Voices for the Animals

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Airs at: Fri, 11/22/2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Hosted by:

Michele Coppola

Produced by:

KBOO

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Interviews about animal rights issues

Every 4th Friday of the month from 10a -10:30am

"Voices for the Animals" is a monthly half-hour program that tackles the issues around animal rights and welfare. Host Michele Coppola features interviews and news with front-line activists and advocates who are working to make a difference in the lives of animals around the world.

(Music "Cajongo" by Gaia, played by Martin Watkinson on the cello & Cherita Meadows on the cajon.)

Visit us on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/Voices-for-the-Animals-944048602333464/timeline/#

Topic tags:

Animals, Activism, Agriculture, Food, Environment/Climate

Streams:

KBOO Stream 1

Program status:

Current

GOING VEGGIE in the New Year

Airs at: Mon, 12/26/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Voices for the Animals

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Host Dab Steadman talks with Amanda Otto and Tara Hathaway of NW Veg about the three compelling reasons to change to a Vegan lifestyle in the New Year. We discuss the effects of diet on "food animals", the environment, and one's personal health. We also learn abo... Read more

The Dark Side of Dairy: Interview with Marc Bekoff

Airs at: Mon, 11/28/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

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In this episode of Voices for the Animals, cohost Courtney Scott interviews Dr. Marc Bekoff, PhD, professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Marc has written many books including The Animal Manifesto and Rewilding Our H... Read more

WOLF RECOVERY IN OREGON

Airs at: Mon, 10/24/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

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Host Dab Steadman talks with Steve Pedery, Conservation Director at Oregon Wild... a Portland-based environmental organization. The topic is the recovery of the gray wolf in this state and how it is being affected by political concerns. We will discuss the return of wolve... Read more

BEYOND WORDS: What animals think and feel

Airs at: Mon, 09/26/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

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Dab Steadman talks with author, ecologist and activist Carl Safina about his latest book "Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel". Among many honors, Dr. Safina was the recipient of the McArthur "Genius" Award; has hosted the PBS TV series "Saving the Ocean" and ... Read more

Global March for Elephants and Rhinos

Airs at: Mon, 08/22/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

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Join Courtney Scott, host for today's episode of Voices for the Animals to hear about the Global March for Elephants and Rhinos, happening in Portland for the first time this year! Lisa Brisley, one of the key organizers for the event shares her knowledge about why this ... Read more

Interview with Darcy Dennett, director/producer of The Champions

Airs at: Mon, 07/25/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

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Their names belie their terrible past. Cherry Garcia, Handsome Dan, Little Red, Sally and Mel. But their brutal days spent in a dog fighting operaton are not the subject of this riveting film. In this episode of Voices for the Animals, host Courtney Scott interviews film... Read more

Talking Tofurky with Seth Tibbott

Airs at: Mon, 06/27/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

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Host Dab Steadman talks with Seth Tibbott, the founder and chairman of The Tofurky Company about the development of Tokurky- the first plant-based meat-alternative to a turkey dinner sold commercially in the US. Seth tells us what motivated him to switch his career to be... Read more

The Animal Ministry of the Unitarian Church

Airs at: Mon, 05/23/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

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In this episode of VFA, Courtney Scott interviews Keith Iding and Janice Clark of the Animal Ministry, an animal advocacy program of the Unitarian Church of Portland. Janice and Keith will enlighten our listeners about how this unique and inspiring group was formed, what it... Read more