Our Hen House

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

Welcome to the 423rd episode of Our Hen House! First, Mariann talks to author Margaret Robinson, an Assistant Professor of Indigenous Studies at Dalhousie University, about veganism and indigenous peoples. Margaret Robinson is a two-spirit scholar from Eski’kewaq, Nova Scotia, and …continue

Welcome to the 422nd episode of Our Hen House! First, Mariann talks to author Tom Ryan about his most recent book, Will’s Red Coat: The Story of One Old Dog Who Chose To Live Again. A story of a dog …continue

Welcome to the 421st episode of Our Hen House! First, Mariann and Jasmin discuss the #ARMetoo movement. Then, Mariann talks to musician and long-time animal activist Moby about growing up an outsider, finding compassionate methods of activism, and his Netflix-related …continue