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Who says you can't change the world? Meet the people who are. Wayne Hsiung, law professor-turned-grassroots animal rights activist and multi-state felony defendant, uncovers the people behind the political, the unexplored personal stories of social change. Intimate interviews with journalists, musicians, filmmakers, community leaders, and others. Change isn't easy. But it must start somewhere. * Blog * Website
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Everybody knows that the future is vegan, but it can also be a grand adventure right now. On the Main Street Vegan Podcast, bestselling author and vegan OG Victoria Moran invites you to be in on conversations with the best and brightest in this space. You'll hear from physicians, philosophers, activists, athletes, chefs and celebrities on eating and living for optimum health, while protecting the planet and saving the lives and ending the suffering of animals. Whether you're a longtime vegan ...
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Vegan News is unapologetically vegan and we are here to bring you everything that matters in animal rights and Veganism! Check us out on on all social media and at: www.vegannewsnow.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/VeganNews/support
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The First Open Rescue (podcast with Ronnie Rose)
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To the world, it was a heavenly egg farm. But for Mei, it was hell. For the last decade, I and other activists have been rescuing animals from the most violent places on earth. And, in many cases, this cruelty is part of a corporate cover-up. Direct Action Everywhere co-founder Ronnie Rose, a team member on our first open rescue, talks about how we…
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Why Media Ignores Us (podcast with Jessica Scott-Reid)
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A recent study by scholars at UC Berkeley and Yale shows that changing a person’s media consumption from Fox News to CNN had statistically significant impacts on “factual beliefs, attitudes, perceptions of issues’ importance, and overall political views.” But the media rarely covers issues such as animal rights. How do we change that? And what can …
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Save More Animals, Make More Impact with Robert Cheeke
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We know Robert Cheeke as an award-winning vegan bodybuilder and coauthor of the New York Times Bestselling book, The Plant-Based Athlete. He's now returned to his roots, having gone vegan for the animals as a teenager in the mid-1990s, with his upcoming book, The Impactful Vegan: How You Can Save More Lives and Make the Biggest Difference for Anima…
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Two moments in my life changed everything, and taught me important lessons about changing the world. The first was when, as a child, I saw a dog being beaten to death for the first time. The second was when, as an adult, I walked into a slaughterhouse for the first time. and saw a little lamb -- then plunged into the abattoir and tried to save her.…
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Juice Cleansing, Juice Feasting with Courtney Pool
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Courtney Pool is a juicing coach with nearly two decades experience helping clients feast on freshly squeezed vegetable juice for detoxing and health. Find her at https://courtneypool.com On IG @courtneypool, Facebook @courtneypoolcoaching YouTube: @courtneypool Also mentioned was my next book, Age Like a Yogi. It's available on pre-order at https:…
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Known in the vegan world for her very successful children's books, LA artist Ruby Roth has done a definite pivot. Following the breakup of a defining relationship, she started to explore herself as an individual and a woman, and turned her art to an exploration of the female form. Her new book, Boss Inside: A Reclamation of the Feminine, reveals th…
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Neal Barnard, MD, & Natural Weight Loss in the Age of Pharma
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Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, is an adjunct professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and [resident of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Today he discusses his latest book, The Power Foods Diet, and how keeping where we want it can be easy and drug-free. Also joining the show is Shaune Hayes who is maintain…
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Dr. Greger on How Not to Age + Birthday Bonus: The 5 Tibetan Rites with Nancy Byerly-Jones
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This week we're growing younger with the inimitable Michael Greger, MD, and his latest New York Times Bestseller, How Not to Age, plus bonus guest Nancy Byerly-Jones with the 5 Tibetan Rites, yantra yoga exercises said to work on the chakras to reverse aging. I think of this episode as science meets spirituality: totally my cup of tea and a great s…
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Veganism, Creativity, Community, & Yoga with Christine Mania
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Christine Mania (pronounced man'-ya) is "the vegan girl next door." Author of Vegan Minded: Becoming a Steward for Animals, People, and the Planet, she sees that this way of living has a fourth element in addition to animals, health, and environment, and that is community. We also talk about the authorship process and a common interest in yoga and …
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Wayne Hsiung on Courage, Commitment, Optimism – and Life After Jail
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Wayne Hsiung grew up loving dogs. And he recently served jail time for rescuing sick chickens from an egg factory and getting them veterinary care. Founder emeritus of DXE and founder of SimpleHeart.org, Wayne is a lawyer, a thinker, and a man of rare courage and insight. He is also dog dad to Oliver, rescued from the dog meat trade in China. Visit…
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Bill Muir, aka Sgt. Vegan, went through basic training and tours as a combat medic in Afghanistan while living a fully plant-based lifestyle. He is currently a nurse working with hospitalized veterans. He is the author of the books Vegan Strong, The Adventures of Sergeant Piggy, and Dead Meat. Learn more at https://sgtvegan.com. Facebook - https://…
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Animals in Academia and Religion with Lisa Kemmerer
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Animal studies is a viable discipline at universities around the world, and more and more religious bodies are, haltingly perhaps, paying attention to humans' responsibilities to other beings. Today's guest, Lisa Kemmerer, PhD, is an authority in both fields. The Harvard alum and longtime professor in animal studies heads the non-profit, Tapestry, …
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The Surprising Truth About Protein & Vegans with Brenda Davis, RD
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Brenda Davis, RD, the "godmother of vegan dietitians", according to VegNews magazine, dishes on protein and guess what?––Some of us do need more than we thought. She shares about protein needs, who may be coming up short (kids, pregnant and nursing moms, and older adults), and how to meet our needs as healthy, plant-based peeps. Brenda's latest boo…
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Freedom and Farewells: The Sonoma Trial Aftermath
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Wayne delves into his emotional and profound journey, fresh from his release from jail following the Sonoma Trial. This episode provides a candid exploration of Wayne's time behind bars, offering a unique perspective on the parallels between jail life and factory farms. Listeners will gain insight into the sentencing and probation conditions impose…
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Are there foods that super-nourish, that make a noticeable difference in how we look, feel, and age? Ocean Robbins, co-founder with his legendary dad, John Robbins, of the Food Revolution Network, says yes, and his yummy new book, Real Superfoods, shows that most of these are cheap, accessible, delicious, and easy to prepare. So, we'll talk super-n…
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An Olympian, an Actress, and Animal Rights with Dotsie Bausch and Alexandra Paul
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Silver Medal-winning cyclist Dotsie Bausch and Baywatch star Alexandra Paul get serious about animal protection in this moving episode dedicated to Wayne Hsuing, convicted in early November for animal rescue. Dotsie with her Olympic Level Compassion message focused primarily on giving dairy products the boot. Alexandra participates in open rescue a…
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The Esselstyn dynasty is plant-based royalty and Rip has been exemplifying the lifestyle and carrying its message since he transformed the food choices, and health outcomes, of fellow firefighters in Austin ten years ago and wrote The Engine 2 Diet. He's now involved with his Plantstrong food company, two huge in-person retreats annually, and a new…
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Healthy Mouth, Healthy Life with Trina Felber, RN
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When her 2-year-old developed what the dentist called a "natural cavity", registered nurse Trina Felber, already a crusader for chemical-free skin care, set out to learn how teeth could remineralize, improving gum and oral health in many cases. In this fascinating interview with lots of new information and useful tips, Felber, founder of Primal Lif…
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The Daniel Fast & Beyond with Gigi Carter and Sersie Blue
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Certified nutritionist Gigi Carter and health coach Sersie Blue, authors of Daniel Fast: Why You Should Only Do It Once, are the inspiring author duo Dr. Milton Mills has lauded for "the depth of their spirituality and their appreciation of the spiritual side of food..." They created their company, Healthy for My Purpose, during the pandemic to add…
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Wellness to Wonderful, with Alona Pulde, MD
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The seminal documentary, Forks Over Knives, made Dr. Alona Pulde and her husband, Dr. Mark Lederman, plant-based celebrities and bestselling authors. They've now written Wellness to Wonderful, a book that is exquisitely holistic, staying true to Whole Food Plant-Based dietary principles but bringing in elements of life, love, and spirituality that …
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Stress-Free Vegan Cooking with Brigitte Gemme
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If you're not thrilled about meal prep these days, Brigitte Gemme is your fairy godmother. When you know what she calls "the grammar of soup," you can make any soup -- 'same for stir-fries, bowls, salads, and roasted things. It's blessed freedom in the kitchen. Brigitte says "Cooking is for revolutionaries" and when you do it this way, there's time…
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The Moral Stress Test: Animal Personhood on Trial
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The heart-wrenching ordeal of Ruby the horse in Sonoma County unveiled a chilling viewpoint entrenched in our legal system: "Animals are property," as the County's Operations Manager for Animal Control voiced. But this is not where the conversation ends. Steven Wise, affiliated with the Nonhuman Rights Project, pushes back, advocating fervently for…
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Main Street Vegan Returns! Our Guest: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
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Back after a break with episode 476, the Main Street Vegan Podcast resumes with some vegan star-power: Colleen Patrick Goudreau, "the joyful vegan." Victoria and Colleen riff on compassion in action, how to live a joyful life in an uncertain world, and why words matter. Find Colleen at https://www.ColleenPatrickGoudreau.com; her Food for Thought po…
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Rescue as a Way of Life: Rewriting Humanity's Relationship with Earth
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Wayne dives into the scorching reality of the summer of 2023, officially declared by the UN as the hottest on record. As the tendrils of climate change tighten their grip, our planet is subjected to catastrophic consequences. From the disturbing Maui fires to the harrowing tales of animals and humans alike struggling against nature's fury, the evid…
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Open Rescue: More Than Just a Tactic, A Symbol of Animal Rights
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Animal activists Priya and Wayne discuss the essence of open rescue, emphasizing its symbolic role in the animal rights movement beyond just a tactic. Sharing their experiences of facing trials, challenges with the legal system, and personal confrontations with powerful entities, they reflect on their inspirations, particularly the animals they see…
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Life Lessons from a Death Investigator, Barbara Butcher
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Barbara Butcher spent 23 years in the New York City Chief Medical Examiner's Office, investigating more than 5500 deaths and working disasters including the 2004 tsunami and 9/11. In this fascinating interview, she shares What the Dead Know: Learning About Life as a New York City Death Investigator (her new book), how she landed the job newly sober…
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Dive deep with Wayne into The Simple Heart’s eye-opening post, “How Saving One Hen Can Save Billions.” In 2017, Julianne Perry rescued a calf, leading many to question how we could save all 12,000 who were left behind. Perry set the stage for a debate that extended far beyond the confines of a single animal rescue. This episode explores the societa…
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Living With End in Mind, With Heartwood Author Barbara Becker
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Fans of Heartwood: The Art of Living With the End in Mind include Gloria Steinem and Katie Couric. The author of this memoir joins us today to discuss living fully with fully knowledge that this life will end –– for our loved ones, and for us. Barbara weaves fascinating tales into this interview. Among them: finding a photo in her father's wallet o…
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Noted scholar of the history of religions, Elaine Pagels describes her own spiritual life as one of music, nature, friendship, and love. The author of books including The Gnostic Gospels, The Gospel of Thomas, and the memoir Why Religion? shares about her life -- why she took up the study of religion as an academic discipline, how she navigated the…
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