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Dr. Lori Gruen, a philosopher and scholar in animal studies. Join us as to unpack what these primates can teach us about power, intimacy, and societal structures.

Guest: Lori Gruen [https://www.lorigruen.com/]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 political theory and practice, with a particular focus on issues that impact those often overlooked in traditional ethical investigations, e.g. women, people of color, incarcerated people, non-human animals. She is currently working to unpack carceral logics by thinking through a complex set of issues like dignity, self-respect, empathy, disposability, and hope and hopelessness.

Book Recommendation:  Doggerel: Poems by Reginald Dwayne Betts [https://www.amazon.com/Reginald-Dwayne-Betts/e/B003EZ1O58/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1] 

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124. What Can a Matriarchal Society Teach Us About Sex and Compassion? A Bonobo Perspective with Dr. Lori Gruen (S13)

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Episode 6 of the series: Sex and Animals Transcript

Discover how captivity and artificial breeding programs impact these intelligent creatures' wellbeing and autonomy. Learn about the shift towards ethical practices.  

Guest: Lori Marino is a neuroscientist who has studied animal behavior, neuroanatomy, and intelligence for over thirty years. She is an adjunct professor in Animal Studies at New York University, Executive Director of The Kimmela Center for Animal Advocacy and President of the Whale Sanctuary Project. Lori is internationally known for her work on the evolution of the brain and intelligence in dolphins and whales (as well as primates and farmed animals). She has published over 150 peer-reviewed scientific papers, book chapters, and magazine articles on comparative brain anatomy and cognition, self-awareness in nonhuman animals, human-nonhuman animal relationships, and captive wild animal welfare.  Lori also works at the intersection of science and law. She is co-director of the Animal Law and Science Project at George Washington University and an adjunct faculty at the Vermont Law and Graduate School, where she co-teaches a course in Science of Animal Law and Policy

Book Recommendations: The Animals Lawsuit Against Humanity [https://www.amazon.com/Animals-Lawsuit-Against-Humanity-Illustrated/dp/1887752706]  by by Ikhwan al-Safa [https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&field-author=Ikhwan+al-Safa&text=Ikhwan+al-Safa&sort=relevancerank&search-alias=books] (Author), Rabbi Dan Bridge [https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_2?ie=UTF8&field-author=Rabbi+Dan+Bridge&text=Rabbi+Dan+Bridge&sort=relevancerank&search-alias=books] (Author), Rabbi Kalonymus [https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_3?ie=UTF8&field-author=Rabbi+Kalonymus&text=Rabbi+Kalonymus&sort=relevancerank&search-alias=books] (Author) 

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123. Are We Turning Marine Mammals into Breeding Machines? with Dr. Lori Marino (S13)

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Special Episode: Psychology for Human Animal Intergroup relations. PHAIR 2025 Register! [https://phair2025.co.uk/]  Transcript

Guests: Dr Matti Wilks is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Edinburgh. She completed her PhD at the University of Queensland, Australia, and was a postdoctoral fellow at Princeton and Yale Universities. She is generally interested in morality and related things. Her research mostly focuses on the moral circle and moral development, with a particular focus on moral concern for distant others (distant people, non-human animals, AI) and the motivations of unusually altruistic individuals. She also examines perceptions of AI, attitudes towards cultured meat, and the natural-is-better bias. 

Dr Luke McGuire is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Exeter. His research focuses on social and moral development, with a particular focus on development in middle childhood and adolescence across a range of contexts where moral concerns conflict with social norms. Most recently, his research has come to focus on children’s and adolescents’ moral judgments about the treatment of non-human animals. This work has been published in Trends in Cognitive Sciences, Child Development, and Social Psychological and Personality Science. 

Book Recommendations

Matti's Rec: The Ethics of What We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter [https://www.amazon.com/Ethics-What-We-Eat-Choices/dp/1594866872/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PLE604ZW7RLX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JF8F9Pc2NF0yKG4EyAJKTiJDjxHeoP2Tl7iD4j2_wZRmN_KGPej12vEiu9Pj5nuiDb3cAIt8eiyFL2WtPT50AcZszd5LoafD8Cg1g2NfGwVgYa_mnGEHwQQRWtmgBPH4H1p7P6g-FfWvaKht7Bxqn_WZO_-ZInyagoDfk99XnsY3JoEh5p8iV6w5MqyidcpZ.MG96zZ8a5puExLEfaSRY1CCE1r-4Cyoji2X8q2zZaUA&dib_tag=se&keywords=the%2Bethics%2Bof%2Bwhat%2Bwe%2Beat&qid=1747671865&s=books&sprefix=the%2Bethics%2Bof%2Bwhat%2Bwe%2Beat%2Cstripbooks%2C167&sr=1-1] by Peter Singer and Jim Mason

Luke's Rec: Dispossessed [https://www.amazon.com/Dispossessed-50th-Anniversary-Ursula-Guin/dp/0063382938/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0] by Ursula Le Guinn



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122. What Sparks Change in Our View of Animals? PHAIR 2025 with Dr. Matti Wilks and Dr Luke Mcguire

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Dr. Jonathan Balcombe elaborates on the nuanced distinctions between consciousness and sentience, emphasizing that emotions and feelings play crucial roles in animals' daily lives, much like in humans. 

Guest: Dr. Jonathan Balcombe is a biologist and ethologist whose work has reshaped how we think about animal consciousness and behavior. Born in England and raised in New Zealand and Canada, he spent decades in the U.S. before settling in southern Ontario, where he balances his scientific pursuits with a love for biking, baking, birding, and observing the ever-mysterious squirrels in his neighborhood.

Jonathan has authored five popular science books, including What a Fish Knows, Pleasurable Kingdom, and Super Fly, bringing compelling research on animal intelligence and emotion to a wide audience. His contributions extend beyond writing—he has published over 60 scientific papers, led academic departments, and worked as an editor, shaping conversations on animal sentience and protection. Jonathan works as an independent author, and performs editing services for aspiring and established authors. More... [https://www.jonathanbalcombe.com/]

Book Recommendation: Watership Down [https://www.amazon.com/Watership-Down-Novel-Richard-Adams/dp/0743277708/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JBNN33GLLSGS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dn0YkhsdWRpsXyXxW2Y2th6NSTBt8p4FEsp6pAGotvexhKM9hh8L0J-EA8VGLKKYhL7roF3BIelYLm5J0Yl7XZyGR_fBGU8LPt976Gr_a8PG529Nj1Ul_sza7jwdtJ49SZeKAtH5MyrhAXzKdnmyUsqWXHHXtLBaUTvGE3DsWMKl7ybddfKjAva9J2GqaFS_qQj_oSmFVMxqZn0sJndkyYPjFNZmZ4eA8V6NReYk_6Y.jY4VJkHeVDFGCP4L4l5Rx0zn9ORWc6zkad6mNXDcGeo&dib_tag=se&keywords=watership+down&qid=1747168875&s=books&sprefix=watership+down%2Cstripbooks%2C170&sr=1-1] by Richard Adams

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121. Is the Joy of Sex Common Across Species? with Dr. Jonathan Balcombe (S13)

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The spaying and neutering of dogs has often been a controversial topic. Along with the world renowned, Dr. Stanley Coren, the episode explores how spaying and neutering might affect canine behavior, questioning common practices and suggesting alternative approaches.

Guest Bio: Stanley Coren, PhD, DSc, FRSC, is an influential voice in the study of canine behavior and human-canine interactions. He served as a psychology professor at the University of British Columbia, where he directed the Human Neuropsychology and Perception Laboratory until his retirement in 2007. 

Coren has published over 1,000 articles and 40 books, many of which have become bestsellers. His award-winning contributions to canine studies, such as How to Speak Dog, have been translated into more than 30 languages and recognized globally. 

He continues to share insights on canine behavior through his blog, Canine Corner, on Psychology Today's website [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/202404/spayed-and-neutered-dogs-show-more-signs-of-aging]. Further information is available on Wikipedia.

Book Recommendations: Dogs Demystified: An A-to-Z Guide to All Things Canine [https://www.amazon.com/Dogs-Demystified-Z-Things-Canine/dp/160868816X] by Dr. Marc Bekoff and King Solomon's Ring [https://www.amazon.com/King-Solomons-Ring-Light-Animal/dp/1684224675/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28KUTCXTZ2P6S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.owYQJ9kcmeFcZqIOMCDRtEUQORidcsaIRihdIAlFctGl8ZjdE6hEuOP8G0X9f4vNH8mEZFQw98OYoqCkuoTp3lHmulXBLP_gua60dMkm09xoq6XVKHk_ZHJJ0--kO8GMATojjAtZUW6_GtUzklK5CUaFtuWnc6yPNCtnMuAtQuQ.1OQcJc_J_xyYvHAODP8-Hxy72n6R_7QYhhj1Wl4AIZs&dib_tag=se&keywords=king+solomon%27s+ring+konrad+lorenz&qid=1745957697&s=books&sprefix=king+solomons+ring+konrad+lorem%2Cstripbooks%2C163&sr=1-1] by Konrad Lorenz

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120. Should We Rethink Dog Neutering? Behavioral Insights from Dr. Stanley Coren (S13)

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Special Episode! 

" it seems to me that development could be as revolutionary as the domestication of animals itself 10, 000 years ago." - Dr. Shapiro

Technology's role in animal advocacy and science takes center stage. Lab-grown meat and alternatives to animal testing, such as organs on a chip, are highlighted as transformative developments that could profoundly reduce animal exploitation.

Guest Bio:  Dr. Kenneth Shapiro is cofounder and President of the Board of Animals and Society Institute, and founding editor of Society and Animals and other human-animal studies publications. With a BA from Harvard in American Studies and a PhD in Clinical and Personality Psychology from Duke, his work spans vegetarianism, animal advocacy, and critiques of lab research. He’s published books, including Animal Models of Human Psychology (1998), and guides on treating animal abuse. Based in Washington Grove, MD, he tends to a bluebird trail, a pollinator meadow, and enjoys vegan cooking. Learn more at animalsandsociety.org.  [https://www.animalsandsociety.org/]

Book Recommendation: Abundant Earth: Toward an Ecological Civilization [https://www.amazon.com/Abundant-Earth-Toward-Ecological-Civilization/dp/022659680X] by Eileen Crist

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119. April Special! What Does the Future Hold for Human-Animal Studies with Dr. Ken Shapiro?

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Episode 4 of series 13: Sex and Animals  Transcript [https://share.descript.com/view/TWqt2O5NqDb]

Being a researcher thoroughly acquainted with the Shackleford Banks horses during her PhD, she was uniquely positioned to investigate the behavioral changes noticed by the National Park Service when they introduced contraceptive management. This intervention aimed to control the horse population to protect the island's endangered plants and animals that were being impacted by overgrazing.

Guest Bio: Dr. Cassandra Nunez [https://www.memphis.edu/biology/people/faculty/cassandra-nunez.php] is interested in the effects of wildlife management practices on target species’ behavior and physiology, and  how these patterns can better inform management and advance basic knowledge of the linkages among animal behavior, physiology, and the surrounding ecology.

As human populations continue to grow, the management of wildlife species is becoming increasingly necessary. As stewards of wild populations, we have a responsibility to manage them with the most effective and ethical means possible.

 My research suggests that if we are to achieve this goal, we must better understand the potential individual- and population-level side-effects of our management practices. I incorporate the natural history, behavioral ecology, and the physiology of species to better understand these issues, to more effectively conserve and manage animal populations, and to better understand the basic biology of organisms.

Book Recommendations: An Immense World [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/616914/an-immense-world-by-ed-yong/] by Ed Yong [https://edyong.me/] and Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? [https://www.amazon.com/Are-Smart-Enough-Know-Animals/dp/0393353664] by Frans de Waal 

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118. What Happens When Feral Horses Use Contraception? with Dr. Cassandra Nunez (S13)

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Episode 3 of Series 13, Sex and Animals  

Renowned as a feminist, vegan advocate, and author, Carol J. Adams, brings us into the intricate relationship between these movements in a fascinating conversation that reveals cultural narratives reinforcing gender norms and animal consumption.

Guest Bio: Carol J. Adams is a feminist scholar and activist whose work explores the cultural construction of overlapping and interconnected oppressions, as well as the ethics of care. In December 2024, Adams’s iconic The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegan Critical Theory, will appear in a 35th anniversary edition.

Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Ms. Magazine, Tikkun, and Truthdig, among others. She has been an activist against sexual violence, racism, and homelessness, and for reproductive justice and fair housing
www.caroljadams.com [https://caroljadams.com/]

Book Recommendation: The Sexual Politics of Meat - 35th Anniversary Edition [https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/sexual-politics-of-meat--35th-anniversary-edition-9798765123676/] by Carol J. Adams and "A good Vegan Cookbook"- Try this... The Free Celebrity Veganuary Cookbook! [https://veganuary.com/en-us/get-your-celebrity-cookbook/]

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117. Can Feminism and Veganism Challenge Patriarchy? A Conversation with Dr. Carol J. Adams (S13)

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"Creativity is all about problem solving." - Dr. Gigliotti

Guest Bio: Carola Gigliotti is an author, artist, animal activist, and scholar whose work focuses on the reality of animals’ lives as important contributors to the biodiversity of this planet. She is Professor Emerita of Design and Dynamic Media and Critical and Cultural Studies at the Emily Carr University of Design, Vancouver, BC. CANADA  

To connect with Carol: https://www.facebook.com/carol.gigliotti, @carolgigliotti.bsky.social,   https://carolgigliotti.com/dir/

Book Recommendation: The Emotional Lives of Animals (revised): A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy ― and Why They Matter [https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Lives-Animals-revised-Scientist/dp/1608689190/ref=sr_1_1?crid=G25NZVSTM10J&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.J4ZMg9GoIsShXnZNyzHpobxCI5vnShEJj5Po_tNt3VRp4RoO3dhdCE7hXVSvl3KyoIvzS0-tT9bb0m_k0x9d0bhZ5Zwof8opGiNqDTph4kGrUcDPpXr5__ItR_vdAfCKMHCn9ydTJDZ0Svhk1nzu505UcGyaY7aVh7MMljeJaIgB7UQEdairG1mz-chfTh8HL2Y2Mi9MNHhXCiRrXux9EUTm-GykrfbZCIY6mfk6NRc.XlbC7xYGwyLGdjbbWgijy-tcR_c1pUMWKuc-i0FkGoY&dib_tag=se&keywords=marc+bekoff&qid=1741471446&sprefix=marc+bekof%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1] by Marc Bekoff

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105. What Can Animals Tell Us About Ancient Egypt? with PhD, Linda Evans (S12: Animals in Art and Culture) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1960880/episodes/15742246]

47: Expressions of Emotion in Animals with Dr. Mariska Kret (S6) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1960880/episodes/13141374]



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116. Creative Courtship: Lessons from Animal Others with Author, Dr. Carol Gigliotti (S13)

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 In this episode, Dr. Patricia Brennan explores the evolutionary battles between male and female genital adaptations, revealing how animals like ducks and dolphins develop complex reproductive strategies. Through her work, she highlights the surprising ways that nature grants females reproductive autonomy despite intense sexual conflict. 

Guest Bio: Dr. Patricia Brennan is an evolutionary biologist specializing in reproductive anatomy and sexual selection, with research spanning birds, snakes, bats, dolphins, and sharks. Originally from Colombia, she earned her undergraduate degree in Marine Biology and conducted marine mammal research around the Galápagos before shifting her focus to birds during her PhD at Cornell University. Her groundbreaking work on avian genitalia has expanded to broader studies on genital coevolution, exploring how reproductive structures evolve in response to mating strategies. Now based in Amherst, MA, she continues to lead innovative research, currently supported by an NSF Career Grant to study genital evolution in snakes.

Book Recommendations: Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage [https://www.amazon.com/Vagina-Obscura-Anatomical-Rachel-Gross/dp/1324050535/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VPI20GCRRP0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vpLACO5AVdmIzOefy8ngmBLEAQIbArZ2yF1MGWvDFfAGHIFnUZ2BV8Vt4zM84lZompK6sQzsF34NY14l5CtmonMH7TfZqZoOw0OhH_s1XGmUcbGu89CwCnWzmYD9z5ezIB4YOZzApZWaUFlYmlRLVQ.1GaU8YvZBxsU4EVg84KF2fJozZGWrKSNh9_LWX2WCTw&dib_tag=se&keywords=vagina+obscura&qid=1738698816&sprefix=vagina+obscura%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1] by Rachel Gross and Bitch: On the Female of the Species [https://www.amazon.com/Bitch-Female-Species-Lucy-Cooke/dp/154167491X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R6NX4N1CMU19&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.G_Eu8gr9OxxaK_cz3qTuoxqB8pcCHLMPtIW8StDF_HMc-imlNVApRU6FdfoJP-28z3RunzkBBJUyUoymQ0edTdlCVIC_zRpOlUZTnPn_tHIWvGxxnPnCk-64rMYVZyOe9KkW2ckVmO7gjagRHMzD46chepyLgFI5FQAwFInu2NQ.jpJ03VtxBoLJ6cUNyOkPVAyit1Wi4ea9GTQTZhUjri4&dib_tag=se&keywords=Bitch+by+lucy+cooke&qid=1738698877&sprefix=bitch+by+lucy+cook%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1] by Lucy Cooke

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93: Human Relevant Testing: A Conversation on Enhancing Human Health and Animal Welfare with Dr. Aysha Akhtar (S9) [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FJgYU4Egir4JScpf3oZHD?si=k4EgOvAVSs20Ob716jyfFg]

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115. The Genitalia Arms Race! with Dr. Patty Brennan

Humans interact with animals every day of our lives. Even those without pets
interact with animals in various ways: diet, wildlife, the clothes they wear.
Even most medicines use animals in testing or in the medicine itself. This is a
podcast about Anthrozoology: the study of interaction between humans and
non-human animals. My hope is to help in research accessibility to listeners
while bringing the lived experience of our human connection with animals to
academia. www.thedealwithanimals.com hosted and edited by Marika S. Bell. Music
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