Summary: <br> Mariann talks to <a href="https://opencages.org/">Dobroslawa Gogloza</a> about the roots of her activism, the thriving and vital animal activism scene in Poland, and the issues she is focusing on with Open Cages. Dobroslawa is a president and co-founder of an international animal rights organization Open Cages. She is also a co-founder and coordinator of NEAR: Network for Eastern European Animal Rights, an association of animal advocacy organizations dedicated to mutual education, motivation and sharing of resources. (Photo above taken by Jo-Ann McArthur for the Unbound Project)<br><br> <br> <a href="http://www.jasminsinger.com">Jasmin</a> sits down with musician, activist, and Our Hen House’s own <a href="http://michaelharren.com">Michael Harren</a> about the importance of the arts in activism, creating his celebrated solo show The Animal Show, and the upcoming release of <a href="http://michaelharren.com/the-animal-book-exists-in-the-physical-realm/">The Animal Book</a> and The Animal Album. Plus, if you’re in the New York City area you can find out how to see Michael <a href="https://www.artful.ly/store/events/15248">perform live</a>!<br><br> <br> Also, <a href="http://www.jasminsinger.com">Jasmin</a> and Mariann talk about whether or not it’s appropriate to discuss animal welfare reform campaigns with new vegans. Plus news and Rising Anxieties!<br><br> <br> As always, the award-winning weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and <a href="http://www.jasminsinger.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jasmin Singer</a>.<br> <br> This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of <a href="http://awfw.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Well-Fed World</a>. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at <a href="http://awfw.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">awfw.org</a>.<br> You can listen to our podcast directly on our website, or subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-hen-house/id350069146">iTunes</a> or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it and leave us a comment on iTunes! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/donate" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">making a donation</a>, or becoming a <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/ourhenhouse" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">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! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week!<br> The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible <a href="http://michaelharren.com/">Michael Harren</a>, who is also OHH’s Director of Communications! Don’t forget to tune into Our Hen House’s other two podcasts: <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/cooking/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast</a>, and <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/animallaw/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Animal Law Podcast</a>.<br>
