Animal Nation

Felicity chats with award winning musician and entertainer Brenton Edgecombe, about his alter ego Vegan Smythe and upcoming comedy cabaret at Adelaide Fringe, Don't Shoot! I'm a Vegan.

Felicity chats to the co-founder of Little Oak Sanctuary Kate Luke, about the enormous task of evacuating over 150 residents when bush fire threatened their property.

This episode Felicity chats with Melbourne Climate Save founder Dayaal, about the climate emergency, the impacts of animal agriculture, and the world changing power of personal responsibility.

This episode Felicity chats with Lawrence Pope from Friends of Bats and Bushcare about the vital role the grey headed flying fox plays in the ecosystem and the current risk facing the colony expected to return any day to Colac Botanic Gardens.

Felicity chats with activists and vegan sisters of Greek decent, Maria and Gia Soupos, about their experiences with racism growing up in Melbourne, and how it has helped shape their values of freedom from oppression for all.

Felicity chats with Lisa Kearns founder of Project Meow Geelong, an initiative providing free desexing of cats for low income earners. She also exposes the truth behind the phrase "sheep graziers warning" in For Compassion's Sake.

Felicity chats with Carola and Ron Anstis from Carlisle River Wildlife Shelter about the kangaroo emergency.

This week Felicity chats with Kristin Leigh about the April 8th national day of direct action for animal rights, and her new organisation, Vegan Rising.

Joanne Lee, talks about the recent rescue of 66 chickens and ducks from a hoarding situation in Melbourne's West and the incredible care they are receiving from Melbourne Chicken Rescue.

Felicity chats with Animal Liberation Queensland's Executive Director Chay Neal, about the shocking abuse and neglect of boars at the semen collection facility Premier Pig Genetics in Brisbane.

Felicity chats with Sev Ipradjian from Justice for Captives about cetacean captivity and the controversial disruptions of animal shows, at theme parks across Queensland's Gold Coast.

Felicty chats with New Zealand's animal liberationist Carl Scott, about his journey from killing to kindness

This week Felicity chats with newly elected member of the Victorian Parliament Upper House, Animal Justice Party's Andy Meddick. She also shares her thoughts on the current Far North Queensland cattle crisis.

Felicity chats with Sara Kidd, star of the new YouTube show, Bake Vegan Stuff with Sara Kidd, about creating a kinder world with delicious sugary treats.

For the final show of the year Felicity chats live in the studio with dedicated activists Ruth Parramore and Cat McDougall, about the year that was in the animal rights movement.

This week Felicity chats with passionate animal rights activist and dedicated rescuer, Cara Garrett about some of the lucky individuals to have come into her care, before destroying the myth of sow stall free in For Compassion's Sake.

Felicity chats with Animal Justice Party candidate for Northcote in the 2018 Victorian state election, David Bramante.

Felicity chats to human and non human rights activist, Lefki Pavlidis about her time on the Greek island of Chios, helping Syrian refugees. (replay) 13/11/2018

Felicity chats with Ward Young from the The Coalition for the Protection on Racehorses, and shares her thoughts on horse racing in For Compassion's Sake, a weekly plea for a kinder world. RIP The Cliffsofmoher, you did not deserve to die. (note interview is a repeat as the planned live cross with Elio Celotto, also from CPR, was cancelled due to the tragic death of The Cliffsofmoher)

Felicity chats with direct action environmental, and animal rights, activist, Amy-Lea Wilkins about baited drumlines off the coast of Western Australia, and her organisation Natured Animal Amnesty. Excuse the sound quality on the one folks, I had to catch Amy in the car.

Felicity chats with Toowoomba based animal rights activist, Mo Orr.

Felicity chats with Black Saturday bush fire survivor and animal rights activist, Jaysherrie Terrraqueos.Please note contrary to opening comments the interview is in full.

Felicity chats with vegan advocate, Parrish James about his epic cycling journey around Australia.

Felicity chats with Ward Young from The Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses about the dark side of horse racing.

Felicity chats with Natalie Kopas from Geelong Duck Rescue about her ongoing efforts to stop the slaughter of native bird life at Geelong's Lake Connewarre.

Felicity chats with Lamb Care Australia founder, Karina Smith about the dire conditions facing lambs in the Australian sheep industry.

Felicity chats with Queensland animal rights activist, Bec Golding about changing hearts and minds with loving truth.

Felicity chats with Animal Justice Party Western regional leader, Andy Meddick about the horrific chicken truck crash in Geelong January 2018 .

Felicity chats with vegan bodybuilder, Simone Collins about making plant based gains.

Felicity chats with Tasmanian animal rights activist, Charlotte Ellen Rose.

Felicity chats with wildlife carer, Shannon McKay about the impact on wildlife by the devastating March 17 South West Victorian fires.

Felicity chats with Melbourne Chicken Save founder, Liz Dearly.

Felicity chats with direct action animal rights activist, Joanne Lee about the importance of disrupting places where speciesist behaviour is happening.

Felicity chats with Tasmanian animal rights activist, Kristy Alger about the appalling systemic failure to hold Gretna Meatworks accountable for the torture carried out at the facility.

Felicity chats with animal rights activist, Chelsea Hannah about facing her mortality and monkey adventures in the Amazon jungle.

Felicity chats with fabulous home cooks Ris and Jules from the Youtube show, Doin' it Vegan with Ris and Jules, about delicious plant based Christmas fare.

Felicity chats with ex-slaughterhouse worker turned animal rights activist, Josh Agland.

Felicity chats with human and non human rights activist, Lefki Pavlidis about working with refugees fleeing the Syrian conflict.

Felicity chats with fire fighter and industrial abseiler, David Nightingale about living his vegan values in a hyper masculine environment.

Felicity pays tribute to the extraordinary life of snake rescuer, Ross Beeby. 1970 - 2018

Felicity chats with snake rescuer, Ross Beeby about his passion for reptiles and how we can live peacefully with these unfairly maligned species.

Felicity chats with Melbourne's "Vegan Mum", Zoe Borbiro about the challenges and gifts of raising vegan children.

Felicity talks to Annie Greenaway from Lawyers for Companion Animals about her work helping dogs at risk.

Felicity chats with founder of A Poultry Place, Bede Carmody about changing the world one chicken at a time.

Felicity chats with founder of Second Chance Animal Rescue, Marisa Debattista.

Felicity chats with the organisers of the powerful Melbourne action Who Silenced the Lambs?

Felicity chats with Melbourne Sheep Save organiser, Robyn Cochrane about the brutal treatment sheep endure at the hands of the Australian sheep industry.

Felicity chats with Animal Justice Party candidate for the seat of Albert Park in the upcoming Victorian State election, Dr Tamasin Ramsay.

Felicity chats with Edgar's Mission animal sanctuary founder, Pam Ahern about how a pig changed her life.

Felicity chats with kangaroo advocate, Carolyn Drew about the ongoing mass slaughter of kangaroos in the Australian Capital Territory, and her efforts to end it.

Felicity chats with musician and singer, Brenton Edgecombe about creating his alter ego Vegan Smythe, and more.