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Vegan World Radio: Interview with Animal Rights Advocate Madeline Krasno

In this episode of Vegan World Radio on KPFT Houston, hosts Skyjack Morgan and Dr. Crystal Heath interview Madeline Krasno, a former primate caretaker turned animal rights advocate. Krasno shares her journey from working at the Harlow Primate Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to becoming an outspoken critic of animal testing. She discusses her successful free speech lawsuit against the university, the challenges of working in animal research, and her efforts to support others through her nonprofit organization, Justify. Tune in to hear about her experiences, the human cost of animal experimentation, and her vision for a future without animal suffering.

00:00 Introduction to KPFT Houston
00:08 Big World Radio: Compassion and Truth
00:58 Vegan World Radio: Advocacy and Awareness
02:06 Monday Night on Vegan World Radio
03:52 Meet Madeline Krasno: Primate Lab Whistleblower
08:04 The Harsh Realities of Animal Testing
14:34 Speaking Out: From Silence to Advocacy
19:16 The Legal Battle: Free Speech and Animal Rights
23:53 The Human Cost of Animal Experimentation
27:32 Reflections and Future Directions
30:04 Facing Legal Fears and NDAs
33:31 Navigating the Legal Process
37:26 The Emotional Toll of Whistleblowing
43:52 Founding Justify: A Safe Space for Former Lab Workers
50:42 Challenges of Starting a Nonprofit
54:38 Future Plans and Outreach
56:56 Conclusion and Contact Information