This week saw the release of a new short film from Surge Activism and Smash: Matilda and the Brave Escape. Narrated by Bella Ramsey, it's already chalked up tens of thousands of views. In this episode Paul, Mark & Ant give their perspectives on the film, including how & where it could be used.

View the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRyKX5WPTfY

Visit Surge's website here: https://www.surgeactivism.org/

Sponsor Matilda and other animals at Surge Sanctuary here: https://www.surgesanctuary.org/donate

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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, Mark & Ant

A major UK Education provider has created a resources programme where veganism will be included as part of the 'religion and worldviews' section. But is this the same as veganism being taught? Or even discussed across all UK schools. Mark, Paul & 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.thecrimson.com/article/2024/11/6/hms-animal-welfare-violation/ 

https://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/24701374.coronation-street-downton-abbey-actors-join-call-action-zoo/  

https://vegconomist.com/society/christspiracy-documentary-explores-compassion-animal-rights-religious-traditions/ 

https://www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2024/11/04/animal-experimentation/  

https://www.miragenews.com/12-5m-boost-for-stronger-nsw-animal-welfare-1349846/ 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/11/04/rats-trained-to-detect-wildlife-crime/ 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/factory-farming-uk-funding-overseas-bank-b2639102.html 

https://plantbasednews.org/news/economics/ethical-veganism-school-programme/ 

https://www.londondaily.news/the-animal-thing-film-is-selected-by-the-33rd-st-louis-international-film-festival-sliff/ 

https://www.theanimalthing.com

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/national-vegan-menu-options-successful-vote/ 

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Paul, Mark & Ant

*** PLEASE NOTE: The opinions expressed in this episode are simply that: Opinions. No-one on today's show is giving anyone listening medical advice; we're just talking about our own experiences & opinions. We know you know that. But it makes us feel more comfortable to know we've said it. Anyway...

Whether to take medication that has been tested on animals, or even contains animal products, is a divisive issue among vegans. In this episode Dominic, Julie, Carlos & Ant give their perspectives on the issue, through their own vegan lenses.

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

Some resources we looked at prior to this episode were:

https://www.vegansociety.com/resources/nutrition-and-health/medications

https://www.vegansociety.com/news/blog/practical-considerations-vegan-friendly-medicines

https://www.animalfreeresearchuk.org/

https://www.vegansociety.com/take-action/campaigns/make-more-medicines-vegan

https://www.vegansociety.com/news/blog/what-vegans-should-know-pre-operatively

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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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Dominic, Julie, Carlos & Ant

If there was ever a call to action to respond to, surely it's this! Northern Ireland are considering banning hunting...and in their consultation they'll accept comments from anyone, from anywhere in the world! Need we say any more?!  Carlos, Julie, Dominic & 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://vegconomist.com/studies-and-numbers/european-plant-based-food-sales-rise-significantly/ 

https://plantbasednews.org/news/science/national-dietary-guides-vegan-diet/ 

https://www.peta.org/blog/egypt-update-camels-horses/ 

https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/bolted-and-hunted-the-truth-behind-trail-hunting/ 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/10/27/romania-will-end-fur-farming-in-2027/ 

https://plantbasednews.org/culture/ethics/cats-abandoned-uk/ 

https://euroweeklynews.com/2024/10/27/caring-for-cats-cartagenas-commitment-to-stray-animal-welfare/ 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/10/31/key-protections-for-antarctica-blocked-by-russia-and-china/ 

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/31/russian-animal-rights-activist-charged-with-treason-mediazona-a86868 

https://www.vegansociety.com/get-involved/world-vegan-month 

https://plantbasednews.org/news/economics/starbucks-dairy-free-milk-surcharge/ 

https://abcnews.go.com/US/seaquest-aquarium-chain-facing-allegations-animal-abuse-closes/story?id=115259305 

https://protectthewild.org.uk/news/have-your-say-northern-ireland-launches-consultation-into-banning-hunting-with-dogs/ 

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Julie, Dominic, Carlos & Ant

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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Dominic, Mark, Nazia & Ant

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