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Gail is the winner of the Albert Schweitzer Medal for outstanding achievement in animal welfare. She is the chief investigator for the Humane Farming Association.Her work as an investigator helped shut down some of the worst, most cruel animal‑exploitation operations in the U.S. But that's nothing compared to the impact of her first book, Slaughterhouse, which not only inspired many people to become vegan, but also shifted the focus of our entire movement toward factory farming, put pressure on regulators and lawmakers to enforce animal welfare laws, and became a template and inspiration for new generations of animal‑rights investigators.Now Gail is back with a new book, Out of Sight. I highly recommend the book. Visit the episode notes to get it now.In addition to talking about her book, we discussed the mysterious force for good that has guided Gail throughout her life, but also the evil she has confronted; how her life was threatened in this line of work, her thoughts on the welfarism vs. abolitionism debate, more specifically the cage-free standard, and much more.Follow or subscribe to the show now. You don't want to miss next week's episode — a special group conversation with 3 other animal rights heroes: Captain Paul Watson, Gary Yourofsky, and Dr. Jerry Vlasak. Share this episode with the vegans you know. Gail deserves so much praise for all she has done and is still doing for the animals. We should know her name and story. Leave a five‑star review — it makes a difference. Thank you.Get the book now: https://www.gaileisnitz.com/outofsightSupport the Humane Farming Association: https://hfa.orgFollow Gail on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaileisnitz/Follow Gail on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576167325070Follow Gail on https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-eisnitz-20a9889b/If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to [email protected] The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by AtlasAudio from Pixabay

The content provided is entertainment, commentary, and informational purposes only. It does not constitute any legal, medical, or professional advice, and all views expressed our opinions, while based in part on publicly available information.No representations are made as to completeness or accuracy. Any resemblance to actual persons or events is purely coincidental, unless explicitly stated. It is not intended to assert definitive claims about any individual or organizations and viewers should conduct their own independent verification.If you are experiencing distress, please take this episode as your cue to open about your pain. Don't wait. FIND A HELPLINE: https://findahelpline.com/Join Dr. Heath in her fight. Visit Our Honor's website now: https://www.ourhonor.org/Email Dr. Heath: [email protected] or [email protected] help? Learn about CANHAD: https://www.canhad.org/Read the Farmed Animal Movement by Jeff Thomas: https://lanternpm.org/book/the-farm-animal-movement/Read Oppressive Liberation by Lisa Kemmerer: https://www.lisakemmerer.com/publications/books/oppressive-liberationVeterinarians Are Not The Villains. With Dr. Heath, Dr. Zamzow & Dr. Gianni | Ep. 48 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1650328/The Shocking Reason Why Veterinarians Eat Their Patients. With Dr. Heath | Ep. 12 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1141846/If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to [email protected] The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Viacheslav Starostin from Pixabay

Animetrics is a women-led research and capacity-building organization, founded in 2023 by two economists from Türkiye, Gülbike Mirzaoğlu & Sueda Evirgen. They specialize in economics, impact evaluation, and research tailored to local contexts. They help animal advocates, especially in the Majority World (also called the ‘Global South') and Muslim communities, use evidence to strengthen their work. Most of the world’s farmed animals live in these regions, yet resources for advocacy are limited. Animetrics is here to change that.Visit Animetrics Now: https://www.animetrics.org/Follow Animetrics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animetrics.research/Follow Animetrics on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/animetrics-research/Email Animetrics: [email protected] you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to [email protected] The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Alisia from Pixabay

Victoria Moran (Main Street Vegan Podcast): Everybody knows that the future is vegan, but it can also be a grand adventure right now. On her show, bestselling author and vegan OG Victoria Moran invites you into conversations with the best and brightest in this space. https://mainstreetvegan.com/category/podcast/Jane Velez‑Mitchell (Truth Files): Jane Velez‑Mitchell is the founder and content editor of UNCHAINEDTV, a free global streaming network focused on the plant‑based lifestyle. UNCHAINEDTV offers documentaries, cooking shows, talk shows, and more — all aimed at benefiting animals, people, and the planet. You can also access her content on the Truth Files podcast. https://watch.unchainedtv.com/unchainedtv-video-podcast?html=1&page=3&sort=release_dateHope Bohanec (Hope for the Animals): On this podcast, longtime animal advocate and author Hope Bohanec covers farmed‑animal issues — the ethical, environmental, spiritual, heartbreaking, and heartwarming sides of living vegan. https://hopefortheanimalspodcast.org/Glen Merzer (Glen Merzer Show): Glen Merzer, author of books advocating the plant‑exclusive diet, hosts freewheeling discussions on nutrition, health, diet, medicine, and whatever else comes up. https://www.realmeneatplants.com/the-glen-merzer-showAnitha Robinson (Kindness is Everything): This podcast features stories of people of all ages sharing their amazing acts of kindness. Each episode is truly inspiring. Always remember, there is no act of kindness that is too small — for the person or animal receiving it, it means everything! https://anitharobinson.com/kindness-is-everything-podcasts/If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to [email protected] The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay

Ella Wong is an experienced project manager in user research and stakeholder engagement. She has led stakeholder and market research projects related to the alt protein industry in China, as well as the animal advocacy movement in Asia. She is also in charge of the distribution of research insights and general operations for Good Growth.Connect with the Good Growth: https://www.goodgrowth.io/Email: [email protected] Connect with Ella on LinkedIn: https://th.linkedin.com/in/ellaykwongIf you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to [email protected] The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Alisia from Pixabay

Today, we’re asking a fun—and maybe slightly provocative—question: are vegans smarter than most people? You’ve probably seen those articles listing brilliant minds who were vegetarian for ethical reasons—people like Einstein, Tolstoy, Mary Shelley, or Leonardo da Vinci. And if you’ve been with us for a while, you might remember episode 37, where we talked about one of those great minds: the literary genius Al‑Ma’arri, often considered the first vegan in recorded history.So today we’re wondering: did their intellect lead them to the ethical principles we hold? And beyond these outliers, do we see the same pattern in the general population?To explore this, I’m joined by Chris Bryant. Chris is a social scientist and an expert on meat reduction and alternative proteins. He leads Bryant Research, and he’s also a prolific creator on YouTube. I actually joined him during one of his livestreams to record this episode—it was my first time doing a livestream, so that was an adventure in itself.You can find links to connect with Chris in the episode notes.In our conversation, we talk about the relationship between intelligence and veganism, but we also get into psychopaths, the dangers of animal activism, cannibalism, his experiences debating the “meat heads” of the internet, and a whole lot more.Connect with Chris: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisbryantphdLearn more about Bryant Research: https://bryantresearch.co.uk/Al-Ma‘arri: The World's First Vegan. With Dr. Kevin Blankinship | Ep. 37 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1427038/Donate to Dharma Voices for Animals: https://www.dharmavoicesforanimals.org/donateSign Up to MapYourHealth: https://mapyourhealth.info/If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to [email protected] The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Yurii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Have you ever considered what it would mean if global religions echoed and supported our fight for animals?To explore this question, I have the honor of welcoming a true hero of the movement: Joyce D'Silva. Joyce has been vegan for 52 years—longer than I’ve been alive—and her contributions to animals are extraordinary. She wrote one of the first-ever vegan cookbooks, lead the adoption of major animal welfare legislation in the UK and Europe, and continues her work, to this day as Ambassador Emeritus for Compassion in World Farming and Patron of the Animal Interfaith Alliance.She is also the author of Animal Welfare in World Religion: Teaching and Practice. I highly recommend getting multiple copies —one for yourself and your enjoyment, and others to share with the religious leaders of your town.Beyond religion, Joyce and I discuss the nature of evil, the idea of publicly naming wealthy factory farm and slaughterhouse owners, the most surreal moment of her life, and much more.Get the book Animal Welfare in World Religion: Teaching and Practice now https://www.routledge.com/Animal-Welfare-in-World-Religion-Teaching-and-Practice/DSilva/p/book/9781032273990Learn more about Compassion in World Farming: https://www.ciwf.com/Learn more about the Animal Interfaith Alliance: https://animal-interfaith-alliance.com/Read Animals and Islam: https://lanternpm.org/book/animals-in-islam/Read Gandhi autobiography: https://www.mkgandhi.org/ebks/An-Autobiography.pdfIf you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to [email protected] The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by FreeMusicForVideo from Pixabay

Sign Up to MapYourHealth now: https://mapyourhealth.info/A pipe collapse outside Washington, D.C., has spilled nearly 300 million tons of sewage into the Potomac River. In its wake, researchers have discovered high levels of harmful pathogens like E. coli and antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2026/potential-health-impacts-of-the-potomac-river-sewage-spill#:~:text=A%20pipe%20collapse%20outside%20Washington,resistant%20Staphylococcus%20aureus%20(MRSA)Big Poultry Owns Your Backyard. With Liz, Juliane & Haidy | Ep. 92 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2257921/Uh Oh Canada! Animals Need Your Vote. With Liz White | Ep. 72 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1987257/The End of the Antibiotic Era. With Cóilín Nunan | Ep. 55 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1735697/If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to [email protected] The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow

Do you think ending factory farming is possible? If yes, what form of activism do you believe will stop factory farming for good? Institutional change? Street protests? Legal reforms?Well, our guest today, Bruce Friedrich, founder of the Good Food Institute, thinks ending factory farming is possible — but activism is not the answer. For him, the solution to this issue is cultivated meat: the perfect replacement for regular meat, because it would taste the same, cost the same, but with no health risks, environmental damage and certainly no animal suffering.In this episode, we discussed the new McVeggie that has launched in Canada, the consolidation of power in the hands of a few big food corporations, the Campbell Soup 3D printed lab-grown chicken debacle, and the opposition to cultivated meat by some animal advocates. Many of them have appeared on the show. I will add links in the description to all those episodes, including an amazing debate hosted by United Poultry Concerns featuring Bruce.Meat: How the Next Agricultural Revolution Will Transform Humanity's Favorite Food — and Our Future https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/235992470-meatIs Cell-Based Meat Good for Animals? With Leah Garces, Bruce Friedrich, Vasile Stanescu & John Sanbonmatsu | BONUS https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2018735/Inside the Mad World of Meatistan. With John Sanbonmatsu | Ep. 79 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2063993/Veganism is Not Capitalism. With Miyoko Schinner | Ep. 65 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1898355/If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to [email protected] The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay

Sandro Jenni is a researcher at the University of Zurich's Psychology Personality Lab. He is studying the political psychology of sustainable plant -based food system change.My LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sandro-jenniEmail: [email protected] to my research group: https://www.psychology.uzh.ch/en/areas/sob/perspsy/team.htmlLinks to my published papers from the episode:First study: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fufo.2025.100825Commentary paper: https://doi.org/10.5964/phair.19613Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Alisia from Pixabay

Prevent Bhutan from establishing its first slaughterhouse: https://www.change.org/p/prevent-bhutan-from-establishing-its-first-slaughterhouseFor today's episode, we explore the hidden face of vegan entrepreneurship. We often see vegan products mysteriously appear and disappear on the shelves of grocery stores, but how often do we stop to wonder what's happening behind the scenes? How did those products find themselves there? Well, today you will get some answers, and they won't make you look at vegan products the same way again.To guide us through this topic, I have with me five amazing entrepreneurs.Miyoko Schinner, of course, who describes herself as an Epicurean activist out to create justice for animals, people, and the planet. She is the founder of the Rancho Compasión (https://www.ranchocompasion.org/) animal sanctuary and author of The Vegan Creamery, her latest book (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752115/the-vegan-creamery-by-miyoko-schinner/).An Pham, the entrepreneur behind Bodhi Gourmet (https://bodhigourmet.com/) vegan Asian sauces and Boida Outerwear (www.boidaouterwear.com) with its collection of Vegagooz winter outerwear. Also, the organizer of the Vegan Christmas Market of Montreal.Meg Kelly, who co-founded the Veganic Agriculture Network (https://goveganic.net/). She also teaches the Learn Veganic (https://learnveganic.com/) online gardening course to empower people around the world to grow their own fruits and veggies at home.Sandra Nomoto is a book whisperer for authors with impact. She herself authored two books, including the world's first vegan marketing book, Vegan Marketing Success Stories (https://www.sandranomoto.com/products/). She also co-founded VEG Networking Canada, Canada's only vegan networking group.And finally, Brett Christoffel, the founder of All Y'alls Foods (https://allyallsfoods.com/), plant-based proteins such as plant-based jerky. A portion of All Y’alls Foods’ profits supports the Ranchers Advocacy Program, an initiative of the Rowdy Girl Sanctuary.If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to [email protected] The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow

Today, we travel to Denmark to explore the amazing work of the Vegetarian Society of Denmark.I welcomed their Secretary-General, Rune-Christoffer Dragsdahl, to discuss why the Vegetarian Society of Denmark, despite its support of veganism, is not called the Vegan Society of Denmark, the art of building coalitions with people you disagree with, what if the annexation of Greenland into the US could be beneficial for stopping whale hunting?, Rune-Christoffer's secret to not burning out and much more.If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to [email protected] Connect with the Vegetarian Society of Denmark: https://vegetarisk.dk/english/Learn about Animal Charity Evaluators top 10 charities: https://animalcharityevaluators.org/recommended-charities/If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to [email protected] Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Oleksandr Stepanov from Pixabay

Today, we travel to Europe where there is a fierce political fight taking place for the animals.And to address this topic, I have with me José Luis Murillo, the General Director of Animal Welfare Observatory. Jose and I discussed how Animal Welfare Observatory was able to make it a policy to have cameras in Spanish slaughterhouses and their plans to make it happen everywhere else in Europe, the clash his organization has with big Ag lobbyists, how his team convinced corporations that animal welfare reforms were lucrative, if there is hope for animal rights activists to get between animal and plant farmers and much more.Connect with the Animal Welfare Observatory: https://animalwelfareobservatory.org/Learn about Animal Charity Evaluators top 10 charities: https://animalcharityevaluators.org/recommended-charities/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Rockot from Pixabay

Have you ever watched a nature documentary in which a wild animal was filmed struggling for survival? Maybe running from a predator, desperately foraging for food or braving bad weather. What if I told you that we had a moral imperative to help that animal? To help all wildlife creatures. To play an active role in their welfare, even when their sufferings are not traced back to us.There is an organization called Wild Animal Initiative that studies this very question. Their communication director, Cat Kerr, joined me to talk about the implications of that revolutionary idea. We discussed how Wild Animal Initiative's work could be a cure for vegan misanthropy, the deadly risks of feeding birds, my awesome story of squirrel rescue, contraception for rodents, and much more.Wild Animal Initiative is one of the ten Animal Charity Evaluators recommended charities. I committed to interviewing every charity on that golden list, because I am really curious to learn who is behind the most effective efforts to advance the cause of animal rights.Connect with Wild Animal Initiative: https://www.wildanimalinitiative.org/Learn about Animal Charity Evaluators top 10 charities: https://animalcharityevaluators.org/recommended-charities/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Sergii Pavkin from Pixabay

For today, a group conversation with two research scientists from Stanford University's Humane and Sustainable Food Lab: Seth Ariel-Greene and Jacob PeacockWe discussed some of 2025 news and trends that affected animal advocacy, such as, artificial intelligence, the election of Donald Trump, the rise of the MAHA movement, the popularity of the vegan nudges concept among researchers, cultivated meat and much more. Seth and Jacob also tried to convince me to start a cult - don't miss that piece of the conversation.Humane and Sustainable Food Lab: https://www.foodlabstanford.com/Subscribe to Regression to the Meat: https://regressiontothemeat.substack.com/p/welcome-to-regression-to-the-meatFollow Jacob Peacock's work: https://www.jacobpeacock.com/Nothing Seems to Work | Science of Activism https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2256400/CORRECTION: the organization interested in the sentience of AI is called Sentient Futures and not Science Futures.Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Alisia from Pixabay

Today, we’re diving into how Artificial Intelligence is becoming a real game‑changer for vegans, for animal rights activists, and for animals themselves.To explore this topic, I’m joined by Thomas Manandhar‑Richardson. He’s the Director of Research at Bryant Research and the Lead Data Consultant at Greener By Default.I asked Thomas whether he thinks AI is becoming sentient — and what we should make of that idea. We also get into why AI models aren’t as bad for the environment as you been lead to believe, if AI modals have an anti-vegan bias, why he thinks AI modals are key to giving animal rights activists a leading edge against big Ag and much more.He also gives us the best tips for using AI as a pro. If you want to access free AI training for animal activists, visit the link in the episode's notes.Amplify for Animals, who offer free AI training to the animal movement: https://amplifyforanimals.org/Bryant Research (where I am research director), a social science research consultancy exclusively serving the animal advocacy movement and alternative protein sector. In 2026 we will be offering AI consulting, data science and AI agent building services https://bryantresearch.co.uk/Sentient Futures: the org I shouted out multiple times who put on "AI animals and digital minds" conferences, https://www.sentientfutures.ai/"animal harm bench" a benchmark test that rated how animal friendly AI models are: https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.04804Cats Should Be Vegan!? With Billy Nicholles | Ep. 90 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2228910/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay

Today, we discuss the topic of witchcraft with Dr. Corey Lee Wrenn, the author of the book the Vegan Witchcraft.Dr. Wrenn is an American sociologist specializing in animals and society, the animal rights movement, ecofeminism, and vegan studies.We talked about witches using human remains for spells, the witchy argument for veganism, how the animal movement fails women, the taboo of being a witch in society, what being spiritual means for an atheist, and much more.Share this episode with the witches and vegans you know. Let's spread Corey's message to the world. Leave a good review. And for more interesting conversations, make sure to follow the show.Visit Dr. Coree Lee Wrenn's website: www.coreyleewrenn.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreyleewrennYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoreyWrennVegan Witchcraft (Routledge 2026) https://www.routledge.com/Vegan-Witchcraft-Contemporary-Magical-Practice-and-Multispecies-Social-Change/Wrenn/p/book/9781032649719A Rational Approach to Animal Rights (Palgrave 2016) http://palgrave.com/us/book/9781137434647Piecemeal Protest (University of Michigan Press 2019) https://www.press.umich.edu/11301441/piecemeal_protestAnimals in Irish Society (SUNY Press 2021) https://www.routledge.com/Vegan-Witchcraft-Contemporary-Magical-Practice-and-Multispecies-Social-Change/Wrenn/p/book/9781032649719Vegan Feminism in a Nutshell | Science of Activism https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2308674/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Ilya Truhanov from Pixabay

"Grocery stores are a crucial arena in the movement to change our food habits — in the US, a whopping three-fourths of calories are bought from supermarkets — so we need to think carefully about how to approach them."Supermarkets Are the Next Big Challenge for Meat Reduction: https://morethanmeatstheeye.substack.com/p/supermarkets-are-the-next-big-challengeMore Than Meats The Eye | Björn | Substack: https://bjornjohannolafsson.substack.com/Björn Jóhann┃Researcher-Writer, Animal Advocate: https://www.bjornjohann.com/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Alisia from Pixabay

Captain Paul Watson is a marine wildlife conservation and environmental activist. Watson was one of the founding members and directors of Greenpeace. In 1977, he left Greenpeace and founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Today, he is at the helm of the Paul Watson Foundation.We began our conversation by highlighting the incredible life and legacy of departed animal rights giant Brigitte Bardot. We also address the very bad press the announcement of her death triggered.Then, Captain Watson shared with me his opinion on the infighting in the vegan community, the real reason why Japan wants his head, the behind the scenes account of the hostile takeover at Sea Shepherd US, the story of his LSD experience, and much more.Support the Captain Paul Watson Foundation now: https://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/Learn more about Brigitte Bardot: https://www.fondationbrigittebardot.fr/Captain Watson's Wrongful Detention & Political Dysfunction. With Rep. David Michel | Ep. 52 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1690139/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowLa madrague · Brigitte Bardot / The Best Of Bardot / ℗ 1963 Mercury Music Group / Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group

We travel to Lebanon to meet an amazing animal rights activist who is harnessing the power of social media to spread the vegan message across the Arab world. Her name is Maya Kawas, she is a Muay Thai fighter and a journalist with over 300K followers on Instagram.We discussed her most recent viral video and the crazy reactions it got from across the Middle East. The gender dynamics in Arab cultures. The Beginning of her vegan journey when her friend was sacrificed for a religious holiday. And much more.Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya_kawas/Maya's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayaxkawasFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow

Rakefet Cohen Ben-Are, research manager at the China Vegan Society, delves into three key tactics of effective advocacy: the concept of vegan default, the identifiable victim effect and making plant-based shopping more convenient. China Vegan Society: https://www.chinavegans.org/China Vegan Society’s report: https://rakefet.life/ChinaVeganSocietyReport2025Identified victim effect: https://rakefet.life/IdentifiedVictimVegan defaults: https://rakefet.life/DefaultChinaVeganSummitLet's connect: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakefetcohen/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Alisia from Pixabay

Today, we lift the veil on a world of lies, confusion, spying, corruption and hypocrisy. We expose the Meat Dairy and Egg social media war strategy unleashed against vegans. A real conspiracy of PR Firms, scientists, health experts, environmental organizations and more.To tackle this issue, I have with me Maddy Haughton-Boakes, a Senior Campaigner at Changing Markets Foundation. Changing Markets has been doing amazing work investigating, documenting and reporting on the current mis and dis-information campaign about food systems.For more conversations like this, follow and subscribe to the show. Please consider leaving a good review. And share this episode with the vegans you know. We need to alert our movement of these cowardly tactics.Changing Markets' Reports: https://changingmarkets.org/campaigns/climate-misinformation/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Grand_Project from Pixabay

Which is the most effective animal charity out there? The one that has moved the animal rights movement forward the most.Well, for the last 12 consecutive years, there is one animal charity that has been evaluated and recommended again and again and again by Animal Charity Evaluators and its name is The Humane League. Think of them as the smart kid of the class always getting an A+That got me curious. Why has it been deemed such a successful charity? What explains their success?To get some answers, I have with me none other than the CEO of the Humane League, Dan Shannon. Dan and I discussed, among other things, who is his favorite employee, does he think big ag spies on his non-profit, the secret agenda of the welfare reforms he is passing and how he takes care of the mental health of his employees.Donate to the Humane League: https://donate.thehumaneleague.org/donate#Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Brian Cradden from Pixabay

These charities work in ways that are most likely to produce the greatest gains for animals, actively evaluate and improve their programs, and have a demonstrated need for more funding.Learn more about Animal Charity Evaluators: https://animalcharityevaluators.org/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Alisia from Pixabay

What is your idea of the perfect vegan date?Well, I have a suggestion for you. On the weekend of December 6 & 7 the Vegan Christmas Market of Montreal will be in full bloom. It is a delicious initiative bringing together the entire vegan community of Quebec, including many new food vegan entrepreneurs eager to test their products. And I will be there to try everything.This is an amazing opportunity to kick off the holiday season and meet inspiring vegans. Starting with An Pham, the founder of The Vegan Christmas market, as well as Bodhi Gourmet and BOÏDA Outwear.I sat down with her to discuss the 2025 edition of the Market, like the surprises waiting for us. We also talked about Beyond Meat, and the bad press surrounding it. Why mock-meat is not just for new vegans. How dating carnists may be the most effective form of vegan activism. And much more.A special thank you to the restaurant Chai-Yo, which opened its doors for us before opening hours. Sign Up to the 2025 Vegan Christmas Market: https://www.marchenoelvegane.com/Discover Chai-Yo: https://www.chai-yo.ca/Inviting Carnists to the Vegan Christmas Market. With An Pham | Ep. 57 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1771742/The Making of The Vegan Christmas Market of Montreal & Toronto. With An Pham | Ep. 20 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1232754/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Aspie Duck from Pixabay

Elin Pöllänen is the co-author of the only study exploring the link between the use of psychedelics and how we treat animals. The study is titled "Classic Psychedelics and Human-Animal Relations". Read the study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9266040/Access Kieli's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SZafIXhqrZdZg4VAFI6cl?si=QUvf1RWQT76OdAO5HTrhXQSpecial thanks to Cynthia, Adam (https://www.easyforanimals.com/), Astrid, Christopher (https://nolumberjacks.com/) and Andreas for voicing the testimonials!Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow

The Party Scientist is an entrepreneur, an event planner who has organized (might still be operating) many hiking raves. I discovered him on Instagram, where he regularly promotes his hiking raves through multiple accounts. He opened my eyes on the new trend of hiking raves, a form of animal cruelty I wish to denounce.Authorities put damper on hike rave: https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/authorities-put-damper-on-hike-rave-3055859Why Chickens Don't Belong in your Backyard. https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2214334/My message to Jacques:Hi Jacques,My name is Rayane, and I am messaging you today about the hiking raves you organize.I am happy for your success. However, can you please consider that your forest raves are disturbing countless animals and insects?Human-generated sounds negatively impacts animals by interfering with communication, foraging, navigation, and reproduction, potentially leading to stress, habitat abandonment, and even injury or death.By avoiding loud music or screams in the forest, you are providing a safe and peaceful environment for innocent beings who struggle to survive.Maybe your groups could wear headphones or organize those raves in the artificial environment of a greenhouse or glasshouse.I hope this message finds you well.Thank you,RayaneFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow

Corey Lee Wrenn, PhD is an American sociologist specializing in animals and society, the animal rights movement, ecofeminism, and vegan studies.Visit Dr. Coree Lee Wrenn's website: www.coreyleewrenn.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreyleewrennYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoreyWrennA Rational Approach to Animal Rights (Palgrave 2016) Piecemeal Protest (University of Michigan Press 2019) Animals in Irish Society (SUNY Press 2021) Vegan Witchcraft (Routledge 2026)Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Alisia from Pixabay

Dr. Vasile T. Stănescu is Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Mercer University. His research examines the intersections of climate change, capitalism, and animal agriculture, with a particular focus on corporate greenwashing and environmental communication.Unparalleled Suffering is a multimedia producer who focuses on the plight of nonhuman animals who suffer intentionally violent and degrading acts by humans. He has extensively documented animal welfare conditions across numerous farming operations.Subscribe to Vasile's substack: https://winforanimals.substack.com/Listen to Vasile's Podcast: https://www.winforanimals.orgDiscover Unparalleled Suffering's portfolio: https://www.unparalleledsuffering.org/Covert Art Picture from Unparalleled Suffering.Green Eggs and Ham (critiques locavorism and "humane" farming, and discusses the conservative origins of the humane farming movement): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/388722129_Green_Eggs_and_Ham_The_Myth_of_Sustainable_Meat_and_the_Danger_of_the_LocalSelling Eden: Environmentalism, Local Meat, and the Postcommodity Fetish: https://www.researchgate.netpublication/331415819_Selling_Eden_Environmentalism_Local_Meat_and_the_Postcommodity_FetishWhite Power Milk (discusses the connection between the right wing and the consumption of dairy and meat): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363267122_Animal_Studies_Journal_'White_Power_Milk'_Milk_Dietary_Racism_and_the_'_Alt-Right'_'White_Power_Milk'_Milk_Dietary_Racism_and_the_'Alt-Right'The Omnivore's Deception: https://www.johnsanbonmatsu.com/the-omnivores-deception.htmlFarmed to Fable: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32149324-farm-to-fableThe Ultimate Betrayal: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18087473-the-ultimate-betrayalHappy Meat, Humane Animal Research, and Other Myths: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/216748533-happy-meat-humane-animal-research-and-other-mythsMusic by Rockot from Pixabay

Animetrics is a women-led research and capacity-building organization, founded in 2023 by two economists from Türkiye with PhDs.We specialize in economics, impact evaluation, and research tailored to local contexts. We help animal advocates, especially in the Majority World (also called the ‘Global South') and Muslim communities, use evidence to strengthen their work. Most of the world’s farmed animals live in these regions, yet resources for advocacy are limited. We’re here to change that.Visit Animetrics Now: https://www.animetrics.org/Follow Animetrics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animetrics.research/Follow Animetrics on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/animetrics-research/Email Animetrics: [email protected] The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Alisia from Pixabay

According to a 2017 survey, 73% of vegans self-identify as atheists or agnostics.That’s why I know this might not be the most popular opinion, but I deeply believe that leading a spiritual practice is not only a powerful way to deal with the struggle of being an outspoken vegan in a non-vegan world, but also an essential part of a happy healthy life.To discuss the power of spirituality, I am joined by Victoria Moran. Victoria is a longtime animal activist, successful author (she has written more than 13 books!), fellow podcaster (she is host of the Main Street Vegan podcast), and yogi, During the interview, Victoria references many great resources to kick start your spiritual journey. Visit the episode's note to access each of her recommendations and connect with her.As always, I invite you to follow the show. Share the podcast with the staunch atheists you know and spark a conversation. Leave a good review. Every gesture of support is appreciated, thank you.Connect with Victoria Moran: https://victoriamoran.com/Listen to the Main Street Podcast: https://mainstreetvegan.com/category/podcast/Discover Victoria's books: https://victoriamoran.com/books-and-articles/A Prayer for Compassion (documentary): https://youtu.be/KuTpNGIbp-w?si=ODujxy2d6a2e87vCThe impersonal life (book): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/552115/the-impersonal-life-by-joseph-s-benner/9780143131113Vegetarian Christian Saints (book): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1572385.Vegetarian_Christian_SaintsThe Razor’s Edge (book): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31196.The_Razor_s_EdgeA Parenthesis in Eternity: https://www.joelgoldsmithbooks.com/product/a-parenthesis-in-eternityInterfaith Vegan Coalition: https://www.idausa.org/campaign/sustainable-activism/interfaith-vegan-coalition/Compassion Consortium: https://www.compassionconsortium.org/Music by KonstantinosP from Pixabay

Seth Ariel Green is a research scientist at the Humane and Sustainable Food Lab.Humane and Sustainable Food Lab: https://www.foodlabstanford.com/The first paper I'm talking about: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195666325003861?via%3DihubThe second: https://osf.io/z6rn2_v1Maya Mathur, who runs the lab: https://www.mayamathur.com/Andrew Jalil, whom I mention in contexts of Jalil et al. 2023: https://www.oxy.edu/academics/faculty/andrew-jalilThat paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-023-00712-1Gregg Sparkman, whom I name drop: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/morrissey/departments/psychology-neuroscience/people/faculty-directory/gregg-sparkman.htmlAnderson & Nelander: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4336/12/1/2Piester et al. (2020): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0195666319312115When I talk about Maya running several default studies, probably this is a good one to link to: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sustainable-food-systems/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2022.1001157/fullI mention a study on changing the size of the serving spoons: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-025-22495-9Gwern’s laws of social evaluations: https://gwern.net/doc/sociology/1987-rossiFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Alisia from Pixabay

Today, we compare two different approaches to advancing the environmental cause from two vegan giants: Jane Goodall and David Attenborough. CORRECTION: David Attenborough is not vegan. "(...) though he has significantly reduced his meat consumption for environmental reasons and recommends plant-based diets. He no longer eats red meat and consumes cheese and fish, a decision he has called a "middle-class hypocrisy" given his public advocacy."Both have released documentaries focused on the climate crisis, animal welfare, and their personal journeys into activism. Jane Goodall's documentary, The Hope, is available on YouTube. David Attenborough's A Life on Our Planet, is on Netflix. You’ll find the links in the episode notes.To discuss this topic, I’m joined by the amazing Alex Ventimilla Sanchez, professor in the Department of English & Film Studies at the University of Alberta. We talked about the stereotype of the Ecological Indian, the apocalyptic predictions environmentalists love to make, the collapse of humanity's birthrates, the role of plant-based diets and animal welfare in the environmental cause, and much more.Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-ventimilla/The Hope - Jane Goodall: https://youtu.be/4ST6pqfCTy0?si=9s-k21fN35XuFxh3David Attenborough: A Life on our Planet: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80216393Dismantling Indigenous Stereotypes: Indigeneity and the Environment: https://www.fewforchange.org/blog/2021/11/dismantling-indigenous-stereotypes-indigeneity-and-the-environmentFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowJurassic Park Is Not Just a Movie. With Alex Ventimilla | Ep. 85 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2139762/Music by Tunetank from Pixabay

I have a Big Announcement to make! In addition to the usual Tuesday episodes, I invite you to tune in every Wednesday for a special episode about the science of activism.Every Wednesday, I will give the microphone to researchers who study the effectiveness of animal advocacy and vegan activism. Learn from them what are the best, and worst ways to make a positive difference in the world.Since starting this podcast, I have come across strong - some would even say stubborn - opinions on what the way forward looks like. I even developed my own strong opinions.But this is our reality check. A way to verify if our beliefs are backed by evidence and check if our perception of reality is not distorted.So connect every Wednesday and become the most informed and effective activist out there. Thank you.Björn Jóhann┃Researcher-Writer, Animal Advocate: https://www.bjornjohann.com/More Than Meats The Eye | Björn | Substack: https://bjornjohannolafsson.substack.com/The Research on Nudges: How Plant-Based Defaults Work | Better Food Foundation: https://www.betterfoodfoundation.org/research-and-reports/research-plant-based-defaults-work/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Alisia from Pixabay

Throughout her life and remarkable career, Jane inspired generations of scientists, brought hope to countless people from all walks of life, and urged us all to remember that “every single one of us makes a difference every day – it is up to us as to the kind of difference we make”To discuss Jane Goodall's life and her legacy, I have with me three people who have met her and whose lives have been touched by her life work.I am joined by Dr. Mary Lee Jensvold, the Primate Communication Scientist and Associate Director at Fauna Foundation, the only Chimp Sanctuary in Canada, and Friends of Washoe, a non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of chimpanzees. She is also the very first guest of the Vegan Report (yes, episode 1). I can say, with confidence, that without her voice, this podcast would not exist.I am also joined by Dr. Allan Kornberg, a pediatrician who first met Dr. Goodall in his role as board chair with the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Allan supports plant-based diet change as executive director of Nutrition for Families and as a board member with Physicians Association for Nutrition. Other current affiliations include Treasurer for both Wilberforce Institute and Dharma Voices for Animals, two amazing nonprofits we have covered on this show.And lastly, Madeline Krasno, Founder and Executive Director of Justify, the only organization in the world focused on the human cost of animal experimentation and the uniquely intimate, often painful bond between lab workers and the animals they try to care for. She appeared many times on the podcast, A testament to how deeply I value her voice and contributions.Share this episode with the vegans you know - this episode is an inspiring invitation to action. For more meaningful conversations, follow the show. As always, thank you for listening!Jane Goodall Institute: https://janegoodall.global/rememberingjane/Fauna Sanctuary: https://faunafoundation.org/donate/Friends of Washoe: https://www.friendsofwashoe.org/Justify: https://www.whenwejustify.org/Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries: https://sanctuaryfederation.org/donate-to-gfas/Dr. Jane Goodall’s Final Message To The World: https://youtu.be/lfLKHY52ERc?si=_V3JhPoUExig3PugFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Gregor Quendel from Pixabay

Did you know that most of the plant-based food you are eating is grown using animal products as fertilizers? Manure, blood meal, bone meal, feather meal, and fish emulsion, All obtained from the animal exploitation industry.But there is a better, safer, more sustainable and ethical alternative: veganic farming. Veganic agriculture uses plant-based techniques instead of animal products to grow crops. So, for example, instead of using shrimp compost for fertilization, the veganic farmer will use vegetable compost, chipped branch wood or mulch.To discuss this topic, I have with me Meg Kelly. Meg co-founded the Veganic Agriculture Network (https://goveganic.net/). She also teaches the Learn Veganic (https://learnveganic.com/) online gardening course to empower people around the world to grow their own fruits and veggies at home.We discussed why organic farming is problematic, the arsenic in rice, the E.Coli in lettuce, what it means to be vegan when the plants you eat were grown with animal products, and much more.To learn more about veganic farming, sign up for free to the 2025 Edition of the Veganic Summit. It is 100% virtual. And again, 100% free. It is from November 7-9 Get your ticket now and connect with amazing speakers. I will definitely be there. Spread the word that this is happening. You can share this episode with your friends. Thank you!Get your free ticket to the Veganic Summit NOW: https://veganicsummit.com/Music by panji712 from Pixabay

I want to discuss the tens of millions of hens that are kept in the backyards of your neighbors. There are currently more than 85 million hens in the US, at least 1,2 million in the UK, 2 million in Australia - and those global numbers: they were a fraction of that only yesterday. Virtually all of those hens have been bred by the poultry industry. And for everyone of them, there was a male chick systematically eliminated.For me, this is a fire in the house situation, and I wanted to talk with other vegans who share that feeling with me, who think it is time to sound the alarm bell and wake up other vegans to this unfolding tragedy.So for this episode, a group conversation with Juliane Priesemeister, the ED of the Truth Organization, who are behind Egg-Truth.com, the reference for everything related to the poultry industry. Haidy Mansfield, Founder of Belle & Fleur, a UK based non-profit dedicated to rescuing hens. And Liz White, the leader of the Animal Protection Party of Canada, thanks to whom backyard chickens where banned in Canada's biggest city: Toronto.Please share this episode with the vegans you know.Egg-Truth.org: https://www.egg-truth.com/Belle & Fleur: https://www.belleandfleur.org/contact-usAnimal Protection Party of Canada: https://www.animalprotectionparty.ca/Why Chickens Don't Belong in your Backyard. https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2214334/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay

Today, we respond to an episode from the Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, posted on April 17 and titled "The Best Argument Against Veganism".For that episode, Dr. Peterson interviews Joel Salatin, co-owner of Polyface Farm and an outspoken proponent of regenerative animal farming. Joel Salatin happens to be featured in Chapter 8 of the Omnivore's Dilemma, the best-seller of author Michael Pollan. Both of them, Salatin and Pollan, have been instrumental in popularizing the idea that animal exploitation can be humane and ecological.To debunk this Jordan Peterson interview and set the record straight, I have with me the perfect guest: John Sanbonmatsu. John has written the Omnivore's Deception, which completely obliterates the Michael Pollan's Omnivore's Dilemma. The Omnivore Deception is a true animal rights classic and I highly recommend it.Order the Omnivore's Deception NOW: https://www.johnsanbonmatsu.com/the-omnivores-deception.htmlInside the Mad World of Meatistan. With John Sanbonmatsu | Ep. 79 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2063993/Is Cell-Based Meat Good for Animals? With Leah Garces, Bruce Friedrich, Vasile Stanescu & John Sanbonmatsu | BONUS https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2018735/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Timothy Kulig from Pixabay

Billy Nicholles is a researcher specialising in the pet food protein transition. He is based at Bryant Research, a UK research consultancy specialising in the protein transition, where he conducts research related to pet diets, with a focus on the environmental impacts of meat-based and vegan pet foods. He has published on the sustainability of pet diets, and on consumer attitudes towards alternative proteins. He was also formerly a Founders’ Associate at Omni, one of the UK’s leading vegan pet food companies. He has spoken internationally on the pet food protein transition.Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowAccess studies and information relating to vegan pet food diets: https://sustainablepetfood.info/Connect with Billy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-nicholles-01777821a/Learn more about Bryant Research: https://bryantresearch.co.uk/Music by Purrple Cat from Pixabay

"Does eating eggs from your backyard chickens vegan?" This question just accepts the premise that owning backyard chickens in the first place is acceptable. Maybe if you own lots of land in a rural area, where farming already takes place. But this idea that vegans from the city or the suburbs can totally adopt rescue hens, put them in their small backyards and, in fact, we should give that a cool name - like micro sanctuary- is totally wrong. It means we have accepted that this is the new normal. That this cultural battle was lost, despite the popular rejection of this practice.The Problem with Backyard Chickens: https://www.egg-truth.com/egg-blog/backyardchickenChicken Coop Market: https://www.factmr.com/report/2256/chicken-coop-marketUrban Chicken Ownership in Four U.S. Cities (USDA study): https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/poultry10_dr_urban_chicken_four.pdfGot a wild animal damaging your property? It's legal to kill it in MA: https://www.telegram.com/story/lifestyle/nature-wildlife/2025/06/05/living-with-wildlife-can-you-shoot-animal-in-your-backyard/84025037007/Retiring from Sanctuary Life. With Catherine Gagnieux | Ep. 89 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2192614/Uh Oh Canada! Animals Need Your Vote. With Liz White | Ep. 72 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1987257/The Brutal Truth Behind the Egg Industry. With Nigel Osborne & Juliane Priesemeister | Ep. 08 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1093447/Bearing Witness to the Cruelty of the Hidden Slaughterhouses. With Colin | Ep. 02 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1042105/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow

Today, the story of someone who had the wisdom to let go for the better. Her name is Catherine and she is the founder of SAFE sanctuary, which was the first and only farm animal sanctuary in Quebec, hands down the worst Canadian province in terms of animal welfare. SAFE, for more than 20 years, was central to Catherine's life. Imagine devoting most of your time, money, energy and thoughts to one project. The sanctuary was part of her identity. Yet, when she realized that her health was declining and that put the lives of her animal residents, who she calls her babies, in danger - she made the tough call to relocate her animals and pull the plug on the sanctuary. This is an exclusive interview on what it means to retire from full time activism. I asked Catherine if she had any regrets, what was the reaction of her supporters, her thoughts on the future of Quebec and backyard chickens, and much much morePlease consider making a donation to SAFE in order to finance the relocation of its animals: https://donorbox.org/donner-a-safeFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by raspberrymusic from PixabayPicture from Frédéric Côté/Archives La Tribune

Today, we are promoting neurodiversity. Maybe it's the first time you are hearing about neurodiversity. It is the concept that there is no one "right" way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and neurological differences in people - such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, OCD and more - should not be automatically classified as inherent flaws or deficits.To discuss this topic, I have with me Sabina Bravo, the founder of Animal Law Focus, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing legal protections for farm animals, especially in the Global South.We talked about the link between neurodivergence and veganism, Elon Musk and entrepreneurship, the obstacles neurodivergent people face at work, working from home, and much more.Visit the episode's notes to connect with Sabina and learn more about the Animal Law Focus.Also, for more episodes shedding light on the incredible diversity of people in this movement, including the diversity of brains, follow or subscribe to the show. Share the podcast with your friends. Let's celebrate, every week, how compassion for animals unite people from all walks of life. Thank you!Support Animal Law Foucs: https://www.animallawfocus.org/ASMR & Animal Rights. With WhispersRed | Ep. 28 : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1322764/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Tomomi Kato from Pixabay

Today, an exclusive window into a high stakes world, at the heart of the animal rights movement. Hear from the fundraisers driving the dollars that fuel the fight for animals.Those conversations are very common among professional animal advocates, yet always behind closed doors... that is, until now.To discuss this topic, I have with me Alice Muller Coleman, development manager for Balanced, and Liz Wheeler, philanthropy manager for Faunalytics. Among other things, we talked about the dangers of toxic work environments, what power do funders hold over animal organizations and why are sanctuaries the ugly duckling of fundraising.Balanced and Faunalytics are two amazing organizations that deserve your support. Visit the episode notes to connect with them.Lastly, don't forget to show some love for this podcast. Follow the show, share this episode, leave a five-star review - every gesture of support counts. Thank you!Support Faunalytics: https://faunalytics.org/donateSupport Balanced: https://www.balanced.org/donateThe Plant-Powered Physicians podcast: https://plantpoweredphysicians.podbean.com/Free downloadable Fiber-Rich Meal Guide: https://www.balanced.org/fiberrichmealguideGiving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy: https://givingusa.org/Hive Fundraising Community Calls: https://lu.ma/calendar/cal-hOZYN6fNvCzj3cKPeople Who Support Animal Causes: Who Gives More? https://faunalytics.org/people-who-support-animal-causes-who-gives-more/State of the Movement 2024: https://www.straydoginstitute.org/movement-2024/Compensation In The Farmed Animal Advocacy Sector: https://faunalytics.org/compensation-in-farmed-animal-advocacy/Why Sanctuary? https://www.secondhandstories.ca/post/why-sanctuaryFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by drmseq from Pixabay

Today, we’re celebrating a powerful victory by Madeline Krasno, founder of Justify, against her alma mater—the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The university censored her online denunciation of the cruel animal testing conducted in its labs, but Madeline fought back and won.She shared with me shocking new details about how the university monitored her social media and even planned to infiltrate an animal rights lecture by creating fake accounts.We also discussed Bryan Kohberger—the Idaho killer who, surprisingly, is vegan. Plus, the launch of Madeline’s new podcast, which I am really excited about. And how allies of this movement can emerge from the most unexpected places.Check out the episode notes to connect with Justify and Madeline. Her initiative is groundbreaking and truly deserves your support. If you want to know more about Madeline's inspiring journey, check out episode 51 of the podcast: Waking up from the nightmare of animal testing.Finally, I invite you to share this episode with your tribe/. Subscribe to the show, leave a positive review, and help grow this podcast. Every bit of support counts. Thank you!Support Justify: https://www.whenwejustify.org/Connect with Justify on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whenwejustifyConnect with Justify on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenwejustifyConnect with Justify on X: https://www.twitter.com/whenwejustifyWaking Up from the Nightmare of Animal Testing. With Madeline Krasno | Ep. 51 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1678846/Voicing the Unpopular Truth. With Dr. Faraz Harsini & Madeline Krasno | Ep. 59 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1794406/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Viacheslav Starostin from Pixabay

32 years have passed since the release of the first Jurassic Park movie, now a cinema classic. For today's episode, we are revisiting the original franchise through an animal rights perspective. As the multi-billion dollar bio-tech firm Colossal is seriously considering opening its own Jurassic Park - let's examine closely the impact and legacy of those 90s era movies.To discuss this topic, I have with me Alex Ventimilla Sanchez, a professor of the English & Film Studies Dept of the University of Alberta. He is also part of the team behind the amazing egg-truth.com initiative. Among other things, I asked Alex: Why does our sense of wonderment towards animals makes us want to abuse them?; Do Vegans deceptively make animals appear like children?; Do we exploit animals because of our conditioning or human nature?Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-ventimilla/Visit egg-truth.com and dairy-truth.com!Our Plant-Based Ancestors. With Dr. Hadar Ahituv | Ep. 68 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1936713/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowJurassic Park Theme by John Williams (Arranged for Piano) -Modestti