Animal Voices

Margaret Robinson joins Animal Voices to speak about how Mi’kmaq values, as expressed in legends and her own family stories, dovetail with veganism. Tradition and food are so often intertwined, and anyone who has ever felt a tension between their vegan values and their culture will want to listen to this one. Continue reading →

In the early 70's, Oxford was home to a group of thinkers who would have a huge influence on animal activism in the following decades. Dr. Richard Ryder was right in the thick of it — he invented the term “speciesism” and leafletted Peter Singer! Now, Ryder is arguing for a new way to set our priorities as activists: don’t try to help the largest number of animals, he says... instead, always help the ones who are in the most pain. Tune in and learn why he believes this is the only sensible way. Continue reading →

Mérida Anderson talks about her Vegan Secret Supper club that is now a cookbook. Then, filmmaker Patricia Sims tells us about her in-progress documentary, Elephants Never Forget, that follows a young elephant's introduction into the wild after a life of street-begging. Continue reading →

Justin Watson of Atheists and Rational Thinkers talks to AV about intersections between atheism and veganism. As the moderator of a very large and active discussion forum, Watson shares his insights about the arguments that work best to persuade participants to consider animals in their reasoning about right and wrong. Continue reading →

Stephanie Redcross, founder of Vegan Mainstream, joins Animal Voices to talk about how vegans turn their passion and talent into successful businesses. Budding animal-friendly entrepreneurs, this show is for you! Continue reading »

Ever found yourself in a debate about whether the Bible is for or against eating animals? Andy Alexis-Baker, co-editor of the book “A Faith Embracing All Creatures”, delves into that (surprisingly layered) question in an interview that will fascinate animal advocates of all religious stripes. Continue reading »

Last year, Ireland was about to ban fur farming — then a change of government set activists back to square one. Undeterred, the National Animal Rights Association will be pushing the fur farming industry in Ireland harder than ever this year, on multiple fronts. NARA founder Laura Broxson tells us all about it. Continue reading »

Open The Cages is a “travelling animal rights fest” combining education, music, and activism. Hear stories from the 2012 West Coast tour. Get revved up about the 2013 East Coast Tour. And after you listen, visit openthecagestour.com to find out how you can participate in the tour stop nearest you. Continue reading »

Once again, Jack Norris, R.D., helps us navigate the often-bewildering world of nutrition science with easily digestible advice on soy, low-fat diets, vegan foods for kids, fasting, and more. Continue reading »

Filmmaker Karol Orzechowski talks about his documentary Maximum Tolerated Dose. Featuring the stories of former lab workers who rejected animal testing and animals who survived it, the film takes a unique (and non-gory) approach to exposing the secretive world of animal testing. Continue reading »

We talk with Matt Ball, co-author (with Bruce Friedrich) of The Animal Activist’s Handbook. An animal rights hall-of-famer, Matt took everything he learned from 20+ years of activism and wrote the book he wishes he’d had from the get-go. Continue reading »

Ontario is shivering through some frosty weather right now, but this show is about a different kind of “chilling effect”: massive lawsuits launched against activists. Continue reading »

Adam Roberts tells Animal Voices about an international effort to define detailed standards of care for animal sanctuaries, and to help sanctuaries everywhere achieve them. Continue reading »

If you made a New Year’s resolution to catch up on your podcasts, then we have a treat for you: an hour packed with highlights from the amazing guests featured on Animal Voices in 2012! Continue reading »

Registered Dietitian Jack Norris answers some of our listeners’ most burning questions about vegan eats. Still a little confused about the whole protein issue? Want to know how big a deal B12 is? Curious if there’s link between blood type and meat-eating? Then this is the show for you! Continue reading »