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Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal Liberation

Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan

Join hosts Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan for intimate conversations with leading vegan activists, animal rights advocates, and changemakers transforming our world. Each week, Our Hen House brings you inspiring stories from the frontlines of animal liberation, practical activism strategies, and the latest developments in the fight for animal rights. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or newly vegan, discover how to make a difference for animals through engaging interviews and actionable

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Episode 551: Why People Love and Exploit Animals ft....

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2020/08/01

In the intro to the show, Mariann and Jasmin discuss the huge coronavirus outbreaks at slaughterhouses and talk about some Bloomberg reporting regarding how the meat industry is just not going to do anything about it. They also reflect on how they both recently watched Christopher Robin to cheer themselves up during this challenging time and to feel not quite so…

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Episode 550: How Dogs Saved My Life ft. Zach Skow

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2020/07/25

In the intro to the show Mariann talks to Jasmin about her new favorite book, Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, by Nobel Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk and what a pleasure it is to read a book that really gets it about animals. Jasmin announces that she’ll likely be participating in The Goat Games, a virtual event that challenges participants to finish a 5-kilometer run, walk, bike, hike, or swim at a location of their choosing between August 8 and 16 to raise funds for Catskill Animal

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Episode 549: The Ethics Behind Animal Planet’s Saved...

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2020/07/18

In the intro to the show Jasmin announces that she’s moving back to New York, so start spreading the news! Jasmin and Mariann also announce their new Director of Operations, Jen Riley. Jen is a long time animal rights activist and organizer and has long been the mastermind behind the Animal Rights Conference. In other exciting news, Jasmin will be speaking at the Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit. This year the summit will be happening virtually. We also continue our Supporting Vegan Businesses

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1:19:04

Episode 548: Liz Marshall on her new film, Meat the...

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2020/07/11

-This episode is brought to you in part by the Barnard Medical Center. To set up a telehealth appointment today call 202-527-7500 or on pcrm.org.-In the intro to the show, Jasmin and Mariann debate the idea of a vegan company hiring non-vegan employees, and a recent "article" from Safeway in the Washington Times about plant-based foods. We also continue our Supporting Vegan Businesses program by shouting out Sam & Gertie's Vegan Jewish Deli and Uptown Veg. Later in the episode, Mariann brings

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1:16:51

Episode 547: Deb Olin Unferth on her chicken...

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2020/07/04

-This episode is brought to you in part by the Barnard Medical Center. To set up a telehealth appointment today call 202-527-7500 or on pcrm.org. -In the intro to the show, Jasmin and Mariann present virtually at Main Street Vegan Academy, Jasmin's interview with Joaquin Phoenix is now available, and Mariann recorded a new Animal Law Podcast episode. We also talk about the new collection of essays Jasmin edited for Encompass and the ongoing quarantine. We also continue our Supporting Vegan

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Episode 546: Dr. Neal Barnard on his new book, Your...

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2020/06/27

-This episode is brought to you in part by the Barnard Medical Center. To set up a telehealth appointment today call 202-527-7500 or on pcrm.org. -In the intro to the show, we play a sample of a new song from Neal Barnard's band, CarbonWorks. Then, Jasmin and Mariann reflect on the tragic death of animal activist Regan Russell, and the pain of grief. We also continue our Supporting Vegan Businesses program by shouting out Planet Protein, Nina Raizel Jewelry, and Elife Restaurant. Later in the

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1:16:10

Episode 545: David G. Brooks on The Grass Library

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2020/06/20

-This episode is brought to you in part by the Barnard Medical Center. To set up a telehealth appointment today call 202-527-7500 or on pcrm.org. -In the intro to the show, Jasmin has an interesting intersection with a Trump relative, and Mariann and Jasmin discuss Mary Oliver and what to do with our wild, precious lives in the time of social change and Coronavirus. We also continue our Supporting Vegan Businesses program by shouting out Might Be Vegan, Vegan Wines, and Brewing Good Coffee

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1:17:25

Episode 544: Kristina Mering on International Animal...

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2020/06/13

-This episode is brought to you in part by the Barnard Medical Center. To set up a telehealth appointment today call 202-527-7500 or on pcrm.org. -In the intro to the show, Jasmin and Mariann discuss the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests and the challenge of how to talk to vegans who don't recognize the importance of social justice movements. Then we present a reading by Z. Zane McNeill from the new book Queer and Trans Voices: Achieving Liberation Through Consistent Anti-Oppression, an anthology

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Episode 543: Jim Richards of Milkadamia

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2020/06/06

-In the intro to the show, Jasmin and Mariann discuss the Black Lives Matter protests currently happening all over the country, how animal activism and veganism are connected to all social justice movements and activism, and Jasmin's exciting new project with Encompass. We also continue our Supporting Vegan Businesses program by shouting out Simply Mix, vegan drag queen Honey LaBronx, and Trio Plant Based. -Jasmin interviews Jim Richards, CEO of Milkadamia, about the origins of the company, why

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Episode 542: Eva Meijer on Animal Languages and What...

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2020/05/30

-In the intro to the show, Mariann tries to watch the show "Sweet Magnolia" but is disgusted by the anti-animal references, Jasmin discusses the connections between HBO's Westworld and animal agriculture, and we continue to anguish over the plight of animals during this pandemic. We also continue our Supporting Vegan Businesses program by shouting out Bodhi Bowl and Vegan Viridity. -Mariann interviews author and scholar Eva Meijer about her books When Animals Speak, Animal Languages, and Bird

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Episode 541: Merissa Underwood, the Vegan Miss Montana

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2020/05/23

-Mariann examines the animal rights themes in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" and Jasmin tries to get a question about veganism answered by Tara Brach. We also continue our Supporting Vegan Businesses program by shouting out The Striped Cat Metalworks, All Y'alls Foods, and Bitchin' Sauce. -Jasmin interviews Merissa Underwood, who was named Miss Montana 2020 and caused a stir when she used her platform to talk about veganism and environmentalism. Merissa tells the story of how she introduced these

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1:11:40

Episode 540: Josh Berson on “The Meat Question”

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2020/05/16

-Jasmin and Mariann try to manage their anger towards people who aren't wearing masks or practicing social distancing. Mariann reads an inspiring section from the book Living The Good Life by Helen and Scott Nearing, and poet Gretchen Primack reads her beautiful new poem "Covid." We also continue our Supporting Vegan Businesses program by shouting out Seva Foods, Odeene Soaps, and BeLeaf Vegan's amazing egg substitute. -Mariann interviews Josh Berson, author of The Meat Question, about what people

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Episode 539: Artist Linda Brant and Psychologist...

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2020/05/09

-Mariann and Jasmin explore the epiphanies they are having in these isolated times, and why they are trying to avoid using Amazon. We also continue our Supporting Vegan Businesses program by shouting out Brewing Good Coffee Company, PNT BSD, Just Veggiez, and Lavva Yogurt. -Jasmin interviews artist and psychologist Linda Brant about her recent project, Monument To Animals We Do Not Mourn. She talks about the creation of the project and some of the beautiful symbolism she incorporated into it. Jasmin

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Episode 538: Rich Hardy On His Career in Undercover...

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2020/05/02

-Jasmin and Mariann discuss the new documentary Catnip Nation, and a frustrating NY Times piece about the New York City restaurant industry. We also continue our Supporting Vegan Businesses program by shouting out VegReady, Vegan Street Media, and Riverdel Cheese. -Mariann interviews Rich Hardy, author of the new book Not As Nature Intended, about his career as an undercover journalist chronically animal exploitation all around the world. Rich shares the challenges of finding new ways to execute

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Episode 537: Seth Tibbott on His Search for the Wild...

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2020/04/25

-Mariann and Jasmin examine how to practice gratitude during this ongoing pandemic and watch Tootsie together. We also continue our Supporting Vegan Businesses program by shouting out Kisses and Cupcakes, Coconut Whisk, Shake Shake Scramble, and No Meat May. -Jasmin interviews Seth Tibbott, founder of the Tofurky company, about his journey from living in a treehouse to revolutionizing the use of tempeh, how a Discovery Channel star derailed his first career dream and inadvertently led him to where

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Episode 536: Lenore Braford and Paul Drake of...

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2020/04/18

-Mariann and Jasmin ask what it would mean to go back to "normal" for animals after a pandemic and if we actually want to go back to that, debate what is "essential" during a pandemic, and share how they spent their Seders. We also continue our Supporting Vegan Businesses program by shouting out Lagusta's Luscious, Besties, Nature's Plate, and Plant-Based Grocery. Later in the episode, Mariann brings us Rising Anxieties! -Jasmin interviews Lenore Braford and Paul Drake of Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge

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Episode 535: Aryenish Birdie on Diversity, Equity,...

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2020/04/11

-Jasmin talks about attending the DEI Institute's conference via Zoom, Mariann celebrates a birthday while social distancing, we discuss the merits of keeping a diary during a pandemic, and we introduce our Supporting Vegan Businesses program by shouting out Beyond Investing. -Jasmin interviews Aryenish Birdie about her incredible work with Encompass. She tells Jasmin about the work of the DEI Institute (which stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion), and how she and her co-founder managed to

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Episode 534: Jeff Sebo on Centering Animals in...

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2020/04/04

-Jasmin and Mariann chat about their continuing efforts to manage daily life as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the value of helping local communities, Mariann's upcoming birthday, and Jasmin's recent interview with Joaquin Phoenix! -Mariann interviews Jeff Sebo about how our environmental choices and the way we think and talk about animals continue to have significant effects on climate change and biodiversity. Jeff tells us why it's so important to center animals in discussions of climate

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Episode 533: Robin Singh on the Rescue Work of...

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2020/03/28

-Mariann and Jasmin talk about how they are adjusting to life during the COVID-19 quarantines, the challenges of trying to focus on work and everyday tasks during a pandemic, and Jasmin's new rescued animal companion! They also debate the merits of silken tofu. -Jasmin interviews Robin Singh, co-founder of India's Peepal Farms, about the mission and rescue work of the organization, how Peepal Farms is assisting with the growing dog rescue movement in India, why this work has made him so much

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Episode 532: In the wake of COVID-19, ACTAsia’s Pei...

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2020/03/21

-Mariann and Jasmin discuss the continued importance of community, connection, and communication during the Coronavirus pandemic and Jasmin's recent powerful experience in a conference conducted by the DEI Institute, which is part of Encompass. -This week Mariann speaks with Pei Sui of ACTAsia. In this very timely conversation, Pei discusses the devastating impact of China's wildlife trade and wildlife markets on the Coronavirus, and ACTAsia's efforts in the wake of the Coronavirus to permanently

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