Best Compassion In World Farming Podcasts (2025)

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Cooking the Books Live from Groundswell 52:49

20h ago52:49

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In extra episode from Groundswell, the Regenerative Agriculture Festival that Sheila Dillon calls 'the Glastonbury of Food and Farming', Cooking the Books Live discusses the influence of cook books and books about food on changing the way we eat and buy our food In front of an audience of farmers and food businesses, pioneers and innovators who are…

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The Hen Report: “Don’t just feel free, feel obligated.” : Persuasion, Pig Fat, and Public Lands 44:11

3d ago44:11

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In this spirited episode, Jasmin introduces her newest family member—a senior Chihuahua named June—while Mariann delivers both encouraging and concerning news from the animal rights world. The duo dives into Kenny Torrella’s thought-provoking Vox article about the surprising effectiveness of showing people the reality of factory farming through wel…

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Gurd Loyal: Flavour Heroes 40:46

3d ago40:46

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This week, we’re back at Rockwater in Hove for Cooking the Books Live with Gurd Loyal. Regular listeners will know that Gurd is probably the writer who Gilly think's best uses the lens of food to examine life. His first book, Mother Tongue won the Jane Grigson Trust award for Best Debut, and he has become the word on Third Culture food, prising ope…

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Still In the Eye of the Storm: Finding Calm and Stable Roots with Dan McTiernan of Being EarthBound 1:20:10

4d ago1:20:10

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As the only predictable thing is that things are impossible to predict now, how do we find a sense of grounded stability, a sense of safety, a sense of embodied connection to the Web of Life? This is the single most important thing we can be doing now, and this week's guest, Dan McTiernan, is one of those who is leading courses, trainings and embod…

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Culinary and Art Adventures in France 31:50

4d ago31:50

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Ask Adriane “Traveling is a way to find your smile again." Irvina Lew It’s the most delicious episode yet, as I interview culinary travel writer, author of Forays in France, Irvina Lew on the joys of eating in France. With over 40 years of experience in the travel writing industry, Irvina shares her favorite destinations, culinary delights, and tip…

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S12E8: Candace Parker & Michael C. Bush on Purpose, Leadership and Meeting the Moment 47:41

4d ago47:41

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In this episode of DB|BD, you’re in for a two for one– or in this case, a double double. First up, host Ellen McGirt sits down with Michael C. Bush, the CEO of Great Place to Work. Every year, Great Place to Work sends out a survey to 23 million people across 170 countries to ask them how valued and respected they feel at work. Companies that score…

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Estate Tax Battles, Butter Wars, and Royal Outrage: Animal Ag’s Growing Panic | Rising Anxieties 15:06

5d ago15:06

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In this episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan dives into the latest concerns from the animal agriculture industry—and what’s concerning us about them. From beef producers lobbying for the “Big Beautiful Bill” that would allow them to pass on up to $30 million tax-free to their heirs, to the American Butter Institute’s meltdown over Country …

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Redefining Democracy: How Constitutional Law Could Embrace All Sentient Life 1:02:25

9d ago1:02:25

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In a groundbreaking episode of The Animal Law Podcast, we explored radical new concepts that could fundamentally transform how constitutional law treats animals. Host Mariann Sullivan welcomed Cambridge University’s Raffael Fasel and Queen Mary University’s John Adenitire to discuss their book “Animals and the Constitution: Towards Sentience-Based …

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The Hen Report: “The Only Mentally Stable People in the World” | Family Dynamics, Anti-Vegan Psychology, and Wildlife Wins 30:41

10d ago30:41

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In this lively episode of The Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann swap stories from Vermont road trips to unexpected animal activism, all while tackling the psychological framing of veganism and celebrating rare wins for wildlife. Between family dinner dynamics and debunking anti-vegan psychology, our hosts remind us why standing firm in our ethics isn’…

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Felicity Cloake: Peach Street to Lobster Lane 35:21

10d ago35:21

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This week, we’re with Guardian columnist and author Felicity Cloake as she cycles through America in search of its food culture. Peach Street to Lobster Lane is her great American road trip – on a bike. It’s the off-road trip that’s about getting to the heart of American cuisine via a glimpse into everyday life that you just can’t get by car. The s…

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Sit with the River, Breathe Sacred Smoke, Love with the World: Building a Bioregional world with Joe Brewer 1:21:01

11d ago1:21:01

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How can Bioregionalism supplant the nation state as the natural unit of civilisation? Joe Brewer is living, breathing and teaching the ways we can work together with each other and the natural flows of water and life. We know that the current paradigm is breaking apart in real time, but how do we become the light that shines through the cracks? How…

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Garden Tours, Farm Tours, and the Palm Springs Tramway 36:31

12d ago36:31

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Ask Adriane "Simple quality ingredients that go well together are the trend right now." Ready for a culinary adventure? Join us in our latest episode featuring John Fritsch, the executive chef and owner of Elevated Experiences. Learn about the breathtaking dining options at Peaks Restaurant, Pines Café, and Lookout Lounge, all accessible via the Pa…

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Border Battles & Bank Boycotts: Animal Ag’s Double Crisis | Rising Anxieties 16:10

12d ago16:10

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This week on Rising Anxieties, we dive into the agricultural industry’s panic attack over Trump’s flip-flopping immigration policies. From ICE raids causing dairy farm labor shortages to the bizarre 1300% surge in white South African H-2A visa workers, the industry’s self-interest is on full display. Financial institutions wielding their power agai…

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Solstice Meditation 2025 - Sun Stands Still - by Manda Scott 22:42

15d ago22:42

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Here is a meditation for the Solstice – the moment when the sun stands still. It is suitable for Summer and Winter solstice. You don't have to do this at the exact moment of stillness: it’s the connection that counts, the marking of the turning point from days lengthening to shortening (or vice versa if you’re in the southern hemisphere). This is a…

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Thoughts from the Solstice Edge: Turning the Page on a Dying System with Manda Scott 27:00

15d ago27:00

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As we head into the solstice- that moment when the sun stands still—whether you're in the northern hemisphere where we have the longest day, or the southern, where it's the longest night—this solstice feels like a moment of transformation. The world is turning over, turning a page. The old system is visibly—palpably—breaking apart. A new system wil…

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Behind Enemy Lines: ARM’s Undercover War Against Animal Cruelty 44:23

16d ago44:23

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The fearless founder of Animal Recovery Mission takes no prisoners in his quest to expose the darkest corners of animal exploitation. Richard “Kudo” Couto, a former Miami Beach real estate developer turned undercover investigator, joins us to reveal how his organization infiltrates illegal slaughterhouses, exposes factory farm abuses, and challenge…

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The Hen Report: “It’s about consent and agency” | Slaughter-Free Dairy, Public Lands Crisis, John Robbins’ Legacy 32:31

17d ago32:31

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This week on The Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann explore the ethical complexities of “slaughter-free” dairy, the alarming push to sell public lands, and the passing of vegan pioneer John Robbins. Between tales of their recent adventure to Lily Dale (a town of spiritualists) and the Lucille Ball Museum, they dive into why even the most humane dairy o…

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Olia Hercules: Strong Roots 37:28

17d ago37:28

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This week, we’re exploring the story of Ukraine with its most famous defender and cultural protector, Olia Hercules in her first memoir, Strong Roots. It’s the story of Ukraine that history can never tell, through the stories of its people - and in particular, Olia’s people, through four generations of her family. Nigella calls it 'breathtaking', C…

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Falling in Love with the Future - with author, musician, podcaster and futurenaut, Rob Hopkins 1:18:42

18d ago1:18:42

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Our guest this week, Rob Hopkins, is a towering figure in the world of regenerative change. Co-founder of Transition Network and of Transition Town Totnes, he is host of the podcast 'From What if to What Next', stars in the groundbreaking French film 'Demain', speaks at TED Global and TEDx events and most recently, has created a collaborative music…

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The Best of Downtown New York City with Guest Jamie Ballard 34:06

19d ago34:06

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Ask Adriane In this episode, I take listeners on a captivating journey through the vibrant streets of New York City alongside freelance journalist Jamie Ballard. As a seasoned traveler and writer, Jamie brings a wealth of knowledge about the city's hidden gems and culinary delights that even long-time residents may not know. From the National Mu…

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Big Ag’s Immigration Racket | Rising Anxieties 18:17

19d ago18:17

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This week, Mariann Sullivan dives into the disturbing synergy between immigration policies and the meat industry, exposing a system designed to exploit vulnerable workers. From the Trump administration’s extension of dangerous line speed waivers to the calculated immigration “crisis” that may lead to even more exploitative visa programs, the podcas…

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Animal Rights Go Viral: Natalie Fulton Reaches Beyond the Echo Chamber 54:12

23d ago54:12

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In this captivating conversation, media strategist Natalie Fulton reveals how she’s transformed animal advocacy through her work at Pro Animal Future and her popular YouTube channel. Moving beyond the typical vegan food content, Natalie shares her journey from pandemic-inspired vegan to digital storyteller activist who successfully brings animal ri…

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The Hen Report: “A bandaid fix on something rotten to the core” | Vegan Mac & Cheese, Swiss Fur Ban, Melanie Joy’s Fiction Debut 51:04

24d ago51:04

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This week on The Hen Report, Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan navigate challenging political times while delivering animal rights news with their signature blend of insight and humor. They cover everything from labor issues in animal agriculture to exciting vegan product launches before welcoming psychologist and author Dr. Melanie Joy to discuss…

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Andrea Oskis: The Kitchen Shrink 26:39

24d ago26:39

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This week, we're with award-winning psychologist, and graduate of Gilly's How to Cook a Book food writing retreat, Andrea Oskis. Her first book is a series of tales from her clinic exploring how the food we eat reveals who we are – and how we love. Its title? The Kitchen Shrink. Genius. Pop over to Gilly's Substack for Extra Bites of Andrea. Hosted…

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ReWilding our Water: From Rain to River to Sewer and back with Tim Smedley, author of The Last Drop 1:34:05

25d ago1:34:05

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If you listen to this podcast for any length of time, you'll know that I believe the way forward is predicated on our finding shared values—I'd go for integrity, compassion, courage and generosity of spirit as the baselines—and then a suite of clear asks in the outer world and needs in the inner world. In logistical terms, at an absolute baseline, …

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Transformative Travel: 5 Ultimate Experiences You Can Start Planning NOW 48:18

25d ago48:18

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Ask Adriane This week's podcast features a potpourri of five unique topics that capture the spirit of ageless travel: safe solo travel, transformative outdoor adventures, immersive sightseeing, and voluntour opportunities. The Solo Travel Blueprint with Pamela Holt Host of "Me, Myself & The World," Pamela shares what you need to know about stayin…

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S12E7: Compassionate Design, Career Advice and Leaving 18F with Designer Ethan Marcotte 41:27

25d ago41:27

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Ethan Marcotte is a web designer who may be best known for coining the term “responsive design” in 2010 – which turned out to be a prescient manifesto for the quest to design beautiful, accessible, and effective digital experiences everywhere. Ethan’s also a compassionate web designer and a prolific writer. His most recent book is “You Deserve A Te…

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Bird Flu Takes Flight While Meat Scientists Plot World Domination | Rising Anxieties 15:52

26d ago15:52

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In this eye-opening episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan dives into alarming developments that should have everyone’s anxiety levels soaring. From the CDC’s confirmation that the bird flu virus infecting a Michigan dairy worker is capable of airborne transmission, to the meat industry’s coordinated efforts to combat what they call “anti-me…

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Roots & Rising: Connecting Grassroots Voices | OHH Panel 1:12:42

30d ago1:12:42

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In this illuminating episode of Our Hen House, listeners dive into the vibrant ecosystem of grassroots animal advocacy with three powerhouse changemakers who are transforming the movement from the ground up. James Hattersley (We The Free), Carrie LeBlanc (Compassion Works International), and Steven Rouk (Connect For Animals) share their innovative …

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The Hen Report: “The Disneyland of Packing Plants” | Cultivated Salmon, Vegan Menopause, Activist Arrests 33:44

1M ago33:44

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In this week’s Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann navigate the delicate balance of activism while celebrating groundbreaking developments in food technology. From Mariann’s new camera angle (complete with curious pets) to troubling industry revelations, the hosts offer their characteristic blend of wit and wisdom on living compassionately in a complex …

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Tom Kerridge: The BBQ Book 27:49

1M ago27:49

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This week, Gilly is confronting her biggest summertime phobia with Tom Kerridge and his latest book, The Barbecue Book. He’s the man with the Midas touch – he turned the Hand and Flowers from a rundown pub in Buckinghamshire into the first and only 2 star Michelin pub in the world. He’s the chef who lost a stack of weight and turned his diet story …

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This is how we build the future: Teaching Regenerative Economics at all levels with Jennifer Brandsberg-Engelmann 1:20:48

1M ago1:20:48

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How do we let go of the sense of scarcity, separation and powerlessness that defines the ways we live, care and do business together? How can we best equip our young people for the world that is coming - which is so, so different from the future we grew up believing was possible? This week's guest, Jennifer Brandsberg-Engelmann is an educator, rege…

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Hiking Adventures: Yosemite, Matterhorn, and the Orangutans of Malaysia 36:00

1M ago36:00

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Ask Adriane “If you don’t challenge yourself, you don’t grow.” Benjamin Epstein, Culinary Writer, Editor Performances Magazine In this exciting episode, we celebrate Father’s Day with the adventurous Benjamin Epstein, a 73-year-old father of five and avid hiker. You will be enthralled with tales of saving a baby Orangutan in Malaysia, his thrilling…

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Bird Flu Bonanza and Beef in the Classroom | Rising Anxieties 14:33

1M ago14:33

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This week on Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan dives beak-first into the taxpayer-funded fever dream that is the animal agriculture industry’s response to bird flu. From senators begging for vaccine handouts to pork producers suddenly discovering biosecurity (better late than never!), it’s a masterclass in how industrial farming turns every crisis…

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Brilliant Minds: BONUS podcast with Kate Raworth, Indy Johar & James Lock at the Festival of Debate 1:53:10

1M ago1:53:10

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We are honoured to bring to Accidental Gods, a recording of three of our generation's leading thinkers in conversation at the Festival of Debate in Sheffield, hosted by Opus. This is an unflinching conversation, but it's absolutely at the cutting edge of imagineering: this lays out where we're at and what we need to do, but it also gives us roadmap…

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A Wave of Change: Banning Octopus Factory Farming with Amanda Fox, Brenna Anderst & Allie Taylor 51:24

1M ago51:24

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In this eye-opening episode, Mariann Sullivan speaks with three pioneering advocates who are successfully preventing octopus factory farming across the United States. Amanda Fox (Executive Director of Animal Rights Initiative), Allie Taylor (President of Voters for Animal Rights), and Brenna Anderst (Senior Policy Advisor at The Humane League) shar…

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The Hen Report: “All Hens, All the Time” | Postal Service Chick Deaths, Hospital Food Revolution, and Children’s Books for Animal Freedom 33:19

1M ago33:19

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In this Hen Report, Jasmin recounts her adventures at a vegan-friendly baby shower (complete with vegan trivia!), while Mariann contemplates deep philosophical questions. From air-fried apples with caramel salt to the explosion of pistachio milk in mainstream grocery stores, the duo weaves serious animal rights discussions with their trademark humo…

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Bee Wilson: The Heart-Shaped Tin 27:50

1M ago27:50

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This week, we’re back with one of Gilly's favourite guests on Cooking the Books, Bee Wilson and her latest book, The Heart Shaped Tin. It’s a book about love and loss, and the magical thinking that so many of us transpose onto everyday objects, often found in the kitchen. As she navigates her way from the despair of a broken marriage to a gloriousl…

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Farm as Church, Land as Lover: Community. farming and food with Abel Pearson of Glasbren 1:16:50

1M ago1:16:50

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We all know the future rests upon us building heart-grounded, spirit-led communities that link humanity to the Web of Life. We know that the key to this is building reciprocal relationships with our food and the land from which it comes. Doing this is…harder. So this week, we're speaking with Abel Pearson of Glasbren. Abel is a friend of the podcas…

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Retreat and Transformative Travel for Women Over 45 35:36

1M ago35:36

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Ask Adriane "Travel opens your eyes to see the world beyond what you’ve been told. A stranger is just someone you have not yet met." Are you ready to explore the world with purpose? In this empowering episode, I delve into the world of women's travel with Jeannie Ralston, the founder and CEO of Next Tribe, a community dedicated to travel as persona…

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S12E6: Love Letter to a Garden and 20 years of Design Matters with Debbie Millman 52:24

1M ago52:24

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Debbie Millman is a shapeshifting creative who does a little bit of just about everything. She is a writer, designer, educator, artist, brand consultant and host of the podcast Design Matters- which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Last month, Debbie also published a beautiful new book: Love Letter to a Garden. It details her journey into…

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Screwworms and Exploding Grain: This Week’s Ag Disasters | Rising Anxieties 16:03

1M ago16:03

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In this episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann serves up a buffet of agricultural catastrophes that have the industry shaking in their boots. From parasitic invasions to explosive grain silos to the pork industry’s bizarre meltdown over a health report that barely mentions them, it’s a masterclass in how industrial animal agriculture consistently cre…

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Is Ventilation Shutdown Legal? Private Citizens Fighting Factory Farm Cruelty 51:04

1M ago51:04

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In this episode of the Animal Law Podcast, Mariann Sullivan welcomes back Will Lowrey, legal counsel for Animal Partisan, alongside David Rosengard, managing attorney for the Animal Legal Defense Fund‘s Criminal Justice Program. They dive into an obscure but potentially game-changing legal tool: laws in certain states that allow private citizens to…

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The Hen Report: “It’s Not All About the Food” | Shrimp Welfare, AVA Summit, and Wildlife Crossings 1:03:38

1M ago1:03:38

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In this thought-provoking episode, Jasmin and Mariann welcome back Our Hen House’s “wingman” Michael Dorf to discuss a recent Daily Show segment that mockingly covered efforts to improve shrimp welfare. The conversation delves into the challenges of advocating for less charismatic animals, the complexities of welfare reforms, and the surprising eff…

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Noor Murad At Cooking the Books Live: Lugma 37:02

1M ago37:02

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This week, we’re basking in the evening sunshine at Cooking the Books Live at Rockwater, Hove with Noor Murad. Her debut cookbook, Lugma is her twist on the familiar, to use an Ottolenghi term, of the food from her homeland, Bahrain. It’s the very first international cookbook of Bahraini recipes, but reflects her own experiences of growing up there…

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Working from the Inside Out: Paths to Personal and Global Transformation with Renée Lertzman 1:09:54

2M ago1:09:54

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We've known for decades that the 'Yell, Tell and Sell' strategy of belittling people, endeavouring to cajole—or shame—them into some kind of change doesn't work - in fact it can't work. It's not how we're wired. Cognitive neuroscience has been telling us this for decades but it's only recently that people have begun to listen. One of those who has …

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Unlock the Secrets to Writing Your Travel Memoir! 21:28

2M ago21:28

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Ask Adriane "A travel memoir is about capturing a moment in time that made you feel something very deeply." Are you ready to turn your travel experiences into captivating stories? In our latest episode, I share nine essential steps to help you write your travel memoir. Whether you want to publish your work or simply document your adventures, this e…

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The Panic Button: Meat Industry Predicts Its Own Extinction | Rising Anxieties 15:39

2M ago15:39

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In this episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan examines current developments in animal agriculture and political food policies so you don’t have to. From RFK Jr.’s contradictory stances on vaccines and ultra-processed foods to industry insiders acknowledging that cultivated protein may replace conventional meat production in the future, this…

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How to Kickstart a Successful Vegan Nonprofit: Expert Advice from Sebastian Joy 41:47

2M ago41:47

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Sebastian Joy, founder of Kickstarting for Good, shares his innovative approach to transforming our global food system. Sebastian, who went from leading a tiny vegetarian society to helping build a worldwide movement at ProVeg International, reveals how mentorship has helped launch initiatives raising over $500 million for plant-based innovation. W…

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The Hen Report: “Steamed Tofu and Broccoli” | Religion, Politics & Vegan Travel 37:55

2M ago37:55

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In this delightfully loopy episode of The Hen Report (affectionately dubbed “Henry Port” by hosts Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan), the duo spans topics from coast to coast while delivering their signature wit and animal rights commentary. Jasmin checks in from Los Angeles, where she’s attending the Animal and Vegan Advocacy Summit, reminiscing …

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