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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Sep 29, 2026 · 1:05:41
When the renowned conservationist Lawrence Anthony—known as the "Elephant Whisperer"—passed away in March 2012, a herd of elephants he had rescued and rehabilitated at the Thula…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:12:36
CALL NOW: U.S. Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121 Tell Your Senator: Oppose the Save Our Bacon Act — vote against it if it comes up, push to not include it in the Farm Bill. Once…
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:21:48
What if I told you that the best way to fight for animals was for animal advocates to open and run a factory farm? You heard me right. It sounds absolutely ridiculous, yet this…
Sep 2, 2026 · 57:08
In this episode, we examine a new survey commissioned by the UK nonprofit Project Phoenix, revealing that the majority of Britons think the country should eat less meat, that…
Sep 1, 2026 · 1:16:43
In this episode, you will hear the unfiltered truth about the Ridglan Farms protests. By now, you have surely heard about this so-called Beagle rescue. It has attracted immense…
Aug 25, 2026 · 55:57
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…
Aug 18, 2026 · 1:21:35
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:…
Aug 5, 2026 · 6:44
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…
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:20:55
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,…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:20:37
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…
Jun 16, 2026 · 1:11:04
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…
Jun 3, 2026 · 16:31
"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…
Jun 2, 2026 · 1:02:50
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…
May 12, 2026 · 1:12:26
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…
May 5, 2026 · 21:03
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…
Apr 29, 2026 · 58:05
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…
Apr 28, 2026 · 1:18:05
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…
Apr 14, 2026 · 1:06:43
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…
Apr 7, 2026 · 1:11:24
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…
Mar 31, 2026 · 1:02:30
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…
Mar 25, 2026 · 27:06
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…
Mar 24, 2026 · 1:08:29
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…
Mar 18, 2026 · 5:40
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…
Mar 17, 2026 · 1:46:04
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…
Mar 10, 2026 · 59:23
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…
Mar 3, 2026 · 17:05
Sign Up to MapYourHealth now: https://mapyourhealth.info/ A pipe collapse outside Washington, D.C., has spilled nearly 300 million tons of sewage into the Potomac River. In its…
Feb 24, 2026 · 1:14:03
Do you think ending factory farming is possible? If yes, what form of activism do you believe will stop factory farming for good? Institutional change? Street protests? Legal…
Feb 18, 2026 · 38:12
Sandro Jenni is a researcher at the University of Zurich's Psychology Personality Lab. He is studying the political psychology of sustainable plant -based food system change. My…
Feb 17, 2026 · 1:05:29
Prevent Bhutan from establishing its first slaughterhouse : https://www.change.org/p/prevent-bhutan-from-establishing-its-first-slaughterhouse For today's episode, we explore the…
Feb 10, 2026 · 1:10:13
Today, we travel to Denmark to explore the amazing work of the Vegetarian Society of Denmark. I welcomed their Secretary-General, Rune-Christoffer Dragsdahl, to discuss why the…
Feb 3, 2026 · 1:02:24
Today, we travel to Europe where there is a fierce political fight taking place for the animals. And to address this topic, I have with me José Luis Murillo, the General Director…
Jan 27, 2026 · 1:01:06
Have you ever watched a nature documentary in which a wild animal was filmed struggling for survival? Maybe running from a predator, desperately foraging for food or braving bad…
Jan 21, 2026 · 1:55:04
For today, a group conversation with two research scientists from Stanford University's Humane and Sustainable Food Lab: Seth Ariel-Greene and Jacob Peacock We discussed some of…
Jan 20, 2026 · 1:04:50
Today, we’re diving into how Artificial Intelligence is becoming a real game‑changer for vegans, for animal rights activists, and for animals themselves. To explore this topic,…
Jan 13, 2026 · 1:09:01
Today, we discuss the topic of witchcraft with Dr. Corey Lee Wrenn, the author of the book the Vegan Witchcraft. Dr. Wrenn is an American sociologist specializing in animals and…
Jan 7, 2026 · 14:01
"Grocery stores are a crucial arena in the movement to change our food habits — in the US, a whopping three-fourths of calories are bought from supermarkets — so we need to think…
Jan 6, 2026 · 1:05:24
Captain Paul Watson is a marine wildlife conservation and environmental activist. Watson was one of the founding members and directors of Greenpeace. In 1977, he left Greenpeace…
Dec 16, 2025 · 56:27
We travel to Lebanon to meet an amazing animal rights activist who is harnessing the power of social media to spread the vegan message across the Arab world. Her name is Maya…
Dec 10, 2025 · 20:48
Rakefet Cohen Ben-Are, research manager at the China Vegan Society, delves into three key tactics of effective advocacy: the concept of vegan default, the identifiable victim…
Dec 9, 2025 · 1:01:03
Today, we lift the veil on a world of lies, confusion, spying, corruption and hypocrisy. We expose the Meat Dairy and Egg social media war strategy unleashed against vegans. A…
Dec 2, 2025 · 54:46
Which is the most effective animal charity out there? The one that has moved the animal rights movement forward the most. Well, for the last 12 consecutive years, there is one…
Nov 26, 2025 · 26:46
These charities work in ways that are most likely to produce the greatest gains for animals, actively evaluate and improve their programs, and have a demonstrated need for more…
Nov 25, 2025 · 58:16
What is your idea of the perfect vegan date? Well, I have a suggestion for you. On the weekend of December 6 & 7 the Vegan Christmas Market of Montreal will be in full bloom. It…
Nov 19, 2025 · 2:18:13
Elin Pöllänen is the co-author of the only study exploring the link between the use of psychedelics and how we treat animals. The study is titled "Classic Psychedelics and…
Nov 18, 2025 · 14:09
The Party Scientist is an entrepreneur, an event planner who has organized (might still be operating) many hiking raves. I discovered him on Instagram, where he regularly…
Nov 12, 2025 · 18:59
Corey Lee Wrenn, PhD is an American sociologist specializing in animals and society, the animal rights movement, ecofeminism, and vegan studies. Visit Dr. Coree Lee Wrenn's…
Nov 11, 2025 · 1:27:23
Dr. Vasile T. Stănescu is Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Mercer University. His research examines the intersections of climate change, capitalism, and animal…
Nov 5, 2025 · 21:02
Animetrics is a women-led research and capacity-building organization, founded in 2023 by two economists from Türkiye with PhDs. We specialize in economics, impact evaluation,…
Nov 4, 2025 · 1:12:36
According to a 2017 survey, 73% of vegans self-identify as atheists or agnostics. That’s why I know this might not be the most popular opinion, but I deeply believe that leading…
Oct 29, 2025 · 30:44
Seth Ariel Green is a research scientist at the Humane and Sustainable Food Lab. Humane and Sustainable Food Lab: https://www.foodlabstanford.com/ The first paper I'm talking…
Oct 28, 2025 · 2:07:56
Today, we compare two different approaches to advancing the environmental cause from two vegan giants: Jane Goodall and David Attenborough. CORRECTION: David Attenborough is not…
Oct 22, 2025 · 19:50
I have a Big Announcement to make! In addition to the usual Tuesday episodes, I invite you to tune in every Wednesday for a special episode about the science of activism. Every…
Oct 21, 2025 · 1:01:05
Throughout her life and remarkable career, Jane inspired generations of scientists, brought hope to countless people from all walks of life, and urged us all to remember that…
Oct 14, 2025 · 1:01:09
Did you know that most of the plant-based food you are eating is grown using animal products as fertilizers? Manure, blood meal, bone meal, feather meal, and fish emulsion, All…
Oct 7, 2025 · 1:11:32
I want to discuss the tens of millions of hens that are kept in the backyards of your neighbors. There are currently more than 85 million hens in the US, at least 1,2 million in…
Sep 30, 2025 · 1:13:56
Today, we respond to an episode from the Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, posted on April 17 and titled "The Best Argument Against Veganism". For that episode, Dr. Peterson interviews…
Sep 23, 2025 · 58:35
Billy Nicholles is a researcher specialising in the pet food protein transition. He is based at Bryant Research, a UK research consultancy specialising in the protein transition,…
Sep 16, 2025 · 35:39
"Does eating eggs from your backyard chickens vegan?" This question just accepts the premise that owning backyard chickens in the first place is acceptable. Maybe if you own lots…
Sep 9, 2025 · 54:22
Today, the story of someone who had the wisdom to let go for the better. Her name is Catherine and she is the founder of SAFE sanctuary, which was the first and only farm animal…
Aug 26, 2025 · 1:08:56
Today, we are promoting neurodiversity. Maybe it's the first time you are hearing about neurodiversity. It is the concept that there is no one "right" way of thinking, learning,…
Aug 19, 2025 · 1:06:17
Today, an exclusive window into a high stakes world, at the heart of the animal rights movement. Hear from the fundraisers driving the dollars that fuel the fight for animals.…
Aug 12, 2025 · 1:06:18
Today, we’re celebrating a powerful victory by Madeline Krasno, founder of Justify , against her alma mater—the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The university censored her…
Aug 5, 2025 · 1:28:01
32 years have passed since the release of the first Jurassic Park movie, now a cinema classic. For today's episode, we are revisiting the original franchise through an animal…
Jul 29, 2025 · 55:26
Today, we denounce the complicity of the media in animal exploitation. How they have accepted so much money to carry water for this cruel industry, promoting meat, dairy and egg…
Jul 22, 2025 · 56:11
Today I challenge you to dream of a world where 2 billion Muslims, inspired by their faith, decide to become vegan and embrace the animal cause. At the forefront of making this…
Jul 15, 2025 · 53:02
Before you attend your next pro-animal protest, listen to today's episode on why you could be doing more harm than good and how to make sure your protest has the impact you want…
Jul 8, 2025 · 1:28:52
In this episode, we address one of the hottest topic in the vegan community: romantic relationships. We answer all the important questions. Dating questions such as: should I…
Jul 1, 2025 · 1:12:01
He is back! The legendary Gary Yourofsky is back from retirement after 11 years of silence, to sound the alarm on the dire lack of funding to animal sanctuaries - more…
Jun 24, 2025 · 2:03:24
As you might know, this movement is a big fan of debating non-vegans. However, debates around major deciding strategy questions on how to progress forward as a movement are much…
Jun 24, 2025 · 1:21:05
Today, I am happy to talk with John Sanbonmatsu, the author of the new book "The Omnivore's Decepetion", which is a fascinating guide into who are the intellectual handmaiden of…
Jun 17, 2025 · 1:09:38
In light of recent news that the Trump administration is scaling back animal experimentation across various levels of government, such as the National Institute of Health, the…
Jun 10, 2025 · 1:10:21
In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves - these words spoken by Carl Sagan and were inspired by "The…
Jun 3, 2025 · 1:06:56
If you are a dog lover, this episode is for you. because today, we are talking about Brambles, a very special border collie who lived 175 years - that is in dog years - making…
May 27, 2025 · 1:12:45
This episode is a reminder of why we want others to become vegan. Not just because we care about animals, but also because being vegan is amazing, and we want to share this…
May 6, 2025 · 1:16:31
This is an intervention. Vegan burnouts are real and I see it all around me, constantly. Stress and anxiety from the carnists around you: boyfriend, girlfriend, in-laws, mom and…
Apr 29, 2025 · 1:23:22
Back in 2016, Sherry Colb and Michael Dorf published one of the most thought provoking book in the animal rights world. It is called "Beating Hearts", and it attempts to resolve…
Apr 15, 2025 · 1:23:47
Baby chicks mailed by the national postal service, animal testing lab whistleblowers getting threatened by mysterious powers, polar bears allowed to be hunted, despite being in…
Apr 8, 2025 · 52:19
Bill Rodgers ★ Regan Russel ★ William Sweet ★ Fernando Pereira ★ Bartolomeu Morais da Silva ★ Mike Hill ★ Tom Worby ★ Jill Phipps ★ Karel Van Noppen ★ David “Gypsy” Chain Beth…
Apr 1, 2025 · 1:17:22
A week ago, I came across the Kickstarter campaign of a vegan couple named Tom & Sol, to launch their fantastic illustrated book called Reynard the House-Wolf, which is all about…
Mar 25, 2025 · 1:14:31
What does a Trump presidency mean for animals? Today, we answer this question by covering political news that impact the lives of animals. We discuss the price of eggs, the avian…
Mar 18, 2025 · 1:05:21
For decades, we've held a clear and widely accepted picture of what prehistoric humans were like. Central to that narrative is the belief that they followed a so-called "Paleo…
Mar 11, 2025 · 1:34:18
Way back then, I remember how Israel was looked at very favorably by vegans. One media outlet called it "the global center of veganism". Online, I remember the many popular…
Feb 25, 2025 · 52:39
Today, make the acquaintance of Rebecca Brooks, an outspoken vegan, for a casual conversation about the following points of criticism vegans often get: Nutritional deficiencies :…
Feb 18, 2025 · 57:57
I have always equated the success of the plant based alternatives market with the success of the vegan cause. If more tasty products come replacing meat, dairy and egg, than…
Feb 11, 2025 · 1:09:40
It is said that "money is the nerve of war", and in the war of making a better world for animals, the same rule applies. The only reason why professional vegan nonprofits, such…
Feb 4, 2025 · 51:55
There is a strong, impactful and clear Christian argument for veganism, and my hope was for Christspiracy to successfully make that argument to the Christian community. But I…
Jan 21, 2025 · 1:15:46
If you are vegan, let me remind you of how amazing that is. What you have done is breaking free from 16 000 years of conditioning that makes us humans see other animals as mere…
Jan 14, 2025 · 1:31:48
What if you could harness the god powers of AI to convince the world of going vegan? What if everytime someone showed skepticism towards veganism, you would know, thanks to AI,…
Jan 7, 2025 · 1:21:43
Today, We are starting the year strong discussing the undercover reporting of Unparalleled Suffering. Unparalleled Suffering is a photographer, filmmaker and writer whose footage…
Jan 7, 2025 · 15:32
In this episode, Unparalleled Suffering shares stories from his visits of ''Custom Slaughterhouses''. Get informed on what Custom Slaughterhouses are and the cruelty they…
Dec 17, 2024 · 15:00
do you know of any animal protection nonprofit struggling to keep its doors open? Who came to mind when I asked this question? Did you think of an animal sanctuary you follow on…
Dec 10, 2024 · 1:21:12
Today, we address the free speech threats animal rights rights activists face everyday, from social media censorship and reputational harm to detention. We will explore the risks…
Dec 3, 2024 · 1:26:52
Today, I want to show you what the world of politics looks like at its best. When it is embodied by hopeful, passionate and inspiring leaders, who dare to dream of a more…
Nov 26, 2024 · 53:18
We kick off the holiday season with a returning guest of the show: An Pham, the entrepreneur behind Bodhi Gourmet, BOÏDA Outwear and, of course, The Vegan Christmas Market! What…
Nov 19, 2024 · 1:16:48
Today we are talking with a vegan champion. His name is Bill Muir, but you better know him as Sergeant Vegan. Bill went vegan in 1992 and later joined the US Army as a…
Nov 12, 2024 · 6:27
In the morning of Wednesday November 6th, the world learned that 75 million American voters elected Donald Trump as President of the United States. Since then, influential voices…
Nov 5, 2024 · 1:17:36
Cóilín Nunan is the scientific adviser to the Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics, an alliance of health, medical, environmental and animal-welfare groups working to stop the…
Oct 29, 2024 · 1:05:50
In last week's episode, our guest Adam shared that he wanted to homeschool his son. A few years ago, I would have frowned at the idea of homeschooling. I would have thought of it…
Oct 22, 2024 · 1:19:35
For this episode, we are shedding light on the challenge of raising a vegan kid in a non vegan world. And to discuss this topic, I have with me Adam Walsh, an animal rights…
Oct 15, 2024 · 1:11:36
Being an adult and vegan is already tough in terms of social pressure: it is not a surprise that most vegans will fall back to consuming animal products. So imagine how it is for…
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