Animals in Film. Why are animals such potent characters in movies and animation? We speak with scholar Randy Malamud about this phenomenon, and to see if really “no animals were harmed in the making of this film.’ Your browser does not support the HTML5 audio player. The Other Animals, hosted …continue
This week on Knowing Animals we are joined by Susanne Karr. Susanne is a philosopher and independent scholar. We discuss her upcoming journal article ‘Mirror Reflections as Agents of Connectedness’ which will soon appear in the yearbook of the Irish Philosophical Society, which will be published in November 2019. This …continue
Reem Lascelles from EVER Sanctuary is in the studio, talking about the devastating plight of rabbits farmed for meat in Australia and why they are largely invisible in our society. She describes the appalling conditions that they are subjected to, from birth to slaughter, and the physical and psychological impacts …continue
-Mariann and Jasmin celebrate the 500th episode of the Our Hen House podcast! This episode was recorded live at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, and features an amazing interview with Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary. -Then, Jasmin talks to Tricia Stevens, the Charitable Giving and Ethical Campaigns Manager at LUSH North America. …continue
This week on Knowing Animals I am joined by author David Brooks. David is a poet and novelist. We discuss his latest book ‘The Grass Library’ published by Brandl & Schelsinger in 2019.This episode of Knowing Animals is brought to you by AASA. AASA is the Australasian Animal Studies Association. You …continue
