We often hear the term "service animal" used to describe guide dogs, police horses or emotional support cats. But can you truly be 'in service' if you're not consenting to the 'work' you're being asked to do? In this episode, Dominic, Mark, Nazia & Ant give their perspectives on service animals, whilst looking through a vegan lens.

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

During this episode we reference this VIVA Vegan podcast episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/6K6D6zgAV69kUVwW23ldYe?si=9ceb5cf6b56f46fb

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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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This week the Independent revealed that one in three researchers had been asked to ADD animal tests to their research proposals, lest their studies not be published.  Nazia, Dominic, Mark & Anthony discuss this, and a dozen other stories from the vegan & animal rights space from the last week or so.

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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.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13989965/Balamory-cast-wear-kilts-jumpers-animal-friendly-wool.html  

https://www.nme.com/news/music/joan-jett-calls-on-feminists-to-fight-for-animals-reproductive-rights-too-we-are-all-sisters-under-the-skin-end-speciesism-3805114 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/10/24/ai-translates-pig-sounds-into-happiness-and-sadness/ 

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health-and-fitness/report-healthcare-plant-based/ 

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/uks-first-animal-lawyer-speaks-33955369 

https://globetrender.com/2024/10/23/get-your-guide-backlash-animal-exploitation-claims/ 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c625pjg3n1wo 

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1243190-kp-govt-toughens-penalties-to-combat-animal-cruelty 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-13982233/PETA-animal-rights-activists-crazy-plan-save-Mt-Isa-Rodeo-hobby-horses.html 

https://plantbasednews.org/culture/ethics/meat-production-europe/ 

https://plantbasednews.org/animals/celebrities-back-labour-ban-trail-hunting/ 

https://www.endocrinologyadvisor.com/news/vegan-vs-omnivore-diet-yields-greater-weight-loss/ 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/animal-testing-experiment-science-medical-b2623434.html 

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Mark, Dominic, Nazia & Ant

If we didn't put celebs up on these pedestals when they "go vegan", they couldn't come tumbling down when they're "not vegan anymore" is the argument. But is that pragmatic in the algorithm-informed and heavily suggestible world we live in today? In this episode, Kate, Carlos & Ant discuss whether we need to stop focussing so much on which 'celeb' is vegan, or if in fact using celebrity culture is a tool we can use to the animals' advantage...

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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Carlos, Kate & Ant

Why is it illegal to sell dog fur or seal skin in Wales, but not coyote hide, for example? Well, this week, this inconsistency is being challenged in a potential bill that will outlaw the import or sale of all animal fur. Carlos, Kate & Ant also look at eight other stories from the vegan & animal rights space from the last week or so.

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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.westword.com/news/vegan-trolls-denver-slaughterhouse-with-dog-meat-billboard-22235012 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/danish-crown-to-axe-500-jobs-as-pig-firm-in-midst-of-crisis-_65488.html 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/court-of-appeal-to-hear-why-fast-growing-broilers-are-unlawful-_65456.html 

https://plantbasednews.org/news/vegan-strong-team-mr-america/  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c-nc2_dkkA 

https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/50847 (Independent Catholic News)

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/10/10/the-wildlife-world-is-nearing-a-tipping-point-new-report-warns/ 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/hospital-food-tim-spector-health-vegan-plant-b2628101.html 

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/welsh-mp-hoping-end-major-30149543?int_source=mantis_rec&int_medium=web&int_campaign=more_like_this 

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Carlos, Kate & Ant

A whole country being 'cancelled' by a Brighton music festival has raised one of our juiciest conversations yet, and have left Dominic, Mark & Anthony with questions like, "Should we all be eating whale meat?", "Do vegans always have to make the vegan argument above all else?" and "What does ethnocentric even mean?". 

Our conversation centres on this post from punk band Joe & the Shitboys https://www.instagram.com/p/DAWF2qMsRwW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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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Mark, Dominic & Ant

Yes, contrary to our episode title in March of this year, the EU Court of Justice has now ruled that plant-based products can be called terms like sausage, burger or steak (so long as a list of ingredients is clearly printed somewhere). At least supermarket customers aren't as daft as various countries thought they were. Dominic, Mark & Ant discuss this and nine other stories from the week's 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].

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This week's stories:

https://www.peta.org.uk/blog/hm-bans-new-down/?utm_source=peta-uk::e-mail&utm_medium=alert&utm_campaign=1024::skn::peta-uk::e-mail::down-victory-blog---hm::::aa-em 

https://www.freedomforanimals.org.uk/News/ffa-stops-cheshire-zoo 

https://www.animaljusticeproject.com/post/short-film-release-akin-akin 

https://www.denverpost.com/2024/10/10/colorado-proposition-127-mountain-lion-bobcat-hunting-ban-ballot-election/#:~:text=The%20measure%20would%20ban%20all,self%2Ddefense%20or%20defending%20livestock. 

https://www.bta.bg/en/news/bulgaria/755947-hundreds-join-charity-race-in-sofia-supporting-animal-rights-protection 

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/animal-rights-activists-disrupt-bristol-9601136 

https://veganuary.com/veganuary-2024-six-month-survey/ 

https://vegconomist.com/studies-and-numbers/scientists-the-dublin-declaration-meat-reduction-wealthy-nations/ 

https://www.wattagnet.com/broilers-turkeys/broilers/article/15705449/foster-farms-responds-to-animal-cruelty-situation 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF-d1MIvtsg 

https://vegconomist.com/politics-law/france-member-state-cant-ban-meaty-terms-plant-based-food-labels-eu-top-court-rules/ 

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Mark, Dominic & Ant

If animals are in a state of emergency, should we be at all concerned by who advocates for them? Shouldn't it be the case that any voices will do? In this episode, Julie, Dominic & Anthony discuss whether there is a right, or indeed, wrong kind of person to speak up on behalf of animals.

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

Mentioned on the show...

https://newbeginningstherapy.co.nz/2018/04/07/gary-yourofsky-an-example-of-a-bad-vegan-role-model/ (warning- contains examples of very strong language)

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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, Dominic & Ant

This week, The Vegan Society reported that NHS Prevent training (a programme designed to spot radicalisation of vulnerable individuals) has removed vegans as an example of those who may be liable to 'radicalise' others. Is this a step forward? Or do we quite like being radical?! Dominic, Julie & Ant discuss this, as well as 9 others stories from the week's animal rights & vegan 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].

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This week's stories:

https://www.globalseafood.org/advocate/california-bans-octopus-farming-and-sales-citing-animal-welfare-concerns/#:~:text=California%20has%20enacted%20a%20bill,law%20of%20its%20kind%20globally.

https://www.tierschutzbund.de/en/about-us/news/press/notification/world-animal-protection-day-on-october-4-german-animal-welfare-association-calls-for-improved-animal-protection-law

https://www.mancunianmatters.co.uk/news/02102024-animal-rights-activists-protest-against-universitys-animal-experiments/

https://plantbasednews.org/culture/sport/two-vegan-women-become-strongman-and-bodybuilding-champions/

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/09/26/south-korea-to-rehome-half-a-million-dogs-after-dog-farming-ban/

https://theirturn.net/2024/10/01/animal-rights-activists-protest-adidas-board-member-jackie-joyner-kersee/

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/vegan-moby-tour-profits-animal-charities/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ceqnyrr2gxno

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/09/28/eu-wants-to-lower-wolf-protection-status/

https://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-former/press-release/2024/09/30/the-vegan-society-welcomes-the-removal-of-veganism-from-nhs-prevent-training/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0hpLhnn9rUsJan4iO-xoWv3wWs9QNfQd4EM9T_hM7uhdwWbYSJ9oDpOLI_aem_HBdGy2nZtOi49c99LcW2YA

https://www.drove.com/campaign/66f471c68c0d88332e7e8c6e

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Julie, Dominic & Ant

Are you a vegan ingredients list ninja? Or do you just shut your eyes & hope for the best? In this episode, Paul, Mark & Anthony talk about their approach to vegan labelling, the legalities (or lack of them) and dish out some top tips for navigating the world of vegan labelling...or sometimes lack of it!

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

Mentioned on the show...

https://www.barnivore.com/

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vegan-scanner-whatsvegan/id1608091231

https://isitvegan.net/

https://sarakidd.com/vegan-e-numbers-list/

https://www.vegansociety.com/vegan-trademark/vegan-trademark-standards?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjNS3BhChARIsAOxBM6qkCOa_9ftOrNhCUFbt34uLEro3dcTeL7T0Luf9jKWe7ykkq3eYmfUaAnUfEALw_wcB

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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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Mark, Paul & Ant 

Over the last few weeks, pressure has been increasingly growing on the RSPCA to drop its 'Assured' campaign. In this episode, Paul, Mark & Anthony examine some of the different actions being levelled against the welfare charity and discuss what might happen next. We also look at half a dozen other stories from the vegan & animal rights space from the last week or so.

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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://vegconomist.com/company-news/gruppo-tonazzo-shuts-down-meat-business-focus-plant-proteins/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1K4vzf8qkSGOjAHmmRUNi09ZmJzb4vQP4jQ9dsHuyFD9nrCPs8aCyTpe4_aem_XCPn9ESW2GLNOkTLt8f1zQ 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3617d8gdw6o.amp?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0mXk-NuzFZRk-DNQNyZY9Z4uRwbsdFDtVqfMVEda70pXSBFS710gdrfT8_aem_cgwVv0jHhrG92qozqTKvdw 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13865257/peta-investigation-horror-abuse-animals-cairo.html 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8095xjg4po?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3BZDPME8P0pzLz18m5z8a7Oqook0x1GB3KrC7cz-76p0G80ZlO6nOyBqI_aem_Si_37FphnO0bwEleTtZycg 

https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/business-management/staff/labour-shortages-drive-decline-in-uk-milk-production?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR35X1_tE4XDxOzjt_QYAYG4FgjQ-9oLuYdJSkivsJHZvIqjseROluHJs1M_aem_DpmJBjvpuzQHNpus0KwOzw 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-food-standards-resources-for-schools/school-food-standards-practical-guide?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0-AhrQLN9zQ3MtAqiIntDivJ3lgIvKjvKV39fzCWRw_Nx4Zb0cZ2urEmw_aem_g186xUHIlk2fsS3E1WS0Sw 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/ricky-gervais-moby-joanna-lumley-rspca-assured-letter-b2619028.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR27Y8vDirVAbeDdKqVNrKB2_iL_ILSWq1A4eDkn2m9-k0ZT7cYiVS8cyeU_aem_SrcY0P8Fwd-dm5hqYunDJw  

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jdK7AG-FXZXFuC3Yu92QKT4Sr4Ub6sNc4tbcCi7DHyA/edit 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DAZA0F3shiU/?igsh=ZDk4YjdvZXZmbnMx&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0DRsqSVR8q0BFu-FVYHCYK9nfUMrR_OUVmE2mZPioGavp5GeT8VuxbqOA_aem_U3xkXSJxJJ7MCWDfWN_PWQ 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/rspca-advert-asa-complaint-misleading-b2615153.html 

https://www.forcharlie.love/ 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17LdDVXr6rQgVINTNKRvcXmj0EfyPjnX_ 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TwRv9U25R2dfogE3KoXUeCa4EIRrvStUFBbb4QMFZHs/edit 

https://www.ace-egypt.org.uk/

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