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Episode 19: Federal Budget Cuts to Help Animals Nov 18, 2011

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With the federal government focused on reducing huge budget deficits, Wayne and Tracie discuss four ways that Congress can cut hundreds of millions in wasteful spending while helping chimpanzees, wild horses, animals in research, and wildlife.

Episode 18: Hawaii Donkeys Airlifted to Safety Nov 11, 2011

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When can donkeys fly? When The HSUS, veterinarians, and others came together to help free-roaming donkeys in Hawaii, we airlifted more than 100 of them to sanctuary on the mainland. Hear the unusual and uplifting story of these special equines.

Episode 17: Supreme Court Hearing Case on Downer Cattle and Pigs Nov 07, 2011

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Learn about the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case on a California law spurred by HSUS's Hallmark/Westland slaughterhouse investigation, which found horrific abuse of downer cows and led to a massive meat recall because of human health concerns.

Episode 16: Ballot Initiatives to Help Animals Oct 28, 2011

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Wayne and Tracie discuss state ballot initiatives that allow voters to decide directly on important issues. The animal protection movement has used initiatives to outlaw cockfighting in Oklahoma, battery cages in California, and more.

Episode 15: The Dangers of the Exotic Animal Trade Oct 21, 2011

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Boa constrictors, tigers, chimpanzees, lions, and other exotic animals are legal to keep in homes and backyards in much of the United States. Learn why keeping large constrictor snakes and other exotic animals is harmful for the animals and for people.

Episode 14: Stopping the Cruelty of Horse Soring Oct 14, 2011

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This episode explores the disturbing practice of "horse soring," using painful methods to make show horses have an exaggerated, high-stepping gait. Tracie shares her personal experiences with show horses. *Please note: some descriptions are graphic.*

Episode 13: Fur-Free Fashion and O Magazine Oct 07, 2011

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Tracie and Wayne chat about fur-free fashion and the great news about O, the Oprah Magazine, embracing fur-free alternatives. More people are recognizing that fur is cruel and unnecessary with so many modern alternatives for consumers.

Episode 12: Contagion and the Threats of Factory Farming Sep 30, 2011

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Learn more about how intensive factory farming is not only inhumane for animals, but contributes to contagious diseases that threaten people. Wayne and Tracie discuss the new movie "Contagion" and how our treatment of animals affects human health.

Episode 11: Meatless Mondays and Humane Farming Sep 23, 2011

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Did you know that the choices you make when you sit down to eat can make the biggest difference to help animals? Hear how campaigns like Meatless Mondays and cage-free eggs can benefit millions of farm animals.

Episode 10: Good News on Botox Animal Testing Sep 16, 2011

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Wayne describes how the anti-wrinkle treatment Botox has used an infamous animal testing method to make batches of the product. But recently, Botox maker Allergan announced that it has developed a new, alternative test that doesn't use animals.

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