Summary: <br> This week, <a href="http://www.jasminsinger.com">Jasmin Singer</a> talks to <a href="https://twitter.com/EricaMeier">Erica Meier</a> about the work of <a href="http://cok.net/">Compassion Over Killing</a> (COK), launching the 10th annual Veg Week, and the importance of women in the animal rights movement. Erica Meier is the executive director of<a href="http://cok.net/"> Compassion Over Killing</a> (COK), national non-profit animal protection organization based in Washington, DC. Working to expose cruelty to farmed animals and promote veg-friendly eating as a way to build a kinder world, COK’s strategic efforts include undercover investigations, legal advocacy, corporate outreach, and public education.<br><br> <br> Then, Mariann Sullivan talks to Nil Zacharias about how climate change and feeding the planet are interconnected, the secret source of greenhouse emissions that few people are talking about, and his three-step mantra for saving the planet. Nil Zacharias is the co-founder of <a href="http://onegreenplanet.org">One Green Planet</a>, host of the popular podcast,<a href="http://www.onegreenplanet.org/eatfortheplanet/"> #EatForThePlanet with Nil Zacharias</a> and co-author of the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Planet-Saving-World-Bite/dp/1419729101">Eat For The Planet</a>. He lives in New York City.<br><br> <br> Plus, Mariann covers this week’s News and Rising Anxieties!<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>
