NYK Politics
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The Truth About Ag-gag Laws and Who they Really Protect with Kathryn Sussman and Camille Labchuk
In the wake of NYK’s february focus on factory farm animal welfare, listen as NYK Executive Director Kathryn Sussman and Animal Justice Executive Director, Camille Labchuk, hash out the crucial significance of agricultural gag legislation (ag-gag laws). Kathryn and Camille discuss why the public needs to be informed about ag-gag laws, and why it is crucial that we all take a proactive role in striking them down. Ag-gag laws do not serve the best interest and welfare of factory farmed animals, and, in fact, they need to be struck down if these animals are to be protected from inhumane treatment and atrocious living conditions.
Through the eyes of a wildlife-rescue specialist: The Australia Fires with Kelly Donithan
In this episode of NYK Politics, Kelly Donithan, senior specialist with the Disaster Operations at Humane Society International (HSI), Washington D.C., takes us on a startling journey: join us as we see through the eyes of personnel on the ground in Australia as they face the hard reality of rescuing wildlife amidst the perils and aftermath of the fires.
NYK Politics: Let’s Learn How to Live with Wolves Peacefully, rather than Poisoning Them –with Liz White
In this episode of Now You Know Politics, Kathryn Sussman talks with Liz White, Executive Director of Animal Alliance of Canada and leader of the Animal Protection Party of Canada about Canadian wildlife management and culling practices. Listen as Liz outlines why “management” came about in the early 1900’s in Canada, its pros and its cons, and the differences between government-sanctioned hunting, and culling.
“Animal welfare and the impact of your vote” with Kathryn Sussman and Rob Laidlaw
This week on NYK Politics, Kathryn Sussman and Zoocheck founder Rob Laidlaw give an overview of the most pressing animal welfare & environmental topics that Canadians should consider when casting their vote at the 2019 federal election.
“What is Wrong with Using Animals in the Classroom?” with Kathryn Sussman and Rob Laidlaw
This month on NYK Politics, Kathryn Sussman and Zoocheck founder Rob Laidlaw discuss the politics behind the multiple uses of animals in the academic curriculum. Dissection is still going strong among classroom activities despite decades of parents and kids opposing it and various studies proving its ineffectiveness in teaching; but also live animals are kept as classroom pets and school outings to nearby animal facilities and local zoos remain a favourite.
“How to Tell a ‘Good’ Zoo from a ‘Bad’ One” with Kathryn Sussman and Rob Laidlaw
Listen as insider advocates Kathryn Sussman and Rob Laidlaw summarize the differences between sanctuaries, large commercially run zoos, and privately owned, small facilities often referred to as roadside zoos and their sometimes dubious links to the film industry. Kathryn and Rob discuss the hard-to-regulate status of various types of animal institutions with a number of current issues in the news, and they list ways that visitors can identify and avoid facilities that are not ethically sound.
“The aftermath of Bill S-203 : Free Whales vs. Captive Elephants” with Kathryn Sussman and Rob Laidlaw
Listen as Kathryn Sussman and Zoocheck founder Rob Laidlaw outline mainstream hot topics regarding large mammal welfare in captivity. Starting with the low-down on Canada’s recent adoption of Bill S-203 banning whale and dolphin captivity and what it really means for cetaceans, Kathryn and Rob then touch on the well-being of other wide-ranging animal species, getting into the specifics for elephants, and whether their needs can be properly met in zoos, especially in Canada.
“All Things Whale” with Kathryn Sussman and Rob Laidlaw
Listen as Kathryn Sussman and Rob Laidlaw, Zoocheck founder and animal protection activist, outline mainstream hot topics regarding whales and dolphins – everything from the current status of the now infamous Bill S-203 – Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act, to the Vancouver Aquarium lawsuit against the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Park Board, and the adorable therapy whale Semion who showed up in Norwegian waters only to be deemed a Russian spy!