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Are We Turning Marine Mammals into Breeding Machines? with Dr. Lori Marino
Dr. Marino detailed the psychological toll such confined environments take on these animals. The stereotypies—repetitive, abnormal behaviors—found in captive animals are a testament to their chronic stress.
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What Sparks Change in Our View of Animals? PHAIR 2025 with Dr. Matti Wilks and Dr Luke McGuire
This discussion reiterates the critical intersection where psychology meets animal advocacy. This knowledge is not just for academics but for anyone eager to contribute to a world where compassion extends beyond species boundaries.
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Is the Joy of Sex Common Across Species? with Dr. Jonathan Balcombe
Dr. Jonathan Balcombe, a biologist and ethologist known for his work on animal consciousness and behavior. Our conversation focused on how animals experience emotions, particularly pleasure and pain, and what that means for our interactions with them.
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Should We Rethink Dog Neutering? Behavioral Insights from Dr. Stanley Coren
In North America, spaying and neutering pets has become almost a cultural norm. However, Dr. Coren invites us to reconsider these practices by examining the potential behavioral impacts.
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What Does the Future Hold for Human-Animal Studies with Dr. Ken Shapiro?
while humanity grapples with environmental and ethical challenges, adopting a more unified, empathetic approach to all living beings offers a hopeful path forward.
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What Happens When Feral Horses Use Contraception? with Dr. Cassandra Nunez
The introduction of contraception was driven by the need to balance the ecological impact the horses had on the environment.
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Can Feminism and Veganism Challenge Patriarchy? A Conversation with Carol J. Adams
parallels between women's objectification and animals' dehumanization as both products of the same patriarchal system.
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Creative Courtship: Lessons from Animal Others with Author, Dr. Carol Gigliotti
Dr. Gigliotti shares her views on how animals use creativity in their mating rituals and lessons about bio-diversity for humans.
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The Genitalia Arms Race! with Patty Brennan, PhD.
Dr. Brennan shares her surprising discovery while studying birds — many species, such as ducks, have remarkably diverse genital structures.
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Let's Save the Strays, with Dr. Amy Shroff and TNVR!
Dr. Amy spearheads the effort to combat the overpopulation of strays through TNVR, which she views as both a practical and humane solution.
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The Animal Turn Crossover Episode with Claudia Hirtenfelder and Carol Gigliotti
Claudia and Carol explore various aspects of animal creativity.
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A Very Banksy Roundtable with Claudia Hirtenfelder and Shannon Johnstone
a fascinating roundtable discussion about Banksy’s recent animal-themed murals in London, known as the "London Zoo" series.
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December Special! What a Chicken Knows...with Author, Sy Montgomery
a delightful exploration of chickens as intelligent and complex creatures, prompting us to reconsider our perceptions of chickens.
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Are Children's Stories the Key to Animal Empathy? with Children's Entertainer, Sukey Molloy
Sukey discusses her goal to help young children navigate their emotions through animal characters.
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How Do Aboriginal and Bengali Stories Shape Cultural Understanding of Nature? with Dipanwita Pal, PhD.
This episode delves into the complex relationship between humans and animals through indigenous literature and proverbs.
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Where Imagery and Poetry Meet: Ekphrastic Poetry with Gordon Meade
Scottish poet Gordon Meade, focusing on his impactful work on animal advocacy through poetry.
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October Special! Ghost Dogs and The Anthropology of Paranormal Pets with Researcher and Author, Jen Golbeck
We welcome researcher and author Jen Golbeck to discuss the intriguing topic of ghost dogs, just in time for the Halloween season
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How Can Poetry Drive Change for National Animal Rights Day with Natasha Matsaert and Julie Knopp (S12)
In Episode 106 we try our hand at a little poetry, and ask, "how can poetry and art act as powerful tools for connecting with animals on...
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Decoding Ancient Egyptian Art: Animals, Gods, and Cultural Beliefs
We delve into the fascinating topic of the relationship between animals and humans in ancient Egypt
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Does The Hindu Sacred Cow Help or Hurt Animal Welfare?
We Explore the complex ties between Hinduism, dairy farming, and the sacred status of cows in Indian politics.
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