WBAI-FM Upcoming Program
Animal Matters

Sun, Feb 8, 2026 9:00 AM

ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS: WHERE DOES YOUR STATE STAND?

Join host Jeff Simmons on Animal Matters on Sunday, February 8 at 9 AM ET on WBAI 99.5 FM NY (streaming live at wbai.org) for a deep dive into animal protection laws across America.

Guest: Kathleen Wood, Senior Staff Attorney at the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), discusses their landmark 20th annual U.S. Animal Protection Laws Rankings Report. They'll break down which states lead with strong statutes, which lag behind, New York's standing, national trends, and actionable steps for advocates.

Animal Matters explores how animals shape our lives—from pets in our homes to wildlife in our cities and policy battles in courtrooms. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation on compassion, justice, and legal change for animals.

Tune in live or catch the archive at wbai.org. 

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