In today’s episode, Ken is deep-diving into the intersection of environmentalism and animal welfare.

First, Ken speaks with veterinarian Crystal Heath who has been bravely raising the alarm of how her profession enables and endorses animal abuse from veterinarian school to factory farms.

In the second part of today’s episode, Ken is joined by longtime friend and founder of Animal Wellness Action, president of the Center for a Humane Economy, and former CEO of the Humane Society, Wayne Pacelle. Wayne, like Crystal, is advocating for animal welfare across many industries.

Crystal and Wayne are great examples of individual integrity and commitment to a cause.

They are also great reminders that, as consumers, what we choose to invest in with our dollars makes a difference.

Want a deeper dive on today’s episode? Check out the links below:

Our Honor (Crystal's organization)

Animal Wellness Action

Center for a Humane Economy

Crystal Heath wants veterinary medicine to live up to its values (Vox)

New Documents Reveal How the Animal Agriculture Industry Surveils and Punishes Critics (The Intercept)

What are gestation crates and are they legal in the U.S.? (Farm Forward)

Supreme Court Upholds California’s Prop 12, Protects Rights of States to Set Humane Treatment, Food Safety Rules (Animal Wellness Action)

The Bond Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them

The Humane Economy How Innovators and Enlightened Consumers Are Transforming the Lives of Animals

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