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!
September 13, 2021
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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.
September 8, 2021
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.
September 7, 2021
The Switch: Episode Zero
A quick introduction to a new show on the Defender Radio feed to help you combat climate change and protect wildlife with daily choices.
August 30, 2021
Protecting Wolverines with UAVs
Ecologist Nikki Heim and drone pilot Alex Taylor are locating wolverine den sites with new technology so much-needed habitat can be protected.
August 23, 2021
Coyotes in Stanley Park with Dr. Kristen Walker
This special report is an evidence-based conversation with a researcher who’s on the ground in BC’s Stanley Park, gathering data about coyotes, park use, and changing behaviour.
August 19, 2021
Takaya’s Legacy
Author and photographer Cheryl Alexander joins the Defender Radio podcast to discuss her new book and how she got to know the lone wolf. Takaya (2020, Rocky Mountain Books) is available at local bookstores, libraries and at TakayasLegacy.com.
August 9, 2021
The Unseen Impacts of Wildlife Feeding
Dr. Sara Dubois of the BC SPCA joins the podcast to discuss the science, ethics and consequences of providing food to wild animals.
July 26, 2021
Domestic Violence & Pets Part ii: Parachutes for Pets
Parachutes for Pets in Calgary is a grassroots organization that is working to build community supports to protect the connection between people and their companion
July 12, 2021
Domestic Violence & Pets Part i: Urban Resource Institute
Urban Resource Institute, America’s largest domestic violence residential service provider. and the National Domestic Violence Hotline, recently released the results of their national survey. The
July 12, 2021
Inside 15 Years of U.S. Wildlife Trade Data
Karol Orzechowski of Faunalytics joins Defender Radio to discuss the organizations’ U.S. Wildlife Trade report and how animal lovers can make a difference.
June 29, 2021
Old Growth 101
Charlotte Dawe of the Wilderness Committee joins the podcast for a primer on old growth forests and logging.
June 15, 2021
MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith on ePetitions & the Animal Welfare Caucus
MP for Beaches-East York discusses petition e3096 and how all MPs can learn more about animal welfare.
February 11, 2021
Coyote Conversations: Aversion Conditioning For Urban Coyotes
Lauren Van Patter and Lesley Sampson discuss why sometimes “hazing” works and sometimes it seems it doesn’t on the Defender Radio podcast.
January 29, 2021
PPE and Plastic Pollution
Pandemic PPE is just the tip of the iceberg, says OceanAsia’s Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff. Listen now!
January 21, 2021
Coexistence with Bears Starts with Humans
Luci Cadman and Ellie Lamb discuss how human behaviour and perception can drastically change the way we live around bears on the Defender Radio podcast.
January 13, 2021
Hidden: Jo-Anne McArthur on the latest book from We Animals Media
Hidden includes the work of a global community of photographers. Hear from Jo-Anne McArthur, co-editor and founder of We Animals Media on this episode of the Defender Radio podcast.
November 18, 2020
Changing The Paradigm on Animal Testing
A lot of animals are tested upon and killed in the name of science, particularly biomedical research. In conversation, many people adopt a utilitarian attitude
October 30, 2020
Getting To Know The Anthrozoology Podcast
Anthrozoology is a flourishing field of study and there’s a podcast featuring three up-and-comers that you’re going to love! Hear more from the creators on our own podcast – then check out theirs!
October 23, 2020
Attitudes on Animal Use Are Evolving
Pollster Mario Canseco surveyed Americans and Canadians – and found that attitudes about animals are changing.
October 15, 2020
B.C. Selling roads to caribou destruction
Defender Radio returns for its 8th season to share unsettling news about B.C. auctioning cutblocks in the middle of critical caribou habitat.
October 8, 2020
Beyond Shark Week
Dr. Dean Grubbs, co-author of the new book Shark Biology and Conservation, joins Defender Radio to discuss the book, his own experiences with sharks and debunk one or two fears.
August 20, 2020
Safe Passage: Exploring predator-prey dynamics in wildlife corridors
April Martinig studied how predator and prey species interact inside wildlife corridors and joined Defender Radio to share her insights!
August 13, 2020
The State of Animal Advocacy
A new Faunalytics study explores experiences of paid and volunteer animal advocates in US & Canada. Dr. Jo Anderson joins Defender Radio to discuss!
August 6, 2020
