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Humane Talk

The Humane Society of the United States

Hosted by author and radio show host Tracie Hotchner, "Humane Talk" is a weekly, 15-minute conversation with Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the nation"s largest animal protection organization, The Humane Society of the United States. Tune in to the podcast every Friday for the latest on animals in our world.

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Episode 69: Street Dog Welfare

Humane Talk ·

2013/02/04

Street dogs make up nearly half of the world's population of canines. Wayne talks about HSI's innovative program to spay/neuter and vaccinate street dogs, bringing the population down to a more manageable level.

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Episode 68: Animal Welfare in India

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2013/02/01

Wayne and Tracie talk about his recent trip to India and the animal protection issues that Humane Society International is addressing in the newly opened offices in the country.

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Episode 67: Disaster Response from Katrina to Sandy

Humane Talk ·

2013/01/29

Wayne discusses his experiences on the ground in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, and how disaster preparedness and response with regard to animals has changed in the years since Katrina.

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Episode 66: Progress for Animals in 2012 (Part 2)

Humane Talk ·

2013/01/25

Part 2 of 2: Tracie and Wayne continue their conversation about progress made for animals by The HSUS in 2012.

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Episode 65: Progress for Animals in 2012 (Part 1)

Humane Talk ·

2013/01/18

Part 1 of 2: Every year The HSUS works tirelessly to create a more humane world for animals. Listen as Wayne and Tracie discuss the major milestones reached in 2012 state by state.

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Episode 64: Wolves Under Fire

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2013/01/11

Less than a year after the USFWS de-listed wolves in the Great Lakes region, Wisconsin and Minnesota open wolf hunting and trapping seasons. Tracie and Wayne discuss the implications of this tragic development and how The HSUS is responding.

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Episode 63: Putting a Stop to the Cruel Beluga Whale...

Humane Talk ·

2012/12/20

Eighteen beluga whales who were captured in Russian seas are set to be put on display at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. If the permit for their import is approved, it will set a precedent that will have devastating consequences for wild belugas.

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Episode 62: It's Time to End Chimpanzee Research

Humane Talk ·

2012/11/20

Listen in as Wayne and Tracy discuss how and why we should phase out medical research on chimpanzees and retire those currently living in labs to sanctuaries.

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Episode 61: Going Undercover to Reveal Abuse and Help...

Humane Talk ·

2012/10/31

The HSUS conducts undercover investigations at factory farms, research labs, slaughterhouses, and other places where animal cruelty is often hidden behind closed doors. Hear more about the courageous work of investigators and how they help animals.

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Episode 60: Reforming Policies to Help Animals

Humane Talk ·

2012/10/19

The HSUS rescues thousands of pets and runs a network of sanctuaries, but we also protect animals by reforming policies in Congress, at the state level, and in the courts. Learn more about how these efforts are improving conditions for so many animals.

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Episode 59: Companies Backslide on Animal Testing...

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2012/10/15

Was the shampoo you use tested on animals? Did your toothpaste or lipstick cause suffering for animals in labs? We've made great progress in phasing out animal tests for many products, but recently several companies backslid on their cruelty-free pledges.

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Episode 58: Touring the Heartland of America

Humane Talk ·

2012/09/28

Hear about Wayne's recent tour of farms in rural America, and more about how The Humane Society of the United States is working with farmers to phase out cruel confinement and work together to advance animal welfare.

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Episode 57: Domestic Dog Fur for Sale in the United...

Humane Talk ·

2012/09/21

It's illegal to sell products containing domestic dog or cat fur in the United States, thanks to legislation supported by The HSUS more than a decade ago. But in 2012, our investigators found domestic dog fur for sale in the U.S.

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Episode 56: Major Moments in Animal Protection,...

Humane Talk ·

2012/09/17

Hear more about major moments for the animal protection movement in recent years. In this continuation, Tracie and Wayne discuss the Hallmark-Westland undercover investigation of a dairy cow slaughter plant, and how people can seek out more humane food.

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Episode 55: Five Landmark Moments for Animal Protection

Humane Talk ·

2012/09/05

Learn more about five of the most important events in the recent history of animal protection, including the rescue of pets after Hurricane Katrina, the arrest of Michael Vick for dogfighting, and the ban on extreme confinement of farm animals in Calif.

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Episode 54: Undercover Video Reveals Abuse to Horses

Humane Talk ·

2012/08/24

A recent HSUS investigation uncovered shocking abuse of Tennessee walking horses. Learn more about horse soring, the intentional infliction of pain to produce a high-stepping gait, and the aftermath of this investigation.

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Episode 53: Where the Wild Things Shouldn't Be

Humane Talk ·

2012/08/10

Why is it a bad idea to keep a Bengal tiger or a chimpanzee in your backyard, basement, or living room? Find out more about the problems with the exotic pet trade, including a tragic incident recently in Zanesville, Ohio.

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Episode 52: Doublespeak from American Kennel Club on...

Humane Talk ·

2012/08/03

The American Kennel Club says it stands for responsible breeders and the welfare of dogs. Yet it has opposed dozens of laws to set basic standards for puppy mills. Listen to this episode to learn why, and for an update on a USDA proposal to protect dogs.

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Episode 51: Protecting Parrots and Other Birds

Humane Talk ·

2012/07/30

Tracie and Wayne discuss the recent rescue of more than 120 neglected parrots from a supposed sanctuary in Ohio. Though some types of birds make wonderful pets, parrots are intelligent, social, can live many decades, and need specialized care.

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Episode 50: Investigation Shines Light on Cruelty to...

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2012/07/20

An HSUS undercover investigation showed Tennessee walking horses having caustic chemicals applied to their legs as well as being whipped, kicked, and shocked in the face. Learn more about the public awareness and criminal indictments that followed.

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