TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING

My name is Abhay Dandekar and I share conversations with talented and interesting individuals linked to the global Indian and South Asian community.

Author: Abhay Dandekar

My name is Abhay Dandekar and I share conversations with talented and interesting individuals linked to the global Indian and South Asian community. Its informal and informative, adding insights and perspective to our evolving cultural expressions, where each person can proudly say TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT Im DOING. New episodes weekly, on Tuesdays/Thursdays. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review if your enjoying it.
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Poorva Joshipura on PETA International and the Threats of Animal Cruelty
Episode 275
Tuesday, 24 February, 2026

PETA International President Poorva Joshipura unpacks Survival at Stake, linking animal cruelty to pandemics, antibiotic resistance, climate change, and pollution. Abhay and Poorva chat about her journey—from a "chicken burger" awakening to driving global change—and practical roadmaps for vegan living that protect humanity. They discuss the role of empathy, cultural heritage, and the impact of technology in advancing animal rights. Poorva shares insights on the compassion economy and how businesses can align with ethical practices. The conversation also touches on the challenges and controversies faced by PETA, emphasizing the need for awareness and action in the fight against animal cruelty.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Abhay and Poorva02:30 Poorva's Journey into Animal Rights06:54 The Importance of Empathy and Awareness10:50 Strategies for Animal Advocacy14:07 Sponsor Break - Travelopod15:27 Unlearning and Building Compassion19:46 The Accessibility of Veganism Today21:33 Channeling Anger into Positive Change25:13 Cultural Practices and Animal Rights in India28:48 Sponsor Break - Timberdog30:03 The Role of the Compassion Economy32:36 Leveraging Technology for Animal Advocacy35:41 Understanding PETA's Controversial Tactics39:53 Euthanized Animals and Ethical Considerations43:53 Staying Optimistic in Animal Activism45:58 Conclusion and Shout OutsBig shout out this week to previous guest, Neal Katyal for always bringing his constitutional A game, to Paul McCartney for being one of my favorite vegans of all time and for starting Meat Free Mondays and to Kashi, the inspiration behind RuffRest by Timber Dog.TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I’M DOING is brought to you by TRAVELOPOD, with personalized travel support to help you explore the wonders of the world. Start your next journey at vacation.travelopod.comThis episode is also sponsored by RuffRest® , the only dog bed you'll ever need. Go to www.timberdog.com to learn more