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Industry Panics: New Diseases, Labor Exploitation, and Cattle Market Collapse | Rising Anxieties

Our Hen House 20 January 2026

The animal agriculture industry’s nightmares are our fuel this week as Mariann dives into the poultry sector’s desperate scramble to combat the mysterious avian metapneumovirus that’s dethroned bird flu as their top concern. Meanwhile, Big Ag’s dystopian push to expand the H-2A visa program threatens to create a permanent underclass …continue

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Animals and the Right to Politics with Sue Donaldson and Will Kymlicka

Our Hen House 16 January 2026

In this thought-provoking interview, Sue Donaldson and Will Kymlicka return to Our Hen House to discuss their groundbreaking new book Animals and the Right to Politics from Oxford University Press. The authors challenge us to move beyond simply acknowledging animals’ moral status and instead recognize them as capable of making …continue

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The Hen Report: “Chalk That Up As A Success” | Navigating Veganism’s Evolution in Mainstream Culture

Our Hen House 15 January 2026

In this lively episode of The Hen Report, hosts Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan navigate the evolving landscape of animal advocacy with their signature blend of wit and wisdom. From discussing the first recorded death from “meat tick” syndrome to analyzing a New York Times article on grass-fed beef’s environmental …continue

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The Controversial New Food Pyramid with Michael Dorf | Rising Anxieties

Our Hen House 13 January 2026

In this entertaining episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan and legal expert Michael Dorf dive headfirst into the bizarre world of RFK Jr.’s controversial new food pyramid and dietary guidelines. With equal parts horror and humor, they dissect how these scientifically questionable recommendations prioritize beef consumption while dismissing plant-based diets …continue

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The Hen Report: “Strange Bedfellows” | Navigating Alliances in Animal Rights Advocacy

Our Hen House 8 January 2026

In this thought-provoking episode of The Hen Report, Mariann Sullivan is joined by Cornell Law professor and animal advocate Michael Dorf to explore the complex phenomenon of “strange bedfellows” in the animal rights movement. They examine how activists navigate situations where they find themselves aligned with unexpected allies on animal …continue

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The Meat Industry’s Panic Button: Veganism Isn’t Dead After All | Rising Anxieties

Our Hen House 6 January 2026

In this episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan dives into the meat industry’s desperate attempts to declare veganism “dead” while simultaneously scrambling to rebrand their unsustainable practices. With her signature blend of skepticism and hope, Mariann unpacks Jessica Scott-Reid’s insightful Sentient Media article that reveals how Big Animal Ag’s obituaries …continue

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Building a Coalition Against Factory Farming with Matthew Dominguez

Our Hen House 2 January 2026

In this thought-provoking conversation, Mariann Sullivan speaks with Matthew Dominguez, US Executive Director of Compassion in World Farming, about creating meaningful change for farmed animals through strategic advocacy. Dominguez shares insights from his extensive career working on welfare reforms while building toward systemic change in our food system. From the …continue