Ep 160 The Origin Story of Kitty O’Compost, Peace Journalist

In this episode, Avis Kalfsbeek shares the origin story of Kitty O’Compost, the warm-witted, plain-spoken reporter who has become a recurring voice on the Peace Is Here podcast. Avis explains how Kitty emerged as a character within this broader peace-studies project, and why a touch of satire can sometimes reveal truths that are harder to reach through straightforward commentary. Over the past couple of weeks, Kitty has been reading literature for peace on the podcast, and today’s episode explores why she belongs in this ongoing experiment in cultural storytelling and disarmament. Avis also turns to The Next Peacelands, describing how this developing thread connects to the long-term mission of imagining peaceful futures, strengthening the cultural commons, and examining the technologies and habits that shape our ability to build a more livable world. The episode places Kitty, The Next Peacelands, and the larger Peace Is Here project within a shared commitment to inquiry, imagination, and the slow peace work of cultural and planetary repair. Get the books: www.AvisKalfsbeek.com Follow the podcast to get notified: Coming New Year’s Day! The Next Peacelands (Season Zero) Music: Nick Panek on Pixabay NickPanek620