All Things Vegan ~ Radio

• Listen to the Sep 10, 2013 show  (or download the archive): http://www.vegnetbend.org/atv-showarchives/allthingsvegan-2013Sep10.mp3%20

Ruby Roth on “V is for Vegan: The ABC’s of Being Kind,” and Allison Rivers Samson of Allison’s Gourmet

Ruby Roth

Last year, Barb and Judy talked with Ruby Roth about her 2nd children’s book, “Vegan is Love.” In this episode, we visit with Ruby again, about her brand new  book for children, “V is for Vegan: The ABC’s of Being Kind.” Ruby is the world’s leading author and illustrator of vegan books for children.

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Allison Rivers Samson

We also talk with Allison Rivers Samson, creator of Allison’s Gourmet, an online 16-year-old vegan company offering high quality brownies, cookies, truffles, fudge, and more – and shipping all over the world.

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And, we tell you what one whistler-blower is saying about the movie, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” and the horse racing television show, “Luck.” Find out why sea animals are dying at the Portland Aquarium in Portland, Oregon. And why the FBI has stepped in to investigate the legality of a traffic stop of SHARK president Steve Hindi, 10 miles from a rodeo, where he was told to leave.

Plus, we’ll bring you more news from the vegan frontier, tell you about events happening around town, and more!

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News from the Vegan Frontier:

• U.S. Government Hits SeaWorld With Safety Violation—Again
• Activists Win Major Battle; Block Import of 18 Beluga Whales
• Beluga Injures Trainer at Marineland, Ontario
• ‘Bella’ the beluga whale dies at SeaWorld San Antonio
• Portland Aquarium logs 200 marine animal deaths; Humane Society investigates
• HBO Pushes Judge to Reject Amended ‘Luck’ Lawsuit
• Big Loop Rodeo: Police Corruption and Animal Cruelty

Rally for Elephants sponsored by Boycott Circus Cruelty in Central Oregon. September 15, 5 p.m. at Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend.

Portland VegFest. September 21 & 22 at Oregon Convention Center in Portland.

VegNet Bend will host a potluck and silent auction fundraiser. September 25, 6 p.m., at The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas in Bend. For the potluck, bring a vegan dish to share and your recipe or list of ingredients. For more information about this event, see VegNet Bend Group on Facebook or email info@vegnetbend.org.

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Music:

Vegan Smythe

“I Will Be Their Voice” is by Vegan Smythe, a Melbourne, Australia based entertainer who’s putting a fresh spin on animal rights through satirical songs and comedy. To learn more about Vegan and his music, please listen to our interview with him from September 2012.

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Paul Seymour

Theme song and musical clips are courtesy of Paul Seymour. To learn more about New Zealand / Australia based Paul or his music, please visit paulseymour.com.au.

Paul has new music he’d love you to listen at YouTube, Amazon.com, or iTunes.

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All Things Vegan airs on KPOV, Bend Community Radio.

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