Wildlife Photography: The Legacy of Camera Hunting, Masculinity, and Colonialism
In this conversation, Dr. Mathew Brower, Curator at the University of Toronto and Lecturer in Museum Studies, gives us a fascinating historical account of wildlife photography in the United States and Britain. With an emphasis on “camera hunting” and an eye toward masculinity, Brower notes the shifts in hunting and photography practices, and the larger...
AnimaNaturalis: Helping Animals in Ecuador and Beyond
Fueled by a dedicated group of animal activists, AnimaNaturalis continues to effect positive change for animals in Latin America. In this interview, we connect with Paula Gilbert who provides a behind the scenes peek into the work of the organization and the treatment of animals in Ecuador, in particular. Hear how Gilbert and others use...
The Vegan Hip Hop Movement
Listen in as we connect with Kevin Tillman, founder of the Vegan Hip Hop Movement website and promoter of all things people, animal, and earth-friendly. In this interview, Kevin takes us back to the roots of hip hop, and offers us insight into its message of empowerment that arose within the South Bronx and continues...
Animals Asia Foundation: Sanctuary and the Struggle to End Bear Bile Farming
Jill Robinson, founder and CEO of Animals Asia Foundation, joins us from Chengdu, China. Tune in to hear Robinson describe her work with Chinese and Vietnamese animal activists to provide sanctuary for moon bears (Asiatic black bears), and their efforts to stop bear bile farming. Robinson provides detailed first-hand accounts of bear rescues, painting vivid...
Thousand Mile Song: An Interview with David Rothenberg
First, animal rights campaigner Paula Stibbe provides an update about the ten imprisoned Austrian animal activists who were arrested on May 21st. We learn of their recently-extended remand, and the condition of the advocates, including Dr. Martin Balluch who was on a hunger strike. Stibbe also describes the many successes of the animal rights movement...
Advice from Best-Selling Vegan Cookbook Author, Isa Chandra Moskowitz
In this show, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, of Veganomicon and Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World fame, imparts her well-honed baking and cooking wisdom to our inquisitive listeners. On the sweet side, discover Moskowitz’ all-time favourite cupcake and the one she still hopes to invent. On the savory side, check out Moskowitz’ pointers for freezing casseroles...
Dr. Martin Balluch and the Austrian animal rights movement
This interview with Dr. Martin Balluch from 2004 is presented by Animal Voices as an act of solidarity with Dr. Balluch and three of his colleagues, who were brutally arrested in the early morning of May 21st, 2008 and remain in police custody without charge. In a statement from prison, Dr. Balluch writes that the...
Animal Activism and Visual Culture: An Interview with Keri Cronin
The animal movements are known for their use of graphic images, but what is the history behind such strategies? When are these images successful and when do they backfire? Dr. Keri Cronin discusses the history of the movements, some of the key advocates, and the strategies they deployed.
Striking at the Roots: An Interview with Mark Hawthorne
What happens when you ask one hundred and twenty animal activists their advice about strategy, tactics, and making meaningful change for animals? The answer is Mark Hawthorne’s new book Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism. Highly readable, Hawthorne’s text demystifies advocacy, showing the myriad entry points where people can get effectively...
Life and Death in Vet School
Ever considered becoming a vet? If so, you may encounter some unexpected ethical dilemmas in your training. In this engaging interview, Dr. Erika Sullivan provides an intimate portrait of her veterinary school experience.
