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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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Buddhism, Animals & Advocacy: How Dharma Voices for Animals Is Transforming the Way Buddhists Think About What They Eat

Our Hen House 15 May 2026

In this episode of The Our Hen House Interview, Mariann Sullivan speaks with Andrea Diaz, Executive Director of Dharma Voices for Animals (DVA), the only international Buddhist animal advocacy organization. Andrea shares how DVA is working across Sri Lanka, Vietnam, …continue

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The Hen Report: The Hen Report: “Call Your Senators” | Cage-Free Eggs, Humane Washing & the Save Our Bacon Act

Our Hen House 14 May 2026

In this episode of The Hen Report, Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan are joined by Amber Canavan of PETA — and her rescued hen, Rosemary — to discuss PETA’s newly released white paper on the failures of cage-free egg labeling. …continue

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