Arran Stibbe is Professor in Ecological Linguistics at the University of Gloucestershire. In his teaching and research he focuses on how language makes us who we are as people, and the role of language in building the kind of society we live in, using discourse analysis and ecolinguistics. Ecolinguistics examines …continue
Using Carol Gigliotti’s book “The Creative Lives of Animals” as a backdrop, this episode explores animals and the creative process. From the artistic intricacies of humpback whales’ bubble-net feeding to the sophisticated communication skills of prairie dogs, Carol guides us through a world where animals demonstrate remarkable creativity, highlighting how …continue
Would aliens treat us the way we treat animals? If aliens landed today and we made first contact, what would be the outcome for us? Could we justify expecting compassionate treatment from a technologically superior civilisation when we ourselves cannot show this compassion for those we see as inferior? Meg delves into …continue
We all love lions and tigers and bears (oh my!), but is seeing them in captivity really the way people should get to know them? Liz Tyson of Born Free USA joins us to discuss the organization’s goal of #KeepingWildlifeInTheWild, the legislative and policy work they are pursuing, and all …continue
Send us a textJoin us on the next episode of Wild Developments as Julia Manning shares her inspiring journey of resilience and discovery across all 50 states. From the serene landscapes of Arizona, where she grew up, to the unexpected beauty she found in places like Massachusetts and North Dakota, …continue
Please enjoy this re-broadcast of one of Victoria Moran’s favorite episodesDavid Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc., of the University of Toronto invented the “eco-Atkins diet,” a way to make plant-exclusive dining work for those with low-carb sensibilities.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is a cross-post of my discussion with Louisa Jane Smith on “The RE Podcast”. Her audience are some of the most important people in the world – religions and worldview teachers and their students. Make sure you go and subscribe there too. As well as hosting the podcast …continue
Ida B. Wells and the relevance of her work to the animal justice movement Zane McNeill and Nathan Poirier discuss Ida B. Wells’ historical and contemporary legacy and relevance to critical animal studies For more than 40 years from the late 1800s, Ida B. Wells fought for justice for Black …continue
