Best Animal Rights Podcasts (2025)

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“Meet the Neighbors”: Exploring Animal Intelligence with Brandon Keim 1:29:09

2h ago1:29:09

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Science journalist and author Brandon Keim joins us to discuss his groundbreaking book “Meet the Neighbors,” exploring how recognizing animals as thinking, feeling beings transforms our relationship with nature. From urban wildlife to conservation ethics, Keim bridges the gap between scientific research and public understanding of animal intelligen…

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Ep. 360 "Chimp Crazy," is Rolling Stone's Top True Crime Series for 2024; But made it happen? A PETA Whistleblower. 57:58

20h ago57:58

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"Chimp Crazy" was just named by Rolling Stone as the No.1 True Crime docu/series for 2024. So in honor of that and the New Year, we hear again from Angela Scott, who tells the story of how a 19-year-old girl with a passion for chimpanzees was able to expose the cruelty and criminality that drove the narrative in "Chimp Crazy." It's the power of the…

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The Hen Report: “Look back, but don’t stare” – A New Year’s Conversation 1:00:23

7d ago1:00:23

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In this special year-end episode, Jasmin and Mariann reflect on Our Hen House’s journey through 2024 while looking ahead to 2025. From discussing standout interviews and emerging food technology to examining media coverage of animal issues, our hosts provide their unique perspectives on the state of animal advocacy. Their candid conversation balanc…

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The Case of the Cultivated Chicken with Paul Sherman 1:05:17

8d ago1:05:17

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Paul Sherman, senior attorney with the public interest law firm The Institute for Justice, joins us this week to discuss the legal battle over cultivated meat in Florida. Paul is leading the landmark lawsuit brought by UPSIDE Foods, challenging Florida’s controversial statute that criminalizes (criminalizes!) the production and sale of USDA-approve…

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Exposing Animal Research: From Lab Worker to Activist with Maddie Krasno 1:15:57

14d ago1:15:57

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Whistleblower and animal rights advocate Maddie Krasno exposes the dark reality of animal experimentation in university research facilities. After caring for 500+ primates at UW-Madison’s testing laboratories, Krasno reveals how the industry systematically silences workers while continuing questionable experiments with taxpayer funding. Now, as co-…

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Ep. 359: Captain Paul Watson is Free, But Not Yet the Whales and Orca 52:42

15d ago52:42

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Captain Paul Watson was freed from a Danish prison in Greenland after five months in custody for attempting to save whales. The Japanese whaling industry advocated for his arrest and extradition. But Denmark finally refused and let Watson free. Hear Watson's passion in this reprise of our conversation on his book, "Orcapedia." Other related PETA Po…

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Factory Farming’s Hidden Link: Investigating Livestock Auctions with Pete Paxton and Cailen LaBarge 1:26:26

20d ago1:26:26

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Undercover investigator Pete Paxton and attorney Cailen LaBarge from Strategies for Ethical and Environmental Development (SEED) discuss their groundbreaking investigation of livestock auctions across America. After infiltrating 17 auctions in 10 states, they reveal how these largely overlooked facilities serve as crucial links in industrial animal…

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Ep. 358: Alpha Genesis? PETA Whistleblower Exposes South Carolina Company's Cruelty and Mismanagement 21:28

22d ago21:28

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When 43 monkeys escaped from Alpha Genesis, a monkey supplier in South Carolina, the company went silent, and the news stopped. Now, a whistleblower has given PETA hundreds of pages of documents exposing the company's mismanagement and cruelty to animals. Will the company be shut down now? What you need to know about Alpha Genesis. And why it's imp…

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Age Like a Yogi with Victoria Moran: Veganism, Spirituality, and Animal Rights 1:42:18

27d ago1:42:18

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Vegan pioneer Victoria Moran discusses her new book “Age Like a Yogi” and explores how yoga’s principle of non-violence (ahimsa) connects with animal advocacy. Drawing from 40 years of activism, Victoria shares how spiritual practices can sustain long-term advocacy while preventing burnout. Key topics include: Why yoga philosophy naturally leads to…

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Ep. 357: Don't Leave Them Out in the Cold: PETA's Tips to Keep Your Animal Companions Safe and Warm 34:53

29d ago34:53

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Don't leave your animal companions out in the cold. Simple tips that will show you care and keep your animals alive. Emil talks with Emily Allen of PETA's CAP program. See more about the CAP program on PETA.org The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization with all its global entities, is 9 million strong and growing. This i…

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Episode 232: Postanimal companion species with Liza Bauer 37:25

1M ago37:25

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Dr Liza Bauer is the scientific manager of the Panel on Planetary Thinking project at the University of Giessen in Germany, having recently completed a PhD on literary animal studies at the same institution. In this episode, we discuss her book Livestock and Literature: Reimagining Postanimal Companion Species, which was published by Palgrave Macmi…

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Animal Rights in Europe with Benny Andersson 1:23:51

1M ago1:23:51

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Join Our Hen House for an illuminating conversation with Benny Andersson, CEO of Project 1882 (aka Djurens Rätt), Sweden’s largest animal rights organization. Learn how this groundbreaking organization combines grassroots vegan activism with corporate outreach and legislative advocacy to create meaningful change for animals across Europe. ABOUT OUR…

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Ep. 356: PETA'S Vegan Thanksgiving Without Turkey Or Ozempic--Thanks to Dr. Barnard's Power Foods 42:58

1M ago42:58

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Happy Thanksgiving! We give thanks for good information. You don't need Turkey or Ozempic, or even Wegovy to enjoy the traditional holiday meal. Dr. Neal Barnard talks about power foods that are vegan, and avoids all those drugs. Not to mention a turkey on the table. See more about turkeys this season here. The truth about turkeys. A Butterball inv…

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Animal Law Podcast 114: The Case of the Not-So-Clean Water Act 1:00:53

1M ago1:00:53

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Emily Miller of Food and Water Watch joins us to talk about Food and Water Watch v EPA, which involves the Clean Water Act and why, when it comes to one particular industry (guess which one!), it is so ineffective in guarding our water from being polluted with outright filth. Whether it comes to the failure to require factory farms to get permits o…

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Thanksgiving Special – Sanctuary: A Radio Play 42:45

1M ago42:45

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We are thrilled to present this very special holiday episode of 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 Compassion Arts Festival. ABOUT THE PLAY A dark comedy by…

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Combatting Misinformation with Robbie Lockie 1:41:46

1M ago1:41:46

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Misinformation, disinformation, fake news, outright lies. When it comes to the horrific harms caused by factory farms, the truth can be hard to come by. This week, we are joined by Robbie Lockie to discuss The Freedom Food Alliance, which is helping both consumers and policymakers get the real story. ABOUT OUR GUEST Robbie Lockie is the founder and…

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Ep. 355: Oreos Vegan But Not Cruelty Free? PETA Wants To Change the Food Industry 23:05

1M ago23:05

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Oreos may be vegan, but they aren't cruelty-free. Parent company Mondelez is now under pressure from PETA. Dr. Frances Cheng, PETA scientist, explains the ridiculous experiments being done on animals and how you can stop them. Cheng also owns a small vegan restaurant and says if you prefer cruelty-free products like cosmetics, you should check out …

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Hungry, Beautiful Animals with Matthew Halteman 1:48:02

2M ago1:48:02

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Is the key to reaching more people with a vegan message to stop talking about the horrors that we want to end and start talking more about what we want to create? That’s what Matthew Halteman is aiming for with his new book Hungry, Beautiful Animals, and he joins us this week to discuss details of the book and his theory of change. ABOUT OUR GUEST …

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Ep. 354: PETA Plan To Save Loose South Carolina Monkeys 28:58

2M ago28:58

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The PETA plan to save the monkeys running loose in South Carolina is on the table. But will Alpha Genesis,the company contracted to NIH, concede and allow the monkeys to be saved. PETA monkey expert Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel in conversation with Emil Guillermo. Learn more about the South Carolina monkey situation. Go to PETA.org The PETA Podcast PETA, t…

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Lady Freethinker Combats Cruelty with Nina Jackel 1:12:54

2M ago1:12:54

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From unmasking fake “rescues” on social media to getting stories placed in major media outlets, the work of Lady Freethinker tells people all over the world about some of the worst things that are happening to animals and, crucially, what they can do about it. This week, we are joined by Nina Jackel to hear about her work publicizing and fighting t…

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Ep. 353: PETA Pressure Ends Upcharge on Vegan Milk at Starbucks 25:46

2M ago25:46

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PETA campaign forces Starbucks to end upcharge on vegan milk starting Nov. 7. Emil Guillermo talks with PETA's Amanda Brody. Learn more about the upcharge protest, and go vegan. Go to PETA.org The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization with all its global entities, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to fin…

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Episode 231: The edge of sentience with Jonathan Birch 36:00

2M ago36:00

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This episode features Professor Jonathan Birch of the Department of Philosophy, Logic, and Scientific Method at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Jonathan is a philosopher of science who will be best known to an animal studies audience for his work on the science of sentience. This includes his 2021 report Review of the Evidence…

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The Hen Report: “Don’t ask me that. You’re not going to like the answer.” 1:18:01

2M ago1:18:01

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Join us this week as Jasmin and Mariann discuss the latest news from the world of animal rights. Plus, we share Jasmin’s keynote address to the Rochester UN as a special treat. RESOURCES Vegan Posse podcast on Youtube Animal Law Podcast #113 Tracking the U.S. bird flu outbreak has been hard. It’s about to get harder Exclusive: State and industry in…

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Ep.352: With PETA Assist, First City In Nation Bans "Tortured Breeding" 31:09

2M ago31:09

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The City of Ojai, California, became the first in the U.S. to ban tortured breeding. With PETA's help, the Companion Animal Protection Ordinance is a reality, following the example in many European countries. The new law stops the growth of BIBs and keeps breeders at bay so that animal suffering can end. What's a BIB? Listen now. The PETA Podcast P…

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Animal Law Podcast 113: The Case of the Cows Who Sought Sanctuary 1:19:00

2M ago1:19:00

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Wayne Hsiung and Justin Marceau are joining us on this episode to talk about the criminal prosecution of Tracy Murphy, founder and director of Asha’s Farm Sanctuary in Newfane, New York, for supposedly stealing two cows who wandered onto her property seeking, you guessed it, sanctuary. You have probably heard of this case, but maybe, like me, you d…

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The Goat Conspiracy with Nicole Schonemann 1:19:14

2M ago1:19:14

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Turning a goat dairy farm into a goat sanctuary isn’t something that happens every day. But that’s exactly what just happened in Bloomington, Indiana, and Nicole Schonemann is here to share the whole beautiful story. ABOUT OUR GUEST Nicole Schonemann is one of the four original founders of the Goat Conspiracy, a former goat dairy farm in Bloomingto…

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Ep. 351-- PETA: Pig Parts No Answer to Transplantation Snafus 23:58

2M ago23:58

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The transplantation system in the U.S. is dysfunctional. What the Senate found and what should be done now. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization with all its global entities, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians…

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Planted Society with Britty Mann 1:07:32

3M ago1:07:32

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More vegan options for everybody? Yes, please!!! Britty Mann of Planted Society joins us to tell us about their Plant Based for the Planet Initiative, which encourages local restaurants to put delicious plant-based options on the menu. ABOUT OUR GUEST Britty Mann is the Founder & Executive Director of Planted Society, a nonprofit whose mission is m…

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Ep. 350: PETA Whistleblower Angela Scott Says What Wasn't In "Chimp Crazy." 57:58

3M ago57:58

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"Chimp Crazy" continues to be one of the most streamed shows on the planet. So we reprise this episodes because it shows the power of the whistleblower. PETA was not involved in the artistic choices of the filmmakers of "Chimp Crazy." But PETA wouldn't have been able to successfully free the chimps had it not been for the courage of Angela Scott. S…

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Veganic Gardening & Farming with Meg Kelly 1:35:43

3M ago1:35:43

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Interested in keeping chicken poop out of your garden? If we want to overhaul the food system, we are going to have to start from the ground up, literally. This week, Meg Kelly of the Veganic Summit joins us to share her tips and tricks for converting your garden, or your farm, to a veganic wonderland. ABOUT OUR GUEST An avid gardener, Meg Kelly ha…

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Ep. 349: Nobels for Ethical Science? Watch PETA's "Test Subjects: 38:32

3M ago38:32

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Should Nobel Prizes in the sciences go to breakthroughs in ethical science that is cruelty-free and done without animals in experiments. We reprise this episode on the documentary "Test Subjects." Emil Guillermo hosts. SEE THE DOCUMENTARY NOW The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization with all its global entities, is 9 mi…

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Episode 230: Animal Beauty with Samantha Vice 26:34

3M ago26:34

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Knowing Animals is back! This episode features Professor Samantha Vice, a distinguished professor of philosophy at Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa. Samantha is probably best known for her work in the philosophy of race, including her paper ‘How Do I Live in This Strange Place?’, which explores white privilege, and has been widely disc…

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“Your Neighbour Kills Puppies,” with Tom Harris 1:21:28

3M ago1:21:28

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We are joined this week by Tom Harris to discuss his new book, Your Neighbour Kills Puppies: Inside the Animal Liberation Movement, which tells the story of the legendary SHAC (Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty) campaign, which not only forever changed how the animal rights movement was viewed by the powers that be but also ended up with Tom, along wi…

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Ep. 348: Texas Raids Bush Track After PETA Expose 23:56

3M ago23:56

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The underground horse racing world took a hit in Texas when 14 people were arrested by Texas law enforcement officials after a PETA expose on quarter-horse bush tracks. With more than 60 unsanctioned tracks in Texas alone, the raid marks the beginning of enforcement action against the more than 160 illegal tracks nationwide. Kathy Guillermo, PETA S…

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Rescuing Rabbits with Amy's Bunny Barn 33:53

3M ago33:53

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We’re releasing this episode in time for International Rabbit Day – a celebration of our favourite floppy-eared lagomorphs. While rabbits do make wonderful companions, they are frequently released or dumped in the wild – and with an exceptionally quick gestation period, that can lead to a lot of domestic rabbits in the wild, really fast. Fortunatel…

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Puppy Mills Go Underground with Alene Tchekmedyian and Melody Gutierrez 1:26:37

3M ago1:26:37

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California’s ban on the sale of puppies in pet stores solved the puppy mill issue for the state, right? Not so fast! LA Times’ investigative reporters Melody Gutierrez and Alene Tchekmedyian join us this week to discuss all they uncovered in their deep dive into the dark underbelly of the puppy trade in California. Also, Midge Raymond and John Yunk…

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Animal Law Podcast 112: The Case of the Monster Dairy 54:48

3M ago54:48

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On this episode, I will be speaking about a topic that is crucial to the fight against factory farms, i.e., zoning. My guest is Holly Bainbridge, an attorney with FarmSTAND, a legal advocacy organization dedicated solely to taking on industrial animal agriculture. She will be telling us about Daley Farm v. County of Winona, which involves an alread…

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Ep. 347: Monkey Prison Plan Dies In Texas--The People, PETA, and Monkeys Win. 24:40

3M ago24:40

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Dr. Lisa Jones Engel, PETA Primatologist explains the significance of PETA's collaboration with the people of Brazoria County, Texas, to stop Charles River from building a facility that would hold 43, 000 monkeys. In conversation with Emil Guillermo. Take action, save the chimps. Go to PETA.org The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal righ…

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Sanctuary for Everybody with Sarah Salluzo and Jonina Turzi 1:24:43

3M ago1:24:43

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Sanctuaries play a vital role in connecting people to the victims of animal agriculture. This week, we are joined by Sarah Salluzo & Jonina Turzi, co-founders of Lancaster Farm Sanctuary, to discuss the sanctuary, its residents, and the challenges that come along with running a refuge. ABOUT OUR GUESTS Sarah Salluzzo co-founded Lancaster Farm Sanct…

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Ep. 346: "Chimp Crazy" Whistleblower Angela Scott Tells All; Why She Turned to PETA 57:58

4M ago57:58

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Angela Scott was 19 when she first volunteered for Chimparty. She's the whistleblower who got the evidence that exposed the animal cruelty in the Netflix documentary, "Chimp Crazy." Scott tells Emil Guillermo about the conditions chimps lived under, how the breeding process strips mother chimps from their young. And beyond the story of Tonka, there…

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Speak at Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals with Natalia Hanson 10:34

4M ago10:34

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Finding community is an important part of being an advocate – and in a post pandemic world, that can be a struggle. Fortunately, opportunities like Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals bring together hundreds of likeminded people, sharing resources, ideas, and finding hope together. The 2025 Summit for Animals is taking place in Montreal, Quebec on A…

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No New (or Old) Slaughterhouses with Shannon Blair and Malaina Watts 1:12:23

4M ago1:12:23

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Without slaughterhouses, animal agriculture is over. So let’s do it! This week, we are joined by Shannon Blair and Malaina Watts, who both worked tirelessly to block the creation of two new slaughterhouses in Florida and helped put an end to an illegal slaughter operation as well. ABOUT OUR GUESTS Shannon Blair’s journey toward animal liberation be…

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Ep. 345: Animal Cruelty in the Land of the Great Pyramids 26:18

4M ago26:18

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You won't believe the cruelty to the camels and horses that are used in the tourist trade in Egypt. PETA's Jason Baker talks about the bloody animals he saw in Giza that made him realize the need to prioritize the camels that cater to tourists in Egypt. Don't ride camels in Egypt. See why. Go to PETA.org to see more. The PETA Podcast PETA, the worl…

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Voting for the Animals with Aidan Kankyoku 1:20:33

4M ago1:20:33

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Don’t you wish you could vote on whether you want a slaughterhouse in your city? Well, this year, in Denver, you can. Aidan Kankyoku of Pro-Animal Future joins us this week to tell us about the ever-growing movement to use citizens’ initiatives to put animals on the ballot. ABOUT OUR GUEST Aidan Kankyoku is a researcher focused on developing new st…

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Ep. 344: PETA Effort Shames Washington National Primate Center 35:10

4M ago35:10

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There's optimism after two wins for the animals. PETA exposed the cruelty at the University of Washington lab of Fritzie Arce-McShane. One monkey was irradiated so frequently that it had to be euthanized. In another development, the director of the Washington National Primate Research Center at UW, Michelle Basso, was ousted by the Board of Regents…

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The Hen Report: “Veganism is Where My Money Goes” 46:19

4M ago46:19

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We are back this week with another Hen Report to bring you up to date on what’s happening in the world of animal rights, as well as what’s going on in the lives of our own two hens. RESOURCES Animal Law Podcast Ep 111 A Whole New Chrissy: Love, laughs and fresh starts on Bondi Beach London Zoo removes Banksy work for ‘safekeeping’ The livestock lob…

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Animal Law Podcast 111: A Lamb to the (Botched) Slaughter 56:39

4M ago56:39

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Two lawyers who are at the forefront of some of the new directions in which animal law is developing join us once again on this episode. Will Lowrey of Animal Partisan and Chris Carraway of the University of Denver’s Animal Activist Legal Defense Project will join me to discuss another innovative and exciting chapter in the effort to use cruelty la…

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Ep. 343: "Chimp Crazy" On HBO Max; PETA's Part Explained 36:43

4M ago36:43

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"Chimp Crazy," the documentary series now on HBO Max, gives an inside look on PETA's work to save chimpanzees from the unnatural life of being an animal companion. Baby chimps will kiss you, but adult chimps could rip off your face. And when the babies become violent adult chimps they are usually turned over to a chimpanzee prison. Brittany Peet, P…

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Keeping Wild Animals Wild with Liz Tyson 1:08:56

4M ago1:08:56

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We all love lions and tigers and bears (oh my!), but is seeing them in captivity really the way people should get to know them? Liz Tyson of Born Free USA joins us to discuss the organization’s goal of #KeepingWildlifeInTheWild, the legislative and policy work they are pursuing, and all about the monkeys of Texas!! ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Liz Tyson is …

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Ep. 342: Bled For Life: The Cruel Captive Blood Bank Model 34:30

4M ago34:30

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Bled for life, more than 800 dogs and cats are held as "professional bleeders" at a captive blood bank in Indiana. What PETA investigators found. PETA's Sarah Deffinger in conversation with host Emil Guillermo. Go to PETA.org to see more about captive blood banks. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million s…

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