# Ingrid Newkirk

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Ingrid Newkirk, The Stories That Sparked PETA and a Lifetime of Advocacy

In this powerful episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, we sit down with Ingrid Newkirk, co-founder of PETA, for a deeply personal conversation about the moments, stories, and lived experiences that shaped her lifelong commitment to animals. Ingrid shares the unexpected turning points that slowly t…

(RE-RELEASE) INGRID NEWKIRK: the dark side of animal rights

Ingrid Newkirk is an author, activist, and president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the world's largest animal rights organisation. Ingrid discusses PETA's achievements, and the compromises she has had to make in order to reduce the vast universe of suffering that humans inf…

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

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 cha…

117 - Harry Potter Actress Evanna Lynch on Kindness

Buckle up, this conversation is an exhilarating, hour-long ride with plenty of twists and turns to make you think. Evanna Lynch is widely known for her portrayal of Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter film series, but today, we get to know Evanna as a person, not her childhood character. She's a kind…

87 - Animals Are Not Ours with PETA Founder Ingrid Newkirk

General Motors no longer crash tests on animals because of Ingrid Newkirk. Spay and neuter clinics came into existence because of Ingrid Newkirk. There is more compassion, empathy, and far less suffering in the world because one woman decided to use her human privilege and speak up. Ingrid—the co-f…

Are Oysters Vegan?

First check out these Northern Lights in Sitka! It’s usually too cloudy—but we got the full experience this week. In this episode we explore if oysters—those cuddly, delicious bivalves—are vegan. It’s an interesting debate which teaches us about oyster anatomy, oyster farming and more. Here are som…

There's a call for Woodstock Willie to not be part of Groundhog Day festivities

The founder of PETA---Ingrid Newkirk---told the DAILY HERALD {quote}: "Woodstock Willie is jostled around in front of rambunctious crowds when he should be hibernating". PETA says Willie could be replaced by a 3D holographic projection or an AI-powered robot groundhog. Despite the request for cha…

February 01, 2026

February is Potato Lovers’ Month, Sweet Potato Month, and Grapefruit Month; Birthday of Ruben Albarran; Publication of Animal Revolution: Changing Attitudes Towards Speciesism, by Richard D. Ryder; Publication of Free the Animals, 20th Anniversary Edition, by Ingrid Newkirk; Publication of Changing…

#8 If you love wool, listen to this I Interview with Sascha Camilli from PETA UK

Most people know about the cruelty behind fur and leather. But wool? It's just a haircut, right? While the industry sells wool as a natural, harmless material, the reality for sheep (and the environment) is far darker than most people ever imagined. To find out what really happens to sheep in the …