The Vegan Report

This week, take an exclusive look behind the curtains of some of your favorite animal sanctuaries. Discover the life and drive of the animal rights leaders who run those sanctuaries. And learn from their insightful experience dealing with the worst and best of humanity. Diana Goodrich Co-Director Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest : https://chimpsnw.org/Gwendolyn Church, Friends of Philip : https://www.friendsofphilipfishsanctuary.org/Chaterine Besch, Vietnam Animal Aid & Rescue : https://www.vnanimalaid.org/Sally Hart, Franklin Farm Sanctuary : https://franklinfarmsanctuary.co.nz/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music: Vystopia: A mother's love (Maria's lullaby) (feat. Martin Ahlquist)

Read the complete article on "The Animals Voice": https://animalsvoice.com/are-social-media-undermining-vegan-advocacy/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music: In Motion (HD) - From the Soundtrack of "The Social Network"

There is one thing that Big Ag absolutely does not want us to talk about. And that is slaughterhouses. So let's talk about them, in depth, for this entire episode. Let's talk about why they are hidden, the harm they cause, not just to animals, but also human societies and the environment. And, most importantly, let's talk about how to close them down, for good. To discuss this topic, I have with me Dr. Amy Fitzgerald, a Professor & researcher at the University of Windsor. She has written multiple books such as: Animal Advocacy and Environmentalism: Understanding and Bridging the Divide https://www.amazon.ca/Animal-Advocacy-Environmentalism-Understanding-Movements-ebook/dp/B07M9C91XSAnimals as Food: (Re)connecting production, processing, consumption and impacts https://www.amazon.ca/Animals-Food-connecting-Production-Consumption/dp/1611861748Animal Abuse and Family Violence: Researching the Interrelationships of Abusive Power https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Abuse-Family-Violence-Interrelationships/dp/0773461892And A Social History of the Slaughterhouse: From Inception to Contemporary Implications http://w.humanecologyreview.org/pastissues/her171/Fitzgerald.pdfFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Music by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay

Today, I invite you to travel to Lebanon, in the heart of the Middle East, and get inspired by the success story of Lebanese Vegans, a non-profit dedicated to advancing the cause of animal rights in the Arab world. To discuss this topic, I have with me Georges Hayek, the founder of Lebanese Vegans, and the man behind the first vegan hospital ever, the Hayek Hospital, located in Beirut.Follow Lebanese Vegans on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lebaneseveganssocialhub/Follow Lebanese Vegans on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lebaneseveganssocialhubLebanese Vegans Website: https://lebanesevegans.org/Donate to Lebanese Vegans Now: https://fundahope.com/campaigns/the-lebanese-vegans-animal-rights-centerFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

The first vegan who walked the earth was Abu l-'Ala' Al-Ma"arri أبو العلاء المعري In today's episode, I invite you to discover the extraordinary life of this genius who was thinking of animal ethics long before we were born. A Legend who I want to commemorate and from whom I want to draw insight and inspiration in our current fight for animal rights.To discuss this topic, I have with me Dr Kevin Blankinship, THE scholar on the life of Al-Ma'ari. He is a professor of Arabic and Islamic studies at Brigham Young University and is currently writing "Steal No More from Nature: Al-Maʿarrī and Animal Ethics in Classical Arabic Literature", a book I am looking forward to reading.Visit Dr. Blankinship's website: https://kblankinship.com/Concerto for Chorus on texts of Abu l-'Ala' Al-Ma'arri (William C. White): https://youtu.be/yrnVjKz4oww?si=YVqkFuxsHliLMWtg&t=938Read "The Epistle of Forgiveness": https://nyupress.org/9780814763780/the-epistle-of-forgiveness/Read "A Culture of Ambiguity" by Thomas Bauer: https://cup.columbia.edu/book/a-culture-of-ambiguity/9780231170659Read Colin Spencer's "The Heretic's Feast": https://www.amazon.com/Heretics-Feast-History-Vegetarianism/dp/0874517605Read Reynold A. Nicholson's translations: https://www.librarything.com/author/nicholsonreynoldaFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

The Art of Compassion Project is an international art collective supported by over a hundred artists from 28 countries that aims to support the compassionate lifestyle of veganism by donating 100% of proceeds from various art projects to non-profit vegan organizations. Through this effort, it also aims to build a strong international community of vegan artists who share the same vision—to use their art as a means to spread the vegan message.Get the Book "The Art of Compassion" Now: https://artofcompassionproject.com/book/Get the Art of Compassion Oracle deck cards Now: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/marketplace/art-of-compassion-oracle.htmlFollow Helen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helen.ara/Follow Francisco on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vegan.frank/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

Today is a very special episode, because we are welcoming one of the "15 most influential vegan athletes" according to VegNews. Our guest, Robert Cheeke, is an American bodybuilder and vegan activist, whose most recent book THE IMPACTFUL VEGAN caught my attention. It is a dose of clarity on everything related to vegan and animal advocacy.Pre-order "The Impactful Vegan" Now: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739384/the-impactful-vegan-by-robert-cheeke/Are Social Media Undermining Vegan Advocacy? https://animalsvoice.com/are-social-media-undermining-vegan-advocacy/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

Overcoming depression or an addiction, overcoming PTSD, stimulating creativity, and more to the point of this podcast, gaining a sense of connection with nature, a higher level of empathy towards others (including animals) and even a willingness to become vegan are all transformations that can be triggered by a psychedelic experience.Then, maybe psychedelics are the powerful ally that the vegan movement needs. Maybe we should fight for them to become legal and more readily available, as they might provoke the cultural reset we need to overcome speciesism.To discuss this topic, I have with me Elin Pöllänen. She is the co-author of the only study examining 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 testimonies!

Martin is vegan, just like you and me. One day, he thought "I want to do more for the animals" And so he picked up his guitar and started making clever, witty, funny and enjoyable songs about veganism and the animal rights cause under the stage name of "Vystopia". He streams his music online, and all the profits he gets from them go to animal rights organizations, sanctuaries and shelters.Join Vystopia's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vystopiaStream Vystopia's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0J9x6SxkPWa8IBmpUHqog9?si=u0JvfIrlRIWSpmDTtsPEowFollow Vystopia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vystopiaofficial/Follow the Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

Animal rights organizations tend to be hyperactive on social media and this is nothing to say of the army of vegan influencers out there. Yet, is it the right way to go? Can't we be just a little bit critical of this proximity with social media, and self-reflect on what it means for veganism on the long-term?To discuss this topic, I have with me someone who is not afraid of playing with daring ideas. A public commentator and vegan influencer, whose insights and critical thinking I find valuable. His name is George Martin, but you also know him as Carnism Debunked.Visit Carnism Debunked Website: https://www.carnismdebunked.com/Carnism Debunked on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBa4PFp85WLj6T6HYVF0FdQFollow the Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

Donate to Vietnam Animal Aid & Rescue now ➡️ https://www.vnanimalaid.org/donate/Vietnam Animal Aid & Rescue is an organization in the front line of fighting for animal rights. The dog and cat meat trade, bad veterinary care, and a growing consumption of animal products are some of the issues this vegan sanctuary is working on resolving. Join Rayane and Catherine, Founder and Director of Vietnam Animal Aid, in discussing the dire state of animal rights in Vietnam.Follow the Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

In French, work or job translates to travail and travail stems from the word tripalium, which was a medieval torture instrument consisting of three sticks to which you were tied in order to receive a beating. Needless to say for many cultures, working meant suffering.But nowadays, things are different. There is a variety of jobs out there with different levels of pleasantness. Still, it is rare to come across people who are truly passionate about their jobs, who find meaning in their job, the kind of job that aligns with your most deeply held convictions, a job that makes a difference, a true positive impact in the world.If you are vegan and looking for that kind of job, then this episode is for you since we will be talking with Ben Bramman, the founder of veganjobs.com.Apply for a Vegan Job now: https://veganjobs.com/Visit The Vegan Feed : https://veganfeed.com/Follow the Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

There are maybe hundreds if not thousands of vegan outreach initiatives out there. But among them, there are relatively very few seeking to open dialogue with religious leaders. Yet, strategically, I believe it is more valuable to share the vegan message of compassion with religious leaders than school children, college kids or random people in the streets, since those religious leaders will influence the hearts and minds of believers for decades to come. For this week's episode, I want to turn my attention to Buddhism, The fourth most practiced religion with approximately 500 million followers worldwide. To give you an idea of how big this number is, think that the global vegan population, this is you and me listener, is of approximately 79 million people. Imagine what the world would look like if those 500 million Buddhists considered adopting veganism?To discuss this topic, I have with me a vegan monk, Bhikkhu Sunyo who resides at Bodinyana Monastery in Australia.Visit Dharma Voices for Animals: https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=dharma+voices+for+animalsListen to the Metta Sutta Chant: https://bswa.org/practices/chanting-dhamma-ajahn-vayama/Follow the Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

Back in 2003, the highest grossing movie was Finding Nemo, and that year Finding Nemo was competing with Pirates of the Caribbean, The Matrix Reloaded and the third Lord of the Rings movie. And it is understandable: the Pixar animation work is genius. The characters are funny and touching at times.The storyline is thoughtful and speaks to a wide audience.But what really compels me about the story of Finding Nemo is its animal rights dimension. For the first time ever, we had a movie depicting fish and other sea life as individual sentient creatures. Of course, they were anthropomorphized to a certain degree, but still, for once they were represented as more than food.More than that, the whole plot of the movie revolved around an act of animal abuse. The capture and captivity of Nemo in an aquarium. The habit humans have of turning marine life into decoration. And this is the topic of today's episode. And to discuss this issue, I have with me Gwendolyn Church, the founder of Friends of Phillip, a fish and aquatic animal sanctuary based in Reno, Nevada in the United States.Follow Friends of Philip Sanctuary on Instagram➡️ https://www.instagram.com/friendsofphilip_fishsanctuary/?hl=enFollow Friends of Philip Sanctuary on Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/friendsofphilip/Instagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Music: "Nemo Egg" by Thomas Newman

About 7 years ago, one of my all time favorite ASMR artists, WhispersRed, also known as Emma, posted a video called "ASMR Dog Spa and Massage". And then 4 years ago, a video called "ASMR Veterinary Checkup". And in both of these videos, she's caring for a dog in a fantasy place called Whispaws.So imagine my confusion and surprise when in 2021 she announced that Whispaws was now a real place, a sanctuary for dogs located in Serbia. I was so happy to learn the news and it just increased my admiration for WhispersRed, whose love for animals shines brightly through her work.Whispaws Animal Sanctuary needs your help! Learn more about how you can help➡️ https://whispaws.org/Follow Whispaws on Facebook➡️ https://www.facebook.com/WhispawsRescue/Follow Whispaws on Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/whispaws_rescue/Get the book "Unwind your Mind" on Audible➡️ https://www.audible.com/pd/Unwind-Your-Mind-Audiobook/0062996444The music you heard was a sample of the song "Wonderful Things". Stream it on Spotify, Amazon or Apple➡️ https://whispersredasmr.com/asmr-music-album/Instagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)

Queen Elizabeth II reigned over the United Kingdoms and the Commonwealth for 70 years, making her the second longest reigning monarch in history. She is remembered for her sense of duty and her devotion to a life of service, which made her a beloved and respected figure worldwide.However her legacy is not all good as she is also remembered as being a passionate supporter of horse racing, thus contributing more than anyone else to giving a cover of prestige to a horrific industry.In footage provided by The Telegraph years ago, she is seen visiting her stables and saying something quite peculiar at the sight of one of her horses: "I often wonder what goes through her head."To answer the Queen's wonderment, I have with me Patrick Betwello and Nicole Arcello. Patrick is the founder and president and Nicole the executive director of the animal rights organization Horseracing Wrongs. The organization's mission statement reads: "Horse Racing Wrongs is a non-profit committed to ending the cruel and deadly horse racing industry in the United States."Visit horseracingwrongs.org and take action now!➡️ https://horseracingwrongs.org/Shop for a Horseracing Wrongs t-shirt➡️ ttps://www.endhorseracingshop.org/shopInstagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)

Terrorism, violent, criminal, extremist, radical, illegal. Those are the kinds of words attached to the Animal Liberation Front, a global anarchist movement fighting for animal liberation.If you listen to media outlets or governmental institutions like the FBI, the message is clear: Animal Liberation Front activists are scary, keep your distance from that dangerous crowd!In order to counteract this dominant narrative, the North American Animal Liberation Press Office was formed in 1994 and to this day the press office takes a proactive stance to communicate the actions, strategies and philosophy of the Animal Liberation Front to the public. To discuss this public relations battle, I have with me Dr. Jerry Vlasak, a press officer, an animal rights activist and board certified trauma surgeon by profession.Read the latest North American Animal Liberation Press Office article ➡️ https://animalliberationpressoffice.org/NAALPO/The A.L.F. Strikes Again: Collected Writings Of The Animal Liberation Front In North America ➡️ https://animalliberationpressoffice.org/NAALPO/merchandise/The Press Office Instagram➡️ https://www.instagram.com/animallibpressoffice/Why do you think animal rights and the vegan cause are not more appealing to a conservative audience? Would you attribute it to a failure of activists to advocate for animal rights in conservative circles? I don't really have an answer for you about conservatives being particularly problematic, other than to say a lot of socially conservative folks live in smaller communities more closely attached to animal agriculture. There is also the fundamentalist Christianity connection and the unwillingness to question ideology. That said, we used to get a lot of favorable coverage by Fox News, although they haven't expressed much interest of late.Instagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)

To begin 2024 on a good note, I wanted to share a short conversation I had on the topic of Micro Sanctuaries. Have you ever heard of the concept of a micro sanctuary? It's a relatively recent trend. Basically the idea behind it is that you don't need lots of resources or space to provide sanctuary to animals who would have otherwise been mercilessly used as commodities.It's a powerful concept and to help me learn more about it and its implications, who better than a micro sanctuary owner? So today for a special micro episode on micro sanctuaries, I have with me the amazing Jessica who is behind the Farm Micro Sanctuary.Microsanctuaries Ressource Center & Grants➡️ https://microsanctuary.org/The Farm Microsanctuary ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/lopinalong_thefarm/Instagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)

This is how PETA denounces the horrendous exploitation of minks for making fur coats and accessories like lashes."In Australia and other countries, mink lashes have become popular. Their mink fur, that's been shaved off a mink's body, that are then glued in strains to a human's eyelashes for a fuller and thicker look. Mink lashes are often sold as 100% cruelty-free or safely collected from a free-range farm or even taken only after the minks have been brushed. Minks are the most commonly farmed fur-bearing animals in the world." To discuss this topic, I have with me Malcolm Klimovic, a professional photographer and an animal rights activist who got in legal troubles for denouncing this industryWatch the documentary "Ending Real Fur"➡️ https://www.realfurfilm.com/Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade ➡️ https://caftusa.org/The Final Nail map➡️ https://finalnail.com/Do you believe it is ethically acceptable to purchase mink fur at a second hand store? The issue of wearing second hand fur is that it promotes real fur fashion. Wearing real fur in public may encourage someone to buy a brand-new real fur clothing item. Wearing any item made from the death of an animal is also speciesist. Give that fur coat the proper burial it deserves.In addition, some retailers that are targeted by anti fur campaigns have tried stating they want to used recycled fur. But there is often no third party verification process that traces where the fur is coming from. It is used by retailers as an attempt to circumvent initiating a fur free policy.Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ tye5pt5c

About ten years ago, Tamar and her mother (appearing in the cover picture) opened a small vegan Mediterranean restaurant in the North Shore of Montreal. That was the beginning of an entrepreneurial adventure involving launching a "vegan Amazon", and an entire line of ready to eat products. Join Ryan and Tamar in discussing the ups and downs of her entrepreneurial journey.Market 57➡️ https://www.marche57.com/57Vegan➡️ https://www.57vegane.com/Instagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ tye5pt5c

Plant-based cheese is usually rich in sodium and trans fats, but poor in proteins or...flavor! Fortunately, the vegan startup Aviva has launched three styles of cheese (Cheddar, Gouda, and Feta) that are not only nutritious, but taste heavenly! Join Ryan, and Betty, founder of Aviva, in discussing the problem of finding plant-based cheese that tastes good, allergies, proteins, the cultural hardships of transitioning to a vegan diet, vegan entrepreneurship, immigration, and more.Visit Aviva website now ➡️avivaalternative.com/Instagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ tye5pt5c

Salmon, Shrimps and canned tuna are the most consumed seafood around the world. In terms of vegan alternatives, there is a variety of mock meat options in the case of beef, pigs or chickens. But seafood seems to be the exception. Good vegan seafood products are kind of rare to find. But that trend is changing for the better. BY2048, a Montreal based startup offering plant-based smoked salmon, is part of that change. Join Ryan and Arthur, the founder of BY2048, in discussing mass fishing, the Future Ocean Foods initiative, going further in your vegan transition, what it takes to be an entrepreneur, and more!BY2048 website➡️ https://www.by2048.com/Future Ocean Foods ➡️ https://www.futureoceanfoods.org/Do humans eat one credit card per week? ➡️ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666911022000247Instagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ tye5pt5c

This week marks the official beginning of the Holiday season. And as a vegan, what better way to inaugurate those celebrations than by attending The Vegan Christmas Market, an event held every year in Montreal and Toronto. Join An, founder and organizer of The Vegan Christmas Market, and Ryan in discussing the making of this joyous event.Visit The Vegan Christmas Market! Follow the link for more details ➡️ https://www.marchenoelvegane.com/VEGAGOOZ ➡️ https://www.boidaouterwear.com/Bodhï Gourmet ➡️ https://bodhigourmet.com/our-products/Instagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ tye5pt5c

If you are listening to this podcast, chances are, you have watched undercover footage of how farm animals are treated. Those pictures and videos are violent, choking, and can even be traumatizing. But what is certain is that those images never leave you indifferent. They force you, for a moment, to face an evil which has been actively hidden from your sight.Well, have you ever wondered how that footage is produced? Who is behind the camera? And what does it cost to capture a photo of that ugliness? Join Natalie and Ryan in answering those questions!The Activists in the “Canada 11” Case Have Finally Been Sentenced ➡️ https://unchainedtv.com/2023/06/27/the-activists-in-the-canada-11-case-have-finally-been-sentenced/Join Anonymous for the Voiceless now ➡️ https://www.anonymousforthevoiceless.org/joinInstagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ tye5pt5c

Anonymous for the Voiceless (AV) is an animal rights group specializing in edifying the public on the streets with Cubes of Truth and fostering highly effective activism groups worldwide. Join Gaelen and Ryan in discussing the experience of volunteering for this organization.Join Anonymous for the Voiceless now ➡️ https://www.anonymousforthevoiceless.org/joinInstagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ tye5pt5c

Liz White, leader of the Animal Protection Party of Canada, believes that the key to advancing animal rights is to gain political capital. Join her and Ryan in discussing what it takes to become a candidate for an Animal Rights Party.Animal Protection Party of Canada's website: https://www.animalprotectionparty.ca/join-us/Join the Animal Rights Party of Your Country! : https://nsw.animaljusticeparty.org/the_global_political_movement_for_animalsInstagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ tye5pt5c

Too many important animal rights stories fly way bellow mainstream media's radar. Thankfully, giving a voice to the voiceless is the priority of a few brilliant reporters such as Marina Bolotnikova. Join Ryan and Marina in discussing the behind the scenes of her important journalism work.Marina's website: https://www.marinabolotnikova.com/The bitter civil war dividing American veterinarians: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/23516639/veterinarians-avma-factory-farming-ventilation-shutdownHow cars ruin wild animals’ lives: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/23868483/cars-roads-roadkill-crossing-goldfarb-national-parksAmid Bird Flu Outbreak, Meat Producers Seek “Ventilation Shutdown” for Mass Chicken Killing: https://theintercept.com/2022/04/14/killing-chickens-bird-flu-vsd/Instagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ tye5pt5c

For Slaughterhouse Workers, Physical Injuries Are Only the Beginning ➡️https://onlabor.org/for-slaughterhouse-workers-physical-injuries-are-only-the-beginning/⬇️Here's a list of academics and a publication related to the topic we talked about.*Dr. Amy Fitzgerald, A Social History of the Slaughterhouse:From Inception to Contemporary Implications**Dr. Timothy Pachirat,Every 12 Seconds: Industrialized Slaughter & the Politics of Sight***Dr. Delcianna J. Winders & Dr. Elan Abrell, Slaughterhouse Workers, Animals, and the Environment: The Need for a Rights-Centered Regulatory Framework in the United States That Recognizes Interconnected Interests****Dr. Jennifer Dillard, A Slaughterhouse Nightmare: Psychological Harm Suffered by Slaughterhouse Employees and the Possibility of Redress through Legal Reform*****Dr. Jessica Slade & Dr. Emma Alleyne, The Psychological Impact of Slaughterhouse Employment: A Systematic Literature Review******Dr. Stephanie Marek Muller, Zombification, Social Death, and the Slaughterhouse: U.S. Industrial Practices of Livestock Slaughter*******Dr. Jessica Racine Jacque, The Slaughterhouse, Social Disorganization and Violent Crime in Rural Communities********Dr. Kelly Struthers Montford, Land, Agriculture, and the Carceral The Territorializing Function of Penitentiary Farms*********Dr. Arnold Arluke, Managing Emotions in an Animal ShelterInstagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ tye5pt5c

Astrid is a French citizen and ethical vegan. As someone who has battled bulimia and as a vegan, she has the noble aspiration of becoming a board certified dietician to help people who are struggling with their eating habits. However, she recently encountered discrimination in the context of her studies, threatening the accomplishment of her dream. But she is fighting back in a lawsuit that could forever change a French Board of Dietitians which is deeply prejudiced against plant-based diets.Register now for the free webinar "Expanding Vegan Rights"➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/e-x-p-a-n-d-i-n-g-vegan-rights-tickets-718919135487Help Mathias in his legal fight ➡️https://www.ulule.com/droit-detre-vegane/Instagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ tye5pt5c

A world where vegans are marginalized and excluded is a world where it is much harder to fight for animal rights. Join Tamara and Ryan in discussing the complex issue of vegaphobia, and the brave vegans who are fighting for a more inclusive world.Register now for the free webinar "Expanding Vegan Rights"➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/e-x-p-a-n-d-i-n-g-vegan-rights-tickets-718919135487Instagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ tye5pt5c

Dr. Crystal Heath, founder of Our Honor, has been viciously attacked by the Animal Industry for denouncing the exploitation of animals. Learn more about her fight, and how she is bit by bit changing the veterinarian profession...for the better!Join Dr. Heath in her fight. Visit Our Honor's website now: https://www.ourhonor.org/Connect with Our Honor on Instagram➡️ https://www.instagram.com/ourhonorvets/Instagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ tye5pt5c

The Vegan Festival of Montreal might be the best way to convince someone of considering a vegan lifestyle. Far away from obtuse social media arguments, participants are exposed to the full richness of veganism: from its delicious gastronomy, to the infectious passion of animal rights activists. Join Ryan and Louis-Alexandre Gagnon, founder & president of The Vegan Festival of Montreal, in discussing the making of this full-scale event.To plan your visit to The Vegan Festival of Montreal, please visit the following link: https://festivalveganedemontreal.com/2023en/Instagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Michele and Andres identify as vegan conservatives. They represent a minority in a movement disproportionately embraced by vegan liberals. What sets them apart? And what can we learn from their experience to effectively advocate for veganism?Watch "The Most Important Speech You Will Ever Heard": https://youtu.be/U5hGQDLprA8?feature=sharedConnect with Michele ➡️ @misskittys357 (https://www.instagram.com/autobiographical/ )Connect with Andreas ➡️ @autobiographical (https://www.instagram.com/misskittys357/ )Instagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In 2015, Pope Francis wrote "Clearly, the Bible has no place for a tyrannical anthropocentrism unconcerned for other creatures". This was a clear denunciation of animal exploitation, marking the growing concern of the Catholic Church for animal welfare. Join Ryan and Daniel in discussing why Catholic Christians should seriously consider veganism.Visit Daniel's website ➡️ https://www.vegancatholic.org/homeInstagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Egg-truth.com is the initiative revealing what goes on behind the scenes of the egg industry. Beyond the marketing lies of the poultry business hides a harsh reality of merciless exploitation. Join Nigel, Juliane, and Ryan in discussing the fate of chickens, the largest standing population of a single bird species in Earth's history.Share this link with family and friends➡ egg-truth.comConnect with Egg-truth.com on Instagram➡ @egg_truth (https://www.instagram.com/egg_truth/ )Learn more about the dairy industry by visiting➡ dairy-truth.com"Why chickens might be the biggest legacy we leave on Earth" https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/nature/animals/how-chickens-may-mark-human-beings-time-on-earth-geological-record-broiler-farmingInstagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Farm transitions are the process of helping farmers transition from animal agriculture into plant-based agriculture. Farm Transition Academy was created to help farmers with that transition. Join Kennedy and Ryan in discussing this inspiring topic.Support Farm Transition Academy ➡️ https://www.farmtransitionacademy.com/support-usInstagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Chris is a teacher who became vegan for health reasons more than 14 years ago. We talked about making good food, health criticism, advocating for veganism, and much more. Discover his vegan journey as a veteran vegan, and learn from his insights.Find Chris on Instagram ➡️ @tophewing ( https://www.instagram.com/tophewing/ )Instagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@veganreportpodcast)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Animal Partisan has been labeled as a "major extremist group" by the animal industry. This is a testimony of the boldness and effectiveness of their work in the field of animal justice. Join Ryan and William Lowrey, founder of Animal Partisan, in discussing the battles and victories of his group.Support Animal Partisan for a better world ➡️ https://www.animalpartisan.org/supportAnimal Partisan on Instagram➡️ @animalpartisan (https://www.instagram.com/animalpartisan/)Instagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/)YouTube ➡️ @theveganreport (https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeganReport)Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Vietnam Animal Aid & Rescue is an organization in the front line of fighting for animal rights. The dog and cat meat trade, bad veterinary care, and a growing consumption of animal products are some of the issues this vegan sanctuary is working on resolving. Join Rayane and Catherine Besch, founder and director of Vietnam Animal Aid, in discussing the dire state of animal welfare in Vietnam.Support Vietnam Animal Aid & Rescue now ➡️ https://www.vnanimalaid.org/donate/Read Catherine's blog on "Medium" ➡️ https://cat-besch.medium.com/Instagram@veganreportpodcast ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/YouTube @veganreportpodcast ➡️ https://youtu.be/Ff3kXRh4eLgGlow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A minority of people made the life commitment to exclude animal exploitation and cruelty from the way they live. Justin is one of those people. Join him and Ryan in discussing important questions, such as "Why do so many vegans revert back to consuming animal products?"Listen now to Justin's music: https://walled-city.bandcamp.com/ & https://antacidtrip.bandcamp.com/album/no-sympathy-for-the-sympatheticDiscover the wonders of Happy Cow: https://www.happycow.netInstagram@veganreportpodcast ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/YouTube @veganreportpodcast ➡️ https://youtu.be/9mQ-egv4oFYGlow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Documentaries such as Dominion (https://www.dominionmovement.com/watch) expose the reality of animal exploitation using undercover footage. But what would a former worker of this industry have to say? Join Ryan and Colin in discussing the troubling economy of animal products.Instagram@veganreportpodcast ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/YouTube @veganreportpodcast ➡️ https://youtu.be/RO8TZPnigm0Glow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Chimpanzees have facial expressions, experience a colorful palette of emotions, and are capable of communicating using sign language. Yet, the law fails to treat them (and other primates) as the complex beings they are! Join Ryan and scientist Dr. Mary Lee Jensvold in learning more about what it means to be truly compassionate.Support right now the mission of the Fauna Foundation! Learn more by clicking here: https://faunafoundation.org/donate/donate-now.htmlInstagram@veganreportpodcast ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/YouTube@veganreportpodcast ➡️ https://youtu.be/Z3raX-L8w2wGlow by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Every year, billions of animals across the world are exploited and killed for pleasure and profit.My name is Ryan and I have been vegan since I turned 18 years old. As the host of The Vegan Report, I am interested in meeting the good people behind the global fight for animal welfare and shed light on their important work.I never shy away from bold topics. And I am always in the pursuit of offering grounded, passionate, and inspiring conversations for my listeners. But always with a fair and compassionate attitude.The Vegan Report is available on every podcast platform and YouTube. Episodes are posted every Tuesday. Become a friend of this show now by Subscribing to the podcast.