• Why animal testing fails: The case for non-animal research methods
    Mar 6 2026

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    More than 90 percent of drugs that pass animal tests fail in humans. So why do we still rely on animal research? Our guests unpack the scientific and ethical flaws of animal testing and highlight the advanced, non-animal methods that are proving to be faster, safer, and more effective. We’re talking about better science for both people and animals.

    Learn more: https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/animal-testing-research

    Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

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    31 mins
  • Rethinking meals and improving lives for farmed animals
    Jan 12 2026

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    What’s the most effective way to reduce suffering for farm animals? In this episode of Humane Voices, we’re joined by two experts from our global farm animal welfare and protection team to explore the two complementary paths driving real change.

    We talk about efforts to reduce the number of animal-based meals by expanding plant-based options and procurement in schools, workplaces, and major institutions—and how that shift can dramatically lower demand for factory-farmed animals. We also dive into the work happening inside factory farms, where advocates are pushing for stronger welfare standards that improve the lives of animals who are still being kept and killed raised for food.

    Together, these approaches are helping reduce suffering today while building a more humane food system for the future.

    Learn more: https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/farmed-animal-welfare

    Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

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    25 mins
  • The future we’re building for animals
    Nov 19 2025

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    Five experts. Five campaigns. One shared goal: A more humane world. In this episode, our leaders in animal research, companion animals, wildlife, animal rescue, and farm animal protection discuss where we’re headed—and how we’ll get there.

    Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

    Contact us at podcast@humaneworld.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

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    23 mins
  • The end of animal testing? Experts weigh in
    Oct 6 2025

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    Animals don’t deserve to be used in experiments. Animal testing is a practice that belongs in the past. It’s time to prioritize animal testing alternatives that are safer, faster, and more reliable for humans—without causing animals to suffer. Our two expert guests discuss the issue in depth.

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    Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

    Contact us at podcast@humaneworld.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

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    22 mins
  • ‘I used to work for the fur industry. Here's what I know.’
    Sep 8 2025

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    Most people don’t know how much an animal suffered for the fur trim on a jacket or a hat. Many also don’t know where the trim really comes from, or what life is like on a fur farm. We've got two experts on this episode who reveal the truth.

    Learn more here: humaneworld.org/furfree

    Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

    Contact us at podcast@humaneworld.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

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    30 mins
  • Hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes -- rescuing the pets and their people
    Aug 5 2025

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    Our expert guests have deployed to hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes—all over the world. In this episode, two members of our Animal Rescue Team share powerful stories from the front lines of natural disasters and explain what it takes to save animals when every second counts. They also share practical advice on how you can prepare to protect your pets before disaster hits—because having a plan can save lives.

    Learn more here: humaneworld.org/disaster

    Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

    Contact us at podcast@humaneworld.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

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    37 mins
  • The lives of farm animals and how you can help
    Jul 2 2025

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    Imagine spending your entire life in a cage so small you can’t even turn around. That’s the reality for many pigs and chickens on factory farms.

    Learn more here: humaneworld.org/farm

    Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

    Contact us at podcast@humaneworld.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

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    30 mins
  • How to avoid supporting a puppy mill
    Jun 9 2025

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    Slick websites. Fancy storefronts. Designer breeds. Don’t be fooled—many puppies sold online or in pet stores come from cruel puppy mills (even if the seller claims otherwise)! This episode reveals how to spot the red flags before you bring home your new pet.

    Learn more here: humaneworld.org/puppymills

    Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

    Contact us at podcast@humaneworld.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.


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    32 mins