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
Tag: podcast
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
Ep. 442: Shoot To Thrill
There’s more than one way to shoot a grizzly – but only one can be our future.
August 22, 2017
441: Leaving History In The Past
The seal hunt has long been a part of the culture and history of Newfoundland and Labrador. But does it have a place in the 21st century? Nowit’s the very people who call The Rock home that are questioning the industry.
August 16, 2017
Defender Radio to add Q and A segment to weekly show
What’s the best part of being a journalist? Finding answers to questions you’ve been dying to ask. What’s the best part of being a former
March 23, 2015
