In this delightfully candid episode of The Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann dive into a mix of animal rights victories, personal news, and the peculiarities of content creation in the digital age.

Episode Highlights:

• Jasmin’s Big News: Jasmin reveals she’ll be playing Judy Garland in “End of the Rainbow” at Center Stage Theater in Rochester this December.
• Fur Industry Collapse: Discussion of Kenny Torrella’s Vox article detailing what may be “the biggest animal welfare victory of the 21st century” 
• Farm Sanctuary Memories: Mariann shares her nostalgic visit to the Farm Sanctuary Hoedown, reflecting on her decades-long connection to the sanctuary
• YouTube Content Challenges: The hosts humorously navigate the mysterious world of YouTube algorithms and which words might affect their channel’s performance
• Inspiring Animal Rights News:
  • A 72-year-old vegan nun winning a powerlifting competition
  • A Michelin-starred Parisian restaurant switching to a plant-based menu
  • Activist Maddie Krasno’s legal victory against censorship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Disturbing Zoo Practices: Critical examination of controversial practices at European zoos, including public pet donations for predator feeding and the killing of baboons due to overcrowding
• Wild Horse Controversy: Analysis of a Washington Post article suggesting wild horses should be consumed as food, highlighting the inconsistencies in how we view different animals

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