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Ep.294 VICTORY after PETA Exposes Budweiser's Dark Secret--The Mutilation of the Clydesdale Horses
09/21/2023
Ep.294 VICTORY after PETA Exposes Budweiser's Dark Secret--The Mutilation of the Clydesdale Horses
Kathy Guillermo, PETA Sr. VP talks about how Budweiser is mutilating the very Clydesdale horses you see on television ads and at public events. PETA undercover investigators got the facts. Budweiser prefers to keep its cruelty secret. Go to Hosted by Emil Guillermo.
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Ep.293: Ingrid Newkirk on "Animalkind" and 40-plus years of PETA
09/13/2023
Ep.293: Ingrid Newkirk on "Animalkind" and 40-plus years of PETA
We go to the archive and reprise a conversation between PETA Podcast host Emil Guillermo and Ingrid Newkirk, PETA president, on the release of her book "Animalkind," written with Gene Stone. Newkirk talks about what "animalkind" means and how we need to understand that humans are animals too, and not necessarily superior to other species. Buy "Animalkind" wherever books are sold. Go to for more, and listen to other podcasts with Ingrid. See Emil's one man show, "Emil Amok, Lost NPR Host: A Phool's Filipino American History," in person or livestreamed. Get tickets here: Get the podcast on The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Music provided by Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Or at Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your Help us grow the podcast by taking this Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Originally published Jan. 15, 2020 Copyright ©2020-2023
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Ep.292: Compassion and Empathy for Ants? Spiders? All Living Things? Barbara J. King Talks to Emil Guillermo
09/06/2023
Ep.292: Compassion and Empathy for Ants? Spiders? All Living Things? Barbara J. King Talks to Emil Guillermo
The Animal Rights discussion began when philosophers asked whether animals suffer. They do. But physical pain is one thing, do they feel emotions and grief? If a donkey does, does a spider? Author Barbara J. King, a professor emerita in Anthropology at William and Mary talks to Emil Guillermo about her research and how a knowledge of animal feelings could improve our empathy and compassion toward animals. Take action at 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, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at See Emil in New York 9/6/23, 9/14/23 at Under St. Marks Theater, New York City. Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Help us grow the podcast by taking this short survey. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! Originally released Aug. 4, 2021 copyright 2021 ©2023
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Ep.291: How Do You Rate as a Cat Guardian? PETA's Ingrid Newkirk Talks To Emil Guillermo
08/30/2023
Ep.291: How Do You Rate as a Cat Guardian? PETA's Ingrid Newkirk Talks To Emil Guillermo
For all the cat people out there, we reprise this episode with Ingrid Newkirk, PETA President and co-founder, on her 2021 book, "250 Vital Things Your Cat Wants You To Know: The Cat Guardian's Bible." In conversation with Emil Guillermo, it's what you need to know to be a great cat guardian. Go to PETA.org for more. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at www.amok.com. Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Originally published Nov.10, 2021). Copyright 2023
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Ep.290: PETA Latino is TEN/Emil Guillermo talks to Alicia Aguayo
08/23/2023
Ep.290: PETA Latino is TEN/Emil Guillermo talks to Alicia Aguayo
Alicia Aguayo talks to host Emil Guillermo about the first ten years of PETA Latino. Also mentioned is the passing of Lolita the Orca, who was the focus of PETA Latino at SeaWorld. For more, see PETA.org Also visit the birthday celebration at 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, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! Originally published, Aug. , 2023; Copyright ©2020-2023
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Ep. 289: Dog-lovers: Beware of BIBs
08/16/2023
Ep. 289: Dog-lovers: Beware of BIBs
If you own a dog with a scrunched-up face, you need to know more about BIBs. PETA's Colin Henstock talks with Emil Guillermo about the dogs that may look cute but are condemned to a life of suffering. For more info on BIBs including the banning of BIBs, go to 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, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! Originally published, Aug. 15, 2023; Copyright ©2020-2-23
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Ep. 288: A Scientist's Ethical Transformation
08/09/2023
Ep. 288: A Scientist's Ethical Transformation
Dr. John P. Gluck was honored with PETA's Trailblazing Advocacy Award in 2021 for being a shining example of ethics in science. In this conversation with Emil Guillermo, Gluck--the one-time animal experimenter--who studied with the infamous Harry Harlow, describes his own transformation from an animal experimenter to a compassionate bioethicist committed to a cruelty-free science. Gluck's book, "Voracious Science and Vulnerable Animals" has become a guide for scientists, especially of a new generation, seeking to practice a science aligned with their ethical identity. It hasn't been easy. Gluck admits he remains haunted by the faces of the animals he experimented on. For more go to PETA.org You may also contact us 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 leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! Originally published Oct.28, 2020; Sept.15, 2021; July 6, 2022; Aug. 23,2023; Copyright ©2020-2-23
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Ep. 287: Colombian Lab Funded by NIH Shut Down After PETA Expose
08/02/2023
Ep. 287: Colombian Lab Funded by NIH Shut Down After PETA Expose
PETA's investigation of Caucaseco Scientific Research Center has resulted in the lab's shutdown, and its defunding by the National Institutes of Health. A foreign lab funded by NIH? Yes. Caucaseco was already paid more than $17 million. And it's just one of nearly 800 foreign labs NIH is funding to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars. Get the update and hear from Dr. Magnolia Martinez, PETA lead researcher who worked for nearly two years to expose Caucaseco's activities. Get 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 why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at Listen to the very first PETA podcast with Ingrid Newkirk Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Originally released Aug. 2,2023). ©copyright 2023
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Ep. 286: The Council of Animals and PETA's Declaration of Consciousness
07/26/2023
Ep. 286: The Council of Animals and PETA's Declaration of Consciousness
Until Sept. 3, 2023, large animal sculptures will be on display at the National Mall in Washington, DC. It's the Council of Animals, just a few blocks away from Congress. What would the animals say to fellow sentient beings if they could advocate for themselves? See the exhibit and sign PETA's Declaration of Consciousness. Or go online at PETA.org. Ingrid Newkirk, PETA President, Alka Chandna, PETA VP, Laboratory Investigations, and Oscar-nominated actor Edward James Olmos were featured at the unveiling on July 13, 2023. Go to 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 why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at Listen to the very first PETA podcast with Ingrid Newkirk Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Originally released July 26, 2023). ©copyright 2023
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Ep. 285: PETA's Equine Matters: End of Major Horse Racing in SF Bay Area; No Fun At Canada's Calgary Stampede
07/20/2023
Ep. 285: PETA's Equine Matters: End of Major Horse Racing in SF Bay Area; No Fun At Canada's Calgary Stampede
Why is major horse racing dying in Northern California, PETA's Kathy Guillermo gives the real reason Golden Gate Fields is set to close. And why is Canada's Calgary Stampede no fun for the horses? 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 why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at Listen to the very first PETA podcast with Ingrid Newkirk Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Originally released July 19, 2023). ©copyright 2023
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Ep. 284: Animal Hoarding: The Line Between Too Many Animals and Animal Cruelty
07/12/2023
Ep. 284: Animal Hoarding: The Line Between Too Many Animals and Animal Cruelty
Animal hoarding? "It's a crisis," says Henry Brzezinski, El Dorado County Animal Services chief in Northern California. Brzezinski has spent over 35 years fighting for animal welfare from South Carolina to California and knows about hoarding all too well. He defines the problem and profiles the typical hoarder. He also says what you should be on the lookout for to root out hidden hoarding environments. in your community. And he talks about the cases he's seen that amount to some of the worst animal hoarding cases ever. He talks with host Emil Guillermo. 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 why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at Listen to the very first PETA podcast with Ingrid Newkirk Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Originally released July 12, 2023). ©copyright 2023
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Ep. 283: 100,000 Monkeys Saved: Activists Stop Exportation Deal
07/05/2023
Ep. 283: 100,000 Monkeys Saved: Activists Stop Exportation Deal
Activists stopped a transfer of 100,000 macaques from Sri Lanka to China. Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel, PETA primatologist, says had the deal gone through, it would have devastated Sril Lanka's unique toque macaque monkey population and hurt the entire country. By keeping them in Sri Lanka, Jones-Engel says the monkeys were saved from almost surely becoming part of the animal experimentation industry. In conversation with Emil Guillermo. Find out more, go to 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 why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at Listen to the very first PETA podcast with Ingrid Newkirk Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Originally released July 5, 2023). ©copyright 2023
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Ep. 282: Open Records, Hidden Cruelty--PETA Battles Oregon's OHSU
06/28/2023
Ep. 282: Open Records, Hidden Cruelty--PETA Battles Oregon's OHSU
Oregon's Health and Science University (OHSU) doesn't want the public to know about the cruel experiments it conducts involving the drunken habits of voles. Now an Oregon court has ordered OHSU to pay PETA more than $434,000 for the tactics used to prevent the truth from coming out. Dr. Alka Chandna, PETA VP of Laboratory Investigations, talks to Emil Guillermo about how the fight for animal rights has become a legal battle for key evidence of animal cruelty. 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 why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at Listen to the very first PETA podcast with Ingrid Newkirk Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Originally released June 28, 2023). ©copyright 2023
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Ep.281: Tiger King Villain Doc Antle Now Convicted In Virginia, But Animal Exploitation Never Ends
06/21/2023
Ep.281: Tiger King Villain Doc Antle Now Convicted In Virginia, But Animal Exploitation Never Ends
Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, featured in the Netflix series "Tiger King," was convicted for wildlife trafficking and conspiracy to commit wildlife trafficking this month (6/2023) in a Viriginia state court. Sentencing is set for later this year, but now the focus is on the federal indictment against Antle. PETA's Brittany Peet tells Emil Guillermo the fight continues at the level to bring Antle to justice. 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 why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at Listen to the very first PETA podcast with Ingrid Newkirk Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Originally released June 21, 2023). ©copyright 2023
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Ep. 280: PETA and The Fight To Save Lolita the Orca from Miami Seaquarium
06/14/2023
Ep. 280: PETA and The Fight To Save Lolita the Orca from Miami Seaquarium
Jared Goodman,attorney for the PETA Foundation talks to Emil Guillermo about Lolita the Orca who has been trapped in a miniscule tank at the Miami Seaquarium. Go to 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 why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at Listen to the very first PETA podcast with Ingrid Newkirk Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Originally released June 14, 2023). ©copyright 2023
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Ep. 279: Animal Cruelty in the Land of the Great Pyramids
06/07/2023
Ep. 279: Animal Cruelty in the Land of the Great Pyramids
You won't believe the cruelty to the camels and horses that are used in the tourist trade in Egypt. PETA's Jason Baker talks about the bloody animals he saw in Giza that made him realize the need to prioritize the camels that cater to tourists in Egypt. PLUS: 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 why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at Listen to the very first PETA podcast with Ingrid Newkirk Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Originally released June 7, 2023). ©copyright 2023
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Ep. 278 Federal Regulators Take PETA's Advice, Investigate Horse Deaths in Ky.
06/01/2023
Ep. 278 Federal Regulators Take PETA's Advice, Investigate Horse Deaths in Ky.
HISA, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, finally began its investigation of the 12 horse deaths at Churchill Downs. And it could lead to a shutdown of the race track while the findings are pending. HISA appears to be following all the recommendations made by PETA's Horse Racing Department that was sent to Churchill Downs at the beginning of May when the death toll was at two horses. PETA's Kathy Guillermo, Sr. VP and head of PETA's horse racing division, discusses what's at stake, and what HISA could do if it's serious about ending deaths in racing. See 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 why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org Listen to the very first PETA podcast with Ingrid Newkirk Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Originally released May 31, 2023). ©copyright 2023
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Ep. 277: Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.3 Makes Rocket Raccoon Patron Saint Of Lab Animals
05/24/2023
Ep. 277: Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.3 Makes Rocket Raccoon Patron Saint Of Lab Animals
If you've seen Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 (the new live-action feature film) find out more about what it's all about. And if you haven't, see why Rocket Raccoon is the new patron saint of laboratory animals in the fight against vivisectionists and animal experimenters. Emil Guillermo talks with PETA's Amy Meyer on the film's significance in spreading the word to a mass audience. The film, written and directed by James Gunn, does that admirably. This interview may be a "full-on spoiler" to some, but not when the real-life situation with animals in laboratories is far worse than anyone can imagine. Get the here. See what it really looks like . 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 why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org Listen to the very first PETA podcast with Ingrid Newkirk Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Originally released May 24, 2023). ©copyright 2023
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Ep. 276: If You're Vegan, Why Not Your Dog Too? Becoming A Plant-based Dog.
05/17/2023
Ep. 276: If You're Vegan, Why Not Your Dog Too? Becoming A Plant-based Dog.
In a perfect ethical world, you'd be vegan. And so would your animal companion. But few pet owners are vegan or even feed their companions vegan diets. Now is the time to make that happen. You deserve to eat better food, of course. But your dog deserves better than commercial dog food. Diana Laverdure-Dunetz is a dog nutritionist with a website at www.plantpowereddog.com. She says an average vegan dog living to age 12 could say an estimated 10,000 animals from being slaughtered for dog food. In this conversation with podcast host Emil Guillermo, Laverdure-Dunetz talks about the health advantages of feeding your dog fresh, nutritious, and safe food for your dog. For starters, did you know dogs love blueberries? Take action. Learn more about veganism at For dog nutritionist Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, go to 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 why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org Listen to the very first PETA podcast with Ingrid Newkirk Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at www.amok.com Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Help us grow the podcast by taking this short survey. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Originally released Aug. 5, 2020). ©copyright 2020-23
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Ep.275: One Man's Call For The Abolition of Pet Ownership
05/10/2023
Ep.275: One Man's Call For The Abolition of Pet Ownership
Is it time to consider the abolition of pet ownership? Writer/Author Troy Vettese says it's harmful to all involved, and at the core is human domination and control over animals. He's serious and wrote a controversial piece in the Guardian outlining the good in banning pet ownership. In conversation with Emil Guillermo. Notes: 8:59 The problems on pet ownership. 9:39 domination 17:00 empathy 23:45 Freeing ourselves from pet ownership 24:55 veganism 25:25 Phasing out ownership in 20 years 27:28 are pet owners bad people? 3 6:15 Outlining the steps to end pet ownership 39:12 "Animals are imprisoned by domestication." The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Contact us at Music provided by CarbonWorks. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok vlog: or read my . Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! Originally released May 10, 2023 ©copyright 2023
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Ep. 274: The GlorificationOfHorseRacingCrueltyInMay
05/03/2023
Ep. 274: The GlorificationOfHorseRacingCrueltyInMay
Every first Saturday in May, horse racing celebrates itself with the running of the Kentucky Derby. But this year's event (2023) has been marred by the death of a would-be participant and by the deaths of three other horses at the historic home of the derby, Churchill Downs. Kathy Guillermo, PETA Sr.VP who heads up the team exposing horse racing cruelty, talks about the deaths this year and how they contribute to the sport's demise. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Contact us at Music provided by CarbonWorks. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok vlog: or read my . Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! Originally released May 5, 2023 ©copyright 2023
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Ep. 273: After the Earthquake, PETA Rescues Animals In Turkey
04/26/2023
Ep. 273: After the Earthquake, PETA Rescues Animals In Turkey
On Feb. 6, 2023, a massive 7.6 earthquake hit Turkey and Syria, killing thousands of people in Turkey alone. And what about the companion animals? Within days after the quake, PETA--thanks to your donations to the Global Compassion Fund--dispatched a team that saved hundreds of animals, reuniting many with their human companions who survived the quake. Mimi Bekhechi, VP of PETA UK, Europe, and Australia, talks to Emil Guillermo about how the team approached each day during the month-long rescue. And how their like Thalia, Pisa, Lucky, and others. For more information, go to The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok vlog: or read my . Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! Originally released April 26, 2023 ©copyright 2023
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Ep. 272: PETA Spays and Neuters South of the Border
04/19/2023
Ep. 272: PETA Spays and Neuters South of the Border
If you think the animal overpopulation problem is bad in the U.S., it's worse in Mexico. PETA Latino has been sponsoring free spay-neuter events for years that have helped thousands of animals. Rachel Bellis, associate director of local affairs for PETA's Cruelty Investigations Department, talks to Emil Guillermo about the program. And she mentions how sometimes the work includes rescuing dogs like Mathilda, Manuel, and Maria. The spay/neuter program in Mexico exists because of your kind donations to the PETA Global Compassion fund. Go to PETA.org for more information. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok vlog: or read my . Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! Originally released April 19, 2023 ©copyright 2023
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Ep. 271: Identifying Animal: DxE's Co-Founder Wayne Hsiung on Risking his Freedom To Save Animals
04/12/2023
Ep. 271: Identifying Animal: DxE's Co-Founder Wayne Hsiung on Risking his Freedom To Save Animals
When asked how he identifies, Wayne Hsiung says one word. "Animal." Hsiung is the co-founder of DxE, Direct Action Everywhere, known for reviving the art of protest in the animal rights movement through "open rescue," a dramatic, effective, and memorable tactic. He reveals insights on DxE's victory over Smithfield's factory farm operation in Utah where Hsiung faced felony charges for saving two baby piglets. In conversation with Emil Guillermo, Hsiung gets personal about growing up in Indiana, and how his Taiwanese family's spiritual beliefs have informed and motivated his animal rights mission. Hsiung also predicts his prospects in an upcoming beagle rescue case in Wisconsin. Hsiung's blog is The Simple Heart (. Register for the Animal Liberation Conference, June 9th - 14th ( in Berkeley where Hsiung will facilitate an interactive workshop called The Open Rescue Experience. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok vlog: or read my . Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! Originally released April 12, 2023 ©copyright 2023
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Ep. 270: Peter Singer and the New Generation of Animal Rights--"Animal LIberation Now."
04/05/2023
Ep. 270: Peter Singer and the New Generation of Animal Rights--"Animal LIberation Now."
Peter Singer, the author and philosopher, embarks on a global speaking tour as the update on his classic is released, "Animal Liberation Now." Singer speaks to Emil Guillermo about the tour and how animal rights has evolved in the last 50 years. He talks about speciesism, the need for governments to take a stronger stand for the animals, and looks at the impact of a 21st-century phenomenon--AI--and what impact that could have on animal rights. Overall, Singer's assessment is that while there has been some progress toward ending factory farming and animal experimentation, there is still much to be done. Get info on the global s The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! Originally released April 5, 2023 ©copyright 2023
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Ep. 269: Life After Fast Food Hell; How Chuck Carroll Went Vegan
03/29/2023
Ep. 269: Life After Fast Food Hell; How Chuck Carroll Went Vegan
At age 27, Chuck Carroll was so addicted to fast food he thought he wouldn't see age 30. He has since lost 300 pounds and kept it off with a vegan diet. In conversation with Emil Guillermo, Carroll talks about how he did it and how it led to his hosting "The Exam Room," the podcast of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Carroll talks about how he has become vegan and how veganism has brought him to a new awareness of ethical eating. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org Listen to the very first PETA podcast with Ingrid Newkirk Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at www.amok.com Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Help us grow the podcast by taking this short survey. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! Originally released June 16, 2021 Reprised March 28, 2023 copyright 2021-2024
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Ep.268: Charles River Labs, One-Thousand Monkeys, and the Fight to End Monkey Importation
03/22/2023
Ep.268: Charles River Labs, One-Thousand Monkeys, and the Fight to End Monkey Importation
Charles River Labs has a 1,000-monkey problem. It's being investigated for the illegal importation of monkeys from Asia. That fact keeps the company from using the monkeys for research, so it wants to send them back to Asia and start the process over again. Not so fast. PETA advocates the best thing for the monkeys is immediate placement in a sanctuary here. PETA primatologist Lisa Jones-Engel explains how it fits into the big picture of stopping all monkey importation to the U.S. Host Emil Guillermo leads the conversation.
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Ep.267: Army Secretly Resumes Weapons Testing On Animals
03/15/2023
Ep.267: Army Secretly Resumes Weapons Testing On Animals
In the 1980s, the Army had a rule that stopped and banned weapons testing on animals. Now it's revealed the it has reversed the ban and has begun weapons testing using live ferrets. Shalin Gala, PETA VP in the Laboratory Investigations Department, goes over the history of the issue, dating back to when PETA first got the Army to stop using animals to the recent revelation that new tests have begun. We also look at the Navy, the Air Force, and the Coast Guards' record on animal abuse. You can stop these hideous tests. Go to PETA.org and take action. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org. Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at www.amok.com Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! Published March 11, 2023, Copyright, all rights reserved.
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Ep.266: The Best Films Animal-wise: The Oscats 2023
03/08/2023
Ep.266: The Best Films Animal-wise: The Oscats 2023
Emil Guillermo talks to Courtney Penley, of PETA's Animals in Film and TV division. Who won an Oscat this year? The biggest winners were in animation. See more about the winners, go to PETA.org The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org. Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at www.amok.com Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST!
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Ep.265: Peter Singer on his groundbreaking work, "Animal Liberation."
03/01/2023
Ep.265: Peter Singer on his groundbreaking work, "Animal Liberation."
In 1975, philosopher Peter Singer argued for the end of tyranny by human animals over non-human animals. His book "Animal Liberation," has been an ethical compass for several generations of animal rights activists. In this conversation with Emil Guillermo, Singer talks about the changes in the last five decades, how his book helped bring about those changes, and how there's still much work to do to convince society that speciesism is wrong. Go to PETA.org for more information. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org. Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at www.amok.com Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Originally published March 10, 2021; Reprised, May 30, 2022; Feb.28, 2023)
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