The EU debate around plant-based products and semantics welcomes Paul McCartney this week. The former Beatle hasn't necessarily given any new insights, but will his celebrity help law-makers more likely to see common-sense?

As well as this story, Mark, Shane & Anthony discuss eight other bits of news from the vegan & animal rights space over the last seven days across 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.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqlk2d3elp9o 

https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10633792 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/mass-cull-of-400-000-sheep-and-goats-as-pox-outbreak-sweeps-greece_67661.html 

https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/09/animal-rights-groups-unite-against-bullfighting/ 

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/ricky-gervais-donates-2-5-million-pounds-to-animal-charities/ 

https://www.brusselstimes.com/1873408/animal-rights-group-gaia-urges-lobster-free-festive-season-in-belgium 

aldf.org/article/cdc-seeks-to-end-program-using-monkeys-in-research 

https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/government-move-could-criminalise-protests-against-animal-testing-warns-camp-beagle/40326 

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736578?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwUkVYalpCWlhHb1pJVHVpVXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR46cZ-Z35mgWsK0AlSaJ5Do9Jb4SIuqrEPRzvHH9-Dt22_7NWm6Z6GGIWBkWg_aem_M1VRpdjsE5qGQo1P2pLnzw&brid=Q5z_6nLp4FCg_e13OpK06w

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/paul-mccartney-eu-ban-vegetarian-sausages-burgers/ 

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Mark, Shane & Ant

230- You can't call him a Beatle if he doesn't have a thorax or an abdomen...

It's top of Google (when you search for "vegan film released 2025") but what do Ant, Shane & Mark think of Vegan Zombie's...vegan zombie film?! The first twenty minutes or so is spoiler free, but do listen out for when we start to reveal plot points that aren't covered in the trailer.

For more about the movie & to watch, visit https://www.a44movie.com/

To see the trailer, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7IjH3H_EDQ

And for more of Vegan Zombie's youtube content, visit https://www.youtube.com/c/TheVeganZombie

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, Shane & Anthony

229- Film Review: A44 (2025)

A sickeningly sanitised version of the story of an escaped reindeer from "Santa's Enchanted Forest" did the rounds last week, with little to no mention of animal rights or indeed the likely real-life experiences endured by this innocent incarcerated creature. If nothing else, we at Enough of the Falafel can proudly step in to give an alternative perspective on such happenings.

As well as these stories, Julie, Dominic, Carlos & Anthony discuss nine other bits of news from the vegan & animal rights space over the last seven days across 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.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/woolworths-explains-meat-move-after-vegan-backlash/news-story/ab563f7e5f62a9d1f83e956b79954daf

https://abc7news.com/post/animal-rights-welfare-activists-protest-outside-oakland-safeway-ahead-thanksgiving-heres/18216458/

https://veganuary.com/veganuary-2026-launch/

https://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/people/milton-keynes-cinemas-launch-petas-ho-ho-horrifying-christmas-ad-that-will-turn-viewers-vegan-5426409

https://farming.co.uk/news/ahdb-new-scientific-report-reveals-dairys-vital-role-in-uk-diets-and-sustainability

https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/a-ban-well-overdue/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn5l209pn1wo

https://centraleuropeantimes.com/fur-industry-phased-out-due-to-polish-animal-protection-2/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/11/28/wyoming-pig-wrestling-teton-county-fair/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNzY0MzkyNDAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNzY1Nzc0Nzk5LCJpYXQiOjE3NjQzOTI0MDAsImp0aSI6IjcxNmM3ZTRiLWNhMzItNDMwNC05YzRjLTQ5MmU0OGI1MTBjYyIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS9uYXRpb24vMjAyNS8xMS8yOC93eW9taW5nLXBpZy13cmVzdGxpbmctdGV0b24tY291bnR5LWZhaXIvIn0.mvztSTzurhcgg1qF7pgdmmG4cT3WqgEAwr-pEEu_ZXY

https://abc7news.com/post/animal-rights-activist-zoe-rosenberg-sentenced-taking-4-chickens-north-bay-farm/18247254/

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Julie, Dominic, Carlos & Ant

228- What the BBC didn't tell you about 'Buddy' the reindeer...

There are dozens of new seasonal plant based goodies to sample this year...but how will Dominic, Kate & Anthony be spending their money & time during the holiday season this year? In this episode, the trio discuss plant-based turkey, cooking from scratch, supporting small vegan ventures & when might be a good time to advocate for animals this season.

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

Mentioned during this episode are:

https://flapjackpress.co.uk/products/dominic-berry

https://www.earthislandbooks.com/our-books-more-info (look for The Humanity Trigger for Mark's book)

https://veganlandmovement.com/join-us/

https://www.goodheartanimalsanctuaries.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 & Anthony

227- What might a 2025 vegan Christmas look like?

Bring on the deep-fried battered Oreos! This week the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine released news of their latest study, showing that even 'unhealthy' plant based foods (such as orange juice, and potatoes?!) were better at encouraging weight-loss, than the so-called Mediterranean diet. So another reason to leave fish & chicken of your plate perhaps?

As well as these stories, Kate, Carlos & Anthony discuss nine other bits of news from the vegan & animal rights space over the last seven days across 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://apnews.com/article/turkey-thanksgiving-adoption-sanctuary-59564d3d3b4a713a570ffdb1237da5db 

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20251124/Vegan-diet-with-unhealthy-plant-foods-promotes-greater-weight-loss-than-Mediterranean-diet.aspx 

https://nypost.com/2025/11/23/us-news/long-islands-largest-most-controversial-zoo-set-to-close-after-budget-nix-very-sad/ 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8jwywr0p90o 

https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/southeast-asia/jakarta-dog-cat-bat-sale-ban-rabies-b2872645.html 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce91gn5e3yko 

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1450669/frances-primate-research-drive-sparks-backlash.html 

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/animal-rights-activist-arrested-for-harassing-five-women-volunteers/articleshow/125522651.cms 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/cathedral-city-cheese-dairy-farms-animal-cruelty-b2850103.html 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15324947/Katie-Price-risks-wrath-animal-welfare-charities-cuts-initials-horses-skin-PETA-called-banned-owning-animals.html 

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Kate, Carlos & Ant

226- Even unhealthy plant-based foods 'beat' the Mediterranean Diet!

In many ways 'Open Philanthropy' & 'Effective Altruism' aren't new concepts; moreover, these philosphical approaches to one's veganism (or just general decision-making) aren't the sexiest of phrases either. However, in many ways they are central concepts that hold an extra impetus when thinking about social justice and how we can use our limited resources to affect the biggest positive change.

In this episode, Carlos, Dominic & Ant examine the work of https://www.effectivealtruism.org/ and https://www.openphilanthropy.org/ discussing the philopshires as a whole, as well as how the lenses can be applied to living life as a vegan.

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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Carlos, Dominic & Anthony

225- How can vegans make better decisions?

Shame on the University of Exeter this week, for their non-solution to the problems surrounding the needless plundering of the world's seas & oceans for 'food': Inland, hell-hole swimming pools full of prawns. FFS....

Perhaps they've just not considered the thought of not eating them?

As well as these stories, Dominic, Carlos & Anthony discuss eight other bits of news from the vegan & animal rights space over the last seven days across 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.facebook.com/reel/1369281768257810 

https://vk.com/video-580964_456242571) 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c740d43nqj8o 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/nfu-urges-caution-as-uk-weighs-up-methane-cutting-cow-feed-additives_67555.html 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3w90l7zx2vo 

https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/too-little-too-late-countryside-alliance-try-to-cut-ties-with-coniston-foxhounds/ 

https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/latest/news/cop30-peoples-march-climate-animal-welfare/ 

https://www.dtnext.in/news/chennai/animal-rights-activists-stage-silent-protest-against-sc-orders-to-relocate-stray-dogs-853455 

https://realnewsmagazine.net/german-prison-does-not-have-to-provide-vegan-meals-court-rules/ 

https://news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-health-and-life-sciences/uk-prawn-farms-could-spark-sustainable-seafood-revolution/ 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/experts-warn-of-super-infectious-bird-flu-as-farmers-told-to-prepare_67512.html 

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Dominic, Carlos & Ant

224- Is it still 'seafood', if they lived in a swimming pool?

Julie, Dominic & Ant read through the mailbag & read your emails in this episode, featuring discussions about Instagram account takeovers, vegan cats & dogs, anti-greyhound racing campaigns and clarification on the Hunting Act. This episode is sponsored by the Neil Awareness Board, increasing visibility of all Neils across the globe ;)

To feature on our next mailbag episode, or to get in touch in general, send us a message 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, Julie & Anthony

223- Mailbag Episode #9: (deliberately) accidentally (not) vegan butter for sale!

Well, that's perhaps what they'd have you think. But it doesn't take much digging to reveal that the champagne needs to stay on ice for quite a while, before animal advocates can truly celebrate.

And where's James Herriot when you need him?! Perhaps taking on the persona of an AI Bot, is the answer! UK Vets are concerned that AI might not be the best placed to advocate for farmed animals' welfare...either that, or they're worried that their jobs are under threat. But what do three long-in-the-tooth vegans think?! 

As well as these stories, Mark, Julie & Anthony discuss five other bits of news from the vegan & animal rights space over the last seven days across 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://animalrising.substack.com/p/one-community-versus-big-ag 

https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/crime/pig-farmers-warned-over-surge-in-activist-incursions 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/reindeer-christmas-events-festive-season-animal-welfare-b2863010.html 

https://www.frontiersin.org/news/2025/11/11/frontiers-nutrition-plant-based-diets-reduction-carbon-emissions-land-use 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/vets-warn-ai-revolution-must-not-undermine-livestock-welfare_67537.html 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2025/11/08/2900-cows-stuck-on-ship-spiridon-ii-for-over-2-months/ 

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/animal-testing-to-be-phased-out-faster-as-uk-unveils-roadmap-for-alternative-methods 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2lpekjeg9o 

https://www.peta.org.uk/blog/roadmap-end-animal-experiments-uk/ 

https://crueltyfreeinternational.org/latest-news-and-updates/government-launches-bold-new-plan-replace-animal-testing 

https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/cosmetics-animal-testing-FAQ 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_testing_regulations 

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Mark, Julie & Ant

222- UK Government to end animal testing?

Project Phoenix (https://www.project-phoenix.org.uk/about) want to "build the power of the animal freedom movement in the UK into an unstoppable force for change ". Hard to disagree with that. What is perhaps more controversial are their assertions that what has been lacking until now has been cohesion and collective power. In this episode, Julie, Dominic, Mark & Ant discuss whether the movement has lost its edge, and indeed whether it is even possible to organise a bunch of vegan activists!

In the discussion we refer to the following article: https://projectphoenixuk.substack.com/p/have-we-lost-our-nerve-as-a-movement

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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Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!

Mark, Julie, Dominic & Anthony

221- Does the animal rights movement need a reboot?

Weekly vegan news show, with headlines, commentary & discussion.

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. But there's one problem: We've had enough of all the "falafel" out there!

Each week we release two different shows, hosted by a different combination of everyday vegans. No celebrities; no influencers; just normal vegan people from across the world!

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.

A few days later we release another weekly show: 'Vegan Talk'. Here we'll pick a topic affecting vegans, or the animal rights movement & go into a bit more detail, whether it be through philosophical musings, weighing up different viewpoints, or simply sharing our own experiences. 

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

Thanks everyone for listening; drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!

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Ant, Julie, Mark, Dominic, Kate, Paul, Carlos, Luke, Rich, Tom, Alex & everyone else at the Enough of the Falafel collective!

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