Reimagining Our Relationship with Animals, with Tripp York | Episode 16

Reimagining

In Episode 16 of the Reimagining podcast, Brian Niece talks with author, professor, and activist Dr. Tripp York about his experiences and thoughts on our interaction with animals. The easiest way to get new episodes is to subscribe on iTunes now. Want to continue the discussion? Tweet your thoughts using #reimagining to @brianmniece. Follow our Facebook Page. Or email us questions and thoughts to [e-mail]. Find Brian at www.brianniece.com. This podcast is supported entirely by our listeners. Find out how to be a major part of what we're doing at our Patreon page. Guest Info and Resources: Dr. Tripp York is a professor, author, and activist. Currently professor of Religion & Theology at Old Dominion University, he has also held positions at Virginia Wesleyan University, Western Kentucky University, and Elon University. His writings have appeared in numerous magazines, journals, and edited books. His own books span the diverse genres of non-fiction, novellas, and even a children’s book and cover subjects such as animals, martyrdom, politics, violence, religious satire and comics. His recent book, which will serve as the touchstone of our conversation today, is entitled, The End of Captivity? A Primate’s Reflections on Zoos, Conservation, and Christians Ethics. It addresses how we talk about the good of other animals in light of a stark impossibility: their freedom from us. Tripp’s activism revolves around a number of social justice issues including the protest against war, the protection of all animals, as well as various issues surrounding sexual politics and gender identity. Tripp's Website. End of Captivity?: A Primate's Reflections on Zoos, Conservation, and Christian Ethics. The Devil Wears Nada: Satan Exposed. A listing of all of Tripp York's books can be found here. Credits: Interludes music - "Nailing Descartes to the Wall" and "Anti-Manifesto" by Propagandhi.