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"Grocery stores are a crucial arena in the movement to change our food habits — in the US, a whopping three-fourths of calories are bought from supermarkets — so we need to think carefully about how to approach them."

Supermarkets Are the Next Big Challenge for Meat Reduction: https://morethanmeatstheeye.substack.com/p/supermarkets-are-the-next-big-challenge

More Than Meats The Eye | Björn | Substack: https://bjornjohannolafsson.substack.com/

Björn Jóhann┃Researcher-Writer, Animal Advocate: https://www.bjornjohann.com/

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Captain Paul Watson is a marine wildlife conservation and environmental activist. Watson was one of the founding members and directors of Greenpeace. In 1977, he left Greenpeace and founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Today, he is at the helm of the Paul Watson Foundation.

We began our conversation by highlighting the incredible life and legacy of departed animal rights giant Brigitte Bardot. We also address the very bad press the announcement of her death triggered.

Then, Captain Watson shared with me his opinion on the infighting in the vegan community, the real reason why Japan...

We travel to Lebanon to meet an amazing animal rights activist who is harnessing the power of social media to spread the vegan message across the Arab world. Her name is Maya Kawas, she is a Muay Thai fighter and a journalist with over 300K followers on Instagram.

We discussed her most recent viral video and the crazy reactions it got from across the Middle East. The gender dynamics in Arab cultures. The Beginning of her vegan journey when her friend was sacrificed for a religious holiday. And much more.

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Rakefet Cohen Ben-Are, research manager at the China Vegan Society, delves into three key tactics of effective advocacy: the concept of vegan default, the identifiable victim effect and making plant-based shopping more convenient.

China Vegan Society: https://www.chinavegans.org/

China Vegan Society’s report: https://rakefet.life/ChinaVeganSocietyReport2025

Identified victim effect: https://rakefet.life/IdentifiedVictim

Vegan defaults: https://rakefet.life/DefaultChinaVeganSummit

Let's connect: rakefetc.biu@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakefetcohen/

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Today, we lift the veil on a world of lies, confusion, spying, corruption and hypocrisy. We expose the Meat Dairy and Egg social media war strategy unleashed against vegans. A real conspiracy of PR Firms, scientists, health experts, environmental organizations and more.

To tackle this issue, I have with me Maddy Haughton-Boakes, a Senior Campaigner at Changing Markets Foundation. Changing Markets has been doing amazing work investigating, documenting and reporting on the current mis and dis-information campaign about food systems.

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Which is the most effective animal charity out there? The one that has moved the animal rights movement forward the most.

Well, for the last 12 consecutive years, there is one animal charity that has been evaluated and recommended again and again and again by Animal Charity Evaluators and its name is The Humane League. Think of them as the smart kid of the class always getting an A+

That got me curious. Why has it been deemed such a successful charity? What explains their success?

To get some answers, I have with me...

These charities work in ways that are most likely to produce the greatest gains for animals, actively evaluate and improve their programs, and have a demonstrated need for more funding.

Learn more about Animal Charity Evaluators: https://animalcharityevaluators.org/

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What is your idea of the perfect vegan date?

Well, I have a suggestion for you. On the weekend of December 6 & 7 the Vegan Christmas Market of Montreal will be in full bloom. It is a delicious initiative bringing together the entire vegan community of Quebec, including many new food vegan entrepreneurs eager to test their products. And I will be there to try everything.

This is an amazing opportunity to kick off the holiday season and meet inspiring vegans. Starting with An Pham, the founder of The Vegan Christmas market, as well as Bodhi Gourmet...

Elin Pöllänen is the co-author of the only study exploring the link between the use of psychedelics and how we treat animals. The study is titled "Classic Psychedelics and Human-Animal Relations". Read the study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9266040/

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Special thanks to Cynthia, Adam (https://www.easyforanimals.com/), Astrid, Christopher (https://nolumberjacks.com/) and Andreas for voicing the testimonials!

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The Party Scientist is an entrepreneur, an event planner who has organized (might still be operating) many hiking raves. I discovered him on Instagram, where he regularly promotes his hiking raves through multiple accounts. He opened my eyes on the new trend of hiking raves, a form of animal cruelty I wish to denounce.

Authorities put damper on hike rave: https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/authorities-put-damper-on-hike-rave-3055859

Why Chickens Don't Belong in your Backyard. https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2214334/

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Corey Lee Wrenn, PhD is an American sociologist specializing in animals and society, the animal rights movement, ecofeminism, and vegan studies.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoreyWrenn

A Rational Approach to Animal Rights (Palgrave 2016)

Piecemeal Protest (University of Michigan Press 2019)

Animals in Irish Society (SUNY Press 2021)

Vegan Witchcraft (Routledge 2026)

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Dr. Vasile T. Stănescu is Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Mercer University. His research examines the intersections of climate change, capitalism, and animal agriculture, with a particular focus on corporate greenwashing and environmental communication.

Unparalleled Suffering is a multimedia producer who focuses on the plight of nonhuman animals who suffer intentionally violent and degrading acts by humans. He has extensively documented animal welfare conditions across numerous farming operations.

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Animetrics is a women-led research and capacity-building organization, founded in 2023 by two economists from Türkiye with PhDs.

We specialize in economics, impact evaluation, and research tailored to local contexts. We help animal advocates, especially in the Majority World (also called the ‘Global South') and Muslim communities, use evidence to strengthen their work. Most of the world’s farmed animals live in these regions, yet resources for advocacy are limited. We’re here to change that.

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According to a 2017 survey, 73% of vegans self-identify as atheists or agnostics.

That’s why I know this might not be the most popular opinion, but I deeply believe that leading a spiritual practice is not only a powerful way to deal with the struggle of being an outspoken vegan in a non-vegan world, but also an essential part of a happy healthy life.

To discuss the power of spirituality, I am joined by Victoria Moran. Victoria is a longtime animal activist, successful author (she has written more than 13 books!), fellow podcaster (she is host of th...

Seth Ariel Green is a research scientist at the Humane and Sustainable Food Lab.

Humane and Sustainable Food Lab: https://www.foodlabstanford.com/

The first paper I'm talking about: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195666325003861?via%3Dihub

The second: https://osf.io/z6rn2_v1

Maya Mathur, who runs the lab: https://www.mayamathur.com/

Andrew Jalil, whom I mention in contexts of Jalil et al. 2023: https://www.oxy.edu/academics/faculty/andrew-jalil

That paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-023-00712-1

Today, we compare two different approaches to advancing the environmental cause from two vegan giants: Jane Goodall and David Attenborough.

CORRECTION: David Attenborough is not vegan. "(...) though he has significantly reduced his meat consumption for environmental reasons and recommends plant-based diets. He no longer eats red meat and consumes cheese and fish, a decision he has called a "middle-class hypocrisy" given his public advocacy."

Both have released documentaries focused on the climate crisis, animal welfare, and their personal journeys into activism. Jane Goodall's documentary, The Hope, is available on YouTube. David Attenborough's A Life on...

I have a Big Announcement to make! In addition to the usual Tuesday episodes, I invite you to tune in every Wednesday for a special episode about the science of activism.

Every Wednesday, I will give the microphone to researchers who study the effectiveness of animal advocacy and vegan activism. Learn from them what are the best, and worst ways to make a positive difference in the world.

Since starting this podcast, I have come across strong - some would even say stubborn - opinions on what the way forward looks like. I even developed...

Throughout her life and remarkable career, Jane inspired generations of scientists, brought hope to countless people from all walks of life, and urged us all to remember that “every single one of us makes a difference every day – it is up to us as to the kind of difference we make”

To discuss Jane Goodall's life and her legacy, I have with me three people who have met her and whose lives have been touched by her life work.

I am joined by Dr. Mary Lee Jensvold, the Primate Communication Scientist and Associate Director at Fauna...

Did you know that most of the plant-based food you are eating is grown using animal products as fertilizers? Manure, blood meal, bone meal, feather meal, and fish emulsion, All obtained from the animal exploitation industry.

But there is a better, safer, more sustainable and ethical alternative: veganic farming. Veganic agriculture uses plant-based techniques instead of animal products to grow crops. So, for example, instead of using shrimp compost for fertilization, the veganic farmer will use vegetable compost, chipped branch wood or mulch.

To discuss this topic, I have with me Meg Kelly. Meg co-founded...

I want to discuss the tens of millions of hens that are kept in the backyards of your neighbors. There are currently more than 85 million hens in the US, at least 1,2 million in the UK, 2 million in Australia - and those global numbers: they were a fraction of that only yesterday. Virtually all of those hens have been bred by the poultry industry. And for everyone of them, there was a male chick systematically eliminated.

For me, this is a fire in the house situation, and I wanted to talk with other vegans who share that feeling...

Today, we respond to an episode from the Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, posted on April 17 and titled "The Best Argument Against Veganism".

For that episode, Dr. Peterson interviews Joel Salatin, co-owner of Polyface Farm and an outspoken proponent of regenerative animal farming. Joel Salatin happens to be featured in Chapter 8 of the Omnivore's Dilemma, the best-seller of author Michael Pollan. Both of them, Salatin and Pollan, have been instrumental in popularizing the idea that animal exploitation can be humane and ecological.

To debunk this Jordan Peterson interview and set the record straight, I have with...

Billy Nicholles is a researcher specialising in the pet food protein transition. He is based at Bryant Research, a UK research consultancy specialising in the protein transition, where he conducts research related to pet diets, with a focus on the environmental impacts of meat-based and vegan pet foods. He has published on the sustainability of pet diets, and on consumer attitudes towards alternative proteins. He was also formerly a Founders’ Associate at Omni, one of the UK’s leading vegan pet food companies. He has spoken internationally on the pet food protein transition.

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"Does eating eggs from your backyard chickens vegan?" This question just accepts the premise that owning backyard chickens in the first place is acceptable. Maybe if you own lots of land in a rural area, where farming already takes place.

But this idea that vegans from the city or the suburbs can totally adopt rescue hens, put them in their small backyards and, in fact, we should give that a cool name - like micro sanctuary- is totally wrong. It means we have accepted that this is the new normal. That this cultural battle was lost, despite...

Today, the story of someone who had the wisdom to let go for the better.

Her name is Catherine and she is the founder of SAFE sanctuary, which was the first and only farm animal sanctuary in Quebec, hands down the worst Canadian province in terms of animal welfare.

SAFE, for more than 20 years, was central to Catherine's life. Imagine devoting most of your time, money, energy and thoughts to one project. The sanctuary was part of her identity. Yet, when she realized that her health was declining and that put the lives of her...

Today, we are promoting neurodiversity. Maybe it's the first time you are hearing about neurodiversity. It is the concept that there is no one "right" way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and neurological differences in people - such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, OCD and more - should not be automatically classified as inherent flaws or deficits.

To discuss this topic, I have with me Sabina Bravo, the founder of Animal Law Focus, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing legal protections for farm animals, especially in the Global South.

We talked about the link between neurodivergence and...

Today, an exclusive window into a high stakes world, at the heart of the animal rights movement. Hear from the fundraisers driving the dollars that fuel the fight for animals.

Those conversations are very common among professional animal advocates, yet always behind closed doors... that is, until now.

To discuss this topic, I have with me Alice Muller Coleman, development manager for Balanced, and Liz Wheeler, philanthropy manager for Faunalytics. Among other things, we talked about the dangers of toxic work environments, what power do funders hold over animal organizations and why are sanctuaries the...

Today, we’re celebrating a powerful victory by Madeline Krasno, founder of Justify, against her alma mater—the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The university censored her online denunciation of the cruel animal testing conducted in its labs, but Madeline fought back and won.

She shared with me shocking new details about how the university monitored her social media and even planned to infiltrate an animal rights lecture by creating fake accounts.

We also discussed Bryan Kohberger—the Idaho killer who, surprisingly, is vegan. Plus, the launch of Madeline’s new podcast, which I am really excited ab...

32 years have passed since the release of the first Jurassic Park movie, now a cinema classic. For today's episode, we are revisiting the original franchise through an animal rights perspective. As the multi-billion dollar bio-tech firm Colossal is seriously considering opening its own Jurassic Park - let's examine closely the impact and legacy of those 90s era movies.

To discuss this topic, I have with me Alex Ventimilla Sanchez, a professor of the English & Film Studies Dept of the University of Alberta. He is also part of the team behind the amazing egg-truth.com initiative. Among other...

Today, we denounce the complicity of the media in animal exploitation. How they have accepted so much money to carry water for this cruel industry, promoting meat, dairy and egg while perpetuating biased and deceitful anti-vegan beliefs.

To discuss this topic, I have with me Donny Moss, a life long animal rights activists who launched my new favorite activist project: Veg Media Watch. What Donny does is scout through all mainstream media coverage of veganism or the animal cause, and call out media organizations or journalists showing a clear anti-vegan bias.

I asked Donny "Who...

Today I challenge you to dream of a world where 2 billion Muslims, inspired by their faith, decide to become vegan and embrace the animal cause. At the forefront of making this dream a reality is Green Islam, an initiative of Kind World Media, that reminds Muslims of how modern consumption and lifestyle practices are incompatible with the original ethical spirit of Islam.

To discuss this pioneering work, I have with me none other than the founder of Kind World Media and Green Islam, Zehra Abbas. I asked Zehra what to make of Aid Al Adha, an Islamic...

Before you attend your next pro-animal protest, listen to today's episode on why you could be doing more harm than good and how to make sure your protest has the impact you want it to have.

To discuss this topic, I have with me Björn Ólafsson, a researcher, science communicator and animal rights advocate who has recently written for Faunalytics: The Science Of Protests And Demonstrations.

For the sake of being a more effective movement, please share this episode far and wide. This is an important PSA episode on the science behind protesting effectively.

In this episode, we address one of the hottest topic in the vegan community: romantic relationships. We answer all the important questions. Dating questions such as: should I date a fellow vegan or go with chemistry and open my life to carnists? where can I find a vegan partner? can I turn my partner vegan or am I deluding myself? But also, questions about lasting relationships, making veganism sexy or choosing to have kids.

And to answer all those questions, we have our in-house professional match-maker, Rabbi Akiva Gersh, also known as the Vegan Rabbi. He had...

He is back! The legendary Gary Yourofsky is back from retirement after 11 years of silence, to sound the alarm on the dire lack of funding to animal sanctuaries - more specifically SASHA farm, a sanctuary he has volunteered for since around 1995, and one of the oldest, if not the oldest vegan farm sanctuary in the world.

Today, I give you an exclusive interview with the man who has moved millions of hearts to embrace veganism. We discussed the burnout that lead him to retirement, the behind the scenes of "the Best Speech You Will Ever Hear", effective...

As you might know, this movement is a big fan of debating non-vegans. However, debates around major deciding strategy questions on how to progress forward as a movement are much less frequent.

Well, for today, I am happy to present you with an exception to this rule. What you are about to listen is a clash of minds about Cultivated Meat, an industry worth billions of dollars that promises vegans a future without factory farming.

I invited one of the debaters, John Sanbonmatsu, for a conversation about the behind the scenes of this debate and...

Today, I am happy to talk with John Sanbonmatsu, the author of the new book "The Omnivore's Decepetion", which is a fascinating guide into who are the intellectual handmaiden of the animal exploitation world. To put it simply, think the carnist version of Peter Singer or Gary Francione. People like Michael Pollan - and if you don't know who Michael Pollan is, you are in for a surprise.

We had the chance to discuss some really interesting passages of the book, like the myth of humane meat or how farming animals is empowering to women. But first...

In light of recent news that the Trump administration is scaling back animal experimentation across various levels of government, such as the National Institute of Health, the Environmental Protection Agency and even the military, it is time to put to rest this idea that conservatives do not care about animals or have no place in the animal protection movement.

I believe that anyone willing to advance this cause and put an end to the bloody business of animal exploitation, indiscriminately of religion, culture, race, ethnicity or something as trivial as political inclinations, should be welcomed and supported...

In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves - these words spoken by Carl Sagan and were inspired by "The Pale Blue Dot" a picture of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 space probe from a distance of 6 billion kilometers (3.7 billion miles).

In the spirit of that insight, I asked today's guest, Rabbi Akiva Gersh, also known as the Vegan Rabbi, "Why does God not intervene to stop the horrors of animal exploitation?" That kicked off a fascinating conversation about religion and its place...

If you are a dog lover, this episode is for you. because today, we are talking about Brambles, a very special border collie who lived 175 years - that is in dog years - making her one of the top ten longest-living dogs, according to the Guinness World Records.

And what makes this story even more special is that Brambles was vegan. In fact, she is considered to be the first vegan dog in recorded history.

As a treat for all of us, I have today, with me, Bramble's mom, Anne Heritage, who I consider to...

This episode is a reminder of why we want others to become vegan. Not just because we care about animals, but also because being vegan is amazing, and we want to share this beautiful life experience with the rest of the world.

And to discuss this topic, I have with me Dr. Angela Crawford, a psychologist who wrote an entire book dedicated to this issue called "The Vegan Transformation", which explores the impact of a vegan lifestyle on our emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Among other things, we discussed if there was a wrong or...

This is an intervention. Vegan burnouts are real and I see it all around me, constantly. Stress and anxiety from the carnists around you: boyfriend, girlfriend, in-laws, mom and dad, even your own children. Constant excruciating reminders of the violence of animal cruelty from movies, tv-series, ads, your social media feed. And as an activist, which is a position we are all forced upon at some point, it is a whole other level of hell: hearing the same well-known arguments again and again, watching painfully horrific slaughterhouse footage, saving and caring for animals despite the financial strains and this...

Back in 2016, Sherry Colb and Michael Dorf published one of the most thought provoking book in the animal rights world. It is called "Beating Hearts", and it attempts to resolve a challenging question: How can you condemn hunting, animal farming, and animal experimentation while also favoring legal abortion, which is the deliberate destruction of a human fetus? If you are someone like me who thinks abortion should be legal but goes as far as not to even kill mosquitoes, than this issue hits home.

But more than that, this book is the proof that the secular vegan...

Baby chicks mailed by the national postal service, animal testing lab whistleblowers getting threatened by mysterious powers, polar bears allowed to be hunted, despite being in danger of extinction: this is Canada in 2025, as it faces what could be the most consequential election in its history, fighting an economic war with Trump's United States.

In today's episode, I am joined by the inspiring Liz White, leader of the Animal Protection Party of Canada, for one of the few conversations exploring what is at stake for the billions of animals whose fate will soon be decided at the...

Bill Rodgers ★ Regan Russel ★ William Sweet ★ Fernando Pereira ★ Bartolomeu Morais da Silva ★ Mike Hill ★ Tom Worby ★ Jill Phipps ★ Karel Van Noppen ★ David “Gypsy” Chain Beth O’Brien ★ Robert “Naya” Bryan ★ Barry Horne

Those are the names of the activists featured in the Fallen Warrior section of the North American Animal Liberation Press Office website, animalliberationpressoffice.org. In other words, those are activists who have payed the ultimate price, their life, for standing up to animal abuse and exploitation.

In today's episode, I invited Dr. Jerry Vlasak, a press officer and long-time animal rights activist, by profession a trauma surgeon, to...

A week ago, I came across the Kickstarter campaign of a vegan couple named Tom & Sol, to launch their fantastic illustrated book called Reynard the House-Wolf, which is all about escaping the city, reconnecting with nature, and growing curious, compassionate and loving towards our fellow animals.

The message behind this project, its philosophy, and just how thoughtful and talented Tom & Sol are, compelled me to support their Kickstarter campaign and invite them on the show for an incredible conversation on their journey out of the city and the power of their art.

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What does a Trump presidency mean for animals? Today, we answer this question by covering political news that impact the lives of animals. We discuss the price of eggs, the avian influenza, the appointment of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture, Tulsi Gabbard, Vivek Ramaswamy, the clearing of forests, and much more!

Robert Grillo is an activist, author and speaker for plant-based food system change. He is also the founder and director of Free from Harm, a non profit dedicated to advancing a plant-based, slaughter-free food system through bold and innovative grassroots action.

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For decades, we've held a clear and widely accepted picture of what prehistoric humans were like. Central to that narrative is the belief that they followed a so-called "Paleo diet"—a diet consisting of whole foods, heavily focused on animal proteins, while avoiding grains and legumes.

However, a groundbreaking study published this year challenges that claim. According to this research, our ancestors' diets were predominantly plant-based, including grains and legumes. This revelation suggests that early humans might have been more accurately described as gatherer-hunters rather than hunter-gatherers.

How did such a misconception about prehistoric humans ar...

Way back then, I remember how Israel was looked at very favorably by vegans. One media outlet called it "the global center of veganism". Online, I remember the many popular videos of Gary Yourofsky being interviewed on Israeli TV, always with Hebrew subtitles.

But since October of last year, since the brutal attacks and kidnappings perpetrated by Hamas, and then the violent retaliation of Israel, something shifted in the vegan movement. And I witnessed internal conflict not about how effective activism should be done, think about welfarism vs abolionism, but about the Gaza war. And when I...

Today, make the acquaintance of Rebecca Brooks, an outspoken vegan, for a casual conversation about the following points of criticism vegans often get:

Nutritional deficiencies: Critics claim that a vegan diet can lead to deficiencies in essential nutrients like protein, vitamin B12, iron, and calcium.

Economic cost: There's a perception that a vegan lifestyle is more expensive due to the cost of specialty products and organic produce.

Animal testing paradox: There’s an argument that some vegans overlook the use of animal-tested medications and products.

Family dynamics: Some claim that being ve...

I have always equated the success of the plant based alternatives market with the success of the vegan cause. If more tasty products come replacing meat, dairy and egg, than veganism is winning. Or is it? Today's guest, Miyoko Schinner, vegan icon and successful entrepreneur, made me think twice about that assumption. From food colonialism to cultivated meat, our conversation was a deep dive into the disconcerting world of the food industry.

Connect with Miyoko on social media. Also, consider supporting the good work of her sanctuary, the Rancho Compasión. More details in the episode's notes. Duration: 00:57:57

It is said that "money is the nerve of war", and in the war of making a better world for animals, the same rule applies. The only reason why professional vegan nonprofits, such as Mercy for Animals, PETA, the Paul Watson Foundation or SASHA Farm, exist and thrive is because of money. And that money does not grow on trees: it is the result of extensive fundraising efforts.

And for today's episode, my wish is for vegan organizations, both big and small, to become champions of fundraising. To help us achieve this goal, I am thrilled to...

There is a strong, impactful and clear Christian argument for veganism, and my hope was for Christspiracy to successfully make that argument to the Christian community. But I discovered that this is not what the documentary is about. What I watched was a patchwork of extraordinary claims that deserved some review.

And who better to deliver that review then Daniel Mascarenhas. Daniel is a Jesuit Seminarian, currently studying to become a priest. He is also the activist behind vegancatholic.org, THE resource for anyone interested in understanding why Christianity and Veganism go hand in hand.

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If you are vegan, let me remind you of how amazing that is. What you have done is breaking free from 16 000 years of conditioning that makes us humans see other animals as mere objects of exploitation. And by doing so, your world has grown livelier, more exciting and kinder. Above all else, what I admire the most in my fellow vegans is that independent mindedness, that capacity to think and feel against the strong winds of normalized animal exploitation.

And this is what today's episode is about: staying faithful to that independence of mind. To avoid the...

What if you could harness the god powers of AI to convince the world of going vegan? What if everytime someone showed skepticism towards veganism, you would know, thanks to AI, just the right thing to say to inspire them. That is the ambitious goal, today's guest, Ben Mazaya, is pursuing. He is training ChatGPT to become the perfect vegan activist, and he shares us with us today the surprising insights he got from doing that.

Try vegan activist ChatGPT now: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-modnU5vjL-vegan-activist

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Today, We are starting the year strong discussing the undercover reporting of Unparalleled Suffering. Unparalleled Suffering is a photographer, filmmaker and writer whose footage of animal abuse is widely spread. Your favorite vegan influencer, farm sanctuary or animal rights organization has most likely used his content at one point or another, since it is top-notch quality and freely available for non-commercial use on unparalleledsuffering.org

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In this episode, Unparalleled Suffering shares stories from his visits of ''Custom Slaughterhouses''. Get informed on what Custom Slaughterhouses are and the cruelty they perpetrate.

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do you know of any animal protection nonprofit struggling to keep its doors open?

Who came to mind when I asked this question? Did you think of an animal sanctuary you follow on Instagram? a vegan advocacy project you can't get off the ground? Or your local shelter?

This episode is my attempt to address this problem. To prevent great animal protection organizations from closing their doors or from limiting themselves in all the good they could be doing due to a lack of funds.

In this episode, I want to share 5 nuggets...

Today, we address the free speech threats animal rights rights activists face everyday, from social media censorship and reputational harm to detention. We will explore the risks of talking for animals in a world where animal exploitation is the norm.

To discuss this topic, I have with me Dr. Faraz Harsini and Madeline Krasno, two targets of free speech attacks.

Dr. Faraz is the Founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP), a non-profit which mentors and supports animal advocates. He is also a Cultivated Meat Bioprocessing Senior Scientist at the Good Food...

Today, I want to show you what the world of politics looks like at its best. When it is embodied by hopeful, passionate and inspiring leaders, who dare to dream of a more compassionate world. A rare kind of politics, light years away from the small world of calculating, cynical and power-hungry politicians. Today, we are talking to the candidates of the Animal Protection Party of Canada, who share with us tales of their uphill battle against a system that keeps them locked outside the centers of power. Their names are Liz White, Edward Fraser, Debra Wall, Irene Kay...

We kick off the holiday season with a returning guest of the show: An Pham, the entrepreneur behind Bodhi Gourmet, BOÏDA Outwear and, of course, The Vegan Christmas Market! What I offer you today is a behind the scene look into the organization of this once a year event that gathers vegan entrepreneurs from everywhere. But, more than that, I want use this episode to promote the idea of bringing carnists to vegan events. To show them how plant based food is far from being boring, bland or tasteless. To show them that vegans are real ordinary people,.,n...

Today we are talking with a vegan champion. His name is Bill Muir, but you better know him as Sergeant Vegan. Bill went vegan in 1992 and later joined the US Army as a paratrooper after the events of 9-11. Despite the challenges, he maintained his plant-based diet through rigorous training in deployment, including service in Afghanistan with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He is also the author of many books, including the children's book, The Adventures of Sergeant Piggy, Vegan Strong, The Ultimate Field Guide for a Kick-Ass Plant-Field Life, and a more recent book called Dead Meat: The Future...

In the morning of Wednesday November 6th, the world learned that 75 million American voters elected Donald Trump as President of the United States.

Since then, influential voices from the animal rights world have expressed their concern for what that political victory means to animals. They justify their worry by pointing to Trump’s animal welfare record during his first presidency, which includes: building a southern border wall across the habitats of countless endangered species, weakening the enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act, supporting the interest of hunters and worst.

However, his record was not all bl...

Cóilín Nunan is the scientific adviser to the Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics, an alliance of health, medical, environmental and animal-welfare groups working to stop the overuse of antibiotics in livestock farming. He has co-authored numerous reports on antibiotic resistance and antibiotic residues that highlight the human health impact of excessive antibiotic use in intensive livestock farming.

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In last week's episode, our guest Adam shared that he wanted to homeschool his son.

A few years ago, I would have frowned at the idea of homeschooling. I would have thought of it as something very marginal, cultish and detrimental to the future prospects of any kids.

But not anymore.

Today, I think that the institution of school is detrimental to kids, to our mental health, to social cohesion and even to democracy. And homeschooling, or any other alternative to schools, should be seriously considered by any responsible parent.

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For this episode, we are shedding light on the challenge of raising a vegan kid in a non vegan world. And to discuss this topic, I have with me Adam Walsh, an animal rights activist, a long-time vegan and a father who has deeply thought about how to successfully transmit his values to his son.

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Being an adult and vegan is already tough in terms of social pressure: it is not a surprise that most vegans will fall back to consuming animal products. So imagine how it is for kids who are raised vegans. What do they have to counter the carnist message they hear repeated in school, among friends and from parents? How have we equipped them to persevere in the ethical principles inculcated by their parents? And really...Are we even thinking about them and how to support them in their struggle?

Well, my guest today has some answers. Her...

As you might know, Captain Paul Watson, the founder of sea Shepherd and the Paul Watson Foundation, has been arrested in July of this year by Denmark's authorities. and this podcast is your chance to learn more about what's happening since we are talking to someone who is in close contact to Paul: representative David Michel.

David Michel is an American politician who is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 146th district in Fairfield County. In addition to talking about Paul Watson's Wrongful detention, in the second part of our conversation, we delved...

From 2011 to 2013, Madeline cared for over 500 monkeys at UW-Madison’s Harlow Primate Research Laboratory, an experience that left her with PTSD and ignited her passion for change. As Co-Founder and Executive Director of Justify, Madeline leads a nonprofit dedicated to advancing science without human or animal suffering. Justify provides a supportive space for current and former lab workers to share their stories and aims to shine a light on the realities of animal research. Madeline’s mission is to build the community she desperately needed when she left the primate lab in 2013, and to push for a future where scie...

As the only Buddhist Animal Advocacy organization in the world, Dharma Voices For Animals is uniquely positioned to use the relationships and contacts they have developed in the Buddhist world during the past 13 years to make our voice on behalf of animals even stronger.

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What if I told you that some smart people came up with a viable strategy to end factory farming for good. A way to channel all our activism in the most impactful way. A roadmap telling you where this animal rights struggle ends.

This master plan comes in the form of a legal article titled: A New Age of Animal Law, written by three animal rights lawyers: Jareb Gleckel, staff attorney for Animal Outlook, Grace Brosofsky, a public defender, and Cheryl Leahy, Director of Animal Outlook.

I welcomed on the show one of the co-authors...

Two months ago, in Austin, Texas, the American Veterinary Medical Association held a convention where its House Delegates voted to codify ventilation shut down mass killings as part of its new Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.

Basically giving their blessing to Big Ag for killing hundreds of pigs or poultry at once by shutting off air supply and driving up temperatures, to cook them alive, to leave them agonizing for hours before dying from suffocation or organ failure.

This, for representants of the veterinary profession, this was deemed not only tolerable but ethical. How can...

I believe we all want to see a world where veganism is the norm. But, sadly, opportunities to explore critically our different perspectives and beliefs in reaching that goal are rare.

So, for today, in the name of fostering critical thinking, I decided to gather three influential vegans to debate three important questions:

What are the most and least effective ways to advance the vegan cause?

Should we advocate for veganism or reducing animal products consumption?

Should vegans exclusively lead the animal rights cause?

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Robert Grillo is an activist, author and speaker for plant-based food system change. He is also the founder and director of Free from Harm, a non profit dedicated to advancing a plant-based, slaughter-free food system through bold and innovative grassroots action. Grillo has organized actions across the country where the powerholders of our food system are directly confronted and held accountable. Figures include Bernie Sanders and many other Congresspeople, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and the CEOs of major food industry conglomerates.

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Have you ever been disappointed by our political class? Thinking that our dearly held values of compassion, as vegans, were simply not represented. Feeling politically homeless.

Well, today let's confront those sentiments. Let's have an open conversation on the left, the right, and the place of veganism in that political theater.

To discuss this topic, I have with me Joel Matthews. Joel is a writer and academic preparing to publish a book called Human Supremacy, which is a fascinating reflection on the role of religion and western culture in our exploitation of animals. He has...

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Breaking Down Border Walls. With Myles Traphagen : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1477292/

Reminding You of Slaughterhouses. With Dr. Amy Fitzgerald : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1448618/

Lebanon Goes Vegan. With Georges G. Hayek: https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1438749/

Vietnam: Beyond the Dog & Cat Meat Trade. With Catherine Besch : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1364041/

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Are Micro sanctuaries the future of the animal protection movement? From Columbia to Alabama, microsanctuary owners share their thoughts, insights and struggle for a behind the scenes group conversation.

Jessica Wallace, founder of The Farm Micro Sanctuary: https://www.instagram.com/lopinalong_thefarm/

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Maxime is a fitness coach, with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. He is also an athlete who has competed in Ironman and Spartan races, as well as cycling events. But most importantly, he is the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching, a company offering coaching for people who want to get into shape.

In this episode We talked about everything related to entrepreneurship, from getting past your fears to managing money. After listening to this episode, you might be tempted of launching your own vegan business. Maxime's passion for entrepreneurship is quite contagious.

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When talking about border walls, we hear a lot about immigrants and immigration policies. But what we never hear about are the animals. And does it affect their lives when, you know, you build a fence stretching hundreds of kilometers or miles across their habitats? To discuss this topic, I have with me Myles Traphagen.

Myles Traphagen coordinates Wildlands Network’s borderlands program, with a focus on channeling collaborative efforts to maintain and restore habitat for species like jaguar, black bear and Sonoran pronghorn. He oversees strategic partnerships, communications and projects to advance large-landscape conservation goals in Me...

This week, take an exclusive look behind the curtains of some of your favorite animal sanctuaries. Discover the life and drive of the animal rights leaders who run those sanctuaries. And learn from their insightful experience dealing with the worst and best of humanity.

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There is one thing that Big Ag absolutely does not want us to talk about. And that is slaughterhouses. So let's talk about them, in depth, for this entire episode. Let's talk about why they are hidden, the harm they cause, not just to animals, but also human societies and the environment. And, most importantly, let's talk about how to close them down, for good.

To discuss this topic, I have with me Dr. Amy Fitzgerald, a Professor & researcher at the University of Windsor.

She has written multiple books such as:

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Today, I invite you to travel to Lebanon, in the heart of the Middle East, and get inspired by the success story of Lebanese Vegans, a non-profit dedicated to advancing the cause of animal rights in the Arab world. To discuss this topic, I have with me Georges Hayek, the founder of Lebanese Vegans, and the man behind the first vegan hospital ever, the Hayek Hospital, located in Beirut.

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The first vegan who walked the earth was Abu l-'Ala' Al-Ma"arri أبو العلاء المعري In today's episode, I invite you to discover the extraordinary life of this genius who was thinking of animal ethics long before we were born. A Legend who I want to commemorate and from whom I want to draw insight and inspiration in our current fight for animal rights.

To discuss this topic, I have with me Dr Kevin Blankinship, THE scholar on the life of Al-Ma'ari. He is a professor of Arabic and Islamic studies at Brigham Young University and is currently writing "Steal No More from Na...

The Art of Compassion Project is an international art collective supported by over a hundred artists from 28 countries that aims to support the compassionate lifestyle of veganism by donating 100% of proceeds from various art projects to non-profit vegan organizations. Through this effort, it also aims to build a strong international community of vegan artists who share the same vision—to use their art as a means to spread the vegan message.

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Today is a very special episode, because we are welcoming one of the "15 most influential vegan athletes" according to VegNews. Our guest, Robert Cheeke, is an American bodybuilder and vegan activist, whose most recent book THE IMPACTFUL VEGAN caught my attention. It is a dose of clarity on everything related to vegan and animal advocacy.

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Overcoming depression or an addiction, overcoming PTSD, stimulating creativity, and more to the point of this podcast, gaining a sense of connection with nature, a higher level of empathy towards others (including animals) and even a willingness to become vegan are all transformations that can be triggered by a psychedelic experience.

Then, maybe psychedelics are the powerful ally that the vegan movement needs. Maybe we should fight for them to become legal and more readily available, as they might provoke the cultural reset we need to overcome speciesism.

To discuss this topic, I have with...

Martin is vegan, just like you and me. One day, he thought "I want to do more for the animals" And so he picked up his guitar and started making clever, witty, funny and enjoyable songs about veganism and the animal rights cause under the stage name of "Vystopia". He streams his music online, and all the profits he gets from them go to animal rights organizations, sanctuaries and shelters.

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Animal rights organizations tend to be hyperactive on social media and this is nothing to say of the army of vegan influencers out there. Yet, is it the right way to go? Can't we be just a little bit critical of this proximity with social media, and self-reflect on what it means for veganism on the long-term?

To discuss this topic, I have with me someone who is not afraid of playing with daring ideas. A public commentator and vegan influencer, whose insights and critical thinking I find valuable. His name is George Martin, but you also...

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Vietnam Animal Aid & Rescue is an organization in the front line of fighting for animal rights. The dog and cat meat trade, bad veterinary care, and a growing consumption of animal products are some of the issues this vegan sanctuary is working on resolving. Join Rayane and Catherine, Founder and Director of Vietnam Animal Aid, in discussing the dire state of animal rights in Vietnam.

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In French, work or job translates to travail and travail stems from the word tripalium, which was a medieval torture instrument consisting of three sticks to which you were tied in order to receive a beating. Needless to say for many cultures, working meant suffering.

But nowadays, things are different. There is a variety of jobs out there with different levels of pleasantness. Still, it is rare to come across people who are truly passionate about their jobs, who find meaning in their job, the kind of job that aligns with your most deeply held convictions, a...

There are maybe hundreds if not thousands of vegan outreach initiatives out there. But among them, there are relatively very few seeking to open dialogue with religious leaders. Yet, strategically, I believe it is more valuable to share the vegan message of compassion with religious leaders than school children, college kids or random people in the streets, since those religious leaders will influence the hearts and minds of believers for decades to come.

For this week's episode, I want to turn my attention to Buddhism, The fourth most practiced religion with approximately 500 million followers worldwide. To give...

Back in 2003, the highest grossing movie was Finding Nemo, and that year Finding Nemo was competing with Pirates of the Caribbean, The Matrix Reloaded and the third Lord of the Rings movie. And it is understandable: the Pixar animation work is genius. The characters are funny and touching at times.The storyline is thoughtful and speaks to a wide audience.

But what really compels me about the story of Finding Nemo is its animal rights dimension. For the first time ever, we had a movie depicting fish and other sea life as individual sentient creatures. Of course...

About 7 years ago, one of my all time favorite ASMR artists, WhispersRed, also known as Emma, posted a video called "ASMR Dog Spa and Massage". And then 4 years ago, a video called "ASMR Veterinary Checkup". And in both of these videos, she's caring for a dog in a fantasy place called Whispaws.

So imagine my confusion and surprise when in 2021 she announced that Whispaws was now a real place, a sanctuary for dogs located in Serbia. I was so happy to learn the news and it just increased my admiration for WhispersRed, whose love for animals shines...

Queen Elizabeth II reigned over the United Kingdoms and the Commonwealth for 70 years, making her the second longest reigning monarch in history. She is remembered for her sense of duty and her devotion to a life of service, which made her a beloved and respected figure worldwide.

However her legacy is not all good as she is also remembered as being a passionate supporter of horse racing, thus contributing more than anyone else to giving a cover of prestige to a horrific industry.

In footage provided by The Telegraph years ago, she is seen visiting...

Terrorism, violent, criminal, extremist, radical, illegal. Those are the kinds of words attached to the Animal Liberation Front, a global anarchist movement fighting for animal liberation.

If you listen to media outlets or governmental institutions like the FBI, the message is clear: Animal Liberation Front activists are scary, keep your distance from that dangerous crowd!

In order to counteract this dominant narrative, the North American Animal Liberation Press Office was formed in 1994 and to this day the press office takes a proactive stance to communicate the actions, strategies and philosophy of the Animal Liberation Front...

To begin 2024 on a good note, I wanted to share a short conversation I had on the topic of Micro Sanctuaries. Have you ever heard of the concept of a micro sanctuary? It's a relatively recent trend. Basically the idea behind it is that you don't need lots of resources or space to provide sanctuary to animals who would have otherwise been mercilessly used as commodities.

It's a powerful concept and to help me learn more about it and its implications, who better than a micro sanctuary owner? So today for a special micro episode on micro...

This is how PETA denounces the horrendous exploitation of minks for making fur coats and accessories like lashes.

"In Australia and other countries, mink lashes have become popular. Their mink fur, that's been shaved off a mink's body, that are then glued in strains to a human's eyelashes for a fuller and thicker look. Mink lashes are often sold as 100% cruelty-free or safely collected from a free-range farm or even taken only after the minks have been brushed. Minks are the most commonly farmed fur-bearing animals in the world."

To discuss this topic, I have...

About ten years ago, Tamar and her mother (appearing in the cover picture) opened a small vegan Mediterranean restaurant in the North Shore of Montreal. That was the beginning of an entrepreneurial adventure involving launching a "vegan Amazon", and an entire line of ready to eat products. Join Ryan and Tamar in discussing the ups and downs of her entrepreneurial journey.

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Plant-based cheese is usually rich in sodium and trans fats, but poor in proteins or...flavor! Fortunately, the vegan startup Aviva has launched three styles of cheese (Cheddar, Gouda, and Feta) that are not only nutritious, but taste heavenly! Join Ryan, and Betty, founder of Aviva, in discussing the problem of finding plant-based cheese that tastes good, allergies, proteins, the cultural hardships of transitioning to a vegan diet, vegan entrepreneurship, immigration, and more.

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Salmon, Shrimps and canned tuna are the most consumed seafood around the world. In terms of vegan alternatives, there is a variety of mock meat options in the case of beef, pigs or chickens. But seafood seems to be the exception. Good vegan seafood products are kind of rare to find. But that trend is changing for the better. BY2048, a Montreal based startup offering plant-based smoked salmon, is part of that change. Join Ryan and Arthur, the founder of BY2048, in discussing mass fishing, the Future Ocean Foods initiative, going further in your vegan transition, what it takes...