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Riley Black on Extinction, Evolution, and the Last Days of the Dinosaurs
You may know that an asteroid drove the dinosaurs extinct, but do you know what happened after the asteroid hit, and how we got from T. rex’s world to ours? Digging into these questions can reveal a lot about how ecology and evolution work, and perhaps help us make sense …continue
S4EB – Bat Communication with Gloriana Chaverri
Claudia talks to conservationist and ecologist Gloriana Chaverri about the numerous and diverse ways in which bats communicate. This bonus episode deviates from the usual focus on concepts to a more sustained focus on this large order of animals Date Recorded: 29 March 2022 Gloriana Chaverri is an Associate Professor at the …continue
E22: Ecofeminism and Entangled Empathy with Lori Gruen
Episode4, Series 3: Equity and Social Justice in Animal Advocacy: Ecofeminist Lori Gruen, shares insights with us about ecofeminist values and the connection between the oppression of women, people of global majority, animals, and the environment. Guest: Lori Gruen is the William Griffin Professor of Philosophy at Wesleyan University. She …continue
Jax – Taking Direct Action for Animals
This week we’re talking to Jax, a climate and animal activist based in the UK. We talk about taking action in South Africa, hunt stabbing and shutting down the UKs largest dairy production center. Music: Animal liberation by Los Fastidios: https://www.losfastidios.net/ The Eco-Terrorist in Me by Rise Against: https://www.riseagainst.com/ The Huntsman Comes A-Marching (live) …continue
The Spirit of Soul Food w/ Dr Christopher Carter
Dr. Christopher Carter joins us on the podcast this week to discuss his new book The Spirit of Soul Food: Race, Faith, and Food Justice. This groundbreaking work covers everything from the history of soul food to choosing how to eat in a way that helps us “live into our …continue
107: “The Weight of Empathy” – author Lucas Spiegel – Sentientism
Lucas studied and practiced architecture in the U.S., Canada, and India before leaving it all behind in an effort to rethink what it is to live a meaningful life. Since then he’s traveled the world, started a philanthropic enterprise, Haven Hearts, and written a beautiful, compassionate book. Along the way …continue
Using graphic images and the matter of consent
Using graphic images of animals in activism is almost expected. In this episode, I explore what doing so means in terms of consent, advancing the case for framing the question of use over welfare, and what might be some alternatives. Credits Host: Emilia A. Leese Production & Engineering: Jim …continue
