Today, an exclusive window into a high stakes world, at the heart of the animal rights movement. Hear from the fundraisers driving the dollars that fuel the fight for animals.

Those conversations are very common among professional animal advocates, yet always behind closed doors... that is, until now.

To discuss this topic, I have with me Alice Muller Coleman, development manager for Balanced, and Liz Wheeler, philanthropy manager for Faunalytics. Among other things, we talked about the dangers of toxic work environments, what power do funders hold over animal organizations and why are sanctuaries the ugly duckling of fundraising.

Balanced and Faunalytics are two amazing organizations that deserve your support. Visit the episode notes to connect with them.

Lastly, don't forget to show some love for this podcast. Follow the show, share this episode, leave a five-star review - every gesture of support counts. Thank you!

Support Faunalytics: https://faunalytics.org/donate

Support Balanced: https://www.balanced.org/donate

The Plant-Powered Physicians podcast: https://plantpoweredphysicians.podbean.com/

Free downloadable Fiber-Rich Meal Guide: https://www.balanced.org/fiberrichmealguide

Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy: https://givingusa.org/

Hive Fundraising Community Calls: https://lu.ma/calendar/cal-hOZYN6fNvCzj3cK

People Who Support Animal Causes: Who Gives More? https://faunalytics.org/people-who-support-animal-causes-who-gives-more/

State of the Movement 2024: https://www.straydoginstitute.org/movement-2024/

Compensation In The Farmed Animal Advocacy Sector: https://faunalytics.org/compensation-in-farmed-animal-advocacy/

Why Sanctuary? https://www.secondhandstories.ca/post/why-sanctuary

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Today, we’re celebrating a powerful victory by Madeline Krasno, founder of Justify, against her alma mater—the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The university censored her online denunciation of the cruel animal testing conducted in its labs, but Madeline fought back and won.

She shared with me shocking new details about how the university monitored her social media and even planned to infiltrate an animal rights lecture by creating fake accounts.

We also discussed Bryan Kohberger—the Idaho killer who, surprisingly, is vegan. Plus, the launch of Madeline’s new podcast, which I am really excited about. And how allies of this movement can emerge from the most unexpected places.

Check out the episode notes to connect with Justify and Madeline. Her initiative is groundbreaking and truly deserves your support. If you want to know more about Madeline's inspiring journey, check out episode 51 of the podcast: Waking up from the nightmare of animal testing.

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Waking Up from the Nightmare of Animal Testing. With Madeline Krasno | Ep. 51 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1678846/

Voicing the Unpopular Truth. With Dr. Faraz Harsini & Madeline Krasno | Ep. 59 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1794406/

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32 years have passed since the release of the first Jurassic Park movie, now a cinema classic. For today's episode, we are revisiting the original franchise through an animal rights perspective. As the multi-billion dollar bio-tech firm Colossal is seriously considering opening its own Jurassic Park - let's examine closely the impact and legacy of those 90s era movies.

To discuss this topic, I have with me Alex Ventimilla Sanchez, a professor of the English & Film Studies Dept of the University of Alberta. He is also part of the team behind the amazing egg-truth.com initiative. Among other things, I asked Alex: Why does our sense of wonderment towards animals makes us want to abuse them?; Do Vegans deceptively make animals appear like children?; Do we exploit animals because of our conditioning or human nature?

Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-ventimilla/

Visit egg-truth.com and dairy-truth.com!

Our Plant-Based Ancestors. With Dr. Hadar Ahituv | Ep. 68 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1936713/

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Today, we denounce the complicity of the media in animal exploitation. How they have accepted so much money to carry water for this cruel industry, promoting meat, dairy and egg while perpetuating biased and deceitful anti-vegan beliefs.

To discuss this topic, I have with me Donny Moss, a life long animal rights activists who launched my new favorite activist project: Veg Media Watch. What Donny does is scout through all mainstream media coverage of veganism or the animal cause, and call out media organizations or journalists showing a clear anti-vegan bias.

I asked Donny "Who should we trust in this media landscape? Does he think our movement has been infiltrated by fake vegan media outlets or activists backed by big Ag? Does political affiliation affect how we cover the animal industry? And much more."

Please help this podcast grow by sharing it with the vegans you know. You can also subscribe and leave a good review. Every gesture is appreciated. Thank you!

Veg Media Watch on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Veg-Media-Watch/61577254593597/

@VegMediaWatch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vegmediawatch/

Veg Media Watch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegmediawatch

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Note: the NY Times Journalist Donny referenced is named Nicholas Kristof: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/17/opinion/sunday/animal-cruelty-or-the-price-of-dinner.html

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Today I challenge you to dream of a world where 2 billion Muslims, inspired by their faith, decide to become vegan and embrace the animal cause. At the forefront of making this dream a reality is Green Islam, an initiative of Kind World Media, that reminds Muslims of how modern consumption and lifestyle practices are incompatible with the original ethical spirit of Islam.

To discuss this pioneering work, I have with me none other than the founder of Kind World Media and Green Islam, Zehra Abbas. I asked Zehra what to make of Aid Al Adha, an Islamic holiday celebrated by families with the sacrifice of a sheep?; why she thinks Halal meat is a scam?; how vegan activists are failing to reach the Muslim world; and much much more.

Kind World Media: https://www.kindworldmedia.com/

Green Islam: https://www.greenislam.org/

Joey Carbstrong's Halal investigation: https://youtu.be/PJnE2XP5fCU?si=n_ffMB2eoOvsdyV-

Earthling Ed Muslim outreach: https://youtu.be/elLPtQjqddQ?si=Qe_oAivwWgnSUATd

Al-Ma‘arri: The World's First Vegan. With Dr. Kevin Blankinship | Ep. 37 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1427038/

Lebanon Goes Vegan. With Georges G. Hayek | Ep. 38 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1438749/

The Quran, Verse 6:38

وَمَا مِن دَآبَّةٍۢ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَلَا طَـٰٓئِرٍۢ يَطِيرُ بِجَنَاحَيْهِ إِلَّآ أُمَمٌ أَمْثَالُكُم ۚ مَّا فَرَّطْنَا فِى ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ مِن شَىْءٍۢ ۚ ثُمَّ إِلَىٰ رَبِّهِمْ يُحْشَرُونَ ٣٨

All living beings roaming the earth and winged birds soaring in the sky are communities like yourselves. We have left nothing out of the Record. Then to their Lord they will be gathered all together.

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Before you attend your next pro-animal protest, listen to today's episode on why you could be doing more harm than good and how to make sure your protest has the impact you want it to have.

To discuss this topic, I have with me Björn Ólafsson, a researcher, science communicator and animal rights advocate who has recently written for Faunalytics: The Science Of Protests And Demonstrations.

For the sake of being a more effective movement, please share this episode far and wide. This is an important PSA episode on the science behind protesting effectively.

The Science Of Protests And Demonstrations: https://faunalytics.org/tactics-in-practice-the-science-of-protests-and-demonstrations/

Contact Björn: https://www.bjornjohann.com/

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In this episode, we address one of the hottest topic in the vegan community: romantic relationships. We answer all the important questions. Dating questions such as: should I date a fellow vegan or go with chemistry and open my life to carnists? where can I find a vegan partner? can I turn my partner vegan or am I deluding myself? But also, questions about lasting relationships, making veganism sexy or choosing to have kids.

And to answer all those questions, we have our in-house professional match-maker, Rabbi Akiva Gersh, also known as the Vegan Rabbi. He had a hand in forming who knows how many loving relationships, so listen carefully to his advice.

Plus two loving activist couples: George and Rachael Martin. You know George as Carnism Debunked, he has been on the show many times, and if you follow him on social media, you've seen Rachael too. And Rachael has the same burning flame for animal rights.

Then, Tom and Sol, who recently came on the podcast to promote their illustrated book Reynard the House Wolf. They are a couple of artists and activists living remotely in nature. Every time I look at Sol's art, I am reminded of how authentic and inspiring their life is.

Rabbi Akiva Gersh: https://www.akivagersh.com/

George Martin: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBa4PFp85WLj6T6HYVF0FdQ

Rachael Martin: https://www.instagram.com/elven.vgn/?hl=en

Tom & Sol: https://www.solanzorena.art/

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He is back! The legendary Gary Yourofsky is back from retirement after 11 years of silence, to sound the alarm on the dire lack of funding to animal sanctuaries - more specifically SASHA farm, a sanctuary he has volunteered for since around 1995, and one of the oldest, if not the oldest vegan farm sanctuary in the world.

Today, I give you an exclusive interview with the man who has moved millions of hearts to embrace veganism. We discussed the burnout that lead him to retirement, the behind the scenes of "the Best Speech You Will Ever Hear", effective altruism and, as the man who reportedly veganized 8% of Israel's population, his thoughts on the mass exodus of Jewish Vegan Activists from the movement.

Make a Donation to SASHA Farm: https://givebutter.com/i8C92I

Yourofsky's 1st Speech in 11 Years: https://youtu.be/5ENfdOs9q_c?feature=shared

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As you might know, this movement is a big fan of debating non-vegans. However, debates around major deciding strategy questions on how to progress forward as a movement are much less frequent.

Well, for today, I am happy to present you with an exception to this rule. What you are about to listen is a clash of minds about Cultivated Meat, an industry worth billions of dollars that promises vegans a future without factory farming.

I invited one of the debaters, John Sanbonmatsu, for a conversation about the behind the scenes of this debate and the release of his new book. Don't miss our talk, which is Episode 79 of the podcast.

And an enormous THANK YOU to United Poultry Concerns, who organized this debate and gave me the green light to release it as a podcast episode. They are an impactful nonprofit that deserves your support. Visit the episode notes to access their website and the original YouTube video of the debate they recorded.

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Watch the original video of the debate: https://youtu.be/BUWUy0K03_w?feature=shared

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Today, I am happy to talk with John Sanbonmatsu, the author of the new book "The Omnivore's Decepetion", which is a fascinating guide into who are the intellectual handmaiden of the animal exploitation world. To put it simply, think the carnist version of Peter Singer or Gary Francione. People like Michael Pollan - and if you don't know who Michael Pollan is, you are in for a surprise.

We had the chance to discuss some really interesting passages of the book, like the myth of humane meat or how farming animals is empowering to women. But first, we talked about John's position against cultivated meat. He thinks that cultivated meat is a profound strategic miscalculation for our movement. I had the chance to hear him make the case against cultivated meat in a debate against none other than Leah Garces, President of Mercy for Animals, and Bruce Friedrich, CEO of the Good Food Institute. And he did that dressed as a pirate. It is an epic debate that deserves a listen, and you are in luck because it is available as a bonus episode of the podcast.

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