Today, we’re back home in NYC. Mariann’s animal law classes have started, and Jasmin has given up coffee. We also have some exciting announcements from here in Our Hen House!

Joining us today is long-time animal law guru, Steve Wise, who will talk to us all about the Non-Human Rights Project.

Henrietta by David Mamet, Illustrated by Elizabeth Dahlie

In our review section, we’ll be reviewing the book Henrietta, by David Mamet – which follows the story of a pig who wants to go to law school.

All that, some vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights.

This week’s news items include:

• “Where’s the Beet?” from Time Magazine
• “Weekday Vegetarians” from Time Magazine
• “Food Fight” from Utne Reader
• “Vegan Anyone?” from NPR

“The question is not, “Can they reason?” nor, “Can they talk?” but rather, “Can they suffer?” -Jeremy Bentham

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Picture from Henrietta by David Mamet, Illustrated by Elizabeth Dahlie

With our new status as a 501(c)(3), we’d like to announce our absolutely amazing advisory board. Join us as we welcome to our flock Carol Leifer, Dan Piraro, and Ari Solomon. Carol, Dan, and Ari are the soy crème de la soy crème of animal activism. Each of them bring experience and expertise to our vegan coop! The rest of our flock gleefully welcome our new advisory board to Our Hen House. We think it’s clucking awesome that you’ve joined our family.

Read more about Carol, Dan, and Ari:

Carol Leifer, Advisory Board

Carol Leifer is an accomplished stand-up comedian and an Emmy-winning writer and producer for her work on such television shows as Seinfeld, The Larry Sanders Show, Saturday Night Live and The Academy Awards.  She has starred in several of her own comedy specials, which have aired on HBO, Showtime, and Comedy Central. Carol’s book, entitled When You Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win is a bestseller. In promoting her book, Carol recently appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, The View, The Today Show, Real Time with Bill Maher, Fresh Air with Terry Gross on NPR, and The Howard Stern Show on Sirius/XM. Carol recently guest starred on Curb Your Enthusiasm as the “Lemonade Mom.” She was one of the writers for this year’s Oscars with hosts Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin and for her work on that, she was just nominated for an Emmy.

Dan Piraro, Advisory Board

Dan Piraro, creator of the BIZARRO cartoons, was raised in Oklahoma in the late 1900s and escaped as soon as possible. In addition to 13 collections of BIZARRO cartoons, Piraro has published two books of prose, including “Bizarro Among the Savages” (Andrews McMeel, 1998), and a political satire disguised as a children’s book recounting the Bush administration’s foray into Iraq called, “The Three Little Pigs Buy the White House” (St. Martins, 2004). BIZARRO has won an unprecedented three consecutive “Best Cartoon Panel of the Year” awards from the National Cartoonists Society, and in 2010 was given their highest award, “Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year.” Piraro regularly speaks and performs comedy across the country, and works as an animal rights and environmental activist. For his animal rights-themed cartoons, he has won numerous awards from the Humane Society of the United States. He also writes a monthly humor column for VegNews Magazine. Since 2002, Piraro has sporadically toured the U.S. with his one-man stand-up comedy show called “The Bizarro Boloney Show.” Piraro has appeared on CNN and “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross on NPR. In 2007, Dan Piraro reached the self-proclaimed pinnacle of his career thus far when he and BIZARRO appeared as a clue on the popular game show, “Jeopardy!” and was included as a clue in a New York Times crossword puzzle.

Ari Solomon, Advisory Board

Ari Solomon is the President and co-creator of the celebrated vegan candle line A Scent of Scandal®. After graduating from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Ari first worked as an actor in New York and Los Angeles, and later hosted the wildly popular ARI’S HOLLYWOOD UPDATE on Miami’s Y-100FM. Now a prolific activist and writer for animal and human rights, Ari’s letters have appeared in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Miami Herald, and The Advocate. He regularly blogs for The Huffington Post.

On today’s episode, we come to you from Sag Harbor, where we’re grateful that we have family right by the beach. Joining us today is animal rights lawyer Carter Dillard, who will talk to us about everything from the organization he co-founded – Four Feet Forward — to litigating on behalf of animals, to human overpopulation.

In our review section, we’ll be discussing a new animal rights themed novel called The Tourist Trail, by John Yunker. If you’re like us, you’ll want to eat this book up, which is fine, since it’s vegan.

All that, some vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights.

This week’s news items include:

• “Eat an Apple (Doctor’s Orders)”
• “The Ugliest Catch”
• “Eggs Recalled After Outbreaks”
• “Vegans ‘Significantly Less Polluted’”

“The squirrel that you kill in jest, dies in earnest.” -Henry David Thoreau

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Photo: The Tourist Trail

On today’s episode, we come to you from Big Sur, California where we are searching for good food, breathless from the scenery, and trying to weed out an offensive word from Jasmin’s vocabulary.

Joining us today is animal and environmental lawyer, David Cassuto, who will talk to us about some of the intersections between those overlapping areas.

In our review section, Kyle Knies – a California boy himself – will give us the skinny on faux gras (and we really mean faux gras).

All that, some vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights.

This week’s news items include:

• “Inside the Minds of Animals” – Time Magazine
• “Farmers Lean to Truce on Animals’ Close Quarters” – The New York Times

“California, California… such a wonder that I think I’ll stay in bed.” –Rufus Wainwright

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In today’s episode, we come to you from the City by the Bay, San Francisco. We’ll start by telling you about our vegan adventures and misadventures, including some a tale of delicious cruelty-free Japanese food, and a rather disturbing  stuffed animal story.

We will be joined today by Zoe Weil from the Institute for Humane Education. Zoe, who was just inducted into the Animal Rights Hall of Fame, will talk all about humane education, as well as what it really means to do the most good and least harm.

In our news section, we will tell you about a group of cattlemen who are having some issues with a recent audit of their spending.  We’ll also discuss why conflicted meat-eaters deny that animals have the capacity to suffer. And we’ll discuss the vegan fare at Chelsea Clinton’s wedding.

In our review section, we will give you our impressions of the new film, Chow Down, which follows three people with severe heart disease who have decided to make some serious and necessary lifestyle changes. And trust me, you’ll be batting for them.

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In today’s episode, we will tell you about our upcoming vegan filled trip to the West Coast, some new one-of-a-kind arty tote bags that will benefit Our Hen House, and lots more about what’s new and good here in Veganland.

Joining us today will be best-selling vegan cookbook author, Isa Chandra Moskowitz. Isa will talk about everything from her upcoming book, to the changing scene of veganism, to palm oil.

In our news section, we’re talking about a lot of bull – bullfighting in Catalonia, and bull-riding and other rodeo horrors in Santa Cruz. Plus, we’ll tell you about a cool new movie that’s full of heart.

In our review section, we will give you our thoughts on a blast-from-the-past animated film with a message – Chicken Run.

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Photo: Chicken Run

On today’s episode, we are coming to you live from Kansas – where we will talk to my 86-year-old grandmother who just went vegetarian.

Then, joining us will be Dr. Melanie Joy, author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism. Melanie will talk to us about her fascinating insights  into the psychological mechanisms people use to allow themselves to coninue eating animals.

In our news section, we will discuss an exciting New York Times editorial that is very pro-farm animal. We’ll also talk about some good news for the AETA 4, and we’ll share with you James McWilliams’ take on lab-grown meat.

In our review section, Our Hen House reviewer, Kyle Knies, will give you the results of his unscientific survey on vegan milks.

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On today’s show, we begin with a very exciting announcement about the influence that Mariann’s New York Times letter to the editor had on Jasmin’s grandma.

Joining us today is Meena Alagappan — director of HEART (Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers). Meena will talk to us all about the importance of humane education as a means of creating social change, and she’ll share some of her personal journey from animal law to running HEART.

In our news section, we will be joined by Stewart David, co-founder of Carolina Action for Animals. Stewart will share his thoughts on Jane Velez-Mitchell’s “Jane’s Fight for Animal Rights” which aired this past week on her CNN HLN show, Issues With Jane Velez-Mitchell. We’ll also discuss the outcome of a puppy mill bill in North Carolina, and an egg bill in California.

For our review section, we will be joined by special guest Matt Rice — of Mercy for Animals. Matt will review the new animal rights Facebook game called Farm Rescue, which was conceived by activist and artist, Mark Middleton (of Animal Visuals).

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In today’s episode, we will share with you a new and exciting activist idea that was gleaned from a workshop at last week’s Let Live Conference – and we’ll explain why that resulted in a Lady Gaga song getting interminably stuck in our heads.

Joining us today will be Glenn Gaetz and Joanne Chang from Liberation B.C. Glenn and Joanne will talk to us all about the exciting projects that their animal rights organization is currently working on, as well as why Vancouver seems to be where it’s at as far as vegan cuisine.

In our news section, we will discuss our mixed feelings regarding surprising turn of events with the Ohio farm animal ballot initiative. We will also discuss the passing of Senator Robert Byrd. And we’ll tell you why a very famous travel guide founder has made nice with animal advocates and with whales alike.

In our review section, we’ll discuss the sweet – or sometimes not-so-sweet – smell of cruelty-free deodorants and their wearers.

Photo: Courtesy of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary.

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On today’s show, we’ll discuss the sad loss of Golden Girl — and long-time animal rights activist — Rue McClanahan.

Then, we’ll be joined by an undercover investigator who has been responsible for many of the investigations you’ve seen inside factory farms recently. He will tell us how he copes with such an impossible-to-imagine field of activism.

In our news section, we’ll discuss why Psychology Today says that vegans are wired to have more compassion than omnivores. We’ll also update you on the Gulf, and Newsweeks’ devastating – but not surprising – report that BP has put a hold on any real journalism or coverage of their disaster. And we’ll talk about a new UN report urging a global move toward a vegan diet.

Joining us for our review section is Kyle Knies, who will lead us in a thought-provoking conversation of the documentary film, Mine, which follows the stories of the animals left behind after Hurricane Katrina.

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Photo: Courtesy of Farm Sanctuary. Taken by Derek Goodwin.

Another way to go entirely is just to visit a vegan vacation spot and totally relax while it is all done for you and you can pretend that the world is just as it should be, at least for a few days. One we are dying to try is The Lodge in Grenada. Vegan food, eco-friendly practices, beautiful scenery and a nearby beach. We are so ready.

Photo: The Lodge in Grenada

Today, we will start by updating you about a very special adoption event where we were overwhelmed with cuteness.

Then, joining us is Brad Goldberg, founder of Animal Welfare Trust and Animal Welfare Advocacy. Brad will talk about the importance of philanthropic grants that benefit animal issues.

Following that, we’ll be joined for a brief update by Kelly Overton from PATH. As the oil hits the Gulf, Kelly – who joins us from New Orleans – will let us know what’s going on down there.

In our news section, we will go over some sad news for animals, which is thankfully getting some mainstream attention: Mercy for Animals’ latest undercover investigation, and a puppy mill report brought to us, shockingly, by the USDA itself.

Finally, we’ll discuss the result of a survey we conducted asking people what they think is the biggest misconception about veganism and how they respond when those misconceptions arise for them.

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Photo: Courtesy of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary.

As Erik said, you have a few days to make a news item viral. You can’t waste it.

In today’s episode, we will discuss a popular new cooking competition that’s raising eyebrows — and lowering cholesterol! — throughout New York City. We’ll also give you some personal news from the world of dot com, or shall we now say dot org.

Joining us today is animal law professor Joan Schaffner, who will be telling us about her forthcoming book, Introduction to Animals and the Law, as well as sharing some tips for folks interested in getting involved with animal law. In our news section, we will be discussing the oil spill off the coast of Louisiana, and the implications that has for wildlife. We’ll also be telling you about some big news in the media that has to do with li’l old us.

Finally, we will be discussing some popular animal rights themed books, and talking about the results of our Facebook survey where we asked you to share your favorites. The results might surprise you!

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While we’re simply giddy about our prominent coverage in the piece, we are nothing short of ecstatic by the positive overall coverage of the bake sales in this article. What Gary Loewenthal has created is a compassionate cupcake movement, and he has attracted the attention of huge mainstream press. Ah, the power of a cupcake…

Read the story. Then, pretty please, click the “recommend” button at the bottom of the article to ensure more prominent placement on CNN.com.

Gene Baur. Photo: www.farmsanctuary.org

In today’s episode, we will report back on the trials and tribulations about our vegan bake sale, including some pretty exciting news about the media coverage it is going to receive. Then, we will be joined by the one and only Gene Baur – who some might say is the person responsible for the entire farm animal protection movement as we know it today. Gene will discuss everything from veganic gardening, to artistic expression as a way to advocate for animals.

Jasmin and Grandma

In our news section, we will go over this week’s Supreme Court ruling regarding animals and the First Amendment. In our review section, we will be joined by our very most special guest ever, Jasmin’s grandma, who will give us her thoughts on this week’s episode of Law and Order SVU, which went inside a slaughterhouse.

Jasmin and Marisa at our vegan bake sale

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Bonus: Check out Grandma’s moving and inspirational Storycorps interview (with Jasmin).

Picture at top of blog: “Uncertain Mouse” by Benjamin Arthur, from NPR.

Just below, you can listen to the segment of the radio show featuring Jasmin. But we highly recommend you listen to the entire episode — and their other episodes, too — which you can do  via their Facebook page. Seriously, follow Animal Voices Vancouver.

Jasmin Singer on Animal Voices Vancouver from jasmin singer on Vimeo.

In today’s episode, we will admit what led to us feeling like unpopular, slightly awkard 12-year-olds. We will also discuss the new book, Gristle, edited by Moby and Miyun Park.

Joining us today is John Phillips, the Executive Director of the New York League of Humane Voters. John will talk with us all about the importance of using the political machine to create change for animals.

In our news section, we will discuss a new resolution in San Francisco to make Mondays meat-free. We’ll also talk about a new undercover investigation at an egg farm, conducted by the Humane Society of the United States.

Finally, we will talk make-up – cruelty-free make-up, that is, and we’ll discuss the results of our Facebook survey which asked people to share their favorite vegan make-up product.

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Photo courtesy of Jessica Mahady

In today’s episode, we will talk cupcakes – and we’ll tell you from where and because of why we just ordered 50 of them. Then, we’ll discuss Jane Goodall’s take on the core issue that is responsible for so many problems on the planet.

Joning us today will be chef and vegan cooking school owner, Christine Waltermyer, who will share her ideas on everything from cabinet essentials to the healing properties of vegan foods. (Bonus! Keep scrolling down for a yummy recipe from Christine!)

In our news section, we will discuss a very special animal sanctuary in Colombia, and a Maryland lawsuit that is ruffling some feathers. Then, we will talk about some very inappropriate behavior that petty legislators displayed toward an animal activist in Missouri. Finally, we’ll share some LOL activism with you, directly from the Gotham Comedy Club in NYC.

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Bonus: Here is a recipe, courtesy of today’s amazing special guest, Christine Waltermyer.

Millet Cauliflower Mash

If you like mashed potatoes, you’ll love millet-cauliflower mash. Smother with vegan gravy and enjoy a delicious version of this nutritious little powerhouse of a grain. You’ll also reap the anti-cancer benefits of cruciferous veggies like cauliflower.

INGREDIENTS

1 medium sized head cauliflower, broken into florettes
1 cup millet, rinsed and soaked overnight in 3 1/2 cups of water
1/2 cup minced parsley
1 tablespoon Earth Balance margarine or olive oil
Sea salt and pepper

Place cauliflower in a medium sized pot. Add millet, soaking water and sea salt. Cover pot and bring to boil over medium high flame. Reduce heat to simmer on low 25 minutes, until cauliflower is fork tender and millet is fluffy. Add parsley and Earth Balance margarine or olive oil. Mash coarsely with a potato masher and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with hot gravy.

Serves 4

Top Photo (of the chicken) courtesy of Jessica Mahady.

Today, we’ll start off by discussing a few tips on how we like to avoid activist burnout.

Next, we are excited to be joined by vegan chef extraordinaire and author of the new book, Vegan Living for Dummies, Alexandra Jamieson (of Nutrition for Empowered Women). Alex will shed light on healthy snacks, holistic mindset, and how she managed to score a gig with the very mainstream Dummies series.

Then, as part of our “New Vegan” series — featuring folks who just joined the team – we’ll be talking to businessman and all around great guy, Richard Donovan, all about what inspired him to go vegan.

In our news section, we will discuss a recent article in the New York Times about violence to animals. (Note: On this subject, we also recommend the book, Slaughterhouse by Gail Eisnitz, as well as the article, “Slaughterhouses and Increased Crime Rates” by Amy J. Fitzgerald, Linda Kalof, and Thomas Dietz [you will need to purchase the article -- the link is to the blurb about it]). Also in the news, we will consider the future — or the lack of future — for an iconic and beautiful fish, after an important meeting this week in Qatar.

Finally, we will review a movie theatre. That’s right – we’re telling you all about the delicious cruelty-free digs we scored on date night at the movies.

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Photo: Courtesy of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. Photo by Derek Goodwin.

Animal Rights & Feminism from Health and Happiness Club on Vimeo.

In today’s episode, we will discuss how to react when people tell you how much they “looove” their meat, and what to do when they pull out the “humane” card. Then, we will interview the truly fabulous Joshua Katcher – founder of The Discerning Brute. Joshua will talk about cavemen, cooking, and how to be a real man. In the news, we will discuss a positive development about puppy mills in Iowa, and the big news out of Hollywood. Finally, we will review Nellie McKay’s take on Doris Day — two women who share in common so much soul; their voices are as likely to be raised in song as they are to be raised in protest against animal abuse.

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–BONUS —

Joshua Katcher’s “Caveman” Reading List:
(Note: If you don’t know what why we’re discussing this, listen to the podcast already!)

• Discovery of the Century from The Discerning Brute
• Future Caveman: The Paleo Diet from The Discerning Brute
• Primitivism from Wikipedia
• Ishmael by Daniel Quinn
• Anything written by Derrick Jensen
• Anything written by John Zerzan

Photo: Courtesy of Eastern Shore Sanctuary & Education Center.

In today’s episode, we will discuss our current flirtation with yoga, and the importance of finding a way to take care of your body that comports with your values. We will also chat about how fur is all the rage — which can set off your own rage and lead to some very bad activism. What to do, what to do, what to do …

Then, we will talk about how being laughed at isn’t the worst thing in the world. It could mean you’re getting somewhere.

Joining us today is Gary Lowenthal, the man behind the new phenomenon that is the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale. Be prepared to be inspired to get out your baking tools.

In the news, we will be talking about some nasty developments in the world of farm animals and how factory farms are regulated — plus one potentially exciting development in Switzerland. We will also discuss the oxymoronic Humane Slaughter Act,  and some attention being paid to its poor enforcement.

Finally we will review our own personal take on going raw.

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Photo: The soon-to-be-released Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale t-shirt, designed by Josh Hooten, and available later this month from Herbivore.

In today’s episode, we will discuss what’s mean and what’s green about eco-tourism. Then, we’ll talk about some meat-industry folks who have come up with a great slogan – one you’ll actually be happy about. We will also chat about the beauty of good old-fashioned grassroots tactics as a means of creating big change.

After that, we will interview filmmaker and activist Eleni Vlachos – whose film, Seeing Through the Fence – is raising eyebrows and awareness as she hosts screenings throughout the United States.

We will discuss the sad story of the whale who killed his trainer at SeaWorld, and the horror inherent in holding sea mammals captive for “entertainment.”

Finally, we will discuss Avatar from an animal rights and environmental perspective. Joining us for that discussion will be long-time activist and animal rights lawyer, Amy Trakinski.

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Photo: Courtesy of Eastern Shore Sanctuary & Education Center.

Animals and Society Institute has a section of their website where they have compiled every course involving human-animal relations that they have found in the U.S., and well beyond. If you are a student interested in getting or expanding such courses at your school, this is the place to start.

In today’s episode, we will discuss Ellen DeGeneres’ role in Jasmin’s nightlife, which, oddly enough, will lead us into a discussion of children’s TV. (Should you call it children’s TV when you’re an adult and you watch it?) Continuing with our childlike theme, we will talk with children’s book author and animal advocate, Maya Gottfried, about her new book, Our Farm, which is a collection of poems (and paintings!) for children – all from the animals’ perspective. Following that, we will discuss some news for animals from West Hollywood, as well as an incredibly provocative New York Times Op-Ed piece — “End Animal Pain on Factory Farms.” Then, we’ll let you in on some upcoming events that are not to be missed. Finally, we will give you our take on the best vegan cities – as least of the ones we’ve been to – in our humble opinions.

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Photo: From Our Farm, painted by Robert Rahway Zakanitch.

In today’s very special Valentine’s Day episode, we give you the low-down on cruelty-free aphrodisiacs, lesbian albatrosses, and what it means to be a vegansexual.

We also start two different series which we hope will be on-going: the new vegan series, where we interview someone who just recently joined the vegan team, and the spirituality series, where we have individuals share their own personal insights about how their beliefs inform their activism and veganism. Today, we’ll be talking to new vegan, Paula Burke, and Buddhist animal activist, Casey Martinson (from The Daily Return).

Then, we will discuss some big news in the media: the piece on CBS news covering the use of antibiotics in factory farms, as well as the new rules for organic standards as they relate to animal care. Plus, we’ll tell you about a movie that we just can’t wait to see …

Finally, we will review our favorite chocolates – just in time for Valentine’s Day.

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Blog photo courtesy of Eastern Shore Sanctuary.