At least 2/3rds of Americans are overweight or obese. This is a crisis causing unnecessary disease and death. It's also causing our health care costs to skyrocket, costs paid for by you, the taxpayer. In short, obesity has ramifications across our society. And, with the relentless rise of calorie-dense fast food, the crisis is getting worse. Luckily, there are solutions. Deepa Deshmukh, MPH,RDN,CDE,BC-ADM, is an award-winning dietitian and nutrition specialist with a very specific and proven method to drop the excess pounds. In 2020, Deepa was recognized as one of the Top 10 Dietitians in the country by Today’s Dietitian Publication for her innovative approach to health and wellness. So, if you've got a problem with your weight, now is the time to learn and implement solutions. The good news? You do not have to sacrifice taste. For more info. visit: https://nutritionistdeepa.com/

Meet the man behind the movie that could end fur farming in Canada. Taimoor Choudhry’s transformation from a high flying consumer of luxury goods to a passionate animal activist started when he asked a simple question: Who am I wearing? It turned out his fur trim was from a dog. Being a dog lover, this turned his world upside down. His award-winning film Ending Real Fur features Tim Gunn of Project Runway and Making the Cut fame, Arch Enemy lead vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk and many others. It will debut THIS BLACK FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24th on UNCHAINEDTV at 4:30pm Pacific/7:30pm Eastern, followed by a LIVE Q&A with Tim Gunn & Alissa White-Gluz. Mark your calendars! It will also be available for you to view after the premiere. To watch, visit: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse Now, hear the incredible story behind this groundbreaking film!

Mercy for Animals has just released an undercover investigation into a Nebraska pig farm that documents extreme suffering by mother pigs kept in crates barely larger than their bodies, repeatedly impregnated against their will. If this upsets you, there is something you can do now: stop eating animals. Mercy for Animals is also a leading voice fighting the proposed EATS Act, being pushed by pro-meat/dairy industry lawmakers. The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act would wipe out numerous state laws that ban the sale of eggs or meat from animals kept in extreme confinement, like pig gestation crates. MFA is urging all animal lovers to reach out to your U.S. Senators and Members of Congress NOW to say VOTE NO on the EATS Act. Here is the petition link. Takes 5 seconds to do it. MFA says PLEASE FILL IT OUT NOW!

CLICK THIS LINK TO PETITION: https://act.mercyforanimals.org/eats-act

For more info and to get involved visit: https://mercyforanimals.org/

Rowdy Girl - The story of a Texas cattle rancher who went vegan! This is an extraordinary new film about former country singer, Renee King-Sonnen, who turned her husband's Texas cattle ranch into a vegan sanctuary for rescued cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys and other innocent beings. UnchainedTV interviews Renee and the filmmaker, Jason Goldman. This film brilliantly reveals one woman's journey to compassion. It's told in a way that is both emotionally moving and hilarious. Every moment of this film is authentic. You are right there with Renee and Tommy as they transform and help other Texans to transform. This is a MUST SEE MOVIE. Even the soundtrack is like no other! Find out why!

Film Synopsis:

Unable to come to terms with the cruel reality of animal agriculture, a former Texas cattle rancher goes vegan and transforms her husband's beef operation into a farmed animal sanctuary. When their story goes viral, she realizes her true calling: to help farmers transition to plant-based and end their business of animal agriculture. Rowdy Girl showcases the inspiring work of an animal activist who has been on both sides and proves that there is a common ground between farmers and vegans - a shared mission of compassion and sustainability.

Goldman is the film's director/producer. It was edited by Pilar Rico. The famed musician Moby is executive producer. Greg Beauchamp and Carter Collins are co-executive producers.

For more info: https://www.wildgrowthmedia.com/films/rowdy-girl

https://watch.unchainedtv.com/rowdy-girl-sanctuary-1

https://rowdygirlsanctuary.org/

Ticket links for the next events:

Whole Planet Spirituality Retreat (Oct 19-21): https://thespiritualforum.org/retreat

Seoul Animal Film Festival (Oct 21, 23): https://www.saff.kr/movie/?post_id=2218

San Francisco Veg Fest (Oct 29): http://roxie.com/film/rowdy-girl/

Rowdy Girl - The story of a Texas cattle rancher who went vegan! This is an extraordinary new film about former country singer, Renee King-Sonnen, who turned her husband's Texas cattle ranch into a vegan sanctuary for rescued cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys and other innocent beings. UnchainedTV interviews Renee and the filmmaker, Jason Goldman. This film brilliantly reveals one woman's journey to compassion. It's told in a way that is both emotionally moving and hilarious. Every moment of this film is authentic. You are right there with Renee and Tommy as they transform and help other Texans to transform. This is a MUST SEE MOVIE. Even the soundtrack is like no other! Find out why! Film Synopsis: Unable to come to terms with the cruel reality of animal agriculture, a former Texas cattle rancher goes vegan and transforms her husband's beef operation into a farmed animal sanctuary. When their story goes viral, she realizes her true calling: to help farmers transition to plant-based and end their business of animal agriculture. Rowdy Girl showcases the inspiring work of an animal activist who has been on both sides and proves that there is a common ground between farmers and vegans - a shared mission of compassion and sustainability. Goldman is the film's director/producer. It was edited by Pilar Rico. The famed musician Moby is executive producer. Greg Beauchamp and Carter Collins are co-executive producers. For more info: https://www.wildgrowthmedia.com/films/rowdy-girl https://watch.unchainedtv.com/rowdy-girl-sanctuary-1 https://rowdygirlsanctuary.org/ Ticket links for the next events: Whole Planet Spirituality Retreat (Oct 19-21): https://thespiritualforum.org/retreat Seoul Animal Film Festival (Oct 21, 23): https://www.saff.kr/movie/?post_id=2218 San Francisco Veg Fest (Oct 29): http://roxie.com/film/rowdy-girl/

As the number of vegans grows, so too does the number of vegans who say they’re experiencing discrimination at school or at work. Some of these vegans are taking cases to court, relying on both international conventions and national laws. Now meet a panel of experts in this field who are leading the fight for fairness for those who choose compassion in their choice of of food, clothing and entertainment. The Vegan Society's International Rights Network founder Dr. Jeanette Rowley from the UK, plaintiff Astrid Prevost from Paris, attorney Jerold “Jerry” Friedman from California and attorney Wade Poziomka from Canada join UnchainedTV’s Jane Velez-Mitchell for this fascinating conversation.

Who is going to save the planet and how? It’s the Greta Thunberg generation that has the most to lose as the climate crisis worsens. So, these Gen Zers, along with some Gen Alphas (born from 2010 on) are organizing to create solutions. Mission One? End factory farming of animals, which is destroying our planet with climate change, habitat destruction, biodiversity loss, water pollution, human health problems, and more. Now, the New Roots Institute is training tomorrow’s leaders with year-long fellowships for students motivated to dig deeper into the impacts, and solutions, of factory farming—while being trained in effective communication, advocacy, and leadership skills. UnchainedTV’s Jane Velez-Mitchell unpacks this unique program with LA’s Lead Educator Natalie Amezcua and Parker Do, a senior at UCLA and an alumni of the New Roots Leadership Program. For more visit: https://www.newrootsinstitute.org/

Shocking new developments in the Open Rescue Trial in Sonoma County, California. Numerous animal activists were initially arrested for the rescue of about 70 chickens and ducks from 3 factory farms in 2018 & 2019. They say they have the legal right to rescue suffering animals. Now, only ONE defendant remains, charged with conspiracy and trespassing, Wayne Hsiung, co-founder of Direct Action Everywhere, a large animal rights organization considered a threat to the meat industry. Is the government trying to “cut the head off the snake” as one prosecutor is alleged to have declared? Why is the defense gagged and defense witnesses forced to appear in court, prior to the start of trial? Our expert panel includes former Assistant DA Nathan Semmel, TheirTurn’s Donny Moss, OMG! LA host Michelle Celestino, Animal Alliance’s Ellen Dent, Action Hour’s Lindsey Baker and DxE’s Carla Cabral, LIVE at the courthouse. UnchainedTV’s Jane Velez-Mitchell hosts this panel.

UnchainedTV Exclusive Interview! It’s the animal rights disruption making headlines across the globe. Now, for the first time, the 3 women who took over the runway at New York Fashion Week 2023, to make a statement about the cruelty of leather, speak. They reveal how and why they did it to UnchainedTV’s Jane Velez-Mitchell. Comic journalist, actress and vegan activist Jamie Logan jumped on the runway, as Anna Wintour and Jennifer Lopez looked on, and strutted with a sign that said Coach: Leather Kills. Right in front of her was well-known activist Sasha Monik Zemmel in body paint that resembled an animal without skin. Capturing the action on video was noted NYC activist Rachel Levy. They owned the show…until security tackled. We invite Coach or any other industry rep on at any time.

Watch out DC! The Youth Steering Committee is on the case! YSC is made up of students who are passionate about promoting climate-friendly, plant-based food to save our planet, animals, and people. These students create campaigns to change federal policies and encourage K-12 schools to adopt plant-based, sustainable menus and end factory farming. These young advocates are working to push a bill through Congress: The Healthy Future Students and Earth Pilot Program Act. The YSC was formed by Chilis on Wheels and Friends of the Earth. Eloísa Trinidad, the Executive Director of Chilis on Wheels, and 3 of the students in the Youth Steering Committee, Nitya Jakka, Nancy Zhang and Jasmine Hsieh, join us to talk about how they’re saving the planet. Learn more here: https://www.instagram.com/plantpowered.ysc/