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The Animal Law Podcast

The Animal Law Podcast

By: Mariann Sullivan Law Professor Pundit Vegan
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 Join animal law professor and longtime activist Mariann Sullivan as she explores groundbreaking legal cases shaping the future of animal protection. Each episode features in-depth discussions with leading attorneys, scholars, and advocates about critical developments in animal law—focusing on significant court decisions and their enforcement. Whether you’re a legal professional, animal advocate, or concerned citizen, discover how case law is evolving to recognize and protect animals. From landmark litigation to emerging legal theories, the Animal Law Podcast makes complex legal issues accessible while examining their impact on animals and society.© 2024 Our Hen House. All Rights Reserved. Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • A Case of Significant Evil: Animal Law, Activism, and Constitutional Rights

    A Case of Significant Evil: Animal Law, Activism, and Constitutional Rights
    Jan 30 2026
    In this compelling episode, Mariann Sullivan interviews Wayne Hsiung and attorney Steffen Seitz about Wayne’s conviction following animal rescues at factory farms in California. The case hinges on several groundbreaking legal arguments, including the judge’s refusal to allow a necessity defense for rescuing suffering animals, constitutional concerns about the treatment of veganism as a belief system, and First Amendment implications for…
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • The Case of the Lobster, a “Living, Sentient Creature”

    The Case of the Lobster, a “Living, Sentient Creature”
    Dec 26 2025
    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’s unique animal cruelty statute that protects “every living sentient creature” – a definition that evolves with scientific understanding. PETA’s Director of Litigation, Asher Smith, explains their creative approach using…
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    54 mins
  • Animals and the Constitution with Michael Dorf

    Animals and the Constitution with Michael Dorf
    Nov 28 2025
    In this intellectually stimulating episode of the Animal Law Podcast, Mariann Sullivan speaks with constitutional law expert Michael Dorf about his innovative course “Animals and the Constitution.” Dorf shares how fundamental legal principles intersect with animal protection, revealing both the limitations and opportunities within our constitutional framework for advancing animal rights. This episode explores: Constitutional standing for animals: How courts determine…
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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