Welcome to "Twice Five Miles Radio," I am your host, James Navé. Today, my guest is Jewish thought leader and singer-songwriter Peter Himmelman. WARNING—Our discussion ventures into the depths of the Israeli-Hamas conflict, where Peter articulately presents a staunchly pro-Israel perspective. This viewpoint may challenge you as Peter unflinchingly confronts topics surrounding war and conflict. 

Peter opens with an unexpected contemplation on nature, the essence of existence, and the intricate dance of time. Later in the interview, he asks this question, "do you believe there's objective morality in the world? Or is it completely subjective based on the circumstances?"  What do you think? Are there moral situations that are simply good or bad with no circumstantial shadings? Enjoy the show.

Objective Morality with singer-songwriter Peter Himmelman

Provocative Conversations from Twice 5 Miles Radio is a podcast devoted to candid, often surprising exchanges with artists, thinkers, and cultural instigators who speak from the core. Each episode dives beneath the surface to explore the stories and questions that shape our lives.

I’m James Navé—poet, storyteller, educator, and longtime creative collaborator. With an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and decades of teaching experience across the globe, I help writers and performers tap into their authentic voices through public speaking, creative writing, and the Imaginative Storm method, which I co-developed with Allegra Huston.

My most recent book, 100 Days: A Poetic Memoir After Cancer (3: A Taos Press), documents a hundred days of healing and poetic reckoning. I’m also co-author of Write What You Don’t Know and How to Read for an Audience—practical guides for anyone seeking to speak and write with more truth and power.

I’ve directed festivals, hosted literary salons, taught with Julia Cameron, and memorized over 600 poems. I still believe in the power of a well-told story, the light through stained glass, and the open road with nothing but a podcast and a windshield full of stars.