The Emotional Lives of Animals with Dr. Marc Bekoff
Dr. Marc Bekoff joins Defender Radio podcast to talk about the newly revised edition of The Emotional Lives of Animals.
April 22, 2024
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VICTORY: Fighting Ag-Gag in Ontario with Camille Labchuk
Camille Labchuk joins the podcast to share the impact of a recent victory over ag-gag laws in Ontario, and what impact it has for animals and the future.
April 15, 2024
Depaving Hamilton with Green Venture
Naturalized gardens are appearing along the concrete-leaden urban streets in Hamilton. Learn more about Green Venture on this week’s episode.
March 25, 2024
Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals
To share more about what this year’s conference will include, Defender Radio was joined by Humane Canada’s Natalia Hanson.
March 18, 2024
The Art of Simone Diamond
Hear from Coast Salish artist Simone Diamond about the cultural significance of art for her family, the impacts of colonization, and how we can all find creative inspiration around us!
March 11, 2024
The Lives of Wild Dogs with Dr. Valli Fraser-Celin
Improving the lives of dogs across Canada and around the world is a hefty goal – but by talking about the lives of wild dogs, Dr. Valli Fraser-Celin is getting closer to reaching that goal every day.
February 12, 2024
The Switch: Winter Planting For Wildlife
Late winter and early spring are great times to get outside and sow wildflower seeds that benefit pollinators, wildlife, and entire ecosystems!
February 5, 2024
Trapped In The Past Documentary Series with John E. Marriott
A new documentary series, Trapped In The Past, is challenging why killing neck snares remain legal to use, what impact they have on wildlife, and how a lack of updated regulations puts wildlife, people, and pets at risk.
January 29, 2024
Plant-Based Eating Gets Edgy with Candice Hutchings
The Edgy Veg joins Defender Radio podcast to share her journey to plant-based eating, why advocacy always matters, and what makes some recipes Edgy!
January 22, 2024
Return of the British Beavers
Beaver Trust is bringing European beavers back to the UK to help create and protect biodiversity and climate resilience. Hear from restoration expert Dr. Roisin Campbell-Palmer on this podcast episode!
January 8, 2024
The Squirrel Who Stole Solstice
Written and Directed by Marisa King; Starring, Kristi Boulton, Marisa King, and Michael Howie. Original carol by Julian Sark.
December 20, 2023
The Switch: Zero Waste Gifting
Gift giving is wonderful and generous, but around the holidays can generate a lot of waste. Dr. Elisabeth Ormandy (TEDx speaker, UBC Professor and zero waste enthusiast) is making The Switch to zero waste gift giving!
December 18, 2023
Can AI Save Tigers? with Dr. Jeremy S. Dertien
TrailGuard AI identifies tigers and helps conservation authorities protect them and domestic animals and people. It can also target poachers.
December 11, 2023
Climate Grief with Dr. Shawna Weaver
Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Climate grief is real and impacts our day-to-day lives. Learn how to cope, take action, and become resilient!
November 27, 2023
The Switch: Share the Love on Giving Tuesday
Charitable giving is down across Canada, but your small gift on Giving Tuesday can make a huge impact!
November 20, 2023
Are Canadians Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
Drs. Valli-Laurente Fraser-Celin and Stephanie Rutherford join Defender Radio to discuss how the results of the perceptions of wolves survey can help.
November 13, 2023
The Switch: Defeating Winter Drafts
Let’s talk about winter drafts and how to reduce them without breaking the bank!
November 7, 2023
Primates Are Not Pets with Dr. Jake Brooker
Dr. Jake Brooker joins the podcast from Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage in Zambia to share how chimpanzees are exploited by social media and what we can do to help.
October 30, 2023
Rescuing Saskatchewan’s Wildlife with Bonnie Dell
The Defender Radio Podcast hears from Saskatchewan’s wildlife rehabilitator about unique challenges, how people can get involved, and what it’s like to save wildlife on a daily basis.
October 6, 2023
The Beaver Institute with Adam Burnett
The Beaver Institute aims to restore ecological balance with beavers, and offers incredible training programs. Learn more on this week’s podcast!
September 25, 2023
Dogs Demystified with Dr. Marc Bekoff
For those who want to learn more about dogs – in a practical, direct way, Dr. Marc Bekoff has a solution: his new book, Dogs Demystified, an A-to-Z Guide to All Things Canine.
September 11, 2023
Green Infrastructure with Dr. Anna Zakrisson
Dr. Anna Zakrisson, a green infrastructure researcher joins the podcast to discuss what green roofs and green infrastructure can do for our cities.
October 24, 2022
The Switch: Fairtrade Fashion with Kemp Edwards
Kemp Edwards, sustainable business expert, President & CEO at Econic Apparel and Ethical Profiling, and Principal at Vert2Grow, joins The Switch to share how people can make a difference in the world through how they buy clothes.
October 10, 2022
Talking With Bears with Ellie Lamb
Defender Radio was joined by Ellie Lamb to discuss black bears in British Columbia, what it means to talk and listen to bears, and how coexistence can be successful in communities.
October 3, 2022
