The Hen Report: “The Disneyland of Packing Plants” | Cultivated Salmon, Vegan Menopause, Activist Arrests

In this week’s Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann navigate the delicate balance of activism while celebrating groundbreaking developments in food technology. From Mariann’s new camera angle (complete with curious pets) to troubling industry revelations, the hosts offer their characteristic blend of wit and wisdom on living compassionately in a complex world.

• Cultivated Salmon Milestone: Wild Type’s cultivated salmon becomes the first cell-based fish to reach restaurant menus in the US, starting in Oregon, with plans to expand nationwide

• Industry Exposés: Troubling revelations about the Animal Agriculture Alliance funneling intelligence on animal rights activists to the FBI

• DXE Activists Arrested: Five Direct Action Everywhere activists face charges after rescuing sick baby goats from a “certified humane” facility

• Vegan Diet Benefits: New study shows low-fat vegan diets can reduce menopausal hot flashes by 92%, regardless of whether the plant foods are processed

• Public Media Advocacy: Discussion about the importance of supporting public media funding amid unprecedented threats

• Sanctuary Spotlight: The Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary in Bloomington, Indiana, is seeking a new executive director

RESOURCES

• • • Can mushrooms save the world?
    • Why aren’t more people driving electric vehicles?
    • Statement from AMPS on Wildtype Becoming the First Cultivated Fish Available for Sale in the World– Approved and available NOW in US restaurants
    • Free From Harm on Facebook
    • Animal rights group arrested for taking sick goats from California dairy amid abuse claims
    • How the Farm Industry Spied on Animal Rights Activists and Pushed the FBI to Treat Them as Bioterrorists
    • Animal Law Podcast #101: The Case of the FBI at the Meat Conference
    • OHH #772: The Goat Conspiracy with Nicole Schonemann
    • Want in on the Conspiracy? Executive Director position at The Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary

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