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Kate Hall, Xenotransplantation and Dystopian Fiction

Adam Davita and Kate Hall 12 September 2021 49


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 Adam and Davita are joined by the wonderful author Kate Hall. Kate is currently working on a dystopian novel around xenotransplantation. She provides a powerful critique of the practice of using animal-to-human transplants. She also introduces us to her protagonist Mouse by reading a few vivid excerpts from her novel in progress.  Kate’s published novel Kate Hazel Hall – From Darkness: https://www.katehazelhall.com/books  Kate’s recommendations for animal focused books: Laura Jean McKay – The Animals in That Country Eva Hornung – Dog Boy Karen Joy Fowler – We’re All Completely Besides Ourselves Merlinda Bobis – Locust Girl Danielle Celermajer – Summertime Links Kangaroo tendons for human knees and ankles: https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2018/08/14/can-skippy-disrupt-the-orthopaedic-ligament-market-.html Radio interview ABC Illawara by Lindsay McDougall: https://www.allegraorthopaedics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lindsay-McDougall-of-ABC-Radio-Illawarra-with-David-Chuter-CEO-and-Managing-Director-at-Innovative-Manufacturing-CRC.mp3 Music Played Pink Floyd ‘On the Turning Away’ https://open.spotify.com/album/4xODvcpjOOgu4oKWL0sCte Emily Wurramara ‘Yimenda-Papaguneray (The Turtle Song)’ https://emilywurramara.bandcamp.com/album/milyakburra 

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Anti-vax and Ableism

Davita Trev with Claire 5 September 2021

Trev and Davita are joined by seasoned activist Claire to discuss the crossover between ableism and anti-vax sentiment in the vegan community. We critique issues around the accessibility within the movement, especially for people with an immunodeficiency. This is particularly …continue

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A Tribute to Liz Dealey (03/10/1956 – 28/03/2025)

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  This episode is dedicated to animal rights and vegan activist Liz Dealey or Lizzie as she was affectionately  known.  Lizzie was tireless and relentless in her aim to bring more kindness and consideration into the world. Her whirlwind energy saw her found …continue

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