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Jann, Caitlin, and Sarah start with Caitlin's housing update...have we almost got Caitlin a home? They discuss AI this week, from Jann's AI nose ring to her bandmate using Meta glasses, and the implications of these devices on privacy and our personal lives. Caitlin also brings us up to speed on some fashion dubbed the 'Zara Death Pants,' and some flight etiquette surrounding unruly passengers who refuse to be patient about getting off a flight. Jann also gives a wedding-planning update, discussing the differences between her decision-making process compared to Thordis, followed by a quick discussion about the importance of legal rights for same-sex couples. Finally, Jann shares a recent viral social media moment regarding animal rights at rodeos that leads to the title of this episode... Chapters: (00:00) Introduction and House Hunting Adventures (03:01 AI and Its Quirks in Media (05:59 Reflections on Political Figures and Their Legacies (08:59 Community Initiatives and Parenting Support (11:59)The Controversy of AI Glasses (15:01) Cultural Norms and Privacy in Public Spaces (23:02) Fashion Trends and Their Impact (24:20) The Zara Death Pants Phenomenon (30:55) Air Travel Etiquette and Passenger Behavior (41:06) Wedding Planning Chaos (43:55) Personal Reflections on Marriage (45:56) The Importance of Legal Rights in Relationships (48:00) Choosing a Wedding Date (48:55) Animal Rights and Rodeo Controversy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The assumption that only humans can engage in politics—that only humans are 'zoon politikon'—is foundational to the Western tradition of political philosophy. While there is increasing recognition of animals' moral status (both within moral philosophy and at the level of public opinion), animals are not recognized as political subjects. This carefully researched but accessibly written volume—following on from the authors' earlier book Zoopolis—argues that animals too have a right to politics: a right to be recognized as political subjects and agents, and as members of political communities entitled to collective self-determination. ⁠Animals and the Right to Politics⁠ (Oxford University Press, 2026) draws on recent scientific work on animal societies, cultures, and decision-making, as well as recent work by political theorists rethinking ideas of agency and community—especially the significance of emplaced and embodied encounters and relationships to the activity of politics. Sue Donaldson and Will Kymlicka draw a picture of what it would mean to create spaces and practices, not only for politics conducted by humans on behalf of animals, but also politics with and by animals on their own terms. It then explores how this approach could inform a wide range of contemporary debates in human-animal relations, including wildlife conservation, urban planning, and animal labour. ⁠Sue Donaldson⁠ is a Canadian author and animal advocate. She has published more than 40 academic articles, and is the co-author, with Will Kymlicka, of Zoopolis: A Political Theory of Animal Rights (Oxford University Press, 2011) which won the Canadian Philosophical Association Book Prize in 2013, and has been translated into 11 languages. She is co-convenor of the Animals in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Ethics research group at Queen's University, Kingston, Canada. ⁠Will Kymlicka⁠ is the author of seven books published by Oxford University Press, including Contemporary Political Philosophy (2nd ed., 2001), Multicultural Citizenship (1996), and Zoopolis: A Political Theory of Animal Rights (co-authored with Sue Donaldson; 2011). He is currently the Canada Research Chair in Political Philosophy at Queen's University, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, an Officer of the Order of Canada, and a Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy. His works have been translated into 34 languages. ⁠Kyle Johannsen⁠ is Sessional Faculty Member in the Department of Philosophy at Trent University. His most recent authored book is Wild Animal Ethics: The Moral and Political Problem of Wild Animal Suffering (Routledge, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The assumption that only humans can engage in politics—that only humans are 'zoon politikon'—is foundational to the Western tradition of political philosophy. While there is increasing recognition of animals' moral status (both within moral philosophy and at the level of public opinion), animals are not recognized as political subjects. This carefully researched but accessibly written volume—following on from the authors' earlier book Zoopolis—argues that animals too have a right to politics: a right to be recognized as political subjects and agents, and as members of political communities entitled to collective self-determination. ⁠Animals and the Right to Politics⁠ (Oxford University Press, 2026) draws on recent scientific work on animal societies, cultures, and decision-making, as well as recent work by political theorists rethinking ideas of agency and community—especially the significance of emplaced and embodied encounters and relationships to the activity of politics. Sue Donaldson and Will Kymlicka draw a picture of what it would mean to create spaces and practices, not only for politics conducted by humans on behalf of animals, but also politics with and by animals on their own terms. It then explores how this approach could inform a wide range of contemporary debates in human-animal relations, including wildlife conservation, urban planning, and animal labour. ⁠Sue Donaldson⁠ is a Canadian author and animal advocate. She has published more than 40 academic articles, and is the co-author, with Will Kymlicka, of Zoopolis: A Political Theory of Animal Rights (Oxford University Press, 2011) which won the Canadian Philosophical Association Book Prize in 2013, and has been translated into 11 languages. She is co-convenor of the Animals in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Ethics research group at Queen's University, Kingston, Canada. ⁠Will Kymlicka⁠ is the author of seven books published by Oxford University Press, including Contemporary Political Philosophy (2nd ed., 2001), Multicultural Citizenship (1996), and Zoopolis: A Political Theory of Animal Rights (co-authored with Sue Donaldson; 2011). He is currently the Canada Research Chair in Political Philosophy at Queen's University, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, an Officer of the Order of Canada, and a Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy. His works have been translated into 34 languages. ⁠Kyle Johannsen⁠ is Sessional Faculty Member in the Department of Philosophy at Trent University. His most recent authored book is Wild Animal Ethics: The Moral and Political Problem of Wild Animal Suffering (Routledge, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

The assumption that only humans can engage in politics—that only humans are 'zoon politikon'—is foundational to the Western tradition of political philosophy. While there is increasing recognition of animals' moral status (both within moral philosophy and at the level of public opinion), animals are not recognized as political subjects. This carefully researched but accessibly written volume—following on from the authors' earlier book Zoopolis—argues that animals too have a right to politics: a right to be recognized as political subjects and agents, and as members of political communities entitled to collective self-determination. ⁠Animals and the Right to Politics⁠ (Oxford University Press, 2026) draws on recent scientific work on animal societies, cultures, and decision-making, as well as recent work by political theorists rethinking ideas of agency and community—especially the significance of emplaced and embodied encounters and relationships to the activity of politics. Sue Donaldson and Will Kymlicka draw a picture of what it would mean to create spaces and practices, not only for politics conducted by humans on behalf of animals, but also politics with and by animals on their own terms. It then explores how this approach could inform a wide range of contemporary debates in human-animal relations, including wildlife conservation, urban planning, and animal labour. ⁠Sue Donaldson⁠ is a Canadian author and animal advocate. She has published more than 40 academic articles, and is the co-author, with Will Kymlicka, of Zoopolis: A Political Theory of Animal Rights (Oxford University Press, 2011) which won the Canadian Philosophical Association Book Prize in 2013, and has been translated into 11 languages. She is co-convenor of the Animals in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Ethics research group at Queen's University, Kingston, Canada. ⁠Will Kymlicka⁠ is the author of seven books published by Oxford University Press, including Contemporary Political Philosophy (2nd ed., 2001), Multicultural Citizenship (1996), and Zoopolis: A Political Theory of Animal Rights (co-authored with Sue Donaldson; 2011). He is currently the Canada Research Chair in Political Philosophy at Queen's University, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, an Officer of the Order of Canada, and a Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy. His works have been translated into 34 languages. ⁠Kyle Johannsen⁠ is Sessional Faculty Member in the Department of Philosophy at Trent University. His most recent authored book is Wild Animal Ethics: The Moral and Political Problem of Wild Animal Suffering (Routledge, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

The assumption that only humans can engage in politics—that only humans are 'zoon politikon'—is foundational to the Western tradition of political philosophy. While there is increasing recognition of animals' moral status (both within moral philosophy and at the level of public opinion), animals are not recognized as political subjects. This carefully researched but accessibly written volume—following on from the authors' earlier book Zoopolis—argues that animals too have a right to politics: a right to be recognized as political subjects and agents, and as members of political communities entitled to collective self-determination. ⁠Animals and the Right to Politics⁠ (Oxford University Press, 2026) draws on recent scientific work on animal societies, cultures, and decision-making, as well as recent work by political theorists rethinking ideas of agency and community—especially the significance of emplaced and embodied encounters and relationships to the activity of politics. Sue Donaldson and Will Kymlicka draw a picture of what it would mean to create spaces and practices, not only for politics conducted by humans on behalf of animals, but also politics with and by animals on their own terms. It then explores how this approach could inform a wide range of contemporary debates in human-animal relations, including wildlife conservation, urban planning, and animal labour. ⁠Sue Donaldson⁠ is a Canadian author and animal advocate. She has published more than 40 academic articles, and is the co-author, with Will Kymlicka, of Zoopolis: A Political Theory of Animal Rights (Oxford University Press, 2011) which won the Canadian Philosophical Association Book Prize in 2013, and has been translated into 11 languages. She is co-convenor of the Animals in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Ethics research group at Queen's University, Kingston, Canada. ⁠Will Kymlicka⁠ is the author of seven books published by Oxford University Press, including Contemporary Political Philosophy (2nd ed., 2001), Multicultural Citizenship (1996), and Zoopolis: A Political Theory of Animal Rights (co-authored with Sue Donaldson; 2011). He is currently the Canada Research Chair in Political Philosophy at Queen's University, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, an Officer of the Order of Canada, and a Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy. His works have been translated into 34 languages. ⁠Kyle Johannsen⁠ is Sessional Faculty Member in the Department of Philosophy at Trent University. His most recent authored book is Wild Animal Ethics: The Moral and Political Problem of Wild Animal Suffering (Routledge, 2021).

Why should be care about bees? Why should we avoid honey and beeswax? Vegans want to eliminate as much harm, exploitation, and killing as possible. When animals are farmed for profit, there is always compromise of their wellbeing, and bees farmed for their honey and beeswax are no exception. Ethical veganism is about getting justice over the species barrier, and in this case it's concern for the amazing, beautiful bee.In this short episode, our host Hope Bohanec offers her knowledge about honey bees. We learn about their fascinating and complex lives, details of honey farming practices, and the truth about how our interference and manipulation of bees is hurting them and the entire planet. 

Do chatbots have feelings? Anthropic, Google, and Meta are hiring computer scientists, neuroscientists, and philosophers to find out. Nitasha Tiku (The Washington Post) explains why the search for AI consciousness has gone from fringe theory to Silicon Valley mainstream, and why the answer matters more than you think. Then, Taylor Lorenz (User Mag) traveled cross-country to attend an anti-big tech festival in New York City called the Summer of Ludd. She tells us about cleansing her laptop, talking to the event’s puppet spokesperson, and learning what these young organizers hope the future holds. Finally, Reed Albergotti (Semaphor) on what happens when your AI coding agent goes rogue while you're on vacation in the Alps — and the heroic lengths required to reach an actual human at OpenAI. Additional Reading: AI Makes Mistakes, Too | Semafor They built the world's most powerful AI. They're facing a mystery they can't explain. | The Washington Post See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's your local news for Thursday, July 9, 2026:We find out why Madison is pursuing more control over a local highway,Detail ICE's traumatic toll on Wisconsin children,Check in with Animal Advocacy after they weathered a university investigation,Hear about a cultural club at UW,Examine a Wisconsin legal case that highlighted the conflict between First Amendment rights and the interest of the state,Talk organized chaos with a local artist,And much more.

This week on Without A Country, Corinne Fisher looks into the growing controversy surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, including resurfaced comments, allegations throwing his campaign into crisis (he suspended his campaign moments after this livestream ended), and what it means for Democrats trying to flip a crucial Senate seat. She also unpacks the bizarre rumors surrounding Mitch McConnell's health and the viral speculation over whether the longtime Republican leader is dead, brain dead, or simply recovering from a medical emergency. Corinne then examines the mysterious case of Nolan Wells, the young Black man who disappeared during a trip with friends in Mississippi, a story that has sparked national outrage and demands for answers. Also in this episode: the fight over Patty, the Bronx Zoo's last elephant, Hong Kong's crackdown on dissent, DHS 's scary silencing tactics, Tim Walz's interesting pardon, and which country is chanting "Death to America!"00:00 Livestream Countdown & Intro Music02:00 Show Begins – Welcome Back to NYC02:45 Mike's Car Gets Totaled & NYC Crime Discussion08:20 Gash Comedy Show Announcement & Patreon Shoutouts11:54 Patty the Elephant – Should the Bronx Zoo Send Her to a Sanctuary?22:25 Animal Rights, Zoos & Ethical Wildlife Tourism28:24 Main Stories Preview: Graham Platner, Mitch McConnell & Nolan Wells35:04 Who Is Graham Platner? The Maine Senate Candidate Explained40:21 The R*pe Allegations Against Graham Platner51:48 Platner's Reddit Posts, G*ns & Political Extremism01:05:00 The "N*zi Tattoo" Controversy & Candidate Vetting01:12:45 Why Political Opposition Research Matters01:18:50 The Alleged Assault Timeline & Survivor Reactions01:24:14 Mitch McConnell Death Rumors & Political Internet Culture01:31:30 Is Celebrating Political Deaths Going Too Far?01:36:10 The Nolan Wells Case Begins01:40:17 Race, Class & Why the Story Has Gone Viral01:47:40 What Happened to Nolan Wells? Theories & Unanswered Questions01:54:30 Final Thoughts on the Case & Ongoing Investigation02:00:03 Wacko Mailbag02:08:25 "Could Be Worse" Segment02:12:30 Hong Kong's Crackdown on Dissent02:20:14 Ali Khamenei's Funeral & "Death to America" Chants02:27:00 International Politics, Nationalism & Media Narratives02:34:15 Final Thoughts of the Week02:40:21 Closing Remarks, Travel, and Outro02:46:00 End of ShowSUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON:https://patreon.com/WithoutACountry?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkFOLLOW WITHOUT A COUNTRY ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/withoutacountrypodcast/FOLLOW CORINNE ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/philanthropygalFOLLOW MIKE ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/themharrington/FOLLOW ALONG:Enemy of the State: The Bronx Zoohttps://nypost.com/2026/07/07/us-news/bronx-zoo-may-move-last-remaining-elephant-patty-to-tennessee-sanctuary-report/Graham Platnerhttps://www.grahamforsenate.com/Mitch McConnellhttps://www.axios.com/2026/07/07/mitch-mcconnell-health-senate-gop-leaders?utm_source=chatgpt.comNolan WellsTIMELINE: https://www.wlox.com/2026/07/07/timeline-heres-what-we-know-about-disappearance-death-18-year-old-nolan-wells/?utm_source=chatgpt.comFURTHER INVESTIGATION:https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/counties/jackson-county/article316412791.html?utm_source=chatgpt.comWACO MAIL BAG Walz Pardons Immigrant Who M0lested 10-Year-Oldhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/us/politics/minnesota-pardon-sexual-abuser.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/dhs-attacks-minnesota-gov-tim-walz-over-criminal-sexual-conduct-pardon/COULD BE WORSEHong Kong National Security LawBased on: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/05/nx-s1-5876545/hong-kongs-sound-of-silence-6-years-under-the-national-security-lawKhamenei's Funeralhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/07/06/massive-crowd-chants-death-america-khameneis-casket-winds-through-tehran/GUUUURLYou Can't Send ICE an emailhttps://www.npr.org/2026/07/06/nx-s1-5883784/dhs-ice-critic-lawsuit-free-speechSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I think the animal welfare people are clutching at straws with this last-minute legal action they're taking to try and stop this weekend's feral cat hunt. You'll know the event. It's all part of the North Canterbury Hunting Competition. Which raises funds for Rotherham School. It hit the headlines a few years back when people got all excited that wild cats were going to be included. As they should be. Because they're a pain in the backside. Wildcats are pests. But we had people jumping to all sorts of conclusions. Saying it was going to be impossible to tell whether a cat was wild or domestic. And pet cats could end up being killed. A lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth. Well, the wailing and gnashing is happening all over again. Except, this time, the animal rights people are going next level and taking legal action to try and stop it. And wait ‘til you hear some of the claims they're making. They being former regional councillor Kathy White, NZ Cat Foundation founder Anne Batley-Burton and a bunch of animal and child protection advocates. Let's start with the animal side of it. Because that's pretty much more of the same. With Kathy White saying today that “bounty-based slaughter will incentivise the catching of any cat, including pets.” She says: “We know from watching videos of previous hunts that people pay little attention to checking the cat for a microchip.” Going on to say: “One video of a dog about to catch a cat cuts out just as the dog is about to tear the cat apart. Not only do they have no idea if the cat is a pet, but there are serious Animal Welfare Act breaches, and we want it stopped.” The hunt organisers are poo-pooing that. Saying any cat has to be 10 kilometres away from any residential or lifestyle block before it's taken out. Box traps need to be checked daily, and kids need to be hunting with adults who have a firearms licence. That's good enough for me. But here's where things get really weird. The anti-cat-hunt people are now also claiming that the United Nations might also be unhappy about this wildcat hunt. Because they're saying today that it may contravene the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Saying kids shouldn't be exposed to violence against animals. They've got a letter from an international law firm, apparently, which has been signed by several animal and child protection organisations and says kids being involved in the wild cat hunt isn't consistent with New Zealand's international child rights obligations. But let's remember where this hunt is happening and the kids who are going to be involved. It's rural and these are farming kids who hunt, anyway. They've been brought up with it. Which is exactly what competition organiser Mat Bailey is saying. He says: “They've seen Dad kill a sheep every month. It's farming. It's rural New Zealand, and that's the thing that these people don't get because they live in their little Auckland world thinking everything's lovey-dovey. Well, sorry, it's not how it works.” Amen to that. Which is why these people need to give it a rest and tell the lawyers to stand down. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday, July 6, 2026   Today, the United States warned Iran about Israel's aims to assassinate Iran's top negotiators; Trump's Department of Energy deleted over 6,000 web pages dedicated to energy savings after Mayor Mamdani asked New Yorkers to keep their thermostats at 78 degrees; the owner of a dog shot by the LAPD has sued the city; Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has defended the Patriot Front white nationalist march in DC on the Fourth of July; Elaine Chao left the country just three days after her husband Mitch McConnell was found unconscious; nearly a million investors lost over $3.8bn on Trump crypto coin; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, IQBAR Text DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.  Thank You, Helix 20% off Sitewide | 25% off Luxe Mattresses | 30% off Elite Mattresses when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeans Join The Daily Beans and give a gift today to ensure The Trevor Project can continue its crucial work in the face of continued challenges. Donate to The Trevor Project - Daily Beans Podcast The Latest Breakdown:The Breakdown | Todd Blanche Could Be in Contempt Days Ahead of His Confirmation Hearing StoriesWhite House deletes thousands of web pages about energy conservation as heatwave slams US | The Verge Owner of dog killed by LAPD in Canoga Park files lawsuit against city | ABC7 Los Angeles U.S. warned Iran about Israel's aims to assassinate leaders | The Washington Post Nearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin | The New York Times Mitch McConnell's wife did something 'bizarre' after he was hospitalized: report | Raw Story Trump Cabinet official defends white nationalist July 4 march: ‘Free speech' | MS NOWGood TroubleShow up for our Libraries - action.ala.org →We The People March - July 3 →goodtroubleliveson.org/ July 17-19 →How to help those impacted by the Venezuela earthquakes|AP →Oppose House Amendment to Defund the Peace Corps! →Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance -  Open For Comments →Stand With Minnesota →ICE List  →iceout.org Good NewsAmerica: Birth Of A Nation dana-goldbergs-southwest-funnyfest Oct 9 -Email Dana@DanaGoldberg.com for sponsorship information Tour - DANA GOLDBERGTickets for Dana Goldberg: Outrageous - Sep 23 - Den Theater - Chicago  →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans   →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com →Email Dana LGBTQ Owned eating establishments in your area - hello@mswmedia.com Subject: “Dana's Project” Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links The Trevor Project - trevorproject.org/beans Blue Wave California - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/msw-bwc Donate to Public Citizen - https://citizen.org/beans/ The Daily Beans is donating $10,000 and invites you to give what you can to support their life-affirming work - Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Join Dana and The Daily Beans in support of Human Rights Campaign http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate, ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers - email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.  Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook,  DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was an absolute pleasure to speak with Ronnie Lee, founder of the ALF. He tells his story of how direct action led him to prison, how that has shaped him, and what he thinks is best for the movement going forward.Ronnie Lee (born 1951) is a British animal rights activist best known as the founder of the Animal Liberation Front (ALF), an international, leaderless movement that utilizes direct action and economic sabotage to oppose animal exploitation.Here is a quick breakdown of his life and evolution as an activist:1. The Early Days & "Band of Mercy"Lee became a vegetarian in 1970 and fully committed to a vegan lifestyle in 1972. Looking for active ways to protect wildlife, he joined the Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA) in the early 1970s to disrupt fox hunts.Frustrated by the legal limitations of the HSA, Lee and a fellow activist, Cliff Goodman, wanted to take more aggressive, law-breaking actions. In 1972, they formed a breakaway group called the Band of Mercy (named after a 19th-century anti-hunting group). The group expanded its targets from hunting vehicles to pharmaceutical laboratories and animal research facilities, pioneering the use of property damage and arson to inflict economic losses on industries that exploit animals.2. The Birth of the ALFIn 1974, Lee and Goodman were arrested after raiding an animal testing facility in Bicester, Oxfordshire, and were sentenced to three years in prison.Lee served a year before being paroled. He emerged from prison more militant than before. In 1976, he organized a group of roughly 30 activists to form a new, decentralized campaign. Wanting a name that would "haunt" those who used animals, he chose the Animal Liberation Front (ALF). Lee initially acted as the group's public Press Officer.3. Imprisonment and Later ActivismLee's commitment to direct action led to a heavy personal cost. He ended up serving three separate prison stints totaling roughly 9 years:1974: Sentenced for the Bicester laboratory raid.1977: Sentenced to 8 months for a raid on a facility breeding mice for lab experiments.1987: Sentenced to 10 years for conspiracy to commit arson and criminal damage targeting laboratories and department stores (he was released in 1992).4. Shift to EducationFollowing his final release from prison in 1992, Lee's strategy fundamentally shifted. Recognizing that the vast majority of animal abuse occurs within the food industry, he stepped away from illegal direct action.He now focuses his energy on legal advocacy, grassroots organizing, and vegan education. Lee strongly advocates that the most effective way to achieve true animal liberation is to peacefully change public consciousness and encourage people to adopt a vegan lifestyle.Instagram - @PLANTGEEZERPODCAST / @PLANTGEEZER. Email - PlantGeezer@gmail.com

Hear about the Nonhuman Rights Project's efforts to use habeas corpus to challenge the confinement of highly intelligent animals, and to push courts to recognize how the law could evolve over time. Connecting animal rights advocacy to earlier civil rights movements, advocates Evan Wolfson, Shannon Minter, Kevin Schneider, and Jake Davis illustrate the power of pro bono — along with long-term litigation, storytelling, and persistence — to move seemingly novel rights claims toward broader acceptance. Explore our Pro Bono programs and resources Learn about our Pro Bono Memberships and Scholarships for qualified organizations and individuals Please note: CLE is not offered for listening to this podcast, and the views and opinions expressed within represent those of the speakers and not necessarily those of PLI.

The murder of a young girl has sparked a reckoning with France's failures to investigate and prosecute violence against children. A historian's take on bringing Charles de Gaulle to the big screen. And how France's legal recognition of animal sentience has yet to guarantee the welfare of farm animals. The murder of a child in south-west France has caused outcry after it emerged that the chief suspect was previously accused of raping and sexual assaulting other children – but had never been charged, or even interviewed by police. Child welfare advocates and feminist groups have started weekly demonstrations outside the Justice Ministry, demanding stronger action against systemic failures to investigate, prosecute and convict child abusers. Steffy Alexandrian and Arnaud Gallais, who both founded child protection groups after being sexually abused, describe their experiences with the justice system and why an overhaul is long overdue. (Listen @3') On 18 June 1940, a then little-known general made a radio broadcast from London to German-occupied France to rally the French resistance. Few heard his call, but the speech would launch Charles de Gaulle on the path to becoming one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century. Eighty-six years later, de Gaulle is back in the spotlight thanks to the blockbuster biopic La Bataille de Gaulle. Historian Julian Jackson – whose acclaimed biography, A Certain Idea of France, inspired the film – talks about the delicate process of bringing history to the screen, the general's love-hate relationship with Winston Churchill, and why his warnings about Europe's dependence on America still resonate. (Listen @18'40'') In July 1976, France passed a landmark law for animal rights: Article L214 of the Rural Code, which recognised animals as “sentient beings” with needs that humans had to respect. Fifty years later, animal studies specialist Émilie Dardenne says it has not stopped sometimes shocking cruelty in France's massive farming industry. (Listen @12'40'') Episode mixed by Jeremie Boucher. Spotlight on France is a podcast from Radio France International. Find us on rfienglish.com, Apple podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast app.

Police Kill 10,000 Dogs Every Year… Why Does Nobody Care? POLICE KILL 10,000 DOGS EVERY YEAR… WHY DOES NOBODY CARE? A family was celebrating a big Knicks victory when police arrived over a noise complaint. Minutes later, their beloved dog was dead. The owner sat on the ground sobbing while officers stood nearby. No arrests. No charges. No consequences. And here's the shocking part: this isn't rare. Experts estimate that police kill more than 10,000 dogs every year in America — roughly 25 to 30 every single day. That's nearly ten times the number of people killed annually by police. Many of these animals are family pets on their own property. Animal welfare groups, including the ASPCA, have called for mandatory reporting, better training, and accountability when officers use deadly force against animals. So why is this still happening? Because dogs have no legal rights of their own. They can't sue. They can't testify. And in the eyes of the law, they're often treated as property rather than family members. Today, Karel asks a difficult question: Why are police allowed to kill thousands of beloved pets every year with little oversight or accountability? PLUS: • Are bars and clubs using facial recognition technology to collect your personal information without your knowledge? • Why are businesses scanning your face and storing your data for weeks? • What Toy Story 5 reveals about childhood, imagination, friendship, and our growing dependence on screens. The Karel Cast is heard on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and all major podcast platforms. Watch live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific on YouTube. Please like, subscribe, share, and support independent media. Support the show: Patreon.com/reallykarel Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, and commentator broadcasting from Las Vegas alongside his faithful service dog, Ember. #PoliceDogs,#DogLivesMatter,#AnimalRights,#DogLovers,#PoliceAccountability,#CivilRights,#PetSafety,#JusticeForPets,#AnimalWelfare,#DogsOfYouTube,#BreakingNews,#PoliceReform,#PetOwners,#FamilyDogs,#ASPCA,#DogAdvocate,#PetProtection,#FacialRecognition,#PrivacyRights,#Surveillance,#ToyStory5,#Parenting,#Technology,#SocialCommentary,#CurrentEvents,#NewsAnalysis,#IndependentMedia,#TheKarelCast,#ReallyKarel,#YouTubeNews https://www.youtube.com/live/fK0UhkEA8gc?si=UvuwJ2om9taVKAcY

Tapping into fandom with animal protection and vegan messages, The Protego Foundation accesses sci-fi, fantasy, and other other devoted fan communities to advocate for animals. Our guest is Brittany Drake, campaigns director for The Protego Foundation. Brittany talks about the foundation's creative campaigns such as getting vegan butter beer offered at the Harry Potter theme parks, a Game of Thrones inspired campaign encouraging vendors at fan conventions not to use wild animals as props for photos, and their latest campaign around the release of the movie sequel, Wicked For Good. Brittany and Hope go on to talk about the animal rights and vegan themes in numerous movies and televisions entertainment, unpacking the animal personhood vision of Wicked, the strong animal characters in The Wizard of Oz, disturbing animal eating parallels in Stargate Atlantis, and vegetarianism in Avatar: The Last Airbender. They also talk about how the use of fictional creatures and characters can garner an audience's imagination and empathy for animals.Brittany Drake is the campaigns director for The Protego Foundation. She has helped with countless campaigns and seen several achieve success including Starbucks' dropping of the vegan upcharge for nondairy milks, Harvard and UMass closing their monkey labs, and Farmer John closing their Los Angeles slaughterhouse. In addition to her campaign work, she has rescued farmed animals and been arrested for civil disobedience on multiple occasions.Resources:The Protego FoundationThe Protego Foundation Mailing List(related) Hope for the Animals Podcast, episode 127: From Teddy Bears to Talking Fish: Children's Media and Animal Personhood with Cogen and Hope Bohanec Recommended Movies: Wicked and Wicked For GoodRemarkably Bright CreaturesChimp CrazyOkja Support this podcast:Hope for the Animals PodcastCompassionate LivingSocial Media:FacebookInstagramYouTube 

This is a week packed with animal rights wins and sobering setbacks. Jasmin & Mariann open with a review of The Sheep Detectives, a fun animated film with some meaningful (if imperfect) animal messaging, then dive into a string of legislative victories: Portland’s foie gras sales ban, New York State’s octopus farming ban headed to the governor, and promising momentum around…

The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld key provisions of the province's Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, delivering what livestock groups see as an important win for farm biosecurity, worker safety, and property rights. In a conversation with RealAgriculture's Lyndsey Smith, Beef Farmers of Ontario president Jason Leblond says the court decision... Read More

Joyce talks about :Elections in LA and the possibility of Spencer Pratt becoming Mayor. The murder of a 66-year-old grandmother on a train in Atlanta. Random act of violence. No one helped.Democrat running for Congress in Texas but believes there are 6 genders. Is Ai the future of warfare? It sure seems like it. What's happening in Venezuela? Maduro, Oil and money, and more. AG James Uthmeier suing Ai company. Tennessee declares June nuclear families month instead of pride month.Trump rallies for the protection of lab animals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann cover a packed week of animal rights news, kicking off with a cringe-worthy DM urging a vegan to accept “happy” backyard eggs — and why you don’t owe anyone a debate. They explore the theory that the meat industry, like Big Oil, is seeing the writing on the wall and quietly trying to…

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Cage-free eggs are everywhere. They are now available at most every grocery store, a muffin lists cage-free eggs in the ingredients, and a restaurant touts cage-free omelettes on their menu. Is this a win for hens? We crack into this question with Amber Canavan examining PETA's new document called, “White Paper On the Failure of Cage-Free Housing Systems To Reduce Over All Hen Suffering”.On this episode, Amber shares why PETA released this white paper, how cage-free facilities can actually create new and worse conditions for hens, and how humanewashing eases consumers concerns about the treatment of farmed animals. Amber and Hope both share first hand experience of witnessing cage-free facilities and the reality of cage-free egg farming. Amber Canavan is Associate Director of Vegan Campaigns at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Her victories include persuading Costco, Target, and Albertsons to stop selling coconut milk sourced from brands that used forced monkey labor in Thailand; getting Kikkoman soy source to end decades-long experiments on animals; compelling Starbucks, Dutch Bros, and other coffee chains to drop a vegan milk upcharge; and orchestrating the rescue of over 400 hens from a cage free egg facility that was shutting down. She has worked on various animal rights legislation, including the foie gras sales ban that passed in New York City. Resources:PETA's Cage-Free White PaperThe Cage-Free Conundrum, Hope for the Animals Podcast Episode 100The Humane Deception with Lia Wilbourn, Hope for the Animals Podcast Episode 124Support this podcast:Hope for the Animals PodcastCompassionate LivingSocial Media:FacebookInstagramYouTube 

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Will Iran, Inflation & Extreme Heat Destroy Summer 2026? | America's New Travel Crisis Summer 2026 is almost here… but instead of vacations, road trips, and backyard BBQs, Americans are facing soaring gas prices, expensive hotels, dangerous heat, and growing anxiety about travel. Is the Iran conflict about to ruin summer for millions of people? In this episode of The Karel Show, Karel breaks down: * How rising oil prices tied to Iran are impacting summer travel * Why many Americans may skip vacations altogether * The growing divide between wealthy travelers and everyone else * Extreme heat, climate fears, and health concerns across the West * Why the “K-shaped economy” is becoming impossible to ignore Plus: * Billie Eilish sparks outrage after saying you can't truly love animals while eating them * Why some beliefs become the “hill you're willing to die on” * And what values people refuse to compromise anymore

In 2017, Wayne Hsiung and a crew of animal rights activists from Direct Action Everywhere broke into a Utah pig farm run by Smithfield Foods, one of the largest pork distributors in the world. They were there to capture video of what they say were thousands of mistreated and abused animals kept in tiny metal cages barely bigger than their bodies. As they were leaving, they took two sick piglets out with them. Prosecutors in Utah charged Wayne with burglary and theft. What came next was the court battle that he wanted all along. During his trial, Wayne made a truly bizarre argument that forced the jury, and all of us, to stare straight at our complicated, sometimes uncomfortable relationship with animals. This week on the show, we grapple with the impossible question at the center of it: What is the value of a piglet?  Special thanks to Kim Nederveen Pieterse, Nathan Peereboom, Jo Eidman, Sam Kozloff, Rachel Gross, Alex Allaux, and Joan Schaffner.  EPISODE CREDITS:  Reported by - Sindhu Gnanasambandan and Jae Minard Produced by - Sindhu Gnanasambandan with help from - Pat Walters with mixing help from - Jeremy Bloom Fact-checking by - Diane A. Kelly and Edited by  - Alex Neason and Pat Walters EPISODE CITATIONS: Articles -  A Rabbit, is a rabbit, is a rabbit… Not under the Law (https://zpr.io/ezUPRE36VZVk) by Schaffner, J. E. in The Global Journal of Animal Law Animal Rights Activists Are Acquitted in Smithfield Piglet Case (https://zpr.io/ayaV9gDneNsw) by Andrew Jacobs in The New York Times Meet the Activists Risking Prison to Film VR in Factory Farms (https://zpr.io/HEXdpf5Q7VAB)  by Andy Greenberg in Wired Audio -  VR Puts Viewers Inside the Grisly Reality of Factory Farms (https://zpr.io/pMHq5RVkzUM3) a 2-part podcast by Wired Our newsletter comes out every Wednesday. It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)! Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today. Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org. Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Science Sandbox, a Simons Foundation Initiative, and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: House cat jerky; Seth's baby; Save Tuckertown!; Lane Legacy Beef; how warped Colorado's animal rights folks are; a Ken Burn's-level Philandering Randimals production on the chimp civil wars; El Chapo's cocaine hippos; proposed federal cuts to conservation for 2027; black bears biting; an American hunter killed by elephants in Africa; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pets Save Us… So Why Do We Treat Them Like A Problem?” As I wait for news about Ember after her procedure, I can't help but think about something bigger… Why don't we value pets the way we should? We know the science: * Pets improve mental health * They reduce loneliness * They literally help people live longer For many—especially seniors—pets are their primary emotional connection. So why: * Do landlords charge extra for them? * Do hospitals restrict visits from them? * Do airlines and businesses treat them like inconveniences? And let's be honest… can you really trust someone who doesn't love animals? In this episode of The Karel Show, we celebrate the power of pets—and ask why society still hasn't caught up to what we already know. Plus: * Trump world drama continues—what's really happening behind the scenes? * A new test can detect 50 cancers—would you take it? * Why the numbers around American wealth don't add up ⸻ The Karel Show is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Show is heard on all streaming platforms: Apple Music, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker and more. Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST Also on TikTok and Instagram Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas. #Pets, #Dogs, #Cats, #AnimalLovers, #PetLife, #DogLovers, #CatLovers, #EmotionalSupportAnimals, #MentalHealth, #KarelShow, #NewsCommentary, #PetBenefits, #AnimalRights, #PetCare, #DogsOfYouTube, #CatsOfYouTube, #PetCommunity, #LoveAnimals, #PetOwners, #PetTherapy, #CurrentEvents, #TrendingNow, #YouTubeNews, #Lifestyle, #Wellness, #Animals, #PetLove, #DailyLife, #Companionship, #FeelGood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN0Uzk3C0zI

For earthday 2026, I'm replaying an interview of me describing the Human Animal Earthling identity as a strategy to creating alliances for social change by cultivating a more inclusive ingroup and broader moral sphere of concern -- a planetary team spirit, where humans embrace their animality and protect other sentient beings and our habitats.  Co-host Melody Paris interviewed me (Carrie Freeman) back in December 2020 (we were all distracted by the U.S. Presidential election back then, remember?) about my new book with UGA Press "The Human Animal Earthling Identity: Shared Values Unifying Human Rights, Animal Rights, and Environmental Movements"  https://www.humananimalearthlings.com/ (which subsequently went on to win several environmental book awards in independent book publishing categories, such as "Book Most Likely to Save the Planet"....although, in order to 'save the planet' people need to read it or listen in to apply its findings from me studying 18 social movement organizations and interviewing their leaders).  In this 50-minute podcast, we discuss why identity is core to social change, how to resolve tensions between human and nonhuman causes, shared values all progressive causes endorse, common opponents, root causes of problems to address, and shared projects all advocacy groups could work on in a way that would help all living beings (not just one subset). "In Tune to Nature" is an hour-long radio show airing Wednesdays at 6pm Eastern Time on 89.3FM-Atlanta radio and streaming worldwide on wrfg.org (Radio Free Georgia, a nonprofit indie station) hosted by me, Carrie Freeman, or friend Melody Paris. The show's website and my contact info can be found at https://wrfg.org/intunetonature/  While there, consider donating to Radio Free Georgia, a 50+ year old progressive, non-commercial, indie radio station, run largely by volunteers like me and Melody. As Human Animal Earthlings, we take care of ourselves and others, including other species. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on In Tune to Nature do not necessarily reflect those of WRFG, its board, staff, or volunteers.  

Vegans are visionaries. We hold a vision of a nonviolent future where all animals are free from human imposed commodification, suffering, and killing. What if this vision was on the ballot and we could vote on it? That could be happing soon with the Oregon Initiative Petition 28 — officially titled the PEACE Act, People for Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions. This ballot initiative would eliminate the legal exemptions that currently protect hunting, fishing, trapping, and farming from Oregon's animal abuse statutes. David Michelson is the visionary heading up this historic effort and on this episode he shares insights into the campaign including why he decided to start it, why in Oregon, and what its passing would mean for animals. He also clears up some misconceptions about the campaign and talks about our vision as a movement and how we need to hold onto the hope for total animal liberation.  David Michelson is the lead organizer behind a ballot initiative campaign in Oregon that seeks to ban the killing and breeding of all animals statewide—including those on farms, in research labs, and in the wild. David started this campaign in 2020, and is currently working on qualifying it for the 2026 upcoming election. Resources:Campaign website: YES on IP28BOOK: Spirit Matters by Michael LernerSupport this podcast:Hope for the Animals PodcastCompassionate LivingSocial Media:FacebookInstagramYouTube 

Send us Fan MailCriminal defense lawyers can learn plenty from non-lawyers who courageously and optimistically blaze their own trails, stick to their guns in very challenging times, are resilient, and keep on blazing trails. For Fairfax, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer Jonathan Katz, Miyoko Schinner fits that bill.Miyoko Schinner became a vegan, missed the dairy that she loved with pasta and other dishes, and became a pioneer with Miyoko's Creamery, which quickly went nationwide on major grocery shelves with vegan mozzarellla and other cheese, and butter. Along the way, and with Miyoko's rebellious streak, her company won a 2021 First Amendment-protecting partial federal injunction barring the California government from restricting "Miyoko's use of 'butter,' 'lactose free,' 'cruelty free,' and 'revolutionizing dairy with plants' on the company's 'vegan butter'." Around ten years ago, Miyoko founded the animal sanctuary Rancho Compasión (here is the donation link), which thrives to this day with dozens of rescued animals, several staffmembers, and many students visiting throughout the year. She supports a support forum for women in business. As Miyoko says, she does not promote veganism by such abrasive approaches as throwing blood, but instead invites people to break bread over delicious vegan food, creates vegan cookbooks, brings people on worldwide vegan tours, and co-taught a Berkely college class on plant-centric food systems. When Jon Katz met Miyoko for the second time, at the 2022 Animal and Vegan Advocacy Summit, he did not know that she had been removed (or else was about to be removed) from the very Miyoko's Creamery that she had founded. Unlike Steve Jobs's revolving door with the Apple company he co-founded, Miyoko did not return to Miyoko's Creamery, and pivoted forwards.  Criminal defense involves plenty of thrills of victory, agonies of defeat, the lack of any supporters in the courtroom other than those on the defense team, and constant retooling, regrouping and refining on the road to victory. In this Beat the Prosecution episode, Miyoko talks frankly of how she emerged from being ousted from the company she founded (while her marriage was ending, at that), partly through the support and love of people who cared about her, and also from her companion animals. This episode also is on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijpVhPKWswIThis podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text).  If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675

BEEF, POLITICS, AND POWER: A HARD LOOK AT RURAL AMERICA On this high-impact episode of Rural Route, Trent Loos is joined by Texas rancher Jay Triott for a wide-ranging and eye-opening conversation that connects rural life, food security, and political power. The discussion kicks off with real-world stories from the land—wildlife encounters with armadillos, skunks, and other invasive species—highlighting how changing environments are affecting rural America.

It’s Mariann’s 76th birthday, and instead of cake, she’s serving up a surprisingly coherent framework for moving the animal rights movement forward — one that borrows from the Founding Fathers, sidesteps the usual vegan vs. welfarist cage match, and lands on a deceptively simple idea: animals deserve the right to pursue happiness, starting with the right to raise their own young.…

Joanne Kong joins us on the Hope for the Animals Podcast to talk about her new book Vegan Made Easy: A Practical Guide to Plant-Based Living. This episode  explores the how-to of living vegan.  Joanne talks about why she felt it was important to start the book with the vegan connection to social justice. She and Hope also talk about the difference between vegan and plantbased, sticky situations that vegans encounter and how to deal with them, how to avoid animal products beyond food, and some responses to frequently asked carnist questions.Dr. Joanne Kong's new book Vegan Made Easy: A Practical Guide to Plant-Based Living provides practical tips and know-how for those on their plant-based journey. It covers a wide range of topics including ways to make the transition, stocking your vegan kitchen, meal-planning, shopping, understanding food labels, plus advice on navigating social challenges, travel, and eating out. Beyond diet, other lifestyle aspects of vegan living are explored as well. Vegan advocate Dr. Joanne Kong has spoken throughout the United States, including talks at numerous vegfests, conferences, high schools, and universities. Her highly-praised TEDx talk, The Power of Plant-Based Eating, at over 1 million views on YouTube, is placed on numerous websites internationally. Dr. Kong is the editor of Vegan Voices: Essays by Inspiring Changemakers, released in 2021 by Lantern Publishing & Media. She also appears in the major documentary, Eating Our Way to Extinction. As a critically-acclaimed concert pianist, Joanne incorporates the arts into her animal advocacy with benefit concerts for animal sanctuaries, as well as unique Strands of Compassion events presented by VEGAN VIRTUOSI, a duo with cellist Dr. Christoph Wagner. Her new book, Vegan Made Easy: A Practical Guide to Plant-Based Living, is out now.   Resources: Joanne's website: www.vegansmakeadifference.comJoanne's Book: Vegan Made Easy: A Practical Guide to Plant-Based LivingEugene VeganFest, May 3, 2026Support this podcast:Hope for the Animals PodcastCompassionate LivingSocial Media:FacebookInstagramYouTube 

What does an undiagnosed neurological disorder and the hidden cruelties of American factory farming have in common? More than you'd think.Gail Eisnitz spent most of her life unable to get answers about a visual processing condition that doctors dismissed, denied, and couldn't explain — leaving her to quietly wonder if she was imagining her own experience. That challenge turned out to parallel Gail's life's work: investigating an industry that depends on the public not seeing what's right in front of them.Chief investigator for the Humane Farming Association, Gail Eisnitz discusses her recent book, Out of Sight: An Undercover Investigator's Fight for Animal Rights and Her Own SurvivalFor those of us on a vegan journey, Gail's story will resonate. So much of what we've come to understand about animal agriculture is a story of things hiding in plain sight — protected by powerful lobbies, sanitized language, and our own cultural conditioning. This conversation will sharpen your vision.Resources: Out of Sight by Gail Eisnitz · Humane Farming Association: hfa.org · HBO's Death on a Factory FarmWebsite: https://www.gaileisnitz.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaileisnitz/Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-eisnitz-20a9889b/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gail-eisnitz-20a9889bSubscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and share the message of plant-based living with more listeners.For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠veganatanyage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@micheleolendercoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music, Production, and Editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlie Weinshank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠charliewe97@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Virtual Support Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://proadminme.com/⁠

Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan sit down with Penimah (Penny) Tehilah, Executive Director of the Animal Activism Collective (AAC), and Suzie Stork, Executive Director of the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT), for a deep dive into the strategy, structure, and surprising effectiveness of grassroots animal rights campaigning — and why winnable, targeted pressure campaigns are one of the most…

In this episode of The Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann dive into the emotional and political landscape of animal advocacy — from the dramatic DXE rescue operation at Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin to a surprising New York Times piece on MAGA figures warming up to animal rights. They also celebrate a major legal win for the long-stalled New York City foie…

Fish feel pain, form bonds, and suffer from ocean pollution—yet they're left out of ethical and ecological conversations. #FishFeel #MarineLife #VeganOceans #HealthTalks

A controversial ballot initiative in Oregon is raising alarms across the country. Could it criminalize hunting, fishing, and ranching—and reshape how wildlife is managed in America? Click on the Voices of Montana podcast as “The Real Yellowstone” filmmaker Tom Opre […] The post Radical Animal Rights Proposal Threatens Hunting, Fishing, Agriculture first appeared on Voices of Montana.

On this episode we are tackling the cultural and political shift back to meat, saturated fat, high-protein diets and the connection to hyper-masculinity. The US is seeing a resurgence of meat-eating as a symbol of masculinity, masculinism, meat connected to identity politics and the “culture wars”. Our guest, Jan Liband, will explore the social factors driving this backlash and explore how social media, economic uncertainly, and fear are motivating this trend. Jan and Hope talk about how toxic masculinity, a toxic subsidized meat economy, and a response to progressive advancements are components propelling the meat-heavy movement. They also talk about the pervasive myths around meat, protein, and muscle building, and how these affect men in particular. There are strong phycological factors at play that are embedded in our culture and are resurfacing in our current political climate. Jan Liband is a fact-based environmentalist, public speaker, and former Silicon Valley veteran who has been vegan since the 1980s. He has an academic background in psychology plus decades in marketing and has studied our shifting attitudes towards food and the growing environmental and health impacts of our global food system for decades. Jan volunteers for several vegan and environmental organizations and serves as Chief Researcher and Speaker for Plant-Based Advocates, a Bay Area based non-profit and is a board member of Compassionate Living. In addition to advocacy, Jan is an accomplished athlete, martial artist, and professional musician who holds a degree in Psychology from U.C. Santa Cruz.Resources: FILM: The Game ChangersBOOK: The Sexual Politics of MeatAtlantic Article: America is Done Pretending About Meat: Plant Based Eating Has Lost Its AppealSupport this podcast:Hope for the Animals PodcastCompassionate LivingSocial Media:FacebookInstagramYouTube   

In this episode of The Hen Report, Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan delve into the psychological barriers to activism and the importance of community action for animal rights. They discuss a thought-provoking YouTube video that explores feelings of powerlessness and how to overcome them. The conversation highlights the role of community and small actions in creating significant change for animals. This…

Hope is hosting Compassionate Living's Humane Hoax Online Conference on March 17, 2026 and to entice you to register, we are replaying a fantastic conversation from Episode 81 on humanewashing in journalism. Lisa Barca is one of the 18 contributing authors to Hope's anthology The Humane Hoax: Essays Exposing the Myth of Happy Meat, Humane Dairy and Ethical Eggs and they had an insightful conversation that we wanted to share again. The theme of this year's Humane Hoax Online Conference is language and narrative, so this conversation reflects our focus for the conference and we hope that you will register! The link is below. Lisa has fascinating insights into the portrayal of farmers, farmed animals, and our relationship to animals in her chapter and discusses them with Hope in this conversation. She explains the “absent referent,” or the erasing or hiding of animal's identities and how it relates to the humane hoax. She also talks about how the new “humane” do-it-yourself slaughter normalizes violence toward animals and she offers advice to journalists, and to us all, on language that helps the animals to be seen and heard in media stories about them.Lisa Barca is a lecturer in the Honors College at Arizona State University, where she teaches humanities, writing courses, and seminars on the ethics of humans' relationships with other animals. Her current research centers on critical animal studies, media ethics, rhetoric and ideology, and the intersections of feminism and animal rights. She holds a Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literatures and is a contributing author to the volume Meatsplaining: The Meat Industry and the Rhetoric of Denial and also to The Humane Hoax: Essays Exposing the Myth of Happy Meat, Humane Dairy, and Ethical Eggs.Resources:Humane Hoax Online Conference InformationConference RegistrationOrder Hope Bohanec's Book: The Humane Hoax: Essays Exposing the Myth of Happy Meat, Humane Dairy, and Ethical Eggs

PETA International President Poorva Joshipura unpacks Survival at Stake, linking animal cruelty to pandemics, antibiotic resistance, climate change, and pollution. Abhay and Poorva chat about her journey—from a "chicken burger" awakening to driving global change—and practical roadmaps for vegan living that protect humanity. They discuss the role of empathy, cultural heritage, and the impact of technology in advancing animal rights. Poorva shares insights on the compassion economy and how businesses can align with ethical practices. The conversation also touches on the challenges and controversies faced by PETA, emphasizing the need for awareness and action in the fight against animal cruelty.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Abhay and Poorva02:30 Poorva's Journey into Animal Rights06:54 The Importance of Empathy and Awareness10:50 Strategies for Animal Advocacy14:07 Sponsor Break - Travelopod15:27 Unlearning and Building Compassion19:46 The Accessibility of Veganism Today21:33 Channeling Anger into Positive Change25:13 Cultural Practices and Animal Rights in India28:48 Sponsor Break - Timberdog30:03 The Role of the Compassion Economy32:36 Leveraging Technology for Animal Advocacy35:41 Understanding PETA's Controversial Tactics39:53 Euthanized Animals and Ethical Considerations43:53 Staying Optimistic in Animal Activism45:58 Conclusion and Shout OutsBig shout out this week to previous guest, Neal Katyal for always bringing his constitutional A game, to Paul McCartney for being one of my favorite vegans of all time and for starting Meat Free Mondays and to Kashi, the inspiration behind RuffRest by Timber Dog.TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'M DOING is brought to you by TRAVELOPOD, with personalized travel support to help you explore the wonders of the world.  Start your next journey at vacation.travelopod.comThis episode is also sponsored by RuffRest® , the only dog bed you'll ever need.  Go to www.timberdog.com to learn more

Today's conversation is not an easy listen. You already know that from the title. Listening is also a form of witnessing. For forty years, Gail Eisnitz went undercover inside slaughterhouses and factory farms, documenting practices the public rarely sees and institutions often refuse to confront. She recorded what happens when suffering becomes routine, when speed matters more than life, and ... READ MORE The post An Undercover Investigator's Fight for Animal Rights and Her Own Survival with Gail Eisnitz. appeared first on Healthification.

Gail shares her investigations into meat industry practices, exploring how exorbitant slaughterhouse production line speeds in a consolidated slaughter industry affect animals as they are being handled and killed, and how the proliferation of massive factory farms impacts animals being raised in intensive confinement.She spent decades in the field documenting violations against farm animals and in the office preparing cases and writing about her investigations in articles and books. Her efforts to expose and prosecute animal abusers were often thwarted by network television producers and by law enforcement authorities. Producers considered her findings too disturbing. The law refused to prosecute abusers. Instead they provided cover for the meat industry---a billion-dollar industry.She gives an inside view behind the closed doors of U.S. slaughterhouses and factory farms. She also shared her challenges and successes in documenting and exposing the findings.As a memoir, Out of Sight has been described by reviewers as a “detective story” and a “page turner” that they “can't put down," probably for her personal challenges related to her diagnosis with a rare medical visual condition she shares in our conversation.Gail's web pageThe Humane Farming AssociationHer most recent book: Out of Sight An Undercover Investigator's Fight for Animal Rights and Her Own SurvivalHer first book: Slaughterhouse The Shocking Story of Greed, Neglect, and Inhumane Treatment Inside the U.S. Meat Industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan dives into how the animal agriculture industry is getting increasingly nervous about the accelerating momentum of animal rights activism. From Wyoming rodeo defenders panicking over a proposed NYC rodeo ban to Oregon’s groundbreaking ballot initiative that would remove exemptions from animal cruelty laws, the industry’s anxieties are on full display. Meanwhile, dairy farmers’…

In this thought-provoking episode of The Hen Report, Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan welcome Harvard Law student Akber Khan to discuss the complex intersections of animal rights activism with the unfolding political crisis in America. As political tensions heighten in the US and globally, they explore how animal advocates can effectively position their work within anti-fascist frameworks while navigating challenging conversations…

In this message, Adrian Rogers tests beliefs of the animal rights movement against the truth of God's Word found in the Book of Genesis. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29?v=20251111

In this message, Adrian Rogers tests beliefs of the animal rights movement against the truth of God's Word found in the Book of Genesis. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29?v=20251111

In this candid episode of The Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann explore the striking parallels between fascism and animal exploitation while navigating our current political climate. The hosts share their struggles with maintaining focus during times of political upheaval, discussing how the same mechanisms that enable factory farming—othering, dehumanization, and secrecy—mirror tactics used by authoritarian regimes. Despite the heaviness of these…

In this thought-provoking episode of The Hen Report, Mariann Sullivan is joined by Cornell Law professor and animal advocate Michael Dorf to explore the complex phenomenon of “strange bedfellows” in the animal rights movement. They examine how activists navigate situations where they find themselves aligned with unexpected allies on animal issues, while potentially disagreeing on other social and political matters. This…