Episode 316: Keith Allison on “What if the Shoe Were on the Other Hoof?” and Review of “The Sustainability Secret” (Review by Ken Swensen)
Summary: Welcome to the 316th episode of Our Hen House, featuring Keith Allison, who updates us on his teaching career (since his appearance on <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/2015/05/episode-277-we-cannot-have-peace-among-men-whose-hearts-find-delight-in-killing-any-living-creature/" target="_blank">Episode 277</a>) and on his book, <a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/6556562-what-if-the-shoe-were-on-the-other-hoof" target="_blank">What if the Shoe Were on the Other Hoof?</a> Plus there’s a review by Ken Swensen of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A9GATEG/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&btkr=1" target="_blank">The Sustainability Secret: Rethinking Our Diet to Transform the World</a>. As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by us — <a href="http://www.jasminsinger.com" target="_blank">Jasmin Singer</a> and Mariann Sullivan.<br><br> <br> At last, it’s book week! After a nearly two year incubation, <a href="http://www.jasminsinger.com" target="_blank">Jasmin’s book</a>, Always Too Much and Never Enough, is finally out!! We squawk about the <a href="http://jasminsinger.com/events/" target="_blank">many events</a> on her tour — we really hope you can attend one or more. (And we hope that Mariann and Rose survive.) <a href="http://jasminsinger.com/always-too-much-and-never-enough/" target="_blank">A sample</a> from the audio version (which I read) is available on my site, too. Check out <a href="http://jasminsinger.com/" target="_blank">jasminsinger.com</a> and please spread the word!<br> <br> Speaking of books, today we’re joined by Keith Allison, who will talk about the making of his new book, <a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/6556562-what-if-the-shoe-were-on-the-other-hoof" target="_blank">What if the Shoe Were on the Other Hoof?</a>, and tell us how he’s continuing to unite the adjective ‘humane’ with education for all ages.<br> And we’ll hear Ken Swensen‘s review of <a href="http://www.cowspiracy.com/shop/the-sustainability-secret-rethinking-our-diet-to-transform-the-world" target="_blank">The Sustainability Secret</a>, the companion book to the film <a href="http://www.cowspiracy.com" target="_blank">Cowspiracy</a>, and how it might make the jump to a mainstream audience.<br> All that, vegan banter, and plenty of “Rising Anxieties,” too, so hold onto your humane tempeh!<br> ***<br><br> <br><br> You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-hen-house/id350069146">iTunes</a> or <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jasmin-singer/our-hen-house">Stitcher</a>! 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 <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/donate" target="_blank">making a donation</a>, or becoming a <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/ourhenhouse" target="_blank">member of our flock</a> (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!<br> The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible <a href="http://michaelharren.com/">Michael Harren</a>, who recently came on board as OHH’s Social Media Director! Special thanks to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of <a href="http://www.loveloftstudio.com/">Love Loft Studios</a>. Don’t forget to also tune into Our Hen House’s two other podcasts: <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/cooking/" target="_blank">The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast</a>,
