On this show animal activist Katie Batty discusses some of the companion animals she has shared her home with (including Charlie pictured here) as a starting point to investigate our relationships with companion animals and animals generally. This week is the 3CR Community Radio Subscriber Drive. 3CR does not accept corporate funding so we rely on the support of listeners – please subscribe to keep 3CR and our show going! 3CR is a really important platform for under-represented groups and ideas – including our show advocating for other animals. Subscription costs $35 Unwaged/Concession, $75 Waged, $150 Solidarity/Band/Organisation. You can support our show specifically by choosing the show ‘Freedom of Species’ when you subscribe. We appreciate any support! You can pay online/in person/over the phone or by post – all info here: https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribe
A weekly show hosted by Melbourne-based animal advocates, presenting local and international interviews, presentations, and music from this vibrant social justice movement. The show is broadcast on 3CR Community Radio 855AM
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We speak to Emma Hakansson, who works to create a kinder world for animals. Her passion for ethical fashion—ethical being vegan, fair and sustainable—has seen her found Willow Creative Co., a content production and ethics consultation agency for fashion labels. …continue
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On this Summer Special, Lottie, Hayden and Nick discuss ways to use technologies more ethically. We will have one more Summer Special next Sunday Jan 18. Normal Freedom of Species programming will resume on Jan 25. Music: Spotify loves ICE by Dope Knife. Heavy …continue
Proudly brought to you by: 11 January 2026
In today’s show, Betty and Trev discuss the impact of persistent meat propaganda on the general perception of veganism and plant-based nutrition. Meat propaganda refers to marketing and media efforts that promote consumption of animal products while downplaying their environmental …continue
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