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THE PETA PODCAST

Emil Guillermo, author, broadcaster

The PETA Podcast PETA, the world"s largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism.

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Ep. 278 Federal Regulators Take PETA's Advice,...

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2023/06/01

HISA, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, finally began its investigation of the 12 horse deaths at Churchill Downs. And it could lead to a shutdown of the race track while the findings are pending. HISA appears to be following all the recommendations made by PETA's Horse Racing Department that was sent to Churchill Downs at the beginning of May when the death toll was at two horses. PETA's Kathy Guillermo, Sr. VP and head of PETA's horse racing division, discusses what's at stake, and

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Ep. 277: Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.3 Makes Rocket...

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2023/05/24

If you've seen Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 (the new live-action feature film) find out more about what it's all about. And if you haven't, see why Rocket Raccoon is the new patron saint of laboratory animals in the fight against vivisectionists and animal experimenters. Emil Guillermo talks with PETA's Amy Meyer on the film's significance in spreading the word to a mass audience. The film, written and directed by James Gunn, does that admirably. This interview may be a "full-on spoiler" to some,

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Ep. 276: If You're Vegan, Why Not Your Dog Too?...

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2023/05/17

In a perfect ethical world, you'd be vegan. And so would your animal companion. But few pet owners are vegan or even feed their companions vegan diets. Now is the time to make that happen. You deserve to eat better food, of course. But your dog deserves better than commercial dog food. Diana Laverdure-Dunetz is a dog nutritionist with a website at www.plantpowereddog.com. She says an average vegan dog living to age 12 could say an estimated 10,000 animals from being slaughtered for dog food. In

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Ep.275: One Man's Call For The Abolition of Pet...

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2023/05/10

Is it time to consider the abolition of pet ownership? Writer/Author Troy Vettese says it's harmful to all involved, and at the core is human domination and control over animals. He's serious and wrote a controversial piece in the Guardian outlining the good in banning pet ownership. In conversation with Emil Guillermo. Notes: 8:59 The problems on pet ownership. 9:39 domination 17:00 empathy 23:45 Freeing ourselves from pet ownership 24:55 veganism 25:25 Phasing out ownership in 20 years 27:28

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Ep. 274: The GlorificationOfHorseRacingCrueltyInMay

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2023/05/03

Every first Saturday in May, horse racing celebrates itself with the running of the Kentucky Derby. But this year's event (2023) has been marred by the death of a would-be participant and by the deaths of three other horses at the historic home of the derby, Churchill Downs. Kathy Guillermo, PETA Sr.VP who heads up the team exposing horse racing cruelty, talks about the deaths this year and how they contribute to the sport's demise. See more at PETA.org about the recent death of a would-be

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Ep. 273: After the Earthquake, PETA Rescues Animals...

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2023/04/26

On Feb. 6, 2023, a massive 7.6 earthquake hit Turkey and Syria, killing thousands of people in Turkey alone. And what about the companion animals? Within days after the quake, PETA--thanks to your donations to the Global Compassion Fund--dispatched a team that saved hundreds of animals, reuniting many with their human companions who survived the quake. Mimi Bekhechi, VP of PETA UK, Europe, and Australia, talks to Emil Guillermo about how the team approached each day during the month-long rescue

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Ep. 272: PETA Spays and Neuters South of the Border

THE PETA PODCAST ·

2023/04/19

If you think the animal overpopulation problem is bad in the U.S., it's worse in Mexico. PETA Latino has been sponsoring free spay-neuter events for years that have helped thousands of animals. Rachel Bellis, associate director of local affairs for PETA's Cruelty Investigations Department, talks to Emil Guillermo about the program. And she mentions how sometimes the work includes rescuing dogs like Mathilda, Manuel, and Maria. The spay/neuter program in Mexico exists because of your kind donations

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Ep. 271: Identifying Animal: DxE's Co-Founder Wayne...

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2023/04/12

When asked how he identifies, Wayne Hsiung says one word. "Animal." Hsiung is the co-founder of DxE, Direct Action Everywhere, known for reviving the art of protest in the animal rights movement through "open rescue," a dramatic, effective, and memorable tactic. He reveals insights on DxE's victory over Smithfield's factory farm operation in Utah where Hsiung faced felony charges for saving two baby piglets. In conversation with Emil Guillermo, Hsiung gets personal about growing up in Indiana, and

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Ep. 270: Peter Singer and the New Generation of...

THE PETA PODCAST ·

2023/04/05

Peter Singer, the author and philosopher, embarks on a global speaking tour as the update on his classic is released, "Animal Liberation Now." Singer speaks to Emil Guillermo about the tour and how animal rights has evolved in the last 50 years. He talks about speciesism, the need for governments to take a stronger stand for the animals, and looks at the impact of a 21st-century phenomenon--AI--and what impact that could have on animal rights. Overall, Singer's assessment is that while there has

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Ep. 269: Life After Fast Food Hell; How Chuck Carroll...

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2023/03/29

At age 27, Chuck Carroll was so addicted to fast food he thought he wouldn't see age 30. He has since lost 300 pounds and kept it off with a vegan diet. In conversation with Emil Guillermo, Carroll talks about how he did it and how it led to his hosting "The Exam Room," the podcast of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Carroll talks about how he has become vegan and how veganism has brought him to a new awareness of ethical eating. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest

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Ep.268: Charles River Labs, One-Thousand Monkeys, and...

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2023/03/22

Charles River Labs has a 1,000-monkey problem. It's being investigated for the illegal importation of monkeys from Asia. That fact keeps the company from using the monkeys for research, so it wants to send them back to Asia and start the process over again. Not so fast. PETA advocates the best thing for the monkeys is immediate placement in a sanctuary here. PETA primatologist Lisa Jones-Engel explains how it fits into the big picture of stopping all monkey importation to the U.S. Host Emil

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Ep.267: Army Secretly Resumes Weapons Testing On Animals

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2023/03/15

In the 1980s, the Army had a rule that stopped and banned weapons testing on animals. Now it's revealed the it has reversed the ban and has begun weapons testing using live ferrets. Shalin Gala, PETA VP in the Laboratory Investigations Department, goes over the history of the issue, dating back to when PETA first got the Army to stop using animals to the recent revelation that new tests have begun. We also look at the Navy, the Air Force, and the Coast Guards' record on animal abuse. You can stop

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Ep.266: The Best Films Animal-wise: The Oscats 2023

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2023/03/08

Emil Guillermo talks to Courtney Penley, of PETA's Animals in Film and TV division. Who won an Oscat this year? The biggest winners were in animation. See more about the winners, go to PETA.org The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or

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Ep.265: Peter Singer on his groundbreaking work,...

THE PETA PODCAST ·

2023/03/01

In 1975, philosopher Peter Singer argued for the end of tyranny by human animals over non-human animals. His book "Animal Liberation," has been an ethical compass for several generations of animal rights activists. In this conversation with Emil Guillermo, Singer talks about the changes in the last five decades, how his book helped bring about those changes, and how there's still much work to do to convince society that speciesism is wrong. Go to PETA.org for more information. The PETA Podcast

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Ep.264 PETA-Germany Saving Animals' Lives in Ukraine

THE PETA PODCAST ·

2023/02/22

PETA Germany's Sylvie Bunz coordinates the effort to save thousands of animals' lives in Ukraine. PETA team members along with groups inside Ukraine, have been working since day one of the war to help animals. A year later, Bunz tells Emil Guillermo how the effort is going. For more, go to PETA.org. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists,

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Ep.263: PETA Exposes Budweiser's Dark Secret--The...

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2023/02/14

Kathy Guillermo, PETA Sr. VP talks about how Budweiser is mutilating the very Clydesdale horses you see on television ads and at public events. PETA undercover investigators got the facts. Budweiser prefers to keep its cruelty secret. Go to PETA.org to find out how you can stop Budweiser's Mutilation of Clydesdales. https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/herd-of-peta-horses-to-call-out-clydesdale-mutilations-at-budweiser-brewery/ The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights

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Ep. 262: Will Utah Bigfoot Grassroots Animal Rights...

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2023/02/08

Utah's Senate Bill 113 would restrict animal enterprises and would mean the rollback of a local ban on the carriage horse trade in Salt Lake City. The state bigfooting the locals? It's a unique anti-animal rights strategy grassroots activists are fighting in Utah. PETA's Amy Meyer talks to Emil Guillermo and warns how if the anti-animal strategy wins in Utah, it could easily spread to other states. For more go to PETA.org The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5

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Ep. 261: What's That Lion's Head Doing On Your Dress,...

THE PETA PODCAST ·

2023/02/01

When the fashion world went crazy in Paris over a lion's head on a long, elegant dress, the first one the media called was PETA. Lisa Lange, PETA's Sr.VP of Communications talks to Emil Guillermo about the shock of fashion, especially when Kylie Jenner is a part of it. Also discussed: buzz about PETA's Oscats and a new PETA exhibit at UCLA. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders,

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Ep.260: Birds Should be Free, Not Domesticated Nor...

THE PETA PODCAST ·

2023/01/25

PETA VP Christina Matthies talks to Emil Guillermo about birds, especially domesticated ones. Most human companions aren't as knowledgeable about birds. It means the situation devolves to the point a bird rescue is needed. How best to avoid a bird rescue? Don't turn to birds to be your companion animals. Let the birds be birds. Matthies is also the Editor-in-Chief of PETA's Global Animal Times. Check for a new issue this month. For more go to PETA.org. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest

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E.259: PETA Victories: Ending Experiments, Saving...

THE PETA PODCAST ·

2023/01/18

Kathy Guillermo talks about some of PETA's big victories in 2022, starting with FDA Modernization Act, and what it means for you and the animals. She also talks about the victories for dogs at Envigo in Virginia, and at Texas A&M. See more on the FDA Modernization Act at PETA.org. See more on the Texas A&M dogs. See PETA's top victories for 2022. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from

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