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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledged that his administration would work to ensure workers and owners are protected, and the horses remain safe. The legislation has secured a veto-proof majority with 29 of 51 Council members backing it ahead of a scheduled floor vote on October 22. If passed, the law will implement a phased ban, culminating in a complete prohibition of all horse-drawn carriage operations by June 1, 2028...

As well as this story, Paul, David & Dominic will be discussing several others bits of news that have surfaced in the vegan & animal rights space in the last 7 days.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.  Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.  If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/amp/business/companies/20261011/87-of-dog-meat-farms-closed-ahead-of-february-ban

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/18/us/kansas-city-cows-crash.html

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/15/vienna-austria-dog-owners-dilute-pet-urine-trees

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq398rjewd1jo

https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/halt-decline-of-local-uk-abattoirs-government-urged/724911.article

https://karlismyunkle.com/2026/10/18/between-species-viva-and-speciesism-wtf-challenge-the-commodification-of-female-bodies-at-frieze-london/

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/10/investigation-underway-after-intruders-break-into-east-idaho-farm-and-set-1500-mink-loose/

https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/us-news/1500-mink-escape-from-oregon-farm-after-fence-is-cut-open/

https://metro.co.uk/2026/10/15/new-york-plans-ban-horse-drawn-carriages-150-years-29707374/

https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/tight-meat-and-dairy-supply-expected-to-continue-into-2027/724882.article

https://www.vegansociety.com/news/news/seven-ten-willing-cut-meat-and-dairy-improve-food-security

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Paul, Dominic & David

We're not bashing PETA. We're just wondering; what's with these wacky headlines? Do they work? Do they cheapen the vegan cause? And do we just leave them to it? Anthony & Shane weigh up the pros, the cons and the faux fur plastic warhammer figurines in this episode.

We mention these news articles & campaigns in the discussion, amongst others...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-38802938

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/peta-attacks-nintendo-over-fur-wearing-mario-flna119126

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/feb/14/peta-pork-free-menus-peppa-pig-big-family-show-grimsby

https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2026-03-31/calls-for-eggs-to-be-swapped-for-potatoes-to-modernise-easter-event

https://www.theoldhamtimes.co.uk/news/26429414.peta-wants-vegan-only-black-pudding-bury-championship/

https://www.tivysideadvertiser.co.uk/news/26431787.peta-call-replace-aberaeron-mackerel-fiesta-cabbage/

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

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Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Shane & Anthony

After receiving a compaint, VIVA have removed posters from London buses with a picture of a pig and the phrase: "Next stop: The Gas Chamber". Was this justified? Did they know this would happen all along? Are there better ways to advocate for pigs? Much to discuss. As well as this story, Svenne, Mark & Shane will be discussing several others bits of news that have surfaced in the vegan & animal rights space in the last 7 days.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.  Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.  If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/10/world/europe/tiger-attack-wildlife-park-man-dead.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20261012&instance_id=183423&nl=the-morning&regi_id=132256467&segment_id=227986&user_id=c35e74230858fa3b1856765f41c87aea

https://pressreleasehub.pa.media/article/worlds-longest-animal-welfare-petition-marched-through-london-85968.html

https://jewishvoiceforliberation.org.uk/article/uklfi-at-it-again-this-time-its-the-vegans/

https://www.upworthy.com/queens-brian-may-turned-157-acres-of-private-land-into-a-100000-tree-reserve-and-animal-rescue/

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/13/mamdani-menin-horse-drawn-carriages-nyc-01116617

https://viva.org.uk/blog/viva-pig-gassing-bus-adverts-removed-by-transport-for-london/

https://metro.co.uk/2026/10/06/dairy-farmers-hit-drag-swear-cows-gold-standard-farm-29562604/

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/10/13/sexual-violence-against-animals-in-india/

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/business/bass-fishing-college-recruitment.html?unlocked_article_code=1.G1E.Uv91.LcDyRMVAqh-Z&smid=nytcore-ios-share

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/10/10/18000-chickens-die-in-fire-at-organic-egg-farm-in-the-netherlands/

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/oct/06/rspca-vice-president-quits-chicken-welfare-standards?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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Svenne, Mark & Shane

Many non-vegans would strongly agree with this question; but might there be an argument from vegans themselves, that sometimes the best animal advocacy involves silence from ourselves? Exploring the sound of silence in this episode are Dominic, David & Richard

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

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Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Dominic, David & Richard

What an Education some of England's prestigious public schools give its students: Teaching them how to chorale beagles into tearing innocent animals limb from limb, as revealed on the Hunt Saboteaur's website this week. And they say vegan parents indoctrinate their children...

As well as this story, Carlos, Anthony & Shane will be discussing several others bits of news that have surfaced in the vegan & animal rights space in the last 7 days.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.  Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.  If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/10/02/animal-welfare-programme-to-expand-in-schools

https://www.romania-insider.com/society/thousands-march-animal-rights-bucharest

https://www.reutersconnect.com/item/animal-rights-protest-in-amsterdam-netherlands/dGFnOnJldXRlcnMuY29tLDIwMjY6bmV3c21sX01UMU5VUlBITzAwMDdUUzExSw

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxm2qmpy57ggo

https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/10/01/animal-rights-campaigners-call-on-council-to-enact-stronger-welfare-policies/

https://www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026/10/02/cages-plaid/

https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/lessons-in-hare-hunting-inside-britains-school-beagle-packs/

https://www.farminguk.com/news/ai-welfare-cameras-rolled-out-across-46-m-s-dairy-farms_69081.html

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/04/mandatory-inspections-fish-slaughterhouses-england-wales

https://metro.co.uk/2026/10/05/trump-baffles-crowd-asking-vegans-eat-lettuce-day-long-29678637/

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Carlos, Anthony & Shane

Published on youtube under the title 'I exposed my dad's evil industry', this hour long film explores the relationship between a vegan activist & his slaughterhouse-working father. What do Julie & Anthony make of the film? And where does it sit amongst other animal rights films? Paul asks the questions in this Vegan Talk episode. 

To watch the film, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qb-9Q0YhVA

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

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Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Julie, Paul & Anthony

Yes, not only has MBR Acres been the subject of an open rescue this week, but a Smithfields meat plant in the US has seen 100 workers walk out in protest. Is animal oppression falling apart in front of our very eyes?! We can only hope...

As well as this news, Anthony & Shane will be discussing several others stories from the week's vegan & animal rights space.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.  Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.  If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/animal-rights-campaigners-to-stage-protest-against-live-expo-345598/ 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/yes-rick-wakeman-show-rescue-bears-animal-sanctuary-1235633995/ 

https://www.grilled.media/data-meat-industry-water-use/ 

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/north-americas-first-vegan-gas-085639806.html 

https://vegnews.com/counter-culture-returns-to-austin 

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DboDz1PoG/ 

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1FBmwDCYDn/ 

https://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/26594705.woman-arrested-burglary-mbr-acres-huntingdon/ 

https://plantbasednews.org/news/workers-death-at-smithfield-meat-plant/ 

https://vegconomist.com/studies-numbers/most-uk-meat-eaters-find-factory-farming-unacceptable-vegan-society-survey-suggests/ 

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/various/animal-rights-campaigners-successfully-denounce-swiss-egg-advert/92135823 

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-survey-animal-cafes-first-time-over-welfare-disease-concerns-2026-09-30/ 

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Anthony & Shane

First published over 35 years ago, many regard Carol J Adams' book a seminal classic in animal rights and feminism circles. But what did the falafellers make of it? In this episode Mark asks Shane, Kate & Anthony what they made of their readings of the book and where it fits into the vegan space in 2026.

To learn more about Carol J Adams, including the book itself, visit https://caroljadams.com/

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

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Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Shane, Kate, Mark & Anthony

Dutch rail operators NS allow most stuff to be advertised at their train stations. But when Wakker Dier applied to have an advert suggesting that people didn't eat animals for one day, they said no...until the courts made them change their mind. Up the revolution! 

As well as this news, Richard, David & Dominic will be discussing several others stories from the week's vegan & animal rights space.

Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL  Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.  Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.  If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/sep/19/council-of-fashion-designers-of-america-ceo-steven-kolb-resigns-after-physically-restraining-animal-rights-activists 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckj0639455rro 

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/six-animal-rights-campaigners-cleared-34656359 

https://redtractor.org.uk/news/red-tractor-opens-beef-lamb-and-dairy-standards-consultations/ 

https://www.bristol247.com/food-and-drink/news-food-and-drink/vegan-cafe-and-shop-to-close-after-more-than-a-decade/ 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/09/14/iceland-plans-whaling-law-review-that-could-lead-to-permanent-ban/ 

https://globalnews.ca/news/12064339/third-marineland-beluga-dies-after-move-this-time-in-spain/ 

https://www.nu.nl/economie/6410771/rechter-oordeelt-dat-reclame-wakker-dier-zichtbaar-mag-zijn-op-ns-stations.html?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fground.news%2F 

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/hackney-ban-meat-dairy-adverts/ 

https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/markets-and-trends/dairy-markets/waitrose-champions-regenerative-farming-on-milk-bottles 

https://www.thejournal.ie/peta-dup-gordon-lyons-belfast-big-fish-sculpture-7171120-Sep2026/ 

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Dominic, David & Richard

Meat is Murder. Not your mum, not your milk. Choose life. Vegan for the voiceless. There are countless slogans, sayings, memes and chants that animal advocates use. But why do we use them? Which ones work brilliantly? And which need rethinking...or dropping altogether. Paul Richard & Anthony talk us through their favourites...and their least favourite!

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

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Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Richard, Paul & Anthony

A bold prominent statement by Trip Advisor this week, as all Horse Racing venues now carry a tagline stating that Horse Racing venues do not meet their animal welfare standards & therefore, tickets cannot be bought through their platform for events at such locations. But is there more to the story than meets the eye. You betcha! To dissect this & several others stories from the week's vegan & animal rights news are Julie, Paul & Anthony.

Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL  Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.  Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.  If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/photos-march-abolish-animal-testing-begins-albany-22428929.php 

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/green-science-alliance-developed-plant-biomass-based-tpo--hema-free-vegan-gel-nail-polish-302876460.html 

https://www.vegansociety.com/news/news/vegan-society-welcomes-plant-based-wins-school-food-standards-overhaul 

https://www.essexcountynews.co.uk/news/26542241.animal-rights-activists-attend-launch-colchester-p in opeyes/ 

https://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/news/vegetarian-society-eu-certification-marks.html 

https://www.peta.org/news/tripadvisor-horse-racing-tracks-warning/ 

https://www.racingpost.com/news/industry/racing-industry/countryside-alliance-chair-warns-of-threat-to-racing-from-hapless-government-policies-and-animal-rights-extremists-ajy392A2F48o/ 

https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/150-volunteers-recruited-for-midlands-pilot-mink-eradication-programme/ 

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1485666126917087 

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/fashion-council-ceo-takes-leave-after-grabbing-runway-show-protesters.html  

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/british-shoppers-ditch-fake-meat-uk-bean-sales/ 

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Anthony, Paul & Julie

Not the punchiest title to a film, nor is it the longest (27 mins), but it certainly gets one's attention. How does it fare as a tool for animal advocacy though? Dominic, Shane & David examine the subject matter in our latest film review.

To watch the film, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFlibYYrvuQ&t=1462s

Learn more about the documentary "Cow Trip" here: https://thedo.do/cow-trip  

A film by Joanna Zelman

See how Mickey and his best friend Moose are doing today at Rosie's Farm Sanctuary in Maryland: https://thedo.do/cowtrip 

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

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Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Shane, Dominic & David

UK chicken farmers are scratching their heads, wondering what on earth to do with the millions of tonnes of urine & faeces produced by their chickens now that the government is hinting that it will no longer subsidise its removal. If only there were an alternative...

As well as this 'head-scratcher', Shane, Kate, Mark & Anthony get stuck into nine other vegan and animal rights stories from around the world in this week's episode. We hope you enjoy it!

Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL  Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!  

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.  Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.  If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.  

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This week's stories:  

https://veganafricanews.com/thrive-africa-vegan-restaurant-week-2026-to-bring-plant-based-food-into-the-spotlight-across-17-african-countries/

https://unchainedtv.com/2026/09/03/wayne-hsiung/

https://news.wttw.com/2026/09/03/2-more-belugas-die-shedd-1-rescue-and-1-longtime-resident

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/09/08/2003863897

https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/meat-processors-warn-of-gaps-in-food-resilience-plans?fw_source=home_latestnews

https://www.eurogroupforanimals.org/news/deformed-their-pelts-oversized-foxes-suffer-finnish-fur-farms

SEND THE EU A MESSAGE: https://www.eurogroupforanimals.org/fur-free-europe

https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/donkey-owner-attacks-animal-activist-santorini-5Hjdh8b_2/

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/06/possums-in-the-roof-koalas-in-bed-study-shows-how-animals-resort-to-australian-homes-after-habitat-loss

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/08/27/wolf-shot-dead-in-denmark-and-displayed-during-ministers-press-conference/

https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026-09-09/stinking-mess-government-cuts-leave-uk-facing-chicken-waste-crisis

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Mark, Shane, Kate & Anthony

Zoo finances exposed, giant vegan surveys, greyhound films & a python palace, plus a bunch of spotify and social media comments. For the twelfth time we open the discussion up to the floor and respond to your correspondence; delving into the mailbag this time are Shane, Paul & Kate.

Links to topics under discussion:

Auckland Zoo Watch Substack: https://aucklandzoowatch.substack.com/p/auckland-zoo-by-the-numbers

Huge Vegan Survey: https://veganfta.com/articles/2026/07/16/the-huge-vegan-survey-reaches-8000-participants/

Secret Lives of Greyhounds Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1-4Icxgi_s

Python Temple: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-temple-of-pythons-ouidah-benin

We love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

Aaaaaaand, we make reference to our Ko-Fi page, where you can contribute to our efforts to make the pod even slicker for everyone to listen to: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL

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Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Shane, Paul & Kate

The Farmer's Guardian this week have released some top tips for protecting yourself, lest an 'activist' turn up at your farm. This revolutionary advice includes making sure things are clean & that your workers are treating animals properly. Good job we're popping by then, by the sounds of it?!

As well as this 'news', Paul, Richard & Anthony get stuck into nine other vegan and animal rights stories from around the world in this week's episode. We hope you enjoy it!

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.  Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.  If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.  

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This week's stories:  

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/sainsburys-launches-kid-friendly-soy-milk/

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-02/killing-of-catalina-island-deer-will-go-forward-despite-last-minute-appeals

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/allergic-to-dogs-these-gene-edited-beagles-could-pave-the-way-to-your-dream-canine-companion-that-wont-trigger-sniffles-180989303/

https://link.vox.com/view/68d5301ad130e1a79606e723s5vn3.1oke/6e7552f5

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/politics/racehorse-event-at-gunwharf-goes-ahead-despite-animal-welfare-concerns-raised-by-green-party-8951649

https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRising/posts/%EF%B8%8F-breaking-%EF%B8%8Fanimal-rising-supporter-to-live-inside-farrowing-crate-for-3-weeksth/1424443026457748/

https://vegconomist.com/approvals/cultivated-meat-2026-close-dozen-approvals-none-yet-selling-at-scale/

https://www.farmersguardian.com/news/4534978/vigilance-urged-anti-farming-activists-expected-farm

https://www.nfuonline.com/news/activism-reminder-for-dairy-producers/

https://veganorganic.net/2026/08/the-church-of-england-misses-a-vital-opportunity-to-restore-nature/

https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/le-shuttle-transporting-cruelty/

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Paul, Richard & Anthony

One of our newest Falafellers is the very brilliant Svenne. In this episode she discusses her own vegan journey, which now has her engaging in activism on the weekends and flying the flag for animal rights...but it wasn't always that simple.

The Going Vegan series shines a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle; for previous Going Vegan episodes (there's about 20 of them), scroll back in your podcast player.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With our podcasts, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

Do also consider visiting our Ko-Fi page, where you can opt into making a small donation towards improving the sound quality of our podcasts! https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL is the place to head, if you value what we do & feel inclined to make a small financial contribution towards our running

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Svenne & Anthony

GreenQueen this week have reported on a NASA 'mission' to 3D print protein cookies using yeast and...recycled bottles. Yep. But, lentils? Ugh! Weird vegan food. As well as this radical headline, Shane, David & Dominic get stuck into another 9 vegan and animal rights stories from around the world.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.  Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.  If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.  

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This week's stories:  

https://www.lankanewspapers.com/2026/08/19/sri-lanka-expands-legal-protections-for-animals-as-amendment-bill-receives-parliamentary-approval

https:/plantbasednews.org/animals/largest-study-on-cat-diets-participants/

https://plantbasednews.org/news/science/oregon-primate-research-center-human-research/

https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/unicamp-gfi-brazil-fungi-fermentation-food-waste-aroma-plant-based-meat/

https://vegconomist.com/studies-numbers/trust-gap-stalls-european-uptake-cultivated-meat-precision-fermented-dairy-eit-food-finds/

https://sentientmedia.org/livestock-heat-deaths-in-transit-doubled-in-uk/

https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/us-dietary-guidelines-trump-administration-lawsuit-meat-dairy-influence/

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/08/21/python-receives-cancer-treatment-in-uk-zoo/

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/08/16/mexico-banned-dolphin-shows-but-dolphins-remain-in-pools/

http://www.greenqueen.com.hk/nasa-recycled-plastic-bottles-3d-printed-protein-cookies-yeast-space-food/

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Shane, David & Dominic

For many, the answer might be: Because someone told me not to. But what are the animal rights arguments against silk usage? And could there be an argument not to get too worried about it? Mark, Shane & Anthony are in on the discussion this time.

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

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Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Anthony, Shane & Mark

No-one wants to be inside a car being attacked by a rhino...but that is going to happen from time to time, if you send thousands of cars driving past them every year, right? In this episode, as well as discussing rhino-based shenanigans from Worcstershire, Shane, Paul & Kate get stuck into another 9 vegan and animal rights headlines from around the world.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.  Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.  If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.  

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This week's stories:  

https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/police-presence-as-animal-rights-campaigners-return-to-northamptonshire-village-for-protest-8927329

https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/crime/two-animal-rights-protestors-to-stand-trial-over-criminal-damage-and-assault-following-mass-protest-at-mbr-acres-breeding-facility-close-to-peterborough-8921934

https://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/argentinas-big-cats-begin-relocation-to-sanctuaries-abroad/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2lqv20qp8xo

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/hungary-bans-wild-circus-animals-2027/

https://www.gagbigag.org.uk/whoweare

https://www.animalfreeresearchuk.org/animal-free-research-uk-welcomes-investment-in-human-specific-science-but-calls-for-faster-action-to-phase-out-animal-testing/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c998dl83553o

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/14/democrats-vegan-attacks-republicans-talarico-rutinel-01037358

https://www.petfoodindustry.com/pet-food-market/market-trends-and-reports/news/15832797/report-animal-welfare-drives-pet-food-choices

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Shane, Paul & Kate

Another week; another brilliant new summer Going Vegan story, namely Melissa's tale of lifelong meat-avoidance and over a decade of veganism and street activism! 

The Going Vegan series shines a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle; for previous Going Vegan episodes (there's about 20 of them), scroll back in your podcast player.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With our podcasts, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

Do also consider visiting our Ko-Fi page, where you can opt into making a small donation towards improving the sound quality of our podcasts! https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL is the place to head, if you value what we do & feel inclined to make a small financial contribution towards our running

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Melissa & Anthony

A study on German buying habits estimates that over a thousand Euros could be saved per household each year if a healthy plant 'forward' diet was followed...whilst in the same week, an activist has paid three hundred Euros to liberate one lobster from a seafood restaurant...

Mark, Shane & Anthony honestly don't make up these news stories, but they are here to discuss a generous handful of animal rights and vegan happenings from around the world in the last wek or two.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://www.thecityreporter.nyc/newsletter/bingo-lures-seniors-on-vegan-meal-day/

https://plantbasednews.org/animals/vegan-diets-well-digested-dogs-cats/

https://www.nutritioninsight.com/news/vegan-diet-epigenetic-aging-inflammation.html

https://www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/26437548.worlds-first-floating-dairy-farm-put-sale/

https://vegnews.com/militant-vegan-hoax-fox-news

https://www.madrebrava.org/latest/better-for-wallets-wellbeing-and-healthcare-new-study-reveals-the-benefits-of-plant-forward-diets-in-germany

https://www.sustainweb.org/news/aug26-climate-advertising-procurement-policies-paper/

https://www.rivieraradio.mc/article/man-pays-300-to-rescue-lobster-from-restaurant-and-return-it-to-the-sea-5Hjdfrw_2/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Db3SWHMh4rz/?igsh=MW9ydXpyMHFxcWptYQ==

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08/08/police-animal-rights-campaigner-thinking-skills-course/ 

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Shane, Mark & Anthony

Episode three hundred, whooop! And who better to have on this milestone pod than the OG duo, Anthony & Richard, talking about what brought them together: Running vegan a business. Is it possible? Is it advisable? So many questions, and only forty-five minutes to explore it...for now!

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

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Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Anthony & Richard

Can you call yourself vegan if you're farming poultry? Are outcomes better for animals when conscientious people are within animal ag? Are you feeding people's demand byu working within an undesirable industry, or is this preferable to having folk who don't care behind the wheel? This film asks many questions; Shane, Svenne & Anthony attempt to find some of the answers...

For more about the movie visit https://theveganpoultryfarmer.com/

To watch the trailer, search within the site itself :)

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

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Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Shane, Svenne & Anthony

No news this week; we're on holiday! Instead however, we have a brilliant new release, namely the story of our wonderful David with regards to vegetarianism & more recently, going vegan! The Going Vegan series shines a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle; for previous Going Vegan episodes (there's about 20 of them), scroll back in your podcast player.

We'll be back with more vegan news next week!

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With our podcasts, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

Do also consider visiting our Ko-Fi page, where you can opt into making a small donation towards improving the sound quality of our podcasts! https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL is the place to head, if you value what we do & feel inclined to make a small financial contribution towards our running

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David & Anthony

Big sighs abound as a one-time 'vegan' departs stage left, muttering about vague health issues, invasive species and the "it's natural" argument. In this episode Paul, Kate & Shane examine the 'back to nature' argument, with specific reference to an article written by Ed Winters (https://earthlinged.substack.com/p/gaz-oakley-and-the-appeal-to-nature-fallacy)

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

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Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Kate, Shane & Paul

Sadly, this is almost exactly what a Mercy for Animals investigation has found was the rhetoric in one 'high-welfare' organic Costco-approved chicken farm. Break the rules, but pay them lip-service when the person who gives the high-welfare accreditation comes a-knocking. Shane & Anthony discuss this, as well as several other news stories in this week's round-up of animal rights & vegan headlines from around the world.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/hilton-food-group-sells-dutch-vegan-business/721942.article 

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/matthew-glover_people-have-been-asking-when-were-bringing-share-7484554803382149121-PTrY/?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAADQ10lsBHSMYQIMDem7Wt-QlmrxeoiL_jGM&utm_campaign=copy_link 

https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/lidl-gb-uk-overshoots-planetary-health-diet-targets 

https://www.idausa.org/campaign/farmed-animal/latest-news/watch-animal-liberation-message-reaches-thousands-at-marin-parade/ 

https://vegconomist.com/agriculture-agribusiness/iowa-hog-barn-becomes-mushroom-farm-transfarmation-opens-second-demonstration-hub/

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/496846/costco-chicken-cruelty-investigation-pilgrims-pride?view_token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJpZCI6ImxSak52T2IxSHciLCJwIjoiL2Z1dHVyZS1wZXJmZWN0LzQ5Njg0Ni9jb3N0Y28tY2hpY2tlbi1jcnVlbHR5LWludmVzdGlnYXRpb24tcGlsZ3JpbXMtcHJpZGUiLCJleHAiOjE3ODY1NTU0MjEsImlhdCI6MTc4NTM0NTgyMX0.IxbghIU8DcDkbCKfAlh0iqdNZRcLfrbYqmJAkTXTmRY&utm_medium=gift-link 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/07/29/scotland-poised-ban-guga-hunt-after-animal-rights/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ywg3e479no

https://capitalpress.com/2026/07/30/animal-rights-activists-take-aim-at-no-drone-zones-over-farms/

https://vegconomist.com/company-news/vegan-society-redesign-vegan-trademark-as-eu-green-claims-rules-take-effect/

https://www.vegansociety.com/trademark?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=14500666510&gbraid=0AAAAADkXsOGF4MSa4WUsI006tOr-2vVJ8&gclid=CjwKCAjw1bvTBhBbEiwAzbP8L6x9gzWjpBCUpx4RYNXfly4ps5qFuNJWvzNj4huVQs0gjxbj5RCJ0BoCc_UQAvD_BwE

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Shane & Anthony

We might feel like we 'know what animals are like'...but where has our information come from? Are we generalising an animal's behaviour, based on how they present in industrialised animal agriculture? In this episode, we turn to Julie- and more specifically the four sheep in her life- to see just how much individuality there is in animals, as well as how different animals present in a non-exploitative setting.

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

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Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Kate, Anthony & Julie

First it was steak...now bird shows...what will these insatiable pests target next in their bid to remove all fun from the world? William Sitwell has got very upset about Darlington animal rights folk getting a bird of prey show banned and has written about it in the Daily Telegraph, inadvertedly giving Paul, Kate & Shane a good chuckle. The trio also discuss several other news stories in this week's round-up of ten animal rights & vegan headlines from around the world.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://herald.wales/national-news/top-academic-to-front-up-ambitious-new-animal-welfare-evidence-centre/

https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/cranswick-chair-tim-smith-receives-peerage/721420.article

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c992e8xpep4o

https://nemoskva.net/en/2026/07/17/zoozashhitniki-spasli-bolee-15-lis-i-pesczov-so-zverofermy/

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/green-party-equality-act-vegan-options-law/

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/young-indians-are-meat-reducers-vegan/

https://www.donegaldaily.com/news/environmental-agency-reiterates-calls-to-ban-salmon-farms-641814

https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-daily-telegraph-saturday/20260718/282175067884201?srsltid=AfmBOor1q3TlKKfp5j_z4XZZxztXGuyBchKIxJFbHS400ey1_1ayCIvC

https://www.brusselstimes.com/2236530/animal-rights-activists-protest-for-more-pigeon-food-in-brussels

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Kate, Shane & Paul

Well, we don't have the hugest sample size, but seeing as we have two autistic vegans on the pod, let's see what they think! Dominic & David might not have the platform that Chris Packham and Greta Thunberg have, but they certainly know a thing or two about their own autistic minds and whether that makes a vegan philosophy more- or less- likely to emerge.

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

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Dominic & David

We would of course never be so inflammatory with our opinions. However, a new study, showcased by PCRM details a littany of problems facing meat-eaters who are hoping to be seen as attractive by folk. So, might we go plant-based...for love? Julie, Kate & Ant discuss this, as well as several others stories, in this week's round-up of ten animal rights & vegan headlines from around the world.

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Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

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This week's stories:

https://www.change.org/p/no-guinea-pig-meat-in-wales

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/07/17/controversial-oregon-animal-rights-petition-might-not-have-enough-valid-signatures-to-make-ballot/

https://www.timesofisrael.com/welfare-activists-petition-high-court-against-continuation-of-live-animal-shipments/

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/peta-urges-bbc-next-doctor-090000267.html

https://plantbasednews.org/culture/sport/vegan-jiu-jitsu-black-belt-wins/

https://abc7ny.com/post/could-nyc-ban-horse-drawn-carriages-council-weighs-future-150-year-old-industry/19511790/ 

https://lenews.ch/2026/07/18/food-behind-bars-veganism-qualifies-as-a-protected-philosophical-belief/ 

https://www.scottishlegal.com/articles/argentina-court-rules-goldfish-are-sentient-beings 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8e2e76znzxo 

https://www.pcrm.org/news/health-nutrition/plant-based-diets-may-improve-physical-attractiveness 

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Kate, Julie & Anthony

And now vegans, imagine a company deeply invested in the exploitation of cows creating short films about that subject. Chances are, you've just imagined Alltech Inc's creation: The 'World Without Cows' series. Dear friends and regular contributors Shane, Kate & Mark subjected themselves to the Ireland and Brazil episodes of the series and share their thoughts in this episode.

If you too would like to subject yourselves to these interesting interpretations of routine animal exploitation destroying the planet, visit:

https://youtu.be/cRnLubzkppo?si=nSl9Ey9XqOzCY72p

https://youtu.be/3dZP8_AhHQU?si=fSZsGVK-aE0TYJwO

...and don't forghet the website: https://worldwithoutcows.com/

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Shane, Mark & Kate

"I'm only interested in 100% lamb meat in my kebab". Has this phrase ever been uttered? Do people care if it's lamb meat, eyelid...or even goat? One story from the news this week has got David, Dominic & Mark discussing just this. But that's not all they cover, in this week's round-up of ten animal rights & vegan headlines from around the world.

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This week's stories:

https://www.euroveg.eu/eu-protein-plan/ 

https://www.worldanimalprotection.org.uk/latest/news/uk-heatwave-broiler-chickens/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23695584451&gbraid=0AAAAAD7utSjecXlMakdA1T5LMya6S94WL&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjb3SBhDgARIsAMKiWzg1vgRslSkMt99C3eZBnjpqYLH_DpDrM2eVYx2sfzsaa8TiNDeakToaAi-AEALw_wcB 

https://www.wpr.org/news/ridglan-farms-animal-rights-activists-raid-dane-county-felony-charges 

https://www.c21media.net/news/off-the-fence-boards-animal-rights-feature-doc-crime-or-rescue/ 

 https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/07/01/turkish-singer-tan-tasci-shares-animal-rights-video-during-concert/ 

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/peru-university-permanent-vegan-meals/ 

https://link.vox.com/view/68d5301ad130e1a79606e723ro9tj.1z26/366615f9 

 https://plantbasednews.org/animals/british-shoppers-chickens-no-longer-caged/ 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce95y1zlzyxo 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilqeDbu4E8Y 

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Dominic, Daivd, Mark

Faunalytics reckon that the rate of men joining the vegan and meat-free movements is slowing (compared to the takeup from women). Are men scared of being branded a soy-boy? Is our activism too skewed towards feminine-friendly arguments? Do we even need more men in the movement?

Shane, Mark & Anthony are behind the microphone for this episode.

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

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Shane, Mark & Anthony

Are off-gridders finding the epitome of sustainable living? Highlighting people's speciesism? Or just missing the point?  In this week's show, Shane & Anthony are joined for the first time by the brilliant Svenne to discuss this story, along with several others from the last seven days of animal rights & vegan news.

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This week's stories:

https://www.delfi.lt/en/business/firm-behind-planned-eur-67mn-insect-protein-plant-declared-bankrupt-media-120268645 

https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/icelandic-whaling-vessel-violates-animal-welfare-laws-in-renewed-hunt/ 

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/china-understands-food-security-the-eu-does-not

https://cen.acs.org/business/consumer-products/vegan-cosmetics-vogue-reasons-think/104/web/2026/06

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/legoland-ice-cream-vegan-by-default/

https://news.sky.com/story/glue-trap-ban-comes-into-full-force-in-scotland-13559441

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/02/huge-rise-mammals-poultry-livestock-farming-worldwide-nature-report

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8r218rxjgpo

https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-herald-1130/20260630/281719801312386

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2026/07/02/free-vote-urged-on-bill-seeking-to-ban-hare-coursing/

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Shane, Svenne & Anthony

Is this an animal rights grey area, or do the principles of veganism explain exactly how to treat the tiniest of insects and critters? David, Dominic & Kate are behind the microphone for this episode.

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

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David, Dominic & Kate

Who knew Anthony would get so angry about youtube?! Last week marked the first ever international summit to discuss ways to combat the online abuse of animals. Really important stuff was discussed, all to help improve outcomes for animals...but apparently Anthony isn't satisfied. Hear him rant here! In addition, Shane & Mark discuss several other news stories amongst the animal rights & vegan headlines from the last seven days.

Thanks Kate for compiling this week's show content.

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Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

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This week's stories:

https://plantbasednews.org/news/celebrities/kevin-bacon-swap-meat-for-beans/

https://vegconomist.com/fairs-events/happyvore-targets-guinness-world-record-paris-plant-based-barbecue/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwylx1vq18zo

https://www.humaneworld.org/en/blog/win-save-our-bacon-act-excluded-from-US-senate-farm-bill-draft

https://veganfta.com/articles/2026/06/23/south-african-veterinarians-back-growing-demand-to-end-live-animal-sea-exports/

https://vegconomist.com/rd/finally-foods-completes-final-field-trial-confirms-full-casein-expression-potatoes/

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/21/us/politics/animal-rights-cruelty-oregon.html

https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15907689/Farm-worker-repeatedly-kicking-pigs-faces-jail.html

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ7u_ZPDXqW/

https://www.asiaforanimals.com/post/smacc-global-summit-2026

https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/guilty-hunt-sabs-secure-first-ever-conviction-against-a-basset-pack/

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Shane, Mark & Anthony

Ahimsa milk is a type of "slaughter-free" dairy produced using the ancient principle of Ahimsa (meaning "non-violence"). The Ahimsa Dairy Foundation in the UK guarantee that no cows, calves, or bulls are ever killed for meat, sold into the conventional beef industry, or slaughtered when they stop producing milk, when these principles are followed...but what do two vegans think about 'ahimsa milk'? Carlos & Ant examine the practice from a variety of angles.

Mentioned in the discussion are:

https://viva.org.uk/blog/ahimsa-milk/

https://www.ahimsamilk.org/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB946c2Z4BI

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

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Carlos & Anthony

The University of Exeter has found that around half of 18-26 year olds considered ditching meat during their childhood, with the main reason being their disgust at learning about where it comes from. So is the future vegan? Or is it all just talk? This week David, Kate & Dominic discuss this news story as well as several others amongs the animal rights & vegan headlines from the last seven days.

Thanks Shane for compiling this week's show content; thanks to Anthony for editing.

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This week's stories:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/16/wisconsin-beagle-research-facility-shut-down

https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-fight-screwworm-cattle-agriculture/

https://unchainedtv.com/2026/06/17/carriage-horse-central-park-teen-killed/

https://vegconomist.com/gastronomy-food-service/meatless-farm-enters-wider-bidfood-network-school-sausage-launch-at-core/

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2djv2dyp0o?fbclid=IwY2xjawSePYBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeOMjh_N5EngDAYxzEAYQACrRven5XmPDPKv71p4nhzD3NWxVMqPmsA52hYGI_aem_XNcWNrblozprYsOsLHHbOg

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/06/08/denmarks-pig-election-leads-to-major-reforms-for-farm-animals/

https://www.brusselstimes.com/2182753/while-europe-debates-ultra-processed-food-the-meat-industry-hides-in-plain-sight

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/children-and-teenagers-meat-free-diets/

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Dominic, David & Kate

A film released in 2017 that predicts the future passage of the vegan movement...but how much of it has come true already? In this episode Ant & Shane review the UK hour-long film, Carnage, written & directed by Simon Amstell. One of us loves it...! 

For more about the movie visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnage_(2017_film)

To watch, visit https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5txizo

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Shane & Anthony

Well...sort of. The fact is that many of the headlines surrounding Georgina Owen's untimely death are focussing on her veganism...closely linked to her B12 deficiency. But what should we make of this? Is this a necessary health warning? Stigmatisation? Or something else.

This week Shane & Anthony discuss this news story as well as several others amongs the animal rights & vegan headlines from the last seven days.

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Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

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This week's stories:

https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/cambridge-national-animal-rights-day-2026-animal-advocates-gather/ 

https://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/animal-rights-campaigners-urge-pope-to-condemn-bullfighting-during-spain-visit/ 

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/vegan-foods-to-get-official-fssai-logo-from-july-2027/articleshow/131499808.cms 

https://nation.cymru/news/animal-rights-protesters-storm-cardiff-tui-store-over-support-for-orca-prisons/ 

https://www.greenpeace.org/international/story/82929/the-2-5-billion-secret-what-the-worlds-largest-meat-company-is-hiding-in-nigeria/ 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62rpn2377po 

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/05/global-meat-supply-chicken-pork-fao-report 

https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2026-06-04/father-of-woman-whose-vegan-diet-made-her-delusional-wants-meaningful-change 

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/various/migros-advertising-animal-rights-activists-lodge-a-complaint/91545603 

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Ant & Shane

Oh yeah, we went there! Following PETA's latest "plant-based diets give you more enduring erections" advert, we thought we'd ask David, Dominic & Paul to talk aubergines...and vegan diets, as well as themes around masculinity and what positive messages could be adopted by the vegan movement in this way.

In this discussion we reference: 

*PETA's latest ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtvaXVyGp1Q

*Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19CUzfCOvPc

*The Game Changers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYsxJ4fgUGU

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Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Paul, Dominic & David

According to the Guardian this week, Lord Howe Island in the Pacific Ocean is now a biodiverse paradise for insects & other creepy crawlies. Hooray! And all it took was a 2019 programme mandating the killing of nearly a third of a million mice & rats. Sigh. Of course. 

This week Carlos is back on the pod, discussing this news story as well as several others amongs the animal rights & vegan headlines from the last seven days.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

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This week's stories:

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/27/lord-howe-island-got-rid-of-its-rats-and-mice-now-cockroaches-and-bugs-are-bouncing-back

https://worldanimalnews.com/2026/06/02/alaska-court-allows-killing-of-black-brown-bears-despite-ongoing-lawsuit/?shem=rimspwouoe

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/03/antibiotics-use-in-livestock-rise-un-fao?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

https://www.lincsonline.co.uk/spalding/news/holly-is-one-of-those-statistics-new-figures-show-3-000-an-9468199/?shem=rimspwouoe

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/28/elephant-happy-dies-at-55-after-being-euthanized-at-bronx-zoo/?shem=rimspwouoe

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Ant & Carlos

Wow! Did you see all the fuss following Billy Eilish's comments (saying that eating meat is inherently wrong)? But wait! It turns out she's wrong. Because inuits. And because privilige. Sigh. Luckily, as well as Kenny Torrella's corking article in response, Shane, Mark & Anthony wade into the furore too!

In this discussion we reference Billy's original 21 second interview! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/D61i6t3PCsM 

...and Kenny Torrella's response piece here: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/487818/billie-eilish-animal-rights-vegan-political-leftists

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Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Mark, Shane & Anthony

Like gold prospectors keeping their ear to the ground, so many of us are desperate to find the optimal source of folk who are just waiting to become vegan & improve outcomes for animals...and it turns out they're all hanging around the cruelty-free lipstick aisle!

This week, Shane, Kate & Mark read behind the headlines & give their commentary on the week's animal rights & vegan news from across the globe.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/21/hen-review-plucky-chicken-beats-the-odds-in-weirdly-uplifting-survival-story?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/15/france-to-move-marineland-orcas-to-spain-before-summer/

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/22/former-pakistani-official-calls-for-stronger-animal-welfare-protections-ahead-of-eid/

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/25/more-than-1600-monkeys-found-for-sale-on-social-media-in-the-us/

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjep159x1njo

https://bbc.com/news/articles/c172zyqwrzdo?shem=rimspwouoe

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/uk-ammonia-pollution-hotspots-factory-farms/

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/20/around-4000-sheep-and-goats-die-after-ship-sinks-near-oman/

https://www.euractiv.com/news/ireland-under-fire-for-downplaying-climate-impact-of-cattle/?shem=rimspwouoe

https://morethanmeatstheeye.substack.com/p/cruelty-free-consumers-vegan-advocacy

https://vegconomist.com/studies-numbers/plant-proteins-now-cheaper-processed-meat-germany-uk/

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Shane, Mark & Kate

Animals represented by inflatables, onesies & other costumed representation are increasingly becoming part of vegan campaigns. How effective are they? And is it ever better to deflate for the animals?!

Shane, Paul & Anthony ponder this niche corner of the animal rights movement.

In this discussion we referance:

https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122110405868810439&id=61574313177848&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=C244KMACOiRNLUX9#

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYbzXKXsGC6/?igsh=MTJuNHp2eHF6dzNvdw%3D%3D

https://www.livekindly.com/vegan-marathon-runner-fiona-oakes-wins-guinness-world-record-in-a-cow-costume/

https://yaledailynews.com/articles/animal-rights-activists-protest-use-of-animals-in-yale-labs

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYZtPqEKjx4/?igsh=MXMyMTdheTZsbzU4NA%3D%3D

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Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Paul, Shane & Anthony

The bulltproof logic of so-called 'exotic meat' company The Lions Kingdom, who also declare themselves to be sellers of 'ethical meat'. Even this isn't as ridiculous as the story of the person who narrowly escaped fatal injuries after entering a tiger's enclosure in Germany...

As ever, we read behind the headlines and for this episode it's Anthony, Paul & Sahne with their magnifying glasses out & analysing the week's animal rights & vegan headlines.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/05/17/two-baby-cows-were-saved-slaughter-their-rescue-is-now-documentary/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFlibYYrvuQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qb-9Q0YhVA

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYd0Q_ZjnOs/?igsh=ZzAyYmZtY2Q3eHVl

https://www.countytimes.co.uk/news/26117870.peta-want-tombstone-sheep-killed-powys-a489-crash/

https://worldanimalnews.com/2026/05/18/rhino-poaching-kingpin-big-joe-shot-dead-in-south-africa-amid-ongoing-rhino-horn-crisis/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2ev3p14kvlo

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/14/seafood-company-abuse-claims-fish-farming?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy217yw7nxo

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2205613/sainsburys-launches-different-meats-stores#

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2205824/donkey-rides-uk-seaside-resort-banned/amp

https://www.agtechnavigator.com/Article/2026/05/18/are-climate-goals-undermining-animal-welfare-in-uk-livestock/

https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/05/seabed-life-triples-after-bottom-trawling-ban-in-scotland-protected-area/

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Shane, Anthony & Paul

Blimey. There's a thorny one. Or is it? Could the answer be as simple as "yes" or "no"? Well, the length of this episode would suggest that Mark, Julie & Anthony either took their time with their one word answers, or there was slightly more to it than that.

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

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Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Mark, Julie & Anthony

Being a 'prok producer' can't be much fun as it is...so maybe it's just out of good grace that UK supermarket Morrisons is dropping several of its suppliers, citing a "challenging economic climate". As ever, we read behind the headlines and for this episode it's David, Paul & Dominic with their magnifying glasses out & analysing the week's animal rights & vegan headlines.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://www.fgr.co.uk/news/partnership-vegan-trademark-26/ 

https://bnrnews.bg/en/post/469799/animal-rights-activists-demand-humane-treatment-of-newborn-calves 

https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/cooke-again-accused-of-animal-welfare-violations/2-1-1990027 

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/lidl-two-kinds-of-vegan-caviar/ 

https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/You-can-get-a-free-tattoo-and-vegan-steak-sandwich-in-London-next-weekend/61653/ 

https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/markets-and-trends/meat-prices/morrisons-abattoir-serves-notice-to-pig-producers 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/11/joey-carbstrong-arrested-after-new-animal-cruelty-investigation/ 

https://www.newsletter.co.uk/country-and-farming/anger-at-deeply-insulting-ideological-attack-balmoral-show-billboard-from-animal-rights-activists-pushing-dairy-farmers-to-go-vegan-8541777 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/chris-packham-british-asa-b2975409.html & https://www.farmersguardian.com/news/4529588/ahdb-scores-victory-chris-packham-eat-balanced-campaign-row#:~:text=AHDB's%20Let's%20Eat%20Balanced%20campaign,from%20TV%20naturalist%20Chris%20Packham. 

https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/meatly-raises-104m-to-build-europes-largest-cultivated-meat-facility/2135425.article 

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/ben-jerrys-doggy-desserts-accidentally-vegan/ 

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Dominic, David & Paul

Can a film of only nineteen minutes successfully advocate on behalf of an animal that is killed in its billions each year? Kate, Dominic & Paul get stuck into this short film- based at an animal sanctuary (https://animalplace.org/) and discuss just that. 

For more about the movie & to watch, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKEwKi6ccIc 

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

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Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Kate, Dominic & Paul

How long until folk switch from saying "veganism" is so expensive, to "veganism is just the cheap option". Either way, latest research from the Good Food Institute suggests that buying some plant-based meats in the UK could save folk money (compared to if they were buying the animal counterpart). Mark, Shane & Anthony dissect this story amongst several others from the last 7 days of animal rights & vegan news.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://www.poultryworld.net/the-industrymarkets/market-trends-analysis-the-industrymarkets-2/intensive-pig-and-poultry-farming-in-the-ammonia-spotlight/ 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8jv8322z88o 

https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/animal-cruelty-7032335-May2026/ 

https://qrnews.kz/en/news/animal-cruelty-fines-to-increase-and-penalties-to-be-strengthened-5MF21 

https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/companies-not-following-through-on-welfare-commitments-report-warns/718417.article

https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/plant-based-diet-cuts-climate-impact-by-more-than-half-412359 

https://www.pcrm.org/news/health-nutrition/vegan-diet-during-pregnancy-shows-no-difference-health-outcomes-babies 

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/world/europe/france-orcas-killer-whales.html?unlocked_article_code=1.gVA._MxP.TTttZdvwtBmY&smid=nytcore-ios-share

veganfoodandliving.com/news/plant-based-prices-cheaper-beef/ 

https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/happening-now-peta-bulls-encased-in-cement-arrested-while-blocking-pepsico-hq-to-protest-animal-abuse-in-sugar-supply-chain/ 

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Shane, Mark & Ant