Recent Episodes
Episode 99: Earth Day Episode: The Climate Crisis and Other Animals with Richard Twine
Happy Earth Day! This is an important time of year where we focus our...
Episode 98: National Animal Rights Day with Aylam Orian
National Animal Rights Day is a unique event coming up on June 2, 2024 and...
Episode 97: Supporting Farmed Animal Sanctuaries with Faik Bouhrik
Today on the podcast we are joined by Faik Bourik, founder of Vegius, a...
Episode 96: Vegan Entanglements and Systematic Oppressions with Zane McNeill
Connecting veganism to other justice causes is critical to our success and...
Episode 95: Greenwashing Animal Agriculture with Vasile Stanescu, PhD
Do you want to know the truth about grass-fed beef? Regenerative grazing?...
Episode 94: Media, Animals, and Compassionate Journalism with Nina Jackel
News media that is sympathetic to animals is critical in creating a...
Episode 93: A Rancher’s Wife Goes Vegan with Renee King-Sonnen
Renee King-Sonnen is the Founder and Executive Director of Rowdy Girl...
BONUS EPISODE: Support Grassroots Vegan Education
This is a special short episode just for dedicated listeners. In this time...
Episode 92: Rest in Power Karen Davis
This episode is dedicated to the legendary Karen Davis, PhD, founder and...
Episode 91: Jainism: Generating an Ethic of Nonviolence with Jonathan Dickstein, PhD
Many compassionate people and vegans are drawn to the concept of ahimsa,...
Episode 90: What is Veganic Gardening with Meg Kelly
Did you know that your veggies, fruit, beans, nuts, and seeds were probably...
Episode 89: Connecting Vegan Community with Steven Rouk
Steven Rouk is the founder of Connect For Animals, a platform for people...
Episode 88: Feeding Our Companions Vegan with Jan Allegretti
Are you curious how to feed your companion animals vegan? Have you been...
Episode 87: Ex-Farmer Goes Vegan with JH Burnett
We open today’s episode with Hope sharing some thoughts on the destructive...
Episode 86: Vegan Voices in India with Ruchika Chitrabhanu
Ruchika Chitrabhanu was born and raised in a Jain family and pursued her...
Episode 85: The Climate Crisis and Regenerative Grazing with Dr. Tushar Mehta (replay)
Dr. Tushar Mehta practices Emergency Medicine in the Toronto area and is...
Episode 84: Anti-Fat Bias in Vegan Advocacy with Britty Mann
On this episode we are talking about an issue that affects so many, but is...
Episode 83: Holistic Healing and Emotional Wellness for Vegans with Brialle Ringer
Today on the podcast we have Brialle Ringer joining us. Brialle is a...
Episode 82: Being a Joyful Vegan with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is known as the joyful vegan. She is a recognized...
Episode 81: Humane Myths and Media with Lisa Barca
Lisa Barca is a lecturer in the Honors College at Arizona State University,...
Episode 80: The Humane Hoax Book Club: Session 2
On this episode we have our second session of the Humane Hoax Book Club...
Episode 79: Regenerative Grazing Vs. The Planet with Nicholas Carter
On this episode we are featuring one of the contributing authors to the new...
Episode 78: The Humane Hoax Book Club: Session 1
The wait is over! Hope Bohanec’s book is finally out! Our host of the Hope...
Episode 77: Celebrating Rabbits with Mark Hawthorne
Happy Easter! In honor of spring, today we are featuring rabbits and...
Episode 76: Measuring Our Movement with Krista Hiddema, PhD
Today on the podcast we dig into the philosophy and practice of Effective...
Episode 75: Black Vegan Culture with Naijha Wright-Brown
Naijha Wright-Brown is the Executive Director of the Black Veg Society, a...
Episode 74: Animal Ethics and Theology with Cogen Bohanec, PhD
On today’s episode we have a recurring guest joining us, Hope’s husband,...
Episode 73: Effective Communication for Animals with Ryuji Chua
Ryuji Chua is an animal activist and filmmaker who is currently working as...
Episode 72: Teaching Compassion and Kindness with Kathy Stevens
Today Hope starts us off with some interesting information about lobsters,...
Episode 71: The Largest Vegans On Earth with Sangita Iyer
Happy New Year! Today on the podcast we have Sangita Iyer joining us. She...
Episode 70: Hope for 2023
Happy Holidays! In this episode, Hope is flying solo and she wanted to...
Episode 69: Advocating for Animals In Asia with Elly Nakajima
Elly Nakajima is the founder and director of Animal Alliance Asia – a...
Episode 68: REPLAY- Turkeys and Tradition
This episode is a rebroadcast of a solo show from last year at this time...
Episode 67: Meatsplaining with Dr. Jason Hannan
Dr. Jason Hannan is Associate Professor in the Department of Rhetoric,...
Episode 66: Humane Halloween with Marla Rose
Welcome to our spooky episode where Hope explores the connection between...
Episode 65: The Bizerkeley Vegan and Festival Season with Erika Hazel
Vegan Festival Season is here! Today Hope chats with Erika Hazel. Erika is...
Episode 64: Vegan Belts, Pineapple Wallets, and Leather-Free Footballs
Today on the podcast it’s all about leather-free materials—fabrics that...
Episode 63: Ahimsa, Jain Dharma, and Veganism with Dr. Christopher Miller
On this episode we are joined by Christopher Jain Miller, the co-founder...
Episode 62: Creating Spaces for Animals to Thrive with Paul Drake & Lenore Braford
Did you know that ducks like to take a swim before breakfast and that cows...
Episode 61: A Modern Modest Proposal with Molly Elwood
Why not dog meat? Molly Elwood is the vegan activists who created the...
Episode 60: Amplifying Voices of Vegans Through Publishing with Mitali Deypurkaystha
Mitali Deypurkaystha is a British-Indian woman based in the UK. A vegan of...
Episode 59: Goatlandia! with Deborah Blum
Deborah Blum is the founder and Executive Director at Goatlandia Farm...
Episode 58: Trans Vegan Voices
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! We are celebrating Pride today with two amazing people,...
Episode 57: The Vegan Hypocritical Imperative with Cogen and Hope Bohanec
This episode we welcome back to the podcast Hope’s husband Cogen Bohanec....
Episode 56: The Worth of a Chicken with Tara Hess
We continue our celebration of International Respect for Chickens Month...
Episode 55: Chickens Need a Good Lawyer with Alene Anello
On this episode our guest is Alene Anello, founder of Legal Impact for...
Episode 54: A World After Meat with Karthik Sekar
Happy Earth Day! Today we have a special Earth Day episode where we are...
Episode 53: Fabulously Vegan with Jasmin Singer
The amazing and fabulous Jasmin Singer is a worldwide leading expert on...
Episode 52: Fighting Injustice for All with Christopher Soul Eubanks
Hope starts us off with some news on a case of blatant greenwashing from a...
Episode 51: Animal Chaplaincy and the Spiritual Lives of Animals with Rev. Sarah Bowen
This episode we are joined by Reverend Sarah Bowen. Rev. Sarah is an...
Episode 50: The Harm of Humane with Emily Moran Barwick
(Please note: the audio in the interview has some “Zoom twang.”...
Episode 49: A Pig Farmer’s Ethical Awakening with Filmmaker Allison Argo
Allison Argo is a filmmaker known for her emotionally-charged, intimate...
Episode 48: Vegan Love and Rescue with Hope & Cogen Bohanec
Happy Holidays! Hope’s guest for this special holiday episode is her...
Episode 47: The Vibrant Voices of Chickens with Karen Davis
Did you know that chickens purr? Learn about purring chickens and so much...
Episode 46: Poetry and an Open Heart for Animals with Larry Weiss
Hope starts us off by announcing the Vegan Voices Contest winners and a...
Episode 45: Turkeys and Tradition
Today on the podcast, Hope digs into traditions. With the upcoming...
Episode 44: Creating an Irresistible Vegan Community with Rae Sikora
Hope starts us off with an update from one of our recent Glimmers of Hope...
Episode 43: Big Dreams for a Vegan Economy with Stephanie Redcross-West
Twelve years ago, Stephanie Redcross-West started the company Vegan...
Episode 42: Spirit, Soul, and Compassion with Thomas Jackson
Thomas Wade Jackson is the director of the award-winning, feature-length...
Episode 41: Inspiring Changemakers with Joanne Kong
Dr. Joanne Kong has been praised throughout the world as one of the most...
Episode 40: Rescuing Kukkuta: A New Level of Love
Hope’s flying solo today with a sweet story of rescue. Kakkuta the rooster...
Episode 39: Yoga, Seitan, and Labeling Laws with Gopi Om
Hope starts us off today with a review of the Netflix show Sweet Tooth. She...
Episode 38: Fires, Floods, Climate Disaster, and Veganism with Glen Merzer
On this episode, we have Glen Merzer joining us. Glen has authored and...
Episode 37: Veganism, Diversity, and Healthy Advocacy with Dr. Leila Dehghan
We begin todays show with another Glimmers of Hope Segment where Hope...
Episode 36: Redefining Sanctuary with Quincy Markowitz
For the fifth and final installment of our Microsanctuary Series, we are...
Episode 35: Regenerative Ag, Subsidies, and a Climate Stable Future with James O’Donovan
Our guest today is joining us from Ireland! James O'Donovan is a long time...
Episode 34: Effective Online Vegan Advocacy and Etiquette with Andy Tabar
On this episode, Andy Tabar joins us again to have a conversation with Hope...
Episode 33: The Institute for Animal Happiness with Rebecca Moore
For the fourth installment in our summer Microsanctuary Series, Hope has a...
Episode 32: Ranching vs. Wildlife with Diana Oppenheim
Today on the podcast we welcome environmental activist and earth warrior,...
Episode 31: Rescuing Fishes with Gwendolyn Church
Continuing our Microsanctuary Series, we are joined on the podcast by...
Episode 30: Vegans for Black Lives Matter with Gwenna Hunter
Today on the podcast, we are joined by Gwenna Hunter. Gwenna is the creator...
Episode 29: Microsanctuaries 101- Making a Big Difference in Small Spaces with Justin Van Kleeck
Microsanctuaries reshape the traditional, large farm sanctuary model and...
Episode 28: Celebrating Chickens with Karen Davis, PhD
Moving into May, we are celebrating two milestones. This month we recognize...
Episode 27: Dismantling “Regenerative” Animal Agriculture with Dr. Tushar Mehta
We wrap up our Earth Day themed podcasts for April with a conversation with...
Episode 26: Seaspiracy Review and Microsanctuary Life with Tracey Glover
Hope begins with a review of the popular documentary Seaspiracy. This new...
Episode 25: Greenwashing Our Food: Exposing “Sustainable” Labels
In honor of Earth Day, this episode exposes the environmental impact of...
Episode 24: Fat Justice and Veganism with Andy Tabar
In the latest episode of the Hope for the Animals Podcast, we have Andy...
Episode 23: Ahimsa and a Vegan Spiritual Path with Victoria Moran
We start off the podcast with Hope offering some perspective and depth into...
Episode 22: Bringing a Vegan Voice to Agricultural Policy with Laura Reese
Animal advocates have primarily relied on a seemingly simple strategy of...
Episode 21: Fish, the Forgotten “Food” Animal with Mary Finelli of Fish Feel
In Episode 21 we have a special interview with Mary Finelli, founder and...
Episode 20: Anti-Oppression Outlook in Animal Advocacy with Michelle Rojas-Soto
In recognition of Black History Month, we have some recommendations of...
Episode 18: Inspiration and Courage with Undercover Investigator Erin Wing
At just 25, Erin Wing started investigating facilities that breed and raise...
Reason for Vegan Series 10: The Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture
In the tenth and final segment of the Reason for Vegan Series, Hope talks...
Episode 17: Glimmers of Hope for the New Year and Advocate Wellness with Unny Nambudiripad
Ready for some good news in the new year? In Episode 17, we bring your more...
Episode 16: Transforming Ourselves Through Compassion with Judy Carman
On the latest Hope for the Animals Podcast, we have an interview with...
Episode 15: Sarina Farb was Born Vegan
In this podcast we have an interview with Sarina Farb who was actually born...
Episode 14: Talkin’ About Turkeys with UPC’s Karen Davis
In honor of the millions of turkeys bred and killed for the upcoming...
Reason for Vegan Series 9: The Fishing Industry Exposed
In this series of short shows, Hope focuses in on specific aspects of...
Episode 13: Eco-Vegan Film Reviews and Media Maven Jane Velez-Mitchell
In Episode 13, Hope reviews two new documentaries focused on climate change...
Reason for Vegan Series 8: Fish Feel: Sentience, Emotion, and the Latest Science About Fish
In this series of short shows, Hope will focus on specific aspects of...
Episode 12: Watch Your Language and The Invisible Vegan Filmmaker Jasmine Leyva
Hope starts us off today with a discussion about language. Our use of...
Episode 11: More Glimmers of Hope and Food Empowerment Project’s lauren Ornelas
On todays podcast, we have another installment of Glimmers of Hope. In this...
Reason for Vegan Series 7: The Truth About Goat Dairy
In this series of short shows, Hope will focus in on specific aspects of...
Episode 10: First-Ever Chicken Webinar and Rooster Rescuer Justin Van Kleeck
For Episode 10, Hope announces the upcoming Humane Hoax Chicken Webinar,...
Episode 9: Are There Ethical Eggs? and Exposing “Humane” Labeling with Kelsey Eberly
In the latest episode of the Hope for the Animals Podcast, Hope will answer...
Reason for Vegan Series 6: Conventional and “Humane” Cow Dairy Exposed
In this series of short shows, Hope will focus in on specific aspects of...
Episode 8: Vegan Spirituality with Lisa Levinson
On this podcast, Hope offers her thoughts about the seemingly inescapable...
Reason for Vegan Series 5: Waterfowl Exploited: Down, Foie Gras, and the Duck Meat Industry
In this series of short shows, Hope will focus in on specific aspects of...
Episode 7: The Contradiction of “Humane” Meat and Journalist Martha Rosenberg
Hope starts us off by exposing the contradictions inherent in labeling meat...
Episode 6: Bird Brainpower and Rescuing Pigeons with Elizabeth Young
The latest episode of the Hope for the Animals Podcast is all about birds!...
Reason for Vegan Series 4: The Turkey Meat Industry Exposed
In this series of short shows, Hope will focus in on specific aspects of...
Episode 5: A Glimmer of Hope and Dr. Melanie Joy Explains Carnism
In this episode, Hope will inspire us with some good news for animals!...
Episode 4: Unjust Farm Subsidies and Systemic Racism in the Food System with Connie Spence
On this episode we talk with Connie Spence, an outspoken vegan and...
Reason for Vegan Series 3: “Cage-Free” and “Free-Range” Explained
In this series of short shows, Hope will focus in on specific aspects of...
Episode 3: Bill Claims to End Factory Farming and Climate Healer’s Sailesh Rao
On this episode, Hope digs into the Farm System Reform Act introduced by...
Episode 2: Meat is NOT “Essential” and Free From Harm’s Robert Grillo
In this episode, Hope will discuss the current pandemic crisis and how it...
Reason for Vegan Series 2: The Chicken Meat Industry Exposed
In this series of short shows, Hope will focus in on specific aspects of...
Episode 1: Speciesism and the Covid-19 Crisis
On our very first episode, Hope will discuss Speciesism and the Covid-19...
Reason for Vegan Series 1: The Egg Industry Exposed
In this series of short shows, Hope will focus in on specific aspects of...
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