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What’s Next for Animals with Tracy Reiman, PETA’s New President

Our Hen House 3 October 2025

This episode explores the vision and priorities of Tracy Reiman, PETA‘s new president with over three decades of experience in animal advocacy. In this compelling conversation, Reiman shares insights into PETA’s evolving strategies to reach younger generations through innovative technology, while continuing their groundbreaking work through investigations, campaigns, and legal …continue

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The Hen Report: “When Something Shifts” | Theories of Change in Animal Advocacy and Jane Goodall’s Legacy

Our Hen House 2 October 2025

In this week’s episode of The Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann navigate everything from protein powder debates to theories of change in animal activism with their signature blend of warmth and wit. The duo shares breaking news about Jane Goodall’s passing at 91—reflecting on her revolutionary approach to animal research …continue

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How Media Hides the Truth About Soy | Rising Anxieties

Our Hen House 30 September 2025

In this spirited episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan ditches the intro song and dives headfirst into the media’s maddening blind spots around animal agriculture. With her trademark blend of righteous indignation and sharp wit, Mariann unpacks how mainstream outlets consistently fail to connect the dots between soy production, deforestation, …continue

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The Case of Banning the Truth in a Public Park | First Amendment, Animal Agriculture & Free Speech

Our Hen House 26 September 2025

In this thought-provoking episode of the Animal Law Podcast, we dive into a First Amendment case that cuts straight to the heart of animal advocacy: can the government prevent activists from showing the public what actually happens to animals in industrial agriculture? Mariann speaks with Sara Berinhout of FIRE (Foundation …continue

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The Hen Report: “Both Nature and Nurture” | Animal Rights, Chicken Suffering, and Cultivated Meat Innovation

Our Hen House 25 September 2025

From horse-drawn carriages finally facing political opposition in NYC to innovative cultivated meat farms in the Netherlands, this week’s Hen Report serves up a feast of animal rights news with a side of irreverent commentary. Jasmin and Mariann dive into Kenny Torrella’s eye-opening Vox article quantifying chicken suffering (spoiler alert: …continue

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Meat Industry Surveillance Exposed: Big Ag Is Tracking Animal Rights Activists | Rising Anxieties

Our Hen House 23 September 2025

In this week’s episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan dives headfirst into the meat industry’s surveillance state that would make Big Brother blush. From the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s creepy database of 2,400 activists (complete with tracking their romantic partners) to their direct line to the FBI, we discover that taking …continue

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Drawing the Line on Factory Farms: Policy Approaches to Industrial Agriculture

Our Hen House 19 September 2025

Our Hen House presents an eye-opening conversation about the growing movement to limit factory farming through state legislation, focusing on New York’s efforts while exploring the broader national implications. This episode explores how advocates are working to address the environmental devastation and animal suffering caused by industrial animal agriculture through …continue

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The Hen Report: “You ok?” | Animal Rights in Challenging Political Times

Our Hen House 18 September 2025

In this candid conversation, Jasmin and Mariann explore how animal advocates maintain their focus during politically challenging times, reminding listeners that their commitment to changing the world for animals remains central even when everything else feels overwhelming. This episode explores: How animal rights activism provides perspective during politically tumultuous times …continue