Our Hen House Podcast
1) The Controversial New Food Pyramid with Michael Dorf | Rising Anxieties
In this entertaining episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan and legal expert Michael Dorf dive headfirst into the bizarre world of RFK Jr.’s controversial new food pyramid and dietary gui...Show More
2) Faith, Justice, and Animal Liberation with Wayne Hsiung
In this profound conversation with animal rights lawyer Wayne Hsiung, we explore the reasons for his journey into seminary studies, his wife Rose Patterson’s upcoming legal battles for rescuing ...Show More
3) The Hen Report: “Strange Bedfellows” | Navigating Alliances in Animal Rights Advocacy
In this thought-provoking episode of The Hen Report, Mariann Sullivan is joined by Cornell Law professor and animal advocate Michael Dorf to explore the complex phenomenon of “strange bedfellows...Show More
4) The Meat Industry’s Panic Button: Veganism Isn’t Dead After All | Rising Anxieties
In this episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan dives into the meat industry’s desperate attempts to declare veganism “dead” while simultaneously scrambling to rebrand their un...Show More
5) Building a Coalition Against Factory Farming with Matthew Dominguez
In this thought-provoking conversation, Mariann Sullivan speaks with Matthew Dominguez, US Executive Director of Compassion in World Farming, about creating meaningful change for farmed animals throug...Show More
6) The Case of the Lobster, a “Living, Sentient Creature”
In a bold legal challenge that could redefine animal protection law, PETA is taking on the Maine Lobster Festival for steaming 16,000 lobsters alive on public parkland. The case hinges on Maine’...Show More
7) The Hen Report: “Is It Doing Anything?” | Animal Advocacy in Media, Literature, and Tech
In this festive episode of The Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann weave through holiday greetings, literary achievements, and thought-provoking discussions about animal advocacy in unexpected places. From...Show More
8) Uncovering the Truth Behind Lab Dogs with Author Melanie Kaplan
In this eye-opening interview, journalist Melanie Kaplan takes us behind the closed doors of animal research facilities through the lens of her powerful book Lab Dog. After adopting Hammy, a beagle re...Show More
9) The Hen Report: “Just Be That Vegan” | Holiday Reflections and Animal Rights Updates
In this heartwarming holiday edition of The Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann blend seasonal cheer with serious animal advocacy updates. The hosts navigate between lighthearted holiday traditions and the...Show More
The Hen Report: “Just Be That Vegan” | Holiday Reflections and Animal Rights Updates
36:08 | Dec 18th, 2025
10) Animal Ag’s Panic Over Plant-Based Diets | Rising Anxieties
In this eye-opening episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan dissects the agricultural industry’s transparent anxiety about the growing popularity of plant-based diets. From Farm Babe’...Show More