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Hope for the Animals

Hope Bohanec
Veganism
Animal Rights
Animal Welfare
Animal Advocacy
Compassion
Speciesism
Humane Hoax
Philosophy
Compassionate Living
Ahimsa
Eugene Vegan Fest
Ethics
Cage-Free Eggs
Human Rights
Food Empowerment Project
Food Justice
Storytelling
Dairy Industry
Animal Agriculture
Sustainability

Longtime animal advocate, Hope Bohanec, covers a variety of farmed animal issues including the ethical, environmental, spiritual, heartbreaking and heartwarming aspects of living vegan. Hope has engaging conversations with inspiring guests focusing on critical reasons for living a vegan lifestyle and covering current topics such as the humane hoax, environmental impact, speciesism, and effective o... more

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In this solo episode of Hope for the Animals, host Hope Bohanec breaks down major recent developments shaking the vegan and animal advocacy world. From the return of beef and dairy to the top of U.S. dietary guidelines, to government-backed support f... more

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Grassroots activism is at the heart of justice movements, but animal advocacy has undergone significant changes in recent years. The grassroots has dried up and resources and energy has shifted. Laila Kassam has dedicated the past decade to researchi... more

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Hope’s husband, Cogen, returns to the show for a unique discussion on the portrayal of animal personhood in media. They delve into the evolution of children’s entertainment and examine the representation of animals as individual, intelligent persons.... more

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On this episode we explore Buddhism with Forrest Tierce, U.S. Project Director for Dharma Voices for Animals (DVA). DVA works to raise awareness on the connection between the ecological crisis caused by animal agriculture and Buddhist ethics—helping ... more

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Laila Kassam
Executive Director of Project Phoenix, co-founder of Animal Think Tank
Episode: Building a Mass Movement for Animal Freedom with Laila Kassam
Forrest Tierce
A dedicated vegan for 18 years, US Project's Director for Dharma Voices for Animals.
Dharma Voices for Animals
Episode: Compassion for All Beings with Forrest Tierce
Dr. Faraz Harsini
Founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection, food systems and biomedical scientist
Allied Scholars for Animal Protection
Episode: Vegan Education with Dr. Faraz Harsini
Lia Wilbourn
Farmed Animals Campaign Coordinator at In Defense of Animals and activist across several platforms.
In Defense of Animals
Episode: The Humane Deception with Lia Wilbourn
Zoe Novic
Executive Director of the Center for Animal Protection and Education
Center for Animal Protection and Education
Episode: Farmed Animal Sanctuaries: Emotion, Connection, and Effective Advocacy with Zoe Novic
Janet O'Shea
Author and professor focused on veganism, animal rights, and environmentalism.
UCLA
Episode: Vegan is a Boycott with Janet O-Shea
Patty Leon
Animal rights activist and co-author of 'True Justice 4 All'
Episode: Living and Loving Vegan with Patty Leon and Rich Winograd
Rich Winograd
Animal rights activist and co-author of 'True Justice 4 All'
Episode: Living and Loving Vegan with Patty Leon and Rich Winograd
John Sanbonmatsu
A professor of philosophy and author of The Omnivore's Deception
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Episode: The Omnivore’s Deception with John Sanbonmatsu

Host

Hope Bohanec
A long-time advocate for animal rights and veganism, Hope Bohanec engages with leading experts and fellow activists to discuss issues surrounding animal welfare, the environmental impact of animal agriculture, and the philosophy behind compassionate living. Her work seeks to inspire positive change and awareness regarding farmed animals.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 107 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Hope is a great interviewer- and her powerful conversations shed light on how each of us can contribute to a more compassionate and just world for all sentient beings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AngelaCrawford
    United States3 months ago
  • Fierce, and Do No Harm

    Another amazing and heartening episode today, this one with Diana Hulet, photojournalist with a fascinating story. Grateful to Hope Bohanec for her steady and ongoing advocacy for the animals and the planet. Highly recommend listening to her podcast! I feel part of a community that supports and sustains my own advocacy. I learn so much from each episode. Bravo, and thank you, Hope!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DebbyGale
    United States9 months ago
  • Love this podcast and its wide-ranging, deep conversations

    Hope’s latest interview with photographer and author Isabella La Rocca Gonzalez is a wide ranging and deep conversation. Another episode so worth listening to, of a podcast that is always informative and moving.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lisamollie2
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspirational

    This is a lovely, informative podcast that I enjoy listening to when I want a change from true crime. There are a couple glitches for me, though: the beginning editorializing doesn't seem always necessary. I understand it if there's some breaking news for or against animals/activists, but otherwise I just prefer the podcast to begin. I always fast-forward through this, and part of that may be the sound. I'm not yet caught up, but I'm currently listening to episodes from 2022, and the sound quali... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Simkha
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspirational

    This is a lovely, informative podcast that I enjoy listening to when I want a change from true crime. I am not sure how many non-vegans actually listen, which is always a problem when putting forward podcasts, groups, information, etc like this, and I think sometimes the beginning editorializing isn't always necessary. Or it could be that the sound is just frustratingly quiet. As a longtime activist/advocate for animals, I am glad that it's just the beginning that's quiet, rather than the interv... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simkha
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast's engaging and informative content that highlights critical issues related to animal rights and veganism.
The quality of guests and the depth of discussions are frequently praised as being both educational and thought-provoking.
Many express gratitude to the host for creating a community that supports activism and compassion towards animals.

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Compassion for All Beings with Forrest Tierce
Q: So Forrest, I do want you to talk about Dharma Voices for Animals and your role as the US Project's Director.
Dharma Voices for Animals is an international Buddhist organization that promotes animal advocacy, focusing on raising awareness about the ecological crisis caused by animal agriculture and Buddhist ethics.
The Humane Deception with Lia Wilbourn
Q: Why and when did you go vegan?
Lia explains that her vegan journey began in 2013 due to several pivotal moments, including discovering the realities of animal agriculture through multimedia.
Living and Loving Vegan with Patty Leon and Rich Winograd
Q: Why and when did you both go vegan?
Patty and Rich went vegan during COVID-19 after discovering the horrific realities of animal agriculture through research online, which opened the floodgates of awareness.
Vegan is a Boycott with Janet O-Shea
Q: What is the tension between individual change versus systematic change?
O'Shea explained that focusing solely on systematic change can be counterproductive and that individual behavior changes set the stage for larger societal transformations.
Vegan is a Boycott with Janet O-Shea
Q: Why and when did you go vegan?
Janet discussed her long and convoluted journey to veganism starting from childhood aversion to meat, transitioning to vegetarianism in her teens, and finally committing to veganism in 2012 after traveling and witnessing environmental crises.

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Recent guests on Hope for the Animals include:

1. Laila Kassam
2. Forrest Tierce
3. Dr. Faraz Harsini
4. Lia Wilbourn
5. Zoe Novic
6. Janet O'Shea
7. Patty Leon
8. Rich Winograd

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