What's Florida's beef with cultivated meat? Julie, Kate & Ant discuss the news that Florida has become the first US state to ban cultivated meat (which isn't even available for sale yet?!) and whether this is a hammer blow to the vegan movement...or indeed evidence that we're onto something!

We also look at...

*Puppy yoga banned in Italy...

*Lidl invests half a billion pounds into the pork industry...

*Radically Kind demonstrations in London...

And much more!

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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.

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Links to part of this week's show:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckmjk7v40gko 

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/sickening-bear-boxing-matches-twisted-32702648 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/04/30/animal-news-bird-flu-detected-walrus/ 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/defra-extends-consultation-on-targeted-culling-to-tackle-bovine-tb_64593.html 

https://plantbasednews.org/culture/law-and-politics/mayor-adams-launches-plant-based-food-initiative-in-prisons/ 

https://plantbasednews.org/news/activism/middle-east-vegan-society-islam-initiative/ 

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/vegan-cheese-up-for-good-food-award-mysteriously-disqualified/ 

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/study-paleo-diet-stone-age-b2538096.html 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/lidl-announces-500m-investment-package-for-pig-producers_64566.html 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgXPbC9IKTk 

https://www.animalaid.org.uk/hundreds-of-animal-rights-activists-mark-world-day-for-animals-in-laboratories/ 

https://www.solicitorsjournal.com/sjarticle/advancing-animal-rights-insights-from-the-uk-animal-law-conference-2024 

https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/itv-im-a-celebrity-protest-peta-b2538646.html

https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/south-bank/pedestrians-disgusted-by-animal-rights-protestors-cooking-human-baby-dolls-on-bankside/ 

https://vegconomist.com/cultivated-cell-cultured-biotechnology/florida-becomes-first-state-ban-lab-grown-meat-governor-says-take-your-fake-lab-grown-meat-elsewhere/ 

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/floridas-beef-with-lab-grown-meat-is-evidence-free/

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Julie, Kate & Ant

63- "Take your fake lab-grown meat elsewhere"

Most people assume that vegans love animals. But do we need- as vegans- to feel warm and fuzzy about bunnies, ogle over cute puppies & be enchanted by birdsong? Could misplaced 'love' even make speciesism more entrenched? Luke, Carlos & Ant dive into our 'love' for animals & how it can help- or hinder- the animal rights movement.

During this ep, we refer to Elwood's Organic Dog Meat. Here's the website: https://www.elwooddogmeat.com/ ;)

As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts once you've listened to the episode. Enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com is the place to reach us.

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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.

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebook, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Luke, Carlos & Ant



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62- Do vegans need to be animal lovers?

In this episode of Vegan Week, Luke, Carlos & Ant discuss a hideous day in Exmoor last weekend where- despite the brave efforts of Hunt Saboteurs- a stag was hunted to exhaustion & then killed. We discuss the realities of stag hunting, hopes of how footage taken from the weekend can ultimately have positive outcomes & ways listeners can help to save animals' lives through anti-hunting efforts.

We also discuss...

*University student threatened with expulsion for bad-mouthing veganism...

*Vegan weightlifter wins Croatian Championship...

*The "most comprehensive study yet" demonstrates that plant-based dogs can thrive...

And much more!

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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.

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Links to part of this week's show:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/27504933/cavalry-horses-london-street-blood-soldier-injured/

https://www.farminguk.com/news/transition-milk-trial-targets-calf-health-at-welsh-dairy-farm_64563.html 

https://plantbasednews.org/culture/sport/vegan-weightlifting-championships-croatia/

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/animals/prince-harrys-polo-documentary-sparks-animal-rights-debate/ 

https://vegconomist.com/market-and-trends/48-of-spanish-consumers-reduced-meat-consumption/

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/lidl-germany-reports-increase-sales-vegan-products/

https://plantbasednews.org/news/economics/dutch-supermarket-plant-proteins/ 

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/dogs-thrive-on-vegan-diets-demonstrates-the-most-comprehensive-study-so-far-1033277328

https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/protestors-take-trent-bridge-go-9239303 

https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/veganuary-2024-choose-chicken-free-week/ 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13331757/It-like-Stasi-come-door-Woke-Exeter-University.html 

https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/stag-hunting-a-marathon-of-cruelty/ 

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Carlos, Luke & Ant

61- Stag Hunting...a medieval tradition done in 4x4s & on quad bikes

Whether it's the seats, fats within the steel, or the bugs mashed on the windshield, car driving and ownership can pose multiple dilemmas for vegans. 

In this episode Ant is joined by EOTF's resident car expert, Paul; together they discuss the animal products typically found in cars, brands who are trying to avoid them, and whether we should even be getting behind the wheel in the first place.

Some useful resources we referred to:

https://www.livekindly.com/vegan-car-buying-guide/

https://viva.org.uk/lifestyle/living-vegan/a-vegans-guide-to-cars/

https://www.motoreasy.com/magazine/606/Looking-for-Vegan-Friendly-Cars-in-Veganuary

https://www.peta.org.uk/living/vegan-car-interior/

As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts once you've listened to the episode. Enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com is the place to reach us.

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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.

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebook, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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60- Can you be vegan & drive a car?

In this episode of Vegan Week, Ant & Paul discuss the latest protest that took place outside Jeremy Clarkson's brewery, after it was revealed that he allowed the Heythrop Hunt to use his land. Can we change his mind? Are we just giving him more column inches? And would anyone care about this if it weren't to involve a 'celebrity'? We also discuss...

*Flora brand dairy a "bit weird"...

*A "tough year" for one Irish dairy company, who only make £12.5 million profit...

*A £26 fine for a raft of animal abuse offences; meet the UK legal system for animal farmers...

And much more!

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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.

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Links to part of this week's show:

https://www.farminguk.com/news/significant-drop-in-uk-sheep-population-defra-census-shows_64508.html 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/04/15/news-pigs-killed-farm-germany/ 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/farmer-21-sentenced-after-sixteen-animal-welfare-offences_64523.html 

https://wildjustice.org.uk/gamebird-releases/defra-gamebird-licensing-found-to-be-unlawful-wild-justice-wins-legal-challenge/?fbclid=IwAR0DAvRxWuySf_saCcaZK23-O0VwUzvT32a5RpfibxPFbjv6SUBAQnunu58 

https://www.peta.org/blog/hadi-shrine-drops-elephant-acts/ 

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/yo-egg-launches-whole-vegan-eggs-us/ 

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/flora-sustainability-weird-dairy-ad-plastic-free-paper-tub-plant-cream/#:~:text=The%20TV%20advert%20opens%20with,pumping%20plants%20through%20a%20cow%3F%E2%80%9D 

https://youtu.be/UPXGL8F778o 

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/low-fat-vegan-diet-may-improve-cardiometabolic-health-t1d-2024a1000751?form=fpf 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wellness-us/article-13298277/impossible-burgers-unhealthy-vegan-diets-meat-free-heart-health.html

https://www.farminguk.com/news/profit-and-turnover-fall-at-lakeland-dairies-after-challenging-year-_64520.html 

https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/jeremy-clarkson-brewery-targeted-anti-9223611

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Paul & Ant

59- When the vegans went after Jeremy...

With animals in a state of emergency, it's understandable to feel like animal rights & veganism should be the only cause we spend our time fighting for.

However, without approaching our advocacy in an intersectional way, could we be doing more harm than good in the long run?

In this episode Nazia, Dominic & Ant discuss intersectionality, why it matters & how we can best encourage others to consider more than 'just' veganism when rallying for social justice.

As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts once you've listened to the episode. Enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com is the place to reach us.

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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.

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebook, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Nazia, Dominic & Ant

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58- Veganism & Intersectionality: Does it ALL need to be about the animals?

In this episode Nazia & Ant examine a conspiracy theory surrounding package holiday companies who are trying to get some credit...for just following the new laws regarding a ban on selling tickets for events that exploit animals. 

Additionally we look at:

*Wetherspoons' non-vegan lime garnishes...

*The plant based meat companies fighting back in France...

*An horrific plan to save US owls that involves killing half a million owls....

And much more!

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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.

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Links to part of this week's show:

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/04/06/us-to-kill-half-a-million-barred-owls-to-save-spotted-owl/ 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/04/05/ship-with-6800-sheep-and-lambs-stuck-off-the-coast-of-greece/ 

https://www.peta.org/blog/peta-investigator-assaulted-ocala-breeders-sale/ 

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/wetherspoons-warns-lemons-and-limes-may-not-be-vegan/

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/vegan-versus-plant-based-big-vegan-survey/

https://vegconomist.com/company-news/free-vegan-business-directory/ 

https://vegconomist.com/society/usda-nutrition-program-low-income-women-children-features-plant-based-dairy/

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/04/07/news-study-banks-funding-meat-industry-climate-goals/ 

https://vegconomist.com/politics-law/johannesburg-high-court-overturns-seizure-meat-alternatives/ 

https://vegconomist.com/politics-law/plant-based-meat-french-conseil-detat-suspends-labelling-decree/ 

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/jet2holidays-stop-selling-tickets-marine-parks/ 

https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/tour-operators/easyjet-holidays-bans-attractions-that-exploit-animals 

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/45/enacted

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Nazia & Ant

57- Jet2 Holidays & EasyJet: Compassionate Market Leaders...or just not breaking the law?

In this episode Carlos & Ant look at 'burnout': What is it? What is it not? Are vegans susceptible to it? How can we prevent it? And how can we respond when people do succumb to it?

Resources we used when researching this episode:

https://www.vegansociety.com/news/blog/self-care-vegan-activist 

https://www.reddit.com/r/vegan/comments/15kfx3w/feeling_discouraged_long_term_vegan_burnout/ 

https://all-creatures.org/articles/act-ab.html 

https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/xepa4

As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts once you've listened to the episode. Enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com is the place to reach us.

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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.

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebook, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Carlos & Ant



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56- When vegans burn out

In this episode Carlos & Ant's main story is the 'occupation' of an abbatoir by a group of animal rights activists, continuing the campaign to raise awareness of CO2 being used to stun pigs prior to slaughter.

Additionally we look at:

*Secretly woke plant-based scones

*A campaign to save millions of animals' lives in Brazil

*The vegan chef beating all the competition in a British cooking show

And much more!

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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.

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Links to part of this week's show:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.downtoearth.org.in/news/africa/amp/-blood-lions-no-more-as-south-africa-to-stop-captive-breeding-of-big-cats-for-trophy-hunting-traditional-medicine-95377

https://unchainedtv.com/2024/03/26/victory-officials-order-miami-seaquarium-to-close-down-forever/

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/national-trust-vegan-scones-woke-b2521938.html

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/vegan-chef-kirk-haworth-wins-champion-of-champions-great-british-menu-2024/

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/copenhagen-fashion-week-bans-exotic-skins/

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/03/plastic-free-vegan-leather-shoe-grown-dyed-from-bacteria/

https://animalequality.org.uk/news/animal-equality-presents-two-bills-in-brazil-that-could-save-billions-of-animals/?fbclid=IwAR0lRDywzGKSzngOG2XvxFpcm33qhbsC5xB3V96qloq0zJUVCAX628OUSd0 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/scottish-government-seeks-views-on-cage-ban-for-laying-hens_64443.html

https://www.farminguk.com/news/scottish-government-seeks-views-on-cage-ban-for-laying-hens_64443.html

https://www.salon.com/2024/04/02/animal-rights-group-releases-hidden-camera-footage-that-reveals-cruelty-in-kentucky-poultry-farms/

https://plantbasednews.org/culture/events/uk-animal-rights-conference/



Main Story:

https://youtu.be/Jrc0GN1Ujys?si=kCLczDPaWxs_Coz4

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/pigs-bacon-tesco-asda-aldi-mands-b2520254.html

https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/24227755.vegan-protest-cranswick-abattoirs-prompts-police-response/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13268351/dead-piglets-town-hall-norfolk-animal-activists-joey-carbstrong.html

https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2024-04-03/animal-rights-protesters-invade-pig-processing-factory

https://www.instagram.com/joey_carbstrong?igsh=MTNuY3Fjb2JjbDZrbg==

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Carlos & Ant

55- There are vegans in the abbatoir!

In this episode Julie, Kate & Ant give their reactions to Pignorant, a documentary produced by Joey Carbstrong that has recently been released onto  Amazon Prime for streaming. 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pignorant-Joey-Carbstrong/dp/B0CV8HQ3QV

The trailers for the film seemed very centred on the human 'stars' of the film rather than the pigs, but is this film an ego project, or in fact a real solid addition to the suite of animal rights documentaries?

Warning- this episode contains spoilers, and the film itself contains footage of animals that many viewers will find distressing

As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts once you've listened to the episode. Enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com is the place to reach us.

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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.

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebook, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Julie, Kate & Ant

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54- Vegan Film Review: Pignorant (2024)

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!

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 ten of the top news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. Afterwards we slow things down & home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail.

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. 

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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

Ant & Rich