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Keeping our pets safe during a disaster

Humane Voices - April 16, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Natural disasters can wreak havoc on communities, leaving families displaced and their pets vulnerable. Our guests today bring us insights into the challenges faced by people and pets during disasters and we’ll get some tips on how we can do some disaster prep for our pets and ourselves.  The We...

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Vegan in Japan (Part One)

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan - April 12, 2024 20:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
We made history running the very first vegan group trip to Japan, and it was a huge success. While Buddhism-inspired vegetarianism has been part of the Japanese culture since around the 6th and 7th centuries, "veganism" as a concept is very new. In this first episode, I provide a frame through w...

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Jonathan Haidt On How to Solve the Teen Mental Health Crisis

Your Undivided Attention - April 11, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
Suicides. Self harm. Depression and anxiety. The toll of a social media-addicted, phone-based childhood has never been more stark. It can be easy for teens, parents and schools to feel like they’re trapped by it all. But in this conversation with Tristan Harris, author and social psychologist Jo...

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The Musical Ape

Origin Stories - April 02, 2024 18:09 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 412 ratings
Music is universal in all human cultures, but why? What gives us the ability to hear sound as music? Are we the only musical species–or was Darwin right when he said every animal with a backbone should be able to perceive, if not enjoy music? Professor Henkjan Honing is on a mission to find out....

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Photography and animal protection

Humane Voices - April 02, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Join us as we delve into the captivating world of animal protection through the lens of a dedicated staff photographer. Our guest has traversed the globe, capturing powerful moments of rescue and rehabilitation undertaken by the Humane Society of the United States. Through her lens, we witness t...

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Chips Are the Future of AI. They’re Also Incredibly Vulnerable. With Chris Miller

Your Undivided Attention - March 29, 2024 23:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
Beneath the race to train and release more powerful AI models lies another race: a race by companies and nation-states to secure the hardware to make sure they win AI supremacy.  Correction: The latest available Nvidia chip is the Hopper H100 GPU, which has 80 billion transistors. Since the fir...

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What happens when we get to know pigs and chickens?

Humane Voices - March 19, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
In our latest episode, we delve into the heartwarming world of farm animal sanctuaries with a remarkable guest. Join us as we sit down with Karla Dumas, who serves as the caretaker and guardian of Yesahcan Sanctuary, which houses dozens of rescued farm animals. With each animal under her care, s...

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Ukraine war relief for people and pets

Humane Voices - March 05, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
In this episode, we delve into Humane Society International's efforts amidst the tumult of the war in Ukraine's. Our guest shares insights into their tireless mission to support both people and their beloved pets in the midst of crisis. From distributing essential pet supplies to offering free v...

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Pretzels Were Made for Vegans: The History of the Holy Knot

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan - March 01, 2024 12:24 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
The history of the delicious, soft, pillowy pretzel goes back hundreds of years and demonstrates once again that we have more food traditions that reflect abstaining from animal products than indulging in them. Take a listen to the Medieval origins of this food, how it saved a city, and why it's...

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Future-proofing Democracy In the Age of AI with Audrey Tang

Your Undivided Attention - February 29, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
What does a functioning democracy look like in the age of artificial intelligence? Could AI even be used to help a democracy flourish? Just in time for election season, Taiwan’s Minister of Digital Affairs Audrey Tang returns to the podcast to discuss healthy information ecosystems, resilience t...

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Custodian of the Ancestors

Origin Stories - February 27, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 412 ratings
What is it like to be responsible for the safekeeping of the ancestors of everyone in the world? In this episode, we travel to the National Museum of Ethiopia to see our most famous fossil relative – Lucy – and meet Yared Assefa, the person who takes care of her and all of our Ethiopian fossil a...

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Future topics on the podcast!

Humane Voices - February 20, 2024 10:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Quick episode today - we wanted to tell you about some very cool topics and guests on future episodes! Stay tuned for some fun animal jokes at the end! Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States...

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Herbs and Spices: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know But Didn't Know to Ask

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan - February 16, 2024 14:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
How do you store spices? How long do dried herbs keep? Can you freeze fresh herbs? How do you infuse oil, water, or vinegar with fresh herbs? What are the health benefits? How do you substitute one spice for another? When do you use fresh vs. dried. These are just SOME of the questions host Coll...

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U.S. Senators Grilled Social Media CEOs. Will Anything Change?

Your Undivided Attention - February 13, 2024 22:45 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
Was it political progress, or just political theater? The recent Senate hearing with social media CEOs led to astonishing moments — including Mark Zuckerberg’s public apology to families who lost children following social media abuse. Our panel of experts, including Facebook whistleblower France...

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Why are orange tabby cats so interesting?

Humane Voices - February 06, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Orange tabby cats have held our fascination for a very long time. We talk with two cat experts about the most interesting facts about orange tabby cats. And stay tuned for some cat trivia questions - 16:00 Learn more at moderncat.com Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together...

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Meaningful Life: Morning Routines

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan - February 02, 2024 11:13 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
In today's episode, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau talks about the joys and benefits of having a morning routine, which — ironically, perhaps — begins at night!  —————— Don't forget to support this podcast through Patreon or as an Apple Subscriber for bonus material, early access to episodes,...

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Taylor Swift is Not Alone: The Deepfake Nightmare Sweeping the Internet

Your Undivided Attention - February 01, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
Over the past year, a tsunami of apps that digitally strip the clothes off real people has hit the market. Now anyone can create fake non-consensual sexual images in just a few clicks. With cases proliferating in high schools, guest presenter Laurie Segall talks to legal scholar Mary Anne Franks...

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A Brief History of Bling

Origin Stories - January 31, 2024 00:54 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 412 ratings
Travel through 50,000 years of human history following clues hidden inside beads made from ostrich eggshells. In this episode, researchers Jennifer Miller and Yiming Wang share how these tiny artifacts reveal a sweeping story of ancient social networks, cultural connections, and human adaptabili...

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Aphrodisiac Foods and Love Potions (Valentine's Day Special)

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan - January 26, 2024 10:22 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
Derived from the name of the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite, aphrodisiac foods and beverages are said to have qualities that provide amorous inspiration for bewitching and beguiling your beloved. In this episode, I cover them all — for Valentine's Day or any romantic occasion. Resources for living...

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Animal shelters in crisis. Can you help?

Humane Voices - January 23, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Your local animal shelter or rescue group is likely facing a crisis right now. Too many dogs, not enough staff and many other factors are working against these community facilities. But there are things you can do to assist. Learn more at shelteranimalscount.org Love and compassion for animal...

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Can Myth Teach Us Anything About the Race to Build Artificial General Intelligence? With Josh Schrei

Your Undivided Attention - January 18, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
We usually talk about tech in terms of economics or policy, but the casual language tech leaders often use to describe AI — summoning an inanimate force with the powers of code — sounds more... magical. So, what can myth and magic teach us about the AI race? Josh Schrei, mythologist and host of ...

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Zero Waste Living: Triumphs and Failures

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan - January 12, 2024 11:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
Aspiring to live sustainably has its challenges as well as its triumphs.  —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coup...

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It’s all connected: Animals, environment, communities

Humane Voices - January 09, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Prop 12, the nation's strongest farm animal protection law, is finally fully implemented. And we're talking with one of the people who spearheaded it - Jon Lovvorn, chief counsel of animal protection law for the Humane Society of the United States. We also chat about animals and the law, climate...

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Ethical Tourism: Avoiding Animal Cruelty When Traveling (Rebroadcast)

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan - January 05, 2024 10:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
A desire to be close to animals compels us to seek out ways to interact with them, but unscrupulous agents and lack of awareness can also lead to us supporting animal cruelty and exploitation. Listen to today's episode about the tourist attractions and travel activities that may be harmful to an...

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Stop Doom-Scrolling and Start Joy-Browsing: Good News for Animals from 2023

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan - December 29, 2023 09:22 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
WARNING: This podcast episode contains only good news! Despite the tragedies of 2023, there were also numerous reasons to celebrate. And I’m here to share some with you, especially as they relate to animals and nature. So, stop doom-scrolling and start joy-browsing as we explore some good-news s...

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Top Human Origins Discoveries of 2023

Origin Stories - December 27, 2023 01:58 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 412 ratings
2023 was another exciting year in human origins research! Fossil discoveries and long-term primate studies expanded our understanding of what makes us human. In this episode, four Leakey Foundation scientists shared their favorite human evolution discoveries from the past year. Help us make mo...

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It Would Be So Much Easier to Not Care (But Here's Why I Still Do)

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan - December 22, 2023 22:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
In this end-of-year episode, I reflect on how much easier it would be to not care — to choose convenience over compassion, to get what we want when we want it without having to think about the effects of our choices. I also share why I continue to make the choices I do, 24 years later.  ——————...

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How Will AI Affect the 2024 Elections? with Renee DiResta and Carl Miller

Your Undivided Attention - December 21, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
2024 will be the biggest election year in world history. Forty countries will hold national elections, with over two billion voters heading to the polls. In this episode of Your Undivided Attention, two experts give us a situation report on how AI will increase the risks to our elections and our...

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MUTTS Comics to the rescue for animals

Humane Voices - December 19, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Patrick McDonnell is the creator of the comic strip MUTTS, which has received more awards than we can count, both for comic strip excellence and for its themes of animal protection. We chat with Patrick about MUTTS, Jane Goodall, Marvel superheroes, and the Dalai Lama! Love and compassion for a...

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Forbidden Meat: Fasting and Abstinence During Advent (rebroadcast)

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan - December 08, 2023 10:09 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
Abstaining from meat, dairy, and eggs during religious holidays has been a tradition for centuries in many religions. In Christianity, for example, during Lent (40 days prior to Easter) and Advent (40 days prior to Christmas), Christans were once forbidden to consume ANY animal flesh as well as ...