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When a truck carrying lab monkeys overturned near the Louisiana–Mississippi border, it set off a wave of fear, outrage, and speculation. In this episode of Overruled, David and Brad dig into the bizarre and unsettling story of the Tulane University research monkeys that escaped in late October 2025. They unpack the viral headlines, the ethical dilemmas of primate research, the local mother who shot one of the monkeys, and the ongoing debate over transparency in taxpayer-funded laboratories.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

💥 The truck crash and monkey escape
🔬 Lab secrecy and NIH funding
⚖️ The ethics of animal testing
👩‍👧 A mom’s controversial decision
🌪️ What this means for public safety

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The Louisiana SPCA has been serving pets and people for over a century, and their impact goes far beyond adoptions. In this episode, David talks with Rebecca Nguyen to share how LASPCA provides affordable veterinary care, community outreach, rescue operations, and vital education programs across the state. From spay and neuter initiatives to low-cost clinics and adoption events, the LASPCA is on a mission to keep pets healthy, safe, and loved.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

🏥 Veterinary Care: Affordable services that keep pets healthy and in homes

🐶 Adoption Programs: How the adoption process works and who’s eligible

🌎 Community Outreach: Programs that serve local families and their pets

💉 Spay & Neuter: Preventing pet overpopulation and promoting animal wellness

🏡 Fur-Ever Homes Event: Helping pets find loving families and second chances

💖 How to Help: Donation, adoption, and outreach opportunities

Resources for this episode:

🐾 Donate, Adopt & Learn more:

Website: https://www.louisianaspca.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laspca/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laspca?lang=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelaspca/

Inaugural Operation Fur-Ever Home Pet Adoption Event:

https://www.scottvicknair.com/operationfureverhome/

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In this episode, David sits down with Julie Frank and Vicki Johnson-Cain of Take Paws Rescue to discuss the growing challenges- and inspiring successes- of animal rescue work in Louisiana. They share what it takes to save, foster, and rehome hundreds of dogs each year while managing the emotional and financial demands of running a nonprofit. Discover how puppies like Dippin Dot have found their forever homes, and how you, too, can help transform the lives of countless pups waiting to be adopted.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

🚨 Rising Rescue Intakes: addressing Louisiana’s growing stray and surrender crisis

🐾 Take Paws Mission: the heart and history behind the organization

🏠 Fosters & Volunteers: how everyday people become lifesavers

💸 Adoption Process: what to expect and where the costs go

🎟️ Donations & Events: how the Big Bark Gala and fundraisers keep rescues running

📱 Community Engagement: using social media to spread awareness and save more dogs

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Learn more about Take Paws Rescue: https://www.takepawsrescue.org

Get Involved: https://www.takepawsrescue.org/get-involved

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