In this edition of Peace Talks Radio, correspondent Julia Joubert explores intergenerationl connection. Studies have shown that at least six distinct generations currently live side by side in the United States, and there are almost equal numbers of people of every age alive today. To put that into perspective, we have the same number of people who are seven years old as 70. Yet, while we might be the most age diverse we have ever been, age segregation is also at an all time high.  

Rapid changes in technology, polarizing political views and isolating societal structures have resulted in a clear and growing generational gap. These divides are often fuelled by a lack of understanding as generations exist alongside each other but don’t have ways to connect meaningfully.   But, the opportunity is there!

In this program, correspondent Julia Joubert, explores what it could look like if we harnessed these differences instead of letting them divide us and how we can tap into the knowledge and resources from people of all ages to create effective and lasting positive change.

Guests Eunice Lin Nichols, Maria Banks and Kierstan Belle join Julia to explore their own experiences with people from different generations, how societal structures can be improved to foster connection, and how as individuals we can move beyond our anxieties of intergenerational conflict to build fruitful relationships with older and younger peoples.