We explore the sleep cycle and how moving through the stages is vital to getting high-quality rest. Then, nearly a half century ago, “Animal Liberation Now” helped fuel the animal rights movement. We get an update from its author.
Featured in this Episode
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What happens during REM sleep?
People spend a third of their lives sleeping, much of it dominated by REM sleep when many dreams occur. All land animals — even spiders — have been documented to experience REM sleep. We talk with a leading authority on sleep to find out what is happening in our bodies during REM sleep. Original air date: Nov. 20, 2023
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'Animal Liberation Now'
Do humans have the right to use animals arbitrarily and cruelly for food and research? We talk to a pioneer of animal rights about what people owe animals and why people need to stop ignoring animals’ pain and suffering. Original air date: Sept. 22, 2023
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Mark Blumberg Guest
- Peter Singer Guest
- Keegan Kyle Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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