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Defender Radio and The Switch, are free, bi-weekly podcasts produced by The Fur-Bearers and hosted by Michael Howie.
Now in its eighth season, Defender Radio features long-form interviews with researchers, policy makers, experts and advocates and others related to wildlife and the environment. The Switch is a new show premiering in the Defender Radio feed in September, 2021 and focuses on short form interviews to help listeners take action against climate change and protect wildlife and their habitat.
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Trapped In The Past: A New Documentary Project
The Fur-Bearers are making a documentary about trapping and snares with Exposed Wildlife Conservancy. But we need your help!
The Switch: Placemaking and Little Free Libraries
Placemaking and little free libraries go hand in hand to help residents make a switch in their community, Dr. Teale Phelps shares!
Monitoring the Illegal Wildlife Trade and Canada’s Role
Dr. Chris Shepherd of Monitor Conservation Research Society joins Defender Radio two discuss the illegal wildlife trade and bears, Canada’s role, and how people can make a difference.
The Switch: Hügelkultur and Biodiversity with Sam Ceci
Samantha Ceci is helping create biodiversity in a monocultured woodlot at Dalhousie University by switching to Hugelkultur!
Coyote Portrayals In Media, Ten Years Later
Dr. Shelley Alexander shares her views of a 10-year-old media content analysis, her own experiences with sensationalism and how they’ve impacted her role as a researcher and educator.
The Switch: Libraries Can Build Resilient Communities
April Griffith is helping her and other libraries across America become hubs for climate education and solutions.
The Switch: Doom Scrolling with Stephanie McMahon
Taking in too much of the bad? Learn when it's time to take a break, and how to set healthy boundaries.
The Switch: Eco-friendly Menstrual Products with Dr. Elisabeth Ormandy
Dr. Elisabeth Ormandy joins The Switch to talk about silicone cups, washable pads and other products for menstruating individuals.
Tomm Moore: Storytelling, Environmentalism, and WolfWalkers
Oscar-nominated director Tomm Moore talks about his latest animated feature, the importance of storytelling from generation to generation, and how looking backwards gives us hope and ideas for the...
The Switch: Gas Leaf Blowers with Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff
Gas-powered leaf blowers can have a negative impact on the environment. Learn more and how you can help your community make the switch!
The Fur-Bearers’ Stanley Park Coyotes Update
Executive Director Lesley Fox shares our history on this issue over the last year and what's next. Also, psychotherapist Stephanie McMahon discusses grieving for the coyotes.
How To Talk To A Science Denier
Philosopher of science Dr. Lee McIntyre shares insights from his new book on how to combat science denial in the modern era.
