Ep.321: For Cesar Chavez Day, A Lesson In Empathy From Barbara J. King
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by Emil Guillermo; PETA
2h ago
Cesar Chavez fought for farmworker rights, but he was also a devout animal lover and did not eat animal flesh. In honor of Cesar Chavez Day (March 31), we reprise our interview with Barbara J. King who talks about empathy toward animals. For some like Chavez it's developed over time through their dogs and animal companions, as King explains, recognizing empathy in animals is a two-way street. Contact us at PETA.org The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activ ..read more
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Ep. 320: The Animal Cruelty of No-Kill Shelters in Los Angeles
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by Emil Guillermo; PETA
6d ago
It's an emergency situation at the animal shelters in Los Angeles, which are suffering from an overpopulation problem that, in turn, shuts out the growing number of animals that still need homes. The city's"no-kill" policy was intended to be a "feel-good" measure, but it has resulted in a lack of space in increasingly crowded shelters and animals abandoned on the street. PETA Sr.VP Lisa Lange talks to Emil Guillermo about how the situation got this way and how "no-kill" is no answer to the city's dog and cat overpopulation. Go to PETA.org to find out more. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's la ..read more
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Ep. 319: Deaths At the Iditarod Hasten PETA's Call To End Cruel Race
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by Emil Guillermo; PETA
2w ago
A third dog died on March 12 at the 2024 Iditarod, the 1,000-mile race of animal cruelty held every year in Alaska. A three-year-old male dog named Henry is the third death in three days. Two other race dogs, Bog, a two-year-old, and George, a four-year-old both died on Sunday. "The Iditarod is the shame of Alaska," said Tracy Reiman, PETA's executive vice president. "How many more dogs need to die before this stops?"  These are the first deaths of dogs in the race since 2019. PETA Sr.campaigner Melanie Johnson, who has worked to end the Iditarod for six years, talks to host Emil Guillerm ..read more
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Ep.318: Get the link to watch New PETA Doc Now Free On YouTube--Exec. Producer Bill Maher's "THE FAILED EXPERIMENT."
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by Emil Guillermo; PETA
3w ago
Watch "The Failed Experiment," a new documentary executive produced by Bill Maher, available now for free on YouTube. (See the link below). Kathy Guillermo, PETA Sr.VP on Laboratory Investigations, says too many people don't understand what animal experimentation is all about. Catch up quickly. Listen to the podcast and then watch the documentary to find out how animals continue to be tortured in laboratories in the name of science. The documentary premiered on Prime Video and can still be accessed there. See "The Failed Experiment" on YouTube for free here.   The PETA Podcast PETA, the w ..read more
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Ep. 317: "Christspiracy" Director Kip Andersen Asks How would Jesus Kill An Animal For A Meal.
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by Emil Guillermo; PETA
1M ago
Kip Andersen, director of "Cowspiracy," "Seaspiracy," and "What the Health," now adds to his accomplishments the new movie, "Christspiracy," on the ethical and spiritual questions around killing animals for meat. With co-creator Kameron Waters, the movie opens in more than 600 theaters on March 20. For tickets, go to Christspiracy.com and use the code word PETA so that 10 percent of the proceeds will go to PETA. Or press the donate button on the site to give even more. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to f ..read more
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Ep. 315: Bainbridge, Georgia Residents Fight Monkey Farm With Assist From PETA
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by Emil Guillermo; PETA
1M ago
A new company formed by former key employees of Charles River Labs and Envigo is trying to build a monkey farm in Bainbridge, Decatur County,  Georgia that will house up to 30,000 monkeys to be bred for experimentation. But they never told the residents about the plans. Now PETA is helping them put a stop to the project. Amy Meyer, PETA's manager of primate experimentation, talks to Emil Guillermo. Take action here. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders ..read more
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Ep. 314: PETA'S Equine Matters Update: From Clydesdales to the Crystal Meth Race Horse
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by Emil Guillermo; PETA
1M ago
TV's "Saturday Night Live" did a one-liner on the crystal meth racehorse in Ohio. Find out why the real story is not all that funny. Plus, despite a happy ending with the Clydesdales featured in a Super Bowl ad, cruelty and horse abuse continue. And it's often undetected by law enforcement were it not for whistleblowers and the advocacy of PETA. If you see something, say something. Call the Whistleblower Hotline at 706-WHISTLE. OR email horseabuse@peta.org. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why ..read more
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Ep.313: Compassion for Animals is Universal As PETA Latino Puts Pressure to End the Cruelty at Miami Seaquarium
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by Emil Guillermo; PETA
2M ago
PETA Latino has kept the pressure on Miami Seaquarium ever since the death of Lolita the Orca last year. Now Miami-Dade County officials want the park shutdown for its pattern of animal abuse and new violations from the USDA citing the Animal Welfare Act. PETA Latino's Alicia Aguayo talks to PETA Podcast host, Emil Guillermo. Take action now at PETA.org The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need m ..read more
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Ep. 312: "Survival At Stake"--New Book by PETA'S Poorva Joshipura
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by Emil Guillermo, PETA
2M ago
Poorva Joshipura, Sr. VP of International Affairs for PETA Foundation UK, has authored her second book, "Survival at Stake." It's about how too often we forget that our lives are intertwined with all other animals and how unless we change our ways and treat animals more kindly or even go vegan, our survival as a species is at stake. Available where books are sold. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why ani ..read more
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Ep. 311: PETA On Why The King Of England Should Go Faux Bear Fur
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by Emil Guillermo; PETA
2M ago
Bears are killed in Canada then shipped to the UK to be used as ceremonial caps for Buckingham Palace guards, a PETA investigation found.  One bear, one cap, one needless atrocity. Join the movement to end the wearable trophy hunt, go to PETA.org and urge the Ministry of Defense to use faux bear fur. Emil Guillermo talks with PETA UK's Kate Werner. See the PETA bear investigation here. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, poli ..read more
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