Our Hen House

Welcome to the 352nd episode of Our Hen House! This week, Jasmin interviews animal activist, musician and filmmaker Eleni Vlachos about her latest project, #Comments – a film series portraying verbatim comments from online articles acted out as characters. Eleni started the series to address the inhumanity of our online behavior in a humorous way. The first in the series is a 35-minute film of Eleni and her husband Rob acting out comments from three articles on vegan mayo, two chronicling a lawsuit by corporate giant Unilever (Hellman’s) against tiny startup Hampton Creek (Just Mayo). She wonders: By laughing at ourselves, can we change the conversation? Mariann talks with Matt Ball about reducing suffering and his review of Peter Singer’s latest book Ethics in the Real World: 82 Brief Essays on Things That Matter. In this book, Singer applies his controversial ways of thinking to numerous issues facing the world, but Matt will be focusing on what he has to say about animals and how we should treat them, and, of course, he has a great deal to say, as always. Of course, there’s news and Rising Anxieties, too! As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer.  This episode is also sponsored by A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or on your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Social Media Director! Special thanks to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Don’t forget to also tune into Our Hen House’s two other podcasts: 

Welcome to the 351st episode of Our Hen House! This week, Mariann welcomes featured guest Paul Shapiro, vice president of farm animal protection at The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization. Paul is also the founder of Compassion Over Killing, and the author of a forthcoming book on the cultured meat movement. In this episode, he explains the importance of improving the plight of farm animals through state laws and corporate policies, and reveals the latest news on the Massachusetts ballot initiative.  Again this year, Our Hen House partners with The Pollination Project to announce the winners of the Lisa Shapiro Awards for Unsung Vegan Heroes. We are honored to bring you Jasmin‘s interview with Ariel Nessel, co-founder of The Pollination Project and noted philanthropist. Not only will Ari inspire you with his journey of compassion, you’ll also be inspired by the 2016 Lisa Shapiro Award winners! Of course, there’s news and Rising Anxieties, too! As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer.  Episode 351 is sponsored by brownble.com, creators of “My Brownble,” an online program that teaches you how to cook delicious vegan meals, improve your relationship with food, and find balance with your food and eating, all through HD video. You get recipes, kitchen tips, pantry staples, support on your vegan journey, and help ending the dieting rollercoaster, while focusing on creating new healthy eating habits, all done with delicious vegan food. New content is added every single week! For Our Hen House listeners, brownble.com is offering the online program at the discounted price of $8.99 per month by using the coupon code “ourhenhouse” (all one word) upon checkout. Visit brownble.com and join today! As always, this episode is sponsored by A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment!

Welcome to the 350th episode of Our Hen House! Our Hen House is honored to bring you our interview with Dr. Alex Hershaft, President of Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) and a founding father of the U.S. movement for animal rights as a whole. Born in Warsaw, Poland shortly before World War II began, Alex survived Nazi persecution and sought refuge in the U.S., where he had a long-running career in materials science and environmental consulting as well as a prominent role in the movement for religious freedom prior to dedicating himself to animals. Dr. Hershaft is not only one of the few remaining who can personally attest to the experiences of the Holocaust, he is also one of the only voices to undeniably relate that experience to the plight of farm animals. He shares his wisdom with Mariann and talks about his latest presentation “From the Warsaw Ghetto to the Fight for Animal Rights.” More information at jewishveg.org.  Jasmin‘s up next with Colleen Holland, co-founder of VegNews. Since its launch in 2000, she has grown the vegan lifestyle brand into an award-winning, international media company. Not only is VegNews the premier vegan lifestyle magazine, it looks good enough to eat!  You won’t want to miss Ian McDonald and “Vegetarianism: The Story So Far,” currently being broadcast on the UK’s leading radio art station, Resonance. You can listen online, too, of course – and get to the root of the roots! There’s News and plenty of Rising Anxieties, too! As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. This episode is sponsored by A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week!

Welcome to the 349th episode of Our Hen House! This week, Mariann talks about taking the cruel out of school with featured guest Nicole Green, Director of Animalearn, an educational program of the American Anti-Vivisection Society. Animalearn is working to eliminate the use of animals in education and is dedicated to helping educators and students find the most effective non-animal methods to teach and study science. Talk about class! And Jasmin interviews Nzinga Young, freelance writer and vegan content contributor for Huffington Post, about her recent articles and latest project.  Rising Anxieties and news are back, too! As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer.    This episode is sponsored by A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Social Media Director! Special thanks to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Don’t forget to also tune into Our Hen House’s two other podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and The Animal Law Podcast.  Let’s get squawking!

Welcome to the 348th episode of Our Hen House! You’re going to love this episode! And you’re going to learn a lot too. First up, Jasmin takes a “run” with Scott Spitz, the always thoughtful and eloquent Run Vegan blogger, cancer survivor, and running coach.  Mariann interviews fellow lawyer and animal law professor David J. Wolfson. David, who currently teaches a course in Animals and Public Policy that is part of the amazing Animal Studies Initiative at  New York University, has also taught at Harvard, Columbia, Yale, you-name-it. In addition, he  has written extensively on animal protection law, including an article with Mariann entitled “Foxes in the Henhouse: Animals, Agribusiness and the Law” in Animal Rights: Current Debates and New Directions.  As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan.   This episode is sponsored by A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Social Media Director! Special thanks to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Don’t forget to also tune into Our Hen House’s two other podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and The Animal Law Podcast.  Let’s get squawking!

Welcome to the 347th episode of Our Hen House! In this week’s episode, we squawk about perfect pit bulls, vegan bacon, and Our Hen House’s new gift – by and for the flock!  First up, Jasmin rambles with Michael Harren about his latest happenings and the making of the new Our Hen House bumper sticker. Looks great on everything from laptops to lunch boxes!  Next up, Mariann interviews Bronwen Dickey, author of Pit Bull: The Battle over an American Icon. How did these gentle creatures (Our Hen House’s Rose is a pit bull) come to be so reviled in today’s society? You won’t want to miss this ‘tail.’ Then Jasmin brings home the vegan bacon with her chat with Leinana Two Moons, author of Baconish: Sultry and Smoky Plant-Based Recipes from BLTs to Bacon Mac & Cheese. As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. This episode is sponsored by A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Social Media Director! Special thanks to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Don’t forget to also tune into Our Hen House’s two other podcasts: 

Welcome to the 346th episode of Our Hen House! Another fantastic episode in store for you this week! First up, Jasmin talks with Ellie Donohue-Miller about The Animal Activist Support Line. Ellie was inspired to create this project after seeing countless activists leave the movement and after personally struggling with burnout. Help for people who help animals is what this free service is all about! On location at her home,  Jasmin interviews Kathy Freston about her new book THE BOOK OF VEGANISH: A Beginner’s Guide for Easing into a Plant-Based, Cruelty-Free, Awesomely Delicious Way to Eat, with 70 Easy Recipes Anyone Can Make. You’ll want to recommend this comprehensive guide to anyone thinking about making the switch to a vegan diet and wondering how to do so in the most effective, reasonable, and healthy way. And we’re fortunate to have Piper Hoffman with Mariann to review Neil Abramson‘s latest novel, “Just Life,” which explores the complex connection between humans and animals. As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. This episode is sponsored by A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Social Media Director! Special thanks to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Don’t forget to also tune into Our Hen House’s two other podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Co...

Welcome to the 345th episode of Our Hen House! This week’s episode is packed with all kinds of goodness! Jasmin rambles with Dr. Ethan Ciment (one half of the Vegan Mos). He reports on PCRM’s 2016 International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine, a teachable moment, and possibilities for change.  Next up, Mariann interviews Alexis Fox and Micah Risk, co-founders of Lighter, a tool to help the world eat better. You’ll want to check out this great website for great meals from great world changers! And if that weren’t enough to chew on, Our Hen House’s very own social media director, Michael Harren, talks with Emily Moran Barwick, from Bite Size Vegan. As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. This episode is sponsored by A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Social Media Director! Special thanks to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Don’t forget to also tune into Our Hen House’s two other podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and The Animal Law Podcast.  Let’s get squawking!

Welcome to the 344th episode of Our Hen House! Michael Harren takes the mic as guest host this week to talk with the artist formerly known as Lila Rose. She now goes by the name ANML to better reflect the focus of her music. She shares two songs on this episode: “All The Beauty” and “We Animals.” You’ll be moved and inspired by her work! Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the world premiere of Michael’s The Animal Show at Dixon Place in New York City: October 27, 28, and 29th!. (Lots more info at Michael’s site!) The award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is regularly hosted by Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. They’ll be back next week!   This episode is sponsored by A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Social Media Director! Special thanks to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Don’t forget to also tune into Our Hen House’s two other podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and The Animal Law Podcast.  Let’s get singing!

Welcome to the 343rd episode of Our Hen House! In this week’s episode,  Jasmin rambles with Caryn Ginsberg about her latest illustration “How to Make and Keep a Veg*n” and the research behind it from Faunalytics and other sources. Mariann interviews Beth Gould and Sangamithra Iyer, co-editors of Satya: The Long View. a book of essays on past progress and future activism at the intersection of animal advocacy, environmentalism, and social justice.  As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. Jasmin’s book tour continues, so be sure to check out the latest from her book tour at jasminsinger.com. This episode is sponsored by A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Social Media Director! Special thanks to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Don’t forget to also tune into Our Hen House’s two other podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and The Animal Law Podcast.  Let’s get squawking!

Welcome to the 342nd episode of Our Hen House! This week, Jasmin rambles with our favorite Social Media Director and all-around superhero, Michael Harren, about his solo animal show coming up in October. Mariann talks about the future of food and the impact of conscious investing with Liz Dee, co-owner and Executive Vice President of Smarties Candy Company, and CEO of Baleine & Bjorn Capital LLC. And if that weren’t enough, Our Hen House is honored that Liz is also a member of our Board of Directors! Of course, there are “Rising Anxieties” and news, too! As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. Jasmin’s book tour continues in August. Be sure to check out the latest at jasminsinger.com. This episode is sponsored by A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Social Media Director! Special thanks to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Don’t forget to also tune into Our Hen House’s two other podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and The Animal Law Podcast.  Let’s get squawking!

Welcome to the 341st episode of Our Hen House! In this week’s episode, Jasmin rambles with two great activists, Lia Belardo and Rachel McCrystal, in the great city of Philadelphia. And Mariann interviews Casey Taft, Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine, manager of Vegan Publishers, and author of Motivational Methods for Vegan Advocacy: A Clinical Psychology Perspective. Of course, there are “Rising Anxieties” and news, too! As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. Jasmin’s book tour continues, so be sure to check out the latest from her book tour at jasminsinger.com. This episode is sponsored by A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Social Media Director! Special thanks to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Don’t forget to also tune into Our Hen House’s two other podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and The Animal Law Podcast.  Let’s get squawking!

Welcome to the 340th episode of Our Hen House! The episode brings you two guests on ramblings with Jasmin and two Wolves with Mariann! Pulin Modi goes above and beyond with the Beyond Burger that debuted in D.C. And Bruce Friedrich of the Good Food Institute returns to address listener questions from his interview on episode 348. Featured guests are Mike Wolf of Compassion Over Killing and Lindsay Wolf of Mercy For Animals. This husband and wife team went behind closed doors as undercover investigators, and both now train investigators and manage current investigations. If that weren’t enough of a bond, both are also members of the PlantBuilt vegan muscle team!  Of course, there’s news and “Rising Anxieties,” too! As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan.  Jasmin’s still traveling. Check out the latest from the Always Too Much and Never Enough tour at jasminsinger.com. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Pangea Vegan Products. Veganstore.com is the home of Pangea Vegan Products, the original one-stop vegan shop for gift baskets, high-quality “No Bull” non-leather belts, unique VeganLife supplements, and much, much more. For more than 20 years, veganstore.com has been not only all vegan, but also cruelty free AND sweatshop free. Shop your values at veganstore.com!     This episode is also sponsored by A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decisionmakers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener).

Welcome to the 339th episode of Our Hen House! This week, Jasmin continues her ’round the world ramblings with author and activist Maya Gottfried. Mariann takes us to South Africa with an in-depth interview of David Bilchitz, Professor of Fundamental Rights and Constitutional Law at the University of Johannesburg and Director of the South African Institute for Advanced Constitutional, Public, Human Rights, and International Law (SAIFAC). (Good thing there’s an acronym!) Robin Lamont brings it home with her review of Dogland: A Journey to the Heart of America’s Dog Problem, by Jacki Skole. Of course, there are “Rising Anxieties” and news, too! As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. (Jasmin’s on the road in July, so be sure to check out the latest from her book tour at jasminsinger.com.) This episode is sponsored by A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Social Media Director! Special thanks to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Don’t forget to also tune into Our Hen House’s two other podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and The Animal Law Podcast.  Let’s get squawking!

Welcome to the 338th episode of Our Hen House! You’re in for another treat this week! We’ve got special summer ramblings with Victoria Moran, best-selling author and educator at Main Street Vegan. Then, Bruce Friedrich talks about The Good Food Institute, a nonprofit promoting plant and culture-based alternatives to animal agriculture. And speaking of good food, Chef Laura Delhauer (from the Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan podcast) and Eric Milano (sultry-voiced audio guy) team up to review the new movie from Northwest Veg entitled Vegan: Everyday Stories. Of course, there are “Rising Anxieties” and news, too! As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan. (Jasmin’s on the road in July, too, so be sure to check out the latest from her book tour at jasminsinger.com.)   This episode is sponsored by A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at awfw.org. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren, who is also OHH’s Social Media Director! Special thanks to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of Love Loft Studios. Don’t forget to also tune into Our Hen House’s two other podcasts: The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and The Animal Law Podcast.  Let’s get squawking!