We're digging into the harsh realities of horse abuse and slaughter for profit. We'll be uncovering rodeos, the questionable land grabs for cattle ranching and other entertainment and commercial ventures. Stick around for a straightforward discussion on these pressing matters, right here on Acti...

Founded by Pastor Musisi Mike, LUV4ALL Uganda began its journey as Freeborn Children’s Mission, focusing on protecting vulnerable children. Today, it stands as a beacon of unity and compassion, advocating for the rights and welfare of women, children, and animals alike. With a mission that embrac...

Georja Umano, an award-winning author and elephant advocate has recently co-founded Elephant Matriarch Project. It is a transformative initiative designed to empower young mothers with limited education, along with their children and the broader community, through education and vocational trainin...

Vigil4Elephants is held every January for the elephants that have died in captivity the previous year. The Vigil Team lights candles in solidarity with organizations and individuals around the world to honor and remember the elephants who suffered and died due to the ravages of captivity during t...

The Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW), a distinct population in the northwestern Pacific, are endangered due to threats such as the decline of their primary prey, Chinook salmon, pollution, and vessel noise. These orcas, known for their complex social structure, rely heavily on salmon, which...

Host Lindsey Baker interviews film director/producer Stephanie Lane. Lane discusses her recent campaign which has brought into question the ethics of making parallels between human and non-human animals. The campaign focuses on the dairy industry; and challenges the public with thought-provoking ...

PEACE is a children's book series written by Cindy (Griffith) Vera. The five stories in the PEACE focus
on Perspective, Education, Appreciation, Compassion, and Empathy which she believes are the key pillars of PEACE and are necessary in order to create a more compassionate world.

In Defense of Animals (IDA) has opened their latest animal sanctuary at the former home of beloved actresses Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fischer! Freedom Farms, is a new vegan sanctuary and home headquarters for In Defense of Animals. Lindsey Baker, host of Action Hour Podcast talks with IDA's Pre...

Actor/activist/filmmaker Cameron Ring discusses his award-winning film "Awesome Gal". The film is about horse "soring"; which involves causing the horses unbearable pain; to make them walk in an exaggerated way; called a "Big Lick Gait". Horse Veterinarian Peggy Larsen joins us to provide her ex...

On World Elephant Day, animal advocates gather outside the Los Angeles Zoo demanding freedom for elephant sanctuary-worthy captives Billy and Tina. Held in confinement for decades, these Asian elephants became the focus of a fierce campaign led by activists like Cory Mac of Los Angeles For Animal...

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In a shocking and heart-wrenching rescue operation, The Duck Sanctuary was contacted and offered a surrender of 60 ducklings that were about to be disposed of in the trash. Upon initial questioning, they stated that they had around 90 d...

Cameron Ring Wild Founder of Veteran for Mustangs is part of a group of combat vets that are working with legislators to protect America's wild horses and burros with the "Veterans for Mustangs Act". This act proposes to replace the Wild and Free Roaming Horse and Burro Act. But, will all wild ho...

In a stunning press release, Point Reyes National Park Services is proposing to remove the three mile fence that retains the Tule Elk to an area where food and water are reportedly inadequate for their survival during droughts. The park's proposal to take down the fence sounds like the answer fo...

The Million Vegan Grandmothers along with Climate Healers unite to express their fierce love for their children and grandchildren. They invite everyone to join them and take the Homo Ahimsa pledge to adopt a plant-based diet to save the planet.

Yoga Stops Yulin is the first of its kind global fundraiser event for the victims of the  annual Lychee and Dog Meat Festival and the broader
 Dog Cat Meat Trade - DCMT- that spans across SE Asia.

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This event, 'Ode To Olivia,' was named in memory of a sweet and gentle rescued dairy cow, Olivia. Sadly, Olivia recently crossed the “rainbow bridge.” Despite a difficult early life at an “organic” dairy in Northern California, she foun...

Craig C. Downer, noted ecologist/activist and author contends that wild horse overpopulation is a myth and he can prove it scientifically. Downer and other wild horse advocates say the BLM is illegally confiscating land designated for wild horse and burros and leasing it to cattle ranchers. In d...

The National Health Association (NHA) is partnering with Windstar Cruises and Lindblad Expeditions to offer healthy and sustainable luxury cruise options. Travelers explore amazing destinations with like-minded people who share the same passion for healthy living and a sustainable plant-based lif...

Meet the creators of "Paul & Bucky" an illustrated children's book by Patty Shenker, author and David A. Walega, Illustrator. The book covers the early life of Captain Paul Watson, renowned sea captain, activist for the natural world. Shenker and Walega successfully created an extraordinary boo...

Philadelphia could be the first major metropolitan U.S. city to use electric carriages. The animal rights nonprofit Revolution Philadelphia and a pair of donors say they have a plan to usher in the use of electric carriages so that the horses can be retired. The future of horse-drawn carriages wa...

The indigenous people of Yanomami are dying at alarming rates due to the effect of illegal wildcat gold mining. International demand for beef and soy incentivizes ranchers to clear the land for cattle ranching and soybean production. Data from Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research shows...

Thailand Elephants are tragically being returned to cruel labor and entertainment practices. During Covid 19 Gentle Giant Elephants was founded to rescue and support Thailand’s elephants; and the mahouts that tend to them. With the travel industry opening back up (as well as other enterprises tha...

Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel will discuss PETA's pivotal role in shutting down the monkey importation pipeline. She will bring us up to date on the groundbreaking progress made by PETA in the past year. Most importantly, we will find out what we can do to help ensure that the illegal monkey pipeline ends...

Moses Kalyango and a group of young people from Kyotera founded the Kyotera Vegan Youth Empowerment Program. Their dream was to create a vegan program that empowered individuals through outreach, sponsorship, animal rescue and by founding a sanctuary, a school and an art gallery. Action Hour is ...