Our Hen House

This week, Mariann Sullivan talks with Persis Eskander, Executive Director of the Wild-Animal Suffering Research about developing more academic interest in wild-animal suffering, the importance of focusing on this kind of suffering, and what we can all do to help. Persis …continue

This week, Mariann Sullivan talks with Garrett Broad about the challenges and opportunities related to diversity and inclusion in animal advocacy, how he balances his roles as a scholar and activist, and the results of a public opinion survey he recently conducted …continue

This week, Jasmin Singer talks to Erica Meier about the work of  Compassion Over Killing (COK),  launching the 10th annual Veg Week, and the importance of women in the animal rights movement. Erica Meier is the executive director of Compassion Over …continue

This week, Jasmin Singer talks to Rachel McCrystal, Executive Director of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, about why sanctuaries matter, the intersections of social justice and sanctuary work, and the powerful role of women in the animal rights movement. Rachel McCrystal is …continue

This week, Jasmin Singer talks to author Joni Marie Neuman about the art of simple vegan gifts, food desert awareness, and promoting plant-strong meals. Joni is an author, activist, and blogger currently residing in California. Her TEN(!) books include The Complete …continue

This week, Mariann Sullivan talks to fashion designer, activist, and educator Joshua Katcher about his new book, Fashion Animals; his ethically-made fashion menswear brand, Brave Gentleman; and his new cheese band, RIND. Joshua has taught at Parsons The New School …continue

This week, Jasmin Singer talks to Lani Muelrath, author of The Mindful Vegan: A 30-Day Plan for Finding Health, Balance, Peace, and Happiness about the power of mindfulness, the intersections of mindfulness and veganism, and the simple steps you can take …continue

Welcome to the 424th episode of Our Hen House! First, Jasmin and Mariann review Jasmin’s recent trip to New York City including their amazing dining experiences at Buddha-Bodai and Orchard Grocer, and finding relations to activism after seeing The Band’s …continue