The Truth Files with Jane Velez-Mitchell

Jane Velez-Mitchell

What if I told you there's a way to be healthier, save money, save animals, save the planet and be happier? If you like how that sounds, give us a listen. The UnchainedTV "Truth Files with Jane Velez-Mitchell" podcast offers you a new way of living. Our host, TV journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jane Velez-Mitchell, helps you turn on the lightbulb and jump to the next phase of human evolution. There's a peaceful, joyous, sustainable, healthy, fun way of living right under our noses. The secret is simple: don't look for it out there, practice it in your daily choices. You might say, the solution to so many of the world's problems is right on your plate. Visit: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse for more info.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    URGENT: Stop the Save Our Bacon Act NOW

    🎧 Podcast Highlights: Why activists are urging Americans to call their Senators NOW How the "Save Our Bacon Act" could impact animal welfare laws The controversy surrounding California's Proposition 12 What critics say about factory farming and pig confinement The growing battle between Big Pork and animal advocates How this legislation could affect state rights nationwide What YOU can do to help protect farm animals Save Our Bacon Act opponents are sounding the alarm as animal advocates urge Americans to call their U.S. Senators NOW and stop legislation they say could weaken state animal welfare protections and factory farm regulations. This urgent discussion examines the controversial pork industry bill, the future of Proposition 12, and what's at stake for farm animals across America. Critics argue the legislation could override hundreds of state laws tied to animal welfare, food safety, and livestock standards. "The day of judgment has come for Big Pork's last-ditch attempt to destroy the ability of states to enact farm animal protection laws." – Humane World for Animals What You'll Discover This episode explores why activists, lawmakers, and legal experts are battling over the so-called "Save Our Bacon Act," and why many believe it threatens hard-won protections for pigs confined in factory farms. You'll hear arguments from both sides, including concerns from animal advocates who say the bill could nullify California's Proposition 12 and similar humane farming laws. "Enactment of H.R.4673 could affect, or nullify, hundreds of state laws and regulations." – Harvard Animal Law & Policy Program Join the Adventure If you care about animal welfare, factory farming reform, and protecting state rights, listen now and share this episode with friends and family. Call your elected officials and make your voice heard on this urgent issue impacting millions of farm animals. Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, TV producer and NY Times bestselling author who founded UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network. UnchainedTV offers 2,000 free documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle and news programs. Download UnchainedTV free on mobile or TV streaming devices like Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. Watch online: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm

    41 min
  2. 2 MAY

    BREAKING: Ridglan Beagles Set to be Freed!

    🎧 Podcast Highlights: Breaking news on Ridglan beagles rescue Inside the fight against animal testing facilities Emotional stories behind rescued lab beagles How activists pushed for this major breakthrough What happens next for these freed animals   WATCH ANIMAL RIGHTS HISTORY! SHARE OUT! COMMENT! A New Dawn for the Ridglan Beagles For years, Ridglan Farms in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin has been ground zero in the battle to stop the breeding of beagles for painful experimentation. Now, that narrative has shifted in a historic victory for animal welfare. In a monumental breakthrough in the "Ridglan Beagle Saga," an agreement has reportedly been reached to transfer about 1,000 beagles from the breeding facility into the compassionate hands of rescuers. This extraordinary news broke without many details which we will hopefully get NOW as a news conference begins in Madison, Wisconsin. This extraordinary deal follows a period of extreme tension and physical confrontation. On April 18th, the saga reached a fever pitch when approximately 1,000 animal activists surged toward the facility in a dramatic rescue attempt. The demonstration turned volatile as authorities deployed tear gas and rubber bullets to repel the animal lovers. The encounter left numerous would-be rescuers injured and led to multiple arrests, underscoring the desperate urgency felt by the animal advocacy community. Now, that desperation has turned into a diplomatic triumph. Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy have reportedly successfully negotiated a confidential agreement to secure the release of many of the dogs. Exactly how many? We should learn that now. This development marks a definitive turning point for animal rights in general and animal experimentation in particular as activists said they were spurred to do their own rescue after authorities failed to act despite whistleblower testimony that beagles had been subjected to painful surgical procedures without anesthesia by non-veterinarians. Leading the news conference: • Lauree Simmons, president and founder, Big Dog Ranch Rescue Wayne Pacelle, president, the Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action The Road to Recovery: Scale: An estimated 1,000 beagles are being liberated from the Dane County facility, although we should get specific numbers now. Mission: Big Dog Ranch Rescue will provide immediate medical exams, vaccinations, and rehabilitation. Placement: A nationwide network of rescue partners will help place these dogs in permanent, loving homes. The press conference in Madison will provide the first full look at the logistics of this massive rescue operation. After the chaos and injury of recent weeks, this announcement offers hope of a peaceful resolution. Ridglan denies the cruelty allegations and is invited on any time.   Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, TV producer and NY Times bestselling author who founded UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network. UnchainedTV offers 2,000 free documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle and news programs. Download UnchainedTV free on mobile or TV streaming devices like Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. Watch online: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse   💡 DONATION INFO & UNCHAINEDTV LINKS Thank you for watching! UnchainedTV is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our vision is a world where plant‑based, cruelty‑free, sustainable living is the norm—across food, fashion, science, and entertainment. You can help us spread this crucial message here: 👉 Donate: https://unchainedtv.com/donate/    🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm

    1hr 50min
  3. 2 MAY

    5 Amazing New Animal Rights Films!

    🎧 Podcast Highlights: 4 groundbreaking animal rights films you need to know Emotional stories that expose animal cruelty Filmmakers using media as activism Why these documentaries are sparking global conversations How storytelling is shifting perspectives on animal rights   Buckle up. You are about to witness the cinematic evolution of a movement. Welcome to a high-octane episode of UnchainedTV, where we prove that the camera is the most powerful weapon we have in the fight for animal liberation. Today, we aren't just talking about change; we are projecting it onto the screen. The animal rights movement is leaping forward, fueled by a new wave of visionary filmmakers who are shattering glass ceilings and breaking hearts to open minds. In this special showcase, we dive into four groundbreaking new films that span the entire emotional spectrum: The Hard Truths: We go behind the curtain of digital exploitation with Nina Jackel (Lady Freethinker) to discuss the chilling exposé Cruelty for Clicks. Then, Michael Torres from In Defense of Animals joins us to pull back the rug on the shadowy puppy mill industry with Dog$piracy. The Avant-Garde: Prepare to have your perspective shifted by filmmaker Dustin Todd, whose surreal masterpiece Not an Ad blurs the line between fantasy and our harrowing reality. The Game-Changer: Finally, we prove that activism can be riotous. Filmmaker David Giardina brings the laughs with Mystery on the Vegan Express, a breakthrough comedy unlike anything you've ever seen. From undercover grit to satirical wit, these creators are redefining the "cruelty-free lifestyle." Now, UnchainedTV's Jane Velez-Mitchell and our fabulous panel unpacks the impact of these extraordinary new films. 🌱 Join the Movement If these stories moved you, don't stop here. Share this episode, start conversations, and explore more content that supports a compassionate, plant-based world. 👉 Watch more on UnchainedTV: https://unchained.tv 👉 Learn more: https://unchainedtv.com Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, TV producer and NY Times bestselling author who founded UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network. UnchainedTV offers 2,000 free documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle and news programs. Download UnchainedTV free on mobile or TV streaming devices like Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. Watch online: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse   Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm

    43 min
  4. 1 MAY

    Mass Beagle Rescue Turns Chaotic After Tear Gas

    🎧 Podcast Highlights Activists attempt a live beagle rescue operation Confrontation escalates with police deploying tear gas Shocking conditions surrounding dogs used in testing Emotional reactions from rescuers on the front lines The growing movement to end animal experimentation   UNCHAINEDTV NEWS: SPECIAL REPORT The Battle for Ridglan: 1,000 Activists Meet Rubber Bullets in Historic Failed Rescue In a scene described by witnesses as a "war zone," the quiet landscape of Dane County, Wisconsin, became the site of a historic clash on April 18, 2026. Over 1,000 animal rights activists from across the globe descended upon Ridglan Farms, a controversial beagle-breeding facility, in a mass "open rescue" attempt aimed at liberating 2,000 dogs slated for experimentation. What it unfold live in this UNCHAINEDTV NEWS: SPECIAL REPORT. What began as a mission of mercy quickly devolved into chaos. Law enforcement greeted the massive surge of protesters with tear gas and rubber bullets, leaving some activists collapsed and injured. Despite the sheer scale of the mobilization—one of the largest in history—the mission failed to extract a single animal. The escalation followed a contentious legal deal that allowed Ridglan to continue internal experimentation despite harrowing whistleblower testimony regarding surgeries performed on beagles without anesthesia. While no beagles were saved, the event ignited a national firestorm and global media coverage. Images of injured protesters and the arrest of lead organizer Wayne Hsiung have prompted some local supervisors to express outrage and one to call for an investigation into allegations of excessive police force. Ridglan Farms denies all allegations of animal cruelty, calls the activists extremists. We invite Ridglan on any time to comment further. Join the Adventure 👉 Watch, share, and raise awareness 👉 Speak out against animal testing 👉 Support ethical, cruelty-free alternatives Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, TV producer and NY Times bestselling author who founded UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network. UnchainedTV offers 2,000 free documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle and news programs. Download UnchainedTV free on mobile or TV streaming devices like Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. Watch online: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse We invite company representatives on to comment. 💡 DONATION INFO & UNCHAINEDTV LINKS Thank you for watching! UnchainedTV is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our vision is a world where plant‑based, cruelty‑free, sustainable living is the norm—across food, fashion, science, and entertainment. You can help us spread this crucial message here: 👉 Donate: https://unchainedtv.com/donate/ Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm

    39 min
  5. 3 APR

    AI & Animals: WHAT TO DO NOW!

    🎧 Podcast Highlights The surprising ways AI could replace real animals Ethical concerns every animal lover must understand How technology may impact animal rights and activism Why urgent action is needed right now The future of animals in an AI-driven world "URGENT AI & Animals Every Animal Lover Must Take Action NOW!" – Transcript What You'll Discover In this powerful episode, we explore the growing intersection of AI and animal welfare, uncovering how emerging technologies may impact real animals, industries, and activism. Could AI reduce animal suffering—or unintentionally erase animals from our lives? This conversation dives into the ethical consequences, the hidden risks, and the opportunities for compassionate innovation.   Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, TV producer and NY Times bestselling author who founded UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network. UnchainedTV offers 2,000 free documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle and news programs. Download UnchainedTV free on mobile or TV streaming devices like Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. Watch online: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse   💡 DONATION INFO & UNCHAINEDTV LINKS  Thank you for watching! UnchainedTV is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our vision is a world where plant‑based, cruelty‑free, sustainable living is the norm—across food, fashion, science, and entertainment. You can help us spread this crucial message here: 👉 Donate: https://unchainedtv.com/donate/ Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm

    42 min
  6. 27 MAR

    Shocking Mass Beagle Rescue LIVE!

    UNCHAINEDTV IS LIVE FROM Wisconsin — A massive surge of animal activists has descended upon Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin, the nation's second-largest beagle breeding and research facility. UnchainedTV has a reporter LIVE at the scene to bring us the very latest as this high-stakes nonviolent mobilization unfolds. A large group of animal advocates have gathered at the facility following a historic legal settlement that requires Ridglan to surrender its breeding license by July 1, 2026. However, protestors argue that the "stipulation" leaves thousands of dogs in immediate peril to be experimented on at the facility. The mobilization follows shocking revelations from an evidentiary hearing. In open court, whistleblowers testified to witnessing harrowing scenes where dogs were reportedly operated on without anesthesia by non-veterinarians, including "cherry-eye" surgeries, where dogs were allegedly conscious and thrashing around in pain while being restrained. Led by famed attorney and animal rights activist Wayne Hsiung and a coalition including The Simple Heart and Alliance for Animals, the crowd is currently initiating a direct appeal to the government. Holding white flowers to symbolize their commitment to nonviolence, the group is calling on authorities to facilitate an immediate rescue of all the dogs inside the facility and for those animals to be put up for adoption with the help of animal rescue groups willing to help. The atmosphere is tense but disciplined. Organizers tell us: "We have found that the authorities will not respond to anything other than public pressure. That, in turn, depends on a well-organized and well-attended demonstration." While a special prosecutor investigated the allegations of felony animal abuse, protesters today say the agreement still leaves beagles at risk of painful experimentation and death. If authorities refuse to intervene, some participants have expressed a readiness to provide direct aid to the animals themselves. We will remain on-site as this developing situation unfolds. Now, UnchainedTV host Jane Velez-Mitchell and former law enforcement investigator Tiffany Brunelli analyze the action on the ground in Wisconsin as it unfolds. We invite company representatives on to comment.   💡 DONATION INFO & UNCHAINEDTV LINKS Thank you for watching! UnchainedTV is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our vision is a world where plant‑based, cruelty‑free, sustainable living is the norm—across food, fashion, science, and entertainment. You can help us spread this crucial message here: 👉 Donate: https://unchainedtv.com/donate/   Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm

    31 min
  7. 23 MAR

    Shocking USDA Move: Faster Slaughter, Bigger Risks!

    🎧 Podcast Highlights Heightened Animal Suffering: At accelerated speeds, it becomes nearly impossible to ensure animals are properly stunned. This leads to horrific instances where animals remain conscious as they reach the scalding tanks or the butchering line. Severe Worker Hazards: Employees on the slaughter floor face a dramatic increase in repetitive motion injuries, such as carpal tunnel and musculoskeletal disorders, while the sheer speed of the machinery raises the risk of life-altering accidents. Compromised Food Safety: Faster lines mean less time for inspectors to identify fecal contamination, abscesses, or disease, potentially allowing tainted meat to enter the national food supply. Lack of Enforcement:  Critics say this is part of a broader pattern of weakened enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), including the USDA's failure to consistently hold violators accountable   COMMENT BELOW NOW before the approaching deadline!  TELL THE USDA NOT TO KILL PIGS AND CHICKENS EVEN FASTER: Here's the comment page for the proposed poultry rule: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/FSIS-2025-0012-0003 And this is the other proposed rule for pigs: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/FSIS-2025-0009-0001 The US government wants the speed up the killing machine making factory farming even more torturous for pigs, chickens and the people whose job it is kill them. Now, In Defense of Animals is one group leading the charge to stop the speed up, along with a team of top flight lawyers from the Animal Law and Policy Institute at Vermont Law and Graduate School. Find out how they plan to stop the speed up!    The federal government's controversial plan to kill pigs and chickens even faster by speeding up the slaughterhouse line is a move that critics argue sacrifices both animal welfare and human safety for industrial efficiency and so-called economic benefits. These "high-speed slaughter" rules—recently advanced by the USDA—would allow plants to operate at breakneck paces, often outstripping the ability of inspectors and workers to do their jobs.  Here's the comment page for pigs: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/FSIS-2025-0009-0001   💡 DONATION INFO & UNCHAINEDTV LINKS Thank you for watching! UnchainedTV is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our vision is a world where plant-based, cruelty-free, sustainable living is the norm—across food, fashion, science, and entertainment. You can help us spread this crucial message here: 👉 Donate: https://unchainedtv.com/donate/ Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, TV producer and NY Times bestselling author who founded UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network. UnchainedTV offers 2,000 free documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle and news programs. Download UnchainedTV free on mobile or TV streaming devices like Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. Watch online: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse Hashtags: #USDA #AnimalWelfare #FoodSafety

    55 min
  8. 3 MAR

    America's Hidden Factory Farms EXPOSED

    🎧 Podcast Highlights How the DxE factory farm map works Why activists call it a game-changer The controversy surrounding animal agriculture secrecy What this means for animal rights investigations Factory farm investigations take a dramatic turn as America's Hidden Factory Farms EXPOSED reveals what activists say the public was never meant to see. Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) has launched a powerful new factory farm map that pinpoints industrial animal agriculture operations across the United States. This animal rights investigation shines a spotlight on transparency, whistleblowers, and the scale of factory farming in America. The newly released Direct Action Everywhere map aims to document hidden factory farms, creating what activists call an unprecedented animal agriculture database. By mapping factory farm locations nationwide, DxE argues that communities can finally see what has long operated out of public view. The discussion dives into factory farm transparency, animal cruelty exposé efforts, and the growing movement demanding accountability. Join the Adventure If you care about animal rights, investigative activism, and exposing hidden factory farms, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧 Subscribe, share, and download UnchainedTV. 📢 Help us amplify animal agriculture transparency. Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, TV producer and NY Times bestselling author who founded UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network. UnchainedTV offers 2,000 free documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle and news programs. Download UnchainedTV free on mobile or TV streaming devices like Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. Watch online: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse   💡 DONATION INFO & UNCHAINEDTV LINKS Thank you for watching! UnchainedTV is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our vision is a world where plant‑based, cruelty‑free, sustainable living is the norm—across food, fashion, science, and entertainment. You can help us spread this crucial message here:  👉 Donate: https://unchainedtv.com/donate/   Links:  🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm Hashtags: #FactoryFarms #AnimalRights #DxE

    42 min

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What if I told you there's a way to be healthier, save money, save animals, save the planet and be happier? If you like how that sounds, give us a listen. The UnchainedTV "Truth Files with Jane Velez-Mitchell" podcast offers you a new way of living. Our host, TV journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jane Velez-Mitchell, helps you turn on the lightbulb and jump to the next phase of human evolution. There's a peaceful, joyous, sustainable, healthy, fun way of living right under our noses. The secret is simple: don't look for it out there, practice it in your daily choices. You might say, the solution to so many of the world's problems is right on your plate. Visit: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse for more info.

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