Lauren: “Years ago, an irate university student accused me, a new vegetarian, of “being worse than meat-eaters because [I] steal the cows’ food!” Even at the time his logic seemed a little faulty. Thankfully, with the help of folks like Danielle Nierenberg, a research associate with the World Watch Institute, we’re all a lot more educated about … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2005
Canadian Thanksgiving and The Emotional Lives of Turkeys
Please join us for our (Canadian) Thanksgiving show. Richard O’Barry, Marine Mammal Specialist with One Voice-France, will start us off with a reminder about the Oct. 8th international protest of Japan’s dolphin slaughter. Then, in recognition of Canadian Thanksgiving, bestselling author Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson will speak on the emotional lives of turkeys and their plight on factory farms. Listen … Continue reading
Animal Rights in Brazil / Walk for Farm Animals
First up, Toronto activist Holly Larson will give us the details on the Walk For Farm Animals, a fundraising drive held throughout North America in most cities on October 2nd in support of Farm Sanctuary, a national, non-profit animal protection organization. Click here and select the host city near you for more details. And ever wonder what … Continue reading
Callers discuss political strategies for change in the months before Canada’s next election
From the Toronto Star: “Jack Layton is sitting on the patio of Bodega restaurant on Baldwin St. in Toronto, spreading foie gras on toast and, it seems, trying out portions of his stump speech.” This quote was a springboard for an open discussion on how best to reach our political leaders in Canada, reform the political … Continue reading
Vegan Freak Authors Jenna & Bob Torres
Please join us for a conversation with hip authors Jenna and Bob Torres, authors of the new book Vegan Freak: Being Vegan in a Non-Vegan World. Vegan Freak is an upbeat, edgy survival guide for those fresh or veteran to veganism, or those just curious about the diet and “lifestyle.” For example, want tips for keeping the … Continue reading
Helping the Animal Victims of Hurricane Katrina
For info on helping the animals affected by Hurricane Katrina: 1) Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS) (916) 429-2457 Donations 2) HSUS Disaster Fund Donations Questions about donating – 1-888-259-5431 Snail Mail – Cheques payable to HSUS Disaster Relief Fund and mail it to HSUS, Dept. DRFHBM, 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037 General Inquiries … Continue reading
Save Taiji Dolphins!
This week, we’ll be setting the stage for the international day of protest against the dolphin slaughter in Japan. Every year from September through April, fishermen in Japan hunt and kill about 20,000 dolphins and other whales in the largest dolphin slaughter in the world. The hunt is vicious but is justified for many reasons … Continue reading
Raw Food Veganism with Dr. Douglas Graham
It’s the Raw Food Revolution! Raw food restaurants are popping up in major urban centres everywhere and the raw diet is touted as one of the best detoxifiers for our nutritionally-stressed bodies. But is it just a fad? Can you get all the nutrients and calories that the human body needs? For athletes, how can … Continue reading
This Little Pig Can’t Be Patented!
Following reports by Greenpeace that suggest Monsanto aims to patent the pig (see article here), we take a close look at this animal whom naturalist, W.H. Hudson, referred to as “among the most intelligent of beasts”. With assistance from Dr. Eva Pip, a professor at the University of Winnipeg specializing in toxicology and water safety, Dr. Michael Greger, … Continue reading
Global/Local Food Politics with Lauren Baker
How can we make compassionate and conscious food choices? Is consumption of a plant-based diet only part of the picture? Lauren Baker, a doctoral student at York University and food activist, will tackle these and other questions during this week’s show. We’ll discuss the corporatization of agriculture, global food politics, and the importance of farmers’ … Continue reading
Animal Voices 