VegTalk

Paul Shapiro and Nathan Runkle on this Week’s Undercover Investigations

erik@vegan.com (Erik Marcus) — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:29:11 +0000

This has been an unprecedented week in terms of exposing animal agribusiness cruelty to the masses, and in this second VegTalk podcast of the day, I welcome Paul Shapiro and Nathan Runkle to the show. Paul is Senior Director of the Factory Farming Campaign run by the Humane Society of the United States. Just today, HSUS released an undercover investigation revealing rampant animal cruelty at stockyards in four different states. Nathan Runkle is the Founder of Mercy For Animals. Vegan.com has a blog entry written by Paul from earlier today recapping the widespread media coverage generated by Mercy For Animals’ just-announced California egg farm investigation. This podcast is 17 minutes.

Justin Leaf of Compassionate Action for Animals

erik@vegan.com (Erik Marcus) — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:16:08 +0000

In the first of two VegTalk podcasts released today, I welcome Justin Leaf to the show. Justin is the Volunteer Coordinator for Compassionate Action for Animals. The group will be holding its “Their Lives, Our Voices” conference in Minneapolis on June sixth through eighth. Discounted registration to the conference has just been extended to Friday, May 16th. Justin and I talk about the upcoming conference as well as Compassionate Action’s accomplishments in making the Twin Cities a veggie hotspot. This podcast is 18 minutes.

Dr. Joel Fuhrman on Excellence in Eating

erik@vegan.com (Erik Marcus) — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:12:43 +0000

I’m excited to welcome one of the world’s bestselling and most influential diet doctors to today’s VegTalk podcast. Dr. Joel Fuhrman is the author of the runaway bestseller Eat to Live. This month, he’s continued his work with the publication of his groundbreaking two-volume set: Eat for Health. Our conversation today provides a splendid introduction to Dr. Fuhrman’s innovative approach to losing weight, reducing risk of disease, and enjoying better health. You can learn more about Dr. Fuhrman, and join his email list, at DrFuhrman.com. Today’s podcast is 25 minutes.

Brendan Brazier on Health, Raw Foods, and Athletic Performance

erik@vegan.com (Erik Marcus) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:55:23 +0000

We’ve got a fitness and nutrition oriented podcast for this week, as I welcome author and professional triathlete Brendan Brazier to the show. I highly recommend Brendan’s new book, The Thrive Diet. This week’s podcast is 26 minutes.

Bonus Podcast: Glass Walls and Video

erik@vegan.com (Erik Marcus) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:05:46 +0000

An important activism opportunity has just emerged, which I discuss in today’s bonus podcast. In the wake of the HSUS Chino slaughterhouse investigation, several members of Congress are now calling for video cameras to be installed at slaughterhouses. Naturally, the USDA is dead set against this. Here’s an opportunity to grab ahold of this issue and take advantage of this window of opportunity. I ask that people interested in pushing this forward contact me. Please give today’s show a listen and be in touch! Link to AP Story. Link to LA Times story. Today’s podcast is eighteen minutes.

Ani Phyo on Raw Foods

erik@vegan.com (Erik Marcus) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:49:31 +0000

Today on the VegTalk podcast I talk to Ani Phyo, one of the most successful raw food vegan cookbook authors working today. Her book, Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen, is a gorgeous introduction to raw food preparation. Her website offers a ton of useful info, a blog, and links to her many cooking videos. She recommends the RawSchool.com site for additional information on the raw food lifestyle. The show today is: 32 minutes.

Philip Lymbery of Compassion in World Farming

erik@vegan.com (Erik Marcus) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:04:08 +0000

The show today features an interview with Philip Lymbery about the European animal protection scene. Philip is Chief Executive of one of the top European animal protection organizations, Compassion in World Farming. Here are a couple of their campaigns worth checking out: The Good Egg Awards, and Handle with Care. Today’s podcast is 25 minutes.

Bonus VegTalk Podcast: Paul Shapiro on California and Colorado

erik@vegan.com (Erik Marcus) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:49:45 +0000

Paul Shapiro, Senior Director of HSUS’ Factory Farming Campaign, joins me this morning for a chat about the California ballot initiative as well as Colorado’s big out-of-nowhere victory against veal and gestation crates. I’ll be back tomorrow with another show, this time featuring Philip Lymbery, the Chief Executive of Compassion in World Farming. Today’s podcast is 23 minutes.

John Goodwin of HSUS on Animal Fighting

erik@vegan.com (Erik Marcus) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:54:48 +0000

I’m pleased to welcome John Goodwin to today’s podcast. John manages the Animal Fighting Issues campaigns for HSUS. The scumbags who organize dog and rooster fights have had numerous setbacks since Michael Vick got sent to the big house this past November, and John gives us a full update. Today’s podcast is 24 minutes.

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animal rights, cruelty

Robin Robertson on Spring Veggies

erik@vegan.com (Erik Marcus) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:09:33 +0000

Welcome back to our second VegTalk podcast. Today’s show features Robin Robertson, one of the best and most prolific vegan cookbook authors. Robin’s books include Vegan Planet, Quick-Fix Vegetarian, and the brand new and utterly fantastic Vegan Fire & Spice. On today’s show, Robin and I talk about what to do with the early spring produce that’s just coming into season. No need to take notes while listening — she’s collected this advice and posted it to her blog. Prior to the interview, I extend thanks to a couple contributors. John Beske created not just the new Vegan.com masthead, but also the VegTalk podcast image. And Randy Jackson of Zebra was kind enough to provide VegTalk’s new theme music.

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spicy, vegan, cooking, vegetables