Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!
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219 Dissection in the Classroom (Part 2): More Vegan than Vegan
March 19, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBIn part 2, we finish up our dissection in the classroom discussion by reviewing past and present day legislation around students' options for alternatives to dissection, what those are alternatives are, and reasons that dissection persists in public education. We also take a long segment in the middle to talk about media we're watching (Shrill and For The People)! The post 219 Dissection in the Classroom (Part 2): More Vegan than Vegan appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
218 Dissection in the Classroom (Part 1): A Very Vegan Episode
March 12, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBListener Kirstie kindly donated her time to a research topic that we've wanted to cover for ages dissection in educational settings. This is our first topic in a while that's hella vegan, whoop! Nichole had to run to catch a train to L.A., so we are splitting this into two parts. Today's episode covers the history of dissection in classes, statistics on animals, information about degree programs and requirements, and students' reactions to dissection. The post 218 Dissection in the Classro...
217 Jussie Smollet, Restorative Justice, and Perfect Victims
March 05, 2019 13:00 - 2 hours - 133 MBIn our continued meteoric rise to fame, we were tagged by Max S. Gordon on Twitter regarding an article he wrote about Jussie Smollet and decided to drop everything to talk about it The post 217 Jussie Smollet, Restorative Justice, and Perfect Victims appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
216 Media Recommendations: Trashy TV that Isn’t Garbage & Advice: Am I Holding a Grudge or Just Having Good Boundaries?
February 26, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBNichole is somehow sick AGAIN so we decided to take it a little easy this week and talk about guilty pleasure TV that manages to not be problematic, and answer a question from a listener about if she's "holding a grudge" by sticking to her boundaries with her abusive mother-in-law. The post 216 Media Recommendations: Trashy TV that Isn’t Garbage & Advice: Am I Holding a Grudge or Just Having Good Boundaries? appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
215 Advice Question: Moderating While Privileged?
February 19, 2019 11:30 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBWe got a thoughtful question from long-time listener Jackson about moderating marginalized folks while being a person who has a lot of privilege. Having had some experience with this ourselves, we tackle this quandary and the bigger philosophical issues around it with our usual gusto! The post 215 Advice Question: Moderating While Privileged? appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
214 About Dating and Stuff! So…We’re Both Queer…Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
February 12, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 99.3 MBIn an unexpected turn of events, we decided to finally come out on today's episode. Forgive us for being a bit scattered and a little tipsy! The post 214 About Dating and Stuff! So…We’re Both Queer…Happy Valentine’s Day!!! appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
213 4 Years!
February 05, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBToday we're celebrating our 4 year anniversary with really bad jokes, rants, and walk down memory lane... The post 213 4 Years! appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
212 Lotsa News + Advice Question: The Ethics of Working a Non-Vegan Job
January 29, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBToday we discuss some current events at length, and then talk about a question posed by a member of the VWPA Society that questions the ethics of having a job that is not vegan, and that might require you to go directly against your vegan morals. The post 212 Lotsa News + Advice Question: The Ethics of Working a Non-Vegan Job appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
211 On the Government Shutdown
January 22, 2019 10:30 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBWe're popping off about the government shutdown today - this irresponsible pressure test that we're all failing. Plus, capitalism sucks. Shocking, coming from us, we know... The post 211 On the Government Shutdown appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
210 Vegan Activism or Evangelism?
January 15, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBWe were inspired by yet another awesome post in the VWPA Society. This week, we discuss how, or if, vegan activism is any different from Christian evangelism, or any other type of religious conversion tactics. The post 210 Vegan Activism or Evangelism? appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
209 Being Intentional as a Form of Resistance
January 08, 2019 11:45 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBWe answer a listener question from our fave, Mohera, and then talk about being intentional with our time as a form of resistance. The post 209 Being Intentional as a Form of Resistance appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
208 Staying Strong in the New Year
January 01, 2019 10:02 - 50 minutes - 49.4 MBHello kittens, Happy New Year! Considering the last two years have been rough, and the next two are not showing any signs of slowing, we're here today to talk about how we can stay strong in the upcoming months. The post 208 Staying Strong in the New Year appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
207 Advice! Government, Veganuary, Fighting with Family, and Service Animals
December 25, 2018 10:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBThis week we're tackling questions from our listeners, including a WIDE range of topics, everything from what form of government/economy should replace capitalism, down to the good 'ol traditional friction with family over veganism. The post 207 Advice! Government, Veganuary, Fighting with Family, and Service Animals appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
206 Salaries, Capitalism and Exploitation
December 18, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBNichole will do show notes later, she's extremely sick. In the meantime, we're discussing the article, How Capitalism Binds You to Your Own Exploitation. Enjoy! The post 206 Salaries, Capitalism and Exploitation appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
205 Ranty Recap of the Two Worst Holiday Romance Movies EVER: Christmas with a View and Christmas Wedding Planner
December 11, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBAfter mentioning bad holiday romance movies a couple weeks ago, Nichole and Callie are back to do quick ranty recaps of the two worst ones. We watched them so you don't have to! Be prepared for us laughing so hard we can't breathe as we recall improbable plotlines and terrible acting. The post 205 Ranty Recap of the Two Worst Holiday Romance Movies EVER: Christmas with a View and Christmas Wedding Planner appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
204 Interview with Mark Hawthorne: Activism, the Animal Rights Movement, and the 10th Anniversary Edition of Striking at the Roots!
December 04, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBWe are FINALLY interviewing our friend and esteemed vegan author, Mark Hawthorne, about the 10th anniversary edition of his groundbreaking book, Striking at the Roots! Throughout the course of the conversation, we talk about activism, what changes he's seen in the last ten years in the movement, what to do about hero worship, and much more! The post 204 Interview with Mark Hawthorne: Activism, the Animal Rights Movement, and the 10th Anniversary Edition of Striking at the Roots! appeared f...
203 Silly Stuff We Use to Numb Our Existential Dysphoria
November 27, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBContinuing our surprising positive streak, we have a lil whiskey and dish about the little things in life that bring us joy and help fight [...] The post 203 Silly Stuff We Use to Numb Our Existential Dysphoria appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
202 Media We’re Watching: Wicked, Supergirl, The Connors & Elementary
November 20, 2018 11:15 - 2 hours - 145 MBTaking a break from our usual hate-watching, we're talking about media we are enjoy-watching today! Media that is pushing a liberal agenda, breaking down the walls of privilege, and showing non-traditional relationships. The post 202 Media We’re Watching: Wicked, Supergirl, The Connors & Elementary appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
201 2018 Midterm Elections Roundup!
November 13, 2018 11:10 - 1 hour - 119 MBIt's all news this week as we talk about the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, CA, Ivanka Trump patenting voting machines in China, and the 2018 midterm election results. The post 201 2018 Midterm Elections Roundup! appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
200 A Very Random Episode
November 06, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBAn episode so random, we didn't even know it was our 200th! So, whoo for us. We talk about the Trump administration, voting, and then some things that came up in the VWPA Society - namely, guidelines for talking about autism, calling cow's milk a "secretion," and lab-grown meat and obligatory carnivore companion animals. The post 200 A Very Random Episode appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
199 Movie Analysis of Ferdinand: Toxic Masculinity is a Load of BULL! (hehe, get it?!)
October 30, 2018 09:00 - 2 hours - 151 MBThis week we talk about Ferdinand, the adorable animated film by Blue Sky Studios that is based on the children's book The Story of Ferdinand. [...] The post 199 Movie Analysis of Ferdinand: Toxic Masculinity is a Load of BULL! (hehe, get it?!) appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
198 Live from Chicago VeganMania: How to Survive the Holidays and Other Vegan Questions
October 23, 2018 15:24 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBThis week, we're posting the recording of our live episode from Chicago VeganMania. Enjoy! The post 198 Live from Chicago VeganMania: How to Survive the Holidays and Other Vegan Questions appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
197 Activism Series: Episode 4 – Welfarism & Working Within the System vs Without
October 16, 2018 09:00 - 2 hours - 122 MBWe finish off Olivia's questions with a chat about the value of a welfarist approach, and whether we should work within the system or try to make change from the outside. [...] The post 197 Activism Series: Episode 4 – Welfarism & Working Within the System vs Without appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
196 Activism Series: Episode 3 – Pleasure Activism & Answering the Question, “Is Short-Term ‘Harm’ Justified for Long-Term Gains?”
October 09, 2018 09:00 - 2 hours - 122 MBOur series continues this week with an analysis of the true spirit of "pleasure activism," and whether tactics that might create short-term harm are ever justified if they result in long-term good. [...] The post 196 Activism Series: Episode 3 – Pleasure Activism & Answering the Question, “Is Short-Term ‘Harm’ Justified for Long-Term Gains?” appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
195 Activism Series: Episode 2 – Is Radical Change Possible? (Answering Listener Questions)
October 02, 2018 09:30 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBWe're back with part 2 of our Activism Series, tackling the first of a few questions submitted by a thought-provoking listener (thanks Olivia!). This week, we discuss if radical change is possible or if we, as activists, should plan on NOT seeing radical change in our lives and keep our day jobs. Do we invest in the radical, or stick to a more certain path? Tune in to find out! The post 195 Activism Series: Episode 2 – Is Radical Change Possible? (Answering Listener Questions) appeared fir...
194 Activism Series: Episode 1 – Laying the Groundwork (Defining Activism)
September 25, 2018 09:45 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBWe are THRILLED to kick off an activism-themed series for the fall! Turns out, we have a LOT to say on the topic (shocking, we know). Today is episode one of the series, where we lay the groundwork for rest of the series by digging into our philosophies around activism, resistance, decolonizing, The Matrix, and more! The post 194 Activism Series: Episode 1 – Laying the Groundwork (Defining Activism) appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
#193 Badges Not Welcome Here: On Refusing Service to Law Enforcement, “Blue Lives,” Resistance, Self-Care, and Punching Up
September 18, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBThis week we talk about Rocky Coronado's refusal to serve law enforcement from her food truck in Detroit, and thoughts it raised for us around authority, compliance, cops' right to kill when feeling threatened, and much more. The post #193 Badges Not Welcome Here: On Refusing Service to Law Enforcement, “Blue Lives,” Resistance, Self-Care, and Punching Up appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
192 All News: Nike’s Kaepernick Ad Campaign, The Kavanaugh Hearings, and The White House “Insider”
September 12, 2018 07:30 - 2 hours - 143 MBToday we're doing a news-only episode, talking about our thoughts and feelings around the recent Nike campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick, the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation hearings, and the anonymous White House "insider" who posted an opinion piece in the New York Times last week. The post 192 All News: Nike’s Kaepernick Ad Campaign, The Kavanaugh Hearings, and The White House “Insider” appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
191 Movie Analysis: I Feel Pretty…Upset About This Awful Movie
September 04, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBThis week we talk about I Feel Pretty, a garbage piece of cinema that reinforces the messages it claims to be fighting. The post 191 Movie Analysis: I Feel Pretty…Upset About This Awful Movie appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
190 Advice Episode! B12 Supplements, Sex-Shaming, Imposter Syndrome, and more!
August 28, 2018 09:00 - 2 hours - 127 MBWe're here for another round of advice! We received amazing questions from our listeners that cover a wide range of topics, including supplementation, activism that avoids triggering others, and being vegan while struggling with social anxiety. The post 190 Advice Episode! B12 Supplements, Sex-Shaming, Imposter Syndrome, and more! appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
189 Bad News: We’re Already Living in a Dystopia. AKA Why Corporations are the Fucking WORST, Part, like, 54 or something
August 21, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBCallie stumbled onto some disturbing articles on The Intercept that sent us down the rabbit hole researching the scary shit that giant companies like Amazon and Google are up to. We realized that we're already living in a dystopian corporatocracy, which we're sure is no surprise to anyone. Buckle in, it's pretty grim. The post 189 Bad News: We’re Already Living in a Dystopia. AKA Why Corporations are the Fucking WORST, Part, like, 54 or something appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses...
188 Thoughts on Get Out, Sorry to Bother You, and Black Panther
August 15, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBWe saw Sorry to Bother You this week, per listener request, and we're here to talk about it! Also pulling in our thoughts about Get Out and Black Panther. The post 188 Thoughts on Get Out, Sorry to Bother You, and Black Panther appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
187 When Victims Attaaaaaack!!! Aka The Dangerous Implications of “Accusation Phobia”
August 07, 2018 09:30 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBInspired by a frustrating family dinner conversation, Callie wanted to talk about the dangerous implications of our collective concern for the perpetrator in the era of #MeToo where people wring their hands over "lives being ruined" by accusations for things that "happened a long time ago" or "aren't that bad" aka what we're calling Accusation Phobia. Lots of "air quotes" ahead. The post 187 When Victims Attaaaaaack!!! Aka The Dangerous Implications of “Accusation Phobia” appeared first on...
186 Random Thoughts On Dating and Master Chef Junior ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
August 02, 2018 07:50 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIt's a weird week for us so we're talking about a mix of things that are kind of weird together! Nichole has some thoughts on Master Chef Junior, and then our main topic covers some thoughts both the Princesses are having around dating as they approach it from different angles. The post 186 Random Thoughts On Dating and Master Chef Junior ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
185 It’s All About June: The Handmaid’s Tale Season 2 Analysis
July 25, 2018 07:19 - 2 hours - 128 MBWe're back to talk about season 2 of The Handmaid's Tale, a season that offered glimpses of brilliance but ultimately doubled-down on the "color-blindness" and white feminism of season 1. We're totally fired up, proceed at your own risk! The post 185 It’s All About June: The Handmaid’s Tale Season 2 Analysis appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
184 Radical Activism Through Kindness: Our Thoughts on ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’
July 18, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBWe were lucky enough to catch a screening of 'Won't You Be My Neighbor?' at a local theater last weekend and were quite moved by it. Today's episode is our thoughts around Fred Rogers' radical version of activism. The post 184 Radical Activism Through Kindness: Our Thoughts on ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
183 Thoughts from the 2018 Animal Rights Conference
July 10, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBAfter having time to get acclimated back home, we're ready to talk about the 2018 Animal Rights Conference! The post 183 Thoughts from the 2018 Animal Rights Conference appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
182 Intent vs Impact. Let’s talk about it.
July 03, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBExhausted from a whirlwind week at the 2018 Animal Rights Conference, we talk about intent vs impact in terms of what that really means and how it can be applied to building stronger relationships. The post 182 Intent vs Impact. Let’s talk about it. appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
181 Mother! Movie Analysis with Andy Tabar from The Bearded Vegans
June 26, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBThis week, Andy was kind enough to join Nichole to do an analysis of Darren Aronofsky's latest mindbending masterpiece, 'mother!' - a film that Callie has NO interest in, lol. Nichole and Andy discuss the themes presented in this movie, as well as their interpretations and opinions of what happened in the story. The post 181 Mother! Movie Analysis with Andy Tabar from The Bearded Vegans appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
180 Answering Listener Emails! Public Bathrooms, Dress Codes & Mainstreaming Veganism
June 19, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBWe're answering some listener emails this week that allow us to expand on recently covered topics: public access to bathrooms, the oppressive nature of dress codes, and what we really mean when we say veganism shouldn't be "mainstream." The post 180 Answering Listener Emails! Public Bathrooms, Dress Codes & Mainstreaming Veganism appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
179 The Equal Rights Amendment with Guest Host Molly Woodstock
June 12, 2018 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBCallie is joined by guest host Molly Woodstock of the Gender Reveal podcast to talk about the Equal Rights Amendment! Should it be ratified? Do we even still need it? Will it do more harm than good? Callie and Molly discuss this relic of send wave feminism and it's modern day implications in this Trump era nightmare we're living in. The post 179 The Equal Rights Amendment with Guest Host Molly Woodstock appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
178 Ag-Gag Laws 101: An Interview with Cristina Stella of the Animal Legal Defense Fund
June 05, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe talk Ag-Gag laws this week with guest Cristina Stella from the Animal Legal Defense Fund: the history of these laws, their purpose, where they exist and what litigation is currently occurring to challenge them. The post 178 Ag-Gag Laws 101: An Interview with Cristina Stella of the Animal Legal Defense Fund appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
177 On Bathrooms, Capitalism & Poop – aka, Just Another Tuesday.
May 29, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThis week we were tired from traveling for the show and for work so we talk about a bunch of random shit (haha, get it!?) including bathrooms. The post 177 On Bathrooms, Capitalism & Poop – aka, Just Another Tuesday. appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
176 Vegans be Veganing: aka “The Case of the Ice Cream Truck and the Crying Child” (a Rantisode)
May 23, 2018 10:00 - 2 hours - 128 MBThis week we have another rantisode for you: this time, we go off vegans veganing all over the internet. We weigh in on the recent kerfuffle around a woman giving a crying child money for ice cream, health veganism, and our culture of solutionizing. The post 176 Vegans be Veganing: aka “The Case of the Ice Cream Truck and the Crying Child” (a Rantisode) appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
175 Borderline Personality Disorder with Steven Dawson, LCSW (Part 2)
May 15, 2018 10:15 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBSteven Dawson is back, this time to talk about, as requested, borderline personality disorder. Steven, as always, graced us with his kind and radical view of mental illness and treatment. This is part two of a two-part series. The post 175 Borderline Personality Disorder with Steven Dawson, LCSW (Part 2) appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
174 Borderline Personality Disorder with Steven Dawson, LCSW (Part 1)
May 08, 2018 11:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBSteven Dawson is back, this time to talk about, as requested, borderline personality disorder. Steven, as always, graced us with his kind and radical view of mental illness and treatment. This is part one of a two-part series. The post 174 Borderline Personality Disorder with Steven Dawson, LCSW (Part 1) appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
173 Direct Action Done Right: an Interview with Raffi and Lili of Collectively Free
May 01, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBWe are thrilled about our interview today with Raffi and Lili of Collectively Free about direct action: what it is, what it should be, ways to make sure you're doing it right. The post 173 Direct Action Done Right: an Interview with Raffi and Lili of Collectively Free appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
172 Food Law and Animal Rights: An Interview with Tyler Lobdell from the Animal Legal Defense Fund
April 24, 2018 10:15 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBToday we are thrilled to publish our fascinating interview with Tyler Lobdell of the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) about the current state of animal law, and about what he and the ALDF) have been doing in the world of food law as it relates to animal rights! The post 172 Food Law and Animal Rights: An Interview with Tyler Lobdell from the Animal Legal Defense Fund appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
171 Will & Grace and Roseanne: When Trump-Era Reboots Get it So Wrong
April 17, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis week we're talking about the Roseanne and Will & Grace reboots are getting political discussions so wrong, and why that doesn't fly in this Trump-pocalypse we're living in. The post 171 Will & Grace and Roseanne: When Trump-Era Reboots Get it So Wrong appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.
170 Body Positivity 101 with Jaime K from Save the Kales!
April 11, 2018 06:02 - 1 hour - 110 MBWe are so stoked to finally do an episode on body positivity! This week, we're joined by the lovely Jaime Karpovich to talk the basics of body positivity: what it is, what it isn't (or shouldn't be), how it's been commercialized in the mainstream, and what the vegan movement should learn from it. The post 170 Body Positivity 101 with Jaime K from Save the Kales! appeared first on Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack!.