In this episode from the Protecting Animals series I speak to Nathan Runkle founder and CEO of Mercy for Animals. He explains why he established the organisations and how it has grown and changed over the years. This episode is brought to you my AASA – the Australasia Animal Studies …continue
We chat with Steven Wise, the central figure in the outstanding new documentary Unlocking the Cagethat will screen at the 2016 Melbourne International Film Festival.Unlocking the Cage follows animal rights lawyer Steven Wise in his unprecedented challenge to break down the legal wall that separates animals from humans. After thirty years of …continue
Welcome to the 338th episode of Our Hen House! You’re in for another treat this week! We’ve got special summer ramblings with Victoria Moran, best-selling author and educator at Main Street Vegan. Then, Bruce Friedrich talks about The Good Food […] Your browser does not support the HTML5 audio player. …continue
We feature a talk by Dr Andrew Knight, recorded at a recent Animal Justice Party seminar in Melbourne. Andrew describes how he got to where he is today – setting up a new centre for animal welfare at the University of Winchester in the UK. He discusses how people may …continue
Welcome to the 337th episode of Our Hen House! It’s another star-studded episode with reports from across the continent! First up, Jasmin rambles with long-time friends and activists Tracy Martin and Bonnie Goodman about rabbits, potlucks, and saving thyme. Then Mariann talks with Steven Jenkins and Derek […] Your browser does not support the HTML5 audio player. …continue
When I first heard that these chimps, who had been trapped in research facilities in the US for their whole lives, were not going to sanctuary, I was very disappointed. The sanctuary movement for chimpanzees has grown by leaps and […] Your browser does not support the HTML5 audio player. …continue
When I first heard that these chimps, who had been trapped in research facilities in the US for their whole lives, were not going to sanctuary, I was very disappointed. The sanctuary movement for chimpanzees has grown by leaps and bounds to accommodate all of these extraordinary individuals who are, …continue
