UK chicken farmers are scratching their heads, wondering what on earth to do with the millions of tonnes of urine & faeces produced by their chickens now that the government is hinting that it will no longer subsidise its removal. If only there were an alternative...

As well as this 'head-scratcher', Shane, Kate, Mark & Anthony get stuck into nine other vegan and animal rights stories from around the world in this week's episode. We hope you enjoy it!

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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 [email protected].  

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This week's stories:  

https://veganafricanews.com/thrive-africa-vegan-restaurant-week-2026-to-bring-plant-based-food-into-the-spotlight-across-17-african-countries/

https://unchainedtv.com/2026/09/03/wayne-hsiung/

https://news.wttw.com/2026/09/03/2-more-belugas-die-shedd-1-rescue-and-1-longtime-resident

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/09/08/2003863897

https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/meat-processors-warn-of-gaps-in-food-resilience-plans?fw_source=home_latestnews

https://www.eurogroupforanimals.org/news/deformed-their-pelts-oversized-foxes-suffer-finnish-fur-farms

SEND THE EU A MESSAGE: https://www.eurogroupforanimals.org/fur-free-europe

https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/donkey-owner-attacks-animal-activist-santorini-5Hjdh8b_2/

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/06/possums-in-the-roof-koalas-in-bed-study-shows-how-animals-resort-to-australian-homes-after-habitat-loss

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/08/27/wolf-shot-dead-in-denmark-and-displayed-during-ministers-press-conference/

https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026-09-09/stinking-mess-government-cuts-leave-uk-facing-chicken-waste-crisis

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Mark, Shane, Kate & Anthony

Zoo finances exposed, giant vegan surveys, greyhound films & a python palace, plus a bunch of spotify and social media comments. For the twelfth time we open the discussion up to the floor and respond to your correspondence; delving into the mailbag this time are Shane, Paul & Kate.

Links to topics under discussion:

Auckland Zoo Watch Substack: https://aucklandzoowatch.substack.com/p/auckland-zoo-by-the-numbers

Huge Vegan Survey: https://veganfta.com/articles/2026/07/16/the-huge-vegan-survey-reaches-8000-participants/

Secret Lives of Greyhounds Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1-4Icxgi_s

Python Temple: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-temple-of-pythons-ouidah-benin

We love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via [email protected]

Aaaaaaand, we make reference to our Ko-Fi page, where you can contribute to our efforts to make the pod even slicker for everyone to listen to: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL

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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  [email protected].

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Shane, Paul & Kate

The Farmer's Guardian this week have released some top tips for protecting yourself, lest an 'activist' turn up at your farm. This revolutionary advice includes making sure things are clean & that your workers are treating animals properly. Good job we're popping by then, by the sounds of it?!

As well as this 'news', Paul, Richard & Anthony get stuck into nine other vegan and animal rights stories from around the world in this week's episode. We hope you enjoy it!

Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL  Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!  

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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 [email protected].  

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This week's stories:  

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/sainsburys-launches-kid-friendly-soy-milk/

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-02/killing-of-catalina-island-deer-will-go-forward-despite-last-minute-appeals

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/allergic-to-dogs-these-gene-edited-beagles-could-pave-the-way-to-your-dream-canine-companion-that-wont-trigger-sniffles-180989303/

https://link.vox.com/view/68d5301ad130e1a79606e723s5vn3.1oke/6e7552f5

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/politics/racehorse-event-at-gunwharf-goes-ahead-despite-animal-welfare-concerns-raised-by-green-party-8951649

https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRising/posts/%EF%B8%8F-breaking-%EF%B8%8Fanimal-rising-supporter-to-live-inside-farrowing-crate-for-3-weeksth/1424443026457748/

https://vegconomist.com/approvals/cultivated-meat-2026-close-dozen-approvals-none-yet-selling-at-scale/

https://www.farmersguardian.com/news/4534978/vigilance-urged-anti-farming-activists-expected-farm

https://www.nfuonline.com/news/activism-reminder-for-dairy-producers/

https://veganorganic.net/2026/08/the-church-of-england-misses-a-vital-opportunity-to-restore-nature/

https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/le-shuttle-transporting-cruelty/

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Paul, Richard & Anthony

One of our newest Falafellers is the very brilliant Svenne. In this episode she discusses her own vegan journey, which now has her engaging in activism on the weekends and flying the flag for animal rights...but it wasn't always that simple.

The Going Vegan series shines a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle; for previous Going Vegan episodes (there's about 20 of them), scroll back in your podcast player.

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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 our podcasts, 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, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via [email protected].

Do also consider visiting our Ko-Fi page, where you can opt into making a small donation towards improving the sound quality of our podcasts! https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL is the place to head, if you value what we do & feel inclined to make a small financial contribution towards our running

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Svenne & Anthony

GreenQueen this week have reported on a NASA 'mission' to 3D print protein cookies using yeast and...recycled bottles. Yep. But, lentils? Ugh! Weird vegan food. As well as this radical headline, Shane, David & Dominic get stuck into another 9 vegan and animal rights stories from around the world.

Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL  Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!  

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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 [email protected].  

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This week's stories:  

https://www.lankanewspapers.com/2026/08/19/sri-lanka-expands-legal-protections-for-animals-as-amendment-bill-receives-parliamentary-approval

https:/plantbasednews.org/animals/largest-study-on-cat-diets-participants/

https://plantbasednews.org/news/science/oregon-primate-research-center-human-research/

https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/unicamp-gfi-brazil-fungi-fermentation-food-waste-aroma-plant-based-meat/

https://vegconomist.com/studies-numbers/trust-gap-stalls-european-uptake-cultivated-meat-precision-fermented-dairy-eit-food-finds/

https://sentientmedia.org/livestock-heat-deaths-in-transit-doubled-in-uk/

https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/us-dietary-guidelines-trump-administration-lawsuit-meat-dairy-influence/

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/08/21/python-receives-cancer-treatment-in-uk-zoo/

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/08/16/mexico-banned-dolphin-shows-but-dolphins-remain-in-pools/

http://www.greenqueen.com.hk/nasa-recycled-plastic-bottles-3d-printed-protein-cookies-yeast-space-food/

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Shane, David & Dominic

For many, the answer might be: Because someone told me not to. But what are the animal rights arguments against silk usage? And could there be an argument not to get too worried about it? Mark, Shane & Anthony are in on the discussion this time.

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via [email protected]

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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  [email protected].

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Anthony, Shane & Mark

No-one wants to be inside a car being attacked by a rhino...but that is going to happen from time to time, if you send thousands of cars driving past them every year, right? In this episode, as well as discussing rhino-based shenanigans from Worcstershire, Shane, Paul & Kate get stuck into another 9 vegan and animal rights headlines from around the world.

Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL  Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!  

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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 [email protected].  

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This week's stories:  

https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/police-presence-as-animal-rights-campaigners-return-to-northamptonshire-village-for-protest-8927329

https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/crime/two-animal-rights-protestors-to-stand-trial-over-criminal-damage-and-assault-following-mass-protest-at-mbr-acres-breeding-facility-close-to-peterborough-8921934

https://www.africanews.com/2026/08/16/argentinas-big-cats-begin-relocation-to-sanctuaries-abroad/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2lqv20qp8xo

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/hungary-bans-wild-circus-animals-2027/

https://www.gagbigag.org.uk/whoweare

https://www.animalfreeresearchuk.org/animal-free-research-uk-welcomes-investment-in-human-specific-science-but-calls-for-faster-action-to-phase-out-animal-testing/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c998dl83553o

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/14/democrats-vegan-attacks-republicans-talarico-rutinel-01037358

https://www.petfoodindustry.com/pet-food-market/market-trends-and-reports/news/15832797/report-animal-welfare-drives-pet-food-choices

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Shane, Paul & Kate

Another week; another brilliant new summer Going Vegan story, namely Melissa's tale of lifelong meat-avoidance and over a decade of veganism and street activism! 

The Going Vegan series shines a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle; for previous Going Vegan episodes (there's about 20 of them), scroll back in your podcast player.

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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 our podcasts, 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, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via [email protected].

Do also consider visiting our Ko-Fi page, where you can opt into making a small donation towards improving the sound quality of our podcasts! https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL is the place to head, if you value what we do & feel inclined to make a small financial contribution towards our running

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Melissa & Anthony

A study on German buying habits estimates that over a thousand Euros could be saved per household each year if a healthy plant 'forward' diet was followed...whilst in the same week, an activist has paid three hundred Euros to liberate one lobster from a seafood restaurant...

Mark, Shane & Anthony honestly don't make up these news stories, but they are here to discuss a generous handful of animal rights and vegan happenings from around the world in the last wek or two.

Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL

Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!

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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 [email protected].

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This week's stories:

https://www.thecityreporter.nyc/newsletter/bingo-lures-seniors-on-vegan-meal-day/

https://plantbasednews.org/animals/vegan-diets-well-digested-dogs-cats/

https://www.nutritioninsight.com/news/vegan-diet-epigenetic-aging-inflammation.html

https://www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/26437548.worlds-first-floating-dairy-farm-put-sale/

https://vegnews.com/militant-vegan-hoax-fox-news

https://www.madrebrava.org/latest/better-for-wallets-wellbeing-and-healthcare-new-study-reveals-the-benefits-of-plant-forward-diets-in-germany

https://www.sustainweb.org/news/aug26-climate-advertising-procurement-policies-paper/

https://www.rivieraradio.mc/article/man-pays-300-to-rescue-lobster-from-restaurant-and-return-it-to-the-sea-5Hjdfrw_2/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Db3SWHMh4rz/?igsh=MW9ydXpyMHFxcWptYQ==

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08/08/police-animal-rights-campaigner-thinking-skills-course/ 

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Shane, Mark & Anthony

Episode three hundred, whooop! And who better to have on this milestone pod than the OG duo, Anthony & Richard, talking about what brought them together: Running vegan a business. Is it possible? Is it advisable? So many questions, and only forty-five minutes to explore it...for now!

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via [email protected]

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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  [email protected].

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Anthony & Richard