Best Animalrights Podcasts (2025)

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995: [Part 2] Obesity: Is a GLP-1 Deficiency Its Cause, and How to Treat It Without Ozempic and Other Drugs by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 6:30

2d ago6:30

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Part 2- Obesity: Is a GLP-1 Deficiency Its Cause, and How to Treat It Without Ozempic and Other Drugs In the second half of this article, learn what you can do with diet to increase GLP-1 and decrease obesity. Written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #ozempic #wegovy #glp1 #weightloss =============…

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994: [Part 1] Obesity: Is a GLP-1 Deficiency Its Cause, and How to Treat It Without Ozempic and Other Drugs by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 6:46

3d ago6:46

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Obesity: Is a GLP-1 Deficiency Its Cause, and How to Treat It Without Ozempic and Other Drugs What is a safer and cheaper way to lose weight than GLP-1 drugs? Listen to today’s episode to learn about the written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #ozempic #wegovy #glp1 #weightloss ===================…

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993: The Psychological Toll of Living with Preventable Disease by Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org 8:24

4d ago8:24

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The Psychological Toll of Living with Preventable Disease Although we all know on some level that the state of health in the US is not in a good place, it can be difficult to quantify exactly what that looks like. There are multiple layers of failure, and some are more immediately apparent than others. The physical challenges of living with disease…

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Ep. 366: PETA's Cargo Act Cuts Waste and Cruelty 15:20

4d ago15:20

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CARGO Act stands for "Cease Animal Research Grants Overseas." When PETA uncovered the waste and cruelty, a bill was introduced by Democrats and Republicans that could save billions spent by NIH (National Institutes of Health) Take action on the CARGO act. Go to PETA.org. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization with all…

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992: [Part 2] How U.S. Taxpayers Bailed Out the Poultry Industry, and Helped Entrench Avian Flu by Grey Moran at SentientMedia.org 8:00

5d ago8:00

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Part 2: How U.S. Taxpayers Bailed Out the Poultry Industry, and Helped Entrench Avian Flu By sheltering producers from risk, researchers have observed that indemnity payouts can, under some circumstances, inadvertently encourage lapses in biosecurity, enabling the spread of disease. And this can potentially create a system where farms are too indem…

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The Switch: Meal Planning to Reduce Food Waste 3:52

6d ago3:52

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Canadians waste a ton of food - literally! Learn how meal planning can reduce food waste, save you money, and reduce your impact on emissions and climate change by listening now. SHOW NOTES: LoveFoodHateWaste.ca: https://lovefoodhatewaste.ca/ Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio and The Switch? Reach out to us at [email protected], by vi…

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991: [Part 1] How U.S. Taxpayers Bailed Out the Poultry Industry, and Helped Entrench Avian Flu by Grey Moran at SentientMedia.org 8:09

6d ago8:09

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How U.S. Taxpayers Bailed Out the Poultry Industry, and Helped Entrench Avian Flu The U.S. has failed to contain bird flu. The $1.46 billion industry bailout is one reason why. Listen to today’s episode written by Grey Moran at sentientmedia.org (part 1 of 2). #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #avianflu #birdflu #bailout #eggs #chickens ======…

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990: Acid Reflux Medicine May Cause Osteoporosis by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 7:01

9d ago7:01

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Acid Reflux Medicine May Cause Osteoporosis Stomach acid–blocking proton pump inhibitor drugs—PPIs with brand names like Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, Protonix, and AcipHex—appear to significantly increase the risk of bone fractures. Listen to today’s episode to learn about the written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #…

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989: Empowering Biodiversity through Food Choices from ProVeg International at ProVeg.org 7:22

10d ago7:22

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Empowering Biodiversity through Food Choices “While climate change is among the biggest challenges we need to address as a global society, it’s not the only one – we are also facing the sixth mass extinction in our planet’s history.1 And this time round, the extinction event is being caused by human activity. What we eat has a massive impact on bio…

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988: If Meat Is Cruel, So Is Dairy... The Hidden Truth for Vegetarians by Juliane Priesemeister, Dairy-Truth.com posted at All-Creatures.org 7:33

11d ago7:33

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If Meat Is Cruel, So Is Dairy... The Hidden Truth for Vegetarians Many vegetarians adopt their diet out of a desire to reduce animal suffering, driven by a belief that animals should not be killed for food. Ethical vegetarians recognize that animals have a right to live free from harm and exploitation, which makes the decision to avoid meat a natur…

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Ep. 365: Back From Obesity: A Vegan's Tale 33:12

12d ago33:12

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She was 5-foot-8-inches and 264 pounds. She thought she was on the road to health. However, Stephanie was an obese vegan who needed to pay attention to the fat content in her diet. And she knew it was a matter of life and death. Find out how to go vegan and get your starter kit at PETA.org The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights or…

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987: The N-WORDS Meat Eaters Use by Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org 10:39

12d ago10:39

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The N-WORDS Meat Eaters Use What are the N-Words meat-eaters use when defending their diet? A team of researchers produced the first empirical study of meat-consumption rationalizations and justifications. Nothing brings out our deep-seated defenses like dietary debate. Written by Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantb…

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Episode 234: Gender and animals with Chloë Taylor 34:08

13d ago34:08

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This episode's guest is Professor Chloë Taylor, a scholar of gender studies and critical animal studies at the University of Alberta, as well as one of the editors of the Animal Politics book series at Sydney University Press, who are sponsors of Knowing Animals. We explore the 2024 Routledge Companion to Gender and Animals, which Chloë edited.…

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Biodiversity and Urban Connectivity feat. Dr. Thami Croeser and Dr. Holly Kirk 53:46

13d ago53:46

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Enhancing biodiversity in urban areas is a critical step in improving our ecosystems, resilience against the climate crisis, and ensuring nature exposure for residents. But how do you increase biodiversity on pavement? According to two researchers, it can start with stepping stones. Drs. Thami Croeser and Holly Kirk tackled this issue and showed th…

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986: How Smart People Think Their Way Out of Veganism by Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org 10:10

13d ago10:10

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How Smart People Think Their Way Out of Veganism How can a highly intelligent person—who appears to have made a real ethical connection to the tenets of veganism—ever go back to consuming animals? What shifts in their intellect? Let’s explore how and why smart people can think their way out of veganism. Written by Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVeg…

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985: 81% of Meatpacking Workers at High Injury Risk, USDA Warns by Nina B. Elkadi at SentientMedia.org 5:51

16d ago5:51

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81% of Meatpacking Workers at High Injury Risk, USDA Warns Two new studies reinforce the fact that slaughterhouse jobs are among the most dangerous. Written by Nina B. Elkadi at @sentientmediaorg #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #OHSA #Slaughterhouse #slaughterhouseworkers #meatpacking #workerinjury ========================== Original Post: h…

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984: How to Control the Side Effects (Including “Ozempic Face”) of GLP-1 Drugs by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 10:30

17d ago10:30

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How to Control the Side Effects (Including “Ozempic Face”) of GLP-1 Drugs. How might we mitigate the gastrointestinal and muscle loss side effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs? Listen to today’s episode to learn about the written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #weightloss #appetite #semaglutide #GL…

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Ep.364: Don't Leave Them Out in the Cold: PETA Tips to Keep Animals Safe 34:46

18d ago34:46

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Dogs are being reported dead in Michigan and Indiana. And that's just the ones that get reported. Don't leave your animal companions out in the cold. Simple tips that will show you care and keep your animals alive. Emil talks with Emily Allen of PETA's CAP program. If you see an animal out in the cold, contact peta.org. See the impact of the cold w…

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983: Why Do Most Users Quit Ozempic and What Happens When You Stop? by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 9:19

18d ago9:19

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Why Do Most Users Quit Ozempic and What Happens When You Stop? Why does weight loss plateau on GLP-1 drugs, and why do most stop using them within just three months even if they can afford them? Listen to today’s episode to learn about the written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #weightloss #appet…

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982: What Can I Eat to Help Fight Depression and Anxiety? By Debbie Ingram at NutritionStudies.org 8:39

19d ago8:39

8:39

What Can I Eat to Help Fight Depression and Anxiety? Good gut bacteria kill disease-producing cells, synthesize vitamins, affect hormone activities, and help break down food. But the number and diversity of these good bacteria… can be negatively affected by stress, anxiety, and depression. But does it work the other way around? Can the state of you…

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Dealing With Winter Drafts 3:16

20d ago3:16

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Cold drafts in winter aren’t only unpleasant, they could be costing you money and wasting energy. Listen now to The Switch to hear how to quickly identify and deal with a draft. SHOW NOTES: Photo of a door equipped with two types of draft stoppers by AndreyPopov / Getty Images Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio? Reach out to us at DefenderRa…

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981: Elon Musk’s Cruel Brain Experiments Under SEC Investigation from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at PCRM.org 11:19

20d ago11:19

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Elon Musk’s Cruel Brain Experiments are Under SEC Investigation “Musk deliberately lied to investors and patients,” says Ryan Merkley, director of research advocacy with the Physicians Committee. “We are glad the SEC is looking into this matter.” The SEC is investigating Elon Musk’s company Neuralink, which since 2017, has subjected animals—includi…

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980: Plant-Based Nutrition FAQ from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at PCRM.org 6:11

23d ago6:11

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Plant-Based Nutrition FAQ Learn the answers to frequently asked questions about the benefits of a plant-based diet for good health. Listen to today’s episode from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at PCRM.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #pcrm #plantbaseddiet #nutrition #plantbasednutrition ================== Original post: ht…

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979: Vegan First. How Hard is That? by Sailesh Rao at ClimateHealers.org 6:46

24d ago6:46

6:46

Vegan First. How Hard is That? A recent Newsweek article about climate change and the Los Angeles fires was an example of such irresponsible journalism that it even used the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), headed by a former dairy industry lobbyist, Tom Vilsack, as a source for the greenhouse gas emissions contribution of animal agriculture. L…

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Ep. 363: Halting Cambodian Monkey Trade for Lab Experiments 26:47

25d ago26:47

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With PETA’s help an international trade org is stopping the Cambodian Monkey trade, a move that would protect an endangered species and lead to an end to lab experimentation. Dr. Lisa Jones Engel explains in this conversation with Emil Guillermo. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization with all its global entities, is …

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978: Food is Climate by Glen Merzer at MainStreetVegan.com 5:21

25d ago5:21

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Food is Climate: A Response to Al Gore, Bill Gates, Paul Hawken, & The Conventional Narrative on Climate Change The conventional narrative on climate change ignores the science, which is more accessible than you’d think. It comes down to common sense. Climate change is the result of the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. If all we …

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977: Why Weight Loss Plateaus On Diets by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 7:58

26d ago7:58

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Why Weight Loss Plateaus On Diets Did you know weight loss doesn’t only slow metabolism, it also boosts appetite? Listen to today’s episode to learn about the metabolic and behavioral adaptations that slow weight loss. Written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #weightloss #metabolism #appetite #bigg…

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Tizzy and Me: Fifteen Ways To Love A Mink feat. Dr. Nadja Lubiw-Hazard 32:17

27d ago32:17

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One day at school, 7-year-old animal loving Georgia discovers her best friend is wearing a coat made with mink fur; with the companionship of her dog Tizzy, Georgia and her friend begin to learn about animals that live in fur farms – and that they must stand up for them. Tizzy and Me: Fifteen Ways to Love A Mink is the lovely chapter book by NML Ha…

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976: What Is the Safest Metabolism Booster? By Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 5:18

27d ago5:18

5:18

What Is the Safest Metabolism Booster? It’s free, and causes the adrenal hormone noradrenaline to surge in your bloodstream, as if you just smoked a few cigarettes or had a few cups of coffee. Listen to today’s episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #water #h20 #hydrate #metabolism #norad…

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975: 5 Ways To Make Healthy Eating Habits Stick by Micaela Karlsen at ForksOverKnives.com 6:35

1M ago6:35

6:35

5 Ways To Make Healthy Eating Habits Stick After the initial burst of enthusiasm and good intentions have worn off, a new diet gets harder and harder to maintain. What can we rely on to stay on track in those moments in the grocery store, at work, at friends’ houses, and even at home?” Listen to today’s episode written by Micaela Karlsen at ForksOv…

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974: Vegan Nonfiction Review: Vegan Interior Design by Sandra Nomoto at SandraNomoto.com 6:56

1M ago6:56

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Vegan Nonfiction Review: “Vegan Interior Design” Be prepared to learn how much we use animal products in our spaces! Listen to today’s episode written by Sandra Nomoto at SandraNomoto.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #veganinteriordesign #interiordesign #wool #ethicalinteriordesign ======================== Original post: https://www.sandr…

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973: Why Big Meat Has an Ugly Human Rights Problem by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com 10:59

1M ago10:59

10:59

Big Meat Has an Ugly Human Rights Problem The meat industry is associated with animal rights violations, environmental damage, and health risks. But it’s also rife with human rights issues. Listen to today’s episode written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #bigmeat #animalagriculture #slaughterhouseworkers…

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Ep. 362: Emil talks with Dominck Thompson About Going Vegan 29:49

1M ago29:49

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Are you keeping your New Year's resolution to go vegan? If you're struggling, you need some inspiration: "Eat Like Elephants Eat," by Dominick Thompson. He learned how to be vegan in prison. Part II of Emil's conversation with Dominick. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization with all its global entities, is 9 million …

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972: [Part 2] Three Often Overlooked Hazards of Animal Agriculture by Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org 6:40

1M ago6:40

6:40

Three Often Overlooked Hazards of Animal Agriculture. In the 2nd half of this episode hear about the occupational hazards and human rights violations associated with animal agriculture. By Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #animalagriculture #AMR #antimicrobialresistance #antibacterialresistance #pat…

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Season 11 Coming Soon! 1:14

1M ago1:14

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I’m excited to announce season 11 of Defender Radio and The Switch is going live this month! You’ll be hearing long-form interviews from expert scientists around the world talking about wildlife behaviour, population dynamics, and the environment. We’ll be exploring ways you can reduce your impact on the climate crisis and become more resilient thr…

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971: [Part 1] Three Often Overlooked Hazards of Animal Agriculture by Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org 7:24

1M ago7:24

7:24

Three Often Overlooked Hazards of Animal Agriculture. Part 1 of 2. Many people know animal agriculture is bad for the environment, bad for our health, and of course bad for all the animals. But there are many other issues that deserve scrutiny and we’ll discuss 3 of them here: antimicrobial resistance, pathogens, and inhumane working conditions. By…

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970: Why Raw Milk Isn’t Safe — Especially Considering Bird Flu by Grace Hussain at SentientMedia.org 10:59

1M ago10:59

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Why Raw Milk Isn’t Safe — Especially Considering Bird Flu “RFK could make accessing raw milk easier — at the cost of public health.” Written by Grace Hussain at @sentientmediaorg #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #avianflu #h5n1 #pandemic #rawmilk #ditchdairy #birdflu ========================== Original Post: https://sentientmedia.org/raw-milk…

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969: [Part 2] 31 Motivational Facts to See You Through Veganuary by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com 11:11

1M ago11:11

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Part 2 of 31 Motivational Facts to See You Through Veganuary Did you know trillions of animals are killed every year for food? Pigs are smarter than dogs? Eating vegan can save you money? Listen to the second half of this episode for more motivational vegan facts. Written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #…

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968: [Part 1] 31 Motivational Facts to See You Through Veganuary by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com 9:29

1M ago9:29

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31 Motivational Facts to See You Through Veganuary Did you know a plant based diet is associated with better mental health? Processed meat is literally carcinogenic? Animal agriculture is the #1 driver of climate change? Veganuary is here. If you’re looking for extra motivation and inspiration, these 31 vegan facts should do the trick. Written by C…

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Ep.361: Plant-based Journey Begins in Prison--Dominick Thompson's "Eat What Elephants Eat." 24:47

1M ago24:47

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Dominick Thompson's gang life caught up with him and he served hard time in federal prison. But it was there that he found his true self as a vegan. In part 1 of our conversation, he talks about how taking responsibility for his bad choices changed his life. Thompson's book, "Eat What Elephants Eat," shares his story and his recipes. It's now avail…

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967: Alleviating Asthma by Miriam Porter at PlantBasedTreaty.org 10:11

1M ago10:11

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Alleviating Asthma with a Plant Based Diet. Did you know that eliminating dairy from your diet can help alleviate asthma? Listen to today’s episode for details. Written by Miriam Porter at PlantBasedTreaty.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantbasedtreaty #asthma #dairy #ditchdairy #saturatedfat ================== Original post: https://…

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Episode 233: Animals and the climate crisis with Richard Twine 35:40

1M ago35:40

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This episode features a returning guest: someone who first appeared on Knowing Animals nearly nine years ago, in February 2016. Dr Richard Twine is a Reader in Sociology at Edge Hill University in the UK. He’ll be well-known to lots of regular listeners of this podcast for the work he’s done championing the discipline of critical animal studies. Hi…

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