
The Animal Liberation Hour
The Animal Liberation Hour seeks insight from animal rights and liberation activists around the world so that we can think, reflect, learn, and be inspired.
Episodes
50 episodes
Episode 50 - Jenny McQueen
This episode features the one and only, Jenny McQueen. She discusses the animal rights movement including, the cruelty of fur and foie gras, what it's like to get arrested, open rescues, the future of the movement and much more.For over ...
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Episode 49 - Brenda and Jon Vetter of SoL Criations Farm Sanctuary
Host Shriya interviews Brenda and Jon of SoL Criations Sanctuary about the struggles and joys of sanctuary life, Jon's transition from hunter to vegan, and much more.Learn more about SoL Criations here:https://www.solcriations.com/w...
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Episode 48 - Rae Case of Fluffy Butt Rescue
This episode is an inspiring chat with Rae Case, founding director of Fluffy Butt Rescue & Sanctuary in New Jersey. In this conversation, Rae talks about the true meaning of sanctuary, the basics of running a sanctuary, tips for those think...
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Episode 47 - Sharon Núñez
On this episode, Sharon Núñez of Animal Equality talks about her organization's efforts to end factory farming through undercover investigations, unique campaigns, legal advocacy and more. She stresses why this moment is such a critical time fo...
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Episode 46 - Lori Gruen
On this podcast episode, our guest Dr. Lori Gruen talks about empathy, ethics, EcoFeminism, her work with chimpanzees, and much more. Lori Gruen is the William Griffin Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Feminist, Gender, and ...
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Episode 45 - Leah Garcés
In this episode, President of Mercy for Animals Leah Garcés is interviewed about her newly-released book Transfarmation: The Movement to Free Us from Factory Farming.Host Michele Granberg talks to Garcés about chicken farmers a...
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Episode 44 - Karol Lopez
Karol Lopez is the President and CEO of Florida Animal Rescue Alliance, an organization dedicated to networking animals, supporting animal sanctuaries, and educating the public about how they can better serve the animals in their communities. <...
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Episode 43 - Destiny DeJesus
Today, we are thrilled to be chatting with food justice activist, and plant-powered content creator Destiny DeJesus! Destiny chats about her motivation behind going plant-based and the eventual connection with the ethics of veganism. We discuss...
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Episode 42 - Craig Wescoe
Craig Wescoe became vegan through studying the Bible. Now he is the Pastor at Creation Care Church, an online vegan church that teaches a Bible-based approach to caring for the earth and all its inhabitants. This includes advocating for and pra...
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Episode 41 - Tamara Bedic
In this episode, guest Tamara Bedic and host Michele Granberg will review The Farm Bills: The good, the bad, and the ugly. Tamara Bedic chairs the Animal Rights Committee of the New York National Lawyers Guild. She is an attorney, ...
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Episode 40 - Shannon Blair
Shannon Blair started advocating for animals as a child. Now she is passing those values down to her children while remaining an outspoken activist taking part in many forms of activism, including being an AAM Mentor. In this inte...
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Episode 39 - Anna Balser
How can we distinguish between a reputable sanctuary versus those that operate under the "sanctuary" title but exploit animals?What are some ways we can bridge the gap between the beyond-human-animal rights and human rights causes...
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Episode 38 - Dr. Jerry Vlasak
Here's a holiday gift: an interview with legendary activist Dr. Jerry Vlasak.Dr. Vlasak is the co-founder of the North American Animal Liberation Press Office and continues to serve as a Press Officer. An activist learns a lot i...
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Episode 37 - Maddie Krasno
How can the animal advocacy movement create a safe space for those who used to work in industries that exploit animals and now seek to advocate for the best interest of animals and change the system?What are the roadblocks that keep the...
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1:24:05

Episode 36 - Shubhangi of The Raven Corps
The future of the grassroots, collective liberation activism community is looking bright thanks to the inspiring, youth-led, grassroots nonprofit, the Raven Corps. In this episode, we chat with the...
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Episode 35 - Gwenna Hunter
The Animal Liberation Hour is grateful to have Vegans of Los Angeles Food Bank founder Gwenna Hunter on the show.Gwenna and host Trey discuss activist self-care, avoiding burnout, Gwenna's activism journey, how to build coalitions with ...
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Episode 34 - Dr. Faraz Harsini
Tune into this exciting conversation with AAM mentor and dedicated animal activist, Dr. Faraz Harsini.Dr. Harsini delves into his history in various social justice movements in his hometown in Iran that led him to the Animal Liberation ...
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Episode 33 - Robert Grillo
The Animal Liberation Hour welcomes founder of Free From Harm and Slaughter Free Network, Robert Grillo.In this interview, host Trey chats with Robert about the importance of support for the grassroots section of the animal rights movem...
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Episode 32 - Samaran Thamarai
Today, we have the honor of speaking with a remarkable Animal Liberation activist from Chennai, India- Samaran Thamarai.When Samaran realized that "ethical vegetarianism" didn't align with his stance against ALL animal exploitation, he ...
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Episode 31 - Dara Lovitz
It's Season 4! The Animal Liberation Hour is kicking off with a conversation with author and animal law professor Dara Lovitz. In this interview, host Trey discusses with Dara the challenges of today's animal rights movement, the import...
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Episode 30 - Letha Muth-Kimball Supporting Marius Mason
The Animal Liberation Hour's Season 3 finale brings activist Letha Muth-Kimball to the show supporting Marius Mason, a political prisoner currently serving time for animal and earth liberation actions.Letha talks about the underground w...
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Episode 29 - Jessica Scott-Reid
Journalism is a powerful tool to spread the Animal Rights message and our guest, Jessica Scott-Reid does just that! Jessica's passion for food, culture, and the environment led her into exploring these topics and writing about responsible food ...
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Episode 28 - Matthew A. King
Do animals go to Heaven? Does God approve of factory farming? Can Christianity and veganism co-exist? Matthew A. King is President and Co-Founder of the Christian Animal Rights Association, the author of I Will Abolish the B...
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