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Episode 486: Lori Gruen on the Importance of Empathy

Our Hen House 4 May 2019 15


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-Jasmin and Mariann talk about frustrating climate conversations over Passover and who should take responsibility for changing. They also plug the upcoming YEA Camp for Adults (yeacamp.org/adults/).
-Mariann talks to Lori Gruen about the current state of the animal studies world, how new perspectives on animal activism and advocacy are expanding beyond academia and into activist conversations, her recent book Critical Terms for Animal Studies, the evolving role of empathy and how to direct it towards animals, and the danger of referring to people as “crazy cat ladies.” (9:10)
-Mariann brings us Rising Anxieties from around the world, including the cancellation of the World Pork Expo, rising anxieties over the rise of salmonella recalls, and yet another gripe from Piers Morgan (1:17:07).

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Episode 485: Gretchen Primack and Intelligent Allah on Poetry, Incarceration, and Veganism

Our Hen House 27 April 2019

-Jasmin talks to poet Gretchen Primack about her new book of poetry Visiting Days and her experience with writing about and working with incarcerated people. She also reads us two powerful and moving poems. Then, they are joined by author …continue

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The Hen Report: “Every Little Drip Drop” | Exploring Animal Advocacy and Real-Life Inspiration

Our Hen House 12 March 2026

Join Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan in this engaging episode of The Hen Report as they delve into the latest in animal rights. From a review of the new Pixar film Hoppers to exploring the idea of existential welfare campaigns, …continue

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