The Animal Liberation Hour

Christoph is an activist from Germany working on strategic pressure campaigns. Host Trey chats with Christoph about his journey into veganism and animal rights, why he chooses to work on pressure campaigns, and what he thinks could unify our movement. We hope you enjoy the Season 7 finale.  Follow Christoph's work: https://www.instagram.com/our_voices_against_animalabuse AAC Linktree (follow...

Host Trey is joined by Bart Heart of Aktywiści Abolicjoniści, an animal rights group in Poland that has already rid the country of well over half of its foie gras in a year’s time. Listen in as Bart gives the keys to his group’s success and more. Follow Aktywiści Abolicjoniści’s work: Youtube -   https://www.youtube.com/@aktywisci Instagram - @aktywisci_abolicjonisci AAC Linktree (follow us, donat...

Jasmin Singer is an author, actor, activist, public speaker, and podcast host known for her work in animal rights, veganism, body positivity, & LGBTQ+ advocacy.   She cohosts the award-winning, extremely popular Our Hen House podcast (along with Mariann Sullivan).   Enjoy this lively conversation with Jasmin Singer about her vegan and animal activism journey. Visit Jasmin’s website:   www.jasm...

Host Trey is joined by investigative journalist and protester Malcolm Klimowicz who was put on political trial in Canada for filming minks on fur farms. You can follow Malcolm on Instagram @mklimowicz Check out the film Ending Real Fur, which Malcom was featured in: https://www.realfurfilm.com Malcolm’s Halloween Film Screening of Earthlings: https://youtu.be/-J8pdru1TOc AAC Linktree (follow us, d...

Elle Fleming, better known online as Vegan Gaze, has been an animal rights activist on YouTube for years now, debating the topic online and using her sharp wit to offer commentary on vegan-related topics. Her channel was one of the inspirations for host Jeremy Loeb to start his own channel.  Now he gets to interview her for this episode of The Animal Liberation Hour. Follow Vegan Gaze on Social Me...

Michele Granberg is no stranger to the Animal Liberation Hour.  Usually, she hosts the program, but this time guest host Jeremy Loeb turns the tables on her to learn more about her story.    Enjoy this unique episode between two hosts of The Animal Liberation Hour. Visit Michele’s Website: https://michelegranberg.com  AAC Linktree (follow us, donate, bookshop, merch store, future events, and more)...

This episode features Raffaela Raab, aka the Militant Vegan.  Raffaela was working as a doctor when she realized that enslaved farm animals were just as capable of suffering as her patients. This realization led her to become vegan and an animal rights activist.  After a few months of street activism, she decided to share her emotional encounters online in the form of TikTok videos and her video r...

Almira Tanner is the lead organizer of Direct Action Everywhere (DxE), a global network of activists working to achieve revolutionary social and political change for animals in one generation. DxE recently launched factoryfarmwatch.org , an interactive map of all the factory farms in California.   Enjoy this conversation between her and host Jeremy Loeb. Links: https://www.directactioneverywhere.c...

Brian Hackett is an outspoken animal advocate. He is Director of Government & Community Relations at Associated Humane Societies where he spearheads animal welfare issues on the state and local level in New Jersey. He is former legislative Affairs Manager for the Animal Legal Defense Fund and NJ State Director for the Humane Society of the United States. In this episode we discuss the EATS Act...

Host Jeremy Loeb interviews Scotty Gilbertson, who worked undercover at a facility that breeds beagles for experimentation. For several months, Scotty was employed at Ridglan Farms, site of the recent open rescue. In this episode, he describes in detail what the facility was like, what the people who worked there were like, and a connection he made with a beagle that he ultimately was unable to sa...

Host Trey interviews Jeremy Loeb on this episode of The Animal Liberation Hour. Jeremy discusses the corruption behind both media and the United States legal system, as well as an epic story that found him in the middle of a high-profile court case beside well-known activist Wayne Hsiung.  Check out Jeremy's youtube channel where he discusses animal rights topics with his guests: https://www....

In this episode, International Council for Animal Welfare's Chrys Liptrot sits down with host Trey to discuss abolition and welfare, movement solidarity, inclusivity in animal rights, and much more. Check out ICAW's work here: i-caw.org @icaw_org ICAW's Disruption of Denise Naguib of Marriott: https://youtu.be/n7mkJrDNmy8 RAGE Tour Recap: https://youtu.be/KZ9yr0BokP4 ICAW Marriott D...

On this episode, our guest is author, philosopher, and animal activist Jeff Sebo.   Jeff is an associate professor of environmental studies and an affiliated professor of bioethics, medical ethics, philosophy, and law at New York University. He is the author of two books, "Saving Animals, Saving Ourselves" (2022) and "The Moral Circle: Who Matters, What Matters, and Why" (2025)...

The Animal Liberation Hour welcomes Jonathan Dickstein PhD , professor of Vegan Studies at Arihanta Institute. His current work focuses on Jainism and contemporary ecological issues, and extends into Critical Animal Studies, and Food Studies.  This episode covers the nature of Ahimsa, the path of nonviolence, how Jainism views veganism, tips for street outreach with folks from various religious ba...

In this episode, we chat with April Noga and Phoebe Conner, the compassionate visionaries behind Chicagoland Pig Rescue , a non-profit committed to boots-on-the-ground efforts, education, sanctuary support, and all things pig rescue in the Midwest and beyond. We explore the passion that sparked the inception of Chicagoland Pig Rescue, the challenges and joys of their work, and most importantly, ho...

Jim Mason is an author and attorney who focuses on human/animal concerns. His latest book is Madness: The Deep Driver of Our Climate Crisis Lessons From My Family Farm,  He also wrote An Unnatural Order:  The Roots of Our Destruction of Nature and co-authored The Ethics of What We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter with ethicist Peter Singer.  Jim is a long-time activist for over 50 years. In this e...

Hope Bohanec is a long-time activist.  She has published two books on the subject of humanewashing and greenwashing: The Ultimate Betrayal: Is There Happy Meat? and The Humane Hoax: Essays Exposing the Myth of Happy Meat, Humane Dairy, and Ethical Eggs. She created and hosts the Hope for the Animals Podcast. On this show, Hope talks about the myth of happy meat, greenwashing, humanewashing as well...

Todd Friedman, founder of Arthur's Acres, has found his path in life. He is determined to save pigs and change public perception about them along the way.   In this heart-warming episode, Todd talks about how pigs enrich his life, fascinating facts about pigs, what sanctuary life is truly like and much more.  He shares sad stories that have happy endings.   This episode will tug on your heart...

Ryuji Chua is a filmmaker and animal advocate who creates educational resources about animal ethics. On this episode, Ryuji talks about his documentary, "How Conscious Can a Fish Be?”  Other topics include, how understanding human psychology helps us become better animal advocates, tips for producing your own documentary, and why animal extinction might be good after all. Follow Ryuji on Inst...

This episode features Sarah Salluzzo & Jonina Turzi, CoFounders of Lancaster Farm Sanctuary.  We chat about the nature of farm sanctuaries and their role in the animal liberation movement. You will be inspired by the hard work Sarah & Jonina do every day to save lives and inspire change.   Please visit www.lancasterfarmsanctuary.org AAC Linktree (follow us, donate, bookshop, merch store, f...

This episode features the one and only, Jenny McQueen. She discusses the animal rights movement including, the cruelty of fur and foie gras, what it's like to get arrested, open rescues, the future of the movement and much more. For over two decades, Jenny McQueen has been an activist who has fiercely advocated for animals. She is a true warrior for justice who never shies away from letting h...

Host Shriya interviews Brenda and Jon of SoL Criations Sanctuary about the struggles and joys of sanctuary life, Jon's transition from hunter to vegan, and much more. Learn more about SoL Criations here: https://www.solcriations.com/who-we-are AAC Linktree (follow us, donate, bookshop, merch store, future events, and more) : https://linktr.ee/animalactivismcollective To support our work month...

This episode is an inspiring chat with Rae Case, founding director of Fluffy Butt Rescue & Sanctuary in New Jersey. In this conversation, Rae talks about the true meaning of sanctuary, the basics of running a sanctuary, tips for those thinking of opening a sanctuary, and what it's like to grieve the loss of a beloved animal resident.   www.fluffybuttrescue.org AAC Linktree (follow us, don...

On this episode, Sharon Núñez of Animal Equality talks about her organization's efforts to end factory farming through undercover investigations, unique campaigns, legal advocacy and more. She stresses why this moment is such a critical time for animals, and how activists can get involved.   Sharon Núñez is a longtime activist, co-founder and current President of Animal Equality. Since its fo...

On this podcast episode, our guest Dr. Lori Gruen talks about empathy, ethics, EcoFeminism, her work with chimpanzees, and much more.  Lori Gruen is the William Griffin Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Science in Society at Wesleyan University where she also coordinates Wesleyan Animal Studies. Her work lies at the intersection of ethical and pol...