Vegan Week

In our one-hundredth episode Kate, Julie & Ant discuss nine stories from the week's vegan & animal rights news, including vegans spoiling the fun at council meetings in Nottingham, seaside resorts overrun by cats in Puerto Rico and proposed theme parks in Scotland. 

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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].

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

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This week's stories:

https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/crime/man-found-guilty-of-wildlife-crimes-related-to-destruction-of-a-badger-sett-in-fife-4783891?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1T7jkdirUs-a_DpZsMF03dWpvRN9-Bjo5oVfw5WR2PejP_kU23hmC2zZQ_aem_Hk9DmB-1vj7O-BqH5y1VFg 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crm221w10wxo 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/new-poll-finds-most-people-want-clearer-meat-and-dairy-labelling_65309.html 

https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/smokescreen-saturday-sinks-without-a-trace/ 

https://www.countryside-alliance.org/resources/news/nottingham-city-council-bans-non-vegan-food-and-drink-in-meetings 

https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/mijas-fuengirola/pacma-sends-letter-the-mayoress-fuengirola-showing-20240918072645-nt.html 

https://www.facebook.com/100044278577124/posts/1092419838910625/?rdid=VSDzZWtiEe9RWwSu 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/09/11/animal-welfare-group-halts-plan-to-remove-beloved-puerto-rico-stray-cats/ 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/09/17/eu-to-appoint-first-ever-animal-welfare-commissioner/ 

https://www.plantbasedcouncils.org/

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Julie, Kate & Ant

Harmless fun? What damage could a little flutter do? Aren't there restrictions on how whips are used? There's all sorts of rhetoric put out there to help us think that horses are absolutely delighted to gallop around racecourses with humans on their backs...but what are we not being told by those with a vested interest in prolonging this 'sport'? Paul & Anthony discuss this most problematic of sports in the UK, and what we can do about it.

As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts, questions & observations; drop us an email at [email protected] to share your views.

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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].

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

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Paul & Ant

First we found out their scones had been secretly vegan for years; now it seems they're ready for their cafes to have a menu that is 50% plant-based. Is The National Trust a vegan sleeper cell? Or should we be sceptical of an organisation that lets the Hunt on its land, and is deeply invested in animal agriculture? Paul & Ant discuss this, as well as eight other stories from the week's vegan & animal rights news covered in today's show...

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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].

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

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This week's stories:

https://animalequality.org.uk/news/permission-granted-to-challenge-uk-first-on-land-mega-salmon-farm/ 

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/peta-activist-disrupts-pharrell-williams-premiere-1235997813/ 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj354vk8kj1o.amp?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR38ZPNfY845Quun8yAX62ux6eu8SH8XH16TG6xDELeZPt9hBdFqHQ3HTa8_aem_DPi5g9pcjR1rHkwhuKyyCg 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_xmdhEIajw/?igsh=amo5amZxaW45NWdz&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0eX_ZfwLQBniokxuk6b_z4tvbGp1bclLSEsEIlwTCUl_j9cY9JmNfWb24_aem_D_fE5xkeBwUs9NtaYcOkeQ 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13826231/university-warwick-vegan-student-union-u-turn-vote.html 

https://plantbasednews.org/news/environment/french-university-cafeteria-meat-free/ 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/innovative-farmers-needed-for-dragon-s-den-style-competition_65284.html 

https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/markets-and-trends/meat-prices/abattoir-sector-near-tipping-point-warn-meat-processors 

https://www.rideapart.com/news/732712/new-law-update-wyoming-wolf-whacking-hunting/ 

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/sep/07/national-trust-members-to-vote-on-making-cafe-food-50-plant-based 

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Paul & Ant

This episode is proof that we'll read out (and answer) ANY question that pops into your head. Kate, Julie & Ant answer your questions, emails & social media comments from the last couple of months.

As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts, questions & observations; drop us an email at [email protected] to share your views.

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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].

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

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Julie, Kate & Ant

Chris Sherwood, CEO of the RSPCA for the last 6 years has announced is resignation; Animal Rising reckon their pressure campaigns are a contributing factor...but does it matter? What opportunities could this present for the animal rights movement? Kate, Julie & Ant discuss this, as well as twelve other stories from the week's vegan & animal rights news covered in today's show...

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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].

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

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This week's stories:

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/09/05/peta-protestors-stage-die-in-London-courtauld-gallery 

https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2024-09-05/delay-in-support-for-animal-protection-associations/91848 

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/sep/03/slaughterhouse-video-taken-by-extreme-animal-activists-amounts-to-ongoing-trespass-federal-court-told 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/wildlife-campaigners-call-for-ambitious-beaver-reintroduction_65218.html 

https://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2024-09-03/school-lunch-usda-rules-more-options-vegan-vegetarian-milk-allergies 

https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2024-09-01/exhibition-aimed-at-improving-animal-welfare/91718 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/english-pig-breeding-herd-falls-to-lowest-figure-ever-recorded_65240.html

https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/death-at-dawn-the-horror-of-cubbing-begins/ 

https://chimpreports.com/africa-vegan-restaurant-week-2024-health-ministry-applauds-youth-involvement-in-plant-based-initiatives/ 

https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/animal-rights-activists-gather-in-major-istanbul-rally-200167 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/-all-things-dairy-new-learning-resources-for-scottish-pupils_65254.html 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/sep/04/beluga-whale-alleged-to-be-russian-spy-was-shot-animal-rights-groups-say 

https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/chris-sherwood-to-leave-rspca-and-join-national-children-s-charity.html#:~:text=RSPCA%20chief%20executive%20Chris%20Sherwood,after%20he%20departs%20in%20December.

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Kate, Julie & Ant

Are you the only vegan in your workplace? How do people maintain 'professional' boundaries, whilst everyone around them is chugging down cow's milk or planning BBQs? And are there up-sides to being a vegan in a non-vegan setting? Carlos, Julie & Ant give their perspectives on navigating the world of work, as a vegan.

As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts, questions & observations; drop us an email at [email protected] to share your views.

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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].

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

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Julie, Carlos & Ant

If you can't cope with the adopted animal living in your home, is it ok to just...give it back? Lily Allen has been making the news this week, as PETA urge her not to try animal adoption again, following her last foray into animal adoption ending abruptly. And is this kind of celeb gossip worth discussing at all? Or is it a case of always taking every opportunity to advocate for animals? Carlos, Julie & Ant discuss this, as well as twelve other stories from the week's vegan & animal rights news covered in today's show...

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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].

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

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This week's stories:

https://www.league.org.uk/news-and-resources/news/urgent-calls-to-close-fox-hunting-loophole/  

https://babel.ua/en/news/110277-the-horse-fell-during-work-animal-rights-activists-insist-on-banning-the-carriage-business-in-lviv 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/plans-for-targeted-badger-culls-scrapped-by-labour_65217.html 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/08/27/facebook-instagram-fail-ban-illegal-puppy-trade-four-paws/ 

https://plantbasednews.org/culture/film/evanna-lynch-animated-film-sanctuary/ 

https://plantbasednews.org/news/science/soy-milk-better-cows-milk-health/ 

(original study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11340166/ )

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/08/23/mass-dog-grave-turkey/

https://www.farminguk.com/news/egg-labelling-rules-relaxed-to-support-farmers-through-bird-flu-outbreaks_65195.html 

https://plantbasednews.org/culture/music/vegan-catering-massive-attack-festival/

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/ahdb-meat-dairy-campaign/  

https://www.peta.org/blog/peta-uk-tells-farrow-ball-take-a-tint/ 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/bbc-s-controversial-btb-documentary-missed-key-evidence-_65197.html 

https://protectthewild.substack.com/p/shocking-move-labour-expands-badger

https://news.sky.com/story/lily-allen-admits-she-returned-puppy-adopted-during-covid-pandemic-for-eating-family-passports-13201929 

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/aug/28/pets-lily-allen-badly-behaved-dogs-cats 

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Carlos, Julie & Ant

Veganism isn't a fad diet, or a dietary condition...so why do so many people think it is? Are fruitarian or raw plant-based diets to blame? Or can 'healthy' plant-based lifestyles actually improve outcomes for animals? Kate, Paul & Ant discuss how plant based diets can help...and hinder...the animal rights movement.

As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts, questions & observations; drop us an email at [email protected] to share your views.

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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].

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

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

Kate, Paul & Ant

Paris 2024's Olympic Village tried to be eco-friendly...but when the athletes called for more meat & eggs, they crumbled. Should we be surprised? Should the Olympic committee be held to account for not delivering on their promises to reduce meat consumption at the games? Kate, Paul & Ant discuss this, as well as twelve other stories from the last few weeks' vegan & animal rights news.

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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].

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

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This episode's stories:

https://plantbasednews.org/news/economics/vegan-meat-boss-jolly-hog-high-welfare/ 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/25/brazilian-rancher-ordered-pay-50m-damage-amazon#:~:text=This%20put%20the%20total%20damage,government%20finance%20or%20tax%20benefits. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4ldkpz1klo 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/08/12/news-queen-guitarist-brian-may-explores-uk-badger-culling-in-documentary/ (CALL TO ACTION- WATCH & SHARE ON IPLAYER!)

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/vegan-diet-more-effective-mediterranean-diet-for-weight-loss/#google_vignette 

https://plantbasednews.org/culture/ethics/half-non-vegan-men-interested-veganism/ 

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/aug/12/pro-foxhunting-group-says-uk-hunters-protected-ethnic-minority 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/08/11/paris-2024-marks-final-chapter-for-horse-show-jumping-in-modern-pentathlon/ 

https://plantbasednews.org/culture/sport/vegan-rugby-match/ 

https://www.peta.org.uk/blog/england-glue-traps-ban/ 

https://www.vegansociety.com/news/news/vegan-society-provides-support-precedent-setting-peru-lawsuit 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c16jypg54nko 

https://europeanconservative.com/articles/news/olympians-demand-meat-as-vegan-menu-and-poor-conditions-spark-outrage/ 

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Kate, Paul & Ant

Vegan dad of three years Tom talks us through the can of plant-based worms that is being a parent of a very young vegan, including pregnancy and thought for his child's future...and whether it will be a vegan one. Tom & Ant also briefly touch on the antinatalist philosophy & some reasons a vegan (or anyone) may decide that having a child could be the wrong thing to do from an ethical perspective. (For listeners interested in exploring this further, we can recommend this episode from The Vegan Voidcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/5aRqgW9biwoQGj1KImI8nT?si=6ef309128a864600)

As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts, questions & observations; drop us an email at [email protected] to share your views.

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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].

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

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Tom & Ant