Episode 309: “How Not to Die” with Michael Greger and Animal Rights in Local Politics with Mary Lawrence
Summary: Welcome to the 309th episode of Our Hen House, featuring <a href="https://www.drgreger.org/">Dr. Michael Greger</a> and <a href="http://www.wellonwheels.com/">Mary Lawrence</a>. As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by us — <a href="http://www.jasminsinger.com" target="_blank">Jasmin Singer</a> and Mariann Sullivan. <br> On today’s episode, we keep the winter holiday ball rolling by squawking about our favorite vegan Hanukkah foods and the Hallmark ad that’s got us asking, “Rising Anxieties, much?”<br> Our feature interview today is with <a href="https://www.drgreger.org/">Dr. Michael Greger</a>, whose latest book, <a href="http://nutritionfacts.org/book">How Not to Die</a>, will tell you all you need to know about water, purple sweet potatoes, blackberries, red lentils, B12 tablets, and more.<br> Then, we’ll be joined by Mary Lawrence, chef and owner of <a href="http://www.wellonwheels.com/index.php">Well On Wheels</a>, Connecticut’s premiere vegan personal chef service. In addition to her culinary know-how, Mary also has a wealth of insight — which we’re lucky enough to have her share with us! — on how to get an animal rights committee into your local political scene.<br> All that, vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights. There are some “Rising Anxieties,” too, so hold onto your tofu!<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">iTunes</a> or <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jasmin-singer/our-hen-house">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 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! You can also <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/donate/" target="_blank">dedicate a podcast episode</a>! Don’t forget – we’re reader and listener supported. 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>. Special thanks to OHH Media Coordinator <a href="http://chickpeasandchange.wordpress.com/">Alessandra Seiter</a> for acting as the Associate Producer of the Our Hen House podcast, and huge props to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of <a href="http://www.loveloftstudio.com/">Love Loft Studios</a>.<br> Let’s get squawking!<br>
