Hope’s husband, Cogen, returns to the show for a unique discussion on the portrayal of animal personhood in media. They delve into the evolution of children’s entertainment and examine the representation of animals as individual, intelligent persons. Cogen and Hope explore how the depiction of animal personhood in these films has shaped our perception of animals. From Mickey Mouse to Charlotte’s Web and the Muppets, they examine how we have come to empathize with animals and recognize their emotional nature and how far we still have to go.Films discussed:Early Mickey Mouse Cartoons Bambi Dumbo The Fox and the Hound Beauty and the Beast Princess and the Frog 101 Dalmatians The Secret of NIHM Charlotte’s Web Babe Finding Nemo Finding Dory Moana Luca Brother Bear Kung Fu Panda The Lion King The Muppets

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From Teddy Bears to Talking Fish: Children’s Media and Animal Personhood with Cogen and Hope Bohanec

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