Episode 314: Russell Simmons on “The Happy Vegan,” Plus a Musical Update with Michael Harren, and Robin Lamont
Summary: Welcome to the 314th episode of Our Hen House, featuring <a href="https://twitter.com/UncleRUSH?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank">Russell Simmons</a> squawking about his new book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Happy-Vegan-Healthy-Successful-ebook/dp/B00MWD1804" target="_blank">The Happy Vegan</a>. We will also catch up with solo performer <a href="http://www.michaelharren.com" target="_blank">Michael Harren</a> about the latest happenings in his artist-in-residency at <a href="http://tamerlainefarm.com" target="_blank">Tamerlaine Farm Animal Sanctuary</a>. Plus, <a href="http://www.thekinshipseries.com" target="_blank">Robin Lamont</a> on the ongoing takeover of an federal wildlife sanctuary in Oregon by cattle ranchers. 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 squawk about Jasmin being named a “<a href="http://www.advocate.com/40-under-40/2016/1/04/40-people-under-40-teach-us-about-each-other" target="_blank">40 Under 40</a>” by The Advocate, old feminist vegetarian restaurants, whether veganism is activism, and why people let themselves off the hook.<br> Today we’re joined by hip hop mogul Russell Simmons, who will speak with us about his new book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Happy-Vegan-Healthy-Successful-ebook/dp/B00MWD1804" target="_blank">The Happy Vegan</a>. Russell will also talk with us about why being called an angry vegan made him angry, the importance of intersectionality, and why he doesn’t want a dog.<br> <br> As a bonus to today’s news, we are pleased to welcome <a href="http://animalsuspense.com/" target="_blank">Robin Lamont</a> for her commentary on what has got to be one of the most extraordinary news events of the year — the ongoing takeover of an federal wildlife sanctuary in Oregon by cattle ranchers. (Don’t miss Robin’s new book, <a href="http://www.thekinshipseries.com/?page_id=410" target="_blank">The Trap</a>.)<br> Then, musician and solo performer <a href="http://www.michaelharren.com" target="_blank">Michael Harren</a> will join us once again to give us the latest happenings regarding his artist-in-residence at <a href="http://tamerlainefarm.com" target="_blank">Tamerlaine Farm Animal Sanctuary</a>. He’ll give us a sneak peek into what he’s been working on!<br> All that, vegan banter, and of course, “Rising Anxieties,” too, so hold onto your tempeh!<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 <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! 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’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of <a href="http://www.loveloftstudio.com/">Love Loft Studios</a>. Don’t forget to also tune into Our Hen House’s two other podcasts: <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse."></a>
