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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 49: Tigers and More Rescued from Exotic...

Humane Talk ·

2012/07/18

The issue of keeping dangerous wild animals in backyards or substandard roadside zoos continues to be in the news. Hear about a recent rescue of tigers, leopards, and other animals from an Oklahoma roadside zoo with poor conditions and safety risks.

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Episode 48: Speak Up Now to Help Dogs in Puppy Mills

Humane Talk ·

2012/07/11

Countless puppy mill dogs are sold over the Internet with little oversight because of a legal loophole. Before July 16, please comment to support requiring large-scale breeders selling dogs online or directly to the public to meet basic standards of care.

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15:07

Episode 47: Working with Law Enforcement to Protect...

Humane Talk ·

2012/06/08

The HSUS works with law enforcement officials to help rescue pets, crack down on animal fighting, protect wildlife, and much more. Find out how this cooperation takes place in this week's episode of Humane Talk.

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Episode 46: Get Educated on Animal Issues at Humane...

Humane Talk ·

2012/06/01

Find out how you can go to school for animals at Humane Society University, with classes online and in Washington, D.C. The university has a wide range of courses and offers undergraduate degrees, graduate certificates, and master's degrees.

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Episode 45: Helping Street Dogs in the Asian Nation...

Humane Talk ·

2012/05/29

Hear about the ongoing project in Bhutan, a small county in Asia, where Humane Society International is helping street dogs and communities by sterilizing tens of thousands of free-roaming dogs.

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Episode 44: Racing Is a Dangerous Game for Horses

Humane Talk ·

2012/05/21

This episode looks into how competitive horse racing leads to the injury and death of far too many horses. A recent series in the New York Times brought more attention to the serious problems with injuries, drugs, and overbreeding in the industry.

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Episode 43: California Wildlife Official Kills...

Humane Talk ·

2012/05/11

Although Californians banned hunting mountain lions with dogs two decades ago, the president of the state Fish & Game Commission recently traveled to Idaho to corner and kill a cougar with a pack of dogs. Wayne and Tracie discuss the controversy.

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Episode 42: Join us at Animal Care EXPO or Taking...

Humane Talk ·

2012/05/04

Learn more about how to make a difference for animals by signing up for our Taking Action for Animals conference this July, offering workshops and a wealth of information. Animal care professionals, please join us for our Animal Care EXPO this May.

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Episode 41: Getting Closer to Ending the Canadian...

Humane Talk ·

2012/04/27

Learn about the growing momentum to stop the commercial slaughter of baby harp seals in Canada. More and more countries are closing their borders to the seal fur trade, and animal advocates are speaking out against the killing.

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Episode 40: Pets Used for Experiments

Humane Talk ·

2012/04/20

Wayne and Tracie discuss the little-known problem of Class B dealers, who acquire pets from shelters, "free to good home" ads, and other sources, then sell them to be used in experiments. Hear about how these random-source dealers are on their way out.

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Episode 39: Contraceptive Vaccine for Humane Wild...

Humane Talk ·

2012/04/13

Wild horses are an iconic part of the U.S. landscape, but the government rounds up thousands annually. Find out how a safe contraceptive vaccine for these animals can help manage their populations, and learn about the history of wild horse protection.

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Episode 38: McDonald's Announcement is Great News for...

Humane Talk ·

2012/04/06

Hear about McDonald's taking action to move toward ending the use of gestation crates for breeding pigs. More and more restaurant chains, pork producers, and food service companies are making similar announcements to phase out this cruel confinement.

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Episode 37: 'Horse Diving' Act Canceled after Outcry

Humane Talk ·

2012/03/30

An Atlantic City business recently scrapped plans to re-open a "horse diving" act. This dangerous spectacle became popular in the 1920s, with horses forced to walk up to an elevated platform that drops and plunges them 30 or 40 feet into a tank of water.

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Episode 36: New Bill to Help Egg-Laying Hens

Humane Talk ·

2012/03/26

Hear more about the good news for hens: Federal lawmakers have introduced a bill to phase out barren battery cages for egg-laying hens and give these birds more space. Wayne and Tracie explain the details and the efforts to pass this important bill.

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Episode 35: Killing Campaigns against Coyotes

Humane Talk ·

2012/03/16

The U.S. government poisons and traps many coyotes and other wild animals, often in cruel ways. Find out why The HSUS is working to stop this taxpayer-funded killing program, and to replace it with effective nonlethal methods.

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Episode 34: The Dangers of Large Constrictor Snakes...

Humane Talk ·

2012/03/09

Invasive Burmese pythons are killing native animals in Florida, while pythons and other large constrictors kept as pets have killed several people. Learn about stopping the pet trade in large constrictor snakes to protect animal welfare and public safety.

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Episode 33: Operation Cyberwild

Humane Talk ·

2012/03/02

Hear about the intriguing investigation called Operation Cyberwild that found products made from tiger skin, elephant skin, and other wildlife parts being sold online. HSUS volunteers helped federal officials uncover this illegal trafficking.

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Episode 32: Report Card for the Obama Administration

Humane Talk ·

2012/02/24

Find out why The HSUS gave the Obama administration a C-minus grade for 2011, looking at important animal welfare issues such as wild horses, chimps in research, puppy mills, protection of farm animals, trophy hunting of wolves, and more.

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Episode 31: New Front Group Tries to Divide Animal...

Humane Talk ·

2012/02/17

This episode uncovers the dealings of PR front-man Richard Berman and his involvement with a new group, the so-called "Humane Society for Shelter Pets," attacking The HSUS. Berman has formed many front groups to try to discredit public interest charities.

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Episode 30: Good News for Chimpanzees

Humane Talk ·

2012/02/10

Learn more about the amazing lives of chimps and some recent good news for these animals, such as a federal study concluding that biomedical research on them is unnecessary.

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