Freedom of Species

This show features sociologist Corey Wrenn who discusses the moral dilemma of what to feed rescued carnivorous animals, as a starting point for a broader conversation about thinking systemically and beyond only relying on individual change in the animal movement. Links for the show: Corey’s article ‘How to Help When It Hurts? Think Systemic’ in the Animal Studies Journal: https://ro.uow.edu.au/asj/vol7/iss1/8/ Corey’s website: http://www.coreyleewrenn.com/ Nick’s talk ‘Who is to blame for harm to animals?': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A7aI6eSH3U&list=PLHEijYgem7IVCZIQOKsk6Ksv8nNh48NR1&index=7&t=916s&ab_channel=VeganSociology

We chat with Dr Liv Baker. Liv is a conservation behaviorist and an expert in wild animal welfare, with research focusing on the role individual, wild animals have in the health of their social groups and populations. We speak about about conservation, rewilding and the inner lives of animals.

On this show we’re joined by Rowan Taylor who discusses the connection between atheism and animal liberation, as well as the role that religion plays in promoting the consumption and use of other animals. Check out Rowan’s article on this topic, co-written with Kim Socha: https://animalliberationcurrents.com/why-are-so-few-christians-vegan/ Kim Socha has also published a book on this topic: https://www.amazon.com.au/Animal-Liberation-Atheism-Kim-Socha/dp/0988493810

We speak with Dr Zoei Sutton and Dr Corey Wrenn about the International Association for Vegan Sociologists, and the upcoming SOLD OUT conference running over the 7th-8th of August. We wanted to hear more about what vegan sociology is and what the conference is all about.

This show features cricketing legend and Veganuary ambassador Jason “Dizzy” Gillespie on the growing number of cricketers becoming vegan, reflections on his cricket career, the documentary Earthlings, challenging speciesism (discrimination based on species), the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement and Indigenous veganism.   Links for the show: Follow Gillespie on Twitter and Instagram @dizzy259 Watch Earthlings: http://www.nationearth.com/ Gillespie’s tweet supporting Black Lives Matter and challenging “All Lives Matter” messaging: https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/jason-gillespie-calls-out-cricket-great-rodney-hogg-for-all-lives-matter-twitter-post/news-story/59100c27f5ecf0bb27ba414bca8fe4a0 Veganuary: https://au.veganuary.com/ Emma Hurst’s interview with Gillespie: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2630628270540227

We chat with Dr Matthew Selinske, a postdoctoral research associate, in the ICON (Interdisciplinary Conservation) Science Research Group at RMIT University. We discuss some work that Matthew has published about what interventions are likely to have the biggest impact on reducing the consumption of cow flesh.You can find the article through this link, We have a steak in it: Eliciting interventions to reduce beef consumption and its impact on biodiversity.You can find out more about Matthew at his website.

On this show we’re joined by animal activist and sociologist Roger Yates. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including: his activism with the Vegan Information Project, online activism in a time when other forms of activism are less possible, challenging an “animals only” mindset in the movement, the animal rights versus welfare debate, and using humour in advocacy.  Links:Roger Yates on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw3l9bhw6n-Ry5xvcDYTArQThe Animal Rights Show: https://www.facebook.com/TheAnimalRightsShow/ The Vegan Information Project: https://www.facebook.com/theveganinformationproject/

We chat with Professor Hank Rothgerber from Bellarmine University, Kentucky, USA, about his research about human-animal interactions in the context of food choices. Through his work Hank aim’s to address how people psychologically approach eating animals.We discuss Hanks recent paper, ‘Meat-related cognitive dissonance: A conceptual framework for understanding how meat eaters reduce negative arousal from eating animals’.

We’re joined by comedian Myq Kaplan who discusses comedy and veganism. Check out Myq Kaplan's new album of stand-up comedy ‘A.K.A.’ at: https://www.blondemedicine.com/aka Look into all of his comedy at: http://myqkaplan.com/

We speak with Dr Mia Cobb about how people think about dogs. Mia is an animal welfare scientists researches dog welfare and human perceptions of dogs.Follow Mia on twitter @DoYouBelieveInDog.