Freedom of Species

Ondine Sherman is a life-long animal advocate, and is passionate about promoting respect and compassion for all creatures. She is the author of Vegan Living; A simple guide to cruelty-free, healthy plant-based life (2020), and Young Adult fiction, the Animal Allies series: Sky (2019), Snow (2019), and Star (2021). Ondine’s memoir, The Miracle of Love (2013) recounts her journey with her identical twin boys with severe disabilities (MCT8 disorder). In 2004 Ondine co-founded Voiceless, the animal protection institute with her father Brian Sherman AM and she is the organisation's Managing Director. Voiceless supports and invests in impactful people and projects to foster pro-animal values and create lasting systemic change. Since it's inception, Voiceless has used a myriad of tools and strategies to address institutionalised animal cruelty and create change. These have included in-depth reports on animal-use industries, public awareness campaigns, animal law and policy, and much more.  Ondine is currently a PhD student focussing on Critical Animal Studies, and holds a BA in Communications and an MA in Environmental Studies.   Links: Voiceless: https://voiceless.org.au/ Ondine's writing and books: https://www.ondinesherman.com/books  Music we played:This is How We Walk on the Moon by Jose GonzalesWeak by Asaf Avidan and the MojosDreamer by The Angelcy    Thank you for listenting to Freedom of Species and supporting discussions about animal rights, advocacy and topical animal-related issues on 3CR. If you have any feedback on any of our shows, please contact the FoS team at freedomofspecies@gmail.com

How easy is it to source ethical safety equipment? What about the good old Bunnings tradie breakfasts? What do your workmates think of your vegan lifestyle? Has anything changed over time? We speak with studio guest Michael, a land surveyor, and hear from people across Australia about their experiences working in the trades and industrial sectors as a vegan.  Plus we have some good old working class vegan punk music to top it all off! Announcement: Vegan Intersection Art Show: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZXtepzIUY56XYm9gUfVvuzAdPye005DmOXFoe1kUij-V1nA/viewform?pli=1 Music *Open your eyes - Goldfinger https://www.goldfingermusic.com/music/open-your-eyes-goldfinger/track/open-your-eyes/   *Subhumans - Evolution https://subhumans.bandcamp.com/track/evolution *Movement in the dead of night - Tears of Gaia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBny_x77nVw

Hayden and Lottie choose their dream menu in our vegan version of the foodie podcast Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster. We discuss our favourite foods as we imagine a better world for humans and other animals alike.  The following episodes of Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster feature vegan guests: Simon Amstell (episode 112), Romesh Ranganathan (episode 65) and Lou Sanders (episode 10). You can check these episodes out via the following link or your favourite podcast app: https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/episodes  Music: Animal liberation by Los Fastidios: https://www.losfastidios.net/ Food Glorious Food (From Oliver!): https://open.spotify.com/track/1dLUreWmSGnk8BDHPBINb3?si=3e80ccf8932c4c36 James Acaster on Ricky Gervais' Trans Jokes, from the Special Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999: https://www.youtube.com/watch/adh0KGmgmQw&pp=ygUbamFtZXMgYWNhc3RlciBicmF2ZSBjaXMgYm95 Lions by Rose Betts: https://open.spotify.com/track/2eETWBhd9Exuofm3pbSpMs?si=f34049e476ea4442

Our guest this week is long-term socialist and ant-fascist activist Daniel Dadich. Daniel is a second generation migrant, a union delegate, a social worker and a proud socialist. He's lived in Melbourne his whole life and have experienced racist policing and harassment first-hand. He's been involved in political campaigns in Melbourne for more than 15 years and has been a candidate for the Victorian Socialists in three elections. In 2022 he ran in the federal seat of Maribyrnong and confronted the former Labor Party leader, and sitting member for Maribyrnong Bill Shorten about Labor's appalling stance on refugee rights while they were both campaigning at a pre-poll booth on Saturday 14 May. Part of their discussion was captured on camera by a VS volunteer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3k-pYAGZxY  Topics discussed include: Why he became involved in socialist politics. What the links between socialist politics and veganism are.What Victorian Socialists stand for and his experience of being a candidate. The Warrandyte by-election. The rise of the far right. The Campaign Against Racism and Facism and the neo-Nazi gym in Sunshine.And how people can get involved if they are interested. Useful links: Victorian Socialists: https://victoriansocialists.org.auCampaign Against Racism and Fascism: https://www.carf.melbourneProtest: Drive the Nazis Out of Melbourne - Saturday 23 September at 14:00 https://www.facebook.com/events/1997178473978268 Music played:Health is Wealth by Bob VylanThe Hammer by Power StruggleIDGAF by Crac Boi Mental Freedom of Species' Spotify playlist can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3TJQujKYjGFoFP6LhBbaTS

Over recent years technology has progressed in leaps and bounds, and our ability to understand our world through this lense has dramatically advanced.  But what does this mean for our animal friends? How might this technology be used? And if we are able to develop an animal version of Google Translate, will we even listen to what they have to say? Music KSHMR and Tigerlily - Invisible Children https://youtu.be/3QVYpRdb2l0?si=v5vjsr67eiWrpZR1 Steph Bitter - The Straw https://stephbitter.bandcamp.com/track/the-straw-2 Xavier Rudd - Follow the Sun https://youtu.be/0E1bNmyPWww?si=Rf8v5Njb0kcw_dIz Book: The Sounds of Life: How Digital Technology Is Bringing Us Closer to the Worlds of Animals and Plants by Karen Bakker https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60410945-the-sounds-of-life Article: Will Artificial Intelligence Help Us Talk to Animals? https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/will-artificial-intelligence-help-us-talk-to-animals Bunny the dog's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@whataboutbunny?si=KKLh3dRh4hWqCJgS Billie the cat's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@BilliSpeaks?si=oVLSdj1O6fMJyYyv Artwork by Little Vegan Artist: https://instagram.com/littleveganartist?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Our guest is world renowned conservationist Saengduean 'Lek' Chailert who is recognised for her unwavering commitment to the welfare and conservation of Asian elephants. Lek's work spans more than three decades and her tireless efforts have earned her many accolades, including the esteemed Legion of Honor award. Lek has been instrumental in improving the lives of hundreds of elephants in Asia through the work of the Save Elephant Foundation, which aims to educate elephant owners and promote compassion and respect towards these majestic creatures. In 2003 established Elephant Nature Park in the picturesque Chiang Mai region of Northern Thailand as a permanent home for injured, neglected and elderly elephants. https://www.elephantnaturepark.org/   She continues to raise awareness about the plight of both captive and wild Asian elephants and initiates projects dedicated to improving their well-being throughout Asia. Despite the challenges posed by a male-dominated industry steeped in tradition, Lek remains committed to advancing the welfare of elephants and spends her days at Elephant Nature Park, caring for the rescued herds of elephants and other animals who have found sanctuary there. Lek has an upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand with her captivating focumentary film "Elephant Mother", and Lek will be present at all the screenings, engaging with audiences during post-screening question and answer sessions. Session details are in the comments. "Elephant Mother" is a captivating documentary that highlights Lek's tireless efforts in championing the welfare and conservation of elephants. The film offers a unique perspective into the deep emotional bonds between elephants and the people striving to free them, shedding light on the need for conservation and protection of these majestic creatures. Film screenings of Elephant Mother start in Perth on August 27, 2023 and move across the country before heading to New Zealand.  Full screening details for can be found here: Australia - www.tinyurl.com/Elephant-Mother New Zealand – www.tinyurl.com/Elephant-Mother-NZ We discussed the documentary Love and Bananas, a film by Ashley Bell who teams up with Lek and goes on a daring mission across Thailand to rescue Noi Na, a 70-year old partially blind trekking elephant and bring her to freedom. http://loveandbananas.com/ Music we played: Colors of the Wind by Vanessa Williams.       "You don't need a bull hook to control an elephant. You can guide an elephant with love... And bananas"                   - Lek Chailert, Founder of Save Elephant Foundation  If you would like to contact the FoS team with any feedback on our shows, please email us at freedomofspecies@gmail.com Thank you for listening and supporting our show and keeping animal advocacy on the airwaves.

We are joined by Dr Jed Goodfellow, Co-Founder and Director, Policy and Government Relations at the Australian Alliance for Animals.The Alliance for Animals is a national charity leading a strategic alliance of Australia's key animal protection organisations and operating as a conduit between community support for change for animals and government.  Jed has over 20 years experience in animal welfare law, policy and advocacy, having previously worked in senior policy, prosecutorial, and enforcement roles with the RSPCA. Jed has represented animals in courtrooms, parliamentary inquiries, standard setting forums, and regularly in the media. He has played an integral role in the campaigns to end live exports and the use of battery cages. Jed developed Maquarie University's Animal Law unt in 2012 and has taught the course annually for the past 10 years. In 2015, Jed was awarded a PhD in animal welfare regulation.  The Australian Alliance for Animals is a national charity leading a strategic alliance of Australia's key animal protection organisations with a combined supporter base of over 2 million people. Core members include Animals Australia, Human Society International Australia, World Protection Australia, Compassion in world Farming, FOUR PAWS Australia, and Voiceless, the animal protection institute. The organisation's purpose is to lead and unite the Australian animal protection community in securing systemic change for animals. Website: www.allianceforanimals.org.au Jed discusses The Animal Welfare Survey which found that 9 in 10 Australians agree that animal welfare should be protected by the government through legislation, and that an independent and impartial authority should have the final say on animal welfare policy decisions. Read more about the survey here: https://www.allianceforanimals.org.au/ourwork/media-release-australias-animal-welfare-system-not-fit-for-purpose-national-survey-reveals More information on the AAfA campaigns can be found here: https://www.allianceforanimals.org.au/alliance-campaigns Donations can be made to the AAfA here: https://www.allianceforanimals.org.au/donate Music Played: Marvin Gaye 'I Heard It Through The Grapevine' - https://open.spotify.com/album/36VMWZPLjg9rucvMxdA2Pz Bill Withers 'Use Me' - https://billwithers.com/discography/albums/still-bill/ Stevie Wonder 'Master Blaster (Jammin')' - https://music.apple.com/us/album/hotter-than-july/1472145324 Thank you for listening to Freedom of Species. Please send any feedback to us at freedomofspecies@gmail.com

The Orca Revolution: Why are orcas attacking boats off the Iberian Peninsula? Come with us on a journey of discovery as we delve into the unprecedented phenomena of orcas attacking ships off the Iberian Coast and speculate just what in the ocean is happening!  What are their motives? Is there a ring leader? What do scientists think? What do YOU think? Music: Counting Backwards https://countingbackwards.bandcamp.com/ Ice https://countingbackwards.bandcamp.com/track/ice The End of History https://countingbackwards.bandcamp.com/track/the-end-of-history Blame it on the Sun https://countingbackwards.bandcamp.com/track/blame-it-on-the-sun Link to general article: https://www.livescience.com/animals/orcas/orcas-have-sunk-3-boats-in-europe-and-appear-to-be-teaching-others-to-do-the-same-but-why?fbclid=IwAR2hRiLsD0yQM1PiY9WtXI-3g6uJM0WmRuGZShwOx1Gto91VGC22pQY7TKU Article on Dr Michelle Fournet and her research on humpback whale calls and how they changed during the pandemic: https://www.unh.edu/unhtoday/2022/06/listening-marine-life?fbclid=IwAR2gvCyMy6SOgVsoSiws7uBM0EQHH4q8sm-eJQDfGa0mKfCUmmdQvuNYdpY Link showing the heavy traffic in the Straight of Gibraltar and the Iberian Coast: http://www.shiptraffic.net/2016/04/Gibraltar-strait-ship-traffic.html?fbclid=IwAR2BnEisuHacrNpciK0g1dZAvpQjQfpMkIUHEoS-0Lio70rpJYwojXShPdk Article showing global shipping traffic decreases during the pandemic: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-22423-6?fbclid=IwAR0_CcfzFz10EJbcTR9_5EHX5J4YsNcjQQ7XiEJtpPtffpKwdhCm6TqNHfA Article outlining first attack in Northern waters NOT Iberian Peninsula:https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jun/21/orca-rams-yacht-off-shetland-first-such-incident-northern-waters?fbclid=IwAR2ydPyHCtTk5n_9ka-V9Wc9Fwqsk2DOLDue7GKfO1QdGP_F6fW4SkRenvM

Lottie and Nick discuss post-veganism, which focuses on bringing about change for animals in other ways beyond individual consumption choices. This concept was discussed on a recent episode of Total Liberation podcast: https://totalliberationpodcast.com/96-post-veganism-beyond-the-diet-w-ash/  Additional links: Global Animal Slaughter Statistics & Charts: 2022 Update from Faunalytics: https://faunalytics.org/global-animal-slaughter-statistics-charts-2022-update/ Plant-based universities campaign: https://www.plantbaseduniversities.org/ Position of the American Dietetic Association: vegetarian diets: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19562864/  Previous Freedom of Species shows that are relevant to this discussion:  Beyond Individual Change in Animal Advocacy with Corey Wrenn: https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode-202008301300/beyond-individual-change-animal-advocacy-corey-wrenn Should Animals Thank Farmers For Their Existence? https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode/should-animals-thank-farmers-their-existence  Music: Animal liberation by Los Fastidios: https://www.losfastidios.net/ Under the Sea by Daveed Diggs and the Little Mermaid cast: https://open.spotify.com/track/7Cux0Rc1hY5Pt5T28apnzv?si=f3e6db93679e43c3 Me Time by Stic: https://rbgfitclub.com/pages/music Rumi by Serj Tankian: https://open.spotify.com/track/2Ln2UZdxiSyj6o1NLg6SHD?si=6db96a1229eb4d8a  Thanks so much to everyone who helped us meet and beat our Radiothon target! We appreciate your support in helping to keep our show and 3CR Community Radio going another year!

We speak to Del and Lucas from Sea Shepherd Melbourne about their involvement with the organisation and its current and future activities. Del Jordan has been an onshore volunteer with Sea Shepherd since 2013. She has been the Coordinator of the Melbourne Chapter since 2016, a role she is most proud of. She loves being part of an organisation that is so effective, passionate and so focused on our oceans and marine life that inhabit it. She is extremely of the work the Melbourne Chapter have done over the years, at times supporting 3 ships as well as being one of the main centres of fundraising and outreach to keep our ships out on the ocean doing direct action. Del has been proudly vegan since 2016. When she’s not devoting herself to marine conservation, she works full time as a primary school teacher and loves teaching her students about the ocean and of course about Sea Shepherd. One thing she imparts with every kid she teaches is you are never too young to make a difference to the world around you.Lucas has been an onshore volunteer with Sea Shepherd since 2014. As a volunteer he is happy to help out anywhere be it a beach clean, bakesale or vegan market but is most passionate about speaking to members of the public about the issues that plague our oceans and how they can aid the cause. He has been vegan since 2015. Outside of Sea Shepherd Lucas works full time as a Software Engineer and Digital Consultant. He is passionate about using technology to create experiences and applications that are inclusive and accessible. Topics discussed include: Why they became involved. What the links between sea shepherd and veganism are.Some of the things they've done in their time with Sea Shepherd. What the organisations is up to in Australia and globally at the moment. How the pandemic impacted Sea Shepherd's work.What Del and Lucas think the future of Sea Shepherd will look like.And how people can get involved if they are interested. Recommended documentaries:  Defend Conserve Protect https://www.defendconserveprotectmovie.com Whale WarsThe Cove https://www.opsociety.org/our-work/films/the-cove/ Chasing the ThunderSeaspiracy https://www.seaspiracy.orgBlackfish https://www.blackfishmovie.comSea of Shadows https://films.nationalgeographic.com/sea-of-shadowsThe Return To Antarctica: Whales Under Siege https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7v7kPNsMAsExposed: The Shocking Truth about Antarctic Krill Fishing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7inUvTBy34Inspiring Ocean Conservation Films to Watch Right Now: https://www.seashepherd.org.au/latest-news/sea-shepherd-films/ Links:Get Involved: https://www.seashepherd.org.au/get-involved-2023/ Music played:Bullet with Butterfly Wings by Smashing Pumpkins If You Love Someone by The VeronicasThe Seed by Aurora Freedom of Species' Spotify playlist can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3TJQujKYjGFoFP6LhBbaTS  If you have any feedback on our show, please get in touch via email: freedomofspecies@gmail.com