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Animals Today November 23, 2019. Victory for whales held in Russia! The Challenges African Elephants face

November 28, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 2 Comments

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Whales released from Russian whale jail Lori’s first guest is Charles Vinick, Executive Director of the Whale Sanctuary Project. Vinick and his colleagues, which included Jean-Michel Cousteau, were instrumental in persuading Russian officials to get 87 whales released from Russian whale facility. Amongst the whales were beluga whales and 10 captive orca whales, all housed […]

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Animals Today October 26, 2019. Medical testing on animals. Dogs detecting cancer.

October 29, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 2 Comments

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Medical testing on animals Lori kicks off the show welcoming Dr. John Pippin, Director of Academic Affairs at Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). As part of PCRM’s work to end the use of live animals in medical and veterinary training programs, it recently was informed that so-called terminal surgeries were being used at Tuskegee […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Animal Cruelty, Animal Ethics, Books, Dogs, General Information, News Tagged With: veterinary, Books, News, Dogs

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: Animal rights, Books

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

Animals Today October 6, 2018. Helping animals affected by Hurricane Florence. Dogs and cats living together.

October 8, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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Helping animals affected by Hurricane Florence. We begin with Robert Misseri, President of Guardians of Rescue, a New York-based organization that is providing relief and support to animals and people affected by Hurricane Florence. Robert reminds us to be prepared for disasters and to evacuate with your pets when advised! Dogs and cats living together […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, Animal testing, 2018 Show Archive, Animal Rescue, Books, Cats, General Information Tagged With: Animal rescue, Animal Cruelty, Pets, Animal experimentation, cats, Books, Dogs

Animals Today May 26, 2018. “Feeding two birds with one scone.” Humane animal idioms. Emotional support animals at Yale. Canine Confidential, by Marc Bekoff. Preventing dog bites. Differences between dog and cat people.

May 29, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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The show begins with a fun segment about animals in popular sayings. Many of them, such as, like shooting fish in a barrel, evoke cruel and violent images, so we are always on the lookout for nicer substitutes. Listen in and tell us what you think. And please share your favorite humane animal idioms on […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Emotional support animal, Books, Dogs, Environment, General Information Tagged With: cats, Books, Environment, Dogs

Animals Today March 24, 2018: The Canadian seal hunt goes on. Cownose ray killing contests. Helping children cope with pet loss. The origins of Earth Day. Children’s book reviews.

March 26, 2018 by Peter Spiegel 3 Comments

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We begin with Diana Marmorstein, PhD., of Harpseals.org. Despite worldwide pressure, the yearly brutal killing of baby seals in Canada continues and will resume soon this year. Harpseals.org utilizes mass media and grassroots activism to raise awareness about the continued killing of the seals in Canada.We discuss things you can do to send a message […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Books, Canada, General Information, Hunting, Rays Tagged With: Animal Cruelty, Books, Pets, hunting

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.

January 10, 2016 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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

Animals Today – July 26, 2015. Professor Lisa Kemmerer discusses her book, Eating Earth- Environmental Ethics and Dietary Choice.

August 2, 2015 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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On this show, Professor Lisa Kemmerer joined Peter to discuss her book, Eating Earth- Environmental Ethics and Dietary Choice. Peter and Lisa touched on each of the main topics in the volume, which are the environmental damage caused by farming, fishing and hunting. Using numerous diagrams, simple but powerful calculations and indisputable facts, Kemmerer’s book […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Animal Cruelty, Books, Environment, General Information, Plant based diet Tagged With: Animal Cruelty, Books, Environment, Veganism

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

June 16, 2014 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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: Animal rights, Politics, Rodeo, Books

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

December 18, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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: Animal rights, Pets, Anthrozoology, vivisection, Books

Animals Today, March 3, 2013. Bob Vetere and Suzi Eszterhas

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Sunday’s show featured two great guests! http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/031013.mp3 First, Bob Vetere, President and CEO of American Pet Products Association provided a market and industry update. The 2013 Global Pet Expo has just concluded, and Bob shared his observations and insights on products and services related to our companion animals. Growth of the industry is strong. Visit […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Books, Business, Companion animals, For Children, General Information, Pet Products Tagged With: Conferences, Books, cats, Dogs

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: Animal rights, religion, Books

Animals Today – November 4, 2012 Ken Foster discusses I’m a Good Dog: Pit Bulls, America’s Most Beautiful (And Misunderstood) Pet

November 7, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/110412.mp3 On this show, Lori was joined by author Ken Foster, who discussed the Pit Bull in our society.  In I’m a Good Dog: Pit Bulls, America’s Most Beautiful (And Misunderstood) Pet, Ken reviews the history of the breed, explores how where pit bulls have been part of our culture and dispels common misperceptions about them. […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Law Tagged With: Books, Pets, Dogs, Law

Books Received for Review May 2012

May 5, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

From the Books Received Department: Five books came in for review this week.  We cannot read them all but will try to choose one or two that would be best for the radio show. Lipstick and the Leash: Dog Training a Woman’s Way, by Camilla Gray-Nelson. The press release reads, “Lipstick and the Leash: Dog […]

Filed Under: Books, Cats, Companion animals, Dogs Tagged With: Dogs, Books, cats

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

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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: Animal rights, Pets, Dogs, Books, cats

Animals Today, December 25, 2011 – Robinson and Kriger

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/122511.mp3 First, Lori interviewed Jill Robinson, Founder and CEO of Animals Asia. They discussed the practice of people consuming dogs and cats for food in China. Animals Asia has a number of programs to reduce this practice and to encourage people to regard dogs and cats as pets and companions. Visit Animals Asia here. It […]

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, Amphibians, Asia, Bears, Cats, Companion animals, diet, Dogs, Featured Books, For Children, Frogs, General Information Tagged With: Pets, Dogs, Bears, Asia, Amphibians, Books

Animals Today – December 18, 2011 – O’Regan and Hunter

December 19, 2011 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

This week, Peter interviewed Fred O’Regan, President and CEO of International Fund for Animal Welfare, IFAW. Fred is a great leader and spokesperson for this large organization and they discussed elephants, seal hunting and the EU ban on seal products, whale hunting, and marine mammal strandings.   Then, Dr. Luke Hunter joined Peter to discuss […]

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, Books, General Information, Wild animals Tagged With: Big Cats, Books, Wild animals

Animals Today – August 14, 2011

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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: Animal rights, Ethics, Books

Animals Today show of July 17, 2011

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/071711.mp3 We had two great guests on today’s show. First, we meet whale advocate and former tennis pro Michael Fishbach. He is now with the Great Whale Conservancy, and we recently learned about his work when we viewed his amazing video here. Then, author Dean Koontz joins us to talk about A Big Little Life […]

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, Dogs, General Information Tagged With: Books, Dogs, Whales

Animals Today June 19, 2011: Protecting Moon Bears with Morgan Lance of Animals Asia. Karen Davis with United Poultry Concerns.

June 20, 2011 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/061911.mp3 This show features  Morgan Lance, USA Director of Animals Asia Foundation. She and AAF have been working in China and Vietnam to end the practice of “bear farming” to harvest the animals’ bile. AAF also has a cat and dog welfare campaign, as well as an action against cruelty campaign. Also, Karen Davis from […]

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, Animal Ethics, Asia, Bears, HSUS Tagged With: Bears, Asia, HSUS, Books

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

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Will Tuttle discusses the World Peace Diet.

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

Animals Today April 24, 2011: Leane Cronquist, Farm Sanctuary – Easter bunnies and chicks. Kenneth Newman, DVM – Gracie’s law in Florida. David Dosa, MD – Making Rounds with Oscar

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Appearing on this show: Leane Cronquist, Farm Sanctuary – Easter bunnies and chicks. Kenneth Newman, DVM – Gracie’s law in Florida. David Dosa, MD – Making Rounds with Oscar. News stories with Peter. (Original broadcast date April 24, 2011, Business Talk Radio Network.)

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, Aniamal Cruelty, Books, Chickens, Law, Rabbbits Tagged With: rabbits, Dogs, Law, Books

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

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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.

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

Animals Today January 23, 2011: Author Stephen Lyn Bales – Ghost Birds. Dr. Diane Pomerance – Our rescue Dog Family Album. News.

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Author Stephen Lyn Bales – Ghost Birds. Dr. Diane Pomerance – Our rescue Dog Family Album. News.

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, Books Tagged With: Birds, Books

Animals Today May 10, 2009. Dog rescue stories. Horse racing cruelty with Elliot Katz, DVM. Author Richard Conniff.

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Lori begins with the local story of Michelle and her heroic act of dog rescue! Lori then reflects about her very sweet dog, Josie, who she rescued off the streets. Then Lori welcomes Elliot Katz, DVM, founder of In Defense of Animals to talk about the cruelty of horse racing. In the second hour, she […]

Filed Under: 2009 shows, Animal rights, Animal Rescue, Books, Dogs, General Information, Horses Tagged With: Books, Horses, Dogs

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