Vegan consumerism vs. animal liberation; an interview with Pacific Wild’s Ian McAllister on the B.C. wolf cull; and a feature interview with Compassion Over Killing’s Liz Hallinan on the cruelties and politics of foie gras.
Author: Alison Cole
Co-host/co-producer of the weekly radio show Animal Voices Vancouver.
Effective Letter Writing Techniques for the Animals, and the Deer Cull in Oak Bay, BC
We talk about New Year’s resolutions to advocate for the animals; plus an interview with author and activist Robin Lamont on Effective Letter Writing Techniques for the Animals; and a feature interview with DeerSafe Victoria’s Kelly Carson on the deer cull in Oak Bay, BC.
Ending cruel practices on animals in Canada: Be Cruelty-Free Campaign, and Horse-Drawn Carriages in Victoria, BC
An interview with Jordan Riechert of Island Animal Liberation and The Critical Cat on banning the horse-drawn carriages in Victoria, BC, plus a feature interview with HSI Canada’s Aviva Vetter on the Be Cruelty-Free campaign and ending animal testing for cosmetics in Canada. Also, how you can be in a vegan music video, and a beautiful alternative to marine captivity.
The Ultimate Betrayal: Is There Happy Meat?
We talk about last week’s Animal Liberation Talent Show, plus do an in depth feature interview with Hope Bohanec, author of “The Ultimate Betrayal: Is There Happy Meat?”, on the myth of humane meat.
4th Annual Compassionate ThanksLiving Celebration
Celebrate a 4th annual vegan Compassionate ThanksLiving Potluck this Monday, October 13th by partaking in this feast of thanks and bounty. Build community and share delicious nourishment with like-minded people. Socialize with new and old friends over a selection of live musical entertainment. All are welcome to attend!
Activist Profile: Alexandra Paul, & Vegan Food Labeling Politics in Canada
The Disrupt Speciesism Challenge, a feature Activist Profile interview with actress Alexandra Paul, and an interview on vegan food product labeling politics in Canada with Field Roast owner David Lee.
Animals Are Not Things, and Gena Hamshaw on Choosing Raw
Animal exploitation at the PNE; Montreal SPCA lawyer Sophie Gaillard on “Animals are not things” manifesto; and a feature interview with Choosing Raw’s Gena Hamshaw on animal compassion and vegan nutrition.
Top 6 Vegan Food Picks of L.A., and Highlights of the 2014 Animal Rights Conference
A recap of Veg Fest Vancouver and the Vancouver premiere of “Cowspiracy”, plus Top 6 Vegan Food Pick of L.A., and highlights from the 2014 Animal Rights Conference.
What Animals Can Teach Us About the Origins of Good and Evil, and Banning the Rodeo in BC
An interview with BC Green Party leader Adam Olsen on banning the rodeo in BC, and a feature interview with author Jeffrey Moussaeiff Masson on “Beasts: What Animals Can Teach Us About the Origins of Good and Evil”.
Farmageddon: The True Cost of Cheap Meat, & Dogs in Hot Cars in the Summer
Empty the Tanks, vegan finds in Portland, a feature interview with author Philip Lymbery on “Farmageddon: The True Cost of Cheap Meat”, and BCSPCA’s Lorie Chortyk on Dogs in Hot Cars in the Summer.