Let's Rage Together Podcast

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — Episode 22 is here (finally)! In this episode, we respond to a few listener questions, including feedback on our discussion about the vegan flag and identity formation (3:30), feedback from the Fois Gras action in Belgium (8:45), more discussion about the Save Movement (18:20) and our views on sex work (39:05). For “The Bad and The Rad” we talk about the “Corona Virus Confinement Challenge” (42:10), Gary Yourofsky coming out of retirement (54:50), the new documentary “On The Wild Side” (57:20), the new Queer Wellness Centre in Johannesburg (1:08:27), some useful apps (1:10:31) and the lack of feminist politics within the animal rights movement (1:13:57). Our main discussion (1:20:40) centres around the Covid-19 pandemic. We chat about the conspiracy theories, how people are responding in terms of activism and discussions around veganism, considering the flaws of capitalism, the social implications of the pandemic and the importance of self-care and looking after our mental health. Please bear with the sound quality at times - it’s the first time we’ve tried to record separately and without our usual setup. Content warning for this episode: Covid-19, physical and mental health concerns, self harm, police violence, domestic violence, addiction. Recording, editing and music by us. Queer Wellness Centre · Triangle Project · Insight Timer · On The Wild Side Documentary · SANDF beats man to death (article) · Police brutality in Hillbrow (article) · “Coronavirus Capitalism”: Naomi Klein’s Case for Transformative Change Amid Coronavirus Pandemic · Free Anarchist film archive · State brutality sows fear in housebound citizens · Horizontal and Vertical Identity; Far From the Tree - Brain Pickings

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — In this episode we discuss how we react to crises and international tragedies as a movement, a society and as vegans, and how making everything about veganism may not be the best idea. We mention the fires in Australia, the new Corona Virus, the floods in Indonesia and in between we rant about our favourite problematic animal rights organisation. For feedback, questions or episode suggestions, email us at mail@letsragetogether.co.za Music, recording and editing by us. The coronavirus is not a cosmic punishment for eating meat and other tales of ableism (Christopher Sebastian) · · MOVE Organisation · The ROAR In You - World Pangolin Day (Instagram TV) · The Roar In You - World Pangolin Day (YouTube)

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — In this episode we interview Banesa Tseki, who is the co-owner of The Nest Space, a Black female run yoga studio, zero waste grocer and vegan café in Johannesburg, South Africa. We met her there, did a yoga class with her, and chatted to her about a range of topics, including some of her other projects and her views on veganism, yoga and spirituality, while we sipped on a delicious banana smoothie she made for us. We really enjoyed this interview and we hope you will too. All music, editing and recording by us. letsragetogether.co.za mail@letsragetogether.co.za If it’s not accessible to the poor, it’s neither radical nor revolutionary. The Nest Space · The Nest Space (Instagram) · Kundalini Africa Rising · Organic Nomad (Instagram) · B Creative (Instagram)

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — In this episode we review two recent documentaries, The Invisible Vegan and The Animal People, as well as discussing some listener feedback about a range of topics; from Fiona Oakes not being included in The Game Changers documentary, to what we think of the vegan flag, to the fires in Australia, to activist communities, and a few other things. The Invisible Vegan and The Animal People reviews: 01:00 All music, editing and recording by us. letsragetogether.co.za mail@letsragetogether.co.za Don’t talk to cops Fiona Oakes Facebook Status · Tower Hill Stables Farm Sanctuary · Fiona Oakes Patreon · The Lonely Vegans · Anti-Speciesist Arts Collective · Help Cobargo Wildlife · Dimmocks Retreat Wildlife · Southern Cross Wildlife Care · Port Macquarie Koala Hospital · WIRES · Animal Voices Podcast - Aph Ko on Speciesism as an Extension of White Supremacy · The Invisible Vegan · Soilful City · Food Empowerment Project · The Animal People Documentary

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — In this episode we discuss and critique some recent forms of vegan activism, from offering Trump $1 million to not eat animals for a month, to vigils, to reenacting non-human animal exploitation, to The Game Changers documentary. We also respond to some interesting listener feedback. · The Lonely Vegans (Instagram Post) · Muslims Aren’t A Race, So I Can’t Be Racist, Right? Wrong. (Article) · Racism and Islamophobia (Article) · Yes, Islamophobia is a type of racism. Here’s why · The Instagram Conundrum: Why did a photo of James Aspey spark outrage and split opinions? (Article) · Blue Horizon International Foundation (Website) · ·

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — Recently Carnism Debunked (George Martin - also of Anonymous for the Voiceless) made a “debunking” video of our 11th episode. This is our response. We discuss a range of ideas such as “carnism”, “men’s rights”, centrism, intersectionality, consistent anti-oppression, fascism, feminism, Trump, circumcision, consent, privilege, the gender binary, conscription, patriarchy, domestic violence, Anarchism and veganism. Content warning: racism, homophobia, ableism, sexism, sexual assault, domestic violence, genital mutilation, suicide, Islamaphobia, Anti-semitism, misogyny For feedback and questions, email us: mail@letsragetogether.co.za All music and editing by us. Kimberlé Crenshaw; The Urgency of Intersectionality · Episode 11; Are All Animal Rights Activists Worth Supporting? · There Are More Than Two Human Sexes · Factbox: Female genital mutilation around the world: a fine, jail or no crime? · The Registration and Drafting of Women in 1980: Position Paper of the National Organization for Women, February 6, 1980 · Congress Wrestles Over the Question of the Draft for Women · Consistent Anti-Oppression · Unite the Right Rally · White Right: Meeting the Enemy · Deeyah Khan · There’s Been An ‘Outbreak’ Of Nearly 900 Hate Incidents Since Trump’s Win · An Oral History of Trump’s Bigotry · Virginia KKK Leader Calls Donald Trump ‘Best For The Job’ · David Duke: Voting against Trump is 'treason to your heritage' · Donald Trump Declines Three Chances To Disavow David Duke · Domestic abuse is a gendered crime · Hail Trump: White nationalists mark Trump win with Nazi salute · US election: The white supremacist grateful for Donald Trump · An examination of the 2016 electorate, based on validated voters · The Mirror · Vegan Hip Hop Movement · Christopher Sebastian

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — In this episode we discuss Rojava, live animal export, whether bearing witness at slaughterhouses is a good thing or not, some more listener questions about veganism and revolution, and our views on Extinction and Animal Rebellion. For feedback and questions, email us: mail@letsragetogether.co.za All music and editing by us. libcom.org · Open Letter to XR · Why XR Can't Save the World · False Solutions · From XR to a Desirous Rebellion · Dismantle White Privilege in XR · Greta Thunberg Criticisms

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — In this episode we discuss a range of topics, mostly surrounding some listener questions. We talk about Rojava and Hong Kong, Femicide and rape culture in South Africa and some challenging vegan ethical grey areas. Let us know your thoughts! mail@letsragetogether.co.za Recording, editing and music by us. National Geographic: Indigenous Peoples Defend Earth's Biodiversity · Amnesty International: The Death Penalty · The Cranky Vegan: Intersectionality and Animal Rights · CrimethInc.; Hong Kong: Anarchists in the Resistance to the Extradition Bill ·

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — Episode 14 - our first Idea Share Episode! We’ve decided to start a new series of episodes that focus specifically on sharing ideas that either one or both of us have learned, through studies, books, documentaries or personal interest. We want this to be a space where we can share bits of knowledge that we have in some way benefited from. In this episode we discuss some common cognitive errors and biases. Email us with feedback, questions, or any other ideas you’d like us to share: mail@letsragetogether.co.za

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — In this episode we respond to some listener feedback and discuss what we expect from the new “Game Changers” documentary. Our main discussion delves into the language that we use when we talk about non-human animals and the ways that this can perpetuate oppressive and exploitative norms. We also go on a bit of a tangent discussing “dog moms”, “bunny dads” and “furkids”, and how we view and treat our companion animals. For questions, comments and feedback, e-mail us: mail@letsragetogether.co.za All recording, editing and music by us.

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — In this episode we respond to two listener questions and consider whether we (Pete and Taryn) are too negative, and perhaps even divisive within the vegan community. We delve more into what we think about sharing vegan health facts and messaging that is food-, fat- and disease-shaming, and speak more about our views on abortion and Gary Yourofsky. We also discuss the importance of self-care and dealing with the guilt of escapism in the context of unavoidable participation in a capitalist system that causes harm and exploitation on so many levels. Trigger warning: We make mention of topics surrounding abortion and sexual assault. All recording, music and editing by us. Bearded Vegans- Fat Shaming Episode

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — In this episode we answer some listener questions, do our regular "The Bad and the Rad" segment and then break down how we feel about the idea of supporting any animal rights activists, even if they are problematic, just because it's "for the animals". Main discussion: 31:06 All recording, music and editing by us. Email us on: letsragetogetherpodcast@gmail.com. Visit our website at http://letsragetogether.co.za. #truthofcube video · #truthofcube response video · Carol J. Adams Statement About DxE · Gary Yourofsky: Is The Backlash Warranted? · The Dangers Of Hero Worship In An Activist Movement · Our Website · Colin O-Brady Antarctica Crossing · Vegan Ekasi · ARWIA’s Statement On Gary Yourofsky · Aphro-ism · Food Empowerment Project · A. Breeze Harper · Christopher Sebastian

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — In this episode we interviewed Aragorn Eloff about Anarchism, his role in projects like the bolo’bolo Anarchist Collective, running the first vegan restaurant in South Africa, his travels around the world making a documentary on Anarchism, the music that he makes and his (and other Anarchists’) views on topics ranging from free speech to voting, violence and the problems within the vegan community. Outro song: Pig - Aragorn23. All other recording, music and editing by us. Email us on: letsragetogetherpodcast@gmail.com or visit our website at http://letsragetogether.co.za. bolo'bolo Anarchist Collective · Aragorn23 · Anarchism and Animal Liberation: Essays on Complementary Elements of Total Liberation · Why Don't the Poor Rise Up? Organizing the Twenty-First Century Resistance · Let's Rage Together

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — In this episode we have a bit more of a casual and rambling conversation than our usual episodes. We discuss creativity and how it’s relevant within the context of radical, liberatory politics. Main discussion: 13:45 Period. End of Sentence · The Dark Side of the Lens

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — In this episode we talk about white privilege, and why it’s so important to recognise, acknowledge, and dismantle it. In our ‘The Rad and the Bad’ segment, we talk about vegans supporting the Beauty Pass app, lonely elephants, running, and the new documentary Everything Must Fall. We end the episode with a song by local political hip hop act Soundz of the South. Main discussion: 24:55 Outro song: They Feed On It - Soundz of the South All other recording, music and editing by us The last Knysna elephant has a message for people · Environmentalists, City officials can't agree on lonely Joburg Zoo elephant's fate · Zeb Luhabe · Me and White Supremacy Workbook · Peggy Mcintosh: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack · What Is White Privilege, Really? · White Privilege As Seen By Someone Who Isn’t White · Why Are White People So Bad at Talking About Race? · Aphro-ism · Christopher Sebastian · A. Breeze Harper · Food Empowerment Project · Vegan Hip Hop Movement · Soundz of the South · Everything Must Fall Documentary

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — This episode is part two of “Defining Veganism”, where we discuss veganism and its definition, and whether or not we should narrow it to include things like The Liberation Pledge, not consuming palm oil, coffee and chocolate, not using plastic, anti capitalism, and whether or not you also need to be an activist to consider yourself vegan. Outro song: Making a Killing - Jedi Mind Tricks All other recording, songs and editing by us. Topics: Veganism Fascism Anarchism Intersectionality Animal rights Animal Liberation Feminism Anti Racism Anti Capitalism Liberation Pledge Plastic Anti Plastic Coffee Chocolate Food Empowerment Project Activism Liberation Pledge · Food Empowerment Project · Palm Oil · Plant Based News - New definition of veganism · Jedi Mind Tricks

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — This episode is part one of two where we discuss veganism and its definition, and whether or not we should expand it to include things like including human animals, intersectionality, veganism as a political stance, reducetarianism, “health” veganism, killing insects, buying animals, trace ingredients and e-numbers, using your old non-vegan items, horse riding, honey, and some other things in between. We also do our regular ‘Bad and Rad’ segment before we dive into the main discussion. Outro song: Vegan Thanksgiving - Grey Other music, recording and editing by us. Reducetarian.org · www.facebook.com

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — In this episode we discuss some listener feedback about the last episode and a question about guide dogs. We also chat about the Hambach Forest evictions, the proposed Cresta Shopping Mall aquarium and the World Day for Animals fast. Our main discussion centres around an introduction to feminist concepts, including toxic masculinity and rape culture. Trigger warning: Rape, sexual assault, sexual violence, gender discrimination, racism, domestic violence Topics: Patriarchy, Feminism, Intersectionality, Veganism, Rape Culture, Toxic Masculinity, Equality, Capitalism, Guide dogs, Ableism, Speciesism, Sexism, Misogyny, Racism, Transphobia, Homophobia, Gender Binary, Gender, #menaretrash, #notallmen, #rememberkhwezi, Jacob Zuma, Domestic Violence, Serena Williams, Sexual Assault, Sexual Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Total Liberation, Let’s Rage Together, Environmentalism, Animal Rights, Animal Liberation, Ecofeminism, Feminazi, the Matilda effect, Pay gap, Slut shaming, Victim blaming, White Feminism, Intersectional Feminism, Radical Feminism, Classism 18twenty8 · Tracee Ellis Ross - A Woman's Fury Holds Lifetimes of Wisdom · Audre Lorde · Ban Animal Trading · Cresta Shopping Centre Aquarium Petition · Hambach Forest · Herbi Vohr · Jackson Katz - Violence Against Women; It's a Men's Issue · Judiciary · Mortality Rate · The People VS Patriarchy · Carol J. Adams - The Sexual Politics of Meat · Unoffensive Animal · Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - We Should All Be Feminists · World Day for Farmed Animals

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — We’re back! In this episode we catch up after a bit of a break, discuss a listener question about living an ethical life, talk about what we’ve been up to, and discuss some issues surrounding the anti-plastic hype. Trigger warning: Brief conversation about suicide. Topics: Veganism Activism Consumerism Animal Rights Plastic Straws vs fishing nets Ableism Recycling Economic Injustice Song: Fake Plastic Trees - Radiohead Support Us: http://patreon.com/letsragetogether https://www.paypal.me/letsragetogether All Ages Records · Vego Chocolate · Food Empowerment Project Chocolate List · Black Cat Café · Temple of Seitan · Ms Cupcake · Outbreak Fest · The Great Yorkshire Vegan Festival · RVIVR · Insist · Protester · Line of Sight · Code Orange · Cro-Mags · Floorpunch · Turnstile · H2O · Hunt Saboteurs · Housmans Bookshop · Freedom Press · Word on the Water · The Brown Dog Affair · Hong Kong Pig Save · The Save Movement · So Boring · Jacy Reese · A Plastic Ocean · Plastic Paradise · A Plastic Cow · Truth or Drought · Patreon · Paypal

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — In this episode we talk about burnout, self-care and working towards sustainable activism. We also discuss two listener comments about Akashinga and the ethics of feeding your companion animals vegan diets. Content warning: In this episode we make mention of a few mental health issues like anxiety, depression, PTSD and STSD, as well as domestic violence. TOPICS: Burnout, Self care, Sustainable activism, Akashinga, Veganism, Animal Rights, Domestic Violence, Companion animals, Speciesism, Royal wedding, Prefigurative politics, Mental health, STSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Social Justice, Straight Edge, Gorski, P. (2015). Relieving Burnout and the “Martyr Syndrome” Among Social Justice Education Activists: The Implications and Effects of Mindfulness. The Urban Review, 47(4), pp.696-716. Chen, C. and Gorski, P. (2015). Burnout in Social Justice and Human Rights Activists: Symptoms, Causes and Implications. Journal of Human Rights Practice, 7(3), pp.366-390. Song: No Rest for the Weary (http://bluescholars.com), Other music, recording and editing by us. AIPF.org · Kitten Lady · Dignity Dreams · Subz Pads · Project Dignity · Tommy Scapes · Insight Timer · Melanie Joy - Sustainable activism: How to Be More Effective and Fulfilled (IARC 2015) · Activist Trauma · Plan to Thrive

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — In this episode we talk about the abolitionist approach to animal rights and liberation, and discuss the problems with single issue activism. White Nonsense Roundup · Abolitionist Approach to Animal Rights · Akashinga · Vegan Feminist Network: Single-Issue Campaigns are the White Feminism of Animal Rights · Anonymous for the Voiceless · Sea Shepherd · Earthlings · Land of Hope and Glory · Cowspiracy · Goldfinger - Free Me · Single-Issue Campaigns in Human & Nonhuman Contexts

Let’s Rage Together Podcast — In this episode we discuss impostor syndrome and ramble about other related concepts. Sub Topics and Concepts: Dunning Kruger Effect Ultracrepidarianism The Jonah Complex Curse of Knowledge Capitalism Anthropomorphism Toxic Masculinity Afrin / Rojava Books: The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical Theory - Carol J. Adams Song clip: Paranoid Delusions - Pulling Teeth, Intro and outro music written by us. The Bearded Vegans Podcast · The Fussy Vegan · The Vegan Vanguard Podcast · Revolutionary Left Radio · Asher's Farm Sanctuary · Animal Liberation Collective · Pulling Teeth · Why Veganism is Not Enough