Ep. 326: PETA's Ingrid Newkirk talks to Emil Guillermo about 250 Ways to make you "Cat Smart".

Host Emil Guillermo speaks to Dr. Pandora Pound about her book "Rat Trap," which exposes the bad science that researchers use to justify useless animal experimentation. Get the book on Amazon. See more about PETA's Research Modernization Deal on PETA.org.  Get "Rat Trap" from Safermedicines.org Get the podcast on YouTube@emilamok1 The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way.  Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Read Emil's writing at www.aaldef.org/blog See where he's performing his one-man amok monologue shows at www.amok.com Contact us at PETA.org  Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at www.amok.com Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.  Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Originally published Sept.26, 2023 Copyright ©2020-2024

One year after PETA's proposals, horse racing has undergone some reforms, but not all of them. What it will take to end the deaths of racehorses at all race tracks. PETA's Kathy Guillermo, PETA's Equine Matters Department leader, explained what needs to be done in this encore presentation. See the full video of PETA cameras captured of horse breakdowns leading up to last year's Kentucky Derby. Some media outlets have run this without attribution, see the full video now.   The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is nine million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org  See Emil's writing  at www.aaldef.org/blog  Or at www.amok.com See his one-man show, "Emil Amok, Lost NPR Host, Wiley Filipino, Vegan Transdad," at the Orlando Fringe in May. Get this episode on YouTube.com/@emilamok1 Music provided by CarbonWorks. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.  Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST!  © PETA, 2021-24 All rights reserved. copyright 2021-24

Are you cat-smart?  PETA's Ingrid Newkirk on the 250 things you need to know if you're a smart cat "guardian." In conversation with Emil Guillermo.  An encore presentation. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is nine million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org  See Emil's writing  at www.aaldef.org/blog  Or at www.amok.com See his one man show, "Emil Amok, Lost NPR Host, Wiley Filipino, Vegan Transdad," at the Orlando Fringe in May. Get this episode on YouTube.com/@emilamok1 Music provided by CarbonWorks. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.  Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST!  © PETA, 2021-24 All rights reserved. copyright 2021-24

The difference between a "purpose-bred" and a "wild-caught" monkey is the reason animal experimenter and monkey importer Charles River Labs is being investigated by the SEC. PETA's investigation uncovered documents showing where Charles River's monkeys come from. But did experimenter Charles River tell its shareholders? If not, it could have serious consequences. See how the case came down and why it could be a turning point for experimenters who may be forced to use non-animal methods. See more at PETA.og The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is nine million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org  See Emil's work at www.aaldef.org/blog  Or at www.amok.com See his one man show, "Emil Amok, Lost NPR Host, Wiley Filipino, Vegan Transdad," at the Orlando Fringe in May. Music provided by CarbonWorks. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.  Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST!  © PETA, 2021-24 All rights reserved. copyright 2021-24

Why did the Eastern Virginia Medical School and vivisector Gerarld Pepe kill four mother baboons--Jemma, Cookie, Toya and Tara-- in spite of PETA's offer to save the aging baboons. PETA Sr. VP Daphna Nachminovich talks with Emil Guillermo. For more information go to PETA.org The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is nine million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org  See Emil's work at www.aaldef.org/blog  Or at www.amok.com See his one man show, "Emil Amok, Lost NPR Host, Wiley Filipino, Vegan Transdad," at the NYC Fringe starting April 5   And at the Orlando Fringe in May. Music provided by CarbonWorks. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.  Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST!  © PETA, 2021-24 All rights reserved. copyright 2021-24

SEE UPDATE BELOW: Arrest made after man attacks PETA investigator A "suicide race" is what jockeys call the sprints young horses are forced to run to get top dollar at places like the Ocala Breeders Sale in Florida. On April 10, 2024, a horse raced to its death, a jockey was hurt, and the president of the sale allegedly assaulted a PETA investigator who captured it all on video. Kathy Guillermo, PETA Sr. VP on Equine Matters describes what happened and why these dangerous race practices must end.  Go to PETA.org to see the video. Or see the Ocala Breeders Sale fatality on YouTube. UPDATE: ARREST MADE AFTER PETA INVESTIGATOR ATTACKED FOR MAKING VIDEO The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is nine million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org  See Emil's work at www.aaldef.org/blog  Or at www.amok.com See his one man show, "Emil Amok, Lost NPR Host, Wiley Filipino, Vegan Transdad," at the NYC Fringe starting April 5   And at the Orlando Fringe in May. Music provided by CarbonWorks. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.  Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST!  © PETA, 2021-24 All rights reserved. copyright 2021-24

What is misothery? Akin to misogyny, author Jim Mason has coined "misothery" as the phrase describing how we "other" animals. Mason, a co-author with philosopher Peter Singer on "Animal Factories," has written a new edition of his 1993 classic, "An Unnatural Order--Roots of Our Destruction of Nature." Mason connects our "othering" of animals with racism, colonialism, and white supremacy in this conversation with Emil Guillermo.  Go to PETA.org for more. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is nine million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org  See Emil's work at www.aaldef.org/blog  Or at www.amok.com See his one man show, "Emil Amok, Lost NPR Host, Wiley Filipino, Vegan Transdad," at the NYC Fringe starting April 5   And at the Orlando Fringe in May. Music provided by CarbonWorks. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.  Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST!  © PETA, 2021-24 All rights reserved. copyright 2021-24

Cesar Chavez fought for farmworker rights, but he was also a devout animal lover and did not eat animal flesh. In honor of Cesar Chavez Day (March 31), we reprise our interview with Barbara J. King who talks about empathy toward animals. For some like Chavez it's developed over time through their dogs and animal companions, as King explains, recognizing empathy in animals is a two-way street. Contact us at PETA.org The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness·they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo.  Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok  Or at www.amok.com Get the podcast on YouTube. www.YouTube.com/@emilamok1 See Emil Guillermo's one-man show at the New York City Fringe Festival in April.  And the Orlando Fringe in May. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! Originally released March 27, 2024  ©PETA, Emil Guillermo 2024    

It's an emergency situation at the animal shelters in Los Angeles, which are suffering from an overpopulation problem that, in turn, shuts out the growing number of animals that still need homes. The city's"no-kill" policy was intended to be a "feel-good" measure, but it has resulted in a lack of space in increasingly crowded shelters and animals abandoned on the street. PETA Sr.VP Lisa Lange talks to Emil Guillermo about how the situation got this way and how "no-kill" is no answer to the city's dog and cat overpopulation. Go to PETA.org to find out more. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness·they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok  Or at www.amok.com Get the podcast on YouTube. www.YouTube.com/@emilamok1 See Emil Guillermo's one man show at the New York City Fringe Festival in April.  And the Orlando Fringe in May. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! Originally released March 20, 2024  ©PETA, Emil Guillermo 2024    

A third dog died on March 12 at the 2024 Iditarod, the 1,000-mile race of animal cruelty held every year in Alaska. A three-year-old male dog named Henry is the third death in three days. Two other race dogs, Bog, a two-year-old, and George, a four-year-old both died on Sunday. "The Iditarod is the shame of Alaska," said Tracy Reiman, PETA's executive vice president. "How many more dogs need to die before this stops?"  These are the first deaths of dogs in the race since 2019. PETA Sr.campaigner Melanie Johnson, who has worked to end the Iditarod for six years, talks to host Emil Guillermo about how these deaths heighten the urgency to end the race once and for all. End the Iditarod now. Visit PETA.org The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness·they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok  Or at www.amok.com Get the podcast on YouTube. www.YouTube.com/@emilamok1 See Emil Guillermo's one man show on being married to PETA  in Fresno in March. Also at the New York City Fringe in April. And the Orlando Fringe in May. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! Originally released March 12, 2024  ©PETA, Emil Guillermo 2024