Join Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan as they dive into thought-provoking discussions on activism and communication strategies. This episode explores the importance of listening and asking questions to foster change, drawing from insights in Adam Grant’s Think Again. Mariann shares her thoughts on building a big tent for animal lovers, emphasizing the need to connect on shared values. Tune in for engaging stories and updates on animal rights, legislation, and more. This episode explores: The concept of “motivational interviewing” and its application in activism. Building a broader coalition for animal rights without compromising core values. Insights from the article “What MAGA Can Teach Democrats about Organizing.” The impact of strategic communication in expanding the vegan movement. Recent news on animal rights activism and legislative developments. RESOURCES Suspended Sentences in Landmark Beagle Rescue Case ‘Be Kind to Animals, Don’t Eat Them’ Billboard Reaching Millions in Times Square A US Senator Just Sponsored The ‘Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act’ What MAGA Can Teach Democrats About Organizing—and Infighting The Chicken Whisperer Animals Matter: The Case for a Kinder World Think Again The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know  We are thrilled to expand the accessibility of our podcast by offering written transcripts of the interviews! Click here to read this episode's interview. _____________________________________________ Thank you for listening to the Our Hen House podcast! If you enjoy our podcasts, believe in our mission to effectively mainstream the movement to end the exploitation of animals, find community and solace in our shows and resources, and would like to show your support for vegan indie media, please make a donation today. Contributions of any amount will go towards our fundraising goal and are hugely appreciated. Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible. Thank you for helping us create quality content! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcatcher, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star review! Check out Our Hen House’s other podcasts: The Animal Law Podcast, The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and the Antiracism in Animal Advocacy Audio Series. Follow us on social media! You can find Our Hen House on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or Bluesky. The Our Hen House theme song is written and performed by Michael Harren.