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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 29: Wolves Under Attack

Humane Talk ·

2012/02/03

Learn more about the serious threats facing gray wolves today--animals who were nearly eradicated in the continental U.S. by trapping, hunting, and poisoning. Tracie and Wayne also talk about why protecting wolves is sometimes controversial.

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Episode 28: Problems with Purebred Dog Breeding

Humane Talk ·

2012/01/27

Tracie and Wayne explore the serious health problems caused by breeding dogs for their appearance instead of well-being, highlighted by a New York Times Magazine article on bulldogs. Find out more about calls to prioritize the dogs' health and welfare.

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Episode 27: Buyer Beware - Online Sales of Puppy Mill...

Humane Talk ·

2012/01/20

Cute puppies for sale over the Internet may win over unsuspecting consumers, but a recent investigation linked a major puppy broker to inhumane puppy mills. Hear more about the investigation and how to avoid supporting puppy mills when getting a dog.

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Episode 26: The Campaign against Cramped Crates for...

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2012/01/13

Learn about the problem of gestation crates, where many breeding pigs are confined on factory farms for most of their lives without being able to turn around. This episode discusses how animal advocates are campaigning to phase out these cruel crates.

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Episode 25: Celebrating 2011's Victories for Animals

Humane Talk ·

2012/01/06

Tracie and Wayne talk about some of the biggest victories for animals in 2011, such as an agreement between The HSUS and a major egg industry group to phase out barren battery cages for hens, as well as good news on pet rescue, shark finning, and more.

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Episode 24: New Year's Resolutions for a Humane Diet

Humane Talk ·

2011/12/30

As we approach the new year, listen to an encore episode about how the choices we make when we sit down to eat make a big difference for animals. Choosing to join in Meatless Mondays or buy cage-free eggs can make great New Year's resolutions.

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Episode 23: Pets for Life Helps Underserved Communities

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2011/12/16

HSUS's Pets for Life programs in Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, and other cities reach out to underserved communities to host free pet health clinics, strengthen the bond between people and their pets, and more.

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Episode 22: The Shelter Pet Project Spreads the Word...

Humane Talk ·

2011/12/09

The Shelter Pet Project, a project of The HSUS, the Ad Council, and pet foundation Maddie's Fund, is promoting shelter adoptions through a national ad campaign. Hear more about this groundbreaking project and how it's helping pets.

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Episode 21: Bullfighting Banned in Spanish Province...

Humane Talk ·

2011/12/02

Tracie and Wayne celebrate this year's ban on bullfighting in Catalonia, a province in northeastern Spain, and highlight the ongoing campaigns to end this blood sport elsewhere.

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Episode 20: Lions, Tigers, and Bears in Ohio

Humane Talk ·

2011/11/27

Hear the latest on the pressing topic of wild, dangerous animals being kept as pets in Ohio. Dozens of tigers, lions, and other animals were recently killed after being released by a Zanesville man, just the latest example of why stronger laws are needed.

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Episode 19: Federal Budget Cuts to Help Animals

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2011/11/18

With the federal government focused on reducing huge budget deficits, Wayne and Tracie discuss four ways that Congress can cut hundreds of millions in wasteful spending while helping chimpanzees, wild horses, animals in research, and wildlife.

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Episode 18: Hawaii Donkeys Airlifted to Safety

Humane Talk ·

2011/11/11

When can donkeys fly? When The HSUS, veterinarians, and others came together to help free-roaming donkeys in Hawaii, we airlifted more than 100 of them to sanctuary on the mainland. Hear the unusual and uplifting story of these special equines.

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Episode 17: Supreme Court Hearing Case on Downer...

Humane Talk ·

2011/11/07

Learn about the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case on a California law spurred by HSUS's Hallmark/Westland slaughterhouse investigation, which found horrific abuse of downer cows and led to a massive meat recall because of human health concerns.

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Episode 16: Ballot Initiatives to Help Animals

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2011/10/28

Wayne and Tracie discuss state ballot initiatives that allow voters to decide directly on important issues. The animal protection movement has used initiatives to outlaw cockfighting in Oklahoma, battery cages in California, and more.

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Episode 15: The Dangers of the Exotic Animal Trade

Humane Talk ·

2011/10/21

Boa constrictors, tigers, chimpanzees, lions, and other exotic animals are legal to keep in homes and backyards in much of the United States. Learn why keeping large constrictor snakes and other exotic animals is harmful for the animals and for people.

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Episode 14: Stopping the Cruelty of Horse Soring

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2011/10/14

This episode explores the disturbing practice of "horse soring," using painful methods to make show horses have an exaggerated, high-stepping gait. Tracie shares her personal experiences with show horses. *Please note: some descriptions are graphic.*

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Episode 13: Fur-Free Fashion and O Magazine

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2011/10/07

Tracie and Wayne chat about fur-free fashion and the great news about O, the Oprah Magazine, embracing fur-free alternatives. More people are recognizing that fur is cruel and unnecessary with so many modern alternatives for consumers.

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Episode 12: Contagion and the Threats of Factory Farming

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2011/09/30

Learn more about how intensive factory farming is not only inhumane for animals, but contributes to contagious diseases that threaten people. Wayne and Tracie discuss the new movie "Contagion" and how our treatment of animals affects human health.

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Episode 11: Meatless Mondays and Humane Farming

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2011/09/23

Did you know that the choices you make when you sit down to eat can make the biggest difference to help animals? Hear how campaigns like Meatless Mondays and cage-free eggs can benefit millions of farm animals.

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Episode 10: Good News on Botox Animal Testing

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2011/09/16

Wayne describes how the anti-wrinkle treatment Botox has used an infamous animal testing method to make batches of the product. But recently, Botox maker Allergan announced that it has developed a new, alternative test that doesn't use animals.

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