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.

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.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

292- Meat-eaters stink (according to science!)

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/

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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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, Mark & Kate

291- Imagine a world without cows...

"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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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.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

290- Do kebab-eaters care what 'meat' is in their mouth?

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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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, Mark & Anthony

289- Whatever happened to all the soy-boys?

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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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.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

288- Living sustainably...by eating guinea pigs, pigeons & rabbits?!

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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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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David, Dominic & Kate

287- When is it ok to kill a bug?

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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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/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

286- Vegans vs YouTube

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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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 & Anthony

285- Ahimsa Milk: Could we use milk in an ethical way?

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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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/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

284- The kids wanna go meat-free!

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

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

283- Film Review: Carnage (2017)

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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. 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!

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