THE PETA PODCAST

The storm of 2026 has stretched from New Mexico to Maine, impacting 70 percent of the nation's population, and all their companion animals. Don't leave them outside. Emily Allen, PETA VP who runs the Community Animal Project, talks with Emil Guillermo about what you can do for your animals and for the animals you see left out in the cold. Go to PETA.org for more. ---- PETA, the world's largest ani...

The California Horse Racing Board permanently banned a jockey for participating in an unsanctioned bush track. What's a bush track? If you think racing is cruel. bush tracks are far worse. Find out why PETA is trying to stop them from proliferating around the country. Go to PETA.org for more! PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization with all its global entities, is 9 million strong and...

Get activated! .Here are 5 things you can do now to save animals from cruelty in labs. Your simple action today could help make a difference in PETA's top 5 victories for next year. Go to PETA.org for more! PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization with all its global entities, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activ...

Host Emil Guillermo kicks off the new year with comedian Eddie Pepitone who talks about his vegan journey and his love for animals. His latest special, "The Collapse," is on YouTube. Is Eddie a good candidate to be featured in a nude PETA ad? In 2025 it was Nikki Glaser. Should Eddie be next? Contact us at PETA.org This podcast is also on Youtube.com/@emilamok1 Info on Eddie Pepitone. Nikki Glaser...

As peace talks over the Russian invasion of Ukraine are on-again, off-again, it might make you wonder who, if anyone, is caring for the  abandoned animals caught by war. We reprise an interview with Simone Eisenbeiss, part of the animal rescue effort in Ukraine funded by PETA's Global Compassion Fund.  For more go to PETA.org

Incest and inbreeding? It's a taboo for humans, so why is it ok for dogs? Your cute smushed-faced dog is suffering. And AKC is not OK. What's PETA doing about it? Plenty. Jakob Shaw tells Emil the problems with BIBs, that's stands for breathing impaired breeds. Time to take a stand against torture breeding. For more go to PETA.org.    

Just in time for the holidays, we explore a faith- based approach to animal rights with Sarah McFarlane, Faith Outreach Coordinator of PETA Lambs. Is it for all faiths? Just Christians? And what is the power of Genesis:1: 29? Emil Guillermo talks with the Lambs and the hope for inclusive interfaith discussion.  

When it's cold outside, we like to remind you: Bring your animals inside. It's common sense, but you'd be surprised at the number of animals who are left outside to freeze. Emily Allen of PETA's Community Animal Project talks to Emil Guillermo. For more go to PETA.org The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization with all its global entities, is 10 million strong and growin...

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has left hundreds of animals in need. Simone Eisenbeiss rescues 50 animals a day on average when she goes into the combat zone.  Simone describes the work of an animal rescuer in Ukraine to Emil Guillermo. Go to PETA.org and learn how PETA's Global Compassion fund keeps the rescue efforts alive. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization w...

As Thanksgiving looms, we reprise the story of Stephanie, obese and diabetic, who found her way by going vegan. Get your starter kit at PETA.org  The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization with all its global entities, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others...

We reprise this special episode with Ingrid Newkirk, president and co-founder of People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), in conversation with Emil Guillermo on the milestone 30th anniversary of the book, "Free The Animals: The Amazing True Story of the Animal Liberation Front In North America." Newkirk talks about what the group was, how it wasn't PETA, and all the great things done by...

Author Melanie D.G. Kaplan fell in love and rescued a former lab dog. She wanted to find out about his past life. Her book, "Lab Dog" helps people understand the problems with animal experimentation. Get "Lab Dog," wherever books are sold. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing.  Hosted by Emil Guillermo.  Contact us at PETA.org. Foll...

An accident in Mississippi resulted in monkeys running wild, but also exposed the public health threat. Will Tulane reveal the necropsies of the dead monkeys? And why are long-tailed monkeys even used in U.S. labs when they have just been declared endangered by the IUCN? PETA's primate expert, Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel talks with Emil Guillermo. For what you can do to stop experimentation industry, go ...

In this reprised episode, PETA VP Christina Matthies talks to Emil Guillermo about birds, especially domesticated ones. For more go to PETA.org. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo at www.amok.com Get this podcast on YouTube.com/@emilamok1  Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST!  Copyright , 2021-202...

Ingrid Newkirk, PETA principal and co-founder, author of numerous books on animals and animal rights, wrote a very  practical book, "250 Vital Things Your Cat Wants You To Know: The Cat Guardian's Bible."  How many things do you know? Find out as we reprise this episode. Go to PETA.org for more. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on X @emilamok Or at www.amok.com   Please subscribe, rate and r...

The winningest jockey in America was given one of the heaviest suspensions ever for violating whip rules at the track. Federal regulators came down hard after PETA blew the whistle. See more at PETA.org. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing. Hosted by Emil Guillermo.  Music provided by CarbonWorks. Thanks for listening to THE PETA P...

Ingrid Newkirk, PETA co-founder and principal, reacts to the passing of primatologist Jane Goodall. See how Goodall supported and endorsed the work of PETA, including the closure of National Primate Research Centers, at PETA.org

We reprise this episode on bulls-- among the most abused and exploited animals in all the world, but especially in India in the sugar cane industry. Animal Rahat began as a sanctuary for overworked bulls in rural India. Started with PETA funds, the sanctuary has not only improved the lives of bulls, but of all animals and even the people of the region.  Poorvah Joshipura, PETA Sr. VP of Internatio...

We reprise this episode from a few years back. Should animal experimenters be psych tested before getting federal funds? Kathy Guillermo, PETA Sr. VP on the concerning cases involving animal experimenters funded by your tax dollars. For more on this subject, go to PETA.org.   The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place t...

PETA senior science advisor Dr. Lisa Jones Engel on where we are in PETA's fight to end monkey experimentation. In conversation with Emil Guillermo. Go to PETA.org for more.

PETA senior science advisor Dr. Lisa Jones Engel on where we are in PETA's fight to end monkey experimentation. In conversation with Emil Guillermo. Go to PETA.org for more.

We reprise this episode from earlier this year on how PETA's legal team is using the First Amendment in an attempt to stop the torture of monkeys at NIH laboratories. PETA's Jeff Kerr, in conversation with Emil Guillermo.

Is there a problem with the word "vegan"? Emil talks with nutritionist Terri Chrisman. who explains why she has replaced the word and leads with people's health instead. And what of the animals and the earth? Listen. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activis...

Is there a problem with the word "vegan"? Emil talks with nutritionist Terri Chrisman. who explains why she has replaced the word and leads with people's health instead. And what of the animals and the earth? Listen. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activis...

Ashley Fruno, a Canadian-born PETA activist leads the charge to help companion animals in distress during typhoon season in the Philippines. In conversation with Emil Guillermo Check out PETA's Global Compassion fund, at PETA.org. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought le...