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March 13, 2024

Author and activist for nonviolence urges people to “do hopeful things” in face of multiple wars around the world

By: Jennifer Stayton

Violence has been flaring in Haiti as gangs have attacked government facilities after elections were delayed. There is still no ceasefire agreement in the Israel-Hamas war. Concerns persist about potential Russian aggression in Europe two years after the invasion of Ukraine. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed or even hopeless in the face of multiple ongoing wars. The Reverend John Dear has devoted his adult life to nonviolence and is the author of the new book The Gospel of Peace: A Commentary on Matthew, Mark and Luke from the Perspective of Nonviolence. He talked with KUT about his life’s work – starting with what the word “nonviolence” means to him.


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May 1, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 1, 2024

Central Texas top stories for May 1, 2024. A demonstration planned for today on the UT campus was postponed. Travis County has approved a new agreement to help manage overdose prevention after a string of drug overdoses in the Austin area this week. Early voting for the May 4th local elections has wrapped up. A […]

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KUT Morning Newscast for May 1, 2024

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April 30, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 30, 2024

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KUT Morning Newscast for April 30, 2024

Central Texas top stories for April 30, 2024. Dozens of people are in jail this morning after another pro-Palestinian protest at UT Austin. “Sit in for Palestine” at Texas State University. Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a surge of overdose calls yesterday.  Today is the last day of early voting in the May 4th election. […]

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April 29, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 29, 2024

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April 29, 2024

KUT Morning Newscast for April 29, 2024

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April 26, 2024

KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 26, 2024

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