Vegan Week

It's just a matter of weeks away! Veganuary has had a huge impact on the numbers of people becoming vegan, trying plant-based food, or simply being aware of veganism. But how can we help 'nudge' people towards trying it? In this episode Rich & Anthony talk about some of their successes...and things to avoid! http://veganuary.com/about/about-us/ As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics...

The latest social media trend this week has been pouring away your milk. Why? It's a result of Dairy giant Arla's use of the controversial Bovear compound, which is said to reduce methane emissions in cattle by 30-45%. Is this a problem, regarding the green-washing oversight of animal rights issues (as well as ignoring the other 55-70% of emissions), or could this be part of a longer-term victory...

In this episode, Julie, Dominic, Mark & Anthony read & discuss correspondence that has been sent into us through enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. Here's what we chew over? * Should vegans critique one another's activism? * Should you say 'no' when asked to use a clubcard to reduce the price of someone else's meaty shopping? * How can deaf listeners enjoy Enough of the Falafel? * What win-win...

It's been the evocative centre of selling animal flesh in the UK capital for around 850 years, but this week it was announced that come 2028, Smithfield Meat Market will close for good. But with individual businesses being compensated, and indeed supported to make things work in new locations, will this improve outcomes for animals? Richard & Anthony disucss this, as well as a handful of other...

On our Vegan Week show over the last 12 months or so, we've reported several times about councils pledging to 'go plant-based' for their internal meetings and events. It's huge news that really packs a punch with its headline, nut what's behind this trend? In this episode Ant speaks to Julie, who is now actively involved with the Plant Based Councils campaign, and learns more about the campaign an...

This week the co-founder of Veganuary and VFC, Matthew Glover very publicly threw his hat into the ring to become the new CEO at the RSPCA. Mark, Julie, Dominic & Anthony ponder whether Glover really wants the job, as well as discussing a dozen other stories from the vegan & animal rights space from the last week or so. **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who lo...

Last week the eagerly awaited film Christspiracy was put on general release via its own 'pay-it-forward' viewing platform, meaning we could watch it, without needing to catch a specific indie cinema screening. In this episode Dominic, Kate & Ant give their perspectives on the film, the latest in Kip Andersen's suite of 'vegan documantaries' View the film here: https://christspiracy.com/ For th...

Following the final meeting of the people behind the US dietary guidelines, could we be on the verge of plant-based proteins taking centre-stage in the advice that is given out from the US government over the next 5 years? Kate, Dominic & Anthony decide whether to get excited about this, as well as discussing half a dozen other stories from the vegan & animal rights space from the last wee...

This week saw the release of a new short film from Surge Activism and Smash: Matilda and the Brave Escape. Narrated by Bella Ramsey, it's already chalked up tens of thousands of views. In this episode Paul, Mark & Ant give their perspectives on the film, including how & where it could be used. View the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRyKX5WPTfY Visit Surge's website here: https...

A major UK Education provider has created a resources programme where veganism will be included as part of the 'religion and worldviews' section. But is this the same as veganism being taught? Or even discussed across all UK schools. Mark, Paul & Anthony discuss this, and a dozen other stories from the vegan & animal rights space from the last week or so. **************** Enough of the Fal...

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

If there was ever a call to action to respond to, surely it's this! Northern Ireland are considering banning hunting...and in their consultation they'll accept comments from anyone, from anywhere in the world! Need we say any more?!  Carlos, Julie, Dominic & Anthony discuss this, and a dozen other stories from the vegan & animal rights space from the last week or so. ****************...

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

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

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

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

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

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

If animals are in a state of emergency, should we be at all concerned by who advocates for them? Shouldn't it be the case that any voices will do? In this episode, Julie, Dominic & Anthony discuss whether there is a right, or indeed, wrong kind of person to speak up on behalf of animals. As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts, questions & observations; drop us an email at enoughofthefal...

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

Are you a vegan ingredients list ninja? Or do you just shut your eyes & hope for the best? In this episode, Paul, Mark & Anthony talk about their approach to vegan labelling, the legalities (or lack of them) and dish out some top tips for navigating the world of vegan labelling...or sometimes lack of it! As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts, questions & observations; drop us an em...

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

In this episode we hear more of Julie's tales of looking after sheep, in a world that sees her wooly friends as a commodity. Since Episode 50's first dose, we learn about new additions to the sheep family & some of the challenges that summer brings. Plus plenty of poo chat & urethra info. It's all here! Another wonderful heart-warming episode that is guaranteed to touch your heart & te...

In our one-hundredth episode Kate, Julie & Ant discuss nine stories from the week's vegan & animal rights news, including vegans spoiling the fun at council meetings in Nottingham, seaside resorts overrun by cats in Puerto Rico and proposed theme parks in Scotland.  **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world...

Harmless fun? What damage could a little flutter do? Aren't there restrictions on how whips are used? There's all sorts of rhetoric put out there to help us think that horses are absolutely delighted to gallop around racecourses with humans on their backs...but what are we not being told by those with a vested interest in prolonging this 'sport'? Paul & Anthony discuss this most problematic of...