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Jasmin talks to Sarah Woodcock about her Minneapolis restaurant, Trio Plant-Based, which was recently funded on Kickstarter and will be opening soon! They discuss Trio’s spectacular vegan menu, the power of partnership, and the efforts to get the project funded. …continue

Mariann talks to Ryan Bethencourt about how his company, Wild Earth Pets, is developing cultured proteins for dogs and cats, why our companion animals will be eating lab grown meat before we do, and his biotech incubator IndieBio. Ryan Bethencourt …continue

Jasmin talks to Roger Wolfson about his work to get dog shelters in Los Angeles to switch to plant-based dog food. They discuss the benefits of plant-based diets for shelter dogs, opposition from veterinarians, and how these plant-based initiatives affect …continue

This week, Mariann talks to Marc Bekoff about his latest book, Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do. They discuss the unfair stereotypes around dog breeds, making sure your dog gets the most out of activities, and how dogs …continue

This week,  Jasmin talks to Omri Paz about Vegan Friendly, his wildly successful non-profit initiative dedicated to advancing veganism and animal rights in Israel. Among the topics are the ways in which Omri manages to get local restaurants to add …continue

In this first of four “best of” episodes we’ll be airing throughout the coming months, we revisit some of our favorite interviews with young vegan activists! You’ll hear Genesis Butler discuss protesting circuses and being the youngest TEDx speaker in …continue

This week, Mariann Sullivan talks with Ziyaad Mia as part of her Religion and Veganism series. They discuss how the requirements of halal food can improve animal welfare, the relationship between animals and Islam, and the prohibition of unnecessary harm when …continue

This week, Jasmin Singer talks to Dominick Thompson about his company Crazies and Weirdos, the relationship between athleticism and veganism, and the importance of sharing vegan messages on social media. Dominick Thompson is a leader in the vegan community and …continue