Wayne Hsiung
Founder of Direct Action Everywhere, an animal rights organization known for open rescues from slaughterhouses. Faces decades in prison for his activism.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 26min
WAYNE HSIUNG: the legal challenges of animal liberation
Wayne Hsiung, an animal rights advocate and co-founder of Direct Action Everywhere, shares insights from his journey of activism. He discusses the bold act of open rescue, openly rescuing suffering animals from factory farms, and the legal battles that arise from such actions. Wayne recounts courageous personal stories of activism under pressure, including exposure to factory farming's grim realities. He reflects on the emotional toll of activism, the evolution of public attitudes toward animal welfare, and the resilience required to face ongoing challenges.
Dec 5, 2019 • 1h 45min
When doing the right thing makes you a criminal
Wayne Hsiung, founder of Direct Action Everywhere, has traded a promising academic career for frontline activism after witnessing the brutality in slaughterhouses. He dives into the transforming power of personal experience that drove him to rescue sick animals, facing severe legal repercussions for his actions. Hsiung discusses the disconnect between society’s norms and ethical responsibilities, the effectiveness of nonviolent activism, and the chilling realities behind food production, urging listeners to confront uncomfortable truths about their choices.
