Dylan Powell on Veganism in Occupied Territories
Dylan Powell talks with AV about veganism in occupied territories. The system of animal agriculture brought to the Americas 500 years ago is hungry for land — for grazing, for feedcrops — and its expansion is tied to land theft, displacement, and environmental destruction. Might activists fighting this system recognize as allies the Onkwehon:we (original...
50 Years of the Hunt Saboteurs Association
Hunters, horses and hounds vs. a lone, terrified fox. If you think that sounds one-sided, you’re not alone: the Hunt Saboteurs Association is marking 50 years of stepping in on the side of the animals. From laying false scent trails to sounding confusing signals with hunting horns, “sabs” do whatever they can to confound the...
Fashionably Vegan Part II: Joshua Katcher of The Discerning Brute and Brave GentleMan
When the fashion industry promotes materials like wool and leather, then animals, workers, and the environment can pay a high price. Joshua Katcher, blogger at The Discerning Brute and creator of the fashion line Brave GentleMan, talks with us about moving men’s fashions — and our ideals of masculinity in general — in a better...
Fashionably Vegan Part I: Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart of Vaute Couture
Vaute Couture was the first all-vegan fashion label to show at New York Fashion Week — and the models walked adoptable shelter dogs down the runway. Find out how founder Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart is pushing fashion forward with high-tech, ethical fabrics, and the many ways she integrates her lifelong animal activism with her work.
Esther: Wonder Pig in the City! Plus, Cookbook Meets Comic Book in The Vegan Zombie: Cook & Survive
When Derek Walter and Steve Jenkins welcomed Esther the “micropig” into their home, they had no idea she would grow to 400 pounds — and change the direction of their lives! Through her Facebook page, Esther has touched the hearts (and changed the diets) of people worldwide. Then, we catch up with Chris and Jon,...
Dreams Can Become True: Claudio Pomo Reflects on the Green Hill Beagle Liberation
On April 28, 2012 demonstrators spontaneously raided the Green Hill dog breeding facility in Italy. 70 beagles were rescued that day; later, Green Hill was shut down and every dog there was spared from life in a laboratory. Claudio Pomo, an organizer of the demonstration, joins us to reflect on what factors came together to...
We All Have Something to Fear: Rachel Meeropol on Challenging the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
(Photo by NNECAPA) Rachel Meeropol is lead counsel of a court challenge to the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA). The lawsuit claims that the AETA is so vague that it potentially applies to anyone who speaks out against cruel practices, documents abuse, or attends a protest. Meeropol will give us some history about how the...
Portraits of Grief: Author Franceen Neufeld and Artist Kelli Clifton
On the first half of this show, author Franceen Neufeld and editor Calvin Neufeld talk with us about Suffering Eyes, Franceen’s deeply personal account of her awakening to issues of animal suffering. Then, artist Kelli Clifton discusses her moving and intricate piece The Tragedy of the Orca Tilikum.
Meatonomics Author Dave Simon on the Rigged Economics of Meat and Dairy
If you’re an average-earning American, Dave Simon calculates that you give a $1500 gift to the meat and dairy industries every year, as part of your taxes. Simon, a lawyer, vegan, and the author of Meatonomics, shows us how these powerful industries benefit from government subsidies, industry-friendly laws, national marketing programs and more.
Dine Gently, Live Wisely, Make a Difference: Victoria Moran on Being a Main Street Vegan
Victoria Moran is an author, speaker, health counsellor, and vegan for 30 years. She’ll talk about her journey from the early days writing about vegan philosophy and practice, to her latest endeavour, the Main Street Vegan Academy. With an all-star group of advisors and lecturers, the Academy trains vegans educators and lifestyle coaches.
2013: The Year in Review
From bear conservation in the B.C. rainforest to undercover work in Asia, from the group that’s closing fur shops in Dublin to the filmmaker who shook up Seaworld, we take a look back at some of the inspiring stories we featured in 2013.
