Defender Radio and The Switch

A great inclusion of experts in their field that is informative and easy to listen to. Consideration and sensitivity for people is woven into stories and discussions about animals that are imperative and appreciated. A favourite to listen to on my way to work.

None of the claims are based any scientific research, just some dude is trying to make himself feel better by ignoring all the facts...

Covering a wide range of topics, all sorts of wildlife advocates and animal lovers will find episodes for their interests. Michael Howie is a compassionate and respectful host, keen to learn from his guest speakers while being honest about his own views. Your mind and heart are both provided for by the podcast’s mix of well-researched information and emotional well-being considerations.

As someone living in Newfoundland, I found this podcast to be a disgusting misrepresentation of what is really going on. I partake in the recreational seal hunt and what was said on this podcast about the seal hunt are pure lies. For starters you cannot hunt pups. That is completely false, despite how many times the host and his guest talk about it. Hunting for whitecoats (pups) has been illegal for many years. Secondly the hunt on the east coast is not just for pelts as was said. Go to any home in Newfoundland in springtime and you will find flipper pie on the table. As well, most sealers are fisherman as well and this is an essential part of their yearly income. Although this podcast called it “a compete myth that it helps the economy”. Then they got on the topic of fish stocks. “There is clear evidence that seals are not responsible for a lowering of cod and capelin stocks” this is completely false and inaccurate. The harp seal population is higher than it has been in many years and they are predating now n the cod and on capelin. The high seal population is one of the definitive reasons for the low cod and capelin stocks.