TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING

PETA International President Poorva Joshipura unpacks Survival at Stake, linking animal cruelty to pandemics, antibiotic resistance, climate change, and pollution. Abhay and Poorva chat about her journey—from a "chicken burger" awakening to driving global change—and practical roadmaps for vegan living that protect humanity. They discuss the role of empathy, cultural heritage, and the impact of technology in advancing animal rights. Poorva shares insights on the compassion economy and how businesses can align with ethical practices. The conversation also touches on the challenges and controversies faced by PETA, emphasizing the need for awareness and action in the fight against animal cruelty.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Abhay and Poorva
02:30 Poorva's Journey into Animal Rights
06:54 The Importance of Empathy and Awareness
10:50 Strategies for Animal Advocacy
14:07 Sponsor Break - Travelopod
15:27 Unlearning and Building Compassion
19:46 The Accessibility of Veganism Today
21:33 Channeling Anger into Positive Change
25:13 Cultural Practices and Animal Rights in India
28:48 Sponsor Break - Timberdog
30:03 The Role of the Compassion Economy
32:36 Leveraging Technology for Animal Advocacy
35:41 Understanding PETA's Controversial Tactics
39:53 Euthanized Animals and Ethical Considerations
43:53 Staying Optimistic in Animal Activism
45:58 Conclusion and Shout Outs

Big shout out this week to previous guest, Neal Katyal for always bringing his constitutional A game, to Paul McCartney for being one of my favorite vegans of all time and for starting Meat Free Mondays and to Kashi, the inspiration behind RuffRest by Timber Dog.

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