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S5E2: Misunderstood Magueys – Thinking about Multispecies Justice
Virginia Thomas introduces the red maguey worm; a caterpillar often mistakenly called the “tequila worm.” She explores their biology and ethical implications of using these metamorphosing creatures as novelty ‘items’ in alcoholic beverages.Recorded: 18 September 2023 Featured: Cosmopolitanism with Angie Pepper on The Animal Turn.Perdido Street Station by China Melville.The Life Cycle …continue
Ep 43 – Dr Elizabeth Ormerod: Bond-Centred Practice and Community Outreach, pt1/2.
In this episode, we speak with Dr Elizabeth Ormerod BVMS, veterinary surgeon and chair of the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS). Dr Ormerod discusses her long-standing work integrating veterinary practice with social care, animal welfare education, and community-based programs.Liz outlines her development of animal-assisted services across education, healthcare, and …continue
Ari – conflict in activist spaces
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
Roots & Rising: Connecting Grassroots Voices | OHH Panel
In this illuminating episode of Our Hen House, listeners dive into the vibrant ecosystem of grassroots animal advocacy with three powerhouse changemakers who are transforming the movement from the ground up. James Hattersley (We The Free), Carrie LeBlanc (Compassion Works International), and Steven Rouk (Connect For Animals) share their innovative …continue
The Hen Report: “The Disneyland of Packing Plants” | Cultivated Salmon, Vegan Menopause, Activist Arrests
In this week’s Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann navigate the delicate balance of activism while celebrating groundbreaking developments in food technology. From Mariann’s new camera angle (complete with curious pets) to troubling industry revelations, the hosts offer their characteristic blend of wit and wisdom on living compassionately in a complex …continue
The Alternatives to Animal Research
In the second of our two-part discussion about experiments on animals, we talk to Pandora Pound and Rachel Smith about the reliability or otherwise of scientific research using animals, much of which causes profound suffering. They discuss examples of where animal experiments have failed to predict serious adverse effects in …continue
142 – El caso del tiro al pichón, con Jacqueline García
Octubre de 2015. Tras un campeonato de tiro al pichón en Villarejo de Salvanés, Madrid,el expresidente de la Federación Madrileña de Caza decidió acabar con la vida de variaspalomas malheridas pisoteándolas.Activistas de ‘Mis Amigas las Palomas’ que estabanprotestando contra el evento grabaron los hechos y se interpuso la denunciacorrespondiente.En este …continue
