Vegan Week

"Normally, you'd open up a hen shed door and there'd be 16,000 birds looking at you but to see them all lying dead, just a carpet of dead birds, is quite shocking. As a poultry keeper, it's a horrible shock."

The reality of this chicken farmer's way of life seems to be coming home to roost, but what are the wider implications of this in the vegan & animal rights space? As well as this story, Svenne, Kate & Shane will be discussing several others bits of news that have surfaced in 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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/eleven-madison-park-serving-foie-gras/

https://www.humaneworld.org/europe/en/news/denmark-pulls-plug-mink-farming

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/dozens-orangutans-saved-indonesia-blazes-6469306

https://programs.wcs.org/newsroom/News-Releases/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/26746/WCS-and-Hershey-Launch-Landmark-Partnership-to-Protect-Forest-and-Endangered-Species-and-Improve-Livelihoods-in-Key-Nigerian-Cocoa-Producing-Area.aspx

https://www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/press-release/nz-govt-accused-of-acting-as-industry-mouthpiece-after-bid-to-open-deep-sea-coral-hotspot-to-trawling-in-tasman-sea/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crpdg235g76no

https://consultations.defra.gov.uk/phasing-out-carbon-dioxide-stunning-of-pigs

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261026/korea-to-allow-5-year-pet-ownership-ban-for-serious-animal-abusers

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/oct/21/veggie-thursdays-vegan-surprises-ghent-plant-based-paradise

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health-and-fitness/vegans-vs-meat-eaters-strength-challenge/

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Kate, Svenne & Shane

In this episode Alex and Adam from The Tenmours join Anthony for a conversation about music, activism and how cultural influences can shape the world for the better.

To find out more about The Tenmours & listen to their work, check out the following links:

Latest news: https://www.facebook.com/thetenmours/?locale=en_GB

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUv2GKzi7Ji1syK5DGGafxQ

Latest Single (Wildfire): https://ditto.fm/wildfire-the-tenmours

To support the band: https://thetenmours.bandcamp.com/

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

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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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Alex, Adam & Anthony

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledged that his administration would work to ensure workers and owners are protected, and the horses remain safe. The legislation has secured a veto-proof majority with 29 of 51 Council members backing it ahead of a scheduled floor vote on October 22. If passed, the law will implement a phased ban, culminating in a complete prohibition of all horse-drawn carriage operations by June 1, 2028...

As well as this story, Paul, David & Dominic will be discussing several others bits of news that have surfaced in the vegan & animal rights space in 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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/amp/business/companies/20261011/87-of-dog-meat-farms-closed-ahead-of-february-ban

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/18/us/kansas-city-cows-crash.html

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/15/vienna-austria-dog-owners-dilute-pet-urine-trees

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq398rjewd1jo

https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/halt-decline-of-local-uk-abattoirs-government-urged/724911.article

https://karlismyunkle.com/2026/10/18/between-species-viva-and-speciesism-wtf-challenge-the-commodification-of-female-bodies-at-frieze-london/

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/10/investigation-underway-after-intruders-break-into-east-idaho-farm-and-set-1500-mink-loose/

https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/us-news/1500-mink-escape-from-oregon-farm-after-fence-is-cut-open/

https://metro.co.uk/2026/10/15/new-york-plans-ban-horse-drawn-carriages-150-years-29707374/

https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/tight-meat-and-dairy-supply-expected-to-continue-into-2027/724882.article

https://www.vegansociety.com/news/news/seven-ten-willing-cut-meat-and-dairy-improve-food-security

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Paul, Dominic & David

Peta calls for pork-free menus as Peppa Pig show rolls into Grimsby...PETA call to replace Aberaeron Mackerel Fiesta with cabbage...Peta 'wants vegan-only black pudding' at Bury championship...PETA calls for eggs to be swapped with potatoes at Preston's traditional Easter egg roll event...PETA attacks Nintendo over fur-wearing Mario...Animal rights group PETA calls for Warhammer 'fur' ban...

To name but a few...

We're not bashing PETA. We're just wondering; what's with these wacky headlines? Do they work? Do they cheapen the vegan cause? And do we just leave them to it? Anthony & Shane weigh up the pros, the cons and the faux fur plastic warhammer figurines in this episode.

We mention these news articles & campaigns in the discussion, amongst others...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-38802938

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/peta-attacks-nintendo-over-fur-wearing-mario-flna119126

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/feb/14/peta-pork-free-menus-peppa-pig-big-family-show-grimsby

https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2026-03-31/calls-for-eggs-to-be-swapped-for-potatoes-to-modernise-easter-event

https://www.theoldhamtimes.co.uk/news/26429414.peta-wants-vegan-only-black-pudding-bury-championship/

https://www.tivysideadvertiser.co.uk/news/26431787.peta-call-replace-aberaeron-mackerel-fiesta-cabbage/

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

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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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Shane & Anthony

After receiving a compaint, VIVA have removed posters from London buses with a picture of a pig and the phrase: "Next stop: The Gas Chamber". Was this justified? Did they know this would happen all along? Are there better ways to advocate for pigs? Much to discuss. As well as this story, Svenne, Mark & Shane will be discussing several others bits of news that have surfaced in the vegan & animal rights space in 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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/10/world/europe/tiger-attack-wildlife-park-man-dead.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20261012&instance_id=183423&nl=the-morning&regi_id=132256467&segment_id=227986&user_id=c35e74230858fa3b1856765f41c87aea

https://pressreleasehub.pa.media/article/worlds-longest-animal-welfare-petition-marched-through-london-85968.html

https://jewishvoiceforliberation.org.uk/article/uklfi-at-it-again-this-time-its-the-vegans/

https://www.upworthy.com/queens-brian-may-turned-157-acres-of-private-land-into-a-100000-tree-reserve-and-animal-rescue/

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/13/mamdani-menin-horse-drawn-carriages-nyc-01116617

https://viva.org.uk/blog/viva-pig-gassing-bus-adverts-removed-by-transport-for-london/

https://metro.co.uk/2026/10/06/dairy-farmers-hit-drag-swear-cows-gold-standard-farm-29562604/

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/10/13/sexual-violence-against-animals-in-india/

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/business/bass-fishing-college-recruitment.html?unlocked_article_code=1.G1E.Uv91.LcDyRMVAqh-Z&smid=nytcore-ios-share

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/10/10/18000-chickens-die-in-fire-at-organic-egg-farm-in-the-netherlands/

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/oct/06/rspca-vice-president-quits-chicken-welfare-standards?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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Svenne, Mark & Shane

Many non-vegans would strongly agree with this question; but might there be an argument from vegans themselves, that sometimes the best animal advocacy involves silence from ourselves? Exploring the sound of silence in this episode are Dominic, David & Richard

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

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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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Dominic, David & Richard

What an Education some of England's prestigious public schools give its students: Teaching them how to chorale beagles into tearing innocent animals limb from limb, as revealed on the Hunt Saboteaur's website this week. And they say vegan parents indoctrinate their children...

As well as this story, Carlos, Anthony & Shane will be discussing several others bits of news that have surfaced in the vegan & animal rights space in 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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/10/02/animal-welfare-programme-to-expand-in-schools

https://www.romania-insider.com/society/thousands-march-animal-rights-bucharest

https://www.reutersconnect.com/item/animal-rights-protest-in-amsterdam-netherlands/dGFnOnJldXRlcnMuY29tLDIwMjY6bmV3c21sX01UMU5VUlBITzAwMDdUUzExSw

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxm2qmpy57ggo

https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/10/01/animal-rights-campaigners-call-on-council-to-enact-stronger-welfare-policies/

https://www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026/10/02/cages-plaid/

https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/lessons-in-hare-hunting-inside-britains-school-beagle-packs/

https://www.farminguk.com/news/ai-welfare-cameras-rolled-out-across-46-m-s-dairy-farms_69081.html

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/04/mandatory-inspections-fish-slaughterhouses-england-wales

https://metro.co.uk/2026/10/05/trump-baffles-crowd-asking-vegans-eat-lettuce-day-long-29678637/

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Carlos, Anthony & Shane

Published on youtube under the title 'I exposed my dad's evil industry', this hour long film explores the relationship between a vegan activist & his slaughterhouse-working father. What do Julie & Anthony make of the film? And where does it sit amongst other animal rights films? Paul asks the questions in this Vegan Talk episode.

To watch the film, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qb-9Q0YhVA

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

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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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Julie, Paul & Anthony

Yes, not only has MBR Acres been the subject of an open rescue this week, but a Smithfields meat plant in the US has seen 100 workers walk out in protest. Is animal oppression falling apart in front of our very eyes?! We can only hope...

As well as this news, Anthony & Shane will be discussing several others stories from the week's 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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/animal-rights-campaigners-to-stage-protest-against-live-expo-345598/

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/yes-rick-wakeman-show-rescue-bears-animal-sanctuary-1235633995/

https://www.grilled.media/data-meat-industry-water-use/

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/north-americas-first-vegan-gas-085639806.html

https://vegnews.com/counter-culture-returns-to-austin

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DboDz1PoG/

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1FBmwDCYDn/

https://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/26594705.woman-arrested-burglary-mbr-acres-huntingdon/

https://plantbasednews.org/news/workers-death-at-smithfield-meat-plant/

https://vegconomist.com/studies-numbers/most-uk-meat-eaters-find-factory-farming-unacceptable-vegan-society-survey-suggests/

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/various/animal-rights-campaigners-successfully-denounce-swiss-egg-advert/92135823

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-survey-animal-cafes-first-time-over-welfare-disease-concerns-2026-09-30/

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Anthony & Shane

First published over 35 years ago, many regard Carol J Adams' book a seminal classic in animal rights and feminism circles. But what did the falafellers make of it? In this episode Mark asks Shane, Kate & Anthony what they made of their readings of the book and where it fits into the vegan space in 2026.

To learn more about Carol J Adams, including the book itself, visit https://caroljadams.com/

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

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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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Shane, Kate, Mark & Anthony

Dutch rail operators NS allow most stuff to be advertised at their train stations. But when Wakker Dier applied to have an advert suggesting that people didn't eat animals for one day, they said no...until the courts made them change their mind. Up the revolution!

As well as this news, Richard, David & Dominic will be discussing several others stories from the week's 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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/sep/19/council-of-fashion-designers-of-america-ceo-steven-kolb-resigns-after-physically-restraining-animal-rights-activists

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckj0639455rro

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/six-animal-rights-campaigners-cleared-34656359

https://redtractor.org.uk/news/red-tractor-opens-beef-lamb-and-dairy-standards-consultations/

https://www.bristol247.com/food-and-drink/news-food-and-drink/vegan-cafe-and-shop-to-close-after-more-than-a-decade/

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/09/14/iceland-plans-whaling-law-review-that-could-lead-to-permanent-ban/

https://globalnews.ca/news/12064339/third-marineland-beluga-dies-after-move-this-time-in-spain/

https://www.nu.nl/economie/6410771/rechter-oordeelt-dat-reclame-wakker-dier-zichtbaar-mag-zijn-op-ns-stations.html?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fground.news%2F

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/hackney-ban-meat-dairy-adverts/

https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/markets-and-trends/dairy-markets/waitrose-champions-regenerative-farming-on-milk-bottles

https://www.thejournal.ie/peta-dup-gordon-lyons-belfast-big-fish-sculpture-7171120-Sep2026/

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Dominic, David & Richard

Meat is Murder. Not your mum, not your milk. Choose life. Vegan for the voiceless. There are countless slogans, sayings, memes and chants that animal advocates use. But why do we use them? Which ones work brilliantly? And which need rethinking...or dropping altogether. Paul Richard & Anthony talk us through their favourites...and their least favourite!

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

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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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Richard, Paul & Anthony

A bold prominent statement by Trip Advisor this week, as all Horse Racing venues now carry a tagline stating that Horse Racing venues do not meet their animal welfare standards & therefore, tickets cannot be bought through their platform for events at such locations. But is there more to the story than meets the eye. You betcha! To dissect this & several others stories from the week's vegan & animal rights news are Julie, Paul & Anthony.

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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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/photos-march-abolish-animal-testing-begins-albany-22428929.php

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/green-science-alliance-developed-plant-biomass-based-tpo--hema-free-vegan-gel-nail-polish-302876460.html

https://www.vegansociety.com/news/news/vegan-society-welcomes-plant-based-wins-school-food-standards-overhaul

https://www.essexcountynews.co.uk/news/26542241.animal-rights-activists-attend-launch-colchester-p in opeyes/

https://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/news/vegetarian-society-eu-certification-marks.html

https://www.peta.org/news/tripadvisor-horse-racing-tracks-warning/

https://www.racingpost.com/news/industry/racing-industry/countryside-alliance-chair-warns-of-threat-to-racing-from-hapless-government-policies-and-animal-rights-extremists-ajy392A2F48o/

https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/150-volunteers-recruited-for-midlands-pilot-mink-eradication-programme/

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1485666126917087

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/fashion-council-ceo-takes-leave-after-grabbing-runway-show-protesters.html

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/british-shoppers-ditch-fake-meat-uk-bean-sales/

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Anthony, Paul & Julie

Not the punchiest title to a film, nor is it the longest (27 mins), but it certainly gets one's attention. How does it fare as a tool for animal advocacy though? Dominic, Shane & David examine the subject matter in our latest film review.

To watch the film, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFlibYYrvuQ&t=1462s

Learn more about the documentary "Cow Trip" here: https://thedo.do/cow-trip

A film by Joanna Zelman

See how Mickey and his best friend Moose are doing today at Rosie's Farm Sanctuary in Maryland: https://thedo.do/cowtrip

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

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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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Shane, Dominic & David

UK chicken farmers are scratching their heads, wondering what on earth to do with the millions of tonnes of urine & faeces produced by their chickens now that the government is hinting that it will no longer subsidise its removal. If only there were an alternative...

As well as this 'head-scratcher', Shane, Kate, Mark & Anthony get stuck into nine other vegan and animal rights stories from around the world in this week's episode. We hope you enjoy it!

Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!

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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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://veganafricanews.com/thrive-africa-vegan-restaurant-week-2026-to-bring-plant-based-food-into-the-spotlight-across-17-african-countries/

https://unchainedtv.com/2026/09/03/wayne-hsiung/

https://news.wttw.com/2026/09/03/2-more-belugas-die-shedd-1-rescue-and-1-longtime-resident

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/09/08/2003863897

https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/meat-processors-warn-of-gaps-in-food-resilience-plans?fw_source=home_latestnews

https://www.eurogroupforanimals.org/news/deformed-their-pelts-oversized-foxes-suffer-finnish-fur-farms

SEND THE EU A MESSAGE: https://www.eurogroupforanimals.org/fur-free-europe

https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/donkey-owner-attacks-animal-activist-santorini-5Hjdh8b_2/

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/06/possums-in-the-roof-koalas-in-bed-study-shows-how-animals-resort-to-australian-homes-after-habitat-loss

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/08/27/wolf-shot-dead-in-denmark-and-displayed-during-ministers-press-conference/

https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026-09-09/stinking-mess-government-cuts-leave-uk-facing-chicken-waste-crisis

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Mark, Shane, Kate & Anthony

Zoo finances exposed, giant vegan surveys, greyhound films & a python palace, plus a bunch of spotify and social media comments. For the twelfth time we open the discussion up to the floor and respond to your correspondence; delving into the mailbag this time are Shane, Paul & Kate.

Links to topics under discussion:

Auckland Zoo Watch Substack: https://aucklandzoowatch.substack.com/p/auckland-zoo-by-the-numbers

Huge Vegan Survey: https://veganfta.com/articles/2026/07/16/the-huge-vegan-survey-reaches-8000-participants/

Secret Lives of Greyhounds Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1-4Icxgi_s

Python Temple: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-temple-of-pythons-ouidah-benin

We love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com

Aaaaaaand, we make reference to our Ko-Fi page, where you can contribute to our efforts to make the pod even slicker for everyone to listen to: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL

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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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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Shane, Paul & Kate

The Farmer's Guardian this week have released some top tips for protecting yourself, lest an 'activist' turn up at your farm. This revolutionary advice includes making sure things are clean & that your workers are treating animals properly. Good job we're popping by then, by the sounds of it?!

As well as this 'news', Paul, Richard & Anthony get stuck into nine other vegan and animal rights stories from around the world in this week's episode. We hope you enjoy it!

Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!

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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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/sainsburys-launches-kid-friendly-soy-milk/

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-02/killing-of-catalina-island-deer-will-go-forward-despite-last-minute-appeals

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/allergic-to-dogs-these-gene-edited-beagles-could-pave-the-way-to-your-dream-canine-companion-that-wont-trigger-sniffles-180989303/

https://link.vox.com/view/68d5301ad130e1a79606e723s5vn3.1oke/6e7552f5

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/politics/racehorse-event-at-gunwharf-goes-ahead-despite-animal-welfare-concerns-raised-by-green-party-8951649

https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRising/posts/%EF%B8%8F-breaking-%EF%B8%8Fanimal-rising-supporter-to-live-inside-farrowing-crate-for-3-weeksth/1424443026457748/

https://vegconomist.com/approvals/cultivated-meat-2026-close-dozen-approvals-none-yet-selling-at-scale/

https://www.farmersguardian.com/news/4534978/vigilance-urged-anti-farming-activists-expected-farm

https://www.nfuonline.com/news/activism-reminder-for-dairy-producers/

https://veganorganic.net/2026/08/the-church-of-england-misses-a-vital-opportunity-to-restore-nature/

https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/le-shuttle-transporting-cruelty/

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Paul, Richard & Anthony

One of our newest Falafellers is the very brilliant Svenne. In this episode she discusses her own vegan journey, which now has her engaging in activism on the weekends and flying the flag for animal rights...but it wasn't always that simple.

The Going Vegan series shines a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle; for previous Going Vegan episodes (there's about 20 of them), scroll back in your podcast player.

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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 our podcasts, 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, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.

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.

Do also consider visiting our Ko-Fi page, where you can opt into making a small donation towards improving the sound quality of our podcasts! https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL is the place to head, if you value what we do & feel inclined to make a small financial contribution towards our running

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Svenne & Anthony

GreenQueen this week have reported on a NASA 'mission' to 3D print protein cookies using yeast and...recycled bottles. Yep. But, lentils? Ugh! Weird vegan food. As well as this radical headline, Shane, David & Dominic get stuck into another 9 vegan and animal rights stories from around the world.

Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support!

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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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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This week's stories:

https://www.lankanewspapers.com/2026/08/19/sri-lanka-expands-legal-protections-for-animals-as-amendment-bill-receives-parliamentary-approval

https:/plantbasednews.org/animals/largest-study-on-cat-diets-participants/

https://plantbasednews.org/news/science/oregon-primate-research-center-human-research/

https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/unicamp-gfi-brazil-fungi-fermentation-food-waste-aroma-plant-based-meat/

https://vegconomist.com/studies-numbers/trust-gap-stalls-european-uptake-cultivated-meat-precision-fermented-dairy-eit-food-finds/

https://sentientmedia.org/livestock-heat-deaths-in-transit-doubled-in-uk/

https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/us-dietary-guidelines-trump-administration-lawsuit-meat-dairy-influence/

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/08/21/python-receives-cancer-treatment-in-uk-zoo/

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/08/16/mexico-banned-dolphin-shows-but-dolphins-remain-in-pools/

http://www.greenqueen.com.hk/nasa-recycled-plastic-bottles-3d-printed-protein-cookies-yeast-space-food/

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Shane, David & Dominic

For many, the answer might be: Because someone told me not to. But what are the animal rights arguments against silk usage? And could there be an argument not to get too worried about it? Mark, Shane & Anthony are in on the discussion this time.

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

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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 enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.

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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!

Anthony, Shane & Mark