U.S. vegan Marine, Ravi Chand, talks about his 7 months in Iraq, how he turned six other Marines vegetarian and one vegan, how he reconciled his stance on nonviolence with going to war, and how his service solidified his veganism. Also, callers let us know what’s on their minds as topics to be discussed in … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2004
Veggie Holiday Show
Tune in for a special Animal Voices holiday show! Still searching for the perfect tofu roast recipe? Wondering what to give to that special veg*n someone? Looking for ideas about how to negotiate potentially awkward encounters over holiday dinners? Listen to tomorrow’s show for tips on how to help make your holiday season a happy, … Continue reading
Humane Charity Seal of Approval
Thinking of donating some cash to your favourite organization(s)? Ever wonder exactly what you’re supporting? You might be financially backing an industry you otherwise boycott. Yet, there are plenty of alternatives for the humane gifter. Please join us for an enlightening conversation with Kristie Stoick about the Humane Charity Seal of Approval, a campaign that highlights … Continue reading
Deep Vegetarianism with Michael Allen Fox; PETA’s wool campaign
On today’s show, we’ll be speaking with Matt Rice, campaign coordinator for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, about their Save the Sheep campaign against wool. Specifically, we’ll address the larger sheep farms in Australia and how the sheep are treated, sheared, exported and slaughtered. Then we’ll be joined by world-renowned scholar Dr. Michael Allen … Continue reading
Food, Spirituality and Love with John Robbins
Today we feature a candid conversation with John Robbins who single-handedly started a food revolution with his book, Diet for a New America: How Your Food Choices Affect Your Health, Happiness and the Future of Life on Earth. Then, with The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World, he solidified the … Continue reading
Joan Dunayer on Speciesism
Joan Dunayer, author of Animal Equality: Language and Liberation, discusses her new book, Speciesism, as well as nonhuman rights, speciesist abuse, and welfarism versus abolitionism. Listen right now: or download an mp3 of the show. Continue reading
Gary Francione on the California ban on foie gras
On this week’s show Gary Francione, professor of law at Rutgers University School of Law, will share his controversial view regarding California’s foie gras ban, including his contention that the initiative isn’t a victory for the animals at all. Also, we’ll investigate the details of this ban, and consider the implications of the research plan posed … Continue reading
Marine Mammal Captivity, the Seal Hunt, & Foie Gras
We’ll be discussing 3 of the past week’s top news stories concerning the animal rights movement starting with how West Edmonton Mall reneged on their pledge to replace Howard the dolphin with human performers following years of protest and Howard’s recent relocation. The Mall has now imported 3 sea lions from Scotland to be their … Continue reading
Dr. Martin Balluch and the Austrian animal rights movement
Interview with Dr. Martin Balluch, a prominent activist within the Austrian animal rights movement and President of Verein Gegen Tierfabriken (Association Against Animal Factories). He’ll tell us about hosting Tierrechtsradio, an animal advocacy program. Then he’ll give us an insider look into the development and texture of the current animal rights and animal liberation movements in … Continue reading
Activism Through Entertainment Part II: Compassionate “Veg-ucation” and Veggie Video Games!
Join us for the second exciting installment of Activism Through Entertainment featuring: Kerry Lea who directs a performing troupe of vegetarian/vegan kids; and Johnathan Skinner, President and Founder of Veggie Games, Inc., creator of the video game, Steer Madness, and a founder of Vegan Voices, a Vancouver-based animal rights group. Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns also gives us … Continue reading
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