• The Hen Report: “Animal Rights will do that to you.” | Seaquarium Closes, USDA Failures & Cultivated Cat Food
    Oct 16 2025
    In this week’s episode of The Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann balance the melancholy of fall with a lively rundown of animal rights news. Between linguistic deep dives and Jasmin’s theatrical preparations (complete with “lozengers” of questionable etymology), the duo delivers updates that actually matter for animals. They discuss the USDA’s increasingly toothless enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act, celebrate the…
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    27 mins
  • Animal Agriculture Exposes Its Own Cruelty | Rising Anxieties
    Oct 14 2025
    In this week’s sardonic serving of Rising Anxieties, Mariann dives into the absurdist theater that is animal agriculture PR. From a tone-deaf defense of “necessary” mutilations (apparently clipping animals’ teeth is just like childproofing your home—who knew?), to some flattering paranoia about our movement’s supposed wealth and power, to the truly disturbing footage uncovered by Animal Partisan showing law enforcement conspiring…
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    21 mins
  • From Slaughterhouse to Out of Sight: Gail Eisnitz’s Lifelong Mission to Document Animal Suffering
    Oct 10 2025
    In this powerful episode, we speak with legendary investigator Gail Eisnitz about her new memoir, Out of Sight: An Undercover Investigator’s Fight for Animal Rights and Her Own Survival. Eisnitz shares her remarkable journey from HSUS writer to becoming their only female national investigator, all while battling an undiagnosed visual processing disorder. With unflinching honesty, she recounts her decades-long fight to…
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    46 mins
  • The Hen Report: “We Are Just One Other Being” | Veganic Farming with Jimmy Videle
    Oct 9 2025
    In this episode of The Hen Report, Jimmy Videle joins the hens to discuss veganic farming at his Québec farm where he grows food without animal inputs, introduces his new book “Preserving Our Sacred Lands,” and shares details about the upcoming Veganic Summit (November 7-9). The hosts also cover Zoe Rosenberg’s animal rescue trial receiving coverage in the San Francisco Chronicle…
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    46 mins
  • Reading Between Industry Lines: What Gives Big Meat the Cold Sweats | Rising Anxieties
    Oct 7 2025
    In this revealing episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan peels back the paper-thin veneer of PR to expose what’s really making Big Meat break into a sweat. From industry giants simultaneously fighting and adopting plant-based alternatives to the hilariously transparent attempts to convince consumers that dairy cows don’t actually care about their calves (spoiler alert: they absolutely do), we’re treated to…
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    25 mins
  • What’s Next for Animals with Tracy Reiman, PETA’s New President
    Oct 3 2025
    This episode explores the vision and priorities of Tracy Reiman, PETA‘s new president with over three decades of experience in animal advocacy. In this compelling conversation, Reiman shares insights into PETA’s evolving strategies to reach younger generations through innovative technology, while continuing their groundbreaking work through investigations, campaigns, and legal action. With 10.4 million members worldwide, PETA remains focused on creating…
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    44 mins
  • The Hen Report: “When Something Shifts” | Theories of Change in Animal Advocacy and Jane Goodall’s Legacy
    Oct 2 2025
    In this week’s episode of The Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann navigate everything from protein powder debates to theories of change in animal activism with their signature blend of warmth and wit. The duo shares breaking news about Jane Goodall’s passing at 91—reflecting on her revolutionary approach to animal research and advocacy—while lamenting environmental organizations’ persistent reluctance to directly address animal…
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    33 mins
  • How Media Hides the Truth About Soy | Rising Anxieties
    Sep 30 2025
    In this spirited episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan ditches the intro song and dives headfirst into the media’s maddening blind spots around animal agriculture. With her trademark blend of righteous indignation and sharp wit, Mariann unpacks how mainstream outlets consistently fail to connect the dots between soy production, deforestation, and animal feed—all while industry spin doctors work overtime to rebrand…
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    24 mins