Mercy for Animals

Host Jenna Liut is joined by Leah Garcés, President of Mercy for Animals (MFA), an organization working to construct a compassionate food system and end commercial animal agriculture.  They discuss MFA’s undercover investigation into the horrific conditions of Costco’s chicken farm as profiled in New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof’s recent exposé, the concept of sentience, and what differentiates their work from other animal welfare organizations.  Image courtesy of Mercy for Animals. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eating Matters by becoming a member! Eating Matters is Powered by Simplecast.