This Common Sense Policy Update Can Help Keep Dogs Safe From Traps (513)
Creating trap warning sign policies would allow outdoor enthusiasts to make informed decisions. Hear more and take action with this week’s podcast!
February 6, 2018
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Killing Wolves To Curb Depredation Could Create Conflict (512)
Dr. Adrian Treves joins Defender Radio to explore the implications of his latest wolf depredation study, the importance of adapting policies to match science, and how we can all play a role in safeguarding wildlife and the environment for future generations.
January 29, 2018
Cat Declawing is Amputation and Dr. Margie Scherk Wants it Stopped (511)
Feline veterinary expert Dr. Margie Scherk explains the truth about cat declawing, alternatives to prevent scratching, and dispels a myth about shelter dumping.
January 25, 2018
IFAW Partners With Communities For Their Northern Dogs Project (510)
Jan Hannah joined the Defender Radio Podcast to discuss IFAW's Northern Dogs Project, the history of working with Cree and Anishinaabe communities, and why it matters that as advocates we focus on listening.
January 22, 2018
509: Joshua Katcher Is Telling The Story Of Fashion Animals
Designer and fashion professor Joshua Katcher is crowdfunding his new book, Fashion Animals, that takes on the fur industry and challenges the way the world sees fur in fashion.
January 15, 2018
508: Introducing The New Legal Podcast From Animal Justice: Paw & Order
Animal Justice is launching the Paw and Order podcast to share more about their legal fight for the animals. Hear from the whole team about this new show!
January 8, 2018
507: The New Year’s Rant: How Do You Grow Hope
Host Michael Howie explores the question of how to grow hope in the world after a difficult year, and his promises to the animals for 2018.
December 30, 2017
Christmas In A Cozy Cave: The Defender Radio Family Christmas Special
The Defender Radio Family Christmas Special tells an old holiday tale with a loving wildlife twist…
December 19, 2017
505: John E. Marriott talks Tall Tales, Long Lenses
New book explores popular wildlife photographer John E. Marriott’s life through photos and memories, and the story of how he became a vocal conservationist.
December 11, 2017
504: Advocating For Russell The Orphaned Black Bear Cub of Bragg Creek, Alberta
Russell, an orphaned and injured bear cub in Alberta, can't be helped under provincial policy. A group of advocates intend on changing that.
December 4, 2017
503: Canadian Researchers Used 4 Million Animals In The Name Of Science
Dr. Elisabeth Ormandy, Executive Director of the Animal in Science Policy Institute, joined Defender Radio to break down the numbers of the four million animals used in research in 2016, explain the alternatives, and share how everyone, from school kids to advocates to researchers can be a part of the necessary change.
November 27, 2017
502: Inside The Absurdly Intellectual, Accurately Anthropomorphised World of Joshua Barkman’s False Knees
The False Knees web comic gives emotion, character, and introspection to animals often seen, but seldom considered in our daily lives. Creator Joshua Barkman joins the show for a unique interview at Café Pyrus in Kitchener, ON.
November 20, 2017
501: Communities Can Co-exist With Coyotes
Lesley Sampson of Coyote Watch Canada joined Defender Radio for an outdoor interview to talk co-existence programs, community buy-in, and what can lead to success or failure for co-flourishing with coyotes.
November 14, 2017
452: Elizabeth May Says We Have The Power To Go Green
Green Party of Canada leader Elizabeth May joins the show to talk practical government policies to combat climate change, and how we can all help on a daily basis.
October 30, 2017
451: Getting Warm With Wully
They’ve made an animal-free parka that not only looks good, but uses military-grade tech. It’s time to keep warm with Wully Outerwear.
October 24, 2017
450: Stop Poisoning The Wolves
Wolves are being poisoned and Sadie Parr of Wolf Awareness Inc., shares the truth about this inhumane and unethical treatment, and how we can protect wolves and other species from cruel, legal poisons.
October 17, 2017
449: Inside The Grizzly Poll
Mario Canseco of Insights West discusses what his company’s poll on grizzly bear hunting shows, why professional surveys are a valuable tool, and why advocates should be looking to the numbers.
October 11, 2017
448: Beating Back Burnout
Outreach worker Kate Howie joins Defender Radio to talk about recognizing burnout in ourselves and other advocates, learning the first steps we can take to prevent burnout, and how we can ask for help.
October 3, 2017
Four podcasts every animal lover should be listening to on International Podcast Day
Learn how to be a better advocate, find out about new causes, and help the animals with these great podcasts.
September 29, 2017
447: IFAW to the Rescue
Res Krebs of IFAW discusses emergency response to the hurricanes that devastated the U.S. Virgin Islands, the realities facing recovery efforts, and how we can all help the people and the animals.
September 26, 2017
446: A Legal Fight For Freedom
Camille Labchuk of Animal Justice talks representing the animals’ interests at the Vancouver Aquarium, protection of captive animals in Ontario, and how we can be part of the solution.
September 19, 2017
445: Turtle Power
Turtle rehabilitation, why some turtles are pretty much living dinosaurs, and what 3,000 turtle eggs are doing in plastic containers in Peterborough are discussed with the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre.
September 13, 2017
444: Bark To School
Dog behaviour expert Joan Weston talks separation anxiety, back to school changes, and finding effective, science-based training for family pets as we go Bark To School.
September 5, 2017
443: Good Coyote, Bad Rap
Dr. Simon Gadbois responds to folk-logic raised in documentary Bad Coyote, and discusses co-existence, fear, and the science of canids in Nova Scotia.
August 29, 2017
