Vegan Week

Wales' first plant-based hotel is soon set to open...but is it safe to stay in the old building with the Macbeths?!?! On a more serious note, we welcome David onto the show for the first times this week & along with Ant, Shane & Dominic, the gang take an hour to analyse a total of 10 bits of animal rights/vegan news from the last 7 days.

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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.animals24-7.org/2026/03/16/ridglan-farms-raid-on-march-15-2026-were-any-beagles-rescued/ 

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/us/politics/maga-animal-rights-experiments-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.SlA.EMU6.TkvECtlq4goj&smid=nytcore-ios-share 

https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brazil-unveils-major-animal-protection-reforms-during-national-animals-week/ 

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/hundreds-march-for-animal-rights-in-city-seek-reforms-to-end-cruelty/articleshow/129593960.cms 

https://news.stv.tv/scotland/greyhound-racing-banned-in-scotland-in-landmark-win-for-animal-welfare 

https://worldanimalnews.com/2026/03/12/court-revives-new-york-citys-foie-gras-ban-in-major-win-for-animal-protection/ 

https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/meat-and-dairy-industries-are-derailing-climate-progress-report-finds/716414.article 

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/mar/17/washington-state-university-veterinary-school-chan/ 

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/482758/what-a-massive-blind-taste-test-of-vegan-milk-cheese-and-ice-cream-found-explained-in-one-chart 

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/first-vegan-hotel-opens-in-wales/ 

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Dominic, David, Shane & Ant

Let's not dress this up: This episode features half an hour of Paul, Julie & Ant slating an absolutely terrible piece of 14 minute paid promotion by Channel Four. No-one comes out of this well!

If you want to see what all the fuss is about, head over to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRpgzdk1ua8

Don't try and leave a comment though; as predicted by Paul, they're not letting anyone else express their opinion on the film. Telling...

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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Julie, Paul & Anthony

We can honestly say it was down to luck! A mixed bag for dogs this week, with a convicted dog abuser winning top prize at Crufts, dog-rescuers at MBR Acres avoiding convictions and the confusing story of British vets flying to China to care for dogs. As well as canine stories, Ant, Shane & Kate analyse a total of 9 bits of animal rights/vegan news from the last 7 days.

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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.google.com/amp/s/metro.co.uk/2026/03/10/crufts-champion-convicted-animal-cruelty-keeping-filthy-dogs-kennel-27345556/amp/

https://wildbeimwild.com/en/choking-spitting-death-threats-hobby-hunters-versus-animal-rights-activists-%E2%80%93-a-documented-pattern/

https://www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/25920197.oxford-campaigners-join-greyhound-racing-awards-protest/

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14W6vpxdze1/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8xy79llvero

https://www.farminguk.com/news/uk-sheep-numbers-fall-to-lowest-level-in-living-memory_68136.html

https://progressivegrocer.com/ahold-delhaize-usa-renews-commitment-cage-free-eggs

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.express.co.uk/news/politics/2179206/labour-270000-vegan-diet-research-farm-closures-record-defra-net-zero/amp

https://www.idausa.org/campaign/wild-animals-and-habitats/latest-news/tell-canada-protect-seal-families-not-the-brutal-fur-industry/

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Kate, Shane & Ant

Drones freak out animals in ways that probably most of us don't realise...and they've helped highlight atrocities against animals, nudging the dial towards a vegan world much more quickly. So what should our stance be on them, as vegans? And what policies should follow?

In this episode of Vegan Talk, Mark, Rich & Ant discuss all things drone vs animal, using an article from Wild Beim Wild as a starting point: https://wildbeimwild.com/en/impact-of-drones-on-wildlife/

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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Mark, Richard & Anthony

The latest Animal Justice Project ad campaign is set to be seen by nearly 6 million people on London's Underground train system...and the pork industry aren't happy! "Emotional Blackmail" they call it. Well, listen to this episode and decide for yourself. This week it's Ant, Julie & Paul analysing the stories, of which we have 9 from the last 7 days of animal rights & vegan 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].

To help us keep improving the show, you can head over to https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL  and make a small financial contribution towards our running costs. Only if you want to and can afford it of course ;)

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This week's stories:

https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/thousands-sign-commissioner-animals-petition

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/vegetarians-lower-risk-of-cancer-study/ 

https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/devon-somerset-staghounds-researching-deer-to-death/ 

https://www.fwi.co.uk/livestock/pigs/pig-industry-responds-to-london-underground-ad-campaign?fw_source=home_livestock 

https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/helsinki-puloet-parempaa-meat-dairy-plant-based-food-policy-2030/ 

https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/italy-plant-based-food-market-vegan-sales-growth-demand/

https://www.peta.org/news/michelin-green-guide-wins-for-animals/ 

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/doctors-call-science-based-dietary-guidelines/

https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/blended-meat-balanced-proteins-market-hybrid-investment

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Julie, Paul & Ant

Amongst vegans, things don't get much more divisive than this question. Even Cats UK were sitting on the fence https://www.cats.org.uk/media/1023/eg12_indoor_and_outdoor_cats.pdf Nonetheless, Shane, Julie & Ant try to approach this question in as balanced way as possible. But which side of the fence will we end up on?!

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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Julie, Shane & Anthony

Blimey. That's the good news; the bad news is that it takes us 37 minutes to get to some good news this week! Still, knowledge has the potential to empower us, so we stand by reporting on these things. This week Ant is back & joins Shane dissect nine bits of news from the last week  in the vegan & animal rights space.

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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].

To help us keep improving the show, you can head over to https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL  and make a small financial contribution towards our running costs. Only if you want to and can afford it of course ;)

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This week's stories:

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/480302/trump-slaughter-line-speed-usda  

https://www.balkanweb.com/en/u-preken-nga-nje-virus-ngjites-72-tigra-ngordhin-ne-nje-kopsht-zoologjik-ne-veri-te-tajlandes/#gsc.tab=0 

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/479784/colorado-river-water-crisis-cattle-beef-dairy 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVJj6tujOTo/ 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0e5l7ll31yo 

https://plantbasednews.org/news/million-participated-record-breaking-veganuary/ 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c743d9jpw88o

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2r6jqm042o 

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/19/why-iowa-farmers-swapped-pigs-mushrooms 

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Shane & Ant

How do you know you're losing the argument? Perhaps when you've needed to pay folk to lie on social media to help you try and win!

 In this episode of Vegan Talk, we examine an anonymous reddit article, where a user discloses the things that they (and others) were paid to do on behalf of the meat industry (https://plantbasednews.org/news/meat-industry-paid-to-discredit-veganism/). Is this a sign that animal ag is beginning to crumble? Or evidence that animal advocates will always be fighting an unfair fight? Kate, Paul & Ant strap on their tin foil hats and prepare to sail to the very edges of the Conspira Sea!

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

Kate, Paul & Anthony

This week Tesco announced that their plant based mince is now CHEAPER than their animal-based equivalent! A milestone in a changing landscape of people's food choices? Or just a one off? As well as looking at this story, Dominic, Paul & Shane dissect eight other bits of news from the last week  in the vegan & animal rights space.

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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].

To help us keep improving the show, you can head over to https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL  and make a small financial contribution towards our running costs. Only if you want to and can afford it of course ;)

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This week's stories:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OKEwKi6ccIc&fbclid=IwRlRTSAQEO8dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEet6G_TkohA2dQB-HWTot68XIM9fSddb94MUqs7fGMy5nyueWBo-xjqBufQPI_aem_UfiLNaOhn1WrUGofIUCgbg 

https://news.ohsu.edu/2026/02/11/ohsu-enters-discussions-to-transition-onprc-to-primate-sanctuary 

https://www.unilad.com/news/sport/world-cup-morocco-activists-warning-dogs-slaughtered-787313-20260218 

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/berlin-bonvivant-sixth-vegan-michelin-star-restaurant/ 

https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/city-building-once-again-vandalised-by-activists-calling-for-427357/ 

https://apnews.com/article/brazil-carnival-dogs-protest-rio-cbefd4a06ee66b20369f172354adfd8c 

https://www.tescoplc.com/plant-based-food-back-in-growth-for-first-time-in-years-thanks-to-veg-led-scratch-cooking-trend/ 

https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/eu-backs-denmark-s-1bn-plan-to-take-farms-out-of-production-904323 

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/uk-vegans-incompatible-diets-relationship-dealbreaker/ (make a tenuous link to valentine’s day if you want!)

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Paul, Julie & Ant

Essential hard-hitting content...or just bloody depressing? Make, Shane, Kate & Ant examine all things Antimicrobial Resistance and pandemic prevention with Alice the Pig Vet, aka Dr Alice Brough. It's a tough watch, but we're with you all the way listeners x

For more about the movie & to watch, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAYHTr7NDdQ

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

Mark, Kate, Shane & Anthony