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

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:01:06 +0000

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.

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

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:01:04 +0000

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.

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

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:01:18 +0000

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.

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

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:01:40 +0000

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.

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

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 08:01:11 +0000

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.

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

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:01:05 +0000

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.

Koya Webb, author of “Koya’s Kuisine: Foods You Love That Love You Back!” Plus John Oberg of Vegan Outreach.

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:01:22 +0000

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.

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

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 07:01:29 +0000

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.

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

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:01:53 +0000

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.

Scott Beckstead, of HSUS, on the feral cat controversy in Central Oregon. Plus, cute rescued farm animals!

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 07:01:29 +0000

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.

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

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 07:01:28 +0000

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.

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

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:00:04 +0000

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.

Zoe Weil, of The Institute for Humane Education, on doing the Most Good and Least Harm

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 07:01:49 +0000

Zoe Weil, of The Institute for Humane Education, on doing the Most Good and Least Harm to yourself, other people, other species, and the environment

Zoe Weil has an amazing list of accomplishments: She’s an author, an educator, a speaker, and has a one woman show, called “My Ongoing Problems with Kindness: Confessions of MOGO Girl”. Her greatest accomplishment is co-founding the Institute For Humane Education.

Some of the topics we have to share with you in this episode are: The firestorm that ensued when a USDA newsletter endorsed Meatless Monday and why the short-lived endorsement was retracted, which celebrities have been speaking up for animals, and we have a new song to share with you—Groovy Vegan Song by Vegan Smythe.

Plus much more news from the Vegan Frontier, Barb’s Out ‘n About in Eugene, and vegan related events around town.

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the August 14, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Frank Hoffman of all-creatures.org on resistance to compassionate living in the church

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:01:40 +0000

Frank Hoffman of all-creatures.org on resistance to compassionate living in the church

In this episode, we talk with Frank Hoffman, retired minister and creator of all-creatures.org, a website dedicated to archiving and highlighting educational materials to assist both teachers and students in the furtherance of cruelty-free living. Frank and his wife Mary have been vegan since 1987, and are actively involved in helping others to become aware of the health, compassionate, and environmental benefits of a vegan lifestyle. For our Vegan Bite, we bring you a 10-minute recipe template created by nutritionist, dietitian, and chef Jeff Novick, which you can use to create a variety of quick and healthy meals. 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 July 24, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Emma Clifford of Animal Balance: Positive results for people & animals from global spay & neuter campaigns

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 07:01:58 +0000

Emma Clifford of Animal Balance: Positive results for people & animals from global spay & neuter campaigns

In this episode we bring you an interview with Emma Clifford, founder and director of Animal Balance, a unique organization headquartered in Bend, that implements high-volume spay and neuter campaigns for dogs and cats around the world. In 2002, Emma found out that the cats and dogs of the Galapagos Islands were being poisoned—as a result, she founded Animal Balance to address the problem directly and humanely. Since then, Animal Balance has expanded to help in other nations such as The Dominican Republic and The Bahamas, changing the lives of both people and animals in the process. Judy and Barb also discuss a very important subject that we’ve never before addressed on the show… vegan hotdogs! 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 July 10, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Sally Malanga, Ecco Bella founder, talks about cruety-free beauty and her work with Friends of Animals

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:01:20 +0000

Sally Malanga, Ecco Bella founder, talks about cruety-free beauty and her work with Friends of Animals

In today’s show, we talk with Sally Malanga, President and Founder of Ecco Bella Cosmetics. Sally shares the vegan epiphany that led to her founding Ecco Bella as a cruelty free beauty products company, and tells us what she feels it takes to create real beauty—inside and out. We also bring you an update on the successful Just One Day campaign, a day in which animal shelters across the nation were asked to ease overcrowding by making every effort to find homes for adoptable animals—instead of killing them. Additionally, Judy brings you a roving dining review from Las Vegas. And, we expose the truth behind a long-running fast food taco rumor. 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 June 26, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Dr. Byron Maas, a local veterinarian with a global reach, on Zeutering, and insights from his spay and neuter campaigns around the world

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:01:44 +0000

Dr. Byron Maas, a local veterinarian with a global reach, talks about Zeutering (zinc neutering), and shares insights from his spay and neuter campaigns around the world

In this episode, Bend veterinarian Byron Maas, who has spayed and neutered tens of thousands of animals both in Central Oregon, and abroad in many island nations, shares with us his unique perspective on the future of spay and neuter, the no-kill movement, and the shelter system in the United States. Dr. Maas also tells us about a new, revolutionary, non-surgical neutering procedure called Zinc Neutering: It’s less costly, has a quicker recovery time, and could provide great benefits in achieving the goal of no more homeless pets around the world. 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 June 12, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Hungry Vegan blogger Gail Davis on why vegan food is better than sex; Beanfields, a “Vegan on Purpose” company

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:05:04 +0000

Hungry Vegan blogger Gail Davis on why vegan food is better than sex; Beanfields Chips, a “Vegan on Purpose” company

In this episode, Hungry Vegan blogger and author Gail Davis shares her vegan transformation story, talks about her love affair with compassionate food, and demonstrates how to incorporate green cuisine into your busy lifestyle. And the family behind the Beanfields Bean and Rice Chips company, talks to us about the role social responsibility plays in their family business, and how they came up with their award-winning vegan nacho chips. 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 May 22, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Ruby Roth on “Vegan is Love” haters; Banish bad moods with “The Antidote for Ego” vegan aromatherapy sprays

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:01:08 +0000

Ruby Roth on “Vegan is Love” haters; Banish bad moods with “The Antidote for Ego” vegan aromatherapy sprays

In today’s show, we talk with author and artist Ruby Roth, about the controversy surrounding the publication of her children’s book, “Vegan is Love.” Later in the show, find out how to combat your bad moods with vegan aromatherapy sprays from The Antidote for Ego founder Heidi Rettig. Then join us as we analyze the latest News from the Vegan Frontier, including checking in on the damage that the government’s inappropriately named “Wildlife Services” is continuing to inflict on our nation’s wildlife, companion animals, and the environment.

And, as always, we’ll 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 May 8, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Join the Food Revolution with environmental and peace activist Ocean Robbins.

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:01:58 +0000

Join the Food Revolution with environmental and peace activist Ocean Robbins.

In this episode, we talk with Ocean Robbins, an internationally known speaker on the topics of peace and the environment. He tells us about the upcoming Food Revolution Summit, a free online event organized together with his father John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America. The Food Revolution Summit brings together revolutionary thinkers and visionaries to talk about today’s food crisis and healthy eating and living.

We also warn you about a con artist who sets up bogus organizations targeting animal welfare, health, and environmental groups. And, we give you an update on our Earth Day celebration.

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 April 24, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Can Oregon go trap free? Artist and wildlife lover Irene Hardwicke Olivieri and trap victim Jennifer Kirkpatrick think so.

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:01:36 +0000

Can Oregon go trap free? Artist & wildlife lover Irene Hardwicke Olivieri & trap victim Jennifer Kirkpatrick think so.

In today’s show, we talk with Irene Hardwicke Olivieri of TrapFree Oregon. Irene tells us about an experience involving a coyote that prompted her to get passionately involved in efforts to ban trapping in Oregon.

And later in the show, you’ll hear Central Oregon resident Jennifer Kirkpatrick talk about the nine months of excruciating pain she endured after getting her arm caught in a wildlife trap, and how this ordeal prompted her to become an advocate for banning the use of traps in Oregon.

And, as always, we highlight and analyze 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 March 27, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Life with the McCulloughs: Vegan for vanity, kids on plants, dancing with the stars, an ex-hunter is born

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:01:00 +0000

Life with the McCulloughs: Going vegan for vanity, raising kids on plants, dancing with the stars, and forgoing hunting for new family traditions

In this episode, we introduce you to Luke & Jilly McCullough, ballroom dance instructors from Central Oregon who are raising their three children in a vegan lifestyle. You’ll hear their joys and struggles as they strive to raise their family in a new tradition. As an ex-hunter, Luke speaks frankly about the struggle of breaking from his family hunting culture, while maintaining strong family values and ties.

And, as always, we highlight and analyze 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 March 13, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Kristin Luck fights breast cancer with a vegan diet. Also, an interview with Angeline Rhett of Angeline’s Bakery.

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:01:21 +0000

Bend resident Kristin Luck tells us the story of how a chance meeting, just prior to her breast cancer diagnosis, prompted her to take an active role in her own treatment plan and dramatically transform her health by adopting a plant-based diet.

We also talk with Angeline Rhett and her son Simon, of Angeline’s Bakery in Sisters, where for the past 15 years, Angeline has run a thriving cafe serving up lots of creative raw vegan dishes and tempting vegan baked goods.

And, as always, we highlight and analyze 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 February 14, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Big Flavor, Big Vegan: Robin Asbell tells us what it took to write such a BIG book full of flavorful recipes. Plus Bend’s PAN Vegan Pledge.

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:01:39 +0000

In this show, we talk with Big Vegan author Robin Asbell about what it takes to write such a BIG book full of flavorful recipes. Robin explains in the interview how she uses the concept of Umami to win people over with a familiar “meaty” flavor, and afterwards, we highlight a recipe exploding with mushroomy goodness. We also tell you about the VegNet Bend and Peace Advocacy Network sponsored Vegan Pledge.

And, of course, we highlight and comment on 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 January 10, 2012 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Keeping it local with Central Oregon plant-based practitioners Lisa Gladden, NP, and Cardiologists Rick Koch, MD, and Gavin Noble, MD.

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:01:06 +0000

In today’s one year anniversary show, we keep the focus on Central Oregon, bringing you two information packed interviews with nurse practitioner Lisa Gladden, and cardiologists Gavin Noble, MD and Rick Koch, MD. These medical professionals tell us their stories, and talk about how plant-based eating plays a role in preventing, and even treating, many of today’s chronic diseases.

And, as always, we highlight and dissect 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 13, 2011 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Kitchen Activism: Jen Molica is not really That PITA Vegan; Christy Morgan & her spiritual path towards vegan macrobiotic cooking & Blissful Bites

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:01:59 +0000

In today’s food-focused show, we reminisce about our favorite vegan Thanksgiving foods. We also bring you a couple of interviews from Vida Vegan Con, a vegan bloggers conference that we attended in Portland in August 2011. We talk with Jen Molica, of the That Pain in the Ass Vegan blog, about how she used her art degree and creative cooking skills to win a contest that sent her to VidaVeganCon , food blogging, feeding her family on a budget, and how not to be that pain in the ass vegan. We also sit down with Christy Morgan, the Blissful Chef, to hear all about her unique combination of vegan and macrobiotic cooking, beautifully demonstrated in her new cookbook, Blissful Bites: Vegan Meals That Nourish Mind, Body, and Planet.

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the November 8, 2011 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Animal Activism: Young Juliette West exposes elephant abuses in Thailand; After nearly 30 years, Chris DeRose still inspires a movement

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:01:13 +0000

On this show, we bring you goodies back from our weekend at Portland VegFest. We sat down for a few minutes with 15-year-old Juliette West, star of the riveting documentary, How I Became an Elephant, which was screened at VegFest. Juliette was just 14 years old when she set out to Thailand to see for herself how elephants are mistreated there, to meet Lek, Asia’s famous “Elephant Lady,” and to take part in rescuing one elephant, who becomes a symbol to the world of humanity’s capacity for cruelty… and compassion.

We also bring you a talk by Chris DeRose, author, actor, and animal activist, who spoke the weekend of VegFest at Red and Black Cafe. Chris tells the story of how a homeless dog changed his life and transformed him into an animal lover and activist, willing to put his freedom on the line for the animals. Chris is the author of In Your Face: From Actor to Animal Activist and founder of Last Chance for Animals.

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the October 11, 2011 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

The Sexy Vegan: Food porn, spider moments, and cooking videos that make you laugh out loud. Plus, our Vida Vegan Con recap.

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:01:19 +0000

We talk with Chef Brian Patton of TheSexyVegan.com, and author of the upcoming The Sexy Vegan Cookbook. Brian tells us about his transformation from a pizza eating college student who didn’t even know how to cook spaghetti, to a vegan chef who shares his funny and irreverent cooking videos and recipes with the world. We bring you a recap of Vida Vegan Con, a vegan bloggers conference we attended recently in Portland, and catch up with Matt Collins of Whole Foods Market in Bend about their fundraising project that’s putting gardens into schools.

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the September 13, 2011 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Green is the New Red: The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act, your civil liberties, and if Upton Sinclair had YouTube

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:01:19 +0000

We speak with Will Potter, author of Green Is The New Red: An Insider’s Account of a Social Movement Under Siege and creator of GreenIsTheNewRed.com, where he blogs about the Green Scare. Will talks with us about proposed laws to restrict undercover investigations, discusses the effects of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA) on the civil liberties of animal rights activists, and exposes the corporate interests behind these laws. He also shares what originally motivated him to investigate the abuses of the AETA post 9/11.

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the August 9, 2011 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Rip Van Esselstyn: Plant-Strong Triathlete + Firefighter = Engine 2 Diet. Plus: “Vegan Sid” and a look behind factory farm walls. ~ July 12, 2011 ~ All Things Vegan

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:00:27 +0000

We catch up with Rip Esselstyn, author of “The Engine Two Diet.” Rip, unlike his namesake, is a very industrious man. A world-class triathlete turned firefighter, Rip Esselstyn learned that one of his fellow Engine 2 firefighters in Austin, Texas had a life-threateningly high cholesterol level. During his 10+ years as a professional triathlete, Rip had adopted a plant-based diet at the advice of his father, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, chief of surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. (Dr. Esselstyn discovered through medical research that a plant-based diet, low fat diet could reverse heart disease and diabetes.) Rip put this knowledge to work in helping to motivate the entire Engine 2 firehouse to transition to a healthy “plant-strong” diet. Out of this experience, The Engine Two Diet was formed.

We also bring you a woman-on-the-street interview with 38-year vegan “Vegan Sid” during the Mercy for Animals Farm to Fridge Tour in Portland. She tells her story of a look behind factory farm walls.

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the July 12, 2011 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Canada Goose poop on your shoes or blood on your hands? Plus: Cost of Freedom, and Lost Dogs, part 2 ~ June 14, 2011 ~ All Things Vegan

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:00:00 +0000

We talk with local naturalist and wildlife conservationist Marilyn Miller about the lethal methods of Canada Goose population control that were used last year by Bend Park and Recreation District. Marilyn discusses ways to reduce the resident population without resorting to killing more geese, and explains why killing geese is never going to resolve the poop problem in our city parks. She has been working with the local citizen’s group Goose Watch Alliance, to stop another gassing of Canada Geese this summer in Drake Park.

Did you know that 10 non-target species are trapped for every targeted species? Most of these animals are maimed or fatally wounded. Documentary filmmaker Vanessa Schulz shares this and other disturbing facts with us about the trapping industry. We discuss the government agency, Wildlife Services (formerly Animal Damage Control), an agency with the primary purpose of killing 4 million wild animals a year with taxpayer dollars on public lands. Vanessa also gives us an update on her film in progress, “Lost Dogs,” which uncovers the epidemic problem of Chile’s homeless pet population and explores the extraordinary lives of street dogs and the activists who risk everything they have to protect the dogs. In this episode, we air Part 2 of our interview with Vanessa. Part 1 aired May 12.

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the June 14, 2011 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Wildlife “Services” & Farm to Fridge tour update ~ May 12, 2011 ~ All Things Vegan

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Thu, 12 May 2011 15:00:35 +0000

Did you know that 10 non-target species are trapped for every targeted species? Most of these animals are maimed or fatally wounded. Documentary filmmaker Vanessa Schulz shares this and other disturbing facts with us about the trapping industry. We discuss the government agency, Wildlife Services (formerly Animal Damage Control), an agency with the primary purpose of killing 4 million wild animals a year with taxpayer dollars on public lands. Vanessa also gives us an update on her film in progress, “Lost Dogs,” which uncovers the epidemic problem of Chile’s homeless pet population and explores the extraordinary lives of street dogs and the activists who risk everything they have to protect the dogs. In this episode, we air Part 1 of our interview with Vanessa. Part 2 will air June 14.

We talk with Phil Letten, of Mercy for Animals, during the Farm to Fridge Tour. The tour stops in major cities in a multi-media truck showing the Farm to Fridge video, and they talk with the public about why they should boycott the cruelty of eating meat. According to Phil, major national polls have shown that well over 90% of Americans are opposed to cruelty to animals, including farmed animals, “It’s a matter of awareness and people understanding that when we eat meat we are supporting cruelty to animals.”

This month’s vegan spotlight: Dick Gregory, comedian, civil rights activist, animal advocate, and author.

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the May 12, 2011 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Peace educator Colman McCarthy, & Rae Sikora’s brilliant chickens ~ April 14, 2011 ~ All Things Vegan

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:00:06 +0000

We talk with peace educator Colman McCarthy, play an excerpt from a talk called Brilliant Chickens and Einstein Squid, given last fall in Bend by Rae Sikora, host Judy tells another endearing chicken tale from the book Ninety-Five. Meeting America’s Farmed Animals in Stories and Photographs, we bring you News from the Vegan Frontier, and more!

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the April 14, 2011 show. For more complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Dave Warwak & his art Peeps, Making friends with the chicken ~ March 10, 2011 ~ All Things Vegan

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:00:57 +0000

We talk with Dave Warwak, former art teacher, who was fired for his creative attempts to teach students compassion for animals, and discuss Humane Education laws. Diana Hopson, local Bend resident, shares with us her personal transformation story. One day Diana ordered a chicken salad sandwich for lunch… and came home a life-long vegetarian.

This month’s vegan spotlight: Henry Spira, animal rights activist and founder of Animal Rights International.

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the March 10, 2011 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Animal experimentation, rodeos, & compassion footprint, plus food writing, the Vegan way ~ February 18, 2011 ~ All Things Vegan

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:00:20 +0000

Animal behaviorist Marc Bekoff, author of The Animal Manifesto: Six Reasons For Expanding Our Compassion Footprint, shares with us his thoughts on animal experimentation, rodeos, and compassion towards animals, and we talk with Grant Butler, food writer for the Oregonian, on his one-year vegan anniversary.

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the February 18, 2011 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

What is the good life? And changes in the vegetarian world over the last 30 years. ~ January 21, 2011 ~ All Things Vegan

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:00:42 +0000

Dr. Sherry Ackerman, author of The Good Life, tells us how her good life has evolved over time—from living on a commune, to running a retreat and giving workshops that teach food sustainability and self-reliance. Keith Akers discusses what has changed in the world in the nearly 30 years since he wrote The Vegetarian Sourcebook. This month’s vegan spotlight: Chris DeRose, author of In Your Face: From Actor to Animal Activist and founder of Last Chance for Animals.

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the January 21, 2011 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.

Treating patients with a vegan diet, & running raw ~ December 17, 2010 ~ All Things Vegan

info@allthingsveganradio.org (Judy Petullo & Barb Troyer) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:00:19 +0000

We talk with Dr. Michael Klaper, who’s been treating his patients with a vegan diet for decades. Tim VanOrden, the raw vegan runner, tells us why he went vegan (male pattern what?), and all about his recent experience at the XTERRA National Trail Running Championships in Bend, Oregon. This month’s vegan spotlight: Cleveland Amory, animal activist and author of The Cat Whom Came for Christmas.

All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

Listen to the December 17, 2010 show. For complete show notes, see All Things Vegan Radio.