In this episode, Carla interviews Joanna Thurman, co-founderof the Gandhi Team, who discusses the principles of nonviolence and its importance in today's socio-political climate. She explains the misconceptions surrounding nonviolence, the different forms of violence, and the need fortruth-seeking in addressing societal issues. The conversation also touches on the role of cultural violence, the impact of social media, and the significance of community engagement in fostering a nonviolent movement. Historical examples of successful nonviolent resistance are shared, along with strategies for building a more just and peaceful society.

KPCR Community Special Reports #3 1-24-2026 - Minneapolis, Federal Agents, and a Deadly Shooting with Doktor Dilworth, Lori Chaykin, Tamara, Ceci, ChelseaGod, and Daniel Roberts. Doktor Jacqueline Dilworth speaks to Lori Chaykin from TWW(Together We Will)/Indivisible Los Gatos at Pirate Cat Radio’s studio, about the events of 1-24-2026. We hear a report from Tamara who lives in Minneapolis, a block away from where Alex Pretti was shot by ICE agents. Tamara talks about how life is in Minneapolis and what she is experiencing. Cecilia Rae, ig @veryceci gives a report about what she’s seeing and hearing from the streets of Minneapolis. Chelsea Gods checks in from San Diego with a report about how to act during a protest and what she is doing to keep going in these times. Finally we hear from Daniel Roberts about Portland and his plans to protest against ICE.

Fr. John Dear talks about his new book The Gospel of Peace. In this original and inspiring new commentary Father John Dear walks us through every line of the three synoptic Gospels, pointing out Jesus’ practice and teachings of nonviolence each step of the way. As Dear shows us, Jesus is—like Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. —nonviolent to the core, a disarming, healing presence toward those in need. This Jesus is also a revolutionary disrupter of the unjust status quo and a political threat to the ruling authorities. Those authorities succeed in killing him, only to push Jesus to the heights of nonviolence through his death and resurrection. This original commentary brings a fresh new approach to the Gospels for all those who preach or engage in social ministries. It is sure to inspire everyone in this time of permanent warfare, gun violence, racism, poverty, and climate change.

Talk by Therese Mughannam Walrath, the 2023 Pax Christi Northern California Tom Webb Memorial Peacemaker award recipient.