On this episode, our guest is author, philosopher, and animal activist Jeff Sebo.

Jeff is an associate professor of environmental studies and an affiliated professor of bioethics, medical ethics, philosophy, and law at New York University. He is the author of two books, "Saving Animals, Saving Ourselves" (2022) and "The Moral Circle: Who Matters, What Matters, and Why" (2025).

This conversation covers human exceptionalism, why we must give moral consideration to insects and bugs, and much more.

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The Animal Liberation Hour welcomes Jonathan Dickstein PhD, professor of Vegan Studies at Arihanta Institute. His current work focuses on Jainism and contemporary ecological issues, and extends into Critical Animal Studies, and Food Studies.

This episode covers the nature of Ahimsa, the path of nonviolence, how Jainism views veganism, tips for street outreach with folks from various religious backgrounds, the spiritual nature of animals and much more.

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In this episode, we chat with April Noga and Phoebe Conner, the compassionate visionaries behind Chicagoland Pig Rescue, a non-profit committed to boots-on-the-ground efforts, education, sanctuary support, and all things pig rescue in the Midwest and beyond.

We explore the passion that sparked the inception of Chicagoland Pig Rescue, the challenges and joys of their work, and most importantly, how, with even a handful of resources, you can make a world of difference for animals in need.

Prepare to be inspired by 2 fearless women and staunch grassroots activists for pigs!

Follow their remarkable work on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, and if you're able to donate, please do so to support their important life-saving work.

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Jim Mason is an author and attorney who focuses on human/animal concerns. His latest book is Madness: The Deep Driver of Our Climate Crisis Lessons From My Family Farm, He also wrote An Unnatural Order: The Roots of Our Destruction of Nature and co-authored The Ethics of What We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter with ethicist Peter Singer.

Jim is a long-time activist for over 50 years. In this episode, he talks about speciesism, human elitism and how/why humans have become so disconnected from nonhuman animals, as well as the ramifications of that disconnection.

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Hope Bohanec is a long-time activist. She has published two books on the subject of humanewashing and greenwashing: The Ultimate Betrayal: Is There Happy Meat? and The Humane Hoax: Essays Exposing the Myth of Happy Meat, Humane Dairy, and Ethical Eggs. She created and hosts the Hope for the Animals Podcast.

On this show, Hope talks about the myth of happy meat, greenwashing, humanewashing as well as the spiritual nature of compassion and nonviolence, and so much more.

Please visit www.compassionate-living.org

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Todd Friedman, founder of Arthur's Acres, has found his path in life. He is determined to save pigs and change public perception about them along the way.

In this heart-warming episode, Todd talks about how pigs enrich his life, fascinating facts about pigs, what sanctuary life is truly like and much more. He shares sad stories that have happy endings.

This episode will tug on your heart-strings and give you a new-found appreciation for pigs.

Please visit www.arthursacresanimalsanctuary.org

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Ryuji Chua is a filmmaker and animal advocate who creates educational resources about animal ethics. On this episode, Ryuji talks about his documentary, "How Conscious Can a Fish Be?”

Other topics include, how understanding human psychology helps us become better animal advocates, tips for producing your own documentary, and why animal extinction might be good after all.

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This episode features Sarah Salluzzo & Jonina Turzi, CoFounders of Lancaster Farm Sanctuary. We chat about the nature of farm sanctuaries and their role in the animal liberation movement. You will be inspired by the hard work Sarah & Jonina do every day to save lives and inspire change.

Please visit www.lancasterfarmsanctuary.org

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