The Woman Who Started a Revolution: 75-year-old PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk

Jul 31, 2024

In 1980, Ingrid Newkirk co-founded People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), revolutionizing the animal rights movement. As PETA’s president, she has led the organization to become the world’s largest animal rights group, known for its groundbreaking campaigns and significant societal changes. Under her leadership, PETA has conducted undercover investigations, organized high-profile protests, and engaged in corporate negotiations and legislative efforts, saving countless animals’ lives.

Ingrid returns to our show to discuss her legacy, the challenges she’s faced, the victories she’s achieved, and her vision for the future. We’ll explore how her tireless advocacy has elevated global standards for compassion and humane practices. Additionally, she will share actionable steps listeners can take, both big and small, to make a meaningful impact in the fight for animal rights.

“Yes, it’s a bit shocking to realize that that lovely hamburger with, you know, maybe the dancing cow on the label, didn’t come from anything nice at all. It came from privation and misery. So, we showed the truth. But what I would say is, what’s…

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Listen to Episode 293 with Ingrid Newkirk

What we discuss in this episode:

Changes in the world since PETA’s inception.
PETA’s successful tactics and numerous victories.
Why animal testing is not only cruel but also yields unreliable results.
The CARGO Act.
Inherent flaws in the no-kill movement.
The truth about the wool and down feather industries.
Cruelty in the production of coconut products from Thailand, and what you can do to fight against it.
Current PETA campaigns and how you can get involved.

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