Podcast appearances and mentions of ag gag laws

Send us a Text Message.Hey Pickles!We hope this episode finds you well!This week we talk about a documentary that we watched on how to maintain a healthy gut biome. Really interesting stuff!We have a new recipe from our Vegan Cookbook Challenge series. This week, we make a Sesame Ginger Soba Noodle Salad from Food Is The Solution by Matthew Prescot!You can get the book for yourself here *paid link   https://amzn.to/3x8PvE4In our Noteworthy segment, Nutella is launching a vegan version of its popular hazelnut spread. After a release in Europe, we hope to see it become available near us!Our Main Topic this week is Ag Gag Laws. Are they constitutional? We'll discuss a recent case in North Carolina, and offer some ways that you can combat Ag Gag laws in your area!We have a new restaurant in our Restaurant SOS series! This week's vegan establishment is Little Black Heart Coffee! They're located at 321 Oliver St N. Tonawanda NY. If you're ever in the Buffalo NY area, please stop by & check them out!Here's their amazing menu:   https://www.littleblackheartcoffee.com/#2Our Vegan Org of the Week this week is The Animals Voice.Learn more about their work here:   https://animalsvoice.comWe also have a new Listener Shout Out & much more!Thank you so much for spending some time with us.Love, Sam & ChristineSupport the Show.Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworksJoin the AFA Vegan Voter Hub https://agriculturefairnessalliance.org/vegan-voter-hub/

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Guest host Sigal Samuel talks with philosopher and author Martha Nussbaum about her new book, Justice for Animals. Martha discusses several different ethical, legal, and metaphysical theories for how we humans should treat other non-human animals, and offers her own distinct new approach. Host: Sigal Samuel (@SigalSamuel), Senior Reporter, Vox Guest: Martha Nussbaum, author; Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Philosophy, U. Chicago References:  Justice for Animals: Our Collective Responsibility by Martha Nussbaum (Simon & Schuster; 2022) Drawing the Line: Science and the Case for Animal Rights by Steven M. Wise (Basic; 2003) Primates and Philosophers: How Morality Evolved by Frans de Waal (Princeton; 2006) Animal Liberation: A New Ethics for Our Treatment of Animals by Peter Singer (1975) Fellow Creatures: Our Obligations to Other Animals by Christine Korsgaard (Oxford; 2018) Political Liberalism by John Rawls (1993) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) "Ag-Gag" Laws in the United States (Animal Legal Defense Fund) Zoopolis: A Political Theory of Animal Rights by Sue Donaldson and Will Kymlicka (Oxford; 2011)   Enjoyed this episode? Rate The Gray Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of The Gray Area. Subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Support The Gray Area by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts This episode was made by:  Producer: Erikk Geannikis Editor: Amy Drozdowska Engineer: Patrick Boyd Editorial Director, Vox Talk: A.M. Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Project Veritas and AG Gag Laws

Watch the conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41sUr1CAxhw Read more on https://sentientmedia.org Find Kenny:https://www.vox.com/future-perfect-future-of-meathttps://www.vox.com/authors/kenny-torrellahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kenny-torrella-66a0774a/https://twitter.com/KennyTorrellaArticles/points referred to: Henry Mance article: https://www.ft.com/content/8f50f2da-2862-4ec1-977f-2eda85890402Temple Grandlin quote: https://blog.humanesociety.org/2013/07/ag-gag-bills-bite-the-dust.htmlMonth in a Minute with Sentient Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ytqJfelHLYPete Paxton: https://sentientmedia.org/exposing-the-secretive-world-of-animal-exploitation-with-pete-paxton/Future Perfect: https://www.vox.com/future-perfectKenny's piece on the Mayor of New York:  https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/22927412/eric-adams-fish-vegan-plant-based-new-yorkKenny's piece on the future of food: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/23065941/vegan-vegetarian-plant-based-food-tech-bad-productsBryant Terry: https://www.bryant-terry.com/allbooksThe Korean Vegan: https://thekoreanvegan.comThe Meat Paradox article: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2022/2/24/22947967/why-we-love-animals-and-love-to-eat-them-meat-paradoxGene editing article: https://www.vox.com/22994946/gene-editing-farm-animals-livestock-crispr-genetic-engineeringThe Outlaw Ocean: https://www.theoutlawocean.com

Camille Labchuk and Jessica Scott-Reid give an update on ag gag laws in Canada, including police handing out tickets to protesters outside of Fearmans Pork slaughterhouse, Ontario releasing info on draft regulations for ag gag Bill 156, a new provision under the bill going into effect that now prohibits advocates from stopping transport trucks, and Manitoba launching public consultations for its own troubling ag gag legislation.

In the face of opposition from legal scholars, animal rights advocates, and associations of journalists, Ontario has now passed unconstitutional ag-gag laws, an attempt to silence whistleblowers who expose animal cruelty. Nate speaks with Animal Justice lawyer Camille Labchuk and University of Alberta law professor Peter Sankoff about efforts in Ontario and across our country to hide animal cruelty on farms. Check out Camille and Peter's own podcast Paw and Order and donate to the efforts of Animal Justice to strike down these unconstitutional laws at animaljustice.caThis episode is dedicated to Regan Russell, a kind and passionate animal rights advocate who was fatally hit by a pig transport truck while protesting the new ag-gag laws outside of a slaughterhouse. We need more people like Regan in the world, those who dedicate so much of their lives to the pursuit of justice for others. She put herself in harm's way to help animals in distress, and it is hard to accept that she lost her life bearing witness to animal cruelty mere days after Ontario's legislature moved to make her activism criminal.

Kevin Gosztola, journalist, documentary filmmaker, writer for Shadowproof.com and co-host of the podcast Unauthorized Disclosure, described the recent court victories against “ag-gag” laws, which protect huge factory farms against investigations that publicize their cruelty to animals, employees and the environment. He described the role of ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, in creating these business-friendly laws, and how US courts seem to have recognized that these laws target speech illegally. These laws sometimes call for huge fines for people who reveal abuses like blatant violations of environmental or animal cruelty regulations, and while these court victories are a positive trend, the corporations that want them have deep pockets and are very motivated to keep their practices under wraps.

We explore some of the many reasons for switching to a plant-based diet focusing on five main themes: personal health, animal rights, the environment, social justice, and public health. In our discussion on personal health we examine cholesterol, trans fats, heart disease, and diabetes. In regard to the animal protection we explore animals’ intellect and personalities, wildlife protection, species extinction, wildlife services, the humane myth, and labels such as free-range, cage-free, and grass-fed. As we discuss the environment, we explore climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, land use, water use, pollution, and deforestation. When we look at our food choices through a social justice lens, we discuss systemic racism in the food system, food apartheid, and world hunger. Finally, when we look at how our diets affect public health, we discuss zoonotic diseases, antibiotic use in livestock, and diet-related diseases.  Further reading about topics discussed in episode: HEALTH: Health and Diet Fact Sheet: https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PBE_Health_FINAL.pdf Cholesterol and plant-based diets: https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/nutrition-information/lowering-cholesterol-with-a-plant-based-diet Trans Fat in Meat and Dairy: https://nutritionfacts.org/2014/02/27/trans-fat-in-animal-fat/ Plant-Based Diet Reveres Heart Disease: https://www.ornish.com/undo-it/ Healing Diabetes with Plant-Based Diet: https://www.pcrm.org/health-topics/diabetes Tony’s Transformation Story: https://apnm.org/plant-based-transformation-with-tony-quintana/ ANIMALS: Animals and Diet Fact Sheet: https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PBE_AnimalWelfare_FINAL_2.28.19-1.pdf Ag-Gag Laws: https://aldf.org/issue/ag-gag/ Wildlife Services: https://apnm.org/what-we-do/promoting-coexistence-with-wildlife/usda-wildlife-services/ The Humane Myth: https://www.humanemyth.org ENVIRONMENT: The Environment and Diet Fact Sheet: https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PBE_Environment_FINAL_2.28.19.pdf Deforestation: https://awellfedworld.org/deforestation/ Additional Facts: https://www.cowspiracy.com/facts SOCIAL JUSTICE: Social Justice and Diet Fact Sheet: https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Facts-about-Diet-and-Social-Justice.pdf Dangers to meatpacking workers: https://apnm.org/executive-order-for-meatpacking-plants-to-remain-open-takes-hazards-to-a-new-level/ Targeting undocumented folks: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/05/08/exploitation-and-abuse-at-the-chicken-plant Worker exploitation: https://www.propublica.org/article/who-would-pay-26000-to-work-in-a-chicken-plant World Hunger: https://awellfedworld.org/global-hunger/ PUBLIC HEALTH: Zoonotic Diseases: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/where-do-deadly-coronaviruses-like-mers-cov-come-from/ The Power of Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/pdf/2009-Power-of-Prevention.pdf Antibiotics in Meat: https://nutritionfacts.org/2016/03/10/antibiotic-resistant-superbugs-in-meat/

Claudia speaks to Siobhan O'Sullivan about Ag-Gag laws with a particular focus on how they are manifesting in Australia. They also touch on some of the tensions that exist between animal welfare and issues of visibility. Date recorded: 30 April 2020Guest: Dr. Siobhan O'Sullivan is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. She has interests in animal welfare policy and environmental ethics, and is the author of three books, including: Getting Welfare to Work (2015) and Animals, Equality and Democracy (2011). Siobhan is also well known for her podcast ‘Knowing Animals'  which you can find on the iROAR – an animal focused podcast network she launched.  If you would like to find out more about Siobhan and her work, you can see a list of her publications here and you can follow her on Facebook and Twitter (@so_s). Host: Claudia Hirtenfelder is a PhD Candidate in Geography and Planning at Queen's University and is currently undertaking her own research project that looks at the historical relationships between animals and cities. Contact with Claudia on Twitter (@ClaudiaFTowne).Featured readings:  Animals, Equality and Democracy by Siobhan O'Sullivan, The Lives of Animals by J.M. CoetzeeBed Music created by Gordon Clarke (Instagram: @_con_sol_)Podcast Logo created by Jeremy John (Website)Sponsored by Animals in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Ethics – A.P.P.L.E (Website) Part of iROAR, an Animals Podcasting Network and the CFRC Podcast Network

The COVID-19 pandemic originated from human use of wild animals, and it will have an immediate and lasting impact on many more species of animals. Hosts Peter & Camille go over some of the recent animal law developments in Canada and abroad, including a cow slaughter plant shut-down after a worker tested positive for the virus, a Macleans story on the live horse meat export industry, and a new BC animal cruelty case.

The COVID-19 pandemic originated from human use of wild animals, and it will have an immediate and lasting impact on many more species of animals. Hosts Peter & Camille go over some of the recent animal law developments in Canada and abroad, including a cow slaughter plant shut-down after a worker tested positive for the virus, a Macleans story on the live horse meat export industry, and a new BC animal cruelty case.

It’s the 50th episode of the Paw & Order podcast! In this episode, Camille sits down with Animal Justice Party MP Emma Hurst, serving in the Upper House of New South Wales Parliament, Australia. Emma is one of three MPs with the Animal Justice Party giving a much-needed political voice for animals.

It’s the 50th episode of the Paw & Order podcast! In this episode, Camille sits down with Animal Justice Party MP Emma Hurst, serving in the Upper House of New South Wales Parliament, Australia. Emma is one of three MPs with the Animal Justice Party giving a much-needed political voice for animals.

In the wake of NYK’s february focus on factory farm animal welfare, listen as NYK Executive Director Kathryn Sussman and Animal Justice Executive Director, Camille Labchuk, hash out the crucial significance of agricultural gag legislation (ag-gag laws). Kathryn and Camille discuss why the public needs to be informed about ag-gag laws, and why it is […]

The nation's oldest “ag-gag” law was struck down last week in Kansas. Katharine and Valene thought that a closer examination of ag-gag laws was called for this week. They discuss the history and background of these types of laws, and why they're suddenly falling like dominoes. They dive into how animal agriculture producers need to take this issue seriously, and talk about some ways that we, as an industry and as individuals, can protect ourselves, our livelihoods, and the animals we so tremendously care for.

There is an epic battle between animal activists seeking to reveal the institutional cruelty of modern day factory farming and the industry itself, which seeks to paint a bucolic image of happy farm animals. This struggle is playing out across the globe, in the US, Europe, Latin America and, now in particular, Canada! This podcast focuses on the animal rights movement in Canada, where activists are being arrested as pro-ag industry politicians push for laws to quash undercover investigations and the fast growing campaign to bear witness at slaughterhouses, a movement that began in Ontario, Canada.

There is an epic battle between animal activists seeking to reveal the institutional cruelty of modern day factory farming and the industry itself, which seeks to paint a bucolic image of happy farm animals. This struggle is playing out across the globe, in the US, Europe, Latin America and, now in particular, Canada! This podcast focuses on the animal rights movement in Canada, where activists are being arrested as pro-ag industry politicians push for laws to quash undercover investigations and the fast growing campaign to bear witness at slaughterhouses, a movement that began in Ontario, Canada.

December 6, 2019 Ag gag laws have come to Canada. In an effort to conceal animal cruelty on farms, some provinces have begun passing dangerous legislation designed to keep abuse and neglect hidden behind closed doors. Peter and Camille delve into Alberta’s Bill 27—rammed through the legislature in only 10 days without proper scrutiny—and Ontario’s... Read more »

December 6, 2019 Ag gag laws have come to Canada. In an effort to conceal animal cruelty on farms, some provinces have begun passing dangerous legislation designed to keep abuse and neglect hidden behind closed doors. Peter and Camille delve into Alberta’s Bill 27—rammed through the legislature in only 10 days without proper scrutiny—and Ontario’s... Read more »

Ag-Gag Laws and the First Amendment, Carious CAFOS and the Endangerment of the Endangered Species ActDiscussion with Cristina Stella on the advent and continuance of Ag-gag laws that criminalize undercover reporting at animal enterprises and their violation of First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. We also discuss the First Amendment violation of “food censorship” laws that prohibit meat and milk alternatives from using “milk” and “meat” in the name of their products. We discuss humane washing cases and the conditions of animals in concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Additionally, we discuss the impact CAFOs have on our public health, the environment and the quality of life of surrounding populations. We also discuss the exemptions CAFOs have obtained from environmental regulations and the current roll-backs to the Endangered Species Act and the pending litigation challenging these.For More Info:li>https://aldf.org/issue/ag-gag/https://aldf.org/case/challenging-iowas-ag-gag-2-0-law/https://aldf.org/article/lawsuit-challenges-constitutionality-of-arkansas-ag-gag-law/https://aldf.org/article/federal-rule-allowing-cruel-high-speed-pig-slaughter-violates-federal-law/https://aldf.org/article/animal-legal-defense-fund-sues-tillamook-for-deceptive-advertising/https://aldf.org/article/tofurky-mounts-free-speech-challenge-against-arkansas-meat-label-law/https://aldf.org/case/challenging-fsas-medium-sized-cafo-exemptions/https://aldf.org/article/the-edge-of-extinction-hundreds-of-vulnerable-animal-species-in-danger-under-endangered-species-act-rollbacks/https://www.noaa.gov/media-release/gulf-of-mexico-dead-zone-is-largest-ever-measuredhttps://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/files/animal_drug_es_10_26_77814.pdfhttps://aldf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/CAFOs-Plaguing-North-Carolina-Communities-of-Color.pdfhttps://aldf.org/case/challenging-factory-farms-exemption-from-pollution-reporting-requirements/https://www.humanesociety.org/sites/default/files/docs/public-impacts-factory-farms-on-communities.pdf

Nancy and William discuss raw dog food, Baylor’s College of Medicine’s horrific violations, and more.Our special guest: AJ Albrecht from Mercy for Animals talks about AG-GAG laws.mercyforanimals.org

By now you've likely seen the video and heard about the animal mistreatment at Fair Oaks Farms. Sadly, for the Business of Agriculture, this isn't going away any time soon. In fact, I see animal activists increasing their attacks on livestock production and processing based on the response to the Fair Oaks video. Katharine Lotspeich is a partner in her family's large scale Utah dairy operation and an Ag professional. She joins me to discuss Ag's poor handling of this incident, the real agenda of animal activists, and the reality for Agriculture moving forward. Make no mistake, this incident hurts Agriculture, strains relating with our customers, and strengthens the radical animal rights cause groups who paint this as the norm. Our industry needs to do a better job of addressing this — we'll tell you how.

Do the giant agricultural companies and cattle ranchers have the right to be protected against those who shed light on their business practices and their impact on the environment?  Or does the First Amendment have something to say about that?   Aaron Freiwald, Managing Partner of Freiwald Law and host of the weekly podcast Good Law | Bad Law, is joined by David Muraskin from the non-profit organization, Public Justice, to talk about Ag-Gag laws.   Aaron and David discuss the ins and outs of Ag-Gag laws as well as David’s ground-breaking case in Wyoming. Like other gag laws, Ag-Gag laws are specifically designed to protect the agriculture industry by making it difficult for people to speak out against industrial practices and conditions that impact animal welfare and the environment. David explains some of the history behind these laws in addition to some of the major cases. In Public Justice’s Wyoming case, David was successful in invoking the First Amendment as a way of challenging these highly restrictive and protectionist state laws.   Join Aaron and David for this important conversation on the agriculture industry and Ag-Gag laws. To learn more about David you can read his bio at https://www.publicjustice.net/team/david-muraskin/.   Host: Aaron Freiwald Guest: David Muraskin   Follow Good Law | Bad Law: YouTube: Good Law | Bad Law Instagram: @GoodLawBadLaw Website: https://www.law-podcast.com

We talk Ag-Gag laws this week with guest Cristina Stella from the Animal Legal Defense Fund: the history of these laws, their purpose, where they exist and what litigation is currently occurring to challenge them. The post 178 Ag-Gag Laws 101: An Interview with Cristina Stella of the Animal Legal Defense Fund appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.

In this episode, Paul discusses the recent Ninth Circuit Ruling that found portion of Idaho's ag gag law constutional, reversing a lower court decision that found the entire law unconstitutional.  This ruling may open up new opportunities for these laws if written properly. Materials discussed in this episode: Ellixson, Ashley, Idaho's "Ag Gag" Law Found Unconstitutional (AREC, Oct. 6, 2015). Goeringer, Paul, Ninth Circuit Upholds a Portion of an Ag Gag Law (AREC, Jan. 24, 2018). If you have questions for Paul contact him at lgoering@umd.edu, tweet him @aglawPaul or 301-405-3541.

Maria Milito talks to Stephen Wells, Executive Director of The Animal Legal Defense Fund. They discuss Tony the Tiger, (who recently passed away), a Siberian-Bengal tiger on display at a Tiger Truck Stop in Louisiana; the Puppy Mill Ban Bill in California; Ag-Gag Laws; plus other campaigns and victories. Learn more at aldf.org.#AdoptDontShop

Erika George of Univ of Utah explains why it matters that a judge overturned Utah's "Ag-Gag" law. The West owes a debt to Islam says Glen Cooper of Pitzer College. Christy Chapin of Univ of Maryland gives a brief history of how health insurance companies became so powerful. Dating culture and consent with author Mike Domitrz. Mark Belk of BYU discusses Lake Powell's quagga invasion. Jon Schull of e-NABLE explains how you can use your 3-D printer to help disabled kids.

Edition #1014 Today we take a look at the issue of animal agriculture minus the animals: the effects of our meat consumption on human rights, human health and climate change Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From a Basement On the Hill Ch. 2: Act 1: An interview with the co-directors of Cowspiracy Part 1 - Rich Roll -  Air Date 9-14-15 Ch. 3: Song 1: Solid Ground - Dougie Maclean Ch. 4: Act 2: Something You Really Need To Know About The Meat You're Eating - @RedactedTonight w/ @LeeCamp - Air Date: 2-27-16 Ch. 5: Song 2: Happy Meal - The Cardigans Ch. 6: Act 3: An interview with the co-directors of Cowspiracy Part 2 - Rich Roll -  Air Date 9-14-15 Ch. 7: Song 3: Land of Confusion - Genesis Ch. 8: Act 4: VEGAN 2015 - The Film - PLANT BASED NEWS - Air Date 12-1-15 Ch. 9: Song 4: Here's to Your Health - River Zydeco Band & Henk Mutsaers Ch. 10: Act 5: Vegan For Human Rights - Mic. the Vegan - Air Date: 3-18-16 Ch. 11: Song 5: Human Rights - Brother Mudada Ch. 12: Act 6: What do chickens and our constitutional rights have in common? - Jim Hightower - Air Date: 2-12-16 Ch. 13: Song 6: Free and Equal Speech - Chris Priest Ch. 14: Act 7: Fight Anti-Whistleblower Ag-Gag Laws via @ALDF - Best of the Left Activism Ch. 15: Song 7: Right to Complain - Trombone Shorty & Marc Broussard Ch. 16: Act 8: Richard Oppenlander's pre-Cowspiracy screening presentation to the EU Parliament (Part 2 of 7) - Climate Vegan - Air Date: 12-20-15 Voicemails Ch. 17: Raising taxes lowers the cost of hiring new employees - Jim from Detroit Ch. 18: The Marxist idea of causing pain to spark the revolution - Alex from Montreal Ch. 19: Planning ahead from 2016 to 2020 - Brian from Arizona Voicemail Music: Loud Pipes - Classics Ch. 20: Final comments on the dangers of Republican governance and moral culpability vs. mathematical reality Closing Music: Here We Are - Everyone's in Everyone TAKE ACTION Write to legislators and governors in states with Ag-Gag laws via Animal Legal Defense Fund's “Take Action to Stop Ag Gag” and demand they be repealed. Other Actions Sign the Last Chance for Animal's Change.org petition to fight Missouri's Ag-Gag Law Sign the Food Integrity Campaign's petition to fight Ag-Gag Laws  Sources/Further Reading:  No More Exposés in North Carolina (via NYTimes.com) In the Belly of the Beast (via RollingStone.com) (WARNING: THIS IS IMPORTANT, BUT GRAPHIC) Ag-Gag Legislation by State (via ASPCA.org) Undercovered: 'Ag-Gag' Laws - How Big Agra Tries to Muzzle Journalists (via Mediate.com) Big Agriculture Bullies and Lobbies to Keep Americans In the Dark (via Forbes.com) Groups Sue Over North Carolina's Ag Gag Law, Saying it Violates The Constitution (via ThinkProgress.org) Ag Boards Think They Should be Exempt From the Freedom of Information Act (via MFAblog.org) Mercy for Animals Legal Advocacy (via MercyforAnimals.org) Written by BOTL social media/activism director Amanda Hoffman Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on iTunes and Stitcher!

If you want to eat the sausage, you might not want to know from what, and how, that sausage was made. This leads us to ask…

This show begins with Peter and Animals Today legal expert, Bob Ferber, discussing Ag-gag laws. These laws are anti-whistleblower laws designed to shield factory farms from the inquisitive lenses of undercover videographers demonstrating animal cruelty. The Idaho law was just struck down as unconstitutional, but according to Ferber, don’t expect these laws in other states […]

Emily Meredith and Katy Keiffer talk about monitoring slaughter facilities and ag gag laws on this week’s Straight, No Chaser. Emily Meredith is the communications director for the Animal Agriculture Alliance. Established in 1987, the Animal Agriculture Alliance includes individuals, companies, and organizations who are interested in helping consumers better understand the role animal agriculture plays in providing a safe, abundant food supply to a hungry world. Emily is also a blogger for the industry blog, Meatingplace.com. Tune in to hear Emily and Katy talk about third-party audits, and if they would actually make slaughter processes more transparent. Do organizations like the Human Society hurt the livestock industry? Does Emily believe that animal abuse is systemic? Find out on this week’s Straight, No Chaser! This episode has been sponsored by Bi-Rite Market. “There is a huge disconnect between the consumer and the producer. This country is fed by less than 2% of the population.” [25:25] — Emily Meredith on Straight, No Chaser

Emily Meredith and Katy Keiffer talk about monitoring slaughter facilities and ag gag laws on this week’s Straight, No Chaser. Emily Meredith is the communications director for the Animal Agriculture Alliance. Established in 1987, the Animal Agriculture Alliance includes individuals, companies, and organizations who are interested in helping consumers better understand the role animal agriculture plays in providing a safe, abundant food supply to a hungry world. Emily is also a blogger for the industry blog, Meatingplace.com. Tune in to hear Emily and Katy talk about third-party audits, and if they would actually make slaughter processes more transparent. Do organizations like the Human Society hurt the livestock industry? Does Emily believe that animal abuse is systemic? Find out on this week’s Straight, No Chaser! This episode has been sponsored by Bi-Rite Market. “There is a huge disconnect between the consumer and the producer. This country is fed by less than 2% of the population.” [25:25] — Emily Meredith on Straight, No Chaser

This week on Straight, No Chaser, host Katy Keiffer discusses the Ag Gag Laws with Amanda Hitt is the Director of the Food Integrity Campaign (FIC) for the Government Accountability Project. Amanda oversees FIC operations and is responsible for ensuring that FIC fulfills its mission of enhancing food integrity by facilitating truth telling. Iowa and Utah have just enacted new Ag Gag Laws, and clearly there is an increased interest in the industry to enact more of this type of legislation. Ag-gag bills remain pending in Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York and Tennessee. Is transparency a good idea for the livestock and farming industry or will people get the wrong idea with the curtain pulled back? This program was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. “The whole business of agriculture as we know it requires a certain veil of secrecy.” “We need to change our relationship to the industry itself, and how they present themselves with regards to food safety and wholesomeness. More than often that presentation is not grounded in reality.” –Amanda Hitt, Director of the Food Integrity Campaign

This week on Straight, No Chaser, host Katy Keiffer discusses the Ag Gag Laws with Amanda Hitt is the Director of the Food Integrity Campaign (FIC) for the Government Accountability Project. Amanda oversees FIC operations and is responsible for ensuring that FIC fulfills its mission of enhancing food integrity by facilitating truth telling. Iowa and Utah have just enacted new Ag Gag Laws, and clearly there is an increased interest in the industry to enact more of this type of legislation. Ag-gag bills remain pending in Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York and Tennessee. Is transparency a good idea for the livestock and farming industry or will people get the wrong idea with the curtain pulled back? This program was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. “The whole business of agriculture as we know it requires a certain veil of secrecy.” “We need to change our relationship to the industry itself, and how they present themselves with regards to food safety and wholesomeness. More than often that presentation is not grounded in reality.” –Amanda Hitt, Director of the Food Integrity Campaign