Episode 122: Slapping down SLAPP suits
This week we’re taking a break from wildlife news to bring you information on a disease spreading from coast to coast to coast in our
March 3, 2014
Defender Radio
Episode 121: Conservation conversations
We’re going to be focusing on conservation this week, taking a look at two areas that are of regular interest and importance to us and
February 24, 2014
Episode 120: Protecting our predators
This week we’re focusing on predators with two internationally-recognized scientists. Dr. John Laundre of Oswego University in New York (author of the essay 'Who Owns
February 17, 2014
Episode 119: The right to bear
This week we’re taking a look at bears, with interviews outlining two different and unfortunate circumstances. First, Mike McIntosh of Bear With Us Sanctuary and
February 10, 2014
Episode 118: Special Report
This week, we’re taking a look at a single incident which has captured the eyes of the world: a wolf whose leg was caught and
February 2, 2014
Episode 117: Learning how to howl
It may be warm and sunny on the west coast, but throughout much of Canada and the United States it’s howling cold – so we’re
January 26, 2014
Episode 116: One voice, one change
At APFA we spend a lot of time behind the scenes, working with municipalities, providing literature to other groups and individuals and being animal advocacy
January 20, 2014
Episode 115: Fur free forever
Being fur free can be easy, but it isn't always, if you don't have the right information. This week, Defender Radio is bringing you three
January 12, 2014
Episode 114: Best of 2013, Part II
APFA is getting ready for 2014 – we're prepping all kinds of great messaging, fundraising, literature and campaigns. To get you through the next two
January 6, 2014
Episode 113: Best of 2013, Part I
APFA is getting ready for 2014 – we're prepping all kinds of great messaging, fundraising, literature and campaigns. To get you through the next two
December 30, 2013
Episode 112: Christmas Special
In this special Christmas edition of Defender Radio, we’re celebrating the Christmas season with our good friend Brad Gates of AAA Gates’ Wildlife Control, APFA
December 23, 2013
Episode 111: Deer? Oh, dear…
Be it the Royal Botanical Gardens in Ontario, provincial parks in Alberta or Oak Bay in British Columbia, people are killing deer. It’s not for
December 16, 2013
Episode 110: Leave it to beaver
Margaret Atwood once said that Canada was built on dead beavers. She couldn’t have been more right. Since the time of first contact, beavers have
December 8, 2013
Episode 109: Something to talk about
Just talking about wildlife and animal welfare isn’t always enough; we have to do it effectively. Whether it’s working with the government, getting through to
December 1, 2013
Episode 108: Teamwork
As an organization we seek to promote the protection of fur-bearing animals. But we can’t do it alone. We partner with volunteers, donors, private companies
November 25, 2013
Episode 107: Spring bear hunt
Misinformation and lobbying has resulted in the return of Ontario’s spring bear hunt. The hunt was originally cancelled in 1999 after science and reports from
November 18, 2013
Episode 106: On the books
The written word is powerful. Be it a collection of ideas, a policy or a dire warning, words can change the world. In this week’s episode of Defender Radio, we bring to you interviews with Toronto City Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker, who updated city policy to protect coyotes; Dr. Aysha Akhtar, a medical doctor who has written a book warning the world of the consequences of continuing to abuse animals; and Dr. Marc Bekoff, who recently released a collection of his popular Psychology Today essays in a new book.
November 12, 2013
Episode 104: Hope
Advocates are exposed to horrendous truths. Injured, abused, neglected and tortured animals become a part of a daily routine for those seeking justice and coexistence.
October 28, 2013
Episode 103: The Bear Truth
Getting through the spin in marketing and media isn’t always easy. But with this week’s group of experts, we’re hoping to give you a helping
October 20, 2013
Episode 102: Drawing lines
A funny thread emerged when we compiled this week’s episode of Defender Radio: the lines in our lives. While listening to the interviews, we realized
October 11, 2013
Episode 101: Defender Radio
It’s finally here! After a great deal of quiet background work, we’re pleased to launch this first official episode of Defender Radio, a new podcast
October 2, 2013
Special Report: Living With Wildlife 2013
On September 20, 2013, The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals hosted the 3rd Annual Living With Wildlife Conference in Vancouver,,British Columbia. Experts from
September 30, 2013
