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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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In celebration of Chris Rust / Food Not Bombs

Freedom of Species 29 March 2026

   We celebrate the life and incredible contributions of Chris Rust and share tributes from Chris’s loved ones, friends and comrades. For decades, through Food not Bombs, Chris embodied a quiet, unwavering commitment to solidarity, anarchist DIY ethics, and animal …continue

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Claire & Jesse – The Raven Corps / Vegans Against Fascism

Freedom of Species 22 March 2026

   On today’s FoS show we’re talking total liberation, countering the mainstream vegan narrative and community building with guests Claire and Jesse.  We discuss their personal journeys into activism and the founding of The Raven Corps, Cool Kids Snack Cakes …continue

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