Vegan Week

Enough of the Falafel

Weekly vegan news show, with headlines, commentary & discussion. Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. But there's one problem: We've had enough of all the "falafel" out there! Each week we release two different shows, hosted by a different combination of everyday vegans. No celebrities; no influencers; just normal vegan people from across the world! With the 'Vegan Week' podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. A few days later we release another weekly show: 'Vegan Talk'. Here we'll pick a topic affecting vegans, or the animal rights movement & go into a bit more detail, whether it be through philosophical musings, weighing up different viewpoints, or simply sharing our own experiences. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. Thanks everyone for listening; drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Much love, from Ant, Julie, Shane, David, Mark, Dominic, Kate, Paul, Carlos, Rich, Svenne, Freedom, Alex & everyone else at the Enough of the Falafel collective!

  1. 4d ago

    321- Horse Drawn carriages: A thing of the past in NYC?

    New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledged that his administration would work to ensure workers and owners are protected, and the horses remain safe. The legislation has secured a veto-proof majority with 29 of 51 Council members backing it ahead of a scheduled floor vote on October 22. If passed, the law will implement a phased ban, culminating in a complete prohibition of all horse-drawn carriage operations by June 1, 2028... As well as this story, Paul, David & Dominic will be discussing several others bits of news that have surfaced in the vegan & animal rights space in the last 7 days. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support! **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.  Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.  If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ***************** This week's stories: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/amp/business/companies/20261011/87-of-dog-meat-farms-closed-ahead-of-february-ban https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/18/us/kansas-city-cows-crash.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/15/vienna-austria-dog-owners-dilute-pet-urine-trees https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq398rjewd1jo https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/halt-decline-of-local-uk-abattoirs-government-urged/724911.article https://karlismyunkle.com/2026/10/18/between-species-viva-and-speciesism-wtf-challenge-the-commodification-of-female-bodies-at-frieze-london/ https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/10/investigation-underway-after-intruders-break-into-east-idaho-farm-and-set-1500-mink-loose/ https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/us-news/1500-mink-escape-from-oregon-farm-after-fence-is-cut-open/ https://metro.co.uk/2026/10/15/new-york-plans-ban-horse-drawn-carriages-150-years-29707374/ https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/tight-meat-and-dairy-supply-expected-to-continue-into-2027/724882.article https://www.vegansociety.com/news/news/seven-ten-willing-cut-meat-and-dairy-improve-food-security **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Paul, Dominic & David

  2. Oct 22

    320- What is PETA trying to achieve with these headlines?

    Peta calls for pork-free menus as Peppa Pig show rolls into Grimsby...PETA call to replace Aberaeron Mackerel Fiesta with cabbage...Peta 'wants vegan-only black pudding' at Bury championship...PETA calls for eggs to be swapped with potatoes at Preston's traditional Easter egg roll event...PETA attacks Nintendo over fur-wearing Mario...Animal rights group PETA calls for Warhammer 'fur' ban...To name but a few...We're not bashing PETA. We're just wondering; what's with these wacky headlines? Do they work? Do they cheapen the vegan cause? And do we just leave them to it? Anthony & Shane weigh up the pros, the cons and the faux fur plastic warhammer figurines in this episode. We mention these news articles & campaigns in the discussion, amongst others... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-38802938 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/peta-attacks-nintendo-over-fur-wearing-mario-flna119126 https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/feb/14/peta-pork-free-menus-peppa-pig-big-family-show-grimsby https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2026-03-31/calls-for-eggs-to-be-swapped-for-potatoes-to-modernise-easter-event https://www.theoldhamtimes.co.uk/news/26429414.peta-wants-vegan-only-black-pudding-bury-championship/ https://www.tivysideadvertiser.co.uk/news/26431787.peta-call-replace-aberaeron-mackerel-fiesta-cabbage/ As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Shane & Anthony

    320- What is PETA trying to achieve with these headlines?
  3. Oct 19

    319- VIVA remove "gas chambers" advert

    After receiving a compaint, VIVA have removed posters from London buses with a picture of a pig and the phrase: "Next stop: The Gas Chamber". Was this justified? Did they know this would happen all along? Are there better ways to advocate for pigs? Much to discuss. As well as this story, Svenne, Mark & Shane will be discussing several others bits of news that have surfaced in the vegan & animal rights space in the last 7 days. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support! **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.  Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.  If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ***************** This week's stories: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/10/world/europe/tiger-attack-wildlife-park-man-dead.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20261012&instance_id=183423&nl=the-morning®i_id=132256467&segment_id=227986&user_id=c35e74230858fa3b1856765f41c87aea https://pressreleasehub.pa.media/article/worlds-longest-animal-welfare-petition-marched-through-london-85968.html https://jewishvoiceforliberation.org.uk/article/uklfi-at-it-again-this-time-its-the-vegans/ https://www.upworthy.com/queens-brian-may-turned-157-acres-of-private-land-into-a-100000-tree-reserve-and-animal-rescue/ https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/13/mamdani-menin-horse-drawn-carriages-nyc-01116617 https://viva.org.uk/blog/viva-pig-gassing-bus-adverts-removed-by-transport-for-london/ https://metro.co.uk/2026/10/06/dairy-farmers-hit-drag-swear-cows-gold-standard-farm-29562604/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/10/13/sexual-violence-against-animals-in-india/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/business/bass-fishing-college-recruitment.html?unlocked_article_code=1.G1E.Uv91.LcDyRMVAqh-Z&smid=nytcore-ios-share https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/10/10/18000-chickens-die-in-fire-at-organic-egg-farm-in-the-netherlands/ https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/oct/06/rspca-vice-president-quits-chicken-welfare-standards?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Svenne, Mark & Shane

  4. Oct 12

    317- Public schoolboys taught to illegally hunt

    What an Education some of England's prestigious public schools give its students: Teaching them how to chorale beagles into tearing innocent animals limb from limb, as revealed on the Hunt Saboteaur's website this week. And they say vegan parents indoctrinate their children... As well as this story, Carlos, Anthony & Shane will be discussing several others bits of news that have surfaced in the vegan & animal rights space in the last 7 days. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support! **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.  Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.  If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ***************** This week's stories: https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/10/02/animal-welfare-programme-to-expand-in-schools https://www.romania-insider.com/society/thousands-march-animal-rights-bucharest https://www.reutersconnect.com/item/animal-rights-protest-in-amsterdam-netherlands/dGFnOnJldXRlcnMuY29tLDIwMjY6bmV3c21sX01UMU5VUlBITzAwMDdUUzExSw https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxm2qmpy57ggo https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/10/01/animal-rights-campaigners-call-on-council-to-enact-stronger-welfare-policies/ https://www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026/10/02/cages-plaid/ https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/lessons-in-hare-hunting-inside-britains-school-beagle-packs/ https://www.farminguk.com/news/ai-welfare-cameras-rolled-out-across-46-m-s-dairy-farms_69081.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/04/mandatory-inspections-fish-slaughterhouses-england-wales https://metro.co.uk/2026/10/05/trump-baffles-crowd-asking-vegans-eat-lettuce-day-long-29678637/ **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Carlos, Anthony & Shane

  5. Oct 5

    315- Beagles rescued from animal testing and meat packers walk out of Smithfield

    Yes, not only has MBR Acres been the subject of an open rescue this week, but a Smithfields meat plant in the US has seen 100 workers walk out in protest. Is animal oppression falling apart in front of our very eyes?! We can only hope... As well as this news, Anthony & Shane will be discussing several others stories from the week's vegan & animal rights space. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL  Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support! **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.  Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.  If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ***************** This week's stories: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/animal-rights-campaigners-to-stage-protest-against-live-expo-345598/  https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/yes-rick-wakeman-show-rescue-bears-animal-sanctuary-1235633995/  https://www.grilled.media/data-meat-industry-water-use/  https://uk.news.yahoo.com/north-americas-first-vegan-gas-085639806.html  https://vegnews.com/counter-culture-returns-to-austin  https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DboDz1PoG/  https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1FBmwDCYDn/  https://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/26594705.woman-arrested-burglary-mbr-acres-huntingdon/  https://plantbasednews.org/news/workers-death-at-smithfield-meat-plant/  https://vegconomist.com/studies-numbers/most-uk-meat-eaters-find-factory-farming-unacceptable-vegan-society-survey-suggests/  https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/various/animal-rights-campaigners-successfully-denounce-swiss-egg-advert/92135823  https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-survey-animal-cafes-first-time-over-welfare-disease-concerns-2026-09-30/  **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Anthony & Shane

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Weekly vegan news show, with headlines, commentary & discussion. Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. But there's one problem: We've had enough of all the "falafel" out there! Each week we release two different shows, hosted by a different combination of everyday vegans. No celebrities; no influencers; just normal vegan people from across the world! With the 'Vegan Week' podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. A few days later we release another weekly show: 'Vegan Talk'. Here we'll pick a topic affecting vegans, or the animal rights movement & go into a bit more detail, whether it be through philosophical musings, weighing up different viewpoints, or simply sharing our own experiences. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. Thanks everyone for listening; drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Much love, from Ant, Julie, Shane, David, Mark, Dominic, Kate, Paul, Carlos, Rich, Svenne, Freedom, Alex & everyone else at the Enough of the Falafel collective!

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