Arlington Melting Pot podcast

#Society #Arlington Melting Pot #I Talk

39:33

"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…

Arlington Melting Pot

Series home•Feed

Learning about Arlington through what people eat

7 episodes

Arlington Melting Pot

updated 5 years ago

Series home•Feed

Learning about Arlington through what people eat

7 episodes

#Society #Arlington Melting Pot #I Talk

All episodes

Arlington Melting Pot

1
Re-air: La Union 26:04

5 years ago26:04

26:04

This was one of my first episodes which aired in fall of 2016. Just want to send some support o Jose!

Arlington Melting Pot

1
Re-air: Bayou Bakery 26:10

5 years ago26:10

26:10

This originally aired two years ago. But I love what this chef is doing at this time of crisis.

Arlington Melting Pot

1
Re-air: Pupatella Interview 26:40

5 years ago26:40

26:40

Wanting to show my support for local eateries in Arlington, I'm posting this back on iTunes.

Arlington Melting Pot

1
Delivering a Melting Pot 26:20

6 years ago26:20

26:20

Meet Noobtsaa Philip Vang, founder of Foodhini, a DC-based food delivery service that brings meals from immigrant and refugee chefs to your doorstep.

Arlington Melting Pot

1
Sushi-Zen 26:21

6 years ago26:21

26:21

Rosie Gordon Mochizuki and Brian Mochizuki share their knowledge about sushi and their experience running Sushi-Zen in Arlington for over 20 years.

Arlington Melting Pot

1
Meal Options for Seniors 24:53

6 years ago24:53

24:53

Meet some of the people behind the county's Social 60+ Cafe (Lauren Brooks, 55+ Operations Supervisor) and Arlington's Meals on Wheels (Nancy Bennett, President, Board of Managers, Meals on Wheels of Northern Virginia).

Arlington Melting Pot

1
Lebanese Food 27:02

7 years ago27:02