The Mink VIRUS Act featuring Devan Schowe
A new piece of legislation in the United States could lead to the end of mink fur farming. Find out more on this week’s podcast episode.
April 14, 2025
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The Canmore cougar tragedy featuring John E. Marriott
Award-winning wildlife photographer joins the podcast to share the harrowing account of a cougar he’d tracked for four years being killed – and her two kittens orphaned.
April 7, 2025
A Dam Good Conversation: Ben Goldfarb on Beavers, Wetlands, and Rewilding the World
Environmental journalist and author of Eager, Ben Goldfarb joins Defender Radio as part of our beaver celebrations.
March 25, 2025
Canada’s Most Distinct Species featuring Emma Kominek
A study revealing which species are most evolutionarily distinct in Canada can lead to better conservation efforts, researcher explains.
March 17, 2025
The Switch: Going Green for March Break Travel
This March Break whether you’re heading south to escape the cold, across the provinces for an adventure, or just a town over for a getaway, there are a lot of choices we can make that reduce our impact.
March 10, 2025
Takaya’s Ongoing Legacy featuring Cheryl Alexander
Cheryl Alexander joins the Defender Radio podcast to talk about the misuse of her image of Takaya and the lone wolf’s enduring legacy.
March 3, 2025
The Switch: Road Salt Solutions
Winter salt keeps sidewalks safe but harms Ottawa’s waterways. A five-year study shows toxic chloride levels in local streams year-round. Learn how to reduce salt use, protect aquatic life, and keep winter walkways safe.
February 24, 2025
Saving North Atlantic Right Whales featuring Sheryl Fink
Hear how this majestic species has become critically endangered and what you can do to help support them on this episode of the Defender Radio podcast.
February 17, 2025
The Switch: Meal Planning to Reduce Food Waste
Canadians waste a ton of food – literally! Learn how meal planning can reduce food waste, save you money, and reduce your impact on emissions and climate change by listening now.
February 10, 2025
Biodiversity and Urban Connectivity
Improving wildlife and ecological connectivity across urban areas can make a major impact – and solutions are closer than we think. Listen now!
February 3, 2025
The Switch: Dealing with Winter Drafts
Cold drafts in winter aren’t only unpleasant, they could be costing you money and wasting energy. Listen now to The Switch to hear how to quickly identify and deal with a draft.
January 27, 2025
Tizzy and Me: Fifteen Ways To Love A Mink feat. Dr. Nadja Lubiw-Hazard
Hear from author NML Hazard about her new chapter book for young readers that highlights how compassion can change the world.
January 20, 2025
Defender Radio and The Switch Season 11
New episodes of our popular podcasts are coming weekly starting this month! Make sure you follow today so you don’t miss any new episodes!
January 13, 2025
Rescuing Rabbits with Amy’s Bunny Barn
We’re releasing this episode in time for International Rabbit Day – a celebration of our favourite floppy-eared lagomorphs. While rabbits do make wonderful companions, they
September 27, 2024
Speak at Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals
Natalia Hanson joins the Defender Radio podcast to share more about the Summit, the range of subjects, and what kind of proposal is perfect!
September 16, 2024
The Ursa Project with Katie Graves
Learn how a community group in Nelson, BC, is making an impact for local black bears!
August 12, 2024
Signs of Life with Sarah Cox
Author and environmental journalist Sarah Cox shares the story of her new book, the people she met along the way, and what impacts we can all make.
July 22, 2024
Tales of the Urban Wild with Dr. Tiffany Yap and Meital Smith
C-8 is a young puma in search of home and safety in the graphic novel by Dr. Tiffany Yap and Meital Smith.
July 8, 2024
Bears in our Backyards with Paul Johnson
Journalist and documentarian Paul Johnson shares insights into why black bears in BC are facing such pressure, and how we can help.
July 1, 2024
Nakoda’s Story with John E. Marriott
Nakoda isn’t the first grizzly to die due to the railways and highways that flow through and around national park sites; but John Marriott and the team at Exposed Wildlife Conservancy hope she may be the last.
June 24, 2024
Beyond Animal Control with Jennifer Toussaint
Chief Jennifer Toussaint shares how an intersectional approach to animal control leads to better welfare for everyone on this podcast episode.
June 10, 2024
California’s Room to Roam Act with Dr. Tiffany Yap
Dr. Tiffany Yap joins Defender Radio to discuss the new legislation, what impact it may have, and why connectivity is essential for ecosystem (and our) health.
June 3, 2024
Perceptions of Urban Coyotes in Ontario with Nicole Murphy + Dr. Stephanie Rutherford
Nicole Murphy, recipient of The Fur-Bearers’ Science Scholarship, shares the results of her thesis project exploring perceptions of urban coyotes.
May 27, 2024
Climate Grief with Dr. Shawna Weaver (re-release)
An experienced eco-therapist with advanced degrees, Dr. Weaver joins Defender Radio to share what led to this book, how grief is unique to everyone, and what tools we have to ensure we not only cope but become resilient and lead fulfilling lives.
May 13, 2024
