#16 - Advocating for animal friendly policies: Emma Hurst MP, Animal Justice Party
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We are thrilled to have interviewed Emma Hurst MP of the Animal Justice Party who is an animal advocate with a background in psychology. Emma shared with us some of the most successful animal welfare policies that she has seen implemented, as well as strategies for policy selection and why momentum is so important when campaigning for change. She also spoke about the importance of learning from other countries, exporting successful policies overseas, and the progress that is being made on animal welfare globally. Finally, Emma discussed the role of philanthropy in animal welfare, the importance of individual advocacy, and how to gain broader political support for animal protection issues. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 04:22 Successful animal welfare policies 06:13 Policy selection strategies 07:30 Why momentum is important 08:30 Learning from overseas 09:38 Exporting success overseas 10:54 Worldwide progress in animal welfare 13:06 Cellular agriculture policy 14:48 Proudest achievements of AJP 16:43 Psychology and messaging 17:52 Role of philanthropy in animal welfare 18:57 Individual advocacy 20:20 Enforcement of cruelty laws 22:37 Gaining broader political support 24:10 Coordination of campaigns 26:34 Anger fatigue 27:56 Being hopeful 29:37 Getting involved CREDITS: Production: Grace Adams Editor: Marco Shimabukuro Interviewer: Luke Freeman Guest: Emma Hurst
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