Our Hen House

Welcome to the 397th episode of Our Hen House!  Mariann reports on her trip to Farm Sanctuary’s 2017 New York Hoe Down, featuring interviews with Farm Sanctuary’s Gene Baur and Susie Coston, photographer Jo-Anne McArthur, athlete and Hoe Down emcee Cam F. Awesome, and author Timothy Pachirat. Jasmin talks with Ethan Ciment, one half of the Vegan Mos and co-author of their new cookbook NYC Vegan: Iconic Recipes for a Taste of the Big Apple, about his observations from the recent Animal Rights Conference and the importance of diversity in the animal rights movement. Raised in an Orthodox Jewish family, and coming from a long family line of kosher butchers, Ethan woke up in his late thirties to the realities of animal exploitation when caring for his ailing dog, Chandler. When not lending his voice to those who cannot speak for themselves, Ethan is a podiatric surgeon in private practice in at Chelsea Foot and Ankle in New York City.  Ethan is proud to serve on the Board of Directors of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary.  Both Michael and Ethan are proud Barnyard Benefactors for Our Hen House and Guardian Circle members of The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Ethan lives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn with his husband Michael and their vegan dogs, Riley and Charlie. Mariann covers News and Rising Anxieties, too! As always, the award-winning weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer. This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. 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 awfw.org. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation

Welcome to the 396th episode of Our Hen House!  As you know, the Our Hen House podcast has gone on the air every single week since January 2010. We’ll soon have 400 episodes! That’s quite a library, if we do say so ourselves! Knowing what a treasure trove of information those interviews are, we picked out three of our favorites for each of our four hot summer specials. These blasts from the past will remind you just how far we’ve come – and inspire you to continue to change the world for animals. This week’s interviews from episodes 201 through 300 include actress Mayim Bialik, PETA President and co-founder Ingrid Newkirk, and Humane Society CEO and President Wayne Pacelle. This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. 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 awfw.org. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (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! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Director of Communications! Don’t forget to tune into Our Hen House’s other two podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and The Animal Law Podcast.

Welcome to the 395th episode of Our Hen House!  Mariann interviews Dominique Barnes, who, along with Michelle Wolf, co-founded New Wave Foods in the fall of 2015 after being accepted to develop plant-based seafood alternatives at Indie Bio, the world’s largest biotech accelerator. Since then, along with Xander Shapiro, they’ve been working in the Bay Area to perfect New Wave Foods’ first product: an algae- and plant-based shrimp. And in a special segment before the interview, Mariann reports from a tasting party for the New Wave Foods “shrimp”! Jasmin talks with Erik Marcus, author and founder of the excellent resource Vegan.com, about his book Self-Care For Activists and how to stay healthy and centered while working for change. Mariann covers News and Rising Anxieties, too! As always, the award-winning weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer. This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. 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 awfw.org. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (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! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Director of Communications! Don’t forget to tune into Our Hen House’s other two podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and The Animal Law Podcast.

Welcome to the 394th episode of Our Hen House!  Jasmin interviews activist and author Aph Ko, founder of Black Vegans Rock, a platform that spotlights incredible Black vegans, and Aphro-ism, a website that provides critical analysis through a decolonial black vegan feminist framework. Aph discusses how the latter led to her latest book, co-authored with her sister Syl, entitled Aphro-ism: Essays on Pop Culture, Feminism, and Black Veganism from Two Sisters.   Mariann talks with our favorite film critic, Noah Gittell, about some of the movies of 2017 that people who care about animals should be paying attention to, such as Okja, War for the Planet of the Apes, and Beatriz at Dinner!  Mariann covers News and Rising Anxieties, too! As always, the award-winning weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer. This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. 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 awfw.org. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (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! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Director of Communications! Don’t forget to tune into Our Hen House’s other two podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and The Animal Law Podcast.

Welcome to the 393rd episode of Our Hen House!  As you know, the Our Hen House podcast has gone on the air every single week since January 2010. We’ll soon have 400 episodes! That’s quite a library, if we do say so ourselves! Knowing what a treasure trove of information those interviews are, we picked out three of our favorites for each of our four hot summer specials. These blasts from the past will remind you just how far we’ve come – and inspire you to continue to change the world for animals. This week’s interviews from episodes 101 through 200 include the late Tom Regan; actress Emily Deschanel, and author Sherry Colb. This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. 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 awfw.org. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (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! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Director of Communications! Don’t forget to tune into Our Hen House’s other two podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and The Animal Law Podcast.

Welcome to the 392nd episode of Our Hen House!  Jasmin interviews vegan registered dietitian Pamela Fergusson, Ph.D. (whom you’ll remember from Episode 359) about the disturbing trend of fat shaming, especially in the vegan movement. Pamela stresses the importance of seeing veganism as a social justice issue and that shame has no place in any movement founded on compassion.   Mariann talks with Alka Chandna, Ph.D. (another repeat guest: listen to Episode 70), who serves as chief of laboratory case management in PETA‘s laboratory investigations department, about PETA’s campaign to end cruel and useless experiments on dogs at Texas A&M.  Mariann covers News and Rising Anxieties, of course! As always, the award-winning weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer. This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. 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 awfw.org. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (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! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Director of Communications! Don’t forget to tune into Our Hen House’s other two podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and The Animal Law Podcast.

Welcome to the 391st episode of Our Hen House, featuring interviews with three activists working in their communities to change the world for animals! Mariann interviews Richard H. Schwartz, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of the College of Staten Island, about his latest book, Who Stole My Religion? Revitalizing Judaism and Applying Jewish Values to Help Heal Our Imperiled Planet. This book is a call to all of us – Jewish or not – to use compassion and kindness to move onto a sustainable path.  Jasmin talks with Janet Kearney, founder of Vegan Pregnancy and Parenting, a social media support group for vegan parents and caregivers. Janet’s group helps vegan parents throughout the world with answers to questions and support through parenting struggles. Mariann and Liz Holtz discuss the Attorney at Paw program of For All Animals. Liz, an animal rights attorney and lifelong animal advocate, oversees this program, which provides assistance to those interested in passing laws to protect companion animals at the city and county levels.  Mariann covers News and Rising Anxieties, of course! As always, the award-winning weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer. This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. 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 awfw.org. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (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! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible 

Welcome to the 390th episode of Our Hen House!  As you know, the Our Hen House podcast has gone on the air every single week since January 2010. We’ll soon have 400 episodes! That’s quite a library, if we do say so ourselves! Knowing what a treasure trove of information those interviews are, we picked out three of our favorites for each of our four hot summer specials. These blasts from the past will remind you just how far we’ve come – and inspire you to continue to change the world for animals. This week’s interviews, all from our first 100 episodes, include philosopher and, in many ways, founder of the modern animal rights movement, Peter Singer; Farm Sanctuary‘s animal rescue queen, Susie Coston; and journalist Will Potter, author of Green is the New Red. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. 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 awfw.org. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (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! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Director of Communications! Don’t forget to tune into Our Hen House’s other two podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and The Animal Law Podcast.

Welcome to the 389th episode of Our Hen House!  Mariann interviews Jessica Pierce, Ph.D. about her latest book, co-authored with Marc Bekoff, entitled The Animals’ Agenda: Freedom, Compassion, and Coexistence in the Human Age. They write: To do better in our responsibilities toward animals, we must do what we can to make their freedoms the fundamental needs we promote and protect, even when it means giving those needs priority over some of our own wants. Jessica argues that we must expand the meaning of freedom and strengthen our commitment to respecting the freedom of all animals. Jasmin catches up with JL Fields, founder and culinary director of the Colorado Springs Vegan Cooking Academy, vegan lifestyle coach and educator, Food for Life instructor, and chef instructor in the culinary program at the University of New Mexico-Taos. JL talks about her most recent cookbook, The Vegan Air Fryer: The Healthier Way to Enjoy Deep-Fried Flavors.  Mariann covers News and Rising Anxieties, of course! As always, the award-winning weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer. This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. 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 awfw.org. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (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! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Director of Communications! Don’t forget to tune into Our Hen House’s other two podcasts: 

Welcome to the 388th episode of Our Hen House!  Jasmin interviews Julie Piatt, plant-based chef, singer-songwriter, yogi, sculptor, painter, spiritual guide, and homeschooling parent to four children. Julie shares her thoughts on spirituality, innovation, and her latest book, This Cheese Is Nuts: Delicious Vegan Cheese at Home.  Mariann talks with Audrey Sanchez about the new organization Balanced.  Audrey reveals the inspiration behind Balanced and how the group is making its case changing the way we eat.  Mariann covers News and Rising Anxieties, of course! As always, the award-winning weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer. This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. 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 awfw.org. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (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! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Director of Communications! Don’t forget to tune into Our Hen House’s other two podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and The Animal Law Podcast.

Welcome to the 387th episode of Our Hen House!  Mariann Sullivan interviews Harish Sethu, professor and researcher at Drexel University in the areas of data science and social computing. Harish also serves as volunteer director of the Humane League Labs, the research arm of The Humane League. He explains the importance of good statistical practices in advocacy studies and why some of the talking points on effective advocacy might need to be revised.  Jasmin Singer catches up with vegan power girls Scarlett Ortega and Olivia Rivers Samson at the Nevada City Vegan Fest. They talk about staying strong for animals and how they encourage other to show compassion for all beings. There’s some great advice for grown-up vegans, so be prepared to be inspired.  Mariann covers News and Rising Anxieties, of course! As always, the award-winning weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer.   This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. 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 awfw.org. Don’t miss our latest episodes, either!  * Episode 386, featuring lauren Ornelas and Mark Hawthorne * Episode 385, featuring Damien Mander and Christie Lagally * Episode 384, featuring Sunuara Taylor, Damien Clarkson, and Judy Nadel * Episode 383, featuring Kartick Satyanarayan, Ethan Ciment, and Michael Suchman * and the Animal Law Podcast, most recently featuring Jenni James and the case of bow-hunting cruelty *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a 

Welcome to the 386th episode of Our Hen House!  We’re doing something a little different on this week’s show. Jasmin interviews both members of power couple lauren Ornelas and Mark Hawthorne. For over 30 years, lauren has been active in the animal rights movement. Ten years ago, she founded the Food Empowerment Project and she currently serves as Executive Director. The Food Empowerment Project seeks to create a more just and sustainable world by spotlighting the abuse of animals on farms, unfair working conditions for produce workers, and the unavailability of healthy foods in communities of color and low-income areas, among other related issues.   Jasmin caught up with Mark Hawthorne at the Food Empowerment Project‘s recent fundraiser. Mark is the author of three books on animal rights: A Vegan Ethic: Embracing A Life Of Compassion Toward All, Bleating Hearts: The Hidden World of Animal Suffering, and Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism. Of course, he and Jasmin discussed books, activism,  food, and making the most of every day. Mariann covers the other parts of the podcast you know and love – News and Rising Anxieties! As always, the award-winning weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer.   This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. 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 awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (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! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren,

Welcome to the 385th episode of Our Hen House!  Mariann interviews anti-poaching crusader Damien Mander, founder (and funder) of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation, dedicated to the protection of wildlife in some of the world’s most volatile regions. Damien’s personal evolution led him to veganism and to recognize the need for protection of all animals. He talks with Mariann about the foundation’s recent successes and latest tactics.  Jasmin discusses women in the food industry with Christie Lagally, Senior Scientist at the Good Food Institute (and featured guest on Episode 372). Christie shares ideas of how women can benefit themselves and the movement by getting involved in food industry disruption and change.  Mariann covers News and Rising Anxieties. As always, the award-winning weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer.   This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. 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 awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (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! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Director of Communications! Don’t forget to tune into Our Hen House’s other two podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and The Animal Law Podcast.

Welcome to the 384th episode of Our Hen House!  Mariann interviews artist, writer, and activist Sunaura Taylor, whose new book, Beasts of Burden: Animal and Disability Liberation, explores the intersection of disability studies and animal ethics. She defines ‘ableism’ and its impact on animals, discusses tensions between the disability and the animal communities, and, most of all, helps us all think deeply about what it means to be human.  Jasmin talks with Damien Clarkson and Judy Nadel, founders of Vevolution, an education start-up on a mission to spread the vegan word around the world. Damien and Judy share how their events help bring vegans together to share and inspire Their approach to vegan advocacy? Compassionate and understanding, of course.  And Mariann covers News and Rising Anxieties. As always, the award-winning weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer.   This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. 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 awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (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! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Director of Communications! Don’t forget to tune into Our Hen House’s other two podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and The Animal Law Podcast. Let’s get squawking!

Welcome to the 383rd episode of Our Hen House!  Mariann interviews long-time wildlife protector Kartick Satyanarayan, co-founder and chairman of Wildlife SOS and head of its anti-poaching unit, Forest Watch. His many successes include the rescue and rehabilitation of sloth bears (see close friend in photo), abolition of the dancing bear practice, and Asian elephant rescue. He talks about his latest work to protect and conserve India’s wildlife and his continuing mission to educate the public about the need for habitat protection.  Jasmin talks food with the Vegan Mos – Michael Suchman and Ethan Ciment – founders of the popular blog VeganMos.com. They put their heads together to create the amazing new cookbook NYC Vegan: Iconic Recipes for a Taste of the Big Apple. The foods of New York are the foods of the world and their vegan versions are just what the doctor ordered! And their cookbook is the next best thing to having the Vegan Mos in your kitchen! Mariann covers News and Rising Anxieties, of course. And as always, the award-winning weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer.   This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. 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 awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (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! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren,