The Cat Lady Lana Norris

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Kate is a cheesemaker and regenerative farmer in Tasmania, Australia. She talks about her childhood menagerie, Australia’s feral camel problem, and how Indigenous peoples influenced her decision to farm sustainably and protect local ecology.

Noelle hates cats. She prefers poisonous frogs to cats, and Lana interrupts when Noelle starts throwing way too much shade.

Elizabeth comes from a long line of cat owners. She debunks several myths, takes on the false dichotomy of cats versus dogs, and reveals her hidden talent for naming pets.

Prerna has wanted a dog since childhood, but got stuck with a cat. Then a $100 bill in the middle of the pandemic changed the game.

Young game designer Jeremiah talks about the creatures he creates for his strategy and video games. I challenge him to design a cat game on the spot and he creates two, plus he shares productivity hacks and talks about labor policy.