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The Kindred Podcast explores the intricate and interdependent relationship that humans have with animals and nature. Every episode presents compelling interviews and thought-provoking discussions with leading experts from diverse fields of study including scientists, conservationists, authors, and educators. From the world of science to cultural traditions and beyond, Kindred examines how humans can inspire a new awareness in order to reconnect us to the natural world. Hosted by Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh.
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July 22, 2025
Cheetah Tracker | With Tim Hofmann, Canine Scat Detection Dog Handler
In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Tim Hofmann, a certified dog trainer working with the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), running the Scat Detection Dog program. Since 2018, Tim has been leading the scat detection ...
July 8, 2025
Leadership, Empowerment, & Rescue | With Awanookwe Kingbird-Bratvold, Founder of Awesiinyag (Animals) Are Love
In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Awanookwe Kingbird-Bratvold, founder of the animal rescue Awesiinyag (Animals) Are Loved. Awanookwe is Ojibwe from the Red Lake Nation in Northern Minnesota and has her masters in...
June 24, 2025
Finding Our Place | With Carolyn Finney, Cultural Geographer
In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Carolyn Finney, a cultural geographer, storyteller, actor, lover of pop culture, and author. Carolyn has her Doctorate in geography and is the author of Black Faces, White Spaces:...
June 10, 2025
Super Cat Woman | With Sassee Walker, Cat Carer and Animal Welfare Advocate
In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Sassee Walker, founder of the non profit cat rescue Sassee Cats operating in New York City, specifically Brooklyn and East New York areas. She also works full-time for NYC Health a...
May 27, 2025
Challenger Deep | With Dr. Dawn Wright, Oceanographer
In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Dr. Dawn Wright, chief scientist at Esri, or Environmental Systems Research Institute and a specialist in marine geology, geography, and oceanography, and not least of all a deepse...
May 22, 2025
Special Episode | With PennFuture, Environmental Advocacy Organization
This is a Special Episode of Kindred, and we’re throwing it in mid-season because we have questions! Let me explain. Recently, the federal government has been eliminating or cutting federal programs and funding in context to...
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