Filmmaker Liz Marshall Shines a Light on The Ghosts In Our Machine
The Ghosts in Our Machine is a new documentary that follows photographer Jo-Anne McArthur as she documents the lives of animals whose suffering is largely invisible in industrialized society. Join us for a conversation with writer & director Liz Marshall.
Little Drawings Filled with Life: An Interview with “Mutts” Creator Patrick McDonnell. Plus, Niagara Veg Fest is Almost Here!
The comic strip "Mutts" appears in over 700 newspapers — and creator Patrick McDonnell uses that platform to promote adoption of shelter animals, and awareness of other animal issues, too. McDonnell will talk cartooning, his work with animal charities, and whether Guard Dog will ever be free. Then, Keri Cronin and Laurie Morrison will tell us...
Pumping (non-heme) Iron: Robert Cheeke on Vegan Bodybuilding
18 years ago, Robert Cheeke was a “scrawny kid” who raised and sold animals through the 4-H program. Now, he is the best-known vegan bodybuilder in North America. He joins Animal Voices to tell us about this physical, and ethical, transformation.
Knowledge Is Power: Che Green on Using Research to Advance Animal Advocacy
Big companies all use research to understand public opinion, hone their message, and measure their effectiveness. Shouldn’t animal advocates be able to do that, too? That’s what Che Green had in mind when he founded the Humane Research Council.
Soraida Salwala and Windy Borman on Helping Elephants and Fighting Landmines
Mosha and Motala, two elephants who lost legs to landmines, received prosthetic legs and a new lease on life thanks to a unique hospital in Thailand. In this show, AV is joined by hospital founder Soraida Salwala and documentary filmmaker Windy Borman. They will discuss what life is like for elephants in Thailand, and how...
All My Relations: Margaret Robinson on Merging Mi’kmaq and Vegan Values
Margaret Robinson joins Animal Voices to speak about how Mi’kmaq values, as expressed in legends and her own family stories, dovetail with veganism. Tradition and food are so often intertwined, and anyone who has ever felt a tension between their vegan values and their culture will want to listen to this one.
The Word that Started It All: Dr. Richard Ryder Talks About Speciesism, Painism, and Happiness
In the early 70's, Oxford was home to a group of thinkers who would have a huge influence on animal activism in the following decades. Dr. Richard Ryder was right in the thick of it — he invented the term “speciesism” and leafletted Peter Singer! Now, Ryder is arguing for a new way to set our...
Hosting Vegan Secret Suppers with Mérida Anderson / Patricia Sims’ New Documentary Elephants Never Forget
Mérida Anderson talks about her Vegan Secret Supper club that is now a cookbook. Then, filmmaker Patricia Sims tells us about her in-progress documentary, Elephants Never Forget, that follows a young elephant's introduction into the wild after a life of street-begging.
Atheists and Rational Thinkers: How a Facebook Phenomenon Opened its Mind to Animal Rights
Justin Watson of Atheists and Rational Thinkers talks to AV about intersections between atheism and veganism. As the moderator of a very large and active discussion forum, Watson shares his insights about the arguments that work best to persuade participants to consider animals in their reasoning about right and wrong.
Taking Care of (Vegan) Business: An Interview with Vegan Mainstream’s Stephanie Redcross
Stephanie Redcross, founder of Vegan Mainstream, joins Animal Voices to talk about how vegans turn their passion and talent into successful businesses. Budding animal-friendly entrepreneurs, this show is for you!
So was Jesus a Vegetarian? A Faith Embracing All Creatures addresses Christian Vegans’ Most Frequently Asked Questions
Ever found yourself in a debate about whether the Bible is for or against eating animals? Andy Alexis-Baker, co-editor of the book “A Faith Embracing All Creatures”, delves into that (surprisingly layered) question in an interview that will fascinate animal advocates of all religious stripes.
Driving the Fur Trade Out of Ireland: Laura Broxson of the National Animal Rights Association
Last year, Ireland was about to ban fur farming — then a change of government set activists back to square one. Undeterred, the National Animal Rights Association will be pushing the fur farming industry in Ireland harder than ever this year, on multiple fronts. NARA founder Laura Broxson tells us all about it.
