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Synopsis
Hosted by author and radio show host Tracie Hotchner, "Humane Talk" is a weekly, 15-minute conversation with Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the nation's largest animal protection organization, The Humane Society of the United States. Tune in to the podcast every Friday for the latest on animals in our world.
Episodes
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Episode 9: Special Animal Shelter at Louisiana Prison
09/09/2011 Duration: 13minHear the unique story of a new pet shelter inside the Dixon Correctional Institute in Louisiana, which takes in homeless animals and offers them for adoption. This project is helping inmates, pets, and the community.
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Episode 8: Summer Reading for Animal Lovers
02/09/2011 Duration: 13minHear about some of the latest books that celebrate animals, including "The Art of Racing in the Rain," "Alex and Me," Pacelle's book, "The Bond," and a wide variety of fascinating reads.
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Episode 7: Protecting America's Horses
29/08/2011 Duration: 14minLearn more about the issue of horse slaughter, including the closure of U.S. slaughter plants in recent years and the continuing efforts to stop the export of American horses to Canada and Mexico to be killed for human consumption.
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Episode 6: The Humane Economy
19/08/2011 Duration: 15minTracie and Wayne talk about the idea of a "humane economy" where businesses reflect humane values--such as whale watching instead of whale hunting, pet stores supporting adoption instead of puppy mills, or ecotourism instead of seal killing.
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Episode 5: Agreement to Help Egg-Laying Hens
12/08/2011 Duration: 14minGet the latest on the important agreement between The HSUS and United Egg Producers to phase out barren battery cages, give egg-laying hens more space, and improve labeling to help consumers make informed decisions.
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Episode 4: The Problems with Pet Store Puppies
08/08/2011 Duration: 12minHear more about a rescued puppy mill dog recently adopted by a U.S. Congressman, and why pet adoption is so important. Tracie and Wayne also talk about new federal legislation to crack down on puppy mills.
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Episode 3: Puppy Mill Update
29/07/2011 Duration: 15minLearn more about puppy mills, where breeding dogs typically live in small cages for their whole lives without proper care. These mills sell puppies through pet stores and over the Internet. Tracie and Wayne discuss the campaign to help these dogs.
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Episode 2: GoDaddy Controversy
22/07/2011 Duration: 14minWayne and Tracie talk about the intense controversy over GoDaddy.com CEO Bob Parsons' killing of an African elephant in Zimbabwe. Learn more about the issue of wasteful trophy hunting, and how to support companies that are friendly to animals.
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Episode 1: A Passion for Animal Protection
14/06/2011 Duration: 14minIn the first episode of Humane Talk, hear Wayne Pacelle and Tracie Hotchner discuss the day-to-day work of animal protection. Wayne shares how he became an animal advocate and what motivates him as president of The Humane Society of the United States.