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Love for Animals in Uganda, w/ Musisi Mike

by Jasmin and Mariann September 23, 2023
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We love hearing from people around the world who care about animals, and this week’s guest definitely fills the bill. Tune in to hear about all of the work Musisi Mike, founder of Luv4All Uganda, is doing to grow compassion for both animals and humans, including running Uganda’s first all-vegan school.  

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September 23, 2023
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Veganism in Taiwan and China w/ Gina Song Lopez

by Jasmin and Mariann September 16, 2023
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We love hearing what’s going on in the world of veganism and animal rights around the world, and this week we catch up with Gina Song Lopez, who is conducting research on the vegan and animal rights movement in Taiwan and China.  

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September 16, 2023
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An Animal Rights Strategy Session w/ Esther Salomon

by Jasmin and Mariann September 9, 2023
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Strategy is a big topic of debate amongst animal activists. What is the best way forward to create the most change? Esther Salomon of Animal Think Tank joins us to discuss the strategies and many lessons the animal rights community can learn from other justice movements throughout history.  

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September 9, 2023
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Animal Journalism w/ Jessica Scott-Reid

by Jasmin and Mariann September 2, 2023
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Every activist knows that journalists who are willing to cover serious animal stories are all too rare, but this week we will be talking to someone who has carved out a career doing exactly that. Freelance journalist and animal advocate Jessica Scott-Reid shares her experience in the world of animal-related journalism.  

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September 2, 2023
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Animal Law Podcast #99: The Case of the Prohibited Protest

by Mariann August 30, 2023
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Civil rights attorney Matthew Strugar joins me this week to talk about a case in Washington, DC, involving the rights of animal activists protesting the sale of foie gras at two prominent restaurants in that city. Our conversation will involve the controversial use of anti-stalking laws to limit protests, as well as the successful use of DC’s anti-SLAPP law to defend …

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August 30, 2023
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Saving Animals in Nepal w/ Sneha Shrestha

by Jasmin and Mariann August 26, 2023
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There’s nothing we love more than talking to people who are saving animals in places we’ve never been to, and today we’ll be talking to Sneha Shrestha in Nepal about her extraordinary work saving dogs, helping farmed animals, and spreading veganism through her organization, Sneha’s Care.  

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August 26, 2023
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The EATS Act is a “Race to the Bottom” w/ Chris Green

by Jasmin and Mariann August 19, 2023
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Do you try to keep up with animal-related legislation but sometimes find yourself wondering what it all means? This week we get some answers regarding the hugely important EATS Act and the effort to eradicate state animal welfare laws from Chris Green, Executive Director of the Brooks McCormick Jr. Animal Law & Policy Program at Harvard Law.  

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August 19, 2023
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The Veganic Grower’s Handbook w/ Jimmy Videle

by Jasmin and Mariann August 12, 2023
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There is no place more relaxing than a beautiful garden, and nothing better to eat than homegrown fruits and vegetables, but what is a vegan to do when all of the potting soils and fertilizers are riddled with animal products? Jimmy Videle has the answers, and he joins us today to discuss his new book, The Veganic Grower’s Handbook: Cultivating Fruits, …

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August 12, 2023
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Sweet Farm Climate Sanctuary w/ Nate Salpeter & Shira Jacobson

by Jasmin and Mariann August 5, 2023
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Panicked about climate? Wondering what to do? Nate Salpeter and Shira Jacobson join us to discuss Sweet Farm, a sanctuary that is attacking the climate crisis from many different angles. From animal rescue to the most sophisticated agriculture technology, from plant-based regenerative ag to composting, Sweet Farm will give you hope and inspire you on your journey!  

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August 5, 2023
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Designing for the Movement w/ Zeynep Sağlamöz

by Jasmin and Mariann July 29, 2023
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Ever felt motivated to be more active but didn’t know where to find the resources to get started? This week Mariann speaks with Zeynep Sağlamöz, Global Graphics Coordinator for Animal Save Movement, about the fantastic resources they have made available to activists. She also tells us about animal rescue efforts during Turkey’s recent devastating earthquakes and the awe-inspiring progress made by …

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July 29, 2023
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Animal Law Podcast #98: The Animal Law Firm

by Mariann July 26, 2023
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On this episode,  we have something a bit different. I will be talking with Kristina Bergsten, the owner and founder of The Animal Law Firm, a Colorado law firm with a multi-state practice. For those of you who are graduating from Law School or just looking to change your career and wondering whether you can make a living doing animal law, …

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July 26, 2023
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State of the Union w/ Jane O’Hara

by Jasmin and Mariann July 22, 2023
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Has a painting or piece of artwork ever stopped you immediately, demanding your full attention? Such is so often the case with Jane O’Hara’s paintings. This week, Jane joins us for a conversation about her artwork, which highlights  “the failure of the human-animal bond and the tendency of humans to impose their own agenda despite the risks.” We specifically discuss her …

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July 22, 2023
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Animal Rights ASAP! w/ Faraz Harsini

by Jasmin and Mariann July 15, 2023
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Faraz Harsini, Ph.D., realized something was missing from the animal rights movement and decided to fill that gap. The organization he founded, Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP), is helping university students and others on campus build ongoing, lasting advocacy organizations. We discuss ASAP’s long-term plans for expansion, how students can get help starting their own chapter, the support ASAP offers, …

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July 15, 2023
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Saving an Endangered Species w/ Chris Allieri

by Jasmin and Mariann July 8, 2023
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Chris Allieri is on a mission to save the Piping Plover, a species of beach-nesting shorebirds at risk of extinction. Founder of the NYC Plover Project, Chris, tells us about these delightful birds, their habitat, and the factors driving their potential demise. Chris discusses how he, alongside his team of volunteers, helps ensure the birds’ safety as best they can in …

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July 8, 2023
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A new type of DELINQUENT w/ Aiyana Goodfellow

by Jasmin and Mariann July 1, 2023
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Writer, liberator, and self-described DELINQUENT Aiyana Goodfellow joins the podcast this week for an eye-opening conversation that just might shift your perspective on many things, including veganism, anti-speciesism, and activism.  Aiyana shares their thoughts on the mainstream vegan movement and the importance of developing one’s own ideology instead of simply “performing goodness” in your lifestyle and activism. We dive into why …

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July 1, 2023
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Animal Law Podcast #97: The Case of the Miserable Monkeys and the Apathetic Agency

by Mariann June 28, 2023
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On this episode of the podcast, I will be talking, once again, with Katherine Meyer, who is the Director of Harvard Law School’s Animal Law and Policy Clinic, about a recent decision in a case handled by the clinic entitled New England Anti Vivisection Society (now known as Rise for Animals v  Elizabeth Goldentyre). This case involves the provision of the …

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June 28, 2023
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Vegan Comedy is Not an Oxymoron w/ Myq Kaplan

by Jasmin and Mariann June 24, 2023
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Comedian Myq Kaplan is back on the podcast this week to discuss the intersection of animal rights, activism, and the creative arts. We discuss Myq’s latest comedy album, A.K.A., as well as the recently widely released Live In Between Albums, and he gives us a behind-the-scenes look into his creative process. The vegan comedian also dishes on his upcoming appearance at …

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June 24, 2023
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Weighing Animal Welfare w/ Bob Fischer

by Jasmin and Mariann June 17, 2023
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When it comes to thinking about animals, Bob Fischer believes we should be doing it more often and more deeply. A professor of philosophy at Texas State University and the author of, among other things, Animal Ethics—A Contemporary Introduction, Bob joins the podcast this week for a conversation about animal ethics, philosophy, and activism. Bob shares how empirical data and philosophical …

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June 17, 2023
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Rowdy Girl w/ Renee King-Sonnen & Tommy Sonnen

by Jasmin and Mariann June 10, 2023
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From Texas cattle ranchers to vegan sanctuary founders, Renee King-Sonnen and Tommy Sonnen have turned around their lives and are helping others, both animal and human, to do the same. Now, the incredible story of how they have rescued and continue to care for 137 animals has caught the attention of filmmaker Jason Goldman, who embarked on capturing their daily lives …

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June 10, 2023
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Total Liberation w/ Yvette Baker

by Jasmin and Mariann June 3, 2023
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Longtime animal advocates may be familiar with the term total liberation, but what exactly does this mean? Yvette Baker joins us today for an exploration of total liberation activism and its profound influence on her own animal advocacy. In our conversation, she sheds light on oppressive language commonly used when representing animals and urges everyone to unlearn and challenge it for …

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June 3, 2023
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Animal Liberation Now w/ Peter Singer

by Jasmin and Mariann May 27, 2023
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This episode of Our Hen House features an animal rights legend, renowned philosopher, and ethicist, Peter Singer. In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore a range of topics, including the principle of equal consideration of interests, the nuance between sentience and consciousness, and the evolution of the animal movement since Peter’s groundbreaking book Animal Liberation was first released 50 years ago. Peter …

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May 27, 2023
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Animal Law Podcast #96: What Happened to the Pigs at the Supreme Court?

by Mariann May 24, 2023
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If you are pleased that California’s Prop 12 (which, in a small but important way, limits the amount of suffering that can be imposed on mother pigs) survived in the Supreme Court, but you are still unclear as to exactly why and exactly who voted for what, you have come to the right place. Today I will be talking, once again, …

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May 24, 2023
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Documentaries That Change the World w/ Louie Psihoyos

by Jasmin and Mariann May 20, 2023
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This week we dive into the world of documentary filmmaking with renowned photographer and documentary film director Louie Psihoyos. Louie is perhaps best known for his 2009 film, the Academy Award-winning documentary The Cove, which shed a brutal light on the remarkably cruel dolphin hunt in Taiji, Japan. In our conversation, Louie shares how movies can help change the world and …

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May 20, 2023
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Jumpstarting a Vegan Lifestyle w/ Ted & Carol Barnett

by Jasmin and Mariann May 13, 2023
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The Standard American Diet—heavy in dairy and meat products—has long been known to contribute to chronic, diet-related illnesses, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Long-time vegans know this quite well, but what about the general public?  Dr. Ted Barnett and Carol Barnett join the podcast to discuss the Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute and how they support those looking to switch …

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May 13, 2023
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Environmental and Animal Rights Journalism w/Spencer Roberts

by Jasmin and Mariann May 6, 2023
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Last autumn, the Alaska Department of Fish & Game canceled the crabbing season for the Alaskan snow crab for the first time in history after the crustaceans’ population dropped an astonishing 87 percent. This is only one of the stories recently covered in depth by ecologist and journalist Spencer Roberts, who joins us on the podcast for an overarching conversation about …

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May 6, 2023
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The Tiny Chef! w/ Rachel Larsen

by Jasmin and Mariann April 29, 2023
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Just five years ago, a very small herbivorous chef who resides in a modest tree stump took Instagram by storm, impressing thousands with his culinary expertise and tiny, plant-based eats—and he hasn’t slowed down since. In fact, he even helms his very own show on Nick Jr. The Tiny Chef has captured hearts worldwide, and this week, director and animator Rachel …

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April 29, 2023
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Animal Law Podcast #95: The Case of A Little Girl and Her Goat

by Mariann April 26, 2023
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On this episode, I will be talking, once again, to Vanessa Shakib of the California law firm, Advancing Law for Animals. Vanessa is representing E.L., who, though you don’t know her by name, you have definitely heard about. She is the young girl whose beloved goat, Cedar, who started out as a 4H project, was brutally killed against E.L.’s wishes in …

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April 26, 2023
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The Foster Farms Rescue and Trial, w/ Alexandra Paul and Alicia Santurio

by Jasmin and Mariann April 22, 2023
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In September of 2021, Alicia Santurio and Baywatch actor Alexandra Paul rescued Jax and Ethan, two gravely ill chickens, from a transport truck heading for a slaughterhouse owned by Foster Farms. The activists faced misdemeanor charges for petty theft, and this March, they stood before a 12-person jury as part of a nine-day trial, previously unheard of for such charges.  Alexandra …

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April 22, 2023
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Farm Sanctuary’s “Food Systems Shift” w/ Aaron Rimmler-Cohen

by Jasmin and Mariann April 15, 2023
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Since its founding in 1986, Farm Sanctuary has advocated for farmed animals and large-scale institutional reform with the ultimate goal of removing animals from the food system. Senior Director of Advocacy Aaron Rimmler-Cohen joins the podcast this week to discuss Farm Sanctuary’s Food Systems Shift program. In our conversation, Aaron discusses the disastrous policy of government subsidies of animal products and …

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April 15, 2023
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Coffee Wars w/ Kate Nash

by Jasmin and Mariann April 8, 2023
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Humor can be a powerful tool to promote change – and vegan actress and musician Kate Nash knows how to wield it to hilarious effect. We’re thrilled to welcome Kate for a discussion about her recent film, Coffee Wars, which manages to deliver a powerful pro-animal message while, at the same time, making everyone laugh. As we all know, that’s not …

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April 8, 2023
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Plant-Based Nation w/ Dr. Milton Mills

by Jasmin and Mariann April 1, 2023
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Dr. Milton Mills, a prominent advocate for plant-based diets and a practicing physician, joins us this week for an in-depth discussion about the misconceptions surrounding vegan diets and how such misunderstandings have evolved over time. Dr. Mills, who offers extensive evidence that humans aren’t innate omnivores, thoroughly debunks the myth that humans need meat to be healthy and explains how taking …

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April 1, 2023
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Animal Law Podcast #94: The Case of the Illegal Secrets

by Mariann March 29, 2023
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On this episode, I will be talking, once again, with Asher Smith, Director of Litigation at the PETA Foundation, about a recent victory in the 9th Circuit in Sullivan v The University of Washington. This case involves a crucially important aspect of the Animal Welfare Act – the IACUC, or Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. The Act provides, rather unfortunately, …

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March 29, 2023
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Supplements without Suffering w/ Maria Cebrian

by Jasmin and Mariann March 25, 2023
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Did you know dietary supplements often contain hidden animal-based ingredients, and there are no requirements for this to be disclosed on the label? This week, Terraseed founder Maria Cebrian joins the podcast to discuss vitamins for vegans and the challenges of sourcing high-quality plant-based ingredients and truly eco-friendly packaging. She also describes how Terraseed has partnered with Animal Save Movement for …

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March 25, 2023
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High Impact Athletes w/ Marcus Daniell

by Jasmin and Mariann March 18, 2023
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When Marcus Daniell isn’t on the tennis court winning Olympic titles, he’s focused on high-impact charitable giving. He joins us on the podcast from New Zealand for a conversation about his organization, High Impact Athletes, which helps athletes create world-changing impacts through charitable donations. In our discussion, Marcus details athletes’ historical donating patterns and how High Impact Athletes helps connect them …

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March 18, 2023
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A Cat Rescuer You Need to Hear From w/ Sterling “TrapKing” Davis

by Jasmin and Mariann March 11, 2023
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Before he was a cat rescuer, Sterling “TrapKing” Davis was a rapper—a unique trajectory in the field of animal rescue. Sterling—who dedicated himself to improving the lives of stray cats after a lifelong connection to them—joins us today for a delightful conversation about, among other things, trap-neuter-return (TNR) and how he’s working to increase diversity within cat rescue.  In our discussion, …

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March 11, 2023
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Food System Innovations w/ David Meyer and Galina Hale

by Jasmin and Mariann March 4, 2023
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Disrupting the global food system is one of the most pressing issues of our lifetimes—and it’s no small lift. Today, we welcome two powerhouses working to help the world shift to a kinder, plant-based food system. David Meyer and Galina Hale serve as the CEO and Chief Research Officer, respectively, of Food System Innovations (FSI). They join us this week to …

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March 4, 2023
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Always for the Animals w/ Dr. Krista Hiddema

by Jasmin and Mariann February 25, 2023
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Why do women in the institutional animal rights movement often feel unable to speak up? Why are animal rights organizations losing too much talent to burnout because of negative employment experiences? Dr. Krista Hiddema joins us to discuss her doctoral research on women’s experiences working professionally within the animal rights movement and the factors that, she asserts, too often drive them …

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February 25, 2023
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Animal Law Podcast #93: The Apparently Never-ending Case of Sanctuary for Chimpanzees

by Mariann February 22, 2023
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On today’s episode, I will be talking to Margie Robinson, an attorney with the Humane Society of the United States. Margie will be telling us about Humane Society of the United States v National Institutes of Health, the latest lawsuit in the years-long effort to relocate to sanctuary ALL the chimpanzees formerly held for research by the National Institutes of Health …

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February 22, 2023
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The Importance of Sanctuary w/ Elan Abrell

by Jasmin and Mariann February 18, 2023
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Sometimes it is easy for all of us who care about animals to forget what an extraordinary contribution sanctuaries make to our understanding of the animals we try to serve. Elan Abrell joins us this week to remind us never to take sanctuaries for granted. Elan is a cultural anthropologist who’s dedicated himself to animal studies and, recently, to a close …

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February 18, 2023
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Odd Man Inn w/ Josh & Wendy Smith

by Jasmin and Mariann February 11, 2023
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When Josh and Wendy Smith adopted Roswell, the dog, they didn’t imagine caring for him would lead them to start their very own animal sanctuary. We’re thrilled to welcome Josh and Wendy to the podcast this week to hear this and more inspiring stories about their sanctuary, Odd Man Inn, their animal advocacy work, and their recent move across the country. …

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February 11, 2023
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A Vegan Food Bank w/ Gwenna Hunter and the Tule Elk w/ Sue Fischer

by Jasmin and Mariann February 4, 2023
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You’re in for not one but two interviews with incredible activists in this episode! We’re thrilled to welcome both Gwenna Hunter and Sue Fischer back to the podcast for updates.   First, we catch up with Gwenna about her newest project, the Vegans of LA Food Bank. Gwenna tells us how she turned a longtime dream into a reality after partnering with …

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February 4, 2023
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Global Sanctuary for Elephants w/ Scott & Kat Blais

by Jasmin and Mariann January 28, 2023
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This one just might move you to tears. Why? Because it’s about ELEPHANTS! Need we say more? Scott and Kat Blais have dedicated their careers to helping captive elephants live out the rest of their lives the way nature intended. This week they join the podcast from rural Brazil, home to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, a project by the organization they founded, …

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January 28, 2023
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Animal Law Podcast #92: Must New Vegan Foods Be Tested on Animals?

by Mariann January 25, 2023
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On this episode, I will be talking to Taimie Bryant, a law professor at UCLA School of Law. She will explain some of the ins and outs of a law review article she recently published in the Marquette Law Review entitled “Novel Food Ingredients: Food Safety Law, Animal Testing, and Consumer Perspectives.” This article involves the question of what the FDA …

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January 25, 2023
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Why Mouse Meat? Because Animals w/ Shannon Falconer

by Jasmin and Mariann January 21, 2023
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What if you could feed your companion animals real meat without ever having to slaughter an animal? Because Animals is working to make this dream a reality, and the CEO and co-founder, Shannon Falconer, Ph.D., joins the podcast this week to tell us how they’re doing it. Traditional companion animal foods are made with byproducts of animal agriculture, including meat found …

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January 21, 2023
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An Animal Rights Activist in Zimbabwe w/ Linda Ncube

by Jasmin and Mariann January 14, 2023
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We love hearing from fellow animal advocates in different parts of the world, and this week we are thrilled to welcome Linda Ncube for an exceptional conversation about animal activism in rural Zimbabwe. Linda is the founder of Humane Africa Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to creating a “compassionate, healthy, and just environment” for animals. She joins us to explain how she’s …

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January 14, 2023
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Where are All the Fictional Vegans? w/ Christine Melanie Benson

by Jasmin and Mariann January 7, 2023
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How annoying is it when you are just getting into a good book, starting to identify with, or at least sympathize with, the protagonist, and then get thoroughly turned off when they sit down to enthusiastically eat a dead animal? Today, author Christine Melanie Benson joins us for a conversation about her recently published debut novel, Marrying Myself, in which, happily, …

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January 7, 2023
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Vegan for the Animals, in Uganda W/ Nabaasa Innocent Kashobera

by Jasmin and Mariann December 31, 2022
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Have you been wondering about the state of veganism and animal rights in Uganda? Well, we’ve got you covered! Nabaasa Innocent Kashobera, founder of the Uganda Vegan Society and a passionate advocate for animals, joins us this week and fills us in on the state of veganism and, on the other hand, the growth of factory farming, in Uganda and Africa …

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December 31, 2022
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Animal Law Podcast #91: So You Want to Teach Animal Rights Law

by Mariann December 28, 2022
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Today I will be talking to Raffael Fasel and Sean Butler, who are the founders of the Cambridge Center for Animal Rights Law at Cambridge University in the UK. They are doing something quite special — a series of workshops in various parts of the world seeking to help law professors and lawyers, and perhaps some others, develop courses at their …

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December 28, 2022
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Bones and All (And So Much More!) w/ Camille DeAngelis

by Jasmin and Mariann December 24, 2022
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Wow! Camille DeAngelis visits the podcast this week and does she have a story to tell!! She is, of course, the author of Bones and All, an inverted fairy tale with a sympathetic girl monster protagonist that has since been turned into an award-winning film starring Timothee Chalamet and Taylor Russell. At heart, though it may not be obvious at first …

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December 24, 2022
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How to Talk About Animals w/ Ryuji Chua

by Jasmin and Mariann December 17, 2022
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We’re thrilled to welcome filmmaker Ryuji Chua to the podcast this week. You may already be familiar with Ryuji, and his animal rights-focused work, thanks to his appearance on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah earlier this year. In our conversation, Ryuji tells us why it’s important for humans to shift our messaging from broad generalizations, such as saving a species, …

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December 17, 2022
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From Jainism to Activism w/ Nirva Patel

by Jasmin and Mariann December 10, 2022
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We’re delighted to welcome Nirva Patel to the podcast this week for a wide-ranging conversation about the different ways she’s working to make the world a better place for animals. We begin by discussing Nirva’s background in Jainism, how the religion informs her beliefs regarding the treatment of non-human animals, and the work she has done in that realm to create …

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December 10, 2022
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The Accidental Ecosystem w/ Peter Alagona

by Jasmin and Mariann December 3, 2022
written by Jasmin and Mariann

Author Peter Alagona, PhD,  joins us on the podcast this week for an illuminating conversation about the wild creatures that coexist alongside humans as part of the fabric of city life, as well as the habitat the city itself creates for these animals. Since World War II, populations of wild animals have increased in urban areas largely due to, as Peter …

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Animal Law Podcast #90: The Case of Costco’s Chickens

by Mariann November 30, 2022
written by Mariann

On this episode, I will be talking to Alene Anello, whose law firm, Legal Impact for Chickens, is pursuing a shareholder derivative case against Costco regarding the treatment of the poor little birds whose bodies end up being their extremely popular, and very cheap, rotisserie chickens. Essentially, in Smith v Vachris, currently pending in Superior Court in King County, Washington, Legal …

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November 30, 2022
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Artists for Animal Rights w/ Weronika Kolinska

by Jasmin and Mariann November 26, 2022
written by Jasmin and Mariann

Artist and Our Hen House’s own beloved graphic designer Weronika Kolinska joins us this week for a conversation about the ways in which art can be a means to help bring people’s attention to what is happening to animals. Weronika, who specializes in t-shirt design, tells us why she believes wearable art is a particularly effective form of activism and how …

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November 26, 2022
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Holiday Special: “Sanctuary: A Radio Play” Recorded Live In New York City

by Jasmin and Mariann November 22, 2022
written by Jasmin and Mariann

Welcome to this special holiday presentation of Sanctuary: A Radio Play, an annual Thanksgiving tradition at Our Hen House! This performance marked the world premiere of John Yunker’s Sanctuary at New York City’s Symphony Space during the Culture & Animals Foundation’s Compassion Arts Festival. We were thrilled to have been a part of this witty, engaging, and incisive production that portrays …

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November 22, 2022
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Including Animals in Disaster Relief w/ Altamush Saeed

by Jasmin and Mariann November 19, 2022
written by Jasmin and Mariann

We are joined this week by Altamush Saeed for a conversation about the critical disaster relief work he’s spearheading in response to the devastating floods that occurred in Pakistan earlier this year. Altamush updates us on the current status of the floods and the effects this climate disaster has had on both the human and animal populations within the country. The …

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November 19, 2022
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Vegan Caribbean w/ Liz Ross

by Jasmin and Mariann November 12, 2022
written by Jasmin and Mariann

Liz Ross has made it her mission to help people of Caribbean heritage embrace vegan living. She joins us on the podcast to discuss how Rethink Your Food, the nonprofit she founded, is helping her reach Caribbean people, in the islands and beyond, to promote the benefits of a plant-based food system. Liz discusses how she hopes to engage, not only …

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November 12, 2022
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After Meat w/ Karthik Sekar

by Jasmin and Mariann November 5, 2022
written by Jasmin and Mariann

Karthik Sekar, PhD wants to see the world move beyond an unsustainable, inefficient animal-based food system. He joins us on the podcast this week for a conversation about his recent book, After Meat, which details why animals are an outdated “production technology,” as the agricultural industry calls them. We discuss why plant- and microbial-based foods are far superior to their animal …

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November 5, 2022
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Black, Brown, and Diverse Plant-Based People for Equity w/ Lisa Dumas

by Jasmin and Mariann October 29, 2022
written by Jasmin and Mariann

Lisa Dumas is on a mission to make the world a better place. This week she joins us on the podcast for a conversation about how she’s working toward expanding access to plant-based food options to those in need. Not only is she increasing accessibility for healthy alternatives, Lisa is also helping underserved communities access critical educational information on making informed …

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Animal Law Podcast #89: The Supreme Court Considers the Lives of Pigs

by Mariann October 26, 2022
written by Mariann

On this episode I will be discussing a case that a lot of you have no doubt heard of, and that is National Pork Producers Council v Ross, which was recently argued in the Supreme Court. This case brings into question the constitutionality of Proposition 12, something else which many of you may be familiar with, by which California set certain …

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