I had the privilege of meeting photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur last fall at The Compassion Arts and Culture & Animals Foundation Festival. Jo-Anne is the creator of We Animals, a project which documents, through photography, animals in the human environment. She has won numerous awards, is widely published, and is the subject of the documentary film, The Ghosts in Our Machine. Hearing Jo-Anne talk about her work was a profound experience that continues to guide my way through my creative path. As an animal activist, it’s easy to wind up in a pretty hopeless place. I hope this conversation with Jo-Anne lifts you like it did me. Thanks to Jo-Anne and Lantern Books, I’ll be giving away a copy of Captive later this week! Keep an eye on my Twitter page for details! Photo of Jo-Anne McArthur by Lesley Marino If you like this podcast, please consider joining my Patreon community for special perks and community vibes! This week’s bonus content is an exclusive extended interview with Jo-Anne McArthur and is only available to $5+ subscribers! Check it out on my website here or on Patreon here. MUSIC: I’m Still Looking for a Home – Joy Askew On The Battlefield – Eve Beglarian Other Links: The Ghosts in Our Machine The Unbound Project Our Hen House My book and album Tentative Armor available here. __________ Thinking of starting your own podcast or website? Do it! I’m a big fan of Blubrry for podcast distribution and you can get a month free by signing up for Blubrry Podcast Hosting here, or Blubrry Professional Statistics here. Use the code “mikeypod” with your order for your free month! Here’s a list of the gear I use for creating this podcast. My sites are hosted by Dreamhost, which I also love. Here are a couple of promotions they’ve got going: * $25 off shared hosting * $50 off shared hosting