Bearing witness as an effective form of activism, and strengthening your conversations on veganism to help animals. Interviews with Toronto Pig Save’s Mary-Chris Staples and Anita Kranjc on this week’s horrific tragedy of a truck of pigs overturning on the road, and Anita’s court trial for feeding water to thirsty pigs enroute to slaughter.
Category: Podcasts
Healing, Love and Second Chances for Humans and Animals at The Gentle Barn
Vegan Stories, Thanksgiving Activism, and more!
The Elephant Show: Patricia Sims, filmmaker of “When Elephants Were Young”, and Fran Duthie of Elephanatics
September 22nd is National Elephant Appreciation Day! We present a feature interview with filmmaker Patricia Sims on the plight of the Asian elephants, and an interview with founder of the local elephant advocacy organization Elephanatics. Plus, a review of the March to Close All Slaughterhouses last week, and Virtuous Pie!
The Cruelty of the Captivity Industry
Former Marineand Trainer Turned Whistler Blower, Phil Demers, and Vancouver’s Dr. Jeff Matthews, both Featured in The Documentary, Vancouver Aquarium Uncovered, Discuss Cruel Captivity.
Anita Krajnc’s Pig Trial and the Growing “Save Movement” for Farm Animals
A feature interview with Anita Kranjc, founder of Toronto Pig Save, on being charged with “mischief” for feeding water to thirsty pigs. Plus, the annual Pacific National Exhibition is back, with its annual (and traditional) animal exploitation.
Show for the Dolphins: Dr. Toni Frohoff on Top Ten Worst Tanks in North America, and Plans for a Seaside Sanctuary
Show for the Dolphins: Dr. Toni Frohoff on Top Ten Worst Tanks for Dolphins and Whales in North America, and Plans for a Seaside Sanctuary at the National Aquarium. Also, speciesism at a local “Animal Expo”.
Endangered Animals Across the Globe: The Orangutan Project & The Hike to End Elephant Poaching
From Art to Science: Finding a Place for Animals in University Education
We tend to hear a lot of talk about animal “welfare” and “humane education” – however much of mainstream animal education is industry-oriented and fails to include ethical or historical discourses. That’s why this week’s Animal Voices show asks some important questions about the topic of Animal Rights in post-secondary education: Is there a place for animal issues within institutional schooling? If so, to what extent is the matter of animal rights part of teaching and research, and how are some leading educators and researches expanding the dialogue?
Nathan Runkle, Mercy For Animals Founder and LBGTQ Activist Discusses Intersectionality, in Honour of Pride Week
Our annual Pride Show, featuring an interview about intersectionality with Nathan Runkle, Mercy For Animals Founder and LBGTQ Activist. Also, learn about vegan pet food options as an alternative to commercial brands.