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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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June 2, 2026
Boreal Forests | With Dr. Jennifer Baltzer, Forest Ecologist
In this episode, we are talking about one of the most important biomes, boreal forests! And to lead us in this conversation, we are speaking with forest ecologist, Dr. Jennifer Baltzer to introduce us to this amazing terrestr...
May 26, 2026
Plants As Portals | Inside Botany of Nations Exhibit
In this episode, Jenn and I have the distinct pleasure of covering the exhibit Botany of Nations, at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, running from March 28th, 2026 through February 14th of 2027! The exhib...
May 19, 2026
The Philadelphia Zoo | With Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman, President & CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo
In this episode, we are speaking with Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman, 15th President and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo in its 164th year. Dr. Mogerman is deeply committed to conservation, Philadelphia at large, and connecting our communi...
May 5, 2026
The Story of the Buffalo | With Zintkala Rivera, Range Ecologist
In this episode, we are speaking with range ecologist and Buffalo conservationist, Zintkala Rivera from the organisation, Tanka Fund. Zintkala is a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation and through Tanka Fund, is working to rei...
April 21, 2026
The Donkey Sanctuary | With Dr. Cara Clancy, Senior Researcher
In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Dr. Cara Clancy, senior researcher and social scientist for the Donkey Sanctuary located in Sidmouth, England. In 1973, Dr. Elisabeth Svendsen, after buying a donkey named ‘Naughty...
April 7, 2026
Saving Sequoias | With Ben Blom and Save The Redwoods League
In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Ben Blom of the organization Save The Redwoods League to speak with us all about these wise and wonderful trees. Ben Blom serves as the League’s director of stewardship and restora...
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