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Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal Liberation

Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan
Animal Rights
Veganism
Animal Agriculture
Animal Welfare
Factory Farming
Animal Rights Activism
Dairy Industry
Meat Industry
Bird Flu
PETA
Climate Change
Grassroots Activism
Animal Rights Movement
Activism
California
Artificial Intelligence
Companion Animals
Animal Law
Cultivated Meat
New York City

Join hosts Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan for intimate conversations with leading vegan activists, animal rights advocates, and changemakers transforming our world. Each week, Our Hen House brings you inspiring stories from the frontlines of animal liberation, practical activism strategies, and the latest developments in the fight for animal rights. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or newly ... more

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Animal advocacy researcher Björn Ólafsson (More Than Meats The Eye, Better Food Foundation, Spain’s Animal Welfare Observatory) joins Jasmin and Mariann to unpack new UK survey data on public attitudes toward factory farming, why cognitive dissonance... more

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This week’s Hen Report dives into what makes an ally “natural” for animal advocacy, questioning whether meat reducers, cruelty-free (but non-vegan) consumers, or regenerative farmers truly share the movement’s goals. Jasmin and Mariann also break dow... more

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This week’s Rising Anxieties discusses ASPCA’s “humane” shopping guide which has the industry in quite a tizzy, dismantles Temple Grandin’s feel-good slaughterhouse “culture” story, exposes the industry squeezing yet another product out of exploited ... more

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This week, Mariann Sullivan sits down with Cheryl Leahy, director of the newly launched Animal Law Practice Association (ALPA) at the Brooks Institute for Animal Rights Law and Policy, to unpack how the free program is training and connecting lawyers... more

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Recent Guests

Joanne Molinaro
The Korean Vegan, author and activist
The Korean Vegan (author)
Episode: The Korean Vegan on Culture, Compassion, and Cooking: Joanne Molinaro’s Path to Success
Hannah Thompson-Wieman
President, Animal Agriculture Alliance
Animal Agriculture Alliance
Episode: Litigation Anxiety, Oregon’s IP 28, and Cattle That Are Bred to Shut Up | Rising Anxieties
Renee King-Sonnen
Founder and executive director of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary
Rowdy Girl Sanctuary
Episode: Rocky Road to Redemption: Rowdy Girl’s Renee King-Sonnen on Faith, Sobriety, and Going Vegan
Joanna Zelman
Filmmaker and writer; former Dodo executive producer
The Dodo (formerly)
Episode: Cow Trip: How a Dairy Calf Rescue Road Trip Became a Viral Documentary
Dr. Jared Zelman
Emergency medicine physician; camel of the film
Independent (physician)
Episode: Cow Trip: How a Dairy Calf Rescue Road Trip Became a Viral Documentary
Joanna Zellman
Guest appearing for an interview
Episode: The Hen Report: “Everything Changes, Yet Nothing Changes” | Horse Carriage Ban, Vegan Food Policy & Animal Testing News
Jared Zellman
Guest appearing for an interview
Episode: The Hen Report: “Everything Changes, Yet Nothing Changes” | Horse Carriage Ban, Vegan Food Policy & Animal Testing News
Sol Anzorena
Artist and activist, co-founder of Protect the Porkies
Protect the Porkies
Episode: Protecting the Porcupine Mountains: Artists Sol Anzorena and Tom Grotewohl on Fighting the Copperwood Mine
Tom Grotewohl
Writer and musician, co-founder of Protect the Porkies
Protect the Porkies
Episode: Protecting the Porcupine Mountains: Artists Sol Anzorena and Tom Grotewohl on Fighting the Copperwood Mine

Hosts

Mariann Sullivan
Co-host and animal-rights advocate with a background in activist leadership and media.
Jasmin Singer
Co-host and activist with a focus on interviewing guests and communicating movement narratives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 865 ratings
  • Honest yet Hopeful

    Jasmin and Mariann look into some of the worst crimes of humanity, but manage to leave me at the end of every episode with a sense of hope. Very focused on what can be done and what can be changed about a wide range of social issues impacting human and non-human animals alike.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MadelaineLC
    Canadaa year ago
  • Ever inspiring!

    I absolutely love Marianne and Jasmin. I’ve listened to Our Hen House since the beginning. They are the reason I switched from vegetarian to vegan and they are a (thrice weekly!) reminder of why I continue to choose veganism over a decade later. Thoughtful, intelligent, funny and grounded in the reality that things aren’t rosy right now- I appreciate their honestly and pragmatism while choosing to fight the good fight anyway.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dancingwiththeearth
    United Statesa year ago
  • I love the hen report!

    I’ve listened to all episodes of our hen house (many of them twice!)

    I love the new format of The Hen Report as the top of the show was always my favourite where we get to catch up with Jasmin and Mariann. I could listen to them chat about their lives and animals rights every day. So if you’d just make a daily 1 hour hen report that would be fab. Hehe.

    The only thing is I’d keep it to just Jasmin and Mariann rather than an extra interview as listening to them chat is so entertaining and restful.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Veganhen
    Australiaa year ago
  • Funny, blunt, inspiring, interesting …

    Jasmin and Mariann are my friends, my inspiring campaigning advocates and truth tellers. They have funny, inspiring and funny chats with each other and some incredible guests. They focus almost exclusively on animal rights which is such a refreshing angle in the vegan podcast world. They share their and my highs and lows, funny stories, outrage and anger at the latest news. Anxiety is Rising a pertinent and blunt examination of current events. This is my favourite podcast. I love it, love it,... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Philzup
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Favorite podcast!

    I look forward to this podcast every week! Great hosts, great guests, great content. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adridun33
    United States2 years ago

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The show occasionally faces critiques about pacing or host dynamics in some episodes.
The hosts mix activism with thoughtful interviews and stay hopeful.
Listeners view it as essential for staying informed in the animal-rights space.
Community feel and consistency are strong positives.
The show successfully motivates action while staying engaging and informative.
Guests are diverse and consistently thought-provoking.

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Cow Trip: How a Dairy Calf Rescue Road Trip Became a Viral Documentary
Q: What is Cow Trip about and why was it made?
It's about a dairy farmer choosing to let a calf live and the road trip to sanctuary where the calves bond; the filmmakers aimed to show humanity, agency in animals, and the complexities of dairy farming.
Protecting the Porcupine Mountains: Artists Sol Anzorena and Tom Grotewohl on Fighting the Copperwood Mine
Q: With high-priced lobbyists against you, how do you make your voices heard and sustain momentum?
Through persistent on-the-ground organizing, storytelling from community members, and mobilizing large numbers of people to show up at events and meetings, which creates visible pressure that rivals moneyed interests.
Protecting the Porcupine Mountains: Artists Sol Anzorena and Tom Grotewohl on Fighting the Copperwood Mine
Q: How did you start the campaign and begin to gather support?
We started by creating a website to spread information, launched a Change.org petition, and built an Instagram presence; over time, posts and reels increased visibility and drew thousands of supporters.
Wayne Hsiung’s Landmark Animal Rescue Appeal Wins Some, Loses Some: What It Means for the Right to Rescue
Q: Can you explain why the court refused to apply the necessity defense to animal harm, despite public policy against cruelty to animals?
The panel suggested the defense doesn't apply to animals as a matter of law, then raised various concerns about how imminent the harm was and how the action was planned, effectively shifting what should be jury questions into a legal threshold that limits the defense.
The Hen Report: “Get Connected” | Building Global Community at AVA Summit 2026
Q: What should a first-timer coming to AVA Toronto expect?
Julia explains the two pre-sessions designed to help newcomers maximize the summit, along with networking through Hive and the Whova app to arrange meetings, access the program, and connect with attendees.

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Intimate conversations with leading vegan activists and animal-rights changemakers, offering practical activism strategies and updates on the movement. Episodes blend rigorous policy and industry analysis with personal storytelling, highlighting campaigns, legal battles, and grassroots outreach across the globe. Notable strengths include a consistent focus on actionable change, a willingness to tackle controversial topics, and a format that pairs in-depth interviews with timely movement updates that help listeners translate passion into impact.

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2. Hannah Thompson-Wieman
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