Well, that's perhaps what they'd have you think. But it doesn't take much digging to reveal that the champagne needs to stay on ice for quite a while, before animal advocates can truly celebrate. And where's James Herriot when you need him?! Perhaps taking on the persona of an AI Bot, is the answer! UK Vets are concerned that AI might not be the best placed to advocate for farmed animals' welfare...either that, or they're worried that their jobs are under threat. But what do three long-in-the-tooth vegans think?!  As well as these stories, Mark, Julie & Anthony discuss five other bits of news from the vegan & animal rights space over the last seven days across the world. **************** 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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://animalrising.substack.com/p/one-community-versus-big-ag  https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/crime/pig-farmers-warned-over-surge-in-activist-incursions  https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/reindeer-christmas-events-festive-season-animal-welfare-b2863010.html  https://www.frontiersin.org/news/2025/11/11/frontiers-nutrition-plant-based-diets-reduction-carbon-emissions-land-use  https://www.farminguk.com/news/vets-warn-ai-revolution-must-not-undermine-livestock-welfare_67537.html  https://www.theanimalreader.com/2025/11/08/2900-cows-stuck-on-ship-spiridon-ii-for-over-2-months/  https://www.gov.uk/government/news/animal-testing-to-be-phased-out-faster-as-uk-unveils-roadmap-for-alternative-methods  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2lpekjeg9o  https://www.peta.org.uk/blog/roadmap-end-animal-experiments-uk/  https://crueltyfreeinternational.org/latest-news-and-updates/government-launches-bold-new-plan-replace-animal-testing  https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/cosmetics-animal-testing-FAQ  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_testing_regulations  **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Mark, Julie & Ant

Project Phoenix (https://www.project-phoenix.org.uk/about) want to "build the power of the animal freedom movement in the UK into an unstoppable force for change ". Hard to disagree with that. What is perhaps more controversial are their assertions that what has been lacking until now has been cohesion and collective power. In this episode, Julie, Dominic, Mark & Ant discuss whether the movement has lost its edge, and indeed whether it is even possible to organise a bunch of vegan activists! In the discussion we refer to the following article: https://projectphoenixuk.substack.com/p/have-we-lost-our-nerve-as-a-movement As  ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* 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  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Mark, Julie, Dominic & Anthony

Sort it out? Or stay the heck away! In this week's pod, we put the spotlight on New Zealand's attempts to go 'predator free' by 2050 to help out their 'native' flora & fauna...by destroying more-or-less everything else. A complex issue, with no real winners, but certainly an interesting context to ponder. As well as this story, Mark, Shane & Anthony discuss six other bits of news from the vegan & animal rights space over the last seven days across the world. **************** 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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/nearly-60-americans-eat-vegetarian-or-vegan-meals-says-study-check-the-difference-between-vegetarian-and-vegan-diet-and-the-key-reasons-driving-change-in-eating-habits-across-the-us/articleshow/125107683.cms?from=mdr  https://isthmus.com/news/news/animal-rights-activists-score-big-win-in-ridglan-farms-case/  https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/years-after-argentina-shut-notorious-zoo-stranded-animals-127041563  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15260437/Vets-quitting-trauma-having-dogs-shortages-nations-health-risk.html  https://www.farminguk.com/news/union-urges-farmers-to-stay-vigilant-as-activist-threats-resurface-online_67495.html  https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2025/11/04/137781/investigations-continue-into-the-deaths-hunting-dogs-animal-protection-law-mallorca-blamed.html  https://www.npr.org/2025/09/08/nx-s1-5507110/new-zealand-conservation-experiment  https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/science/iguanas-mexico-invasive-species.html#:~:text=Reptiles%20on%20a%20Mexican%20island,hundreds%20of%20thousands%20of%20years.&text=On%20a%20Mexican%20island%20in,seafaring%20ancestors%20has%20been%20vindicated. Also see... https://www.theanimalreader.com/2025/11/04/us-senate-rejects-effort-to-stop-plan-to-kill-450000-barred-owls/ which is from this week & has a similar flavour to our main story from NZ. **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Mark, Shane & Ant

...and if we can, what should we do with that information? In this episode, Shane, Dominic, Julie & Ant examine the work of the Welfare Footprint Institute (https://welfarefootprint.org/) and ask if there is value in quantifying the lived experiences of animals subjected to animal agriculture. During the episode we refer to this article from Vox too:  https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/461815/broiler-chicken-animal-welfare-footprint As  ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* 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  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Julie, Shane, Dominic & Anthony

After a false dawn five years ago, once again the Polish government have voted overwhelmingly in favour of banning fur farms. But will it go through this time? And how do we feel about the compensation packages being offered for those who have made a living from this awful business? Dominic, Kate, Freedom & Anthony discuss this, as well as nine other stories from the week's vegan & animal rights news across the world. **************** 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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://plantbasednews.org/news/alternative-protein/impossible-foods-plant-based-too-woke/ https://www.kqed.org/news/12061839/rescue-or-crime-uc-berkeley-student-faces-5-years-in-sonoma-poultry-farm-case  https://phys.org/news/2025-10-mass-cull-berlin-germany-bird.html#:~:text=German%20authorities%20said%20Sunday%20they,surge%20in%20bird%20flu%20cases. https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/257555/demand-for-standardised-animal-welfare-labelling-on-meat-products/ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/world/americas/brazil-chef-menu-william-sustainability.html https://plantbasednews.org/culture/film/documentary-on-indias-dairy-industry-removed/ https://www.facebook.com/share/1AVRAD1QT9/ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/people/greyhounds-rescue-art-exhibition/ https://dailynewshungary.com/budapest-to-host-vegan-summit-in-november/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2025/10/22/poland-votes-to-ban-fur-farming-by-2033/ **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Dominic, Kate, Freedom & Ant

Every week, all around the world, people will 'bear witness' as animals are driven through slaughterhouse gates towards their completely unnecessary deaths. But why do people do this, and what benefits can there possibly be, if no animals are saved? And at what cost can these actions come? Ant, Carlos & Kate talk through their opinions & experiences of this type of activism. For more info on the 'Save Movement', visit: https://thesavemovement.org/ As  ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* 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  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Carlos, Kate & Anthony

Go on Joey! Our top story is the investigation that has hit multiple news outlet headlines this week; shocking routine farming practices leading to suppliers being suspended. Dominic, Carlos & Anthony discuss this, & seven other stories from the week's vegan & animal rights news across the world. **************** 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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/defra-probe-over-animal-cruelty-10593145  https://plantbasednews.org/culture/tv-and-radio/masterchef-runner-up-first-vegan-finalist/ (happened at the end of sept, but worth featuring i think?)) https://www.michiganpublic.org/criminal-justice-legal-system/2025-10-21/animal-rights-group-plans-supreme-court-appeal-over-rights-of-chimps-in-up-zoo  https://www.countytimes.co.uk/news/25560999.powys-b-b-bear-set-rebrand-vegan-retreat/ https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/dont-sacrifice-owls-on-diwali-punjab-animal-rights-activist-makes-an-appeal-10317183/  https://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/news/chile-octopus-farming-ban-bill.html  https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/food-not-feed-report/  https://plantbasednews.org/news/environment/updated-eat-lancet-planetary-health-diet/ -  **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Dominic, Carlos & Ant

Ok, so we've twisted Justin Brown's words slightly...but you could argue that this is the crux of his article from earlier this year: https://vegoutmag.com/lifestyle/j-i-discovered-why-some-vegans-thrive-while-others-burn-out-and-it-revealed-a-hidden-psychological-pattern-that-nobody-talks-about-but-everyone-needs/ Mark, Kate & Ant discuss the concept of 'perfectionism' in veganism, its impact (if any) on one's longevity as a vegan, and what has the most positive impact on the animals. As  ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* 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  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Mark, Kate & Anthony

It may not have been down to the ridiculous lines peddled by Red Tractor that their animals are humanely slaughtered, or the misleading line about every cow having their own personal vet...but nonetheless, the twenty-second ad may no longer be shown...as an advert (this hasn't stopped the BBC having it available to watch on their website however!) Dominic, Julie & Anthony discuss this, as well as analysing a further eight of the week's vegan & animal rights stories from across the world. **************** 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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://plantbasednews.org/news/environment/uk-declines-to-ban-bottom-trawling/ https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/sea-ya-animal-abusers-peta-hosts-champagne-toast-outside-closing-miami-seaquarium/ https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-releases/vegan-diet-helps-people-type-1-diabetes-cut-insulin-costs-27 https://www.farminguk.com/news/-158m-lifeline-welsh-farmers-receive-early-bps-payments_67395.html https://www.farminguk.com/news/lessons-from-scotland-s-worst-wildfires-aim-to-protect-land-and-livestock_67386.html https://www.farminguk.com/news/police-shoot-bull-loose-near-isle-of-man-school-after-public-safety-scare_67398.html Apologies for the Farming UK triple header! https://premierchristian.news/en/news/article/animal-rights-activists-urge-sarah-mullally-to-ban-leather-bibles-and-beeswax-candles https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/farmfoods-sites-targeted-by-animal-rights-activists/710410.article https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2lmnvj3n5o **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Julie, Dominic & Ant

We don't often organise interviews, but we couldn't resist this opportunity; Phillip from North London Hunt Saboteurs speaks to Ant & Carlos about setting up, growing and organising the largest-known group of organised hunt saboteurs in the UK at the moment: North London Hunt Saboteurs. You can learn more about the group via https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonHuntSaboteurs/ (amongst other social media platforms) As  ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* 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  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Phillip, Carlos, & Anthony

This week, Dominic brings us the news that the 'Make America Healthy Again' programme, may involve an end to animal testing in the US. He is also joined by Julie, Mark & Anthony, and together they dissect the week's vegan & animal rights news from across the world. **************** 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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/marineland-beluga-whales-theme-park-says-may-have-to-euthanize-30-animals/  https://www.psypost.org/people-with-dark-personality-traits-show-less-concern-for-animal-rights/  https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-10-07/humpback-whales-eastern-population-numbers-rebound-estimate/105843256  https://www.theguardian.com/food/2025/oct/04/warnings-imports-caged-hen-eggs-ukraine-poland-uk-biggest-suppliers#:~:text=Eggs-,Warnings%20of%20imports%20of%20caged%20hen%20eggs%20as,Poland%20become%20UK's%20biggest%20suppliers&text=Ukraine%20and%20Poland%20have%20overtaken,back%20door%E2%80%9D%20despite%20welfare%20pledges.  https://vegconomist.com/society/vegan-mres-coming-us-military-rations-2027/  https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/parked-another-beagle-pack-joins-the-club/  https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-pulse/2025/10/06/animal-welfare-meets-maha-00594538  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crrj4qqqy7po  https://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/news/world-octopus-day-animal-welfare-food-security.html  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3w5v75deewo  **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Julie, Mark, Dominic & Ant

Earlier this year the Animal Think Tank released this 'mini guide' suggesting how animal advocates can change their language to better advocate for the change they want to see: https://animalthinktank.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Language-Mini-Guide-2025.pdf But do words really make a difference? And perhaps more pertinently, what difference might these particular suggested words & phrases make? Richard, Dominic & Ant get stuck into this piece of literature and try to work out what we can learn from it. As  ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* 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  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Dominic, Richard & Anthony

Lost? An activist maybe? Or perhaps, chef! This week our newest contributor Shane tells us about the first all-vegan food vendor at the Texas State Fair, as well as a particularly non-vegan list of the other activities on show. Shane is also joined by Ant, Julie & Dominic to review nine other stories from the week's vegan & animal rights news, including the sad passing of Jane Goodall. **************** 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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/tobias-ellwood-warns-britain-sleepwalking-war-raf-vegan-uniforms-5HjdDXf_2/ and https://veganfta.com/articles/2025/10/02/raf-to-provide-vegan-uniforms-after-sustained-campaign/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2025/09/23/influencer-jeremstar-disrupts-bullfighting-in-france/ https://www.farminguk.com/news/-serious-losses-loom-if-iceberg-diseases-go-unchecked-experts-warn_67316.html https://www.animalrising.org/post/animal-rising-campaigners-plead-not-guilty-to-dairy-criminal-damage-charges https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/state-fair-of-texas/vegan-food-vendor-makes-state-fair-of-texas-history/3925685/?os=ios&ref=app http://koreabizwire.com/south-korea-declares-first-ever-animal-welfare-charter-joining-global-movement/333895 https://www.hja.net/news-and-insights/press-releases/criminal-defence/animal-rights-activists-cleared-over-protests-that-delayed-start-of-aintree-grand-national/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2025/09/29/mayor-adams-pushes-to-ban-horse-carriages-in-new-york/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0457dw26ro https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/oct/01/jane-goodall-world-renowned-primatologist-dies **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Julie, Shane, Dominic & Ant

The Iranian government may be cracking down on dog walking, but wild horses are on the menu in the USA and Danish Zoos are accepting elderly pets...as food for the carnivores. In other news, our 'Classic Episode' rerun of vegetarians being triggering for vegans...triggered a vegan! Paul & Ant sift through the mailbag & discuss your correspondence. Thanks Shane for your prolific volume of messages towards this show! To feature on our next mailbag episode, or to get in touch in general, send us a message via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* 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  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Paul & Anthony

Kate, Carlos & Ant look at nine stories from around the world that relate to veganism & animal rights, including wins- such as a ban on Greyhound Racing in Wales- setbacks- such as a deeply biased 'health' story from the i paper, and campaigns- such as the one from India, where activists are trying to end the horrendous practice of using live bait to catch big cats. **************** 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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://www.exetertoday.co.uk/news/local-news/1900554/uk-s-largest-animal-rescue-sees-devon-s-donkey-sanctuary-play-vital-role.html https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/animal-rights-groups-for-ban-on-using-live-bait-to-capture-big-cats/article70070241.ece   https://seashepherd.org/2025/09/18/join-sea-shepherds-boston-waterway-cleanup-sept-28th/  https://www.league.org.uk/news-and-resources/news/ending-greyhound-racing-wales/  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c39rr09kyxlo  https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/latest/news/wildlife-farming-in-kenya/  https://www.farminguk.com/news/dairy-sector-told-to-defend-its-reputation-amid-social-media-scrutiny_67257.html  https://plantbasednews.org/animals/brazil-partial-ban-live-animal-testing/  https://inews.co.uk/news/science/why-vegan-more-risks-women-children-3934459?srsltid=AfmBOopo4-P7iRiKTg0WTc8ym93_ub01bNeka_SA3tVF96oPxbfq7VaX  **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Kate, Carlos & Ant

According to Jordan Cooper, "if you're vegan but never try to convert others, you probably exhibit...high EQ qualities". And whether Jordan is an AI-bot or not, the article that appears under their name in Veg Out Magazine https://vegoutmag.com/lifestyle/gen-if-youre-vegan-but-never-try-to-convert-others-you-probably-exhibit-these-high-eq-qualities/ raises some interesting questions around 'converting' people to veganism and how we represent ourselves and the movement. Carlos, Paul & Ant get stuck into this article and try to work out what we can learn from it. As  ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* 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  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Carlos, Paul & Anthony

Three of this week's nine stories from the vegan & animal rights 'space' feature humans across the globe using bows & arrows, guns & traps to help look after the environment. What a wonderful upsurge of community spirit by these lovely people, who are not at all fuelled by a bloodlust or any other sinister motives. Sigh. If only... Mark, Kate & Ant are here this week to evaluate the week's news and work out where our next positive steps can be taken. **************** 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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://wildbeimwild.com/en/national-council-bans-import-and-trade-of-fur-produced-through-cruelty-to-animals/ https://vegnews.com/india-trump-tariff-vegan-food-cheaper  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y56pryd0qo  https://www.yoursun.com/coastal/boatingandfishing/waterline-animal-rights-backers-look-to-get-bear-permits/article_7acc94e0-abcc-4d3e-ad61-c41088477f58.html https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/smokescreen-saturday-becomes-farcical-friday/  https://www.radiokerry.ie/news/animal-rights-campaigner-describes-calls-for-deer-bounty-in-kerry-as-populist-and-crude-451058  https://www.theanimalreader.com/2025/09/12/us-state-of-montana-allows-killing-of-nearly-half-of-its-wolves/  https://www.kqed.org/news/12055745/berkeley-animal-activist-faces-prison-in-sonoma-chicken-theft-case  https://vegconomist.com/approvals/solar-foods-gras-notification-solein-air-based-protein-aiming-fda-no-questions-letter/  **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Kate, Mark & Ant

In our third visit to East Lothian, this episodes features an in-depth interview with Julie about the four sheep in her life, talking about what it takes to look after sheep in a companionship setup (rather than an exploitative one), as well as discussing some of the misconceptions and myths that surround these wonderful peaceful creatures. For the first two episodes in this series, head back to episodes 50 and 101. As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* 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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Nuala, Iris, Kendric, Rona, Julie, Anthony & Mark

Seems that German car manufacturers want to keep up with the Joneses (Jean-ses?); a couple of months after Renault's leather-free-interior pledge, Mercedes have obtained Vegan Society certification for their GLC model (when you choose the 'Vegan Package', and why wouldn't you?!) We're also reporting on Lidl announcing record plant-based sales...are we just selling out, promoting giant German corporations' tokenistic plant based offerings? Fear not- Carlos & Anthony still have plenty of cynicism reserved for the week's vegan & animal rights news...whilst not forgetting to celebrate the wins! **************** 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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* This week's stories: https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/latest/news/wap-win-against-jbs-court-case/  https://www.theanimalreader.com/2025/09/07/dutch-authorities-to-shut-down-controversial-duck-slaughterhouse/  https://vegconomist.com/cultivated-cell-cultured-biotechnology/cultivated-meat/consortium-cultivated-meat-farm-netherlands/  https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/lidl-beats-plant-based-sales-target/  https://voi.id/en/news/512066  https://www.league.org.uk/news-and-resources/news/protest-demand-stronger-hunting-laws/  https://www.vegansociety.com/news/news/vegan-trademark-confirms-world-first-vegan-certification-mercedes-benz   https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15069309/Vegan-vet-Animal-Rebellion-activist-steal-pet-dog.html  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgjpn8gl97o  **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Carlos & Ant

A topic that is almost impossible to decide in any quantifiable way...but that's not stopped Andrea Polanco having a go. In an article published three years ago with Faunalytics (https://faunalytics.org/relative-effectiveness/) two studies are combined to examine what may be helping...and hindering our activism. Responding to the studies in this episode are Mark, Kate & Ant. As  ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* 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  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Kate, Mark & Anthony