Episode 263: “The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil.”
Summary: Welcome to the 263rd episode of Our Hen House, featuring an interview with Pradeep Nath and a review by Alessandra Seiter.<br> In today’s episode, we will discuss a banana diet, a smart mouse, and a very long elevator ride with an anti-animal activist fur-wearer. There’s lots of “Rising Anxieties” today, too.<br> Joining us is Pradeep Nath, an animal activist for over 40 years, and the mastermind behind one of India’s largest farmed animal sanctuaries, <a href="http://vspca.org/programs/kindnessfarm.php">The Kindness Farm</a>. Pradeep will be joining us today from India, and you won’t want to miss what he has to say about the incredible programs he is involved with to change the world for animals. (Please note: <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/PradeepNathOurHenHouseTranscript.pdf">We are happy to offer a written transcript of this important interview with Pradeep.</a>)<br> For our review, Our Hen House’s Media Coordinator Alessandra Seiter (of <a href="http://chickpeasandchange.wordpress.com/">Chickpeas & Change</a>, her new blog!) will give us the skinny on <a href="http://keepinitkind.com/">Kristy Turner’s</a> new cookbook,<a href="http://theexperimentpublishing.com/catalogs/fall-2014/but-i-could-never-go-vegan/"> But I Could Never Go Vegan</a>! (Bonus:<a href="https://farmersmarketvegan.wordpress.com/2015/01/19/but-i-could-never-go-vegan-cookbook-review-giveaway/" target="_blank"> Don’t miss Alessandra’s GIVEAWAY</a> of this book! You have until 1/30 to enter for your chance to win a copy!)<br> All that, vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights.<br> You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-hen-house/id350069146" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jasmin-singer/our-hen-house" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/donate" target="_blank">making a donation</a>, or becoming a <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/ourhenhouse" target="_blank">member of our flock</a> (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! You can also <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/stuff-2/dedicate-a-podcast-episode/" target="_blank">dedicate a podcast episode</a>! Don’t forget – we’re reader and listener supported. Plus, we offer some fantastic <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/stuff-2/" target="_blank">thank you gifts</a> for your donations. Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible <a href="http://michaelharren.com/" target="_blank">Michael Harren</a>. Special thanks to OHH Media Coordinator <a href="http://chickpeasandchange.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Alessandra Seiter</a> for acting as the Associate Producer of the Our Hen House podcast!<br> “The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil.” ~Hannah Arendt<br>
