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The Vegan Report

Rayane Laddi

Independent podcast bringing together voices from all fronts of the animal liberation fight. Freely explore the world of animal advocacy and activism. Find inspiration to take action. Challenge your beliefs. New release every Tuesday & Wednesday.

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Tuesday · 55 min
Africa Goes Vegan!
In this episode, we're shining a light on something that doesn't get nearly enough attention: veganism and animal rights activism across the African continent. Let me ask you something: could you name even one animal rights or vegan activist working in Africa? Or name one African animal rights organization? If not, don't worry—because that's about to change. Today, you're going to meet Majeed Suhuyini, the founder of Vegan Africa News, an amazing initiative dedicated to covering vegan news from across the continent, from food and culture to animal advocacy and activism. We talked about the recent Animal and Vegan Advocacy Summit in Ghana, what it's really like to be vegan within different African cultures, the latest Supreme Court developments in the case concerning dog and cat meat consumption, and so much more. Follow African Vegan News: https://veganafricanews.com/ Connect with Majeed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/majeed-suhuyini-78105310b/ Learn about the organization championing the ban of dog and cat meat in Ghana: https://www.facebook.com/p/Institute-Of-Community-Sustainability-61563924787845/ If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow
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August 18 · 1 hr 21 min
Jainism for Veganism.
Today, we’re highlighting the efforts of passionate Jain animal rights activists who are promoting veganism from within their religious community. And you might be thinking: isn’t Jainism that ancient Indian religion whose core teaching is Ahimsa—the principle of avoiding harm to any living being, including animals, insects, and even microscopic organisms? So how come Jains aren’t already some of the biggest proponents of veganism out there? That’s one of the questions we’ll explore today, along with others, like: What’s the place of spirituality and religion in the vegan movement? What boundaries should you set as a compassionate person? And what does it feel like when religious authorities within your own community oppose your veganism? To discuss all of this, I have with me Ruchika Chitrabhanu, interior designer, founder of The Earthen One, co-founder of Ahimsafest, and Global Advisor for the Jain Vegan Initiative; and Mayur Shah, Chair of the Jain Associations in North America’s Ahimsa Eco-Vegan Committee. Learn more about JAINA Ahimsa Eco-Vegan Committee: https://jainaevc.org/ If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow
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August 5 · 6 min
Should we stop saying "Factory Farming"? | Science of Activism
Jenna Riedi is the Communication Director of Faunalytics. Today, she will be presenting Faunalytics latest study : Animal Factory, Factory Farm, Or Something Else? Testing The Language Of Advocacy by Erika Berglund & Carol Hardy (JG Research) Read the Entire Study here: https://faunalytics.org/animal-factory-factory-farm-or-something-else/ Message Jenna at info@faunalytics.org Connect with Faunalytics on Socials @Faunalytics If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow Music by Alisia from Pixabay
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August 4 · 1 hr 20 min
Hollywood Has a Vegan Problem | Ep. 121
Today, we're talking about vegan representation in movies. Basically, how does Hollywood portray us vegans to an audience of millions? Why do movies so often miss the mark, misunderstanding us or turning us into the butt of the joke? Why do science fiction movies so often imagine the future as vegan? Is Okja a good vegan movie or not? Those are some of the questions we'll be answering today. Watch Buddhist Blues: buddhistblues.com Here are all the movies/TV shows referenced in this conversation: The Sheep Detectives Remarkably Bright Creatures Black Panther The Simpsons (fifth episode of the seventh season, "Lisa the Vegetarian") Coffee Wars Yellowstone (TV series) Eternal Treblinka (referenced as a book, not a movie) Scott Pilgrim vs. the world Wanderlust The Expanse (TV series, Prime Video) Travelers (TV series, Netflix) The Green Planet The Darwin Incident Sausage Party Okja (Netflix) Chickens, Virus and Us by Filip Remunda – Czech documentary Jane Goodall VS. David Attenborough. With Alex Ventimilla | Ep. 95 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2288395/ Jurassic Park Is Not Just a Movie. With Alex Ventimilla | Ep. 85 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2139762/ All Your Favorite Vegan Podcasts. With Victoria, Jane, Glen, Hope & Anitha | Ep. 112 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2654675/ Finding Nemo & Saving Philip: Stories of Fish Rescues. With Gwendolyn Church | Ep. 29 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1333527/ If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow
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July 7 · 1 hr 20 min
The Cage-Free Gaslight | Ep. 120
What if I told you that cage-free campaigns are not only ineffective at helping hens, but may actually cause more suffering—and even set back the animal rights movement? That claim might surprise you, or even shock you, considering how many major animal rights organizations have embraced this strategy and how many millions of dollars have been invested in cage-free advocacy over the years. Yet this has become the view of a growing number of activists, organizations, researchers, and veterinarians who believe it's time to rethink the cage-free approach. WHITE PAPER ON THE FAILURE OF CAGE-FREE HOUSING SYSTEMS TO REDUCE OVERALL HEN SUFFERING: https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Cage-Free-White-Paper.pdf Veterinarians For An Egg Free Future : https://www.ourhonor.org/blognew/eggfree Listen to the How We Win podcast (Vasile & Devs Stănescu): https://www.winforanimals.org/ Read Vasile Stănescu's Substack: https://winforanimals.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Reconsidering Cage-Free Eggs: An Open Letter from Concerned Scholars https://www.researchgate.net/publication/405742319_Reconsidering_Cage-Free_Eggs_An_Open_Letter_from_Concerned_Scholars Big Poultry Owns Your Backyard. | Ep. 92 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/ Why Chickens Don't Belong in your Backyard. https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/ If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow
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June 16 · 1 hr 11 min
Japan: Towards a Vegan Future? | Ep. 119
Today, we travel to Japan and discover its burgeoning vegan and animal rights activist community. Japan is often considered one of the worst countries in terms of animal protection - compared to the West and to its Asian neighbors. But could that be starting to change? To discuss this topic, I am joined by Anita Dollar, also known as the Osaka Vegan. Anita is an animal rights activist and creator who is doing the incredible work of promoting veganism in Japan. If you're planning to visit Japan, I absolutely recommend her Vegan in Japan Cheat Sheet: https://linktr.ee/anita.dollar In our conversation, we discuss the many forms of animal exploitation that exist across Japan, how accessible and rewarding vegan living can be there, why anime culture may not be helping the animal rights movement, and Anita's recent reporting on Buddhist temples that have moved away from their traditionally vegetarian roots. We cover all of that and much more. Connect with Anita Dollar, the Osaka Vegan: https://linktr.ee/anita.dollar If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow
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June 3 · 16 min
How Many People Are Really Vegan? | Science of Activism
"How many vegans are there? And is that number growing? Now, tucked away in this seemingly simple question is a minefield of inconsistent, conflicting, and missing data. And I recently did my best to make sense of it." LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bryant-research-ltd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryantresearch_uk Website: https://bryantresearch.co.uk/And Email: elise@bryantresearch.co.uk If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow Music by Alisia from Pixabay
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June 2 · 1 hr 2 min
The Mecca of Animal Rights: Inside the AVA Summit | Ep. 118
Become a monthly donor NOW: https://www.dharmavoicesforanimals.org/dana-circle-1 Dharma Voices for Animals is more than just an impactful organization—it’s a vibrant community grounded in compassion, kindness, and a shared commitment to helping animals. If you become a monthly donor today, you’ll not only make a lasting difference in the lives of farmed animals, but you’ll also receive a special gift: a limited-edition print by the renowned wildlife artist Carl Brenders. Carl has generously donated 100 beautiful prints—each valued at over $100—to thank the first 100 supporters who pledge at least $20 per month to Dharma Voices for Animals. It’s a stunning piece of art that will bring beauty to your home while serving as a daily reminder of your commitment to creating a more compassionate world for animals. May All Beings Be Happy! A Buddhist Take on Veganism. With Bhikkhu Sunyo | Ep. 30 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1342993/ Preventing Vegan Burnouts. With Bhante Sathi | Ep. 74 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2016162/ If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow
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May 12 · 1 hr 12 min
Is Palantir Spying on You? | Ep. 117
Have you ever heard of Palantir? Palantir builds data software that governments and corporations use to organize massive databases and... power mass surveillance. I won't go through every software they created, but you might know a few of them since their products always generate a backlash - like Operation Laser - which is a software that allows you to predict crimes. Yes, exactly like the movie Minority Report. I think it was dismantled after public pressure and lots of lawsuits... Well, that same company has secured a 300 million dollars contract with the United Stated Department of Agriculture. The goal of that partnership is, and I quote: "empowering USDA with core capabilities that will enable it to secure American farmland, enhance supply chain resilience, and shield agricultural programs from fraud, abuse, and foreign adversary influence." Now that is a lot of money, and that goal is very vague, and the company does not have the best of reputation. The USDA also does not have the best of reputation, siding again and again with private interests against the welfare of animals. All of that reeks, and it has lead my guest today, Robert Grillo, to raise concerns about the possibility of a mass surveillance operation against the animal rights movement. Robert Grillo is an activist, author and speaker working to build grassroots momentum and popular support to advance a plant-based food system. He leverages major trigger events like rising food prices, bird flu and the farm bill debate to stage actions that capture the public and media’s attention. Free from Harm, the organization he founded, is dedicated to advancing plant-based, animal-free food production for a safer, more humane and sustainable future. Together, we discussed the place of money in the animal rights movement, but also its corrupting power in politics. How our movement lacks ambition. The promise of cultivated meat. And much more. Subscribe to or follow the show, share this episode with the vegans in your life, and leave a five-star review. I truly appreciate your support. Thank you! Support Free from Harm: https://freefromharm.org/donate/ If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow
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May 5 · 21 min
Plants Have Feelings: The First Person Who Said It
For this episode, I want to take you back in time to the very first recorded moment someone used the phrase “plants have feelings” – or a version of that - as an argument against animal sentience. Not on Reddit, not on Twitter — we’re talking the year 1391, in the late Middle Ages. And the person who said it wasn’t some random guy in a tavern. It was a Byzantine emperor, using this line of reasoning in a debate with an Imam. What If the World’s Religions Stood Up for Animals? With Joyce D'Silva | Ep. 110 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2614080/ Why Does God Allow Animal Exploitation? With Rabbi Akiva Gersh | Ep. 77 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2061703/ If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow
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April 29 · 58 min
The Repugnant Conclusion of Effective Animal Altruism | Science of Activism
For today's episode, we are talking about the limits of Effective Animal Altruism with Vera Flocke. She exposes those limits in a recent paper published in the Journal of Animal Ethics titled: The Repugnant Conclusion of Effective Animal Altruism. Vera Flocke has a PhD in philosophy from New York University and served for a few years as assistant professor at Indiana University. She is now the founder of Food System Stewards, which helps provide fundraising support to animal rights nonprofits. Read Vera's paper here: https://muse.jhu.edu/article/984711 Learn more about Food System Stewards: https://www.foodsystemstewards.org/ If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow Music by Alisia from Pixabay
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April 28 · 1 hr 18 min
When Left & Right Unite for Animals | Ep. 116
This was a fascinating conversation because we brought together two animal rights advocates from opposite ends of the political spectrum. David Michel was elected as a Democratic representative in the state of Connecticut, so he comes from the political left. Liam Gray, on the other hand, is a conservative, a veteran, and the founder of the animal protection think tank, the Wilberforce Institute. And then we had Sandro Jenni, a researcher at the University of Zurich’s Psychology Personality Lab, who—true to his Swiss heritage—remained impressively neutral, offering thoughtful insights and valuable data throughout the discussion. So every perspective was represented as we explored how to motivate animal advocates to engage politically at a time when so many feel disillusioned with the political class, why politicians aren’t working harder to earn the votes of the millions of vegetarians and vegans out there, and much more. David Michel is on Substack, so be sure to subscribe. (https://substack.com/@davidmichel1/posts) You can also find his writing as a contributor to the CT Examiner. (https://ctexaminer.com/author/david-michel/) Visit the Wilberforce Institute, Liam Gray’s organization, and check out their impressive work making the conservative case for animal rights. https://wilberforce.institute/ And be sure to read Sandro Jenni’s latest study on politics and veganism, titled Political Orientation and Attitudes About Agricultural Reforms Around Sustainability. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666833525002849?via%3Dihub) Navigating the Left and Right Divide | Science of Activism https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2555305/ And lastly, please subscribe to or follow the show, share this episode with the vegans in your life, and leave a five-star review. I truly appreciate your support. Thank you! If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow
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April 14 · 1 hr 6 min
Animal Liberation War Stories. With Paul, Gary & Jerry | Ep. 115
Sign Up to MapYourHealth Now: https://mapyourhealth.info/ This is a group conversation with three trailblazers of the animal liberation movement: Paul Watson, Gary Yourofsky and Jerry Vlasak. Together, we discussed what it means to break the law for the animals, something Animal Liberation Front Activists have been doing for decades. Call it direct action, disruptive activism, underground activism, civil disobedience, clandestine action - all for the purpose of liberating animals, destroying the tools of their exploitation and changing behaviors. We talked about their most epic activism adventures, what it feels like to be punished by the legal system for your commitment to the animal cause, the many countries that have banned our guests and much much more. Visit the Captain Paul Watson Foundation's website and support OPERATION KRILL WARS, a bold mission to safeguard the Antarctic ecosystem from the relentless industrial assault of fishing vessels. The Captain Paul Watson Foundation needs you, the whales need you. https://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/ Connect with Gary on social media. Since coming back from retirement, he has been very active fundraising for sanctuaries, spreading veganism with Anonymous for the Voiceless and supporting and inspiring fellow animal rights activists. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realgaryyourofsky/?hl=en And visit the Animal Liberation Press Office website and social media, where you will find the latest news on illegal direct action. Jerry and his colleagues do an admirable job at keeping the platform active. They also sell amazing merch on their virtual store. Go check it out. https://animalliberationpressoffice.org/NAALPO/ If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow
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April 7 · 1 hr 11 min
Investigating the Evil of Factory Farming. With Gail Eisnitz | Ep. 114
Gail is the winner of the Albert Schweitzer Medal for outstanding achievement in animal welfare. She is the chief investigator for the Humane Farming Association. Her work as an investigator helped shut down some of the worst, most cruel animal‑exploitation operations in the U.S. But that's nothing compared to the impact of her first book, Slaughterhouse, which not only inspired many people to become vegan, but also shifted the focus of our entire movement toward factory farming, put pressure on regulators and lawmakers to enforce animal welfare laws, and became a template and inspiration for new generations of animal‑rights investigators. Now Gail is back with a new book, Out of Sight. I highly recommend the book. Visit the episode notes to get it now. In addition to talking about her book, we discussed the mysterious force for good that has guided Gail throughout her life, but also the evil she has confronted; how her life was threatened in this line of work, her thoughts on the welfarism vs. abolitionism debate, more specifically the cage-free standard, and much more. Follow or subscribe to the show now. You don't want to miss next week's episode — a special group conversation with 3 other animal rights heroes: Captain Paul Watson, Gary Yourofsky, and Dr. Jerry Vlasak. Share this episode with the vegans you know. Gail deserves so much praise for all she has done and is still doing for the animals. We should know her name and story. Leave a five‑star review — it makes a difference. Thank you. Get the book now: https://www.gaileisnitz.com/outofsight Support the Humane Farming Association: https://hfa.org Follow Gail on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaileisnitz/ Follow Gail on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576167325070 Follow Gail on https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-eisnitz-20a9889b/ If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow Music by AtlasAudio from Pixabay
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March 31 · 1 hr 2 min
Addressing Misconduct in the Animal Rights Movement. With Dr. Crystal Heath | Ep. 113
The content provided is entertainment, commentary, and informational purposes only. It does not constitute any legal, medical, or professional advice, and all views expressed our opinions, while based in part on publicly available information. No representations are made as to completeness or accuracy. Any resemblance to actual persons or events is purely coincidental, unless explicitly stated. It is not intended to assert definitive claims about any individual or organizations and viewers should conduct their own independent verification. If you are experiencing distress, please take this episode as your cue to open about your pain. Don't wait. FIND A HELPLINE: https://findahelpline.com/ Join Dr. Heath in her fight. Visit Our Honor's website now: https://www.ourhonor.org/ Email Dr. Heath: cheath@ourhonor.org or info@ourhonor.org Need help? Learn about CANHAD: https://www.canhad.org/ Read the Farmed Animal Movement by Jeff Thomas: https://lanternpm.org/book/the-farm-animal-movement/ Read Oppressive Liberation by Lisa Kemmerer: https://www.lisakemmerer.com/publications/books/oppressive-liberation Veterinarians Are Not The Villains. With Dr. Heath, Dr. Zamzow & Dr. Gianni | Ep. 48 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1650328/ The Shocking Reason Why Veterinarians Eat Their Patients. With Dr. Heath | Ep. 12 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1141846/ If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow Music by Viacheslav Starostin from Pixabay
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March 25 · 27 min
How 5 Arab Nations View Industrial Animal Agriculture | Science of Activism
Animetrics is a women-led research and capacity-building organization, founded in 2023 by two economists from Türkiye, Gülbike Mirzaoğlu & Sueda Evirgen. They specialize in economics, impact evaluation, and research tailored to local contexts. They help animal advocates, especially in the Majority World (also called the ‘Global South') and Muslim communities, use evidence to strengthen their work. Most of the world’s farmed animals live in these regions, yet resources for advocacy are limited. Animetrics is here to change that. Visit Animetrics Now: https://www.animetrics.org/ Follow Animetrics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animetrics.research/ Follow Animetrics on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/animetrics-research/ Email Animetrics: hello@animetrics.org If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow Music by Alisia from Pixabay
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March 24 · 1 hr 8 min
All Your Favorite Vegan Podcasts. With Victoria, Jane, Glen, Hope & Anitha | Ep. 112
Victoria Moran (Main Street Vegan Podcast): Everybody knows that the future is vegan, but it can also be a grand adventure right now. On her show, bestselling author and vegan OG Victoria Moran invites you into conversations with the best and brightest in this space. https://mainstreetvegan.com/category/podcast/ Jane Velez‑Mitchell (Truth Files): Jane Velez‑Mitchell is the founder and content editor of UNCHAINEDTV, a free global streaming network focused on the plant‑based lifestyle. UNCHAINEDTV offers documentaries, cooking shows, talk shows, and more — all aimed at benefiting animals, people, and the planet. You can also access her content on the Truth Files podcast. https://watch.unchainedtv.com/unchainedtv-video-podcast?html=1&page=3&sort=release_date Hope Bohanec (Hope for the Animals): On this podcast, longtime animal advocate and author Hope Bohanec covers farmed‑animal issues — the ethical, environmental, spiritual, heartbreaking, and heartwarming sides of living vegan. https://hopefortheanimalspodcast.org/ Glen Merzer (Glen Merzer Show): Glen Merzer, author of books advocating the plant‑exclusive diet, hosts freewheeling discussions on nutrition, health, diet, medicine, and whatever else comes up. https://www.realmeneatplants.com/the-glen-merzer-show Anitha Robinson (Kindness is Everything): This podcast features stories of people of all ages sharing their amazing acts of kindness. Each episode is truly inspiring. Always remember, there is no act of kindness that is too small — for the person or animal receiving it, it means everything! https://anitharobinson.com/kindness-is-everything-podcasts/ If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay
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March 18 · 5 min
The Leaky Bucket Trap | Science of Activism
Ella Wong is an experienced project manager in user research and stakeholder engagement. She has led stakeholder and market research projects related to the alt protein industry in China, as well as the animal advocacy movement in Asia. She is also in charge of the distribution of research insights and general operations for Good Growth. Connect with the Good Growth: https://www.goodgrowth.io/ Email: hello@igoodgrowth.io Connect with Ella on LinkedIn: https://th.linkedin.com/in/ellaykwong If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow Music by Alisia from Pixabay
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March 17 · 1 hr 46 min
Why Vegans Are Smarter. With Chris Bryant | Ep. 111
Today, we’re asking a fun—and maybe slightly provocative—question: are vegans smarter than most people? You’ve probably seen those articles listing brilliant minds who were vegetarian for ethical reasons—people like Einstein, Tolstoy, Mary Shelley, or Leonardo da Vinci. And if you’ve been with us for a while, you might remember episode 37, where we talked about one of those great minds: the literary genius Al‑Ma’arri, often considered the first vegan in recorded history. So today we’re wondering: did their intellect lead them to the ethical principles we hold? And beyond these outliers, do we see the same pattern in the general population? To explore this, I’m joined by Chris Bryant. Chris is a social scientist and an expert on meat reduction and alternative proteins. He leads Bryant Research, and he’s also a prolific creator on YouTube. I actually joined him during one of his livestreams to record this episode—it was my first time doing a livestream, so that was an adventure in itself. You can find links to connect with Chris in the episode notes. In our conversation, we talk about the relationship between intelligence and veganism, but we also get into psychopaths, the dangers of animal activism, cannibalism, his experiences debating the “meat heads” of the internet, and a whole lot more. Connect with Chris: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisbryantphd Learn more about Bryant Research: https://bryantresearch.co.uk/ Al-Ma‘arri: The World's First Vegan. With Dr. Kevin Blankinship | Ep. 37 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1427038/ Donate to Dharma Voices for Animals: https://www.dharmavoicesforanimals.org/donate Sign Up to MapYourHealth: https://mapyourhealth.info/ If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow Music by Yurii Semchyshyn from Pixabay
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March 10 · 59 min
What If the World’s Religions Stood Up for Animals? With Joyce D'Silva | Ep. 110
Have you ever considered what it would mean if global religions echoed and supported our fight for animals? To explore this question, I have the honor of welcoming a true hero of the movement: Joyce D'Silva. Joyce has been vegan for 52 years—longer than I’ve been alive—and her contributions to animals are extraordinary. She wrote one of the first-ever vegan cookbooks, lead the adoption of major animal welfare legislation in the UK and Europe, and continues her work, to this day as Ambassador Emeritus for Compassion in World Farming and Patron of the Animal Interfaith Alliance. She is also the author of Animal Welfare in World Religion: Teaching and Practice. I highly recommend getting multiple copies —one for yourself and your enjoyment, and others to share with the religious leaders of your town. Beyond religion, Joyce and I discuss the nature of evil, the idea of publicly naming wealthy factory farm and slaughterhouse owners, the most surreal moment of her life, and much more. Get the book Animal Welfare in World Religion: Teaching and Practice now https://www.routledge.com/Animal-Welfare-in-World-Religion-Teaching-and-Practice/DSilva/p/book/9781032273990 Learn more about Compassion in World Farming: https://www.ciwf.com/ Learn more about the Animal Interfaith Alliance: https://animal-interfaith-alliance.com/ Read Animals and Islam: https://lanternpm.org/book/animals-in-islam/ Read Gandhi autobiography: https://www.mkgandhi.org/ebks/An-Autobiography.pdf If you have any comment or question regarding the show, send a message to theveganreportpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow Music by FreeMusicForVideo from Pixabay
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