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Episode 486: Lori Gruen on the Importance of Empathy

Our Hen House 4 May 2019 15


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-Jasmin and Mariann talk about frustrating climate conversations over Passover and who should take responsibility for changing. They also plug the upcoming YEA Camp for Adults (yeacamp.org/adults/).
-Mariann talks to Lori Gruen about the current state of the animal studies world, how new perspectives on animal activism and advocacy are expanding beyond academia and into activist conversations, her recent book Critical Terms for Animal Studies, the evolving role of empathy and how to direct it towards animals, and the danger of referring to people as “crazy cat ladies.” (9:10)
-Mariann brings us Rising Anxieties from around the world, including the cancellation of the World Pork Expo, rising anxieties over the rise of salmonella recalls, and yet another gripe from Piers Morgan (1:17:07).

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Episode 485: Gretchen Primack and Intelligent Allah on Poetry, Incarceration, and Veganism

Our Hen House 27 April 2019

-Jasmin talks to poet Gretchen Primack about her new book of poetry Visiting Days and her experience with writing about and working with incarcerated people. She also reads us two powerful and moving poems. Then, they are joined by author …continue

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Our Hen House 19 December 2025

In this eye-opening interview, journalist Melanie Kaplan takes us behind the closed doors of animal research facilities through the lens of her powerful book Lab Dog. After adopting Hammy, a beagle rescued from a laboratory, Kaplan embarked on a cross-country …continue

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The Hen Report: “Just Be That Vegan” | Holiday Reflections and Animal Rights Updates

Our Hen House 18 December 2025

In this heartwarming holiday edition of The Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann blend seasonal cheer with serious animal advocacy updates. The hosts navigate between lighthearted holiday traditions and the sobering realities facing animals worldwide, demonstrating Our Hen House’s signature ability …continue

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