The Vegan Report

Today, we denounce the complicity of the media in animal exploitation. How they have accepted so much money to carry water for this cruel industry, promoting meat, dairy and egg while perpetuating biased and deceitful anti-vegan beliefs.To discuss this topic, I have with me Donny Moss, a life long animal rights activists who launched my new favorite activist project: Veg Media Watch. What Donny does is scout through all mainstream media coverage of veganism or the animal cause, and call out media organizations or journalists showing a clear anti-vegan bias.I asked Donny "Who should we trust in this media landscape? Does he think our movement has been infiltrated by fake vegan media outlets or activists backed by big Ag? Does political affiliation affect how we cover the animal industry? And much more."Please help this podcast grow by sharing it with the vegans you know. You can also subscribe and leave a good review. Every gesture is appreciated. Thank you!Veg Media Watch on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Veg-Media-Watch/61577254593597/@VegMediaWatch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vegmediawatch/Veg Media Watch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegmediawatchFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowNote: the NY Times Journalist Donny referenced is named Nicholas Kristof: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/17/opinion/sunday/animal-cruelty-or-the-price-of-dinner.htmlMusic by Grand_Project from Pixabay

Today I challenge you to dream of a world where 2 billion Muslims, inspired by their faith, decide to become vegan and embrace the animal cause. At the forefront of making this dream a reality is Green Islam, an initiative of Kind World Media, that reminds Muslims of how modern consumption and lifestyle practices are incompatible with the original ethical spirit of Islam.To discuss this pioneering work, I have with me none other than the founder of Kind World Media and Green Islam, Zehra Abbas. I asked Zehra what to make of Aid Al Adha, an Islamic holiday celebrated by families with the sacrifice of a sheep?; why she thinks Halal meat is a scam?; how vegan activists are failing to reach the Muslim world; and much much more.Kind World Media: https://www.kindworldmedia.com/Green Islam: https://www.greenislam.org/Joey Carbstrong's Halal investigation: https://youtu.be/PJnE2XP5fCU?si=n_ffMB2eoOvsdyV-Earthling Ed Muslim outreach: https://youtu.be/elLPtQjqddQ?si=Qe_oAivwWgnSUATdAl-Ma‘arri: The World's First Vegan. With Dr. Kevin Blankinship | Ep. 37 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1427038/Lebanon Goes Vegan. With Georges G. Hayek | Ep. 38 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1438749/The Quran, Verse 6:38 وَمَا مِن دَآبَّةٍۢ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَلَا طَـٰٓئِرٍۢ يَطِيرُ بِجَنَاحَيْهِ إِلَّآ أُمَمٌ أَمْثَالُكُم ۚ مَّا فَرَّطْنَا فِى ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ مِن شَىْءٍۢ ۚ ثُمَّ إِلَىٰ رَبِّهِمْ يُحْشَرُونَ ٣٨All living beings roaming the earth and winged birds soaring in the sky are communities like yourselves. We have left nothing out of the Record. Then to their Lord they will be gathered all together.Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Mykola Sosin from Pixabay

Before you attend your next pro-animal protest, listen to today's episode on why you could be doing more harm than good and how to make sure your protest has the impact you want it to have.To discuss this topic, I have with me Björn Ólafsson, a researcher, science communicator and animal rights advocate who has recently written for Faunalytics: The Science Of Protests And Demonstrations.For the sake of being a more effective movement, please share this episode far and wide. This is an important PSA episode on the science behind protesting effectively.The Science Of Protests And Demonstrations: https://faunalytics.org/tactics-in-practice-the-science-of-protests-and-demonstrations/Contact Björn: 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 Rockot from Pixabay

In this episode, we address one of the hottest topic in the vegan community: romantic relationships. We answer all the important questions. Dating questions such as: should I date a fellow vegan or go with chemistry and open my life to carnists? where can I find a vegan partner? can I turn my partner vegan or am I deluding myself? But also, questions about lasting relationships, making veganism sexy or choosing to have kids.And to answer all those questions, we have our in-house professional match-maker, Rabbi Akiva Gersh, also known as the Vegan Rabbi. He had a hand in forming who knows how many loving relationships, so listen carefully to his advice.Plus two loving activist couples: George and Rachael Martin. You know George as Carnism Debunked, he has been on the show many times, and if you follow him on social media, you've seen Rachael too. And Rachael has the same burning flame for animal rights.Then, Tom and Sol, who recently came on the podcast to promote their illustrated book Reynard the House Wolf. They are a couple of artists and activists living remotely in nature. Every time I look at Sol's art, I am reminded of how authentic and inspiring their life is.Rabbi Akiva Gersh: https://www.akivagersh.com/George Martin: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBa4PFp85WLj6T6HYVF0FdQRachael Martin: https://www.instagram.com/elven.vgn/?hl=enTom & Sol: https://www.solanzorena.art/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Amir Firouzfard from Pixabay

He is back! The legendary Gary Yourofsky is back from retirement after 11 years of silence, to sound the alarm on the dire lack of funding to animal sanctuaries - more specifically SASHA farm, a sanctuary he has volunteered for since around 1995, and one of the oldest, if not the oldest vegan farm sanctuary in the world.Today, I give you an exclusive interview with the man who has moved millions of hearts to embrace veganism. We discussed the burnout that lead him to retirement, the behind the scenes of "the Best Speech You Will Ever Hear", effective altruism and, as the man who reportedly veganized 8% of Israel's population, his thoughts on the mass exodus of Jewish Vegan Activists from the movement.Make a Donation to SASHA Farm: https://givebutter.com/i8C92IYourofsky's 1st Speech in 11 Years: https://youtu.be/5ENfdOs9q_c?feature=sharedFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Evgeny Bardyuzha from Pixabay

As you might know, this movement is a big fan of debating non-vegans. However, debates around major deciding strategy questions on how to progress forward as a movement are much less frequent.Well, for today, I am happy to present you with an exception to this rule. What you are about to listen is a clash of minds about Cultivated Meat, an industry worth billions of dollars that promises vegans a future without factory farming.I invited one of the debaters, John Sanbonmatsu, for a conversation about the behind the scenes of this debate and the release of his new book. Don't miss our talk, which is Episode 79 of the podcast.And an enormous THANK YOU to United Poultry Concerns, who organized this debate and gave me the green light to release it as a podcast episode. They are an impactful nonprofit that deserves your support. Visit the episode notes to access their website and the original YouTube video of the debate they recorded.Support United Poultry Concerns: https://www.upc-online.org/Watch the original video of the debate: https://youtu.be/BUWUy0K03_w?feature=sharedFollow 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

Today, I am happy to talk with John Sanbonmatsu, the author of the new book "The Omnivore's Decepetion", which is a fascinating guide into who are the intellectual handmaiden of the animal exploitation world. To put it simply, think the carnist version of Peter Singer or Gary Francione. People like Michael Pollan - and if you don't know who Michael Pollan is, you are in for a surprise.We had the chance to discuss some really interesting passages of the book, like the myth of humane meat or how farming animals is empowering to women. But first, we talked about John's position against cultivated meat. He thinks that cultivated meat is a profound strategic miscalculation for our movement. I had the chance to hear him make the case against cultivated meat in a debate against none other than Leah Garces, President of Mercy for Animals, and Bruce Friedrich, CEO of the Good Food Institute. And he did that dressed as a pirate. It is an epic debate that deserves a listen, and you are in luck because it is available as a bonus episode of the podcast.Order the Omnivore's Deception NOW: https://www.johnsanbonmatsu.com/the-omnivores-deception.htmlFollow 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

In light of recent news that the Trump administration is scaling back animal experimentation across various levels of government, such as the National Institute of Health, the Environmental Protection Agency and even the military, it is time to put to rest this idea that conservatives do not care about animals or have no place in the animal protection movement.I believe that anyone willing to advance this cause and put an end to the bloody business of animal exploitation, indiscriminately of religion, culture, race, ethnicity or something as trivial as political inclinations, should be welcomed and supported by this movement.To discuss this topic and more, we are lucky to have Liam Gray, someone who is immersed in the world of politics. He is the founder of the Wilberforce Institute, which is a public policy think tank dedicated to advancing: the recognition of the inherent value and dignity of life; a market freed from corrupt, collusory, and coercive government intrusion; and intellectually diverse policies that benefit human and animal interests.Learn about the Wilberforce Institute: https://wilberforce.institute/White Coat Waste Project: https://www.whitecoatwaste.org/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Samuel F. Johanns from Pixabay

In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves - these words spoken by Carl Sagan and were inspired by "The Pale Blue Dot" a picture of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 space probe from a distance of 6 billion kilometers (3.7 billion miles).In the spirit of that insight, I asked today's guest, Rabbi Akiva Gersh, also known as the Vegan Rabbi, "Why does God not intervene to stop the horrors of animal exploitation?" That kicked off a fascinating conversation about religion and its place in the vegan movement, the nature of evil, antisemitism and why does Rabbi Akiva think that the fight for animal rights is.... a holy fight.I am full of admiration of Rabbi Akiva's tireless work of using religious arguments to promote compassion for animals in the Jewish community.The Vegan Rabbi Website: https://www.akivagersh.com/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Universfield from Pixabay

If you are a dog lover, this episode is for you. because today, we are talking about Brambles, a very special border collie who lived 175 years - that is in dog years - making her one of the top ten longest-living dogs, according to the Guinness World Records.And what makes this story even more special is that Brambles was vegan. In fact, she is considered to be the first vegan dog in recorded history.As a treat for all of us, I have today, with me, Bramble's mom, Anne Heritage, who I consider to be a pioneer of the vegan movement. Just think how, nowadays, we have so many vegan dog food brands and products, readily available, and all of that originated with Anne and Bramble's story.In our time together, we discussed her ground-breaking book "Bramble; The dog who wanted to live forever", which I highly recommend: it's a short yet impactful read. Link to the book in the episode's notes. We also discussed the resurrection of the dire wolves, your local veterinary clinics being acquired by Mars, the chocolate bar conglomerate, cooking for your animals, and much much more.Order "Bramble; The dog who wanted to live forever. The Somerset notes." : https://a.co/d/dm2LsNgFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by CATstudio_nocopyright from Pixabay

This episode is a reminder of why we want others to become vegan. Not just because we care about animals, but also because being vegan is amazing, and we want to share this beautiful life experience with the rest of the world.And to discuss this topic, I have with me Dr. Angela Crawford, a psychologist who wrote an entire book dedicated to this issue called "The Vegan Transformation", which explores the impact of a vegan lifestyle on our emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.Among other things, we discussed if there was a wrong or right way of being vegan, Jordan Peterson and the question of meaning, why vegans can be harsher with fellow vegans than carnists, how veganism is a religion, the resilience of vegans, and much much more.ORDER THE BOOK HERE: https://angelacrawfordphd.com/book/Contact Angela with your questions: https://angelacrawfordphd.com/contact/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by DELOSound from Pixabay

This is an intervention. Vegan burnouts are real and I see it all around me, constantly. Stress and anxiety from the carnists around you: boyfriend, girlfriend, in-laws, mom and dad, even your own children. Constant excruciating reminders of the violence of animal cruelty from movies, tv-series, ads, your social media feed. And as an activist, which is a position we are all forced upon at some point, it is a whole other level of hell: hearing the same well-known arguments again and again, watching painfully horrific slaughterhouse footage, saving and caring for animals despite the financial strains and this is the least of it!Veganism is not only a fight for the animals, it is also a fight for your sanity. And in my humble opinion, one of the most powerful weapon to guard your peace of mind is meditation, the subject of today's episode.To discuss this topic, I have with me someone who has dedicated his whole life to the practice and teaching of meditation, a Buddhist Monk called Bhante Sathi. In addition to his passion for meditation, Bhante is vegan and a long-time defender of the animal cause. In fact, he is the president of the organization Dharma Voices For Animals, which we covered in previous episodes.Now Bhante has recently published a book called the Mind Work Out, which is your chance to launch your meditation practice. This book is the result of decades of experience meditating and it has the ambition to offer you the life of joy and happiness you deserve. Visit the episode notes for more details.Get The Mind Work Out: https://a.co/d/54qsZvvIf you are experiencing immense distress, please take this episode as your cue to open about your pain. Don't wait. FIND A HELPLINE: https://findahelpline.com/Learn about Dharma Voices for Animals: https://www.dharmavoicesforanimals.org/Connect with Bhante Sathi: https://www.triplegem.org/wp/?page_id=658The Buddha For Veganism. With Bob Isaacson & Ardjani Puig | Ep. 50 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1669438/May All Beings Be Happy! A Buddhist Take on Veganism. With Bhikkhu Sunyo | Ep. 30 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1342993/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by u_sl800cyr1t from Pixabay

Back in 2016, Sherry Colb and Michael Dorf published one of the most thought provoking book in the animal rights world. It is called "Beating Hearts", and it attempts to resolve a challenging question: How can you condemn hunting, animal farming, and animal experimentation while also favoring legal abortion, which is the deliberate destruction of a human fetus? If you are someone like me who thinks abortion should be legal but goes as far as not to even kill mosquitoes, than this issue hits home.But more than that, this book is the proof that the secular vegan philosophy and intellectual tradition has enough depth to tackle and appropriate itself some of the most complex and sensitive moral hot button issues of our time.To discuss the book, I have the honor to welcome the author himself, Michael C. Dorf, a Robert S. Stevens Professor of Law at Cornell University and long time animal rights advocate.If you appreciate this conversation and my independent reporting of the animal rights world, then please share this episode with your fellow vegans.Get the book "Beating Hearts": https://www.amazon.com/Beating-Hearts-Abortion-Critical-Perspectives/dp/0231175140(From Sherry) Mind If I Order The Cheeseburger?: And Other Questions People Ask Vegans: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Order-Cheeseburger-Questions-15-Feb-2014/dp/B011T6SBAO(From Sherry) When Sex Counts: Making Babies and Making Law: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/When-Sex-Counts-Making-Babies/dp/0742551504Follow Michael Dorf's insightful blog entries; https://www.dorfonlaw.org/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Clavier Clavier from Pixabay

Baby chicks mailed by the national postal service, animal testing lab whistleblowers getting threatened by mysterious powers, polar bears allowed to be hunted, despite being in danger of extinction: this is Canada in 2025, as it faces what could be the most consequential election in its history, fighting an economic war with Trump's United States.In today's episode, I am joined by the inspiring Liz White, leader of the Animal Protection Party of Canada, for one of the few conversations exploring what is at stake for the billions of animals whose fate will soon be decided at the ballot box.Learn more About the Animal Protection Party of Canada: https://www.animalprotectionparty.ca/Learn more about the legal case for proportional voting in Canada: https://www.charterchallenge.ca/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

Bill Rodgers ★ Regan Russel ★ William Sweet ★ Fernando Pereira ★ Bartolomeu Morais da Silva ★ Mike Hill ★ Tom Worby ★ Jill Phipps ★ Karel Van Noppen ★ David “Gypsy” Chain Beth O’Brien ★ Robert “Naya” Bryan ★ Barry HorneThose are the names of the activists featured in the Fallen Warrior section of the North American Animal Liberation Press Office website, animalliberationpressoffice.org. In other words, those are activists who have payed the ultimate price, their life, for standing up to animal abuse and exploitation.In today's episode, I invited Dr. Jerry Vlasak, a press officer and long-time animal rights activist, by profession a trauma surgeon, to remember those heroes and reflect upon their sacrifice and legacy. We also remember those who have sacrificed their freedom for the animal cause, most notably Marius Mason and Maxim Plokhoi who are still serving their sentence in prison.Learn about the prisoners and fallen warriors: https://animalliberationpressoffice.org/NAALPO/prisoners/Get "Flaming Arrows" https://www.amazon.com/Flaming-Arrows-Writings-Liberation-L-F/dp/1957452099/ref=sr_1_1?s=booksMore forbidden books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AAnimal%2BLiberation%2BFront&s=relevancerank&text=Animal+Liberation+Front&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1Who is Scared of the Animal Liberation Front? With Dr. Jerry Vlasak | Ep. 26 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1302932/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by music_for_video from Pixabay

A week ago, I came across the Kickstarter campaign of a vegan couple named Tom & Sol, to launch their fantastic illustrated book called Reynard the House-Wolf, which is all about escaping the city, reconnecting with nature, and growing curious, compassionate and loving towards our fellow animals. The message behind this project, its philosophy, and just how thoughtful and talented Tom & Sol are, compelled me to support their Kickstarter campaign and invite them on the show for an incredible conversation on their journey out of the city and the power of their art.Support Tom & Sol's Kickstarter Campaign: http://kck.st/4iO8beQVisit Sol's Art Boutique: https://solanzorena.art/Protect the Porkies! Stop the Copperwood Mine! https://www.change.org/p/protect-the-porkies-protect-lake-superior-stop-the-copperwood-mineListent to Discover The Art of Compassion Project. With Helen Barker & Francisco Atencio | Ep. 36 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1417389/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshow

What does a Trump presidency mean for animals? Today, we answer this question by covering political news that impact the lives of animals. We discuss the price of eggs, the avian influenza, the appointment of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture, Tulsi Gabbard, Vivek Ramaswamy, the clearing of forests, and much more!Robert Grillo is an activist, author and speaker for plant-based food system change. He is also the founder and director of Free from Harm, a non profit dedicated to advancing a plant-based, slaughter-free food system through bold and innovative grassroots action.Donate to Free from Harm: https://freefromharm.org/donate/Connect with Dr. Crystal Heath: https://www.instagram.com/dr.crystalheath/?hl=enListen to Crashing The DNC Party. With Robert Grillo | Ep. 46: https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1628517/Listen to The End of the Antibiotic Era. With Cóilín Nunan | Ep. 55: https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1735697/Listen to Make Animal Rights Bipartisan Again.: https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1628517/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshow

For decades, we've held a clear and widely accepted picture of what prehistoric humans were like. Central to that narrative is the belief that they followed a so-called "Paleo diet"—a diet consisting of whole foods, heavily focused on animal proteins, while avoiding grains and legumes.However, a groundbreaking study published this year challenges that claim. According to this research, our ancestors' diets were predominantly plant-based, including grains and legumes. This revelation suggests that early humans might have been more accurately described as gatherer-hunters rather than hunter-gatherers.How did such a misconception about prehistoric humans arise, and what does this new discovery tell us about our identity as a species?To delve into these questions, I’m joined by Dr. Hadar Ahituv, the lead researcher behind this study. Dr. Ahituv is based at the Laboratory for Ancient Food Processing Technologies (LAFPT) at Haifa University’s Zinman Institute of Archaeology.Read Dr. Ahituv's research paper: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2418661121Summary of the study: https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-836842Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by BackgroundMusicForVideo from Pixabay

Way back then, I remember how Israel was looked at very favorably by vegans. One media outlet called it "the global center of veganism". Online, I remember the many popular videos of Gary Yourofsky being interviewed on Israeli TV, always with Hebrew subtitles.But since October of last year, since the brutal attacks and kidnappings perpetrated by Hamas, and then the violent retaliation of Israel, something shifted in the vegan movement. And I witnessed internal conflict not about how effective activism should be done, think about welfarism vs abolionism, but about the Gaza war. And when I witnessed Jewish vegan activists leaving the community in drove, erasing even their social media presence, I knew that this represented a breaking point for the cause.Read Antisemitism in the Animal Rights Movement: https://theirturn.net/2024/09/03/antisemitism-in-the-animal-rights-movement/Support Tikvah for Animals: https://www.tikvahforanimals.com/Connect with Bobby: https://www.instagram.com/bobbysud/?hl=enSupport Shani's perfect seasoning blend: https://shaniseasoning.com/collections/allFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Universfield from Pixabay

Today, make the acquaintance of Rebecca Brooks, an outspoken vegan, for a casual conversation about the following points of criticism vegans often get: Nutritional deficiencies: Critics claim that a vegan diet can lead to deficiencies in essential nutrients like protein, vitamin B12, iron, and calcium.Economic cost: There's a perception that a vegan lifestyle is more expensive due to the cost of specialty products and organic produce.Animal testing paradox: There’s an argument that some vegans overlook the use of animal-tested medications and products.Family dynamics: Some claim that being vegan can cause friction within families, especially if only one member follows the diet.Impact on farming communities: There’s concern that a shift towards veganism can negatively affect communities that rely on livestock farming.Connect with Rebecca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_br00ks/Connect with Rebecca on X: https://twitter.com/rebeccabro0ks/status/1522395067125669889Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Nikoo1 from Pixabay

I have always equated the success of the plant based alternatives market with the success of the vegan cause. If more tasty products come replacing meat, dairy and egg, than veganism is winning. Or is it? Today's guest, Miyoko Schinner, vegan icon and successful entrepreneur, made me think twice about that assumption. From food colonialism to cultivated meat, our conversation was a deep dive into the disconcerting world of the food industry.Connect with Miyoko on social media. Also, consider supporting the good work of her sanctuary, the Rancho Compasión. More details in the episode's notes.Donate to Rancho Compasión: https://www.ranchocompasion.org/Miyoko's recent TEDx: https://youtu.be/BgaNbsbyf0o?si=kVhbADbFPDBeB1JWFollow Miyoko on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thevegangoodlifewithmiyokoFollow Miyoko on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miyokoschinner/?hl=enFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Amaksi from Pixabay

It is said that "money is the nerve of war", and in the war of making a better world for animals, the same rule applies. The only reason why professional vegan nonprofits, such as Mercy for Animals, PETA, the Paul Watson Foundation or SASHA Farm, exist and thrive is because of money. And that money does not grow on trees: it is the result of extensive fundraising efforts.And for today's episode, my wish is for vegan organizations, both big and small, to become champions of fundraising. To help us achieve this goal, I am thrilled to welcome Marina Boulos-Winton, a rockstar in the philanthropic world, who has graciously agreed to share with us the secrets behind her success.Marina is currently the Executive Director of YES Employment + Entrepreneurship. She previously served for ten years as the executive director of Chez Doris, a day shelter for women in difficulty. Prior to this, she held the position of President & CEO at the Foundation of Greater Montreal. Her professional journey also includes serving as the Acting Executive Director of the High-Water Women Foundation, as President and CEO of the national “I Have a Dream Foundation®,” as Assistant National Executive Director of the YWCA, as well as senior executive positions with the national fundraising consulting firm, CCS Fundraising Inc., and with the United Way of New York City.Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music by Roman Belov from Pixabay

There is a strong, impactful and clear Christian argument for veganism, and my hope was for Christspiracy to successfully make that argument to the Christian community. But I discovered that this is not what the documentary is about. What I watched was a patchwork of extraordinary claims that deserved some review.And who better to deliver that review then Daniel Mascarenhas. Daniel is a Jesuit Seminarian, currently studying to become a priest. He is also the activist behind vegancatholic.org, THE resource for anyone interested in understanding why Christianity and Veganism go hand in hand.Visit Vegan Catholic Christian: https://www.vegancatholic.org/homeWatch Christspiracy: https://christspiracy.com/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music by Nicholas Panek from Pixabay

If you are vegan, let me remind you of how amazing that is. What you have done is breaking free from 16 000 years of conditioning that makes us humans see other animals as mere objects of exploitation. And by doing so, your world has grown livelier, more exciting and kinder. Above all else, what I admire the most in my fellow vegans is that independent mindedness, that capacity to think and feel against the strong winds of normalized animal exploitation.And this is what today's episode is about: staying faithful to that independence of mind. To avoid the trappings of mob mentality and tribalism. Even when that push to conform and abandon critical thinking comes from within the vegan community.Follow Andres on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autobiographical/Read Leslie Cross: http://www.candidhominid.com/2011/07/leslie-cross.htmlRead Humanify on Substack: https://substack.com/@someonenotsomethingRead Beating Hearts: https://cup.columbia.edu/book/beating-hearts/9780231175142Listen to Identifying as a Vegan Conservative With Andres & Michele | Ep. 10 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1113120/Listen to Psychedelics: the Antidote to Speciesism? With Elin Pöllänen | Ep. 34 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1396406/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music by TVARI from Pixabay

What if you could harness the god powers of AI to convince the world of going vegan? What if everytime someone showed skepticism towards veganism, you would know, thanks to AI, just the right thing to say to inspire them. That is the ambitious goal, today's guest, Ben Mazaya, is pursuing. He is training ChatGPT to become the perfect vegan activist, and he shares us with us today the surprising insights he got from doing that.Try vegan activist ChatGPT now: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-modnU5vjL-vegan-activistRead Leslie Cross: http://www.candidhominid.com/2011/07/leslie-cross.htmlAnonymous for the Voiceless Flowchart: https://www.anonymousforthevoiceless.org/activism-resourcesUnrelated / Help the vet bill fundraiser of this listener: https://4fund.com/us7abdFollow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay

Today, We are starting the year strong discussing the undercover reporting of Unparalleled Suffering. Unparalleled Suffering is a photographer, filmmaker and writer whose footage of animal abuse is widely spread. Your favorite vegan influencer, farm sanctuary or animal rights organization has most likely used his content at one point or another, since it is top-notch quality and freely available for non-commercial use on unparalleledsuffering.org Support Unparalleled Suffering on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unparalleledsufferingFollow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music by Mykola Sosin from Pixabay

In this episode, Unparalleled Suffering shares stories from his visits of ''Custom Slaughterhouses''. Get informed on what Custom Slaughterhouses are and the cruelty they perpetrate. Support Unparalleled Suffering on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unparalleledsufferingFollow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

do you know of any animal protection nonprofit struggling to keep its doors open? Who came to mind when I asked this question? Did you think of an animal sanctuary you follow on Instagram? a vegan advocacy project you can't get off the ground? Or your local shelter? This episode is my attempt to address this problem. To prevent great animal protection organizations from closing their doors or from limiting themselves in all the good they could be doing due to a lack of funds. In this episode, I want to share 5 nuggets of fundraising wisdom I have acquired in my line of work with the hope that it can inspire and guide the fundraising efforts of pro animal activists.PLEASE, for this holiday season, take this episode and offer it to the struggling pro animal organization you were thinking about a moment ago. Or use this episode yourself to gain a new skill and fundraise for animals. Association of Fundraising Professionals: https://afpglobal.org/AFP Code of Ethical Standards: https://afpglobal.org/sites/default/files/attachments/generic/Ethics_Code_2023_ENGLISH_NEW_1024.pdfFollow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music by Clavier Clavier from Pixabay

Today, we address the free speech threats animal rights rights activists face everyday, from social media censorship and reputational harm to detention. We will explore the risks of talking for animals in a world where animal exploitation is the norm.To discuss this topic, I have with me Dr. Faraz Harsini and Madeline Krasno, two targets of free speech attacks.Dr. Faraz is the Founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP), a non-profit which mentors and supports animal advocates. He is also a Cultivated Meat Bioprocessing Senior Scientist at the Good Food Institute.Madeline is a returning guest of the show! She is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Justify, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing science without human or animal suffering. Justify provides a supportive space for current and former lab workers to share their stories and aims to shine a light on the realities of animal research.Learn more about Dr. Harsini: https://farazharsini.com/Learn more about Justify: https://www.instagram.com/whenwejustify/p/DAETFELS8f6/Has your free speech right been violated? Fight back!Foundation for Individual Rights in Education: https://www.thefire.org/about-usAnimal Legal Defense Fund: https://aldf.org/Animal Justice: https://animaljustice.ca/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music by Sergii Pavkin from Pixabay

Today, I want to show you what the world of politics looks like at its best. When it is embodied by hopeful, passionate and inspiring leaders, who dare to dream of a more compassionate world. A rare kind of politics, light years away from the small world of calculating, cynical and power-hungry politicians. Today, we are talking to the candidates of the Animal Protection Party of Canada, who share with us tales of their uphill battle against a system that keeps them locked outside the centers of power. Their names are Liz White, Edward Fraser, Debra Wall, Irene Kay and Mike Peach. Learn more About the Animal Protection Party of Canada: https://www.animalprotectionparty.ca/Learn more about the legal case for proportional voting in Canada: https://www.charterchallenge.ca/Fair Vote Canada BC: https://www.fairvote.ca/pr4bc/Melanie Joy's Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/o0VrZPBskpg?si=-joWQ8a6wr5naT4JFollow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music by Clavier Clavier from Pixabay

We kick off the holiday season with a returning guest of the show: An Pham, the entrepreneur behind Bodhi Gourmet, BOÏDA Outwear and, of course, The Vegan Christmas Market! What I offer you today is a behind the scene look into the organization of this once a year event that gathers vegan entrepreneurs from everywhere. But, more than that, I want use this episode to promote the idea of bringing carnists to vegan events. To show them how plant based food is far from being boring, bland or tasteless. To show them that vegans are real ordinary people,.,not social media meme! And allowing them the opportunity to understand you better.So for this holiday season, find a carnist friend or family member, take their hand, and drag them to the nearest vegan event.Follow Bodhi Gourmet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodhigourmet/Visit BOÏDA Outwear's website: https://www.boidaouterwear.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor4tSarQpnDeQIM4VFGqJMFfgrjrC-lAmhMm5JOeWhXdGANZU25Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music by Clavier Clavier from Pixabay

Today we are talking with a vegan champion. His name is Bill Muir, but you better know him as Sergeant Vegan. Bill went vegan in 1992 and later joined the US Army as a paratrooper after the events of 9-11. Despite the challenges, he maintained his plant-based diet through rigorous training in deployment, including service in Afghanistan with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He is also the author of many books, including the children's book, The Adventures of Sergeant Piggy, Vegan Strong, The Ultimate Field Guide for a Kick-Ass Plant-Field Life, and a more recent book called Dead Meat: The Future of Food is Killer.Get DEAD MEAT Now! https://www.amazon.com/DEAD-MEAT-FUTURE-FOOD-KILLER/dp/B0BC2C182VFollow Sgt Vegan on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/185366713265Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgt_veganX: https://www.twitter.com/sgtveganYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/veganroadtripFollow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music by Anastasia Kir from Pixabay

In the morning of Wednesday November 6th, the world learned that 75 million American voters elected Donald Trump as President of the United States.Since then, influential voices from the animal rights world have expressed their concern for what that political victory means to animals. They justify their worry by pointing to Trump’s animal welfare record during his first presidency, which includes: building a southern border wall across the habitats of countless endangered species, weakening the enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act, supporting the interest of hunters and worst.However, his record was not all bleak. Under his rule, the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act became federal law, as well as the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act. He also outlawed animal fighting in the U.S. territories, banned the slaughter and trade of dogs and cats, and allocated funds to create a grant program offering transitional sheltering solutions for domestic violence survivors who are escaping with their companion animals.Additionally, during this 2024 electoral campaign, he loudly protested the murder of Peanut the squirrel and Fred the racoon by government officials. His support for Peanut generated millions of views across social media platforms, and some even claim it was a decisive factor in leading the race. In stark contrast, Kamala Harris kept silent on the issue. In a viral video, a squirrel appears on stage just before her concession speech, spurring chats about its symbolic significance.Although the Republican party has historically been much less consistent than the Democratic party in advancing animal protection, there remains clear potential for animal advocates to rally conservatives to their cause. On that note, the day before the election, Vivek Ramaswamy, an ethical vegetarian and close advisor to Trump, wrote, 'Animal cruelty will eventually become a genuine concern for conservatives. It’s already happening. Count me in.'We should respond positively and eagerly to this open invitation. By doing so, we can make animal rights a bipartisan issue and ensure that the welfare of animals is not left to the whims of political change.Concretely, there is only one way of reaching that goal: persuading right-leaning people to adopt veganism. According to a Gallup poll, only 2% of conservatives identify as vegans or vegetarians (if not less). With such few vegan constituents, it is only natural for conservative politicians to side with animal exploiters.Efforts to win over the hearts and minds of conservatives are currently few and far between. Yet, the conservative argument for veganism is incredibly strong.Matthew Scully, a speechwriter for prominent Republican figures such as George W. Bush, Dan Quayle, Dick Cheney, Mike Pence, Robert P. Casey, and Bob Dole, presented this argument in his books Dominion and, more recently, Fear Factories. https://www.theamericanconservative.com/fear-factories/Back in September, the nonprofit Faunalytics published a study designed to explain “how to leverage conservative values to help animals” (see Bridging U.S. Conservative Values And Animal Protection by Arévalo, C. & Ólafsson).Even pope Francis echoes that argument when he writes "We must forcefully reject the notion that our being created in God’s image and given dominion over the earth justifies absolute domination over other creatures" in his 2015 encyclical 'Laudato Si' (Praise Be).Equipped with this compelling case, we must now find the determination to put our political differences aside and welcome all who share our commitment to ending animal exploitation. For we ought to remember the billions of tormented beings we hope to save, and prioritize them over any form of tribalism.

Cóilín Nunan is the scientific adviser to the Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics, an alliance of health, medical, environmental and animal-welfare groups working to stop the overuse of antibiotics in livestock farming. He has co-authored numerous reports on antibiotic resistance and antibiotic residues that highlight the human health impact of excessive antibiotic use in intensive livestock farming.Learn more about the Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics: https://www.saveourantibiotics.org/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music by UNIVERSFIELD from Pixabay

In last week's episode, our guest Adam shared that he wanted to homeschool his son.A few years ago, I would have frowned at the idea of homeschooling. I would have thought of it as something very marginal, cultish and detrimental to the future prospects of any kids.But not anymore.Today, I think that the institution of school is detrimental to kids, to our mental health, to social cohesion and even to democracy. And homeschooling, or any other alternative to schools, should be seriously considered by any responsible parent.Our guest today, Dr Peter Gray, is the reason why my beliefs have so drastically shifted. His book, Free to Learn, has been hugely influential in shaping my views of school.Order the book now: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/15843125-free-to-learnSubscribe to Dr. Peter Gray's substack: https://petergray.substack.com/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

For this episode, we are shedding light on the challenge of raising a vegan kid in a non vegan world. And to discuss this topic, I have with me Adam Walsh, an animal rights activist, a long-time vegan and a father who has deeply thought about how to successfully transmit his values to his son.Order "Bacon is a Vegetable" Now: https://a.co/d/8di230fListen to the Easy for Animals Podcast: https://www.easyforanimals.com/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music by Calvin Clavier from Pixabay

Being an adult and vegan is already tough in terms of social pressure: it is not a surprise that most vegans will fall back to consuming animal products. So imagine how it is for kids who are raised vegans. What do they have to counter the carnist message they hear repeated in school, among friends and from parents? How have we equipped them to persevere in the ethical principles inculcated by their parents? And really...Are we even thinking about them and how to support them in their struggle?Well, my guest today has some answers. Her name is Tracey Chapman, she is the founder of Sweet Peep Microsanctuary, and the writer of the brand new children's book "Chickens Are Animals, Too! Fannie Goes to Washington". We discussed the antinatilism embraced by many vegans, her psychedelic experience, the real life stories that inspired her book and much much more.Order "Chickens Are Animals, Too! Fannie Goes to Washington" Now! https://www.traceywinterglover.com/chickens-are-animals-tooSupport Sweet Peeps Microsanctuary: https://sweetpeeps.org/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music by Oleksandr Stepanov from Pixabay

As you might know, Captain Paul Watson, the founder of sea Shepherd and the Paul Watson Foundation, has been arrested in July of this year by Denmark's authorities. and this podcast is your chance to learn more about what's happening since we are talking to someone who is in close contact to Paul: representative David Michel.David Michel is an American politician who is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 146th district in Fairfield County. In addition to talking about Paul Watson's Wrongful detention, in the second part of our conversation, we delved into the world of American politics. and you don't want to miss that, because David shares with me these unbelievable stories that clearly demonstrate how awfully dysfunctional the political system is.Donate to the Paul Watson Foundation: https://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/donate/?form=donateDonate to Sea Shepherd France: https://seashepherd.fr/faire-un-don/RUN for office! Need help? Contact Rep. David Michel: [email protected] The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

From 2011 to 2013, Madeline cared for over 500 monkeys at UW-Madison’s Harlow Primate Research Laboratory, an experience that left her with PTSD and ignited her passion for change. As Co-Founder and Executive Director of Justify, Madeline leads a nonprofit dedicated to advancing science without human or animal suffering. Justify provides a supportive space for current and former lab workers to share their stories and aims to shine a light on the realities of animal research. Madeline’s mission is to build the community she desperately needed when she left the primate lab in 2013, and to push for a future where science and ethics go hand in hand.Support Justify now: https://www.instagram.com/whenwejustify/p/DAETFELS8f6/Read "I worked at the UW primate lab, and the inhumanity still haunts me" : https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-i-worked-at-the-uw-primate-lab-and-the-inhumanity-still-haunts-me/article_5cfb633b-65fc-5def-b401-4ceb5ba20bfb.htmlRead "She worked in animal research. Now she's blocked from commenting on it.": https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/05/06/animal-testing-nih-comments-banned/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music by UNIVERSFIELD from Pixabay

As the only Buddhist Animal Advocacy organization in the world, Dharma Voices For Animals is uniquely positioned to use the relationships and contacts they have developed in the Buddhist world during the past 13 years to make our voice on behalf of animals even stronger.Donate to Dharma Voices For Animals: https://www.dharmavoicesforanimals.org/donate/Watch Animals And the Buddha: https://youtu.be/S0MWAAykFuc?si=uBvQJOZkRJYrxWf5Message Dharma Voices For Animals at [email protected] conversation with Bhikku Sunyo: https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1342993/Picture by Sarath PeriesChanting by BSWA: https://youtu.be/l_OkxRvqsXc?si=yKOqe140r6x7hQzKFollow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

What if I told you that some smart people came up with a viable strategy to end factory farming for good. A way to channel all our activism in the most impactful way. A roadmap telling you where this animal rights struggle ends.This master plan comes in the form of a legal article titled: A New Age of Animal Law, written by three animal rights lawyers: Jareb Gleckel, staff attorney for Animal Outlook, Grace Brosofsky, a public defender, and Cheryl Leahy, Director of Animal Outlook.I welcomed on the show one of the co-authors, Jareb. And we discussed the good and bad of animal welfare, before getting to the core of his paper. Then, I challenged him on some of the points and assumptions he makes.Beyond the Welfare/Rights Divide (summary version): https://thebrooksinstitute.org/animal-law-digest/us/issue-250/perspectives-beyond-welfarerights-divide-abolitionist-lawyering-newA New Age of Animal Law (complete article): https://nyulawreview.org/online-features/a-new-age-of-animal-law/Support Animal Outlook Now: https://donate.animaloutlook.org/give/383674/#!/donation/checkoutFollow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay

Two months ago, in Austin, Texas, the American Veterinary Medical Association held a convention where its House Delegates voted to codify ventilation shut down mass killings as part of its new Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.Basically giving their blessing to Big Ag for killing hundreds of pigs or poultry at once by shutting off air supply and driving up temperatures, to cook them alive, to leave them agonizing for hours before dying from suffocation or organ failure.This, for representants of the veterinary profession, this was deemed not only tolerable but ethical. How can people who have been trained to heal animals, come to vote for this abominable practice? What is up with veterinarians?Support Outreach Efforts Targeting Veterinarians: https://www.ourhonor.org/donateSupport Dr. Zamzow's work at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest: https://chimpsnw.org/donate/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

I believe we all want to see a world where veganism is the norm. But, sadly, opportunities to explore critically our different perspectives and beliefs in reaching that goal are rare.So, for today, in the name of fostering critical thinking, I decided to gather three influential vegans to debate three important questions:What are the most and least effective ways to advance the vegan cause?Should we advocate for veganism or reducing animal products consumption?Should vegans exclusively lead the animal rights cause?Order the Impactful Vegan Now: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739384/the-impactful-vegan-by-robert-cheeke/Get Challenged by George: https://www.carnismdebunked.com/Follow Bodhi Gourmet for Recipes: https://www.instagram.com/bodhigourmet/An Pham's episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1232754/George Martin's episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1373684/Robert Cheeke's episode: https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1407760/Follow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

Robert Grillo is an activist, author and speaker for plant-based food system change. He is also the founder and director of Free from Harm, a non profit dedicated to advancing a plant-based, slaughter-free food system through bold and innovative grassroots action. Grillo has organized actions across the country where the powerholders of our food system are directly confronted and held accountable. Figures include Bernie Sanders and many other Congresspeople, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and the CEOs of major food industry conglomerates.Watch Free From Harm in action: https://www.facebook.com/FreeFromHarm/reels/Donate to Free From Harm: https://freefromharm.org/donate/Learn About the Society of Fearless Grandmothers Santa Barbara: https://www.fearlessgrandmotherssb.org/Order "Farm to Fable: The Fictions of Our Animal-Consuming Culture": https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32149324-farm-to-fableOrder "Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry": https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217385712-baronsFollow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

Have you ever been disappointed by our political class? Thinking that our dearly held values of compassion, as vegans, were simply not represented. Feeling politically homeless.Well, today let's confront those sentiments. Let's have an open conversation on the left, the right, and the place of veganism in that political theater.To discuss this topic, I have with me Joel Matthews. Joel is a writer and academic preparing to publish a book called Human Supremacy, which is a fascinating reflection on the role of religion and western culture in our exploitation of animals. He has thought deeply about society and often shares his insights on social media.Connect with Joel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/human_supremacy_book/Take the Political Compass Test! https://www.politicalcompass.org/(by Matthew Scully) Fear Factories - The case for compassionate conservatism—for animals: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/fear-factories/3 billion animals harmed by Australia’s fires: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/3-billion-animals-harmed-by-australia-s-firesFollow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

"Set the table with man's best meat.Elwood's Organic Dog Meat has been family-owned and operated for over two generations. We're dedicated to offering our friends and neighbors the best, sustainably raised dog meat available. Unlike some farms, our pups never receive antibiotics and spend little time cooped up. They have access to green pastures during the summer months and are fed only organic, soy-free feed."Read more about Elwood's Organic Dog Meat: https://www.elwooddogmeat.com/Angry vegan attacks Elwood’s table at college Farmer’s Market: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO_oaypYJe4Follow Molly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molly.elwood/One of my favorite vegan meme: https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/cfxkw6/food_perception/#lightboxFollow The Vegan Report on X! https://x.com/veganreportshowFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

The Real Microsanctuary Life. With Jessica, Tracey & Ximena : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1495791/Breaking Down Border Walls. With Myles Traphagen : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1477292/Reminding You of Slaughterhouses. With Dr. Amy Fitzgerald : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1448618/Lebanon Goes Vegan. With Georges G. Hayek: https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1438749/Vietnam: Beyond the Dog & Cat Meat Trade. With Catherine Besch : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1364041/Whispaws: At the Intersection of ASMR & Animal Rights. With WhispersRed: https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1322764/Stop Cheering for Horse Racing. With Patrick Battuello & Nicole Arciello : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1312152/Who is Scared of the Animal Liberation Front? With Dr. Jerry Vlasak : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1302932/Capturing Evil on Film: The Canada 11 Case. With Natalie Bartosek : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1209506/How Independent Journalism Gives a Voice to Animals. With Marina Bolotnikova: https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1186384/A Job from Hell! The Trauma of Slaughterhouse Workers. With Varun Joshi: https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1175652/Discouraging Vegans to Become Dietitians: A Case Study of Discrimination. With Astrid Prevost : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1164800/Vegans Fighting Back Discrimination/Vegaphobia. With Tamara Bedić : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1152508/The Shocking Reason Why Veterinarians Eat Their Patients. With Dr. Heath : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1141846/Identifying as a Vegan Conservative. With Michele & Andreas : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1113120/Redemption for Farmers: Transitioning Away from Animal Cruelty. With Kennedy Little : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1084968/Bearing Witness to the Cruelty of the Hidden Slaughterhouses. With Colin : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1042105/ Music D. Brodovskyi

Are Micro sanctuaries the future of the animal protection movement? From Columbia to Alabama, microsanctuary owners share their thoughts, insights and struggle for a behind the scenes group conversation. Jessica Wallace, founder of The Farm Micro Sanctuary: https://www.instagram.com/lopinalong_thefarm/Tracey Winter, founder of Sweet Peeps Microsanctuary: https://sweetpeeps.org/Ximena Steevens, founder of Abstractus Microsanctuary: https://www.instagram.com/abstractusmicrosanctuary/?locale=en_US%2Cen_USFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music: Vystopia: A mother's love (Maria's lullaby) (feat. Martin Ahlquist)

Maxime is a fitness coach, with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. He is also an athlete who has competed in Ironman and Spartan races, as well as cycling events. But most importantly, he is the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching, a company offering coaching for people who want to get into shape.In this episode We talked about everything related to entrepreneurship, from getting past your fears to managing money. After listening to this episode, you might be tempted of launching your own vegan business. Maxime's passion for entrepreneurship is quite contagious.Become a Fit Vegan Coach now: https://fitvegancoaching.com/certificationFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music by Gvidon Levkin/Bardyuzha from Pixabay

When talking about border walls, we hear a lot about immigrants and immigration policies. But what we never hear about are the animals. And does it affect their lives when, you know, you build a fence stretching hundreds of kilometers or miles across their habitats? To discuss this topic, I have with me Myles Traphagen.Myles Traphagen coordinates Wildlands Network’s borderlands program, with a focus on channeling collaborative efforts to maintain and restore habitat for species like jaguar, black bear and Sonoran pronghorn. He oversees strategic partnerships, communications and projects to advance large-landscape conservation goals in Mexico and the United States.Donate to Wildlands Network Now: https://www.wildlandsnetwork.org/donateSouthern Border Story Map: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8532c503c2084293bb8847407245228dFollow the Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/