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April 7, 2009 Sustainable Soul: Bryant Terry’s Food Remix 
Where do you find recipes for joy, empowerment, and celebration? Eco-chef, Bryant Terry, passionately points the way with Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African American Cuisine. In this interview, Terry digs into soul food's green past and explains why healthy grub is the essential antidote to today's "food deserts." From the Black Panthers' "Free Breakfast for Children" program, to the creation of b'healthy (Build Healthy Eating and Lifestyles to Help Youth), to the simple pleasures of a well-seasoned watermelon, Terry shows that eating well not only strengthens one's body, but also one's community. Tune in to get an aural sip of the Cali-inspired Slurricane (an homage to New Orleans), a nibble of Sweet Cornmeal-Coconut Butter Drop Biscuits, and a bite of the philosophy that inspires this dedicated food justice activist. News links:
Download mp3s of the interview: February 24, 2009 Local Work: Animal Overpopulation and Food Sovereignty in Mexico 
Photo from HSUS Join us for interviews with Mónica Pineda president of GEPDA (Genta por la Defensa Animal / People for Animal Defense), and social justice activist, animal activist, and Nahuatl (Aztec) Indian, Gerardo Tristan Alvarado. First, we connect with Pineda, who describes efforts to control dog overpopulation throughout Mexico. We hear about the authorities' approach to animal control, and GEPDA's educational outreach efforts in urban and rural areas. Pineda also explains some of the key issues that have led to the widespread overpopulation problem. 
Photo from Abolitionist Online Then, Tristan Alvarado discusses "Bio-Justice / Bio-Justicia 2009," the upcoming gathering in Monterrey, Mexico, which will draw together people interested in food sovereignty. Taking a holistic approach to vegetarian advocacy, he argues for local-based initiatives that are directly partnered with the communities they serve. He hopes to collaborate with people inside and outside of Mexico. Please contact him at biojusticia@hotmail.com. Gerardo Tristan Alvarado is a proud member of the New Tallahassee (Tallahassee Wakokiye) ceremonial grounds in Eastern Oklahoma where he touches sacred medicine. News links:
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November 18, 2008 A Perfect Blend of Sweet and Savoury: The Dish on Compassionate Cooks 
Photo from compassionatecooks.com Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, founder of Compassionate Cooks, is "one to know" in the vegetarian and animal movements, and with good reason. Through her friendly and intensely informational "Food for Thought" podcasts, cooking videos, and written publications (such as the award-winning The Joy of Vegan Baking), Patrick-Goudreau debunks stereotypes about vegetarianism and animal rights, all without being preachy or overbearing. Given her personal style and dedication to rigorous research, Patrick-Goudreau offers seasoned activists extra tools for their non-leather toolbelts, while gently welcoming newcomers to the issues. Patrick-Goudreau also radiates health and happiness, which adds extra appeal to her cooking tips, recipes, and nutritional advice: The proof is in the vegan pudding, as they say! Importantly, too, she knows how to tell a good story, be it through how to make satisfying winter soup or the retelling of an overlooked Oscar Wilde tale. News links:
Download mp3s of the interview: January 15, 2008 
Photos from: veganmusclepower.org To some, the idea of an herbivorous bodybuilder might seem laughable, but Kenneth Williams is living proof that mass and veganism can go hand-in-hand. Tune in to learn the surprising story of how he became vegan, and the even more surprising story of how he started bodybuilding. Also, Evelyn Molina-Williams talks about how she overcame a serious health issue through nutrition and exercise. Starting from a place of compassion not only toward animals, but also toward their own bodies, Evelyn and Kenneth are passionate about a holistic approach to diet and exercise. Peek into the fridges and hearts of these role-models, who seem to enjoy outreach just as much as (or maybe even more than) their leafy greens and amaranth. (And yes, we ask the question on every skeptic's mind: But where do you get your protein?) News links:
Download mp3s of the interview: March 6, 2007 Veg 101 and Aftershock: Confronting Trauma in a Violent World 
First up, we speak with Bev Miller, R.D., about the Toronto Vegetarian Association's free "Vegetarian 101: Moving Towards a Healthy Heart Diet" nutrition talks. The March 17 talk is dedicated to "Protein, carbohydrates, and fats," and the final session on March 31 will tackle "Making healthy lifestyle habits." Get a taste of Bev's accessible and lively style as she busts some of the biggest food myths, and teaches you how to thrive nutritionally. Then, we continue with a live conversation with activist, sanctuary co-founder, and psychotherapist, pattrice jones. In this interview we delve into jones' poignant new book Aftershock: Confronting Trauma in a Violent World, A Guide for Activists and Their Allies. "Everyday," writes jones, "people who push against violence and injustice or pull for peace and freedom must face their own fears. Many activists also must struggle with 'aftershock,' the physical and emotional reverberations of frightening or traumatizing experiences endured in the course of their activism." On tomorrow's program, we hear about some key aspects of trauma and how people can positively address these issues, with particular attention given to the relationship between trauma and animal activism. Download mp3s of the interview: part 1 (3.29 MB) and part 2 (2.84 MB) Tags: Activist Burnout | Nutrition
December 19, 2006 Vegan Fitness: Ultramarathon Champion, Scott Jurek & Author, Dr. D. Enette Larson-Meyer 
Scott Jurek 
Course record holder and consecutive seven-time champion of the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run; course record holder and defending two-time champion of the Badwater Ultramarathon; the first US runner ever to win Greece's famed 246K Spartathlon; first-time guest of Animal Voices. Scott Jurek is one of the most accomplished, driven and inspiring vegans on the planet but which of these titles is he most proud of? Tune in and find out! Plus, D. Enette Larson-Meyer, PhD, RD, FACSM, sports nutritionist and assistant professor of Human Nutrition at the University of Wyoming, will join us to discuss her new book, Vegetarian Sports Nutrition. Enhanced muscle recovery, optimal bone health and improved athletic performance, learn how to gain the vegetarian advantage with Dr. Larson-Meyer's advice and Scott Jurek's inspiration.
Download mp3s of the interview: August 22, 2006 Vegan Women & Anemia, Food Sensitivities, And The 4 Top Nutrition Tips 
As representatives of veganism, if we let our health deteriorate because we're not taking proper care of ourselves, we fail ourselves, the vegan movement, and the animals we're trying to save. Vesanto Melina, MS, Registered Dietitian, co-author of Becoming Vegan and several other well-known books, will join us to highlight what we need to know to maintain optimum health. From preventing anemia in vegan women, to assessing food sensitivities, to the 4 top tips for vegans (and vegetarians and near vegetarians), we'll discuss everything you need to know nutritionally to stay (or become!) healthy and honour the privilege of being vegan. Download mp3s of the interview: part 1 (2.95 MB) and part 2 (3.03 MB) Tags: Nutrition
July 4, 2006 On this Animal Voices, we share some stories from folks who have gone veg. The show features a collection of diverse tales about what brought people to vegetarianism or veganism. From sudden epiphanies, to gradual transitions, tune in to hear what originally motivated others to make the change. (Soon, we'll put together a different show addressing why people went veg, and then decided to become omni again — plain, uncooked tofu on crackers anyone? — but we'll save those stories for another time!) Download mp3s of the interview: part 1 (3.54 MB) and part 2 (2.59 MB) Tags: Nutrition
June 20, 2006 Helping Troubled Teens with Veganism: The Link Between Food and Behaviour 
The Bay Point School for Boys in Miami, Florida Heart disease, stroke, diabetes, certain cancers — we've all heard how eating meat and dairy can affect our physical health. But what about our mental health? Especially in developing children, can veganism be the answer to perceived behavioural disorders and even low grades in school? One of the only people to have studied this topic, Antonia Demas, PhD, will discuss the surprising results of her month-long study at a school for troubled young males from the streets, and give us the details on her Food is Elementary curriculum that teaches children about food, nutrition, culture, and healthy living, and The Food Studies Institute, devoted to changing the health destinies of children through proper nutrition and education. Click here to read more about the Bay Point study and journal excerpts from the students. Download mp3s of the interview: part 1 (3.56 MB) and part 2 (2.75 MB) June 13, 2006 The Way We Eat: Jim Mason Interview 
We connect with Jim Mason, co-author of the book The Way We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter. Written with the controversial philosopher, Peter Singer, this new text gives readers an updated version of their previous ground-breaking book Animal Factories, which investigated North American factory farming in the early 1990s. Yet, The Way We Eat does more than provide recent statistics or chronicle the latest cruelty cases: Mason and Singer provide a lucid analysis of how our food choices dramatically affect others, including animals, labourers, and the environment. Structured around three families who eat different diets (the Standard American Diet, an organic foods and "humane" meats diet, and a vegan and organic-leaning diet), Mason and Singer trace these consumption patterns back to their origins, which leads them out of the kitchen and into the troubling world of modern food systems. Here they research and observe the conditions required to produce each family's food, and speak with those directly involved with the production processes. The Way We Eat invites us to meet three dynamic and personable families, poke around in their cupboards and fridges, and ponder the ethics of conventional agriculture, organics, local production, veganism, and "free range" and "humane" meats. Through their efforts, the authors hope to inspire more informed and conscious decisions for not only ourselves, but for others whose interests are too often cast aside in the name of profit. On this show, Jim Mason, attorney and activist, will tell us about his journey with the book, and what he had for breakfast!
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