Lewis Bollard

Lewis Bollard, Director of the Farm Animal Welfare program at Open Philanthropy, dives into the urgent issues of factory farming. He discusses innovative solutions to alleviate animal suffering and the risks posed by AI in this context. Bollard outlines promising strategies to improve animal welfare, including corporate accountability and plant-based alternatives. The conversation also touches on recent legal victories and the global evolution of animal rights advocacy, igniting hope for a more humane future in food production.

In this engaging discussion, Lewis Bollard, a leading researcher at Open Philanthropy specializing in farm animal welfare and food policy, sheds light on the grim realities of factory farming. He reveals how corporate lobbying undermines animal welfare and public health. The conversation uncovers the risks of pandemics and environmental contamination due to intensive farming practices. On a hopeful note, Bollard discusses growing bipartisan support for reform and potential voter-driven changes that could reshape our food systems for the better.

This episode we dive into animal suffering, big agriculture, and the laws Big Meat has on the books to restrict freedom of speech. As well as what basic animal welfare laws would look like, and how much they would cost. Guest Lewis Bollard leads Open Philanthropy’s strategy for Animal Farm Welfare.    TOP EPISODES: www.mightyheaton.com/bestof SUPPORT THE SHOW! www.patreon.com/andrewheaton

Lewis Bollard, Project Officer for Farm Animal Welfare at the Open Philanthropy Project, discusses various approaches to end factory farming. Topics include: insect farming, genetic manipulation of chickens, skepticism of vegan advocacy, limitations of legal advocacy, focusing on different species of farm animals, consciousness in fish and crustaceans, and transitioning to plant-based and cellular agriculture.

Lewis Bollard, a researcher at Open Philanthropy focused on farm animal welfare, shares insights on the shift towards cage-free egg production. He discusses the commitments of over 2,700 companies, including giants like McDonald’s and Walmart, and the challenges they've faced. Despite setbacks, consumer demand is driving significant progress. Bollard critiques corporate excuses for not meeting pledges and highlights the need for transparency. He also explores the pricing dynamics of cage-free versus caged eggs and the crucial advocacy efforts pushing this movement forward.