Vegan Week

Have you seen the new short film by Earthling Ed & Surge Activism, 'Nowhere to Run'? The film features testimony from three ex-slaughterhouse workers. But what can we learn from their stories? Rich & Ant discuss this topic in depth, as well as looking at the top 10 vegan news stories from the week including...

Verandas & 3% natural light for barn chickens in 2030; is this really the 'huge' step forward the RSPCA are hailing it as?

62% of vegans say they wouldn't date an ardent meat eater...unless they change one thing...can you guess what it is?!

The most convincing numbers from a plant-based eating study ever (arguably!)

New videos from Moby & PETA...

Plus lots 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 ten of the top news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. Afterwards we slow things down & home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail.

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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Some of this week's news articles include:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWyK389BJoI&t=142s (Nowhere To Run: Slaughterhouse Workers' Testimony)

https://www.farminguk.com/news/rspca-assured-unveils-new-welfare-standards-for-laying-hens_63641.html 

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/nov/14/animals-sentient-beings-victorian-cruelty-laws 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPGd06e72m4 (Moby video)

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231114/Vegan-diet-with-soy-significantly-reduces-hot-flashes-in-postmenopausal-women.aspx 

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231110/Debate-intensifies-over-vegan-diets-for-children-pediatric-associations-weigh-in.aspx 

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/vegans-would-not-date-a-meat-eater/ 

https://stir-tea-coffee.com/tea-coffee-news/turkish-company-transforms-tea-refuse-into-vegan-leather/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoZCg1tjCIc (PETA ad)

https://lovecomplement.com/pages/blackout-for-hunger?utm_campaign=bfcm2023&utm_medium=web&utm_source=pbn (Sign up & one plant based meal is donated to children & families in need)

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Ant & Rich

A new campaign called AdFree Cities (https://adfreecities.org.uk/) is looking to ban meat advertisements, and three Dutch cities have already outlawed meaty ads. But will the UK follow suit? And would it achieve anything anyway? Rich & Ant discuss this topic in depth, as well as looking at the top 10 vegan news stories from the week including...

The King's Speech bans live animal exports from the UK...

UK Government taken to court for failing to curb meat & dairy onsumption...

Chat GPT predicts when the world will go vegan...

Cultivated pet food & human breast milk is on the menu (not at the same time!)...

Sainsburys in hot water over insensitive 'pigs in blankets' Christmas card...

Plus lots 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 ten of the top news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. Afterwards we slow things down & home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail.

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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Some of this week's news articles include:

https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/politics/kings-speech-live-animal-exports-ban-hailed-as-historic-achievement/685171.article

https://www.endsreport.com/article/1846854/government-court-failure-cut-meat-dairy-consumption 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12716977/ai-chatgpt-predicts-world-vegan-gen-z-millennials.html 

https://vegconomist.com/food-and-beverage/pet-food/bene-meat-technologies-first-eu-approval-cultivated-meat-pet-food/ 

https://vegconomist.com/cultivated-cell-cultured-biotechnology/numi-e3m-cell-cultivated-breast-milk/ 

https://dailysceptic.org/2023/11/04/natwest-combs-customer-accounts-and-tells-them-to-go-vegetarian-to-save-the-planet/ 

https://www.forces.net/military-life/food/vegan-uotc-cadets-say-lack-food-options-could-see-them-abandon-military-career 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12729997/amp/Vegan-outrage-Sainsburys-Christmas-card.html 

This episode has been made in association with Noo Beginnings Animal Sanctuary in Kent, UK (https://noobeginnings.co.uk/). To donate to their crowdfunder to support their ongoing vet costs, visit https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/NooBeginningsvetcosts?utm_term=VpqgnzvpG Many thanks in advance.

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Ant & Rich

Do silent fireworks make a difference to animals? Should fireworks be just banned outright? And is there any limit to the fun that vegans can spoil? Rich & Ant discuss fireworks & the alternatives in depth, as well as looking at the top 10 vegan news stories from the week including...

Who's drinking all the plant milk? A new consumer report gives some interesting findings...

More UK men are interested in veganism than you might think...

Antibiotic use is down across UK farms. Is this good news?

Animal Sanctuary in trouble...

A new film is set to explore the links between organised religion & animal ethics...

Plus lots 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 ten of the top news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. Afterwards we slow things down & home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail.

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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Some of this week's news articles include:

https://www.durham.ac.uk/research/current/thought-leadership/2023/11/climate-labels-similar-to-cigarette-packet-warnings-could-cut-meat-consumption--new-research/

https://www.vegansociety.com/news/news/over-40-men-say-they-are-interested-vegan-diet-research-reveals

https://www.vegansociety.com/get-involved/campaigns/vegan-thriving

https://foodinstitute.com/focus/consumer-pulse-whos-drinking-alternative-milk-and-why 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/sales-of-veterinary-antibiotics-in-uk-at-lowest-level-ever-recorded_63576.html 

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/10/31/news/animal-rights-activists-go-court-strike-down-ag-gag-law 

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/dean-farm-trust-facing-closure-financial-hardship-200-animal-residents-risk-homeless/ 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2023/11/02/news-wild-horses-australia/ 

https://plantbasednews.org/culture/film/christspiracy-documentary/ 

Drone Light Display: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44KvHwRHb3A

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Ant & Rich

How important is it for vegans to advocate for animal rights, whilst they go about their day-to-day jobs? Should we be taking every opportunity to promote veganism, or is it ok to 'turn off' at work? Rich & Ant discuss vegan advocacy in the workplace in depth, as well as looking at the top 10 vegan news stories from the week including...

Meat consumption drops in the UK...

The United Nations in cover-up around methane emissions from animal agriculture...

New study shows that roosters may have significant degree of self-awareness...

England's first plant-based hotel announced...

New film to be released showing the effect of pig farming on a local community...

Plus lots 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 ten of the top news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. Afterwards we slow things down & home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail.

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.

Some of this week's news articles include:

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/24/uk-meat-consumption-lowest-level-since-record-began-data-reveal

https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/amp/uk-meat-consumption-dairy-fish-ons-record-eating-less-fruits-vegetables-defra/

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/20/ex-officials-at-un-farming-fao-say-work-on-methane-emissions-was-censored 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/defra-pledges-to-cut-emissions-through-methane-suppressing-feed-products_63549.html

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2023/10/25/news-bird-flu-antarctic/

https://www.beckhallmalham.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgonVE-atgQ

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Ant & Rich

Should children be shown how animals are killed? What's the best age to share footage from animal agriculture? Or should we be even sharing graphic footage with anyone at all?

Tom, Kirsch, Rich & Ant discuss children & veganism in depth, as well as looking at the top 10 vegan news stories from the week including...

Denmark making strides towards being world-leaders in plant-based eating...

In the UK, the Labour Party prommise to end the badger cull if they are elected to power next year..

In Australia, the state of Victoria pledge to classify animal abuse  as a form of domestic violence...

A new book release is announced, imagining a world where animal rights are prevalent...

Plus lots 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 ten of the top news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. Afterwards we slow things down & home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail.

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.

Some of this week's news articles include:

https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/animal-rights-book

https://plantbasednews.org/news/environment/denmark-roadmap-plant-based/

https://www.animaljusticeproject.com/campaigns/bird-bros

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/oct/18/victoria-to-consider-making-animal-cruelty-a-domestic-violence-offence

https://www.farmersguardian.com/news/4135235/labour-pledges-ban-badger-cull#:~:text=Labour%20has%20pledged%20to%20ban,long%20time%20looking%20at%20this.

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Tom, Kirsch, Ant & Rich

As well as avoiding animal exploitation, do vegans need to also make sure they're always buying from 100% vegan companies? We discuss this in depth, as well as looking at the top 10 vegan news stories from the week including...

Lidl bringing price equity between animal products & their plant-based counterparts...

Veganuary reveal how this year's participants are getting on, six months down the line...

RSPCA members vote in favour of completely vegan catering at events & meetings...

Grand National make 'improvements' to next year's race, but deny that Animal Rising were anything to do with it...

Earthling Ed announces the release date of his new book, with a controversial title...

Plus lots 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 ten of the top news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. Afterwards we slow things down & home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail.

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.

Some of this week's news articles include:

https://meatmanagement.com/vegan-products-to-be-sold-at-same-price-as-meat-counterparts-in-lidl-germany-stores/

https://veganuary.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Veganuary-2023-6-month-survey.pdf

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/racing/2023/10/12/grand-national-undergo-major-changes-animal-rights-protest/

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/rspca-members-vote-for-charity-to-go-plant-based/

https://plantbasednews.org/culture/books/earthling-ed-new-book/

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

Ant & Rich

Weekly vegan news show, with headlines, commentary & discussion...

What's stopping men going vegan? Or are there certain things that make  women far more likely to adopt a vegan lifestyle? We discuss this, plus Spain's new animal protection laws, a study linking genetics with compassionate eating, what happens when a vegan goes onto a BBC fishing show, and much more...

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 this 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 ten of the top news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. Afterwards we slow things down & home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail.

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.

Some of this week's news articles include:

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2023/10/03/spain-rolled-out-a-new-animal-welfare-law-it-has-many-contradictions

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0291305

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/oct/04/worlds-dogs-going-vegan-would-save-more-emissions-than-uk-produces

https://www.vegansociety.com/get-involved/research/research-news/gender-toxic-masculinity-and-veganism

https://generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk/man-food/wp-content/uploads/sites/298/2019/05/Man-Food-2-Page-Summary_ER_A4_PH.pdf

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950329319305671

https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/16/6292

https://appareltalksbyapurva.wordpress.com/2022/11/13/cabbtex-vegan-leather-made-from-cabbage/#:~:text=CABBTEX%20(cabbage%2Ftextile)%20is,is%20entirely%20sustainable%20and%20organic. 

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Ant & Rich

Weekly vegan news show, with headlines, commentary & discussion...

Some vegans are getting into the news for the wrong reasons...is it giving us a bad name? And if so, what do we need to do about it? Do people need to be 'cancelled' if they go too far? Or do they just need a big cuddle and someone to listen to them? Ant & Rich have by far their most fiery discussion so far...let's hope they're still on speaking terms next week!

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. But there's one problem: We've had enough of all the "falafel" out there!

With this 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 ten of the top news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. Afterwards we slow things down & home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail.

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.

Some of this week's news articles include:

https://www.just-food.com/news/dutch-dairy-company-boermarke-to-go-fully-vegan/#:~:text=Enschede%2Dbased%20Boermarke%20has%20been,over%20the%20past%20three%20years

https://www.vegansociety.com/news/news/quarter-uk-councils-fail-vegan-catering

https://kalkinemedia.com/news/world-news/little-bear-sanctuary-announces-innovative-vegan-sitcom-pilot-to-be-filmed-on-location-in-florida

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/made-chelseas-lucy-watson-bring-27769766

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1816396/vegan-brexit-neighbour-feud-turkeys

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2806586

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

Ant & Rich

Weekly vegan news show, with headlines, commentary & discussion.

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Rishi Sunak has 'scrapped' the Meat Tax proposal in the UK, but would a tax on meat actually improve outcomes for animals? As well as looking at this week's vegan news, we discuss the Prime Minister's 'straw man' 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. But there's one problem: We've had enough of all the "falafel" out there!

With this 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 ten of the top news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. Afterwards we slow things down & home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail.

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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Some of this week's news articles include:

https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/09/21/elephant-rides-and-circus-shows-new-uk-law-clamps-down-on-cruel-animal-tourism-abroad#:~:text=The%20UK%20government%20has%20passed,specific%20types%20of%20wildlife%20tourism.

https://www.about.sainsburys.co.uk/sustainability/plan-for-better/our-stories/2023/reduced-carbon-beef

https://www.farminguk.com/news/mandatory-labelling-on-meat-and-dairy-products-needed-rspca-says_63335.html

https://www.ladbible.com/news/world-news/byron-kirk-australia-vegan-joke-today-show-061714-20230920

https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/europe-transition-plant-based-food-system-alt-protein-vegan-coalition/

https://www.essexlive.news/news/essex-news/council-leader-rejects-vegan-esque-8761769

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

Ant & Rich

Weekly vegan news show, with headlines, commentary & discussion.

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. But there's one problem: We've had enough of all the "falafel" out there!

With this 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 ten of the top news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. Afterwards we slow things down & home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail.

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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Some of this week's news articles include:

https://www.winchester.ac.uk/news-and-events/press-centre/media-articles/vegan-diet-healthier-for-cats-than-meat-according-to-new-survey.php

https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/ad-for-vegan-charity-viva-banned-over-killer-yoghurt-offal-and-blood-images-b1105104.html

https://www.lancs.live/news/uk-world-news/i-almost-gave-up-being-27700197

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-40899-2

In the second half of the show, our discussion focusses on our reasons for starting the podcast, what we hope to achieve & where the name 'Enough of the Falafel' came from.

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

Ant & Rich