We’re eager to share this week’s bonus content from episode 614 with inspiring artist and writer, Isa Leshko, whose work examines animal rights, aging, and mortality. In this exclusive bonus interview, Isa discusses her thoughts on anthropomorphism, recounts some stories from her book, Allowed to Grow Old: Portraits of Elderly Rescued Farm Animals, and so much more. Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation! …
The incredibly talented Isa Leshko joins the podcast this week for an inside look into her one-of-a-kind photography book, Allowed to Grow Old: Portraits of Elderly Rescued Farm Animals. Isa’s black-and-white portraits of aging animals, members of species whose other members, numbering in the billions, are typically killed in their infancy, would make anyone think twice about what, or who, is …
Our Hen House is proud to offer you the second episode of the four-part audio series of the groundbreaking book, Antiracism in Animal Advocacy: Igniting Cultural Transformation. Our very own Jasmin Singer is the editor of this new anthology published by Lantern Books and Media, in collaboration with Encompass, Sentient Media, and, of course, Our Hen House. The book is a …
This week’s bonus content comes from episode 613 with the inspirational vegan activist and speaker Joanne Kong, PhD! In this exclusive bonus interview, Joanne discusses how activists may be motivated by the grief we experience over what is happening to animals. She also shares what gives her hope for the future and tells us about her how she ties her musical …
Dynamic vegan activist and speaker Joanne Kong, PhD, joins Jasmin on the podcast this week for an inspiring discussion about her personal journey into veganism and why she has dedicated herself to promoting veganism globally. Dr. Kong also provides insight into the brand new book that she curated and edited, Vegan Voices: Essays by Inspiring Changemakers, which brings together the stories …
Our Hen House is pleased to welcome you to the first episode of the four-part audio series of the groundbreaking book, Antiracism in Animal Advocacy: Igniting Cultural Transformation. Our very own Jasmin Singer is the editor of this new anthology published by Lantern Books and Media, in collaboration with Encompass, Sentient Media, and, of course, Our Hen House. The book is …
We’re pleased to bring you this week’s bonus content from episode 612 with Kate Wall, Senior Legislative Manager for the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). In this illuminating conversation, Kate offers suggestions for what we can do at the state and local level to help wildlife, provides tips for lobbying, and gives us hope for making positive change. Check it …
Our Hen House is thrilled to welcome Kate Wall, Senior Legislative Manager for the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), to the podcast this week. Kate give us an overview of her work lobbying at the federal level and provides a detailed breakdown of the worsening biodiversity crisis and what can be done to limit it. The bottom line is that …
In this week’s bonus interview, we continue the conversation from episode 611 with author and dog rescue advocate, Cara Achterberg. In this exclusive bonus content, Cara talks more about rescue, including what she is more recently learning about handling cat populations through Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR). She also tells us about her upcoming dog rescue trip, film project, thoughts on veganism, and so …
▶ PLAY THIS EPISODE Cara Achterberg joins the podcast this week for an important conversation about the many dogs currently in animal rescues and shelters waiting for a home that may never come. Author of 2020’s One Hundred Dogs and Counting: One Woman, A Thousand Miles, and a Journey into the Heart of Shelters and Rescues, Cara shares how she gradually …
This week’s bonus content from episode 610 with Laura Reese, co-founder of Agriculture Fairness Alliance (AFA), is all about lobbying! Laura offers guidance and tips for lobbying for a plant-rich future, shares her own experiences, and so much more. Tune in! Leave us your thoughts on this clip, and anything else you’d like to see as bonus content, on the Flock Facebook Page. …
Laura Reese, co-founder of Agriculture Fairness Alliance (AFA), joins the podcast this week for a riveting conversation about food and farm policy and how each of us potentially has the power to influence it. A former Silicon Valley engineer, Laura explains how she shifted from product planning to federal policy in hopes of helping farmers and policymakers craft policy to allow …
This week’s bonus content is from episode 609 featuring incredible 14-year old activist Genesis Butler and her powerhouse mom, Genelle! In this exclusive bonus content, the mother-daughter duo offer advice to parents with kids who want to get involved in activism, share their thoughts on effective communication, tell us what gives them hope, and so much more. You don’t want to …
Our Hen House couldn’t be more excited to welcome youth activist Genesis Butler back to the podcast, this time joined by her powerhouse mom, Genelle Butler! In this awe-inspiring conversation, Genesis and Genelle share how the cruel reality behind chicken nuggets encouraged the 14-year old activist to stop eating meat at only three years of age. Genelle also shares how her …
We’re pleased to bring you this week’s bonus content from episode 608 with Henry Mance, author of the new book How to Love Animals In a Human-Shaped World! In this special bonus clip (recorded just for the Our Hen House flock!), Henry shares more of his amazing insights by providing a reading from his book. Tune in to check it out! …
Our Hen House welcomes author Henry Mance to the podcast this week for an insightful conversation about his debut book, How to Love Animals In a Human-Shaped World. Henry tells us how his young daughters inspired him and his hopes for the impact his book will have on readers: to help them understand what it truly means to love animals and …
For this week’s bonus, we’re excited to continue the thought-provoking conversation from episode episode 607 with political economist Jan Dutkiewicz, PhD. In this exclusive bonus interview, Jan shares his thoughts about individual activism and systemic change. Tune in to hear his insights on this and more! Leave us your thoughts on this clip, and anything else you’d like to see as …
Political economist Jan Dutkiewicz, PhD, joins the podcast for a fascinating conversation about the ethical, political, legal, social, and environmental intersections of meat consumption. A policy fellow at Harvard Law and a postdoctoral fellow at the Swiss National Science Foundation, Jan shares his thoughts on something we have all wondered about — why does mainstream media fail to cover animal agriculture’s …
This week’s bonus content is from episode 606 with brilliant lawyer and lecturer, John Adenitire, PhD. In this exclusive interview, John tells us all about his background in a religious upbringing and how it shaped his worldview as a current atheist. Plus, he and Mariann continue more intriguing philosophical discussions about animals. Check it out! Leave us your thoughts on this …
John Adenitire, PhD, joins the podcast this week for a truly fascinating episode about the philosophical underpinnings of animal law. A lawyer and a lecturer in the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London, John explains the differences between legal and moral philosophy, outlines the substantive theory of animal rights, and underscores why the rule of law is relevant, …
This week’s bonus content comes from episode 605 featuring Direct Action Everywhere lead organizer, Almira Tanner! In this exclusive bonus interview, Almira shares her thought-provoking journey to veganism which then led her to animal rights activism. She and Mariann also discuss human nature, changing the world for animals, and so much more. Don’t miss it! Leave us your thoughts on this …
We couldn’t be more excited to welcome animal activist and Direct Action Everywhere organizer Almira Tanner onto the podcast this week to discuss the groundbreaking legislation recently passed in Berkeley, CA drastically limiting the amount of animal-based products the city purchases, with a long-term goal of phasing out all animal products. Almira shares a behind-the-scenes look into Direct Action Everywhere’s first-of-its-kind …
This week’s bonus content from episode 604 features talented actress and inspiring animal rights advocate, Amy Jackson! In this exclusive bonus interview (recorded just for our flock!), Amy tells us about raising her two-year old son with compassionate values, talks about her fur family of rescues, shares how she stays positive, and so much more. Tune in and enjoy! Leave us …
Actress and animal-rights advocate Amy Jackson joins the podcast this week for an engaging conversation you definitely don’t want to miss! Known internationally for her work in award-winning Indian films, Amy discusses the very moment she realized animals are sentient and why she decided to devote her life to advocating for them. She shares the movie set experience that compelled her …
We’ve got an exciting treat for you for this week’s bonus content featuring a special reading from author and longtime animal rights activist Mark Hawthorne! Hopefully you’ve already tuned into episode 603 where Mark tells us all about his brand new book, The Way of the Rabbit, which explores the world of rabbits and hares and their unexpectedly large influence on …
Our Hen House is thrilled to welcome author and longtime animal activist Mark Hawthorne back on the podcast for an engaging conversation all about rabbits. Mark is here to talk about his latest book, The Way of the Rabbit, which explores the world of rabbits and hares and their unexpectedly large influence on human culture. Obviously this book was a work …
Excerpt of video description: “CultureShift Conversations: Jasmin Singer” by the Factory Farming Awareness Coalition (FFAC) The theme of our summer series is Media for Change. For our third and final event in this series, Jasmin Singer joins FFAC’s Executive Director Monica Chen in conversation about issues like radical body positivity, how to change the world for animals, and what Jasmin has …
Thomas Goodman joins the podcast this week for an engaging conversation about advancing the accessibility of plant-based foods and how we can all get involved in this crucial work. Founder of the non-profit Plant Dining Partnerships (PDP), Thomas discusses how PDP provides resources to help increase vegan options in restaurants, schools, hospitals, and more. He outlines their two-pronged approach: raising awareness …
Our Hen House is excited to welcome back Aysha Akhtar, MD, MPH, to the podcast this week for a critical conversation about animal testing and experimentation. President and CEO of the Center for Contemporary Sciences, Aysha outlines how the Center is working with academic institutions, governmental agencies, investors, and researchers to catalyze a shift away from the outdated use of animals …
Excerpt of video description: “How To Be A Fabulous Vegan With Jasmin Singer” from Chef AJ Live Longtime VegNews editor Jasmin Singer shares everything you need to know about the myths and realities of adopting a plant-based life (hint: it’s not all ugly plastic shoes and patchouli-scented deodorant). With 30 chapters (broken into daily topics) covering everything from that inevitable where-do-you-get-your-protein …
Join us for our very special 600th episode (!!!) as we celebrate with Andy Tabar and Paul Stellar, hosts of The Bearded Vegans, who are also observing a milestone of six years on-air! In this episode, Jasmin, Mariann, Andy, and Paul provide a unique behind-the-scenes look into the world of podcasting. The podcasters break down their approaches to discussing veganism’s ethical …
Our Hen House is honored to welcome animal rights activist Seb Alex onto the podcast this week. Seb, a Lebanon-based activist, explains how he shifted his activism from focusing on speaking engagements, in Europe and beyond, to online activism in the wake of COVID-19. He also outlines how the newly established Lebanese Vegans Social Hub serves as an animal rights center, …
We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Black VegFest founder Omowale Adewale back to the podcast this week! A passionate social justice activist fighting for the liberation of all beings, Omowale discusses food accessibility and why he believes we are at a critical moment in helping Black communities gain access to healthy produce at a low cost. He explains how he …
Our Hen House is excited to welcome activist and animal studies scholar nico stubler onto the podcast this week for a riveting conversation on animal rights activism. This conversation will make you think critically about different approaches to vegan activism, whether you agree with them or not. The scholar and activist shares their commitment to the Liberation Pledge—in which vegans make …
Our Hen House is thrilled to welcome Katie Cantrell, Director of Corporate Outreach at the Better Food Foundation, to the podcast this week. Katie gives us the low-down on the Better Food Foundation, how they’re focusing on food justice, and their efforts to transition society to a more just and sustainable food system, specifically by encouraging more plant-forward food policies. She …
Dr. Tyson-Lord Gray joins the podcast today for a riveting conversation about the intersections of animal rights, food justice, and the environmental movement. An attorney, professor, minister, and activist, Dr. Gray discusses how these social movements are often isolated from each other and how his varied roles in ministry, law, and academia help him see these connections more clearly. He explains …
We’re excited to switch things up this week to bring you a discussion of vegan representation in the arts and an unforgettable performance! John Yunker and Midge Raymond, co-founders of vegan publishing house Ashland Creek Press, join Mariann and Jasmin to perform the radio play Veganish: A John Yunker Play. There, we meet Jessica as she comes across her vegan idol …
Carolina Galvani, founder and CEO of the global animal-advocacy organization Sinergia Animal, joins Mariann on the podcast today for an insightful conversation about animal protection and veganism in the Global South. Carolina shares why she felt the need to launch Sinegeria Animal, how the organization is working to eradicate cruel treatment of animals while promoting plant-based diets, and how she’s helping …
Author, animal activist, and founder of Australia’s NSW Hen Rescue Catherine Kelaher joins us today to provide insight into her rescue work, share her most harrowing rescue experience (and the subsequent court case!), and detail how she goes about the rehoming process for rescued hens. She also tells us about her latest book, Saving Animals, a how-to guide for aspiring activists, …
We’re thrilled to welcome Haruko Kawano and Mian Osumi of VegeProject Japan to the podcast this week for an informative and fascinating conversation about Japan’s growing vegan movement. Founder of VegeProject Japan, Haruko discusses how she successfully helped implement vegan-friendly options at Kyoto University during her time there as a student and how, after graduation, inspired by her dog, she founded …
We’re excited to welcome activist Christopher “Soul” Eubanks to the podcast today for an empowering conversation about the importance of intersectional, vegan activism. A longtime creative—often using hip-hop, drawing, and film to express himself—Christopher tells Jasmin about his decision to leave his job in corporate America and use his talents to address political and social issues as an entrepreneur. Christopher discusses …
This week’s bonus content is from episode 589 with Laura Jean McKay, author of the award-winning novel The Animals in that Country. Laura joins us in this exclusive interview for more riveting conversation and a special reading from her book. Don’t miss it! Leave us your thoughts on this clip, and anything else you’d like to see as bonus content, on the Flock …
Laura Jean McKay joins us on the podcast this week for a riveting, literary conversation. Author of the award-winning novel The Animals in that Country, Laura discusses the challenge of writing dialogue for animals, why she rewrote her novel more than once, and shares her thoughts on anthropomorphism in literature. Laura reads a captivating passage and reflects on a chance encounter …
This week’s bonus content is from episode 588 featuring vegan stand-up comedian, Myq Kaplan! In this exclusive interview, Myq offers Jasmin advice about how to handle annoying life situations, keeping in mind some Stoic and Buddhist principles. You don’t want to miss this philosophical discussion which is simultaneously enlightening and hilarious! Leave us your thoughts on this clip, and anything else …
We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Myq Kaplan back to the podcast this week for an episode guaranteed to make you laugh! A renowned comedian and vegan activist, Myq tells Jasmin how he uses humor as a means to speak his truth regarding animals and veganism—without alienating his audience. Myq shares how he works to weave social justice advocacy into …
We’re incredibly excited to welcome Erin Wing to the podcast today for a deep dive into the role of animal cruelty investigators. Erin is the Deputy Director of Investigations at Animal Outlook, a national animal-advocacy nonprofit formerly known as Compassion Over Killing. In her conversation with Mariann, she provides a rare, inside look into the day-to-day lives of investigators who go …
Definitely tune into this week’s bonus content from episode 587 featuring Erin Wing, Deputy Director of Investigations at Animal Outlook. This exclusive interview (recorded just for the Our Hen House Flock!) delves deeper into the experience of a female undercover investigator working within dangerous male-dominated industries. Erin opens up to us about her childhood difficulties, tells us how her early experiences …
This week’s bonus episode is from episode 586 featuring the amazing Jennifer Stojkovic! Jennifer is the founder of Vegan Women Summit (VWS), a global events and media organization dedicated to empowering women as they work to incorporate vegan ethics and values into their careers. In this exclusive bonus content, she shares her incredibly moving vegan story and much more. Leave us your thoughts on this clip, …
Jennifer Stojkovic joins us on the podcast this week for a powerful and information-packed conversation about the role of women and women-owned businesses in the post-animal economy. Jennifer is the founder of Vegan Women Summit (VWS), a global events and media organization dedicated to empowering women as they work to incorporate vegan ethics and values into their careers. In her conversation …
We’re eager to share this week’s bonus content from episode 585 featuring the truly amazing Kimberly Renee Barnes, Founder of Might Be Vegan! In this exclusive interview, Kimberly opens up about her past and her passions. She explains how her background in marketing and her talent for creative writing merges with her philanthropic nature to create a recipe for success in …
We are so pleased to welcome Kimberly Renee Barnes, Founder of Might Be Vegan, to the podcast this week for a truly one-of-a-kind episode! But first, Jasmin and Mariann speak with Chilean activist (and Our Hen House Flock member!) Soledad Robledo to tell us about an urgent extradition campaign in which Chile is seeking to bring an animal abuser from New …
This week’s bonus content is from episode 584 with the inspirational Ana Bradley! Ana is Executive Director at Sentient Media, a non-profit journalism organization seeking to create transparency around the role of animals in our daily lives. In this exclusive interview (recorded just for the Our Hen House Flock!), Ana opens up about her personal life, reveals the motivation behind her …
Ana Bradley joins the podcast today, and this is an episode that no one is going to want to miss! Ana is the Executive Director at Sentient Media, a non-profit journalism organization seeking to create transparency around the role of animals in our daily lives. In her conversation with Jasmin, she shares the most significant challenges she and her colleagues face …
In this week’s bonus interview, we continue the captivating conversation from episode 583 with environmental historian, Troy Vettese, whose academic focus is on energy, animals, and neoliberal environmental thought. Troy and Mariann discuss environmental issues, overpopulation, how ancient philosophers pointed to meat-eating as the original cause of wars, and more. Don’t miss it! Leave us your thoughts on this clip, and …
Troy Vettese joins us on the podcast this week for an insightful, and sometimes provocative, conversation about the intersections of animal rights and Marxism. Troy shares why he believes all vegans need a Marxist worldview, and you may be surprised by exactly what he means by this assertion. He also discusses how various political and economic systems can help, or deter, …
We’re excited to bring you this week’s bonus content from episode 582 where we continue our conversation with Hakeem Jimo, vegan entrepreneur and co-founder of Nigeria’s first plant-based restaurant, Veggie Victory. In this exclusive interview, Hakeem describes his relationship to food during his childhood in Germany, explains pivotal moments in his life that led him to become passionate about changing the …
Hakeem Jimo joins us this week for an insightful and inspiring conversation about Nigeria’s growing vegan movement and the meat alternative making a splash there: Vchunks. Hakeem tells us all about developing Vchunks specifically for the Nigerian palate. Not an imitation of meat substitutes commonly found in European and US markets, Vchunks—Hakeem shares—are designed to serve the needs of vegans in …
This week’s flock bonus content from episode 581 features Jamie Woodhouse, a sentientist, humanist, and vegan who believes in compassion for all sentient beings. In this exclusive interview, Jamie tells us about his personal journey starting as a teenager which led him to his thoughtful worldview. He and Mariann continue a fascinating discussion about philosophy, strategies for creating social change for …
Jamie Woodhouse joins us this week for an intriguing, dare-we-say captivating, conversation about “sentientism,” a philosophical worldview that encompasses vegan values. First developed and named in the 1970s, sentientism, quite simply, grants moral consideration to all sentient beings. Jamie tells us what he believes are the two central pillars of sentientism and what sentientists think about compassion, consciousness and morality. He …
Excerpt of: “Jasmin Singer and the Cruelty-Free Star Trek Vegan Utopian Future We’re Heading Towards” from Broccoli and Ice Cream In this episode of Conversations with Vegan Women Leaders, we interview Jasmin Singer, a writer and speaker on topics including radical body positivity, personal narrative as a means of social justice, and how to change the world for animals. → Vegan …
