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Episode 616: Why is Vegan Media Essential? w/ Richie Bowie

by Jasmin and Mariann October 30, 2021
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Our Hen House welcomes Richie Bowie, Senior Editor of VegNews Magazine, for an engaging, critical conversation about what vegan media is and what it needs to be in order to change the world. Richie joins Jasmin to discuss how the misperception that veganism is a white movement has withstood the test of time despite the higher percentage of Black Americans identifying …

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October 30, 2021
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Episode 615.5: “Antiracism in Animal Advocacy” Audio Series Part IV – Leading

by Jasmin and Mariann October 28, 2021
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Our Hen House is honored to bring you the final episode of the four-part audio series of the groundbreaking book, Antiracism in Animal Advocacy: Igniting Cultural Transformation. Our Hen House’s very own Jasmin Singer is the editor of this recently released anthology published by Lantern Books and Media, in collaboration with Encompass, Sentient Media, and, of course, Our Hen House.  The …

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October 28, 2021
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Episode 615: Plant-Based Politician w/ Pearl Brunt

by Jasmin and Mariann October 23, 2021
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Our Hen House is excited to welcome plant-based food advocate and political candidate Pearl Brunt to the podcast this week. Pearl is running for a seat on the Town Council in Pittsford, NY. She joins Mariann to discuss how her political aspirations intersect with her love of promoting healthy, ethical food choices and introducing people to plant-based foods. A firm believer …

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October 23, 2021
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Episode 614.5: “Antiracism in Animal Advocacy” Audio Series Part III – Accountability

by Jasmin and Mariann October 21, 2021
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Welcome to the third episode of the four-part audio series of the groundbreaking book, Antiracism in Animal Advocacy: Igniting Cultural Transformation. Our Hen House’s very own Jasmin Singer is the editor of this recently released anthology published by Lantern Books and Media, in collaboration with Encompass, Sentient Media, and, of course, Our Hen House.  The book is a collection of essays written …

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October 21, 2021
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Episode 614: Allowed to Grow Old w/ Isa Leshko

by Jasmin and Mariann October 16, 2021
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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 …

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October 16, 2021
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Episode 613.5: “Antiracism in Animal Advocacy” Audio Series Part II – Introspection

by Jasmin and Mariann October 14, 2021
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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 …

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October 14, 2021
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Episode 613: Vegan Voices with Joanne Kong, PhD

by Jasmin and Mariann October 9, 2021
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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 …

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October 9, 2021
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Episode 612.5: “Antiracism in Animal Advocacy” Audio Series Episode Part I – Awakening

by Jasmin and Mariann October 7, 2021
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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 …

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October 7, 2021
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Episode 612: Wildlife in Crisis w/ Kate Wall

by Jasmin and Mariann October 2, 2021
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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 …

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October 2, 2021
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Episode 611: One Hundred Dogs and Counting w/ Cara Achterberg

by Jasmin and Mariann September 25, 2021
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▶ 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 …

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September 25, 2021
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Episode 610: How to Lobby for a Plant-Rich Future with Laura Reese

by Jasmin and Mariann September 18, 2021
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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 …

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September 18, 2021
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Episode 609: Animal Activism: The Next Generation w/ Genesis and Genelle Butler

by Jasmin and Mariann September 11, 2021
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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 …

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September 11, 2021
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Episode 608: How to Love Animals in a Human-Shaped World w/ Henry Mance

by Jasmin and Mariann September 4, 2021
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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 …

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September 4, 2021
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Episode 607: The Politics of Meat ft. Jan Dutkiewicz

by Jasmin and Mariann August 28, 2021
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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 …

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August 28, 2021
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Episode 606: If the Law Took Animals Seriously, ft. Dr. John Adenitire

by Jasmin and Mariann August 21, 2021
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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, …

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August 21, 2021
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Episode 605: Berkeley Shuns Meat! ft. Almira Tanner

by Jasmin and Mariann August 14, 2021
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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 …

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August 14, 2021
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Episode 604: Ambassador for Animals ft. Amy Jackson

by Jasmin and Mariann August 6, 2021
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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 …

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August 6, 2021
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Episode 603: The Way of the Rabbit ft. Mark Hawthorne

by Jasmin and Mariann July 31, 2021
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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 …

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July 31, 2021
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Episode 602: Plant Dining Partnerships ft. Thomas Goodman

by Jasmin and Mariann July 24, 2021
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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 …

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July 24, 2021
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Episode 601: The Shift Away from Vivisection ft. Aysha Akhtar

by Jasmin and Mariann July 17, 2021
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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 …

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July 17, 2021
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Episode 600: Celebrating Milestones with The Bearded Vegans ft. Andy Tabar and Paul Steller

by Jasmin and Mariann July 10, 2021
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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 …

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July 10, 2021
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Episode 599: Supporting Community ft. Seb Alex

by Jasmin and Mariann July 3, 2021
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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, …

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July 3, 2021
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Episode 598: The Rise of Black Veganism ft. Omowale Adewale

by Jasmin and Mariann June 26, 2021
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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 …

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June 26, 2021
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Episode 597: The Liberation Pledge ft. nico stubler

by Jasmin and Mariann June 19, 2021
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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 …

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June 19, 2021
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Episode 596: DefaultVeg ft. Katie Cantrell

by Jasmin and Mariann June 12, 2021
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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 …

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June 12, 2021
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Episode 595: Justice for Humans AND Animals, ft. Dr. Tyson-Lord Gray

by Jasmin and Mariann June 5, 2021
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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 …

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June 5, 2021
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Episode 594: Veganish ft. John Yunker and Midge Raymond

by Jasmin and Mariann May 29, 2021
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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 …

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May 29, 2021
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Episode 593: Sinergia Animal ft. Carolina Galvani

by Jasmin and Mariann May 22, 2021
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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 …

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May 22, 2021
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Episode 592: Saving Animals ft. Catherine Kelaher

by Jasmin and Mariann May 15, 2021
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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, …

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May 15, 2021
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Episode 591: VegeProject Japan ft. Haruko Kawano and Mian Osumi

by Jasmin and Mariann May 8, 2021
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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 …

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May 8, 2021
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Episode 590: Creativity and Activism with Christopher “Soul” Eubanks

by Jasmin and Mariann May 1, 2021
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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 …

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May 1, 2021
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Episode 589: The Animals in That Country ft. Laura Jean McKay

by Jasmin and Mariann April 24, 2021
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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 …

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April 24, 2021
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Episode 588: Shining Light on Serious Topics ft. Myq Kaplan

by Jasmin and Mariann April 17, 2021
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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 …

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April 17, 2021
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Episode 587: Going Undercover for Animals ft. Erin Wing

by Jasmin and Mariann April 10, 2021
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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 …

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April 10, 2021
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Episode 586: Women-Owned Businesses in the Post-Animal Economy ft. Jennifer Stojkovic

by Jasmin and Mariann April 3, 2021
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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 …

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April 3, 2021
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Episode 585: Food Love ft. Kimberly Renee Barnes

by Jasmin and Mariann March 27, 2021
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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 …

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March 27, 2021
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Episode 584: Sentient Media ft. Ana Bradley

by Jasmin and Mariann March 20, 2021
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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 …

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March 20, 2021
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Episode 583: Half-Earth Socialism ft. Troy Vettese

by Jasmin and Mariann March 13, 2021
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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, …

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March 13, 2021
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Episode 582: Plant-Powered in Nigeria ft. Hakeem Jimo

by Jasmin and Mariann March 6, 2021
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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 …

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March 6, 2021
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Episode 581: Sentientism ft. Jamie Woodhouse

by Jasmin and Mariann February 27, 2021
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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 …

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February 27, 2021
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Episode 580: Pediatricians and Plant-Based Diets ft. Dr. Reshma Shah and Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster

by Jasmin and Mariann February 20, 2021
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This week, plant-based pediatricians Dr. Reshma Shah and Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster join Jasmin to share their thoughts on how both adults and children can best transition from a standard diet to a plant-based diet, and discuss how they each made that change themselves during their medical careers. Dr. Yami shares how she got lost in a plant-based rabbit hole on her …

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February 20, 2021
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Episode 579: Born Free ft. Angela Grimes

by Jasmin and Mariann February 13, 2021
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Angela Grimes, the CEO of Born Free USA, joins us for this week’s episode on a very timely and crucially important subject — the highly problematic and cruel conditions within wildlife wet markets. She and Mariann discuss the connections between these hideous markets, which are found all over the world, and human disease outbreaks, including, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic. Angela …

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February 13, 2021
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Episode 578: Justice for All, Including Animals, ft Senator Jabari Brisport

by Jasmin and Mariann February 6, 2021
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This week, we have such a powerhouse interview! Newly elected New York State Senator Jabari Brisport joins us to explain how he successfully showcased his strong support for animal rights and veganism (yup!) while running for election. In fact, he points out, it actually created a platform for discussing all of the social justice issues he is passionate about. He shares …

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February 6, 2021
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Episode 577: Archiving Animal Rights ft Kim Stallwood

by Jasmin and Mariann January 30, 2021
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Kim Stallwood is truly one of the founders of the modern animal rights movement, and we are thrilled to have him join us this week on the podcast. He and Mariann discuss the long term history of the movement, the recent extraordinary acquisition of Kim’s collection of books and artifacts by the British Library, and what the Library selected to preserve …

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January 30, 2021
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Episode 576: Measuring Wild Animal Welfare ft. Michelle Graham

by Jasmin and Mariann January 23, 2021
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Michelle Graham joins the podcast today and we love this conversation! Michelle is the Executive Director of Wild Animal Initiative (WAI), where she focuses encouraging and facilitating research on wild animal welfare. We talk to Michelle about why we must focus on wild animal welfare, even when so many domesticated animals continue to suffer at the hands of humans. She also …

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January 23, 2021
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Episode 575: African Vegan Traditions ft. Chef Cola

by Jasmin and Mariann January 16, 2021
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The incredible Chef Cola joins the podcast from Zimbabwe this week and we couldn’t be more excited. Nicola “Chef Cola” Kagoro founded African Vegan On A Budget in 2016 to raise awareness about plant-based eating and to inspire people to incorporate vegan meals into their diet everyday. She teamed up with the International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF) to establish a vegan camp …

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January 16, 2021
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Episode 574: Effective Business Planning in Animal Advocacy ft. Caryn Ginsberg

by Jasmin and Mariann January 9, 2021
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Caryn Ginsberg of Priority Visions joins us today to discuss her transition from the business sector into the animal protection arena and how she helps advocacy groups become more effective with their strategic planning to ensure they use their resources in the most effective way possible. She explains her new Corona to Collaboration, Innovation to Inclusion: Issues and Opportunities in Farmed Animal …

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January 9, 2021
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Episode 573: Do Aquatic Animals Matter? ft Becky Jenkins

by Jasmin and Mariann January 2, 2021
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Becky Jenkins, who is the Executive Director of the Aquatic Life Institute, joins us on Our Hen House to explain why aquatic animals should be a primary focus of the animal protection movement and why the Institute decided to focus on the fish farming aspect of animal agriculture. She also provides a brief overview of this far-too-little-known but huge industry, including …

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January 2, 2021
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Episode 572: Veggie Mijas ft Amy Quichiz

by Jasmin and Mariann December 26, 2020
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Amy Quichiz joins Our Hen House podcast co-host Jasmin Singer in this episode to tell us about an extraordinary collective she co-founded, Veggie Mijas, and how it started and how it has since grown. Amy was inspired to found this vibrant community, which has since expanded well beyond its original home on Instagram, because she wanted to show the Latinx community …

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December 26, 2020
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Episode 571: Life After Labs ft Gina Lynn

by Jasmin and Mariann December 19, 2020
written by Jasmin and Mariann

This week’s guest is Gina Lynn, founder of New Life Animal Sanctuary, and we couldn’t be more excited. Gina has dedicated her entire life to animal advocacy and activism. After years of organizing protests, conferences, marches, etc., co-producing an internationally distributed grassroots animal rights magazine, and enduring the stress of government harassment, Gina sought a gentler approach to getting the message out. …

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December 19, 2020
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Episode 570: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Animal Rights ft. Michelle Rojas-Soto

by Jasmin and Mariann December 12, 2020
written by Jasmin and Mariann

This week’s episode features a riveting interview with Michelle Rojas-Soto that was originally recorded at the Farmed Animal Conference E-summit (FACES) earlier this year. Michelle is the managing director at Encompass, a non-profit that supports animal advocates of the global majority and provides diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting to farmed animal protection organizations. She is a long-time advocate for racial justice, …

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December 12, 2020
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Episode 569: The Walrus and the Whistleblower ft. Nathalie Bibeau

by Jasmin and Mariann December 5, 2020
written by Jasmin and Mariann

Nathalie Bibeau, who joins us this week, is a director and producer who began her career at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation with the landmark series, Canada: A People’s History. An award-winning director and producer, Nathalie has since produced documentary projects such as Africa on the Move, which won a Gemini Award—presented by the Academy for Canadian Cinema and Television—for Best Documentary …

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December 5, 2020
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Episode 568: Researching Ethical Sustainable Materials ft. Nicole Rawling

by Jasmin and Mariann November 28, 2020
written by Jasmin and Mariann

We’re thrilled to have Nicole Rawling join us on the podcast. Nicole has worked with fashion companies, scientists, and investors worldwide to encourage the development of alternative materials with the aim of replacing animal products. She founded Material Innovation Initiative after identifying the potential of the next-gen materials market through her her work as the Good Food Institute’s Director of International Engagement. …

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November 28, 2020
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Episode 567.5: “Sanctuary: A Radio Play” Recorded Live In New York City

by Jasmin and Mariann November 24, 2020
written by Jasmin and Mariann

Welcome to this extraordinary holiday episode in which we present Sanctuary: A Radio Play, an annual Thanksgiving tradition at Our Hen House! This special performance marks the world premiere of John Yunker’s Sanctuary at New York City’s Symphony Space during the Culture & Animals Foundation’s 2017 Compassion Arts Festival. We were thrilled to have been a part of this fun, engaging, …

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November 24, 2020
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Episode 567: Living Future ft Melissa Hoffman and Shawn Smith

by Jasmin and Mariann November 21, 2020
written by Jasmin and Mariann

This week we’re pleased to feature Shawn Smith and Melissa Hoffman of LivingFuture Foundation. The two live on SHO Farm, a 1300-acre regenerative vegan farm in Vermont, where they farm and steward the land so that all occupants can coexist in harmony. Shawn and Melissa are passionate about the long-term viability of food-medicine agriculture and the ecosystems that support life on …

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November 21, 2020
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Episode 566: Nourishment from Within ft Haile Thomas

by Jasmin and Mariann November 14, 2020
written by Jasmin and Mariann

At just 19 years old, Haile Thomas is already an international speaker, wellness activist, vegan advocate, and the author of Living Lively: 80 Plant-Based Recipes to Activate Your Power and Feed Your Potential.  Needless to say, we are thrilled that she is joining us on Our Hen House this week. Haile is the founder and CEO of HAPPY (Healthy, Active, Positive, …

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November 14, 2020
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Episode 565: A Modern Horror Story ft Juliet Gellatley

by Jasmin and Mariann November 7, 2020
written by Jasmin and Mariann

Juliet Gellatley joins the podcast today and we seriously couldn’t be more excited about this conversation. She’s the founder and director of Viva!, a campaigning charity that has been a foundational force for the advances for veganism and animal rights in the UK and elsewhere (and also kicked off Jasmin‘s career in animal rights!). Long before many others got on board, …

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November 7, 2020
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Episode 564: Plant Based News ft Robbie Lockie

by Jasmin and Mariann October 31, 2020
written by Jasmin and Mariann

It’s Jasmin’s birthday and also the beginning of Our Hen House’s end of year fundraising! Between now and December 31 our Barnyard Benefactors will donate $20,000, IF (and it’s a big if) that amount is matched by our listeners. Also, this year we’re thrilled announce that there’s a separate anonymous donor who’s willing to match ANOTHER $20,000. This means that, if …

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October 31, 2020
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Episode 563: HIDDEN: Animals in the Anthropocene ft. Jo-Anne McArthur

by Jasmin and Mariann October 24, 2020
written by Jasmin and Mariann

Jasmin and Mariann kick the show off with a discussion of Jasmin’s trip to the Catskill Animal Sanctuary and her visit with her namesake pig. They also chat about My Octopus Teacher, the Netflix documentary, what Jasmin got out of watching it, her reservations about it, and why Mariann is reluctant to give it a try. Mariann delves into a quick …

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October 24, 2020
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Episode 562: Are There Really Too Many Animals? ft. Stephanie Boyles Griffin

by Jasmin and Mariann October 17, 2020
written by Jasmin and Mariann

Jasmin and Mariann start off the show with a report from Jasmin on her disturbing discovery from a Facebook group that a local dairy farm is endorsing The Three Percenters, a far right militia group. Yikes! She also tells us about her efforts to educate folks about the enthusiasm of white supremacists for the dairy industry. In this week’s featured vegan …

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October 17, 2020
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