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The Joe Rooz PodcastRethinking Animal Testing: A Conversation with Dr. Emily Trunnell (Ep. 55)In this episode, we have an engaging conversation with Dr. Emily Trunnell from PETA. Dr. Trunnell shares her journey from a neuroscience PhD student involved in animal testing to an advocate for animal rights and welfare. We delve into the ethical and scientific issues surrounding animal testing, highlighting the staggering $20 billion spent annually on such experiments by the NIH, and discuss PETA's Research Modernization Now proposal, which aims to phase out animal testing in favor of more humane and effective research methods.We also explore the cultural differences in pet care, the importance of finding common ground...2025-04-111h 12