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Transforming the Food System with the Plant Based Treaty

Freedom of Species 20 July 2025

Nick speaks with Sheena Chhabra, a campaigner with the Plant Based Treaty. We discuss the Treaty, the importance of structural change and the place of individual veganism in the movement.   Links: You can find out more about the Plant Based Treaty and endorse it on their website: https://plantbasedtreaty.org/ To send an email to your …continue

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Veganarchism: Against All Oppression, Everywhere, All the Time with Nathan Poirier

Freedom of Species 13 July 2025

    Our guest on today’s show is Nathan Poirier and we discuss veganarchism.    Nathan Poirier is an independent scholar-activist who has edited or authored books that span topics like critical animal studies, veganarchism, non/human coexistence, and a forthcoming two-volume A6 set on black anarchism. Nathan is an ambassador …continue

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Anthropomorphised Animals in Pop Culture: BoJack Horseman and The Darwin Incident

Freedom of Species 29 June 2025

Claire, Ruby and Nick discuss representations of animal rights in the media, focusing on the cartoon BoJack Horseman and the manga The Darwin Incident by Shun Umezawa. We cover the portrayal of anthropomorphised (human-like) animals in these examples, factory farmed versus “free-range” animal products and factions within the animal advocacy movement.  Links: Animal Horror: …continue

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Ari – conflict in activist spaces

Freedom of Species 8 June 2025

   Our guest on today’s show is Ari, and we’re talking about conflict in activist spaces and in community group settings.      Ari (they/them) is a community organiser, mediator and support worker who is passionate about exploring the transformative potential of generative conflict and accountability work. Working primarily in community …continue

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Dingo talks! with Sonya & Alix

Freedom of Species 25 May 2025

In today’s show, Betty interviews Sonya Takau from Dingo Culture and Alix Livingstone from Defend the Wild all about the native Australian dingo. We learn about the character of the dingo, their role in Australian ecosystems and what makes them unique. We go on to discuss some of the significant …continue