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Hope for the Animals

Hope Bohanec
Veganism
Animal Rights
Animal Welfare
Humane Hoax
Animal Agriculture
Speciesism
Compassion
Animal Advocacy
Compassionate Living
College Activism
Humane Farming
Animal Protection
Cage-Free Eggs
Social Justice
Ahimsa
Philosophy
Environmental Impact
Food Systems
Animal Rescue
Eugene Vegan Fest

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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We are welcoming back to the podcast Erin Wing. She first joined us on Episode 115 to talk about her undercover investigative work. Hope has invited Erin back on the show to help us connect the dots between oppressions that affect humans and non-huma... more

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MUSIC BONUS on this episode! Hope has a wonderful conversation with vegan musician Brent Ratkovich. A singer and guitarist, Brent has recently been focused on a recording project that will produce three animal rights, vegan themed songs. They will be... more

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From environmental protection to animal advocacy, on this episode we explore the connection of protecting wild animals and places to a vegan ethic of nonviolence. Jack Gescheidt created his TreeSpirit Project to use art, advocacy and activism to rais... more

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We start this episode with a movie review from Hope of the new pro-animal film The Sheep Detective. Then we move into a conversation with Kathy Cullen, founder of Jolene's Retreat. Kathy and Hope discuss rescues and the residents of Jolene’s Retreat ... more

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Recent Guests

Erin Wing
Deputy Director of Investigations for Animal Outlook and former undercover investigator
Animal Outlook
Episode: Connecting Oppressions with Erin Wing
Brent Ratkovich
Vegan musician and animal advocate who founded One Cow Army and Animal Compassion Eugene
Animal Compassion Eugene
Episode: Helping Animals, Finding Balance with Brent Ratkovich
Jack Gescheidt
Creator of the TreeSpirit Project; environmental and vegan activist
TreeSpirit Project / Activist
Episode: Owls, Cows, Duplicity and Deception with Jack Gescheidt
Kathy Cullen
Founder of Jolene's Retreat sanctuary
Jolene's Retreat
Episode: Animal Agency and Sanctuary with Kathy Cullen
Reverend Carol Saunders
Ordained Unity and Interfaith Minister, host of The Spiritual Forum, author
Unity Village / The Spiritual Forum / Whole Planet Spirituality Forum and Retreat
Episode: Gathering with Spiritual Vegans with Rev. Carol Saunders
Brittany Drake
Campaigns Director for The Protego Foundation
The Protego Foundation
Episode: Animal Freedom Through Fandom with Brittany Drake
Kathleen Gage
Founder of Vegan Visibility; business consultant, marketing strategist, and podcast host
Vegan Visibility; Plant Based Eating for Health (podcast)
Episode: Vegan Visibility with Kathleen Gage
Amber Canavan
Associate Director of Vegan Campaigns at PETA
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
Episode: Cage-Free Cracked Open with Amber Canavan
David Michelson
Lead organizer behind the ballot initiative campaign in Oregon to ban killing and breeding of all animals statewide
IP28 campaign / Hope for the Animals
Episode: Voting for a Compassionate Future with David Michelson

Host

Hope Bohanec
Host of Hope for the Animals; activist and author

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Great Podcast!!!

    Thank you Hope for your refreshingly insightful comments, I always come away from each episode feeling like I’m not the only one who cares about animals and our earth!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrs Amanda Panda
    United States6 months ago
  • 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years 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 States2 years 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 States3 years ago

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Host is insightful and compassionate, guiding meaningful conversations.
Guests bring diverse expertise, from activism to academia.
Sound quality and pacing vary by episode, but content remains informative and inspiring.
Interviews balance ethics with actionable advocacy ideas.
Community feel and practical takeaways are frequent strengths.

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Connecting Oppressions with Erin Wing
Q: Do you have some advice for animal advocates and how as an animal advocate community, we can be more sensitive to human oppressions and make these connections?
Wing recommends listening to people who have experienced marginalization, supporting their leadership, and actively seeking knowledge to become better allies.
Connecting Oppressions with Erin Wing
Q: How did you get into activism?
Wing describes how experiences with poverty, violence, and food insecurity shaped her empathy, and how documentaries about animal agriculture led her to veganism and undercover investigations.
Helping Animals, Finding Balance with Brent Ratkovich
Q: Can you talk more about finding balance, especially as an activist?
Ratkovich describes stepping back from activism after noticing frustration and burnout, and returning to music and other joyful activities. He says balance helped him continue advocating more sustainably and gave him a way to combine his creative work with animal advocacy.
Helping Animals, Finding Balance with Brent Ratkovich
Q: Why and when did you go vegan? What's your vegan origin story?
Ratkovich went vegan in 2013 after seeing the PETA video “Meet Your Meat” and later learning that his cholesterol remained high. He began eating plant-based for health reasons, and his concern for animals became central to his lifestyle.
Animal Agency and Sanctuary with Kathy Cullen
Q: How do you handle the realities of space and resources when new rescues come in?
We accept that there is never a perfect time to rescue; you assess needs, secure funding, and move forward while being honest about capacity, which often means saying no to new rescues when full.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hope for the Animals

What is Hope for the Animals about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on veganism, animal welfare, and systemic change, featuring in-depth conversations with activists, researchers, and educators who explore how culture, policy, media, and personal ethics intersect with animal rights. Episodes often dissect marketing myths, cage-free and humane labeling, and the broader movement toward animal liberation, while highlighting practical advocacy, sanctuary work, and community organizing. Noteworthy are its cross-disciplinary guests, a consistent emphasis on compassionate living across personal and professional spheres, and a mission to equip listeners with actionable ideas to influence policy, industries, and public perception. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful storytelling, rigorously so... more

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Recent guests on Hope for the Animals include:

1. Erin Wing
2. Brent Ratkovich
3. Jack Gescheidt
4. Kathy Cullen
5. Reverend Carol Saunders
6. Brittany Drake
7. Kathleen Gage
8. Amber Canavan

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