The Truth Files with Jane Velez-Mitchell

When killing wildlife is called "conservation," who speaks for the animals? Jane Velez-Mitchell brings together three animal and environmental advocates to examine the battle over America's wildlife—from Catalina Island's mule deer to barred owls and wild horses. The panel challenges lethal wildlife management, discusses concerns about Colorado's proposed hunting and fishing amendment, and explore...

The beagles are out. For 47 animal rescuers, the legal battle is just beginning. UnchainedTV takes you inside the first court appearances in Madison, Wisconsin, for activists facing felony burglary charges connected to an open rescue at Ridglan Farms, a facility that bred beagles for animal experimentation. Jane Velez-Mitchell follows the proceedings with commentary from former law enforcement inv...

What happens after the March to End Animal Tests reaches Marshall BioResources? In this episode of What's Next?, Jane Velez-Mitchell speaks with Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy, about the next steps in the fight to end animal testing. The conversation examines the impact of the 207-mile march, the effort to shut down the supply chain that send...

In this powerful episode of CLIMAX, UNCHAINEDTV covers the final day of the March to End Animal Tests as activists arrive at Marshall BioResources, the nation's largest beagle breeding facility, as described during the broadcast. With more than 1,000 people gathered, this historic demonstration calls for an end to animal testing and demands freedom for the dogs and other animals held inside. You'l...

Day Four of the historic 207-mile March to End Animal Testing is underway across New York State. Marchers departed Fultonville at approximately 8:30 this morning and are expected to arrive at Haslett Park in Fort Plain around 4:30 p.m., completing another demanding leg of their 14-day journey to the gates of Marshall BioResources. With every mile, activists, scientists, and compassionate citizens...

As the morning sun rises over Fultonville, the relentless energy of the historic 207-mile March to Abolish Animal Testing continues to reverberate across New York State. Today, determined activists, scientists, and compassionate citizens complete another grueling leg of this 14-day trek, pressing forward with a singular, unwavering mission: to march directly to the gates of Marshall Bioresources....

Day Two of the historic March to Abolish Animal Testing in New York State is underway. It all kicked off in Albany on September 12th, 2026 with fiery speeches demanding an end to animal experimentation in an era of AI, quantum science, and organs-on-a-chip. After resting overnight in Schenectady, the resilient group of activists is tackling another grueling 15-mile trek toward the Amsterdam, New Y...

BE PART OF HISTORY! Welcome to UnchainedTV's live coverage of the historic March to End Animal Testing, broadcasting directly New York. This is a moment in animal rights history! Our team brings you to the front lines as hundreds unite for a 14-day, 207-mile trek from New York State's capitol to the country's largest beagle-breeding facility, Marshall BioResources in North Rose, New York. American...

Where does the battle to defeat the treacherous and cruel Save Out Bacon Act stand now? Find out from the man leading the charge against this malevolent proposed legislation. Matt Dominguez, the U.S. Director for Compassion in World Farming, brings us up to date. While thousands of calls have already been made to legislators by animal loving Americans, the battle is far from over. Powerful forces,...

Happening LIVE Saturday, August 29th, at 10:00 AM Pacific / 1:00 PM Eastern on the Action Hour Podcast. 🔴 Watch on UnchainedTV:https://watch.unchainedtv.com/action-hour Mexican gray wolves were brought back from near extinction. But now, some ranching, hunting and land-use interests argue that their numbers must be controlled. Are these endangered wolves truly recovering—or are efforts underway t...

Vegan Camp Out brings thousands of plant-based people together for an extraordinary celebration of vegan food, activism, music and community. In this episode, UnchainedTV's Jane Velez-Mitchell reports from England as approximately 10,000 plant-based attendees converge for one enormous vegan gathering. From incredible food to education, entertainment and advocacy, Vegan Camp Out shows what happens...

Goat rescue trial developments take a dramatic turn as four Direct Action Everywhere animal rights activists get a major break in a controversial California case. The activists faced felony charges after rescuing two sick baby goats, Phoebe and Celia, from Vera Goat Dairy in Northern California. Now, those felony charges have been reduced to misdemeanors, eliminating the possibility that the four...

Animal testing is facing a historic challenge as activists demand an end to experiments on dogs and other animals while new scientific alternatives gain momentum. In this episode of Action Hour, protesters in Thousand Oaks call on Amgen to cut ties with Marshall BioResources, described in the program as a major supplier of animals for research. At the same time, federal agencies are advancing New...

Protect our oceans before one of their most important species disappears. What happens if whales disappear from our oceans—and why should every person on the planet care? In this powerful conversation, Captain Paul Watson joins Jane Velez-Mitchell to expose the ongoing fight against whaling in Iceland and explain why protecting whales is essential to the health of our oceans and our future. "If ph...

A new Mercy For Animals investigation raises serious questions about conditions at a farm supplying chickens to Costco and explores whether consumer expectations for organic animal welfare are being met. This episode of Truth Files with Jane Velez Mitchell examines the undercover investigation, the responses from the companies involved, and what advocates say needs to change. "A new investigation...

America's wild horses are facing one of their most critical moments in years. From the proposed roundup of the Montgomery Pass herd in California's Eastern Sierra to nationwide policy changes that could affect wild horse management across the West, important decisions are being made now. Wildlife ecologist Craig C. Downer and Karen Sussman of the International Society for the Protection of Mustang...

🎯 Episode Highlights 🐒 Why PETA says endangered long-tailed macaques are still ending up in research laboratories. 🌍 How the global wildlife trafficking pipeline fuels the laboratory monkey trade. ⚖️ The legal battle to secure stronger protections for endangered primates. 🔬 A discussion of the ethics of animal experimentation and emerging non-animal research alternatives. 📉 Why conservation e...

LA's Summer Vegan Bonfire! Live from the Beaches of California… The Summer Vegan Bonfire! Welcome to UnchainedTV, broadcasting live from the Summer Vegan Beach Bonfire at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey, California! This was a super-fun gathering of an incredible coalition of animal rights groups, including The Humane League, Mercy for Animals, Plant Based Treaty, New Roots, SoCalVegFest,...

Torre Washington is the first vegan bodybuilder to earn the Mr. Olympia stage.  Now, Torre Washington speaks to UnchainedTV LIVE as he embarks on one of the world's most intense physical challenges.  The vegan bodybuilder qualified for the 2026 Mr. Olympia, bodybuilding's most prestigious competition, after winning the Ben Weider Natural Pro-Am. Competing without animal products or performance-enh...

🎙️ Podcast Highlights • 🌱 Can an entire city become vegan—and what would that mean for humanity? • 🍎 Is healthy, plant-based food a basic human right rather than a privilege? • 🌍 Dr. Sailesh Rao and the Climate Healers movement reveal a bold vision for transforming communities through compassion and food justice. • 🤝 Discover how the Together Around Food initiative in Port Townsend, Washington...

SHARE OUT IF YOU LOVE HORSES! Yet another horse has died in New York City's carriage trade. Deniz, a 16-year-old male who worked the city streets for a decade, collapsed and died in Central Park on June 9th near famous Strawberry Fields. His final breaths were caught on tape, a video that has gone viral, sparking grief and outrage. This latest tragedy has also reignited calls for New York City to...

🎙️ Podcast Highlights • Why activists are demanding an end to dog experimentation • The role beagles play in laboratory testing and why they are commonly used • Voices from the front lines of a New York City animal rights rally • The growing movement for cruelty-free scientific research • How you can help advocate for animals used in experiments Why Are Dogs Still Being Used in Experiments? Animal...

🎙️ PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Why did a vegan controversy become a major political talking point in Texas? The backlash surrounding James Talarico and accusations of veganism How animal rights, climate concerns, and politics collided The growing public response from vegan advocates and supporters What this controversy reveals about food culture, identity, and political messaging The larger conversation ab...

🎧 Podcast Highlights: Truck carrying pigs crashes en route to slaughter Emotional scenes from the accident aftermath The hidden reality of pig transport exposed Why activists say factory farming must change A heartbreaking look inside animal agriculture Truck Carrying Pigs Crashes on Way to Slaughterhouse in a shocking incident that is sparking outrage among animal advocates and renewed scrutiny...

🎧 Podcast Highlights: Why activists are urgently calling U.S. Senators The battle over the SAVE OUR BACON Act How Proposition 12 protects farm animals The pork industry controversy explained What YOU can do right now to help animals This Senate Bill Could Undo Historic Animal Rights protections as activists across the country rally to defend Proposition 12 and humane farming standards. In this ur...