KITTENGATE: Outrage After Climate Scientist Feeds Kittens to Diners

In shocking images obtained from the ECO27 summit, attendees are eating what they believe to be cream of chicken soup when renowned climate scientist Dr. Jay Kumari leaps to the podium and announces he’s swapped the chicken with kitten. Bryce Harding discusses the controversy with Dr. Melanie Joy, the world’s leading expert on the psychology of eating animals. ~~~ Dr. Melanie Joy is a psychologist, celebrated speaker, and the author of seven books, including the bestselling “Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows.” Dr. Joy has been featured in major media outlets around the world, including the BBC, ABC Australia, NPR, and The New York Times, and she has given talks and workshops in nearly 50 countries. Dr. Joy is also the founding president of Beyond Carnism. Visit to find out more.