Tomasz Herok, who worked undercover in factory farms, shares his experiences and challenges as an undercover investigator. Topics covered include the complexities of being an investigator, trauma and mental health, successful campaigning, changing views on insect consciousness, transitioning to veganism, paradoxes of factory farm workers, manipulation and intimidation, and book and podcast recommendations for animal ethics.

Simon Newstead, impact investor, discusses the world of alternative proteins in Asia and challenges faced. Focus on investing in climate-friendly food tech startups, promoting alternative protein sources for sustainability. Balancing impact and profit for animal welfare. Exploring advancements in plant-based and hybrid products for cost and taste parity. Potential of cultivated crustaceans as an alternative to traditional shrimp paste. Recommendations for engagement in alternative protein field.

Wanyi Zeng, Executive Director of Welfare Matters, discusses challenges and plans for farmed animal advocacy in Southeast Asia. Topics include funding strategies, surprising statistics on duck farming, tailored campaign strategies, disease outbreaks, and building a movement through the Southeast Asia Family Welfare Fellowship program.

Executive Director of Animal Charity Evaluators discusses effective ways to help animals, challenges in charity recommendation process, importance of ACE's work, diverse approaches in animal advocacy, strategic funding in animal welfare, evidence-based approach, legal impact on chickens, transparent charity assessments, and recommendations for expanding perspective and taking action.

Monica Chen discusses theories of change, challenges of collaboration in animal advocacy, cultural norms, and leadership. She shares insights on empowering the next generation and the importance of balancing activism with self-care. The podcast explores strategies for enhancing collaboration and organizational leadership within the advocacy movement.

Cameron Meyer Shorb, Executive director of Wild Animal Initiative, makes a compelling case for investing in understanding and reducing wild animal suffering responsibly. Topics include grant-making for research, past interventions, future welfare applications, exploring cricket populations, measuring well-being, and supporting early career researchers in academic research.

Josh Balk discusses using shareholder activism to drive change in major food companies, highlighting successes like Prop 12 in California. He also talks about the importance of political engagement for animal welfare legislation and the shift towards more humane treatment in the food industry. The podcast explores the global impact of shareholder activism and the role of attorneys in navigating legal challenges. Campaigning for ballot measure success and driving change through strategic activism are key topics discussed.

Aurelia Adhiambo, Africa co-ordinator for the Open Wing Alliance, discusses the state of the advocacy movement in Africa and the challenges of campaigning. Topics include progress in Africa, flexibility in strategies, corporate campaigns, reception by institutions, challenges in transitioning to cage-free farming, impact of global campaigns, preventing reversion to cages, and media advocacy in Nigeria.

Ines Kostic, a Member of the Regional Parliament in the Netherlands for the Dutch Party for the Animals, discusses advocating for animals in politics. They talk about the challenges and impact of their work, the success of animal-focused political parties, and qualities for success in electoral politics. They also emphasize the need for animal advocacy to engage in politics and provide a case study on the importance of capacity and funding.

Neil Dullaghan, Senior Research Manager at Rethink Priorities, discusses his EU policy research and impactful projects. Topics include neglected animals like shrimp, the landscape of animal advocacy, phasing out cages in the EU, tangible impact of research, balancing theory and implementation in politics, evaluating grants, changing opinions through media, and book/podcast recommendations.