The Vegan Report

The first vegan who walked the earth was Abu l-'Ala' Al-Ma"arri أبو العلاء المعري In today's episode, I invite you to discover the extraordinary life of this genius who was thinking of animal ethics long before we were born. A Legend who I want to commemorate and from whom I want to draw insight and inspiration in our current fight for animal rights. To discuss this topic, I have with me Dr Kevin...

The Art of Compassion Project is an international art collective supported by over a hundred artists from 28 countries that aims to support the compassionate lifestyle of veganism by donating 100% of proceeds from various art projects to non-profit vegan organizations. Through this effort, it also aims to build a strong international community of vegan artists who share the same vision—to use thei...

Today is a very special episode, because we are welcoming one of the "15 most influential vegan athletes" according to VegNews. Our guest, Robert Cheeke, is an American bodybuilder and vegan activist, whose most recent book THE IMPACTFUL VEGAN caught my attention. It is a dose of clarity on everything related to vegan and animal advocacy. Pre-order "The Impactful Vegan" Now: https://www.penguinran...

Overcoming depression or an addiction, overcoming PTSD, stimulating creativity, and more to the point of this podcast, gaining a sense of connection with nature, a higher level of empathy towards others (including animals) and even a willingness to become vegan are all transformations that can be triggered by a psychedelic experience. Then, maybe psychedelics are the powerful ally that the vegan m...

Martin is vegan, just like you and me. One day, he thought "I want to do more for the animals" And so he picked up his guitar and started making clever, witty, funny and enjoyable songs about veganism and the animal rights cause under the stage name of "Vystopia". He streams his music online, and all the profits he gets from them go to animal rights organizations, sanctuaries and shelters. Join Vy...

Animal rights organizations tend to be hyperactive on social media and this is nothing to say of the army of vegan influencers out there. Yet, is it the right way to go? Can't we be just a little bit critical of this proximity with social media, and self-reflect on what it means for veganism on the long-term? To discuss this topic, I have with me someone who is not afraid of playing with daring id...

Donate to Vietnam Animal Aid & Rescue now ➡️ https://www.vnanimalaid.org/donate/ Vietnam Animal Aid & Rescue is an organization in the front line of fighting for animal rights. The dog and cat meat trade, bad veterinary care, and a growing consumption of animal products are some of the issues this vegan sanctuary is working on resolving. Join Rayane and Catherine, Founder and Director of V...

In French, work or job translates to travail and travail stems from the word tripalium, which was a medieval torture instrument consisting of three sticks to which you were tied in order to receive a beating. Needless to say for many cultures, working meant suffering. But nowadays, things are different. There is a variety of jobs out there with different levels of pleasantness. Still, it is rare t...

There are maybe hundreds if not thousands of vegan outreach initiatives out there. But among them, there are relatively very few seeking to open dialogue with religious leaders. Yet, strategically, I believe it is more valuable to share the vegan message of compassion with religious leaders than school children, college kids or random people in the streets, since those religious leaders will influ...

Back in 2003, the highest grossing movie was Finding Nemo, and that year Finding Nemo was competing with Pirates of the Caribbean, The Matrix Reloaded and the third Lord of the Rings movie. And it is understandable: the Pixar animation work is genius. The characters are funny and touching at times. The storyline is thoughtful and speaks to a wide audience. But what really compels me about the stor...

About 7 years ago, one of my all time favorite ASMR artists, WhispersRed, also known as Emma, posted a video called "ASMR Dog Spa and Massage". And then 4 years ago, a video called "ASMR Veterinary Checkup". And in both of these videos, she's caring for a dog in a fantasy place called Whispaws. So imagine my confusion and surprise when in 2021 she announced that Whispaws was now a real place, a sa...

Queen Elizabeth II reigned over the United Kingdoms and the Commonwealth for 70 years, making her the second longest reigning monarch in history. She is remembered for her sense of duty and her devotion to a life of service, which made her a beloved and respected figure worldwide. However her legacy is not all good as she is also remembered as being a passionate supporter of horse racing, thus con...

Terrorism, violent, criminal, extremist, radical, illegal. Those are the kinds of words attached to the Animal Liberation Front, a global anarchist movement fighting for animal liberation. If you listen to media outlets or governmental institutions like the FBI, the message is clear: Animal Liberation Front activists are scary, keep your distance from that dangerous crowd! In order to counteract t...

To begin 2024 on a good note, I wanted to share a short conversation I had on the topic of Micro Sanctuaries. Have you ever heard of the concept of a micro sanctuary? It's a relatively recent trend. Basically the idea behind it is that you don't need lots of resources or space to provide sanctuary to animals who would have otherwise been mercilessly used as commodities. It's a powerful concept and...

This is how PETA denounces the horrendous exploitation of minks for making fur coats and accessories like lashes. "In Australia and other countries, mink lashes have become popular. Their mink fur, that's been shaved off a mink's body, that are then glued in strains to a human's eyelashes for a fuller and thicker look. Mink lashes are often sold as 100% cruelty-free or safely collected from a free...

About ten years ago, Tamar and her mother (appearing in the cover picture) opened a small vegan Mediterranean restaurant in the North Shore of Montreal. That was the beginning of an entrepreneurial adventure involving launching a "vegan Amazon", and an entire line of ready to eat products. Join Ryan and Tamar in discussing the ups and downs of her entrepreneurial journey. Market 57 ➡️ https://www....

Plant-based cheese is usually rich in sodium and trans fats, but poor in proteins or...flavor! Fortunately, the vegan startup Aviva has launched three styles of cheese (Cheddar, Gouda, and Feta) that are not only nutritious, but taste heavenly! Join Ryan, and Betty, founder of Aviva, in discussing the problem of finding plant-based cheese that tastes good, allergies, proteins, the cultural hardshi...

Salmon, Shrimps and canned tuna are the most consumed seafood around the world. In terms of vegan alternatives, there is a variety of mock meat options in the case of beef, pigs or chickens. But seafood seems to be the exception. Good vegan seafood products are kind of rare to find. But that trend is changing for the better. BY2048, a Montreal based startup offering plant-based smoked salmon, is p...

This week marks the official beginning of the Holiday season. And as a vegan, what better way to inaugurate those celebrations than by attending The Vegan Christmas Market, an event held every year in Montreal and Toronto. Join An, founder and organizer of The Vegan Christmas Market, and Ryan in discussing the making of this joyous event. Visit The Vegan Christmas Market! Follow the link for more...

If you are listening to this podcast, chances are, you have watched undercover footage of how farm animals are treated. Those pictures and videos are violent, choking, and can even be traumatizing. But what is certain is that those images never leave you indifferent. They force you, for a moment, to face an evil which has been actively hidden from your sight. Well, have you ever wondered how that...

Anonymous for the Voiceless (AV) is an animal rights group specializing in edifying the public on the streets with Cubes of Truth and fostering highly effective activism groups worldwide. Join Gaelen and Ryan in discussing the experience of volunteering for this organization. Join Anonymous for the Voiceless now ➡️ https://www.anonymousforthevoiceless.org/join Instagram ➡️ @veganreportpodcast ( ht...

Liz White, leader of the Animal Protection Party of Canada, believes that the key to advancing animal rights is to gain political capital. Join her and Ryan in discussing what it takes to become a candidate for an Animal Rights Party. Animal Protection Party of Canada's website: https://www.animalprotectionparty.ca/join-us/ Join the Animal Rights Party of Your Country! : https://nsw.animaljusticep...

Too many important animal rights stories fly way bellow mainstream media's radar. Thankfully, giving a voice to the voiceless is the priority of a few brilliant reporters such as Marina Bolotnikova. Join Ryan and Marina in discussing the behind the scenes of her important journalism work. Marina's website: https://www.marinabolotnikova.com/ The bitter civil war dividing American veterinarians: htt...

For Slaughterhouse Workers, Physical Injuries Are Only the Beginning ➡️ https:// onlabor.org/for-slaughterhouse-workers-physical-injuries-are-only-the-beginning/ ⬇️ Here's a list of academics and a publication related to the topic we talked about. *Dr. Amy Fitzgerald, A Social History of the Slaughterhouse:From Inception to Contemporary Implications **Dr. Timothy Pachirat,Every 12 Seconds: Industr...

Astrid is a French citizen and ethical vegan. As someone who has battled bulimia and as a vegan, she has the noble aspiration of becoming a board certified dietician to help people who are struggling with their eating habits. However, she recently encountered discrimination in the context of her studies, threatening the accomplishment of her dream. But she is fighting back in a lawsuit that could...