Increase Peace & Resilience?...

Disrupting Peace ·

2025/10/14

In our last episode of the season, we see what we can learn from Nepal about the connections between emergency response, peace, and resilience. Staying at the micro level, we closely examine a collaboration between the Nepalese organization Lumanti and the MIT based Urban Risk Lab.One note on this episode: Bridget references "Aceh province" during the opening quiz. To clarify, Aceh province is in Indonesia and was the epicenter of an earthquake and tsunami in 2004. Yatra Sharma worked as an

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35:55

Breaking out of the “Man Box”

Disrupting Peace ·

2025/10/07

We’ve all heard the phrase “toxic masculinity”. In this episode, we explore why this isn’t the most helpful concept, and more importantly, how healthy masculinity can increase peace.We dig into what we can learn from successful interventions in Brazil and Colombia, unpack the “man box”, and learn tools for opening up conversations around masculinity, rather than shutting them down.Gary Barker is an international voice for healthy manhood, gender equality and violence prevention. He is the founder

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33:28

First Steps to a Peaceful Childhood for All

Disrupting Peace ·

2025/09/30

How can we make the world a more peaceful place for children?In this episode, we look at the impact that experiencing violence has on children…sometimes before they - or their parents - are even born. We’ll learn about how war impacts DNA over generations, explore resilience, and look at global and personal first steps that we can take to make things better for kids around the world.Catherine Panter-Brick is a Professor of Anthropology, Health, and Global Affairs at Yale University, and she has

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42:29

Gen Z is Taking Their First Steps onto the Political...

Disrupting Peace ·

2025/09/23

How do Gen Z Americans feel about democracy? The short answer: overall they believe in its principles, but don’t feel it’s working for them. In this episode, we explore unique ways that Gen Z is engaging in democracy (and not engaging), and what people of all ages need to do to encourage the next generation of peaceful leaders.Ruby-Belle Booth is a researcher with CIRCLE, the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement at Tufts University, where she graduated in 2021. Ruby

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