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Rethinking Animal Testing: A Conversation with Dr. Emily Trunnell (Ep. 55)

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In this episode, we have an engaging conversation with Dr. Emily Trunnell from PETA. Dr. Trunnell shares her journey from a neuroscience PhD student involved in animal testing to an advocate for animal rights and welfare. We delve into the ethical and scientific issues surrounding animal testing, highlighting the staggering $20 billion spent annually on such experiments by the NIH, and discuss PETA's Research Modernization Now proposal, which aims to phase out animal testing in favor of more humane and effective research methods.
We also explore the cultural differences in pet care, the importance of finding common ground on animal welfare issues, and the personal stories of our host's beloved Beanie and Charlie. Dr. Trunnell provides insights into PETA's efforts to end cruel animal experiments and promote non-animal research methods. Listeners are encouraged to support these initiatives and consider the ethical implications of animal testing in scientific research.
If you would like to help with Charlie's surgery, please visit https://givesendgo.com/charlies-surgery. Any donation in any amount will help. Any one who donates $50 or more will receive a FREE The Podcast T-shirt.
You can support Joe and the show by:
Sending a boost (or stream sats) with a modern podcast app Making a donation on our website
Sharing this show with your family, friends and followers on your social media.
Using our affiliate link at https://thealexjonesstore.com/joe
Checking out our Merch Shop at https://www.stickermule.com/rooz
FOLLOW US ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/joerooz
On YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@JoeRussiello.
To be a guest on the show, visit https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe
(00:01:19) Welcome to the Show from Eagle Pass

(00:01:55) Exhaustion and Special Guest Announcement

(00:03:09) Housekeeping and Listener Engagement

(00:05:08) Value for Value Support and Donations

(00:10:00) Introduction of Dr. Emily Trunnell

(00:13:24) Animal Testing and Ethical Concerns

(00:24:02) Dr. Trunnell's Background and PETA's Mission

(00:41:03) Research Modernization Now Proposal

(00:50:08) Ethical Treatment of Animals and Personal Stories

(01:05:45) How to Support PETA's Efforts

- Joe Russiello

- Wayne Rankin

- Rosanna Rankin

- Dr. Emily Trunnell

https://www.joerooz.com/support

https://www.joerooz.com


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In this episode, we have an engaging conversation with Dr. Emily Trunnell from PETA. Dr. Trunnell shares her journey from a neuroscience PhD student involved in animal testing to an advocate for animal rights and welfare. We delve into the ethical and scientific issues surrounding animal testing, highlighting the staggering $20 billion spent annually on such experiments by the NIH, and discuss PETA's Research Modernization Now proposal, which aims to phase out animal testing in favor of more humane and effective research methods.
We also explore the cultural differences in pet care, the importance of finding common ground on animal welfare issues, and the personal stories of our host's beloved Beanie and Charlie. Dr. Trunnell provides insights into PETA's efforts to end cruel animal experiments and promote non-animal research methods. Listeners are encouraged to support these initiatives and consider the ethical implications of animal testing in scientific research.
If you would like to help with Charlie's surgery, please visit https://givesendgo.com/charlies-surgery. Any donation in any amount will help. Any one who donates $50 or more will receive a FREE The Podcast T-shirt.
You can support Joe and the show by:
Sending a boost (or stream sats) with a modern podcast app Making a donation on our website
Sharing this show with your family, friends and followers on your social media.
Using our affiliate link at https://thealexjonesstore.com/joe
Checking out our Merch Shop at https://www.stickermule.com/rooz
FOLLOW US ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/joerooz
On YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@JoeRussiello.
To be a guest on the show, visit https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe
(00:01:19) Welcome to the Show from Eagle Pass

(00:01:55) Exhaustion and Special Guest Announcement

(00:03:09) Housekeeping and Listener Engagement

(00:05:08) Value for Value Support and Donations

(00:10:00) Introduction of Dr. Emily Trunnell

(00:13:24) Animal Testing and Ethical Concerns

(00:24:02) Dr. Trunnell's Background and PETA's Mission

(00:41:03) Research Modernization Now Proposal

(00:50:08) Ethical Treatment of Animals and Personal Stories

(01:05:45) How to Support PETA's Efforts

- Joe Russiello

- Wayne Rankin

- Rosanna Rankin

- Dr. Emily Trunnell

https://www.joerooz.com/support

https://www.joerooz.com


  continue reading

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