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Animals Today February 9, 2019: Is fur losing its popularity? What is special about whales?

February 12, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 6 Comments

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Is fur losing its popularity? This show features PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk to speak about fur. Lori once again has the pleasure of speaking with one of the most important and visionary figures in the animal rights movement, and Ingrid begins by recalling the early days of PETA’s opposition to fur as a product. They go […]

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PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk

Animals Today December 22, 2018: PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk. Striking at the Roots, by Mark Hawthorne.

December 25, 2018 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk Lori kicks off this show with Ingrid Newkirk, President and Co-founder of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). Founded in 1980, PETA is the worldwide leader advocating for the rights of all living beings, and Newkirk continues to provide strong and unwavering leadership of the organization. They discuss many topics […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2018, Books, General Information, News Tagged With: Books, Animal rights

Animals Today December 1, 2018: Fur farming in Europe. Is your city friendly for pets? Encouraging cats to stay hydrated.

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Fur farming in Europe We begin by welcoming Angela Grimes, Acting CEO of Born Free USA to tell us about their new report on fur farming in Europe. There is a very wide range of practices and laws across the continent, with Luxembourg, the UK, Austria, Slovenia Macedonia, and Croatia having total bans. Where farming […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, 2018, Books, Cats, Dogs, Farmed animals, Fur, General Information Tagged With: Books, Animal rights, Dogs, Fur, cats, Animal Cruelty

Animals Today November 17, 2018: Greyhound racing to end in Florida. California Prop 12 passes, easing cruel conditions for some farmed animals.

November 19, 2018 by Peter Spiegel 2 Comments

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Greyhound racing to end in Florida We begin with great news out of Florida! The citizens have voiced their strong desire to end greyhound racing by passing Amendment 13. Peter speaks with Christine Dorchak with Grey2K USA, which has been fighting for greyhounds for 2 decades. Dorchak calls greyhound racing industrialized cruelty, in which the […]

Filed Under: Cheetah, Greyhounds, 2018 Show Archive, Agriculture, Profiles, General Information Tagged With: Law, Animal rights, Dogs, Farmed animals, Animal Cruelty

Animals Today Sept 22, 2018. Reflections on the private ownership of wild animals. All you need to know about rabies. A new life for former research chimpanzees. Iguanas, red pandas and detection dogs.

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Private ownership of wild animals like big cats, monkeys and bears typically leads to a life of neglect and cruelty for the animals, as well as presenting risks to the owners and the community. Fortunately, the practice is decreasing, but there remains far too many bad situations around the country. Lori beings the show reflecting […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, vaccinations, Animal Sanctuary, Chimpanzees, General Information Tagged With: Pets, Animal rights, Chimps, Sanctuary

Animals Today September 1, 2018: Fighting consumption of dog meat in Asia. Animal Crackers gets a new box. Scottsdale is the most pet friendly city. Allergies in dogs, with Dr. Doug Kunz.

September 4, 2018 by Peter Spiegel 2 Comments

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We begin with Shelly Fitzpatrick, who has traveled to South Korea twice to join activists working to end the consumption of dog and cat meat there. Politics, traditional culture and economics are all factors and currently, there are 17,000 dog farms in the country. Listen in to hear a first person account and learn how […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Animal advocacy, Animal Cruelty, Animals Rights, Dogs, News, Veterinary topics Tagged With: Pets, Animal rights, veterinary, Animal Cruelty, Dogs

Animals Today June 23, 2018: Try a plant-based diet! Heartworm update. Helping the pets of homeless people. So you think you know about sharks?

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Have you thought about trying a plant-based diet? Well, if you have not yet adopted this healthful and compassionate practice, please listen to Lori’s persuasive argument for trying it now. The show continues with Veterinarian Dr. Robert Reed, giving us the latest on prevention and treatment of heartworm disease. Then, Peter is joined by Genevieve […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Healthy eating, Plant based diet, Sharks, vegan, Veterinary topics Tagged With: Animal rights, Diet, cats, Dogs, Veganism

Animals Today June 2, 2018. Monkey selfie settlement nixed by court, presenting new challenges for expanded rights for animals. Driving safely with dogs. Attend the 2018 Animal Rights National Conference in LA. All about bees.

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We begin with an update on the famous monkey selfie legal case, based on the iconic photo which Naruto, a wild crested macaque, snapped of himself. A federal court has invalidated the settlement between PETA lawyers and the camera’s owner, emphasizing that Naruto may not own legal rights to the image. Attorney Bob Ferber, former […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Animals Rights, Bees, Law, News, Quiz Tagged With: Law, bees, Animal rights, Conferences

Animals Today April 21, 2018. Known and hidden risks of dog parks. Nineteen US states now say feral cats are an “invasive species.” How dog people differ from cat people. Cesar Chavez was an animal advocate.

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First, Lori welcomes Los Angeles based attorney Ken Phillips, who specializes in legal issues related to dogs. Ken is a nationally renowned authority who has made many media appearances. Dog parks can be wonderful places, but the risks and hazards to people and dogs in and around the parks are real. Ken shared his decades […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Law Tagged With: Law, Animal rights, Politics, Dogs, cats

Animals Today March 3, 2018: Overweight dogs and cats. Microchip your pets. The first elephants in America. International Society for Animal Rights.

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We begin with Lori’s interview with Dr. Douglas Kunz, discussing the problem of obesity being overweight in dogs and cats. It’s very common. Kunz is Medical Director, VCA Desert Animal Hospital in Palm Springs, California. Then, Lori reminds us how important it is that all animals in the family are microchipped, and how a chip […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2018 Show Archive, Animals Rights, Cats, Dogs, Elephants, General Information, History Tagged With: Animal rights, Elephants, Diet, Dogs, cats, Animal Cruelty

Animals Today January 6, 2018. Ideas to help dogs and cats for the New Year. Aiding wild animals near the home. The continued growth of the plant-based diet. Reviewing Earthlings. Risks from rabies.

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We begin sharing some ideas you and your children can try to help needy dogs and cats in your community. Maybe one or more of these suggestions will inspire you for the New Year. Then we discuss things you can do around your home to help the wild animals and critters who live nearby. We […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2018 Show Archive, Animal advocacy, Animal Ethics, diet, Food, vegan Tagged With: Animal rights, Films, Veganism, Animal Cruelty

Animals Today December 9, 2017. Legal analysis of the shooting death of an innocent woman by a hunter. Understanding the mind of the cow. Exploring Nat Geo’s Encounter Ocean Odyssey. Pets and stereos: Can we all get along? Marin County’s humane approach to managing wildlife / livestock conflict.

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The show begins with Lori speaking with Animal Legal Defense Fund Senior Staff Attorney, Diane Balkin, about the recent shooting of Rosmarie Billquist, who was killed by a hunter while walking her dogs in a field behind her home. The hunter, Thomas Jadlowski, shot at what he believed to be a deer with a high […]

Filed Under: cows, Coyote, 2017 archive, 2017 show archive, Animal advocacy, General Information, Hunting, Law Tagged With: Animal rights, Cows, hunting

Animals Today September 16, 2017: All about rabbits. Divorce and companion animals. Settlement reached in the “monkey selfie” lawsuit.

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International Rabbit Day is fast approaching, so Lori begins with a two-part interview with Dr. Anne Martin, executive Director, House Rabbit Society. They discuss rabbits as pets and other welfare issues including cosmetic testing on rabbits and rabbit overpopulation. There’s tons of good info here! Then, Philadelphia based family law attorney Mark Momjian joins Lori […]

Filed Under: Monkey, 2017 archive, 2017 show archive, rabbits, Animals Rights, General Information, Law, Legal Tagged With: Law, Pets, Animal rights

Animals Today August 5, 2017: Try a plant-based diet! Heartworm update. Animal advocates are now in Connecticut courts, an important milestone. Rescuing animals and kids from hot cars: new laws apply in California

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Have you thought about trying a plant-based diet? Well, if you have not yet adopted this healthful and compassionate practice, please listen to Lori’s persuasive argument for trying it now. The show continues with Veterinarian Dr. Robert Reed, giving us the latest on prevention and treatment of heartworm disease. Then, legal expert Bob Ferber joins […]

Filed Under: 2017 archive, 2017 show archive, Dogs, General Information, Law, Legal, Veterinary topics Tagged With: Law, Animal rights, Dogs, Veganism, Animal Cruelty

Animals Today April 8, 2017: Wolfdogs. Early days of the Audubon Society. Scorpions. Cesar Chavez, animal advocate.

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This show begins with Lori and Peter discussing some nifty things you can do around your home to help animals such hummingbirds and other birds. Then Darlene Kobobel, President of the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center returns to discuss the many problems related to wolf-dog hybrids, properly called wolfdogs. You will want to think twice before buying […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2017 archive, 2017 show archive, Birds, General Information, History Tagged With: Birds, Pets, Animal rights, Ethics

Animals Today March 4, 2017: Special update: USDA removes animal welfare information from website

March 4, 2017 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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Suddenly and without prior notice, the USDA just took down a vast amount of critical information from its webpages concerning the welfare of animals. Lori asks John Goodwin, Senior Director of the Humane Society of the United States’ Campaign Against Puppy Mills, to review this event and its consequences. Goodwin calls it an assault on […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2017 archive, Dogs, General Information, Horses, HSUS, Medical research Tagged With: Law, Animal rights, Dogs, cats

Animals Today – November 19, 2016: Animals and religion: An in-depth discussion with Frank Hoffman. Keeping companion animals safe during the holidays.

November 20, 2016 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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This show features a fascinating discussion about religion and animals with former Pastor Frank Hoffman, founder of All Creatures, www.all-creatures.org. Lori introduces the show by exploring the many contradictions we have in our relationships with animals, such as the hunter who loves his hunting dogs but has no problem blasting ducks out of the sky. […]

Filed Under: 2016 Show Archive, Cats, Dogs, Religion Tagged With: Pets, Animal rights, religion

Animals Today – March 26, 2016: Mink liberator receives long prison sentence. Origins of the Audubon Society. Suing the Cricket Hollow Zoo. Too many dog and cat photos? Cesar Chavez, animal advocate.

March 27, 2016 by Peter Spiegel 3 Comments

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The show begins with guest Chris DeRose, Founder of Last Chance for Animals who offers his opinions on breaking the law in order to help animals. Chris and Lori discuss the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act and the recent sentencing of Kevin Johnson, who released 2000 minks from a farm and was charged under that law. DeRose […]

Filed Under: Minks, Animal rights, 2016 Show Archive, Dogs, Law Tagged With: Law, Animal rights, Dogs, cats

Animals Today January 9, 2016: Protecting the seas with Sea Shepherd’s Captain Paul Watson. Animal protection law survey. The book, Larry Saves the Prairie.

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This show begins with an in depth discussion with Paul Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. This amazing organization continues to grow and leads efforts around the world to protect the seas and its inhabitants. Lori and Paul discuss the smallest cetacean, the vaquita, legal and direct action to protect whales, and a host […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, Vaquita, 2016 Show Archive, Books, Law, Oceans, whales Tagged With: Books, Law, Animal rights, Whales

Animals Today – October 31, 2015: Bear hunting resumes in Florida. Animal abuser registries. Wondrous bats. Pot for pets? October is adopt a shelter dog month.

November 1, 2015 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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This show is packed with good stuff from the animal advocacy universe. It begins with a description of the misguided resumption of the Florida bear hunt, which just resumed a decades-long prohibition. Bear activist Tom Mooney describes the misguided thinking, if not outright corruption, that led to hundreds of permits being issued around the state, […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Animal rights, Animal Rescue, Animal Shelter, Bears, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Hunting, Medical, Veterinary topics Tagged With: Dogs, hunting, cats, Shelter, Animal abuse, Animal rights

Animals Today October 17, 2015. California leads US by restricting use of antibiotics in agriculture. Dogs helping Veterans. Ecotourism may harm animals. Relocating, not killing, scary little creatures.

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Governor Jerry Brown has just signed a bill into law that makes California the country’s leader in reducing the routine, irresponsible and harmful use of antibiotics in animal agriculture. More antibiotics are used in agriculture than for human disease, and their use causes the creation of antibiotic resistant bacteria that harm and kill people. Jonathan […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Animal behavior/ ethology, Business, Dogs, General Information, Government, Healthy eating, Law, Medicine Tagged With: Wild animals, Law, Dogs, Animal rights, Politics

Animals Today – September 26, 2015: Big Greyhound rescue – do you want to adopt one? Ending bear bile farming in Asia. Texas is 10th state to say no to shark fin soup. What vaccines do cats really need?

September 27, 2015 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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This week’s show kicks off with a great story of saving greyhounds from the Mexican racing industry. A number of American greyhound rescue organizations have recently rescued “pulled” 50 dogs from certain death from a Tijuana dog track. Darren Rigg, President of Greyhound Adoption Center joins Lori to discuss  how these dogs are doing, the […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Aniamal Cruelty, Animal Rescue, Animal Sanctuary, Animal Shelter, Asia, Bears, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Mexico, Sharks Tagged With: Bears, Dogs, cats, Sharks, Animal rights

Animals Today May 3, 2015. Deceptive and fraudulent labeling of faux fur: learn how to ensure the products you buy are cruelty free. Good news for circus elephants.

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 Lori’s first guest for the show was Pierre Grzybowski, policy enforcement Manager for the Humane Society of the United State’s Fur-Free Campaign.  Pierre explained how garments, shoes and handbags marked and advertised as being composed of synthetic materials may actually have animal fur or hair. The HSUS is a strong voice against this practice and […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Aniamal Cruelty, Animal Shelter, Circus, Fur Tagged With: Circus, Fur, Animal rights, Animal Cruelty

Animals Today March 22, 2015. The connection between dog breeding and euthanasia. What is holding the animal welfare movement back? Best Friends has a new Chief Digital Officer.

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/032215.mp3 This show began with Lori speaking to Elizabeth Oreck, National Manager of Puppy Mill Initiatives for Best Friends Animal Society about the connection between intentional dog breeding, overpopulation and euthanasia of homeless dogs. For years, Lori has been explaining how dog breeders contribute to shelter crowding and consequently to the killing of far too many […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Animal advocacy, Animal Shelter, Dogs, General Information Tagged With: Media, Dogs, Animal rights

Animals Today- December 21, 2014. Compassionate conservation. Greater legal rights for nonhuman species. Hormone replacement therapy can harm dogs and cats.

December 22, 2014 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/122114.mp3 This was a big show featuring three wonderful guests! First up was Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., former Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and co-founder with Jane Goodall of Ethologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Recently a Harvard biologist working in Guyana came across a huge exotic spider (a Goliath […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Animal Cruelty, Animal Ethics, Animals Rights, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Spiders, Veterinary topics Tagged With: Law, Dogs, cats, Animal rights, Animal Cruelty

Animals Today November 30, 2014. The truth about turkeys. Holiday animal safety. Cool new species found.

November 30, 2014 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/113014.mp3 On this show, Lori began by welcoming Dr. Karen Davis, President of United Poultry Concerns. The Presidential “pardon” of two turkeys (named “Mac” and “Cheese”) and Mr. Obama’s comments set the stage for a discussion with the world’s foremost advocate for chickens, turkeys and other birds people like to eat. Karen authored More Than a […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Aniamal Cruelty, Farmed animals, General Information, Poultry, Quiz, Turkeys Tagged With: Chickens, Turkeys, Animal rights, Poultry, Quiz

Animals Today – June 8, 2014. Citizen Canine, by David Grimm. British Columbia’s Green Party takes a stand against rodeos.

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/060814.mp3 On this show, Lori welcomed David Grimm, author of Citizen Canine – Our Evolving Relationship with Cats and Dogs. Grimm, a deputy news editor at Science, has provided a fascinating and entertaining treatise on the growing cultural and legal status of cats and dogs in society. Buy it here. Then, British Columbia’s Green Party […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Aniamal Cruelty, Animals Rights, Books, History, Rodeo Tagged With: Politics, Books, Animal rights, Rodeo

Animals Today – Sunday March 16, 2014 CA Assemblymember Richard Bloom introduces the Orca Welfare and Safety Act. Kim Sturla from Animal Place discusses the Food for Thought program. Greyhound racing in decline.

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/031614.mp3 Two great guests appeared on this show. First, California Assemblymember Richard Bloom joined Lori to discuss the Orca Welfare and Safety Act. The goal of this legislation is to phase out killer whale captivity in the state. Mr. Bloom is the bill’s sponsor, and he explained how he became interested in this topic, what exactly […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Law, Legal, Plant based diet, whales Tagged With: Law, Veganism, Whales, Animal rights

Animals Today January 26, 2014. Lisa Kemmerer discusses Animals and World Religions

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/012614.mp3 On this show, Lori welcomed Lisa Kemmerer, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religions, Montana State University, Billings. In Lisa’s book, Animals and World Religions, she shows “…how spiritual writings and teachings in seven major religious traditions can help people to consider their ethical obligations toward other creatures.” Kemmerer appeals to the faithful to show […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Africa, Aniamal Cruelty, Animal advocacy, Animal Ethics, Religion, Rhinos Tagged With: Africa, Animal rights, religion

Animals Today December 15, 2013 – Marc Bekoff discusses his latest book, Why Dogs Hump and Bees Get Depressed

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/121513.mp3 On this show, Marc Bekoff  joined us to discuss his latest book, Why Dogs Hump and Bees Get Depressed – The Fascinating Science of Animal Intelligence, Emotions, Friendship and Conservation. Marc is professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder as well as a long time contributor to Psychology […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Aniamal Cruelty, Animal Ethics, Books, General Information Tagged With: Anthrozoology, Books, Pets, vivisection, Animal rights

Animals Today September 9, 2013 Jan Creamer and Dr. Neal Barnard. Flying with cats and debating about service and assistance animals.

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Two great guests appeared on this show, both internationally renowned leaders. http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/090813.mp3 First Jan Creamer, President and CEO, Animal Defenders International, discussed ADI’s new film, Lion Ark. ADI’s network of representatives and operatives in South America have succeeded in obtaining exotic animal circus bans in multiple countries, an incredible victory. The recently released documentary depicts […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Animal Rescue, Animal Sanctuary, Cats, General Information, Lions, Service animals Tagged With: Lions, Circuses, cats, service animals, Animal rights, Sanctuary, Rabies

Animals Today September 1, 2013. Will Potter – Green is the New Red

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/090113.mp3 On this show, Lori spoke with Will Potter, award-winning independent journalist. Will’s recent book is titled, Green is the New Red: An Insider’s Account of a Social Movement Under Siege. Will has documented how corporations and government agencies are using their ever-expanding powers to oppose and even imprison non-violent environmental and animal activists. Lori […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Animal advocacy, Environment, General Information, Healthy eating, Law, Legal Tagged With: Law, Animal rights

Opposition to Crush Videos – Marla Stormwolf Patty and Anthony Damiano from Stopcrush

June 28, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/062313.mp3 On this show, Lori explored the phenomenon of crush videos with the co-founders of Stopcrush, Marla Stormwolf Patty and Anthony Damiano. Crush videos depict actual torture and killing of small animals by provocatively dressed women. The women, sporting high heels, literally crush the animals to death after other methods of horrific torture are inflicted.  […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Animal Cruelty, General Information, Law Tagged With: Crush video, video, Animal rights

Animals Today – January 20, 2013 Steven M. Wise & the Nonhuman Rights Project

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/012013.mp3 On this show, Lori was joined by Attorney Steven M. Wise. Steven is President of the Nonhuman Rights Project, and has served as an animal protection attorney for thirty years. The Nonhuman Rights Project aims to achieve greater rights for animals through legal means, state by state, case by case, species by species. Soon it […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Animal Ethics, General Information, Law Tagged With: Law, Animal rights

Animals Today December 9, 2012: Frank Hoffman

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/120912.mp3 On this show, Frank Hoffman from all-creatures, joined Lori to discuss various aspects of animal welfare from religious perspectives. Frank is a former Jewish- United Methodist Pastor and provided many fascinating insights about how our religious leaders and beliefs both hinder and advance the welfare of animals. There is much work to do.   […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Books, General Information, Religion Tagged With: Books, Animal rights, religion

Animals Today – July 15, 2012 – Joyce Tischler, General Counsel, Animal Legal Defense Fund

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/071512.mp3 This week, Lori welcomed Joyce Tischler, General Counsel, Animal Legal Defense Fund. More than 30 years ago, Joyce co-founded ALDF and has served as Executive Director for 25 years. Lori and Joyce discussed Animal Law, the activities and campaigns of the ALDF, the recent closing of the Cal Cruz Hatchery, animal protection laws in […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, General Information, Law, Legal Tagged With: Law, Animal rights

Animals Today – July 8, 2012. Gary Francione

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/070812.mp3 This week, Lori welcomed Rutgers Law Professor, Gary Francione. A prolithic author and engaging speaker, Gary is one of the true leaders in the animal rights movement. Lori and Gary covered a variety of important topics, with primary themes being the fundamental importance of veganism and efforts to inspire dog and cat lovers to […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Animal Ethics, Cats, diet, Dogs, Environment, General Information, vegan, Vivisection Tagged With: Dogs, cats, Ethics, vivisection, Veganism, Animal rights, Animal experimentation

Animals Today April 15, 2012 Michael Budkie – Animal Experimentation

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/041512.mp3 This show featured Michael Budkie, Co-founder of Stop Animal Exploitation Now. SAEN is known for tielessly exposing the abuses found in animal experimentation. If you oppose vivisection or want to learn more about the issues, make sure to listen and to learn about the work of SAEN. Visit their exhaustive website here:  SAEN In […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, General Information, Vivisection Tagged With: Ethics, Animal rights, Animal experimentation

Animals Today, April 8, 2012: Christianity, Judaism, animal welfare and vegetarianism

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/040812.mp3 On Easter Sunday, we rebroadcast a show from 2010,which covered animal welfare and vegetarianism from Jewish and Christian perspectives. The discussion covered the holidays, the Bible, the roles of religious leaders, the environment, and much more. The special guests were Dr. Richard Schwartz, and Frank R. Hoffman. Richard Schwartz is President of Jewish Vegetarians […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, diet, Environment, General Information, Religion, vegan Tagged With: Veganism, Animal rights, religion

Animals Today – January 15, 2012 – Jenifer Wallis and Allie Phillips

January 26, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/011512.mp3 On this show, Lori interviewed attorney and animal advocate, Jenifer Wallis. They discussed the comprehensive dog population control legislation in place in New Hampshire. The effect has been to virtually cure the pet overpopulation problem in the state. Also, they discussed Jenifer’s experiences being vegan in Alabama. Note: There are not many vegans in […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Animal Rescue, Cats, Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Law Tagged With: Books, Pets, Dogs, cats, Animal rights

Animals Today – August 14, 2011

August 17, 2011 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/081411.mp3 Two great authors came on the show today.  First, author Dale Peterson covered a wide range of topics while talking about his book, The Moral Lives of Animals. It is a serious book, yet a real pleasure to savor, with numerous interesting stories and facts throughout. We are looking forward to reviewing his next […]

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, Books, For Children, General Information, Morality of Animals Tagged With: Books, Ethics, Animal rights

Animals Today – June 12, 2011: Paul Waldau’s book on Animal Rights; Kerry Kriger on protecting amphibians.

June 10, 2011 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

Animals Today with Dr. Lori Kirshner – show of June 12, 2011. We are joined by Paul Waldau with his new book, Animal Rights – What Everyone Needs to Know, and by Dr. Kerry Kriger, from Save The Frogs!

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, Amphibians, Featured Books, Frogs, General Information Tagged With: Anthrozoology, Frogs, Amphibians, Animal rights

Animals Today, May 1, 2011: Will Tuttle discusses the World Peace Diet

May 1, 2011 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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Will Tuttle discusses the World Peace Diet.

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, Books Tagged With: Books, Animal rights

Animals Today April 17, 2011. Discussion of the book, The Animal Rights Debate – Abolition or Regulation?

April 17, 2011 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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On this show, lori was joined by the authors of the book, The Animal Rights Debate – Abolition or Regulation? Gary L. Francione and Robert Garner debated their ideas on how to advance conditions for non-human animals. Buy it here.

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Animals Today April 3, 2011. Perspectives in Animal Rights with Dr. Lori Kirshner

April 3, 2011 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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Animals Today April 3, 2011. Perspectives in Animal Rights with Dr. Lori Kirshner

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