Poetry as activism, vegan kids, and rescued rats: our talk with Heather Leughmyer  On this episode of All Things Vegan, you’ll meet Heather Leughmyer, who writes poems about animals, has a rat and mouse rescue center in Indiana, and is raising a vegan daughter. We also share some valuable information about palm oil, bring you news (... More)

Poetry as activism, vegan kids, and rescued rats: our talk with Heather Leughmyer 

On this episode of All Things Vegan, you’ll meet Heather Leughmyer, who writes poems about animals, has a rat and mouse rescue center in Indiana, and is raising a vegan daughter.

We also share some valuable information about palm oil, bring you news from the vegan frontier, let you know about vegan related events in and around Central Oregon, and more!

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the February 26, 2013 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

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James McWilliams on what Locavores and Vegans have in common and how to truly reform our industrial food system

In this show we talk with James McWilliams, a writer based in Austin, Texas, whose articles have appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, Harper’s, Slate, Forbes and numerous other publications. (... More)

James McWilliams on what Locavores and Vegans have in common and how to truly reform our industrial food system

In this show we talk with James McWilliams, a writer based in Austin, Texas, whose articles have appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, Harper’s, Slate, Forbes and numerous other publications. His thoughts appear almost daily on his blog, “Eating Plants.” James is a contributor to Freakonomics.com and the new Laika Magazine. He is the author of several books including “Just Food: Where Locavores Get It Wrong and How We Can Truly Eat Responsibly.” James has more books in the works, one scheduled to be published this year, plus in the fall he'll start a year-long speaking tour.

We also bring you News from The Vegan Frontier, including why Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel asked the city of Chicago to go vegan, and how a group of dolphins tries to save one of their own by making a raft with their bodies. Plus we read a tribute to Changila, an elephant gunned down by poachers.

And, of course, we let you know about vegan related happenings in and around Central Oregon, and more!

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the February 12, 2013 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

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Author and inspirational speaker Colleen Patrick-Goudreau on The 30-Day Vegan Challenge In this episode, we catch up with author and inspirational speaker Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Colleen is the author of numerous award-winning books, including The Joy of Vegan Baking and Vegan’s Daily Companion, as well as the creator of the online multimedia (... More)

Author and inspirational speaker Colleen Patrick-Goudreau on The 30-Day Vegan Challenge

In this episode, we catch up with author and inspirational speaker Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Colleen is the author of numerous award-winning books, including The Joy of Vegan Baking and Vegan’s Daily Companion, as well as the creator of the online multimedia program, The 30-Day Vegan Challenge, and host of the popular audio podcast, Vegetarian Food for Thought.

We also give you an update on Operation Potcake, an ambitious spay and neuter campaign in the Bahamas; discuss a new law that bans animal testing on products in Israel; and share some good news about 104 lucky bears in Vietnam that have been saved from eviction.

And, of course, we highlight additional News from the Vegan Frontier, let you know about vegan related happenings in and around Central Oregon, and more!

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the January 22, 2013 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

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Head to head on feral cats in Central Oregon: Scott Beckstead, HSUS and Jim Anderson, Naturalist—Debate! In this episode, we revisit an issue we talked about a few months back: Feral and stray cats in Central Oregon. In a highly charged debate, you’ll hear our guests propose radically different solutions to the problem. Scott Beckstead is (... More)

Head to head on feral cats in Central Oregon: Scott Beckstead, HSUS and Jim Anderson, Naturalist—Debate!

In this episode, we revisit an issue we talked about a few months back: Feral and stray cats in Central Oregon. In a highly charged debate, you’ll hear our guests propose radically different solutions to the problem. Scott Beckstead is the Oregon Senior State Director of The Humane Society of the United States. He also teaches animal law at Willamette University College of Law. Jim Anderson is a Naturalist and Writer. His articles appear regularly in The Source Weekly. You’ll also hear some good news about chimps. And why “puppy rooms” are popping up in some universities.

And, of course, we highlight additional News from the Vegan Frontier, let you know about vegan related happenings in and around Central Oregon, and more!

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the January 8, 2013 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

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Sweet Talk with Robin Asbell, author of “Sweet and Easy Vegan,” Plus a Spotlight on Amos Bronson Alcott In this episode, we talk with Robin Asbell about her new book, Sweet and Easy Vegan. We shine the spotlight on Amos Bronson Alcott, an abolitionist, educator, and vegan advocate ahead of his time. We also bring you 10 reasons to go (... More)

Sweet Talk with Robin Asbell, author of “Sweet and Easy Vegan,” Plus a Spotlight on Amos Bronson Alcott

In this episode, we talk with Robin Asbell about her new book, Sweet and Easy Vegan. We shine the spotlight on Amos Bronson Alcott, an abolitionist, educator, and vegan advocate ahead of his time. We also bring you 10 reasons to go vegan in the New Year, and highlight some organizations that are helping animals and people in Central Oregon. Plus, find out how a team of dogs is comforting people in times of tragedy.

And, of course, we highlight additional News from the Vegan Frontier, let you know about vegan related happenings in and around Central Oregon, and more!

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the December 25, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

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Australian singer/songwriter Vegan Smythe reveals the serious intent behind his funny and entertaining songs In this episode, you’ll get to know Australian singer/songwriter Vegan Smythe, the activist behind many of the fun songs we’ve featured on our show. Vegan shares his methods and motivations, and we play a couple of the songs discussed (... More)

Australian singer/songwriter Vegan Smythe reveals the serious intent behind his funny and entertaining songs

In this episode, you’ll get to know Australian singer/songwriter Vegan Smythe, the activist behind many of the fun songs we’ve featured on our show. Vegan shares his methods and motivations, and we play a couple of the songs discussed during the interview, including Mr. Zonk from Planet Gonk, a new favorite. You’ll also hear about the work that was done in Central Oregon to make Highway 97 safer for deer, and we review useful information about the dangers of bioidentical hormones.

And, of course, we highlight additional News from the Vegan Frontier, let you know about vegan related happenings in and around Central Oregon, and more!

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the December 11, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

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Koya Webb, author of “Koya’s Kuisine: Foods You Love That Love You Back!” encourages positive lifestyle changes for optimal health and vitality. Plus John Oberg of Vegan Outreach. In today’s show, we talk with Koya Webb, an internationally recognized holistic health and wellness expert, author, motivational speaker, and consultant. (... More)

Koya Webb, author of “Koya’s Kuisine: Foods You Love That Love You Back!” encourages positive lifestyle changes for optimal health and vitality. Plus John Oberg of Vegan Outreach. In today’s show, we talk with Koya Webb, an internationally recognized holistic health and wellness expert, author, motivational speaker, and consultant. Koya is the author of “Koya’s Kuisine: Foods You Love That Love You Back!,” a book that helps individuals make positive lifestyle changes that maximize their ability to lose weight, increase energy, reverse life-threatening conditions, and experience optimal health and vitality through a fit, active lifestyle. We also catch up with John Oberg of Vegan Outreach. We joined John to leaflet at our local college and he was kind enough to stop by afterward to fill us in on his outreach activities, including an update on this year’s “Warped” tour. Barb gives an update on animal related measures in the recent election, and Judy provides some tips on creating a fabulous vegan Thanksgiving. And, of course, we highlight other News from the Vegan Frontier, let you know about vegan related happenings in and around Central Oregon, and more!

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio. Listen to the November 13, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

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Gary Smith on an L.A. protest in which activists temporarily shut down Farmer John: A plant that kills 6000 pigs a day In this episode, you’ll have an opportunity to meet Gary Smith, a long time animal activist and owner of The Thinking Vegan blog. You’ll hear his first-hand account of the protest in Los Angeles that we talked about (... More)

Gary Smith on an L.A. protest in which activists temporarily shut down Farmer John: A plant that kills 6000 pigs a day

In this episode, you’ll have an opportunity to meet Gary Smith, a long time animal activist and owner of The Thinking Vegan blog. You’ll hear his first-hand account of the protest in Los Angeles that we talked about on our last show, where activists temporarily shut down the Farmer John plant: A facility that kills 6000 pigs a day. You’ll also hear why a Florida businessman spent the weekend in a cage at Miami-Dade Animal Services, and why some activists allowed themselves to be branded with the number “269.” And, you’ll learn how firefighters saved the life of an unconscious border collie named Leah after a house fire. Plus, we give you some tips on veganizing your Halloween holiday.

And, of course, we highlight the latest News from the Vegan Frontier, let you know about vegan related happenings in and around Central Oregon, and more!

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the October 23, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

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Jenny Brown, of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, talks about her new book, “The Lucky Ones: My Passionate Fight for Farm Animals“ In this show you’ll meet Jenny Brown, long-time animal advocate, co-founder of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, and author of The Lucky Ones: My Passionate Fight for Farm Animals. You’ll also hear (... More)

Jenny Brown, of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, talks about her new book, “The Lucky Ones: My Passionate Fight for Farm Animals“

In this show you’ll meet Jenny Brown, long-time animal advocate, co-founder of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, and author of The Lucky Ones: My Passionate Fight for Farm Animals. You’ll also hear how a protest temporarily halted operations at Farmer John, a subsidiary of Hormel and the largest pig slaughterhouse on the west coast. And we’ll introduce you to Saudi, the newest resident at Black Beauty Ranch. Plus, you’ll learn about the strange event that temporarily shut down a Chinese restaurant in Williamsburg, Kentucky.

And, of course, we highlight the latest News from the Vegan Frontier, let you know about vegan related happenings in and around Central Oregon, and more!

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the October 9, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

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Scott Beckstead, of The Humane Society of the United States, on the feral cat controversy in Central Oregon. Plus, stories of cute rescued farm animals! In this episode, we catch up with Scott Beckstead, Oregon Senior State Director of The Humane Society of the United States. He gives us his thoughts on the feral cat controversy in Central Oregon, (... More)

Scott Beckstead, of The Humane Society of the United States, on the feral cat controversy in Central Oregon. Plus, stories of cute rescued farm animals!

In this episode, we catch up with Scott Beckstead, Oregon Senior State Director of The Humane Society of the United States. He gives us his thoughts on the feral cat controversy in Central Oregon, plus tells us about some animals that were destined to be laid out on someone’s dinner plate, but instead were rescued by caring people and now have a wonderful home in Oregon.You’ll hear about the surprising proclamations made by the mayor of Portland and the mayor of Eugene. And we bring you an update on Missy, the German Shepherd who was stranded for 8 days on a mountain top.

And, of course, we highlight the latest News from the Vegan Frontier, let you know about vegan related happenings in and around Central Oregon, and more!

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the September 25, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

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Author and activist Arthur Poletti reports: Israel goes vegan with Gary Yourofsky. And water shortages may force the world to go vegan. In today’s show, we talk with author and activist Arthur Poletti. Arthur is  a passionate follower of Gary Yourofsky, who is best known for his viral video, “Best Speech You Will Ever Hear.” We also discuss (... More)

Author and activist Arthur Poletti reports: Israel goes vegan with Gary Yourofsky. And water shortages may force the world to go vegan.

In today’s show, we talk with author and activist Arthur Poletti. Arthur is  a passionate follower of Gary Yourofsky, who is best known for his viral video, “Best Speech You Will Ever Hear.” We also discuss why the world may have to go vegan within the next 35 years. And, of course, we highlight the latest News from the Vegan Frontier, let you know about vegan related happenings in and around Central Oregon, and more!

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the September 11, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

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Chimps, Inc.,  a Chimpanzee sanctuary in Central Oregon, welcomes new resident CJ. And a report from YEA Camp! In this episode, we talk with Marla O’Donnell of Chimps, Inc., a sanctuary in Central Oregon that shelters abused or abandoned chimpanzees that were part of the entertainment industry or pet trade. Chimps, Inc. recently took in a (... More)

Chimps, Inc.,  a Chimpanzee sanctuary in Central Oregon, welcomes new resident CJ. And a report from YEA Camp!

In this episode, we talk with Marla O’Donnell of Chimps, Inc., a sanctuary in Central Oregon that shelters abused or abandoned chimpanzees that were part of the entertainment industry or pet trade. Chimps, Inc. recently took in a new resident, CJ, and Marla tells us CJ’s story and gives us an update on how she’s fitting in with her new family.

We also talk with Bend resident Heather Kennedy, fresh from her first year as a camp counselor at YEA Camp, a fun and enriching vegan leadership summer camp for teens. And Paul Seymour sings about what will happen, “When the World is Vegan.”

And, of course, we highlight the latest News from the Vegan Frontier, let you know about vegan related happenings in and around Central Oregon, and more!

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the August 28, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

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