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.

Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya_kawas/

Maya's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayaxkawas

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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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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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Anonymous for the Voiceless (AV) is an animal rights group specializing in edifying the public on the streets with Cubes of Truth and fostering highly effective activism groups worldwide. Join Gaelen and Ryan in discussing the experience of volunteering for this organization.

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Liz White, leader of the Animal Protection Party of Canada, believes that the key to advancing animal rights is to gain political capital. Join her and Ryan in discussing what it takes to become a candidate for an Animal Rights Party.

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Too many important animal rights stories fly way bellow mainstream media's radar. Thankfully, giving a voice to the voiceless is the priority of a few brilliant reporters such as Marina Bolotnikova. Join Ryan and Marina in discussing the behind the scenes of her important journalism work.

Marina's website: https://www.marinabolotnikova.com/

The bitter civil war dividing American veterinarians: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/23516639/veterinarians-avma-factory-farming-ventilation-shutdown

How cars ruin wild animals’ lives: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/23868483/cars-roads-roadkill-crossing-goldfarb-national-parks

Amid Bird Flu Outbreak, Meat Producers Seek “Ventilation Shutdown” for Mass Chicken Killing: https://theintercept.com/2022/04/14/killing-chickens-bird-flu-vsd/

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For Slaughterhouse Workers, Physical Injuries Are Only the Beginning ➡️https://onlabor.org/for-slaughterhouse-workers-physical-injuries-are-only-the-beginning/

⬇️Here's a list of academics and a publication related to the topic we talked about.

*Dr. Amy Fitzgerald, A Social History of the Slaughterhouse:From Inception to Contemporary Implications

**Dr. Timothy Pachirat,Every 12 Seconds: Industrialized Slaughter & the Politics of Sight

***Dr. Delcianna J. Winders & Dr. Elan Abrell, Slaughterhouse Workers, Animals, and the Environment: The Need for a Rights-Centered Regulatory Framework in the United States That Recognizes Interconnected Interests

****Dr. Jennifer Dillard, A Slaughterhouse Nightmare: Psychological Harm Suffered by Slaughterhouse Employees and the Possibility of Redress through Legal Reform

*****Dr. Jessica Slade & Dr. Emma Alleyne, The Psychological Impact of Slaughterhouse Employment: A Systematic Literature Review

******Dr. Stephanie Marek Muller, Zombification, Social Death, and the Slaughterhouse: U.S. Industrial Practices of Livestock Slaughter

*******Dr. Jessica Racine Jacque, The Slaughterhouse, Social Disorganization and Violent Crime in Rural Communities

********Dr. Kelly Struthers Montford, Land, Agriculture, and the Carceral The Territorializing Function of Penitentiary Farms

*********Dr. Arnold Arluke, Managing Emotions in an Animal Shelter

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Astrid is a French citizen and ethical vegan. As someone who has battled bulimia and as a vegan, she has the noble aspiration of becoming a board certified dietician to help people who are struggling with their eating habits. However, she recently encountered discrimination in the context of her studies, threatening the accomplishment of her dream. But she is fighting back in a lawsuit that could forever change a French Board of Dietitians which is deeply prejudiced against plant-based diets.

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A world where vegans are marginalized and excluded is a world where it is much harder to fight for animal rights. Join Tamara and Ryan in discussing the complex issue of vegaphobia, and the brave vegans who are fighting for a more inclusive world.

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Dr. Crystal Heath, founder of Our Honor, has been viciously attacked by the Animal Industry for denouncing the exploitation of animals. Learn more about her fight, and how she is bit by bit changing the veterinarian profession...for the better!

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The Vegan Festival of Montreal might be the best way to convince someone of considering a vegan lifestyle. Far away from obtuse social media arguments, participants are exposed to the full richness of veganism: from its delicious gastronomy, to the infectious passion of animal rights activists. Join Ryan and Louis-Alexandre Gagnon, founder & president of The Vegan Festival of Montreal, in discussing the making of this full-scale event.

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Michele and Andres identify as vegan conservatives. They represent a minority in a movement disproportionately embraced by vegan liberals. What sets them apart? And what can we learn from their experience to effectively advocate for veganism?

Watch "The Most Important Speech You Will Ever Heard": https://youtu.be/U5hGQDLprA8?feature=shared

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In 2015, Pope Francis wrote "Clearly, the Bible has no place for a tyrannical anthropocentrism unconcerned for other creatures". This was a clear denunciation of animal exploitation, marking the growing concern of the Catholic Church for animal welfare. Join Ryan and Daniel in discussing why Catholic Christians should seriously consider veganism.

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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 the Main Street Vegan podcast), and yogi, During the interview, Victoria references many great resources to kick start your spiritual journey. Visit the episode's note to access each of her recommendations and connect with her.

As always, I invite you to follow the show. Share the podcast with the staunch atheists you know and spark a conversation. Leave a good review. Every gesture of support is appreciated, thank you.

Connect with Victoria Moran: https://victoriamoran.com/

Listen to the Main Street Podcast: https://mainstreetvegan.com/category/podcast/

Discover Victoria's books: https://victoriamoran.com/books-and-articles/

A Prayer for Compassion (documentary): https://youtu.be/KuTpNGIbp-w?si=ODujxy2d6a2e87vC

The impersonal life (book): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/552115/the-impersonal-life-by-joseph-s-benner/9780143131113

Vegetarian Christian Saints (book): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1572385.Vegetarian_Christian_Saints

The Razor’s Edge (book): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31196.The_Razor_s_Edge

A Parenthesis in Eternity: https://www.joelgoldsmithbooks.com/product/a-parenthesis-in-eternity

Interfaith Vegan Coalition: https://www.idausa.org/campaign/sustainable-activism/interfaith-vegan-coalition/

Compassion Consortium: https://www.compassionconsortium.org/

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Egg-truth.com is the initiative revealing what goes on behind the scenes of the egg industry. Beyond the marketing lies of the poultry business hides a harsh reality of merciless exploitation. Join Nigel, Juliane, and Ryan in discussing the fate of chickens, the largest standing population of a single bird species in Earth's history.

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"Why chickens might be the biggest legacy we leave on Earth" https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/nature/animals/how-chickens-may-mark-human-beings-time-on-earth-geological-record-broiler-farming

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Farm transitions are the process of helping farmers transition from animal agriculture into plant-based agriculture. Farm Transition Academy was created to help farmers with that transition. Join Kennedy and Ryan in discussing this inspiring topic.

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Chris is a teacher who became vegan for health reasons more than 14 years ago. We talked about making good food, health criticism, advocating for veganism, and much more. Discover his vegan journey as a veteran vegan, and learn from his insights.

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Animal Partisan has been labeled as a "major extremist group" by the animal industry. This is a testimony of the boldness and effectiveness of their work in the field of animal justice. Join Ryan and William Lowrey, founder of Animal Partisan, in discussing the battles and victories of his group.

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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 Besch, founder and director of Vietnam Animal Aid, in discussing the dire state of animal welfare in Vietnam.

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A minority of people made the life commitment to exclude animal exploitation and cruelty from the way they live. Justin is one of those people. Join him and Ryan in discussing important questions, such as "Why do so many vegans revert back to consuming animal products?"

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Documentaries such as Dominion (https://www.dominionmovement.com/watch) expose the reality of animal exploitation using undercover footage. But what would a former worker of this industry have to say? Join Ryan and Colin in discussing the troubling economy of animal products.

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Chimpanzees have facial expressions, experience a colorful palette of emotions, and are capable of communicating using sign language. Yet, the law fails to treat them (and other primates) as the complex beings they are! Join Ryan and scientist Dr. Mary Lee Jensvold in learning more about what it means to be truly compassionate.

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Every year, billions of animals across the world are exploited and killed for pleasure and profit.

My name is Ryan and I have been vegan since I turned 18 years old. As the host of The Vegan Report, I am interested in meeting the good people behind the global fight for animal welfare and shed light on their important work.

I never shy away from bold topics. And I am always in the pursuit of offering grounded, passionate, and inspiring conversations for my listeners. But always with a fair and compassionate attitude.

The Vegan Report is available on every podcast platform and YouTube. Episodes are posted every Tuesday. Become a friend of this show now by Subscribing to the podcast.

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

Gregg Sparkman, whom I name drop: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/morrissey/departments/psychology-neuroscience/people/faculty-directory/gregg-sparkman.html

Anderson & Nelander: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4336/12/1/2

Piester et al. (2020): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0195666319312115

When I talk about Maya running several default studies, probably this is a good one to link to: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sustainable-food-systems/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2022.1001157/full

I mention a study on changing the size of the serving spoons: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-025-22495-9

Gwern’s laws of social evaluations: https://gwern.net/doc/sociology/1987-rossi

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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 Our Planet, is on Netflix. You’ll find the links in the episode notes.

To discuss this topic, I’m joined by the amazing Alex Ventimilla Sanchez, professor in the Department of English & Film Studies at the University of Alberta. We talked about the stereotype of the Ecological Indian, the apocalyptic predictions environmentalists love to make, the collapse of humanity's birthrates, the role of plant-based diets and animal welfare in the environmental cause, and much more.

Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-ventimilla/

The Hope - Jane Goodall: https://youtu.be/4ST6pqfCTy0?si=9s-k21fN35XuFxh3

David Attenborough: A Life on our Planet: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80216393

Dismantling Indigenous Stereotypes: Indigeneity and the Environment: https://www.fewforchange.org/blog/2021/11/dismantling-indigenous-stereotypes-indigeneity-and-the-environment

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Jurassic Park Is Not Just a Movie. With Alex Ventimilla | Ep. 85 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2139762/

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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 my own strong opinions.

But this is our reality check. A way to verify if our beliefs are backed by evidence and check if our perception of reality is not distorted.

So connect every Wednesday and become the most informed and effective activist out there. Thank you.

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

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

The Research on Nudges: How Plant-Based Defaults Work | Better Food Foundation: https://www.betterfoodfoundation.org/research-and-reports/research-plant-based-defaults-work/

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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 Foundation, the only Chimp Sanctuary in Canada, and Friends of Washoe, a non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of chimpanzees. She is also the very first guest of the Vegan Report (yes, episode 1). I can say, with confidence, that without her voice, this podcast would not exist.

I am also joined by Dr. Allan Kornberg, a pediatrician who first met Dr. Goodall in his role as board chair with the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Allan supports plant-based diet change as executive director of Nutrition for Families and as a board member with Physicians Association for Nutrition.

Other current affiliations include Treasurer for both Wilberforce Institute and Dharma Voices for Animals, two amazing nonprofits we have covered on this show.

And lastly, Madeline Krasno, Founder and Executive Director of Justify, the only organization in the world focused on the human cost of animal experimentation and the uniquely intimate, often painful bond between lab workers and the animals they try to care for. She appeared many times on the podcast, A testament to how deeply I value her voice and contributions.

Share this episode with the vegans you know - this episode is an inspiring invitation to action. For more meaningful conversations, follow the show. As always, thank you for listening!

Jane Goodall Institute: https://janegoodall.global/rememberingjane/

Fauna Sanctuary: https://faunafoundation.org/donate/

Friends of Washoe: https://www.friendsofwashoe.org/

Justify: https://www.whenwejustify.org/

Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries: https://sanctuaryfederation.org/donate-to-gfas/

Dr. Jane Goodall’s Final Message To The World: https://youtu.be/lfLKHY52ERc?si=_V3JhPoUExig3Pug

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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 the Veganic Agriculture Network (https://goveganic.net/). She also teaches the Learn Veganic (https://learnveganic.com/) online gardening course to empower people around the world to grow their own fruits and veggies at home.

We discussed why organic farming is problematic, the arsenic in rice, the E.Coli in lettuce, what it means to be vegan when the plants you eat were grown with animal products, and much more.

To learn more about veganic farming, sign up for free to the 2025 Edition of the Veganic Summit. It is 100% virtual. And again, 100% free. It is from November 7-9 Get your ticket now and connect with amazing speakers. I will definitely be there. Spread the word that this is happening. You can share this episode with your friends. Thank you!

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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 with me, who think it is time to sound the alarm bell and wake up other vegans to this unfolding tragedy.

So for this episode, a group conversation with Juliane Priesemeister, the ED of the Truth Organization, who are behind Egg-Truth.com, the reference for everything related to the poultry industry. Haidy Mansfield, Founder of Belle & Fleur, a UK based non-profit dedicated to rescuing hens. And Liz White, the leader of the Animal Protection Party of Canada, thanks to whom backyard chickens where banned in Canada's biggest city: Toronto.

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Egg-Truth.org: https://www.egg-truth.com/

Belle & Fleur: https://www.belleandfleur.org/contact-us

Animal Protection Party of Canada: https://www.animalprotectionparty.ca/

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

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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 me the perfect guest: John Sanbonmatsu. John has written the Omnivore's Deception, which completely obliterates the Michael Pollan's Omnivore's Dilemma. The Omnivore Deception is a true animal rights classic and I highly recommend it.

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Inside the Mad World of Meatistan. With John Sanbonmatsu | Ep. 79 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2063993/

Is Cell-Based Meat Good for Animals? With Leah Garces, Bruce Friedrich, Vasile Stanescu & John Sanbonmatsu | BONUS https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2018735/

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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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Learn more about Bryant Research: https://bryantresearch.co.uk/

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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.

For more conversations like this, follow and subscribe to the show. Please consider leaving a good review. And share this episode with the vegans you know. We need to alert our movement of these cowardly tactics.

Changing Markets' Reports: https://changingmarkets.org/campaigns/climate-misinformation/

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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 the popular rejection of this practice.

The Problem with Backyard Chickens: https://www.egg-truth.com/egg-blog/backyardchicken

Chicken Coop Market: https://www.factmr.com/report/2256/chicken-coop-market

Urban Chicken Ownership in Four U.S. Cities (USDA study): https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/poultry10_dr_urban_chicken_four.pdf

Got a wild animal damaging your property? It's legal to kill it in MA: https://www.telegram.com/story/lifestyle/nature-wildlife/2025/06/05/living-with-wildlife-can-you-shoot-animal-in-your-backyard/84025037007/

Retiring from Sanctuary Life. With Catherine Gagnieux | Ep. 89 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2192614/

Uh Oh Canada! Animals Need Your Vote. With Liz White | Ep. 72 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1987257/

The Brutal Truth Behind the Egg Industry. With Nigel Osborne & Juliane Priesemeister | Ep. 08 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1093447/

Bearing Witness to the Cruelty of the Hidden Slaughterhouses. With Colin | Ep. 02 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1042105/

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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 animal residents, who she calls her babies, in danger - she made the tough call to relocate her animals and pull the plug on the sanctuary.

This is an exclusive interview on what it means to retire from full time activism. I asked Catherine if she had any regrets, what was the reaction of her supporters, her thoughts on the future of Quebec and backyard chickens, and much much more

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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 veganism, Elon Musk and entrepreneurship, the obstacles neurodivergent people face at work, working from home, and much more.

Visit the episode's notes to connect with Sabina and learn more about the Animal Law Focus.

Also, for more episodes shedding light on the incredible diversity of people in this movement, including the diversity of brains, follow or subscribe to the show. Share the podcast with your friends. Let's celebrate, every week, how compassion for animals unite people from all walks of life. Thank you!

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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 ugly duckling of fundraising.

Balanced and Faunalytics are two amazing organizations that deserve your support. Visit the episode notes to connect with them.

Lastly, don't forget to show some love for this podcast. Follow the show, share this episode, leave a five-star review - every gesture of support counts. Thank you!

Support Faunalytics: https://faunalytics.org/donate

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Free downloadable Fiber-Rich Meal Guide: https://www.balanced.org/fiberrichmealguide

Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy: https://givingusa.org/

Hive Fundraising Community Calls: https://lu.ma/calendar/cal-hOZYN6fNvCzj3cK

People Who Support Animal Causes: Who Gives More? https://faunalytics.org/people-who-support-animal-causes-who-gives-more/

State of the Movement 2024: https://www.straydoginstitute.org/movement-2024/

Compensation In The Farmed Animal Advocacy Sector: https://faunalytics.org/compensation-in-farmed-animal-advocacy/

Why Sanctuary? https://www.secondhandstories.ca/post/why-sanctuary

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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 about. And how allies of this movement can emerge from the most unexpected places.

Check out the episode notes to connect with Justify and Madeline. Her initiative is groundbreaking and truly deserves your support. If you want to know more about Madeline's inspiring journey, check out episode 51 of the podcast: Waking up from the nightmare of animal testing.

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Waking Up from the Nightmare of Animal Testing. With Madeline Krasno | Ep. 51 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1678846/

Voicing the Unpopular Truth. With Dr. Faraz Harsini & Madeline Krasno | Ep. 59 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1794406/

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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 things, I asked Alex: Why does our sense of wonderment towards animals makes us want to abuse them?; Do Vegans deceptively make animals appear like children?; Do we exploit animals because of our conditioning or human nature?

Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-ventimilla/

Visit egg-truth.com and dairy-truth.com!

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

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

I asked Donny "Who should we trust in this media landscape? Does he think our movement has been infiltrated by fake vegan media outlets or activists backed by big Ag? Does political affiliation affect how we cover the animal industry? And much more."

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Veg Media Watch on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Veg-Media-Watch/61577254593597/

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Veg Media Watch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegmediawatch

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Note: the NY Times Journalist Donny referenced is named Nicholas Kristof: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/17/opinion/sunday/animal-cruelty-or-the-price-of-dinner.html

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

To discuss this pioneering work, I have with me none other than the founder of Kind World Media and Green Islam, Zehra Abbas. I asked Zehra what to make of Aid Al Adha, an Islamic holiday celebrated by families with the sacrifice of a sheep?; why she thinks Halal meat is a scam?; how vegan activists are failing to reach the Muslim world; and much much more.

Kind World Media: https://www.kindworldmedia.com/

Green Islam: https://www.greenislam.org/

Joey Carbstrong's Halal investigation: https://youtu.be/PJnE2XP5fCU?si=n_ffMB2eoOvsdyV-

Earthling Ed Muslim outreach: https://youtu.be/elLPtQjqddQ?si=Qe_oAivwWgnSUATd

Al-Ma‘arri: The World's First Vegan. With Dr. Kevin Blankinship | Ep. 37 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1427038/

Lebanon Goes Vegan. With Georges G. Hayek | Ep. 38 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1438749/

The Quran, Verse 6:38

وَمَا مِن دَآبَّةٍۢ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَلَا طَـٰٓئِرٍۢ يَطِيرُ بِجَنَاحَيْهِ إِلَّآ أُمَمٌ أَمْثَالُكُم ۚ مَّا فَرَّطْنَا فِى ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ مِن شَىْءٍۢ ۚ ثُمَّ إِلَىٰ رَبِّهِمْ يُحْشَرُونَ ٣٨

All living beings roaming the earth and winged birds soaring in the sky are communities like yourselves. We have left nothing out of the Record. Then to their Lord they will be gathered all together.

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

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

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

The Science Of Protests And Demonstrations: https://faunalytics.org/tactics-in-practice-the-science-of-protests-and-demonstrations/

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

And to answer all those questions, we have our in-house professional match-maker, Rabbi Akiva Gersh, also known as the Vegan Rabbi. He had a hand in forming who knows how many loving relationships, so listen carefully to his advice.

Plus two loving activist couples: George and Rachael Martin. You know George as Carnism Debunked, he has been on the show many times, and if you follow him on social media, you've seen Rachael too. And Rachael has the same burning flame for animal rights.

Then, Tom and Sol, who recently came on the podcast to promote their illustrated book Reynard the House Wolf. They are a couple of artists and activists living remotely in nature. Every time I look at Sol's art, I am reminded of how authentic and inspiring their life is.

Rabbi Akiva Gersh: https://www.akivagersh.com/

George Martin: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBa4PFp85WLj6T6HYVF0FdQ

Rachael Martin: https://www.instagram.com/elven.vgn/?hl=en

Tom & Sol: https://www.solanzorena.art/

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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 none other than the CEO of the Humane League, Dan Shannon. Dan and I discussed, among other things, who is his favorite employee, does he think big ag spies on his non-profit, the secret agenda of the welfare reforms he is passing and how he takes care of the mental health of his employees.

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

Today, I give you an exclusive interview with the man who has moved millions of hearts to embrace veganism. We discussed the burnout that lead him to retirement, the behind the scenes of "the Best Speech You Will Ever Hear", effective altruism and, as the man who reportedly veganized 8% of Israel's population, his thoughts on the mass exodus of Jewish Vegan Activists from the movement.

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Yourofsky's 1st Speech in 11 Years: https://youtu.be/5ENfdOs9q_c?feature=shared

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

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

I invited one of the debaters, John Sanbonmatsu, for a conversation about the behind the scenes of this debate and the release of his new book. Don't miss our talk, which is Episode 79 of the podcast.

And an enormous THANK YOU to United Poultry Concerns, who organized this debate and gave me the green light to release it as a podcast episode. They are an impactful nonprofit that deserves your support. Visit the episode notes to access their website and the original YouTube video of the debate they recorded.

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

We had the chance to discuss some really interesting passages of the book, like the myth of humane meat or how farming animals is empowering to women. But first, we talked about John's position against cultivated meat. He thinks that cultivated meat is a profound strategic miscalculation for our movement. I had the chance to hear him make the case against cultivated meat in a debate against none other than Leah Garces, President of Mercy for Animals, and Bruce Friedrich, CEO of the Good Food Institute. And he did that dressed as a pirate. It is an epic debate that deserves a listen, and you are in luck because it is available as a bonus episode of the podcast.

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

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

To discuss this topic and more, we are lucky to have Liam Gray, someone who is immersed in the world of politics. He is the founder of the Wilberforce Institute, which is a public policy think tank dedicated to advancing: the recognition of the inherent value and dignity of life; a market freed from corrupt, collusory, and coercive government intrusion; and intellectually diverse policies that benefit human and animal interests.

Learn about the Wilberforce Institute: https://wilberforce.institute/

White Coat Waste Project: https://www.whitecoatwaste.org/

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

In the spirit of that insight, I asked today's guest, Rabbi Akiva Gersh, also known as the Vegan Rabbi, "Why does God not intervene to stop the horrors of animal exploitation?" That kicked off a fascinating conversation about religion and its place in the vegan movement, the nature of evil, antisemitism and why does Rabbi Akiva think that the fight for animal rights is.... a holy fight.

I am full of admiration of Rabbi Akiva's tireless work of using religious arguments to promote compassion for animals in the Jewish community.

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

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

As a treat for all of us, I have today, with me, Bramble's mom, Anne Heritage, who I consider to be a pioneer of the vegan movement. Just think how, nowadays, we have so many vegan dog food brands and products, readily available, and all of that originated with Anne and Bramble's story.

In our time together, we discussed her ground-breaking book "Bramble; The dog who wanted to live forever", which I highly recommend: it's a short yet impactful read. Link to the book in the episode's notes. We also discussed the resurrection of the dire wolves, your local veterinary clinics being acquired by Mars, the chocolate bar conglomerate, cooking for your animals, and much much more.

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

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

Among other things, we discussed if there was a wrong or right way of being vegan, Jordan Peterson and the question of meaning, why vegans can be harsher with fellow vegans than carnists, how veganism is a religion, the resilience of vegans, and much much more.

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