Soy boys, militants, social justice warriors, hypocrites, bleeding hearts, hippies... stereotypes abound when people talk about vegans!  In today's show, Lottie, Nick and Hayden tackle these vegan stereotypes. We talk about what truth some of these stereotypes have and what they get wrong.  In terms of how this can influence our animal justice activism, we discuss a model of attitude change from social psychology (the Elaboration Likelihood Model) which can explain why these stereotypes might influence people's views of vegans. We also discuss two concepts stemming from the USA civil rights movement: diversity of tactics and the positive radical flank effect.  A takeaway is that pick-me and preachy vegans alike can work together towards our common cause of animal liberation!  Listen to other podcasts that inspired this topic: - Freedom of Species: Is Veganism a Cult? https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode/veganism-cult - Sounds Like a Cult: The Cult of Veganism https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1319-sounds-like-a-cult-82627527/episode/the-cult-of-veganism-94176135/  Explainers: Elaboration Likelihood Model: https://www.simplypsychology.org/elaboration-likelihood-model.html Diversity of tactics: https://everything.explained.today/Diversity_of_tactics/#Ref-5 Radical flank effect: https://everything.explained.today/%5C/Radical_flank_effect/  A scholarly review article showing evidence of positive radical flank effects across movements: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42087-025-00485-y#ref-CR18  Music: Animal Liberation by Los Fastidios: https://www.losfastidios.net/ Can't Win by PUP. Baby Rats by MU330. Soy Boy by Djupa Dvala.

We discuss the documentary film Christspiracy (2024) that was seven years in the making and poses questions about faith and the ethics of eating animals.    Links:    The film: https://christspiracy.com/    Why Are So Few Christians Vegan? A Reflection on Charles Camosy’s “Why All Christians Should Go Vegan” by Kim Socha and Rowan Taylor (2017): https://animalliberationcurrents.com/why-are-so-few-christians-vegan/      Previous Freedom of Species show: Atheism and Animal Liberation with Rowan Taylor (9 August 2020):  https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode-202008091300/atheism-and-animal-liberation-rowan-taylor    Catherine Wright's talk Why Animal Rights is a Social Justice Issue (November 2018), Melbourne Unitarian Peace Memorial Church. https://www.melbourneunitarian.org.au/mp3-service-podcasts/556-catherine-wright-candidate-for-the-animal-justice-party-why-animal-rights-is-a-social-justice-issue      Veganwashing / Vegans for BDS: https://www.vegansforbds.com/veganwashing/       Music we played on the show:      Lesbian of the Year by The Beaches      A Place in the Choir by Celtic Thunder      The Tortoise and the Tourist by Modest Mouse

We welcome Dr Dana Kolsky from Animal-Free Science Advocacy (AFSA) to discuss animal testing, including the recently released documentary film How to Make Drugs and Feel Great about Everything.Dana's bio:Dana is a dedicated veterinary surgeon whose career is driven by a deep commitment to animal welfare. Since 2018, she has cared for small animals with compassion and integrity, guiding countless families through challenging and complex medical decisions. Before entering the veterinary field, Dana earned degrees in Communications and Film and Television and built a career in media and marketing.A lifelong advocate for animal rights, she has volunteered with many animal welfare organisations, turning her passion into action. Deeply concerned by the suffering caused through animal experimentation, Dana now channels her skills and voice into her work with Animal-Free Science Advocacy — working to end animal testing and help animals not just one by one, but on a much larger scale.How to Make Drugs and Feel Great about Everything is a new feature documentary from Keegan Kuhn, co-producer/co-director of Cowspiracy and What the Health, with director Journey Zephyr, that investigates the process of drug development in the US, uncovering the wasteful, dangerous and absurd use of animal testing in the 21st century.     Links:Follow Animal-Free Science Advocacy https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/ and view the quality resources available; from the history of the anti-vivisection movement, right through to case studies, sector news and the AFSA podcast https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/resources/podcast/  Support AFSA’s campaign to end primate experiments https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/ending-primate-experiments/ In the What You Can Do section: there is a link to a letter that can be sent to the government, calling to stop the funding of primate experiment, and a unique donation opportunity that allows supporters to name a primate https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/honour-me-with-a-name/ Take action and ask your MP to support AFSA’s Federal Budget submission to see better funding of non-animal experiments. https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/fund-the-future/ Global news update from April 9, 2026: From promises to implementation: the latest global moves advancing animal-free research https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/from-promises-to-implementation  Ever wondered where animal experiments are happening in Australia? It could be right on your doorstep. Check out this resource to learn more: https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/case-studies/on-your-doorstep/Other ways to support this important work include becoming a member of AFSA and making a donation https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/take-action/ The film: How to Make Drugs and Feel Great about Everything official documentary film website: https://www.howtomakedrugsfilm.com       Post-show notes kindly provided by Dana following our discussion:  We asked what fish are used for in research. The main uses are: as models of human development and disease; in toxicity testing as subjects for measuring harmful effects of chemicals, and in aquaculture research to expand the farming of fish for food. We asked me about local breeders of animals for research. The main suppliers are Ozgene and Australian Bio Resources. The research institutions themselves breed their own animals.        Previous AFSA interviews:Freedom of Species interview with Rachel Smith, CEO of AFSA, November 2024 https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode/animal-free-science-advocacy-interview-rachel Freedom of Species interview with Robyn Kirby, Primate Campaign Consultant, April 2025 https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode/animal-free-science-advocacy-primate-experimentation-interview-robyn Music we played on the show:Beautiful Boy by John LennonFly Away by Lenny KravtizI want to break free by Queen      Please note that unfortunately due to copyright restrictions, we are unable to include the songs in the podcast.       Please contact the FoS team with any feedback at [email protected]

This week Savanna sits down with Nick and Ruby Ramsden (recently finished her PhD research on vegan activism in Japan).  We talk about Japan's culture towards animal rights and animal welfare issues in at Nara Park and Animal cafes in Japan.  Articles: Nara  https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15210364 https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15935109 https://www.japan-suki.com/en/visit/places/nara-deer-park https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02496 https://newsonjapan.com/article/125327.php https://qazinform.com/news/deer-population-in-nara-park-hits-record-high-visitor-injuries-increase-ad38f6  Articles: Animal Cafes https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jvms/advpub/0/advpub_24-0257/_article https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/03/28/national/endangered-creatures-animal-cafe-japan https://wildwelfare.org/japan-animal-cafes-report https://www.dw.com/en/japan-pet-cafe-boom-raises-concerns-about-animal-welfare/a-48818496 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/03/japan/society/wwf-japan-survey-animal-cafes https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/11/otter-japanese-cafe-dna-small-clawed-otters-captivity-japan-wild-trade  Music:  Kinoko Teikoku (Mushroom Empire) "Kaijuu no ude no naka" (In the arms of the beast): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4eFAWRAPtY&list=RDW4eFAWRAPtY&start_radio=1 スパークル [original ver.] -Your name: https://youtu.be/a2GujJZfXpg?si=3LWN-HiiUk6TW_ba Nara by Alt-J: https://soundcloud.com/alt-j/nara

Why are so many climate activists still hungry for flesh?In today's show, Betty and Nick talk about the importance of adressing animal agriculture within the climate justice movement. Those of us living in the global North must be willing to confront how our daily consumption choices contribute to climate change as well as understanding how corperations and governments continue to profit from environmental destruction. We finish on a discussion about the unproven theories of white Zimbabwean cattle farmer, Allan Savory. It's easy for greenwashed misinformation about animal agriculture to spread because people would rather believe that eating animals can be sustainable even if there is no scientific evidence to support it.Further reading:https://www.surgeactivism.org/allansavoryMusic played:Livin’ Thing - Electric Light OrchestraTreading water - Petrol girlsTrouble in the Water - Common

Most Victorians care about wildlife. Most Victorians hate animal cruelty. Yet Victoria is one of the few states left that still allows a recreational duck and quail shouting season. For 83 days each year, duck and quail shooters can run around dressed like Rambo, blasting small birds out of the sky for fun.  But what happens after the shots are fired? Listen to our interview with duck rescuer Nat Kopas from Geelong Duck Rescue and learn about the harsh reality that rescuers face, the heartbreaking search for wounded birds shot and left to suffer, the harassment on and off the water, the pollution, and underlying it all is 3 months of constant cruelty. What happens out there stays with you - recreational duck shooting must end.  The campaign continues year-round. If you’d like to learn more or get involved please follow Geelong Duck Rescue on socials and check their website: http://www.geelongduckrescue.org.au/  Music  Fly Away by Lenny Kravitz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvuL5jyCHOw Best of You by Foo Fighters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_L4Rixya64 You get What You Give by The New Radicals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL7-CKirWZE

We celebrate the life and incredible contributions of Chris Rust and share tributes from Chris's loved ones, friends and comrades. For decades, through Food not Bombs, Chris embodied a quiet, unwavering commitment to solidarity, anarchist DIY ethics, and animal rights.Through FNB, Chris brought people together, created spaces of care and solidarity, and lived out his belief in mutual aid, community, and respect for all beings. A comrade in the truest sense, and a person of quiet integrity and selflessness in a difficult world.We share some reflections from those who knew and loved him, and who shared in the spaces and community he helped build.The tributes are captured here at this link Proton doc - In celebration of Chris Rust    Please contact us if you'd like to add to this doc at [email protected]     FNB's principles include veganism, vegetarianism, the distribution of free food, group autonomy, consensus decision-making, and nonviolent direct action. Please consider getting involved - contact information is below.     There is a picnic in celebration of Chris's life on Friday April 3rd (Good Friday) 2026 from 12.00pm at Edinburgh Gardens (near the pavilion), Fitzroy. Please bring a plate of vegan food to share.     Links:    Food Not Bombs Naarm email [email protected] & website https://fnbmelb.noblogs.org/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/foodnotbombsmelbourne/    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/foodnotbombs_naarm/    Chris's interview with Pat about Food Not Bombs on 3CR Thursday breakfast. The interview starts at 38.00 mins. https://www.3cr.org.au/thursday-breakfast/episode/super-loss-under-18s-food-not-bombs-melbourne-carf-counter-rally-saturday     Book about FNB: A Mass Conspiracy to Feed People by David Boarder Giles (Duke University Press, 2021) https://www.dukeupress.edu/a-mass-conspiracy-to-feed-people    Songs we played:      Vicious Circle / Police Brutality  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGz7mCk0tXI      Arm the Insane / Heard it all before  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPYu5Jc6BFE      Perdition / New Anarchy  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nuq2-mC0-tU         Please note that unfortunately due to copyright restrictions, we are unable to include the songs in the podcast.

On today's FoS show we're talking total liberation, countering the mainstream vegan narrative and community building with guests Claire and Jesse.  We discuss their personal journeys into activism and the founding of The Raven Corps, Cool Kids Snack Cakes and Vegans Against Fascism.    Bios:    Claire is a long-time vegan activist, humane educators, and animal rights attorney. She's the founder of The Raven Corps and Vegans Against Fascism and co-owner of All Things Cool Kids. Beyond that, she's an old Goth who LOVES 80s nostalogia, wiener dogs, garaga sales and margaritas.    Jesse spent most of his adult life in the food industry and crossed oer into nonproft and vegan advocacy in 2020. He's a co-owner of All Things Cool Kids and maker of Counter Crispies, radical crispy marshamallow treats that benefit Vegans Against Fascism. He's also a damn fine guitar player and still identifies as a band geek.       Links:   The Raven Corps https://www.theravencorps.org/   Vegans Against Fascism https://www.vegansagainstfascism.org/   Cool Kids Snack Cakes https://www.coolkidssnackcakes.com/    Zane McNeill (volume editor): Building Multispecies Resistance Against Exploitation: Stories from the Frontlines of Labor and Animal Rights. Published by Peter Lang, 2024. https://www.peterlang.com/document/1359054      Music we played on the show:    Sailing by Christoper Cross https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEO6gYCFbr0&list=RDMEO6gYCFbr0&start_radio=1    When you grow up, your heart dies by Gunship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri9IefTuNzc&list=RDri9IefTuNzc&start_radio=1    Chinga La Migra by Zada  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFha_LjH3DA&list=RDXFha_LjH3DA&start_radio=1 Please note that for copyright reasons we cannot include the songs played on the show in the podcast. Our guests' songs have been added to the Freedom of Species Spotify playlist where possible here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3TJQujKYjGFoFP6LhBbaTS?si=bfcb55c3f763...(link is external)

It's 3CR Subscriber Week 2026! Listen in as we cram the most Freedom Of Species hosts physically possible into the 3CR studio to help play animal trivia with the listeners, in an effort to gain more subscribers. If you are not a subscriber yet or haven't re-subscribed recently, please do! https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribe  Music Played:'Sneaky Meat Boys' by Hot Tubs Time Machine - https://hottubstimemachine.bandcamp.com/album/sneaky-meat-boys-gig-etiquette-ft-our-carlson'Me & Me' by The Beaches - https://music.apple.com/au/album/blame-my-ex/1701162686'Long Throes' by Los Campesinos! - https://loscampesinos.bandcamp.com/album/all-hell

On this week’s episode, host Savanna talks with Jennifer and Elise about dating as a vegan, their experiences good and bad, online dating and Valentine’s Day ideas.  If anyone is interested in being interviewed for Jennifer’s PhD research on dating, you can email her at: [email protected]  Music: Animal Liberation by Los Fastidios. Pencil Full of Lead by Paolo Nutini. Hello Kitty by Marina. Birds of a Feather by Billie Elish.