Cockfighting, pigeon shoots, bullfighting, dogfighting… why do these spectacles of torture continue to exist in the modern day, and what can be done to finally end them?

The options for non-animal based food continue to expand. Isn’t it time for these foods to stop trying to imitate the animal-based versions they hope to replace? We speak with plant-based nutritionist Caroline Ginolfi, the “Plant Based Blonde,” along with Philly vegan restaurateurs Bryon and Natasha Dockett of UnSoul Food.

Have we come a long way (baby) since the mythical days of the male hunter and female gatherer? Are men who choose a cruelty-free lifestyle somehow less “manly?” And what does it mean to be masculine these days anyway? Laura Wright, founder of the new field of Vegan Studies, and psychologist and author Chris Blazina explore masculinity and veganism.

With no one turning the turnstiles, zoos have had to take drastic steps to ensure their survival. What does this mean for them and for the conservation efforts they purport to support? Washington Post reporter Karin Brulliard spoke with multiple zoo leaders around the country to find out.

We continue our series on campaigns such as Black Lives Matter and animal advocacy with Aryenish Bridie, Executive Director of Encompass. Plus why would vegans want to eat food that mimics the look and feel of dead bodies?

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Does the Animal Rights movement have any role to play in the BLM movement? Are there common interests or conflicts? Marla Rose of VegNews explores. Plus Part 2 of our conversation with Wendy Williams and her book: “The Language of Butterflies: How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists, and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World’s Favorite Insect

How can we talk about animals at a time like this? Marc Bekoff ponders, how can we not? Plus Wendy Williams discusses her just-released homage to butterflies: “The Language of Butterflies: How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists, and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World’s Favorite Insect”

The US and Panama have been collaborating for years to control the scourge of screwworms by air-dropping millions of sterilized versions of the creatures every week. Sara Zhang of The Atlantic discusses the ramifications. Plus, we conclude our conversation with Jessica Pierce about animals in sports.

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