Vegan Week

Whether it's the seats, fats within the steel, or the bugs mashed on the windshield, car driving and ownership can pose multiple dilemmas for vegans. 

In this episode Ant is joined by EOTF's resident car expert, Paul; together they discuss the animal products typically found in cars, brands who are trying to avoid them, and whether we should even be getting behind the wheel in the first place.

Some useful resources we referred to:

https://www.livekindly.com/vegan-car-buying-guide/

https://viva.org.uk/lifestyle/living-vegan/a-vegans-guide-to-cars/

https://www.motoreasy.com/magazine/606/Looking-for-Vegan-Friendly-Cars-in-Veganuary

https://www.peta.org.uk/living/vegan-car-interior/

As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts once you've listened to the episode. [email protected] is the place to reach us.

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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

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In this episode of Vegan Week, Ant & Paul discuss the latest protest that took place outside Jeremy Clarkson's brewery, after it was revealed that he allowed the Heythrop Hunt to use his land. Can we change his mind? Are we just giving him more column inches? And would anyone care about this if it weren't to involve a 'celebrity'? We also discuss...

*Flora brand dairy a "bit weird"...

*A "tough year" for one Irish dairy company, who only make £12.5 million profit...

*A £26 fine for a raft of animal abuse offences; meet the UK legal system for animal farmers...

And much more!

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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 Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Links to part of this week's show:

https://www.farminguk.com/news/significant-drop-in-uk-sheep-population-defra-census-shows_64508.html 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/04/15/news-pigs-killed-farm-germany/ 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/farmer-21-sentenced-after-sixteen-animal-welfare-offences_64523.html 

https://wildjustice.org.uk/gamebird-releases/defra-gamebird-licensing-found-to-be-unlawful-wild-justice-wins-legal-challenge/?fbclid=IwAR0DAvRxWuySf_saCcaZK23-O0VwUzvT32a5RpfibxPFbjv6SUBAQnunu58 

https://www.peta.org/blog/hadi-shrine-drops-elephant-acts/ 

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/yo-egg-launches-whole-vegan-eggs-us/ 

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/flora-sustainability-weird-dairy-ad-plastic-free-paper-tub-plant-cream/#:~:text=The%20TV%20advert%20opens%20with,pumping%20plants%20through%20a%20cow%3F%E2%80%9D 

https://youtu.be/UPXGL8F778o 

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/low-fat-vegan-diet-may-improve-cardiometabolic-health-t1d-2024a1000751?form=fpf 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wellness-us/article-13298277/impossible-burgers-unhealthy-vegan-diets-meat-free-heart-health.html

https://www.farminguk.com/news/profit-and-turnover-fall-at-lakeland-dairies-after-challenging-year-_64520.html 

https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/jeremy-clarkson-brewery-targeted-anti-9223611

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Paul & Ant

With animals in a state of emergency, it's understandable to feel like animal rights & veganism should be the only cause we spend our time fighting for.

However, without approaching our advocacy in an intersectional way, could we be doing more harm than good in the long run?

In this episode Nazia, Dominic & Ant discuss intersectionality, why it matters & how we can best encourage others to consider more than 'just' veganism when rallying for social justice.

As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts once you've listened to the episode. [email protected] is the place to reach us.

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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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Nazia, Dominic & Ant

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In this episode Nazia & Ant examine a conspiracy theory surrounding package holiday companies who are trying to get some credit...for just following the new laws regarding a ban on selling tickets for events that exploit animals. 

Additionally we look at:

*Wetherspoons' non-vegan lime garnishes...

*The plant based meat companies fighting back in France...

*An horrific plan to save US owls that involves killing half a million owls....

And much more!

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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 Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Links to part of this week's show:

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/04/06/us-to-kill-half-a-million-barred-owls-to-save-spotted-owl/ 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/04/05/ship-with-6800-sheep-and-lambs-stuck-off-the-coast-of-greece/ 

https://www.peta.org/blog/peta-investigator-assaulted-ocala-breeders-sale/ 

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/wetherspoons-warns-lemons-and-limes-may-not-be-vegan/

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/vegan-versus-plant-based-big-vegan-survey/

https://vegconomist.com/company-news/free-vegan-business-directory/ 

https://vegconomist.com/society/usda-nutrition-program-low-income-women-children-features-plant-based-dairy/

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/04/07/news-study-banks-funding-meat-industry-climate-goals/ 

https://vegconomist.com/politics-law/johannesburg-high-court-overturns-seizure-meat-alternatives/ 

https://vegconomist.com/politics-law/plant-based-meat-french-conseil-detat-suspends-labelling-decree/ 

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/jet2holidays-stop-selling-tickets-marine-parks/ 

https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/tour-operators/easyjet-holidays-bans-attractions-that-exploit-animals 

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/45/enacted

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Nazia & Ant

In this episode Carlos & Ant look at 'burnout': What is it? What is it not? Are vegans susceptible to it? How can we prevent it? And how can we respond when people do succumb to it?

Resources we used when researching this episode:

https://www.vegansociety.com/news/blog/self-care-vegan-activist 

https://www.reddit.com/r/vegan/comments/15kfx3w/feeling_discouraged_long_term_vegan_burnout/ 

https://all-creatures.org/articles/act-ab.html 

https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/xepa4

As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts once you've listened to the episode. [email protected] is the place to reach us.

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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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Carlos & Ant

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In this episode Carlos & Ant's main story is the 'occupation' of an abbatoir by a group of animal rights activists, continuing the campaign to raise awareness of CO2 being used to stun pigs prior to slaughter.

Additionally we look at:

*Secretly woke plant-based scones

*A campaign to save millions of animals' lives in Brazil

*The vegan chef beating all the competition in a British cooking show

And much more!

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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 Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Links to part of this week's show:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.downtoearth.org.in/news/africa/amp/-blood-lions-no-more-as-south-africa-to-stop-captive-breeding-of-big-cats-for-trophy-hunting-traditional-medicine-95377

https://unchainedtv.com/2024/03/26/victory-officials-order-miami-seaquarium-to-close-down-forever/

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/national-trust-vegan-scones-woke-b2521938.html

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/vegan-chef-kirk-haworth-wins-champion-of-champions-great-british-menu-2024/

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/copenhagen-fashion-week-bans-exotic-skins/

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/03/plastic-free-vegan-leather-shoe-grown-dyed-from-bacteria/

https://animalequality.org.uk/news/animal-equality-presents-two-bills-in-brazil-that-could-save-billions-of-animals/?fbclid=IwAR0lRDywzGKSzngOG2XvxFpcm33qhbsC5xB3V96qloq0zJUVCAX628OUSd0 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/scottish-government-seeks-views-on-cage-ban-for-laying-hens_64443.html

https://www.farminguk.com/news/scottish-government-seeks-views-on-cage-ban-for-laying-hens_64443.html

https://www.salon.com/2024/04/02/animal-rights-group-releases-hidden-camera-footage-that-reveals-cruelty-in-kentucky-poultry-farms/

https://plantbasednews.org/culture/events/uk-animal-rights-conference/

Main Story:

https://youtu.be/Jrc0GN1Ujys?si=kCLczDPaWxs_Coz4

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/pigs-bacon-tesco-asda-aldi-mands-b2520254.html

https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/24227755.vegan-protest-cranswick-abattoirs-prompts-police-response/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13268351/dead-piglets-town-hall-norfolk-animal-activists-joey-carbstrong.html

https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2024-04-03/animal-rights-protesters-invade-pig-processing-factory

https://www.instagram.com/joey_carbstrong?igsh=MTNuY3Fjb2JjbDZrbg==

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Carlos & Ant

In this episode Julie, Kate & Ant give their reactions to Pignorant, a documentary produced by Joey Carbstrong that has recently been released onto  Amazon Prime for streaming. 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pignorant-Joey-Carbstrong/dp/B0CV8HQ3QV

The trailers for the film seemed very centred on the human 'stars' of the film rather than the pigs, but is this film an ego project, or in fact a real solid addition to the suite of animal rights documentaries?

Warning- this episode contains spoilers, and the film itself contains footage of animals that many viewers will find distressing

As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts once you've listened to the episode. [email protected] is the place to reach us.

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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

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It's easy to get swept along by the dominant media's narrative. But is there any truth to the headlines that veganism is in decline? In a Vegan Week special, Kate, Julie & Ant look at this one theme that has been part of the news cycle for the last 6-12 months & examine how accurate the claims are.

And for those of you keen to hear this week's news, tune in again same time next week when Carlos & Ant will be looking at the last fortnight's news stories; don't worry, you won't miss a thing!

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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 Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Links to part of this week's show:

https://www.pig-world.co.uk/news/heck-slashes-vegan-sausage-range-as-demand-falters.html#:~:text=Yorkshire%2Dbased%20sausage%20maker%20Heck,market%20had%20been%20over%2Dhyped.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12109427/Trendy-vegan-brands-set-wipeout-following-plunge-demand-experts-predict.html

https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2023/11/22/can-beyond-meat-stock-rebound-after-a-46-drop-this-year/

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/dec/11/heather-millss-vbites-vegan-food-firm-collapses-into-administration

https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/westmidlands/news/2084161-meat-giant-plans-factory-closure-with-260-jobs-at-risk

https://www.agriculturedive.com/news/tyson-to-shutter-pork-plant-perry-iowa-jobs-layoff-meat-industry-costs/710057/

https://www.itv.com/news/central/2023-03-30/120-jobs-lost-at-meat-factory-after-arrests-over-food-mislabelling-accusations

https://www.just-food.com/news/smithfield-to-close-us-meat-plant-to-utilise-capacity/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-68453889#:~:text=Poultry%20producer%20Bernard%20Matthews%20has,employs%20about%20600%20people%20there. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkD3aeO6gL0

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Kate, Julie & Ant

In this episode Dom, Carlos & Ant examine the case of a bride who told her guests that unless they became vegan permanently, they were uninvited. Was this an earnest yet naive attempt to improve outcomes for animals, or a cathartic blowout that weaponised veganism? And if some vegans do feel the urge to shout, just for shouting's sake, is there anything we can do as a community to help minimise the damage?

As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts once you've listened to the episode. [email protected] is the place to reach us. 

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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!

Carlos, Dominic & Ant

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The things 'doctors' will say to sell a book, eh?! As well as this 'interesting' proclamation on Seattle Morning News, this week it's great news for... 

*Everyone who'd go vegan if there were just better imitation faux octopus tentacles to munch on...

*Anyone wanting to protest at the Grand National...

*Chicken farmers who 'haven't quite got around to' letting natural daylight into their barns yet.

Dominic, Carlos & Ant whizz through around a dozen vegan & animal rights headlines before breaking down their 'picks of the week' in more detail. 

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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 Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Links to part of this week's show:

https://www.farminguk.com/news/over-1-000-pigs-killed-in-major-farm-fire-in-northern-ireland_64357.html

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/washington-senate-passes-bill-ban-octopus-farming/

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/03/20/news-heat-records-climate-change/

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/03/17/animal-news-bird-flu-south-america/

https://www.farminguk.com/news/rspca-assured-pauses-roll-out-of-new-layer-welfare-standards_64350.html 

https://vegconomist.com/cultivated-cell-cultured-biotechnology/meatly-and-omni-uks-first-cultivated-meat-product-cats/ 

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/revo-foods-vegan-octopus-analogue-the-kraken-created/

https://vegconomist.com/investments-finance/investments-acquisitions/poseidona-raise-algal-protein-ingredients/ 

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-68576689.amp

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/mar/20/grand-national-organisers-will-not-seek-injunction-against-aintree-protesters 

https://animalequality.org.uk/news/mexico-approves-first-nationwide-sustainable-food-law/

https://www.farminguk.com/news/animal-campaigners-launch-legal-action-against-eu-over-cage-free-ban_64358.html

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13197267/amp/americans-mental-health-eat-meat-veganism.html

https://mynorthwest.com/3954120/colleen-obrien-doctor-says-need-meat-mental-health-thrive/ (scroll down on this link for the original radio interview)

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Carlos, Dominic & Ant