Vegan Week

The University of Exeter has found that around half of 18-26 year olds considered ditching meat during their childhood, with the main reason being their disgust at learning about where it comes from. So is the future vegan? Or is it all just talk? This week David, Kate & Dominic discuss this news story as well as several others amongs the animal rights & vegan headlines from the last seven days.Thanks Shane for compiling this week's show content; thanks to Anthony for editing.Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFELThanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/16/wisconsin-beagle-research-facility-shut-downhttps://www.texasobserver.org/texas-fight-screwworm-cattle-agriculture/https://unchainedtv.com/2026/06/17/carriage-horse-central-park-teen-killed/https://vegconomist.com/gastronomy-food-service/meatless-farm-enters-wider-bidfood-network-school-sausage-launch-at-core/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2djv2dyp0o?fbclid=IwY2xjawSePYBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeOMjh_N5EngDAYxzEAYQACrRven5XmPDPKv71p4nhzD3NWxVMqPmsA52hYGI_aem_XNcWNrblozprYsOsLHHbOghttps://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/06/08/denmarks-pig-election-leads-to-major-reforms-for-farm-animals/https://www.brusselstimes.com/2182753/while-europe-debates-ultra-processed-food-the-meat-industry-hides-in-plain-sighthttps://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/children-and-teenagers-meat-free-diets/****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Dominic, David & Kate

A film released in 2017 that predicts the future passage of the vegan movement...but how much of it has come true already? In this episode Ant & Shane review the UK hour-long film, Carnage, written & directed by Simon Amstell. One of us loves it...! For more about the movie visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnage_(2017_film)To watch, visit https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5txizoAs ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Shane & Anthony

Well...sort of. The fact is that many of the headlines surrounding Georgina Owen's untimely death are focussing on her veganism...closely linked to her B12 deficiency. But what should we make of this? Is this a necessary health warning? Stigmatisation? Or something else.This week Shane & Anthony discuss this news story as well as several others amongs the animal rights & vegan headlines from the last seven days.Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFELThanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/cambridge-national-animal-rights-day-2026-animal-advocates-gather/ https://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/animal-rights-campaigners-urge-pope-to-condemn-bullfighting-during-spain-visit/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/vegan-foods-to-get-official-fssai-logo-from-july-2027/articleshow/131499808.cms https://nation.cymru/news/animal-rights-protesters-storm-cardiff-tui-store-over-support-for-orca-prisons/ https://www.greenpeace.org/international/story/82929/the-2-5-billion-secret-what-the-worlds-largest-meat-company-is-hiding-in-nigeria/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62rpn2377po https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/05/global-meat-supply-chicken-pork-fao-report https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2026-06-04/father-of-woman-whose-vegan-diet-made-her-delusional-wants-meaningful-change https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/various/migros-advertising-animal-rights-activists-lodge-a-complaint/91545603 ****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Ant & Shane

Oh yeah, we went there! Following PETA's latest "plant-based diets give you more enduring erections" advert, we thought we'd ask David, Dominic & Paul to talk aubergines...and vegan diets, as well as themes around masculinity and what positive messages could be adopted by the vegan movement in this way.In this discussion we reference: *PETA's latest ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtvaXVyGp1Q*Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19CUzfCOvPc*The Game Changers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYsxJ4fgUGUAs ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.comLike what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Paul, Dominic & David

According to the Guardian this week, Lord Howe Island in the Pacific Ocean is now a biodiverse paradise for insects & other creepy crawlies. Hooray! And all it took was a 2019 programme mandating the killing of nearly a third of a million mice & rats. Sigh. Of course. This week Carlos is back on the pod, discussing this news story as well as several others amongs the animal rights & vegan headlines from the last seven days.Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFELThanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/27/lord-howe-island-got-rid-of-its-rats-and-mice-now-cockroaches-and-bugs-are-bouncing-backhttps://worldanimalnews.com/2026/06/02/alaska-court-allows-killing-of-black-brown-bears-despite-ongoing-lawsuit/?shem=rimspwouoehttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/03/antibiotics-use-in-livestock-rise-un-fao?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Otherhttps://www.lincsonline.co.uk/spalding/news/holly-is-one-of-those-statistics-new-figures-show-3-000-an-9468199/?shem=rimspwouoehttps://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/28/elephant-happy-dies-at-55-after-being-euthanized-at-bronx-zoo/?shem=rimspwouoe****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Ant & Carlos

Wow! Did you see all the fuss following Billy Eilish's comments (saying that eating meat is inherently wrong)? But wait! It turns out she's wrong. Because inuits. And because privilige. Sigh. Luckily, as well as Kenny Torrella's corking article in response, Shane, Mark & Anthony wade into the furore too!In this discussion we reference Billy's original 21 second interview! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/D61i6t3PCsM ...and Kenny Torrella's response piece here: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/487818/billie-eilish-animal-rights-vegan-political-leftistsAs ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.comLike what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Mark, Shane & Anthony

Like gold prospectors keeping their ear to the ground, so many of us are desperate to find the optimal source of folk who are just waiting to become vegan & improve outcomes for animals...and it turns out they're all hanging around the cruelty-free lipstick aisle!This week, Shane, Kate & Mark read behind the headlines & give their commentary on the week's animal rights & vegan news from across the globe.Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFELThanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/21/hen-review-plucky-chicken-beats-the-odds-in-weirdly-uplifting-survival-story?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Otherhttps://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/15/france-to-move-marineland-orcas-to-spain-before-summer/https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/22/former-pakistani-official-calls-for-stronger-animal-welfare-protections-ahead-of-eid/https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/25/more-than-1600-monkeys-found-for-sale-on-social-media-in-the-us/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjep159x1njohttps://bbc.com/news/articles/c172zyqwrzdo?shem=rimspwouoehttps://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/uk-ammonia-pollution-hotspots-factory-farms/https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/20/around-4000-sheep-and-goats-die-after-ship-sinks-near-oman/https://www.euractiv.com/news/ireland-under-fire-for-downplaying-climate-impact-of-cattle/?shem=rimspwouoehttps://morethanmeatstheeye.substack.com/p/cruelty-free-consumers-vegan-advocacyhttps://vegconomist.com/studies-numbers/plant-proteins-now-cheaper-processed-meat-germany-uk/****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Shane, Mark & Kate

Animals represented by inflatables, onesies & other costumed representation are increasingly becoming part of vegan campaigns. How effective are they? And is it ever better to deflate for the animals?!Shane, Paul & Anthony ponder this niche corner of the animal rights movement.In this discussion we referance:https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122110405868810439&id=61574313177848&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=C244KMACOiRNLUX9#https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYbzXKXsGC6/?igsh=MTJuNHp2eHF6dzNvdw%3D%3Dhttps://www.livekindly.com/vegan-marathon-runner-fiona-oakes-wins-guinness-world-record-in-a-cow-costume/https://yaledailynews.com/articles/animal-rights-activists-protest-use-of-animals-in-yale-labshttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DYZtPqEKjx4/?igsh=MXMyMTdheTZsbzU4NA%3D%3DAs ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.comLike what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Paul, Shane & Anthony

The bulltproof logic of so-called 'exotic meat' company The Lions Kingdom, who also declare themselves to be sellers of 'ethical meat'. Even this isn't as ridiculous as the story of the person who narrowly escaped fatal injuries after entering a tiger's enclosure in Germany...As ever, we read behind the headlines and for this episode it's Anthony, Paul & Sahne with their magnifying glasses out & analysing the week's animal rights & vegan headlines.Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFELThanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/05/17/two-baby-cows-were-saved-slaughter-their-rescue-is-now-documentary/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFlibYYrvuQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qb-9Q0YhVAhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DYd0Q_ZjnOs/?igsh=ZzAyYmZtY2Q3eHVlhttps://www.countytimes.co.uk/news/26117870.peta-want-tombstone-sheep-killed-powys-a489-crash/https://worldanimalnews.com/2026/05/18/rhino-poaching-kingpin-big-joe-shot-dead-in-south-africa-amid-ongoing-rhino-horn-crisis/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2ev3p14kvlohttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/14/seafood-company-abuse-claims-fish-farming?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Otherhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy217yw7nxohttps://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2205613/sainsburys-launches-different-meats-stores#https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2205824/donkey-rides-uk-seaside-resort-banned/amphttps://www.agtechnavigator.com/Article/2026/05/18/are-climate-goals-undermining-animal-welfare-in-uk-livestock/https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/05/seabed-life-triples-after-bottom-trawling-ban-in-scotland-protected-area/****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Shane, Anthony & Paul

Blimey. There's a thorny one. Or is it? Could the answer be as simple as "yes" or "no"? Well, the length of this episode would suggest that Mark, Julie & Anthony either took their time with their one word answers, or there was slightly more to it than that.As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.comLike what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Mark, Julie & Anthony

Being a 'prok producer' can't be much fun as it is...so maybe it's just out of good grace that UK supermarket Morrisons is dropping several of its suppliers, citing a "challenging economic climate". As ever, we read behind the headlines and for this episode it's David, Paul & Dominic with their magnifying glasses out & analysing the week's animal rights & vegan headlines.Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFELThanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://www.fgr.co.uk/news/partnership-vegan-trademark-26/ https://bnrnews.bg/en/post/469799/animal-rights-activists-demand-humane-treatment-of-newborn-calves https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/cooke-again-accused-of-animal-welfare-violations/2-1-1990027 https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/lidl-two-kinds-of-vegan-caviar/ https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/You-can-get-a-free-tattoo-and-vegan-steak-sandwich-in-London-next-weekend/61653/ https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/markets-and-trends/meat-prices/morrisons-abattoir-serves-notice-to-pig-producers https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/11/joey-carbstrong-arrested-after-new-animal-cruelty-investigation/ https://www.newsletter.co.uk/country-and-farming/anger-at-deeply-insulting-ideological-attack-balmoral-show-billboard-from-animal-rights-activists-pushing-dairy-farmers-to-go-vegan-8541777 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/chris-packham-british-asa-b2975409.html & https://www.farmersguardian.com/news/4529588/ahdb-scores-victory-chris-packham-eat-balanced-campaign-row#:~:text=AHDB's%20Let's%20Eat%20Balanced%20campaign,from%20TV%20naturalist%20Chris%20Packham. https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/meatly-raises-104m-to-build-europes-largest-cultivated-meat-facility/2135425.article https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/ben-jerrys-doggy-desserts-accidentally-vegan/ ****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Dominic, David & Paul

Can a film of only nineteen minutes successfully advocate on behalf of an animal that is killed in its billions each year? Kate, Dominic & Paul get stuck into this short film- based at an animal sanctuary (https://animalplace.org/) and discuss just that. For more about the movie & to watch, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKEwKi6ccIc As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Kate, Dominic & Paul

How long until folk switch from saying "veganism" is so expensive, to "veganism is just the cheap option". Either way, latest research from the Good Food Institute suggests that buying some plant-based meats in the UK could save folk money (compared to if they were buying the animal counterpart). Mark, Shane & Anthony dissect this story amongst several others from the last 7 days of animal rights & vegan news.Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFELThanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://www.poultryworld.net/the-industrymarkets/market-trends-analysis-the-industrymarkets-2/intensive-pig-and-poultry-farming-in-the-ammonia-spotlight/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8jv8322z88o https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/animal-cruelty-7032335-May2026/ https://qrnews.kz/en/news/animal-cruelty-fines-to-increase-and-penalties-to-be-strengthened-5MF21 https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/companies-not-following-through-on-welfare-commitments-report-warns/718417.articlehttps://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/plant-based-diet-cuts-climate-impact-by-more-than-half-412359 https://www.pcrm.org/news/health-nutrition/vegan-diet-during-pregnancy-shows-no-difference-health-outcomes-babies https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/world/europe/france-orcas-killer-whales.html?unlocked_article_code=1.gVA._MxP.TTttZdvwtBmY&smid=nytcore-ios-shareveganfoodandliving.com/news/plant-based-prices-cheaper-beef/ https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/happening-now-peta-bulls-encased-in-cement-arrested-while-blocking-pepsico-hq-to-protest-animal-abuse-in-sugar-supply-chain/ ****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Shane, Mark & Ant

Pre-owned fishing rods, sentimental wooly jumpers & a vegan poultry farmer; it's no wonder we couldn't agree on our responses! We've got a whole range of correspondence from you fabulous listeners over the last couple of months, so here to sift through & respond to your messages are Julie, Shane & Anthony.We love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.comAaaaaaand, we make reference to our Ko-Fi page, where you can contribute to our efforts to make the pod even slicker for everyone to listen to: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Shane, Julie & Anthony

The latest plot twist in the Ridglan Farms actions is surprisingly corporate...and seems to be resulting in the dogs being released! But how do Anthony, Julie & Shane feel about millions of dollars being given to the 'jailors' of these innocent beings? The trio dissect this story amongst several others from the last 7 days of animal rights & vegan news.Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFELThanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://www.northern-times.co.uk/news/we-took-no-pleasure-in-disturbing-golfers-say-animal-right-433600/ https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/breaking-first-ever-investigation-into-wool-farm-with-ties-to-hm-group-reveals-extreme-cruelty-to-sheep/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/04/25/sloth-world-shut-down-after-31-die-in-florida/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/01/greenpeace-interrupts-meeting-of-meat-giant-jbs/ https://vegconomist.com/studies-numbers/global-veganism-data-major-blind-spot-faunalytics-report-finds/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c87q0l5zpj1o https://news.mongabay.com/2026/04/as-walk-for-peace-begins-in-sri-lanka-activists-call-for-animal-rights/ https://www.fox6now.com/news/ridglan-farms-beagles-fate-major-announcement-coming-thursday https://www.independent.co.uk/news/wisconsin-madison-florida-alabama-b296765html3. https://www.fwi.co.uk/livestock/poultry/defra-defends-poultry-stats-amid-claims-25m-birds-missinghttps://www.greenqueen.com.hk/europe-plant-protein-legumes-fava-bean-demand-health-cost/ ****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Shane, Julie & Ant

Loook what they were talking about in parliament back in March: https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2026-03-19/debates/CAFE1303-3A79-4EDD-847B-B66FF4C6A039/GoodFoodCycleStrategy Is the future plant-based and precisely fermented? Will people be resistant? And do we need to spend millions of pounds for a new research centre in Leeds...pulses do already exist of course! Mark, Julie & Ant discuss these latest rumblings and share their opinions on this sort of development.As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.comLike what we do? Want it to sound even better? Consider donating to our ko-fi page https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Julie, Mark & Ant

If a couple of dozen activists can liberate 23 dogs in March, how many dogs can be liberated by a thousand activists in April? Tragically, none. But is the national news coverage worth it in the long run? Anthony, Julie & Mark dissect this story amongst several others from the last 7 days of animal rights & vegan news.Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFELThanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/mercedes-benz-c-class-vegan-interior/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8x72lvlgwlo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cp864m61d0mo https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/moby-pledges-coachella-profits-animal-rights/ https://www.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26042148.greggs-update-vegan-sausage-roll-supply-problems/ https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/19/us/animal-rights-protest-wisconsin https://www.democracynow.org/2026/4/21/ridglan_farms_animal_rescue_robinson_dane4dogs https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/04/18/live-rescue-of-2000-beagles-begins-day-early-at-us-facility/https://ourworldindata.org/most-people-care-about-farm-animals-our-food-system-doesnt-reflect-that https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c24882dem6pohttps://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/04/22/iceland-faces-pressure-over-possible-return-of-fin-whale-hunt/ https://www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026/04/21/mp-leads-cross-party-call-for-mandatory-animal-welfare-labelling-on-meat-products/ https://www.nutritioninsight.com/news/tosla-geltor-signaling-collagen-shot-beauty-supplement.html ****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Mark, Julie & Ant

There's a fine line between being badass & being reckless...so where does 'open rescue' fall? Are Wayne Hsiung, Zoe Rosenberg & the gang all brave animal rights warriors who are putting their liberty on the line...or are their actions misguided & depleting our resources as a movement? Dominic, Shane & Anthony discuss this thorny and very relevant topic.As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.comLike what we do? Want it to sound even better? Consider donating to our ko-fi page https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Shane, Dominic & Ant

The Labour Party's U-Turn on banning fur & foie gras has reduced Paul to...disappointment. Ouch! He is joined by Julie & Dominic this week for a critical and analytical eye on the last seven days of animal rights and vegan news.Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFELThanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/animal-charity-overwhelmed-rabbits-pets-33764579.amphttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15732079/amp/animal-rights-activist-frees-lobster.htmlhttps://www.thesun.co.uk/news/38762583/vegan-prisoners-religion-rights-prison-diet-shake-up/vhttps://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/colombia-to-euthanize-cocaine-hippos-pablo-escobar/https://www.fwi.co.uk/livestock/health-welfare/livestock-diseases/bovine-tb/defra-awards-15m-badger-vaccination-contracthttps://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/04/14/us-authorities-seize-50000-shark-fins-worth-over-one-million-dollars/https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/apr/07/peter-greste-court-finding-animal-cruelty-footage-grave-consequences-press-freedom-ntwnfb?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Otherhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/02/maryland-20-year-sentence-pet-crematorium-scam?CMP=share_btn_urlhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/05/labour-back-down-foie-gras-fur-bans-eu-trade-deal?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Dominic, Paul & Kate

In a social justice movement where we work tirelessly for innocent sentient beings, it can be tempting to become martyrs that don't consider our own needs. But Dr Ishani Rao would argue that this isn't what is best for animals. Kate & Ant talk to the author of 'Choosing Compassion' (Mark's Pick of the week a couple of months back) about using self-care to harness the power of our incredibly motivated activist community.For more on Ishani's work, check out her link-tree: https://linktr.ee/drishaniraoTo buy her excellent book, visit https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ChoosingCompassionAs ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.comLike what we do? Want it to sound even better? Consider donating to our ko-fi page https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Ishani, Kate & Ant

After nine years, and much hard slog, we're delighted to report that Hogwood Farm in Warwickshire, UK, is to be shut down! It's not all good news this week, but Paul, Julie & Ant nonetheless bring their critical and analytical eye to the last seven days of animal rights and vegan news.Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://www.rspca.org.uk/w/whatwedo/press/shocking-multi-animal-welfare-image-ai-generatedhttps://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/etsy-bans-animal-fur-as-industry-sentiments-continue-to-shift/2026040387275https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/03/animal-welfare-group-in-mijas-say-hunting-efforts-driving-wild-boars-into-towns/https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25998110.protesters-call-end-animal-sales-pets-home/https://www.farminguk.com/news/orf-found-on-nearly-90-of-uk-sheep-farms-study-reveals_68294.html https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/04/06/robot-lawnmowers-killing-hedgehogs-calls-for-a-ban-in-germany/https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/04/05/us-removes-protections-for-rare-whale-species-in-gulf-of-mexico/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74v0lglw05ohttps://www.newgreektv.com/news-in-english-for-greeks/greece/item/38655-greek-vegans-protest-against-easter-lamb-and-goat-slaughter****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Julie, Paul & Ant

Paul said "It's like trying to herd a bunch of very committed cats, all of whom have very different ideas"Julie said "It's fine...so long as they're actually vegan"Anthony said "They should all be more like Morris Dancers"Case in point. Three vegans with completely different takes...or do they all complement one another perfectly?In this episode of Vegan Talk, Paul, Julie & Ant discuss whether you can successfully organise vegans...and whether it matters either way!As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.comLike what we do? Want it to sound even better? Consider donating to our ko-fi page https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Julie, Paul & Ant

It's not that we're having existential thoughts or anything...but this week, we just wanted to take a moment to reflect on the very nature of vegan & animal rights news. Why do we report on it? What counts as 'news'? And how can different forms of animal rights news help...or even harm the movement?For this episode Anthony, Julie & Shane get philosophical & reflective over the last (nearly) three years of Enough of the Falafel.Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Julie, Shane & Ant

Do not adjusdt your sets. That is indeed a viral tiktok trend (or at least was; we know how quickly these things move along!) Shane & Ant get stuck into this and discuss veganism as a perfectionist pursuitWe refer to this article as a starting point, if you're new to 'Vegan plus Bacon' as a meme: https://www.mamamia.com.au/vegan-plus-bacon-goals-theory/As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.comLike what we do? Want it to sound even better? Consider donating to our ko-fi page https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Shane & Ant

Yes that's right, regular falafellers Anthony & Dominic have a new podcast where they rage over which Elton John album they like the best. Episode One drops today so look us up; we'd love it if you gave it a go. Thanks!Ant & Dom

You know that great long list of things that makes the dairy industry an abomination? Well apparently, if you change one of those things slightly, you get to call the whole thing ethical! Compassion in World Farming are celebrating the release of 'A Dairy Story' this week, but Julie, Mark & Ant are less sure.However this isn't the onlyt bit of vegan and animal rights news from the last 7 days that they're covering. Hold on, because there's eight others to whizz through in sixty minutes.Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://www.facebook.com/share/18ZxcpzkVL/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce84vm147ryohttps://ecopolitic.com.ua/en/news/schools-will-teach-compassion-and-empathy-toward-animals-the-ministry-of-education-and-science-has-approved-a-program-to-this-effect/https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/catholics-may-receive-organ-transplants-animals-vatican-says-2026-03-24/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/23/shooting-restricted-six-british-wild-birds-halt-population-declinehttps://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/moby-to-speak-at-vegan-camp-out-2026/https://kmph.com/news/local/four-animal-rights-activists-charged-after-taking-ill-baby-goats-from-stratford-dairyhttps://www.farminguk.com/news/uk-food-supply-at-risk-of-catastrophic-failure-by-2030-report-warns_68225.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/26/labour-pledges-ban-trail-hunting-public-consultation ****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Julie, Mark & Ant

Whether or not Emma Beddington genuinely is primarily vegan for her mental health, her article in the Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/18/why-am-i-a-vegan-i-do-it-for-my-mental-health) released at the start of this year raises a few questions about going vegan for...selfish(?) reasons. Discussing the article and a few other things besides are Paul, Dominic & Shane.As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.comLike what we do? Want it to sound even better? Consider donating to our ko-fi page https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Shane, Paul & Dominic

Wales' first plant-based hotel is soon set to open...but is it safe to stay in the old building with the Macbeths?!?! On a more serious note, we welcome David onto the show for the first times this week & along with Ant, Shane & Dominic, the gang take an hour to analyse a total of 10 bits of animal rights/vegan news from the last 7 days.Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://www.animals24-7.org/2026/03/16/ridglan-farms-raid-on-march-15-2026-were-any-beagles-rescued/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/us/politics/maga-animal-rights-experiments-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.SlA.EMU6.TkvECtlq4goj&smid=nytcore-ios-share https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brazil-unveils-major-animal-protection-reforms-during-national-animals-week/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/hundreds-march-for-animal-rights-in-city-seek-reforms-to-end-cruelty/articleshow/129593960.cms https://news.stv.tv/scotland/greyhound-racing-banned-in-scotland-in-landmark-win-for-animal-welfare https://worldanimalnews.com/2026/03/12/court-revives-new-york-citys-foie-gras-ban-in-major-win-for-animal-protection/ https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/meat-and-dairy-industries-are-derailing-climate-progress-report-finds/716414.article https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/mar/17/washington-state-university-veterinary-school-chan/ https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/482758/what-a-massive-blind-taste-test-of-vegan-milk-cheese-and-ice-cream-found-explained-in-one-chart https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/first-vegan-hotel-opens-in-wales/ ****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Dominic, David, Shane & Ant

Let's not dress this up: This episode features half an hour of Paul, Julie & Ant slating an absolutely terrible piece of 14 minute paid promotion by Channel Four. No-one comes out of this well!If you want to see what all the fuss is about, head over to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRpgzdk1ua8Don't try and leave a comment though; as predicted by Paul, they're not letting anyone else express their opinion on the film. Telling...As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Julie, Paul & Anthony

We can honestly say it was down to luck! A mixed bag for dogs this week, with a convicted dog abuser winning top prize at Crufts, dog-rescuers at MBR Acres avoiding convictions and the confusing story of British vets flying to China to care for dogs. As well as canine stories, Ant, Shane & Kate analyse a total of 9 bits of animal rights/vegan news from the last 7 days.Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://www.google.com/amp/s/metro.co.uk/2026/03/10/crufts-champion-convicted-animal-cruelty-keeping-filthy-dogs-kennel-27345556/amp/https://wildbeimwild.com/en/choking-spitting-death-threats-hobby-hunters-versus-animal-rights-activists-%E2%80%93-a-documented-pattern/https://www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/25920197.oxford-campaigners-join-greyhound-racing-awards-protest/https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14W6vpxdze1/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8xy79llverohttps://www.farminguk.com/news/uk-sheep-numbers-fall-to-lowest-level-in-living-memory_68136.htmlhttps://progressivegrocer.com/ahold-delhaize-usa-renews-commitment-cage-free-eggshttps://www.google.com/amp/s/www.express.co.uk/news/politics/2179206/labour-270000-vegan-diet-research-farm-closures-record-defra-net-zero/amphttps://www.idausa.org/campaign/wild-animals-and-habitats/latest-news/tell-canada-protect-seal-families-not-the-brutal-fur-industry/****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Kate, Shane & Ant

Drones freak out animals in ways that probably most of us don't realise...and they've helped highlight atrocities against animals, nudging the dial towards a vegan world much more quickly. So what should our stance be on them, as vegans? And what policies should follow?In this episode of Vegan Talk, Mark, Rich & Ant discuss all things drone vs animal, using an article from Wild Beim Wild as a starting point: https://wildbeimwild.com/en/impact-of-drones-on-wildlife/As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Mark, Richard & Anthony

The latest Animal Justice Project ad campaign is set to be seen by nearly 6 million people on London's Underground train system...and the pork industry aren't happy! "Emotional Blackmail" they call it. Well, listen to this episode and decide for yourself. This week it's Ant, Julie & Paul analysing the stories, of which we have 9 from the last 7 days of animal rights & vegan news.Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.To help us keep improving the show, you can head over to https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL and make a small financial contribution towards our running costs. Only if you want to and can afford it of course ;)******************This week's stories:https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/thousands-sign-commissioner-animals-petitionhttps://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/vegetarians-lower-risk-of-cancer-study/ https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/devon-somerset-staghounds-researching-deer-to-death/ https://www.fwi.co.uk/livestock/pigs/pig-industry-responds-to-london-underground-ad-campaign?fw_source=home_livestock https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/helsinki-puloet-parempaa-meat-dairy-plant-based-food-policy-2030/ https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/italy-plant-based-food-market-vegan-sales-growth-demand/https://www.peta.org/news/michelin-green-guide-wins-for-animals/ https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/doctors-call-science-based-dietary-guidelines/https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/blended-meat-balanced-proteins-market-hybrid-investment****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Julie, Paul & Ant

Amongst vegans, things don't get much more divisive than this question. Even Cats UK were sitting on the fence https://www.cats.org.uk/media/1023/eg12_indoor_and_outdoor_cats.pdf Nonetheless, Shane, Julie & Ant try to approach this question in as balanced way as possible. But which side of the fence will we end up on?!As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Julie, Shane & Anthony

Blimey. That's the good news; the bad news is that it takes us 37 minutes to get to some good news this week! Still, knowledge has the potential to empower us, so we stand by reporting on these things. This week Ant is back & joins Shane dissect nine bits of news from the last week in the vegan & animal rights space.****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.To help us keep improving the show, you can head over to https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL and make a small financial contribution towards our running costs. Only if you want to and can afford it of course ;)******************This week's stories:https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/480302/trump-slaughter-line-speed-usda https://www.balkanweb.com/en/u-preken-nga-nje-virus-ngjites-72-tigra-ngordhin-ne-nje-kopsht-zoologjik-ne-veri-te-tajlandes/#gsc.tab=0 https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/479784/colorado-river-water-crisis-cattle-beef-dairy https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVJj6tujOTo/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0e5l7ll31yo https://plantbasednews.org/news/million-participated-record-breaking-veganuary/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c743d9jpw88ohttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2r6jqm042o https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/19/why-iowa-farmers-swapped-pigs-mushrooms ****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Shane & Ant

Perhaps when you've needed to pay folk to lie on social media to help you try and win? In this episode of Vegan Talk, we examine an anonymous reddit article, where a user discloses the things that they (and others) were paid to do on behalf of the meat industry (https://plantbasednews.org/news/meat-industry-paid-to-discredit-veganism/). Is this a sign that animal ag is beginning to crumble? Or evidence that animal advocates will always be fighting an unfair fight? Kate, Paul & Ant strap on their tin foil hats and prepare to sail to the very edges of the Conspira Sea!As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Kate, Paul & Anthony

This week Tesco announced that their plant based mince is now CHEAPER than their animal-based equivalent! A milestone in a changing landscape of people's food choices? Or just a one off? As well as looking at this story, Dominic, Paul & Shane dissect eight other bits of news from the last week in the vegan & animal rights space.****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.To help us keep improving the show, you can head over to https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL and make a small financial contribution towards our running costs. Only if you want to and can afford it of course ;)******************This week's stories:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OKEwKi6ccIc&fbclid=IwRlRTSAQEO8dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEet6G_TkohA2dQB-HWTot68XIM9fSddb94MUqs7fGMy5nyueWBo-xjqBufQPI_aem_UfiLNaOhn1WrUGofIUCgbg https://news.ohsu.edu/2026/02/11/ohsu-enters-discussions-to-transition-onprc-to-primate-sanctuary https://www.unilad.com/news/sport/world-cup-morocco-activists-warning-dogs-slaughtered-787313-20260218 https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/berlin-bonvivant-sixth-vegan-michelin-star-restaurant/ https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/city-building-once-again-vandalised-by-activists-calling-for-427357/ https://apnews.com/article/brazil-carnival-dogs-protest-rio-cbefd4a06ee66b20369f172354adfd8c https://www.tescoplc.com/plant-based-food-back-in-growth-for-first-time-in-years-thanks-to-veg-led-scratch-cooking-trend/ https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/eu-backs-denmark-s-1bn-plan-to-take-farms-out-of-production-904323 https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/uk-vegans-incompatible-diets-relationship-dealbreaker/ (make a tenuous link to valentine's day if you want!)****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Paul, Julie & Ant

Essential hard-hitting content...or just bloody depressing? Make, Shane, Kate & Ant examine all things Antimicrobial Resistance and pandemic prevention with Alice the Pig Vet, aka Dr Alice Brough. It's a tough watch, but we're with you all the way listeners xFor more about the movie & to watch, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAYHTr7NDdQAs ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Mark, Kate, Shane & Anthony

The phrase 'Post Milk Generation' is such a confusing one, isn't it? What could it possibly mean? No wonder the UK Supreme Court has banned its use on oat milk- sorry, oat drink- cartons this week. Thank goodness: I nearly bought that carton of 'Oatly' thinking it was made of...cow secretions?! As well as looking at the latest in plant-based semantics,Julie, Paul & Ant dissect eight other bits of news from the last week in the vegan & animal rights space.****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.To help us keep improving the show, you can head over to https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL and make a small financial contribution towards our running costs. Only if you want to and can afford it of course ;)******************This week's stories:https://www.travelnews.ch/english-corner/31296-animal-rights-activists-criticize-tui-over-dolphin-attractions.html https://themedialine.org/mideast-daily-news/massive-israeli-study-finds-vegan-babies-grow-just-fine-by-age-2/ https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25846020.edinburgh-named-one-uks-best-cities-vegan-food/https://www.gbnews.com/news/lincolnshire-news-theatre-showing-peppa-pig-stops-serving-bacon https://www.marinelink.com/news/animal-welfare-groups-mark-start-calf-535562 https://news.fundsforngos.org/2026/02/11/nsw-government-increases-funding-to-12-8m-for-animal-welfare-enforcement/ https://ukhumanrightsblog.com/2026/02/11/putting-animals-back-into-the-animal-welfare-act/ https://www.gbnews.com/news/uk/manchester-university-sued-because-pension-not-vegan https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/in oatly-supreme-court-milk-ruling/****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Paul, Julie & Ant

NEW EPISODE! Following our re-release of all eighteen 'classic' Going Vegan episodes, we present the brilliant Shane's story of going vegan in the USA! This Going Vegan series shines a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle, and this episode is no exception; a wonderfully insightful story of how someone can improve outcomes for animals in ANY context. GO SHANE!****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With our podcasts, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.Do also consider visiting our Ko-Fi page, where you can opt into making a small donation towards improving the sound quality of our podcasts! https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL is the place to head, if you value what we do & feel inclined to make a small financial contribution towards our running*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Shane & Ant

Sounds appetising, right?! Many major UK supermarkets have stated this week that they'll never stock chlorinated chicken...others stay ominously silent. But does this news change anything for animals? And how can we use this story to better advocate on behalf of animals? As well as looking at this story, Richard, Mark & Ant dissect eight bits of news from the last 7 days in the vegan & animal rights space.****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.To help us keep improving the show, you can head over to https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL and make a small financial contribution towards our running costs. Only if you want to and can afford it of course ;)******************This week's stories:https://www.fox6now.com/news/animal-rights-group-sues-ridglan-farms-seeking-legal-rights-beagles https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/01/27/protest-in-antwerp-against-cat-torture-networks-in-china/ (very upsetting details FYI)https://www.farminguk.com/news/only-four-retailers-rule-out-chlorinated-chicken-as-shoppers-demand-clarity_67955.html https://www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/india-launches-first-ever-animal-welfare-fund/ https://www.frontiersin.org/news/2026/02/03/cats-isotopic-fingerprint-fur-vegan https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/01/oregon-animal-rights-initiative-aims-to-ban-hunting-fishing-slaughtering-of-livestock.html https://www.drishani.com/books https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy82lk40wpo https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/is-livestock-farming-profitable-meat-income-environment/ ****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Mark, Richard & Ant

How can you tell if someone is vegan? They'll refuse your dairy milk chocolate gift, or any other gifts that result from animal exploitation! We've got a whole range of correspondence from you fabulous listeners over the last couple of months, so here to sift through & respond to your messages are Dominic, Shane & Anthony. We love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.comIn this discussion we mention the following article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjez98nylkqoAaaaaaand, we make reference to our new Ko-Fi page, where you can contribute to our efforts to make the pod even slicker for everyone to listen to: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Shane, Dominic & Anthony

GIVE IT TO US!!!!! Yes, that's right, we now have a Ko-Fi page, where you can opt into making a small donation towards improving the sound quality of our podcasts! https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL is the place to head, if you value what we do & feel inclined to make a small financial contribution towards our running costs.But of course you wouldn't have that money if McDonalds had kept all their vegan options on the menu. Alas, 80% of their vegan options have been dropped this week. The last bastion of vegan activism on the High Street has gone! Quelle surprise....As well as looking at this story, Shane, Julie & Ant dissect eight other bits of news from the last 7 days in the vegan & animal rights space.****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://www.telford-live.com/2026/01/thousands-of-people-signed-petition-objecting-to-chicken-farm-plans/ https://www.dailycal.org/news/campus/free-zoe-rally-calls-on-newsom-to-pardon-animal-rights-activist/article_6db8813f-c8a6-4f34-a1f0-6b2225488998.html https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/01/25/bird-flu-found-in-a-cow-for-the-first-time-in-the-netherlands/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/climate/epa-animal-testing-ban.html?unlocked_article_code=1.GlA.sO5B.e-3J-LGjhktB&smid=url-share https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3eddk53vxqo https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/262471/norway-to-phase-out-frankenchickens-by-2027-in-landmark-animal-welfare-move/ https://proveg.org/press-release/amsterdam-to-become-first-capital-city-to-ban-meat-advertising/ https://www.philstarlife.com/amp/article/333618-elephant-rides-in-indonesia-banned https://nationalpigassociation.co.uk/members-ony-animal-rights-campaign-update/ (just to note that this is blocked!)https://vegconomist.com/gastronomy-food-service/fast-food/mcdonalds-uk-discontinues-vegetarian-options/ ****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Shane, Julie & Ant

This January we are re-releasing all eighteen of our 'Going Vegan' series, to shine a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle.In today's rerun, we hear from the fabulous, Freedom!For the original shownotes for this episode, visit Episode 188 directly https://zencastr.com/z/-CiOmpOf****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With our podcasts, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Freedom & Ant

This January we are re-releasing all eighteen of our 'Going Vegan' series, to shine a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle.In today's rerun, we hear from the wonderfully talented, Emaline!For the original shownotes for this episode, visit Episode 172 directly https://zencastr.com/z/AALjxbog****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With our podcasts, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Emaline, Paul & Ant

If some vegans have children who become vegan themselves, why do others have children who end up consuming animal products? In this episode we hear from two vegans- Mark and Shane- each of whom have children who consume animal products (even if occasionally). Aspiring parent and career-long educator Ant also weighs in from time to time!As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Shane, Mark & Anthony

This January we are re-releasing all eighteen of our 'Going Vegan' series, to shine a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle.In today's rerun, we hear from the wonderfully inspiring, Elena!For the original shownotes for this episode, visit Episode 141 directly https://zencastr.com/z/FE1yN_St****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With our podcasts, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Elena & Ant

This January we are re-releasing all eighteen of our 'Going Vegan' series, to shine a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle.In today's rerun, we hear from regular Falafeller & all around animal hero, Mark!For the original shownotes for this episode, visit Episode 138 directly https://zencastr.com/z/9o8pke8u****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With our podcasts, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Mark & Ant

Unbelievable stats from a report released this week. But ditching animal products is apparently still harder to do than ditching booze. As well as this story, Paul, Freedom, Kate & Ant dissect nine other bits of news from the last 7 days in the vegan & animal rights space.****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/oreo-ends-animal-testing-peta-campaign/ https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-01-18/national/socialAffairs/Bullfighting-organizers-face-investigation-over-alleged-animal-abuse-drugging/2502830 https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/14/from-braai-to-beans-veganuary-nudges-south-africans-towards-plant-based-eating https://www.timeout.com/johannesburg/news/international-chef-sunni-speaks-brings-signature-vegan-oxtail-to-johannesburg-011626 https://www.farminguk.com/news/christmas-shoppers-ditch-turkey-as-lamb-and-dairy-deliver-festive-boost_67859.html https://www.google.com/amp/s/abcnews.go.com/amp/International/wireStory/horses-leap-flames-pets-church-spanish-animal-rituals-129305751 https://www.farminguk.com/news/higher-welfare-could-protect-farm-incomes-research-suggests_67864.html https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news /a-fifth-of-brits-taking-part-in-veganuary/714062.article https://www.theempathyproject.co.uk/film (a new film being released this month)https://dogstodaymagazine.co.uk/2026/01/19/charities-launch-new-animal-welfare-evidence-centre/ ****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Paul, Freedom, Kate & Ant

This January we are re-releasing all eighteen of our 'Going Vegan' series, to shine a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle.In today's rerun, we hear from the inspiring Josh!For the original shownotes for this episode, visit Episode 135 directly https://zencastr.com/z/XbF8Y5Vi****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With our podcasts, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Josh & Ant

This January we are re-releasing all eighteen of our 'Going Vegan' series, to shine a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle.In today's rerun, we hear from the fabulous Julia!For the original shownotes for this episode, visit Episode 132 directly https://zencastr.com/z/SVJXddJH****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With our podcasts, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Julia & Ant

Despite the click-bait headline, this is NOT a judgemental discussion! But it's a tricky one; compassionate followers of a vegan lifestyle, pressured by their animal's needs and/or finance, left wondering whether they need to make an exception...and buy animal products for their companion animal(s) to eat. Ant, Carlos & Kate have all lived with companion animals and discuss their approaches to this divisive issue, as well as sharing some science & market research that may help folk with this element of vegan decision-making.As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com*************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.*******************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Kate, Carlos & Anthony