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. 1D AGO

    You Won't Believe What These 2 Vegan Powerhouses Have Done!

    "We want to bring the plant-based community together and give them tools to live more compassionately." – App Co-Creator What happens when two dynamic vegan women team up to revolutionize how we live plant-based? You get an empowering conversation about purpose, tech, and community — all wrapped in a cruelty-free mission. This episode reveals the creation of a unique platform designed to uplift, connect, and mobilize compassionate living. "It's not just an app. It's a lifestyle shift powered by impact." – Vegan Influencer & Entrepreneur 🎧 Podcast Highlights The vision behind a new vegan lifestyle app How tech can empower compassionate living Why they believe cruelty-free living is the future Women-led entrepreneurship in the vegan space Turning values into a digital platform for change The power of community: vegan voices uniting How users are discovering plant-based products Behind-the-scenes of building a mission-driven app A call to action for those ready to lead with purpose 🌱 Make Compassion the Default Discover how living cruelty-free could be the most powerful lifestyle shift you ever make. 👩‍💼 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 Hashtags: #CrueltyFreeLiving #VeganTech #PlantBasedApp

    19 min
  2. 1D AGO

    The Dog Food Revolution You're Not Supposed to Know

    "We spent a year formulating a food that is truly complete, truly balanced, truly vet-approved, and 100% plant-based." – Virtuous Vittles Founder Discover how your dog can thrive on a plant-based diet, straight from the experts behind Virtuous Vittles. This is not just another dog food brand—it's a mission-driven movement powered by science, compassion, and nutrition. "We are AAFCO-compliant and go above and beyond the standards." – Virtuous Vittles Founder 🎧 Podcast Highlights The truth about meat in commercial dog foods Why plant-based dog food is not only possible—but optimal Backed by veterinary nutritionists and scientific studies Virtuous Vittles' unique approach to whole food ingredients How this brand meets AAFCO nutritional standards Debunking myths about vegan diets for dogs The urgent ethical and environmental reasons for switching Dogs as omnivores: the science behind plant-based digestion Behind the scenes of formulating a savory, balanced gravy 🎯 Join the Revolution Give your dog what they truly deserve: health, compassion, and flavor—all in one bowl.   💡 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/ 👩‍💼 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 Hashtags: #VeganDogFood #PlantBasedPets #VirtuousVittles

    39 min
  3. JAN 30

    Victory! Why Students Have Access to Vegan Milk in Schools Now!

    "We're demanding justice. Plant-based milk should be an option, and now it finally is." – Activist Speaker What You'll Discover "Kids can now choose oat, soy, almond, or other plant-based milks in schools, and that's a huge step toward equity, health, and sustainability." – Youth Advocate Join the Adventure Celebrate this powerful moment as we spotlight the plant-based movement's big win in the battle for food justice. After tireless efforts from advocates, schools are now required to offer plant-based milk options — a move that recognizes diverse dietary needs and honors the values of sustainability and compassion. 💥 Hear from students, parents, health experts, and justice leaders who helped make this victory possible. This episode dives into the significance of choice, the role of activism, and what this change means for the future of school lunches. 📣 Don't miss this inspiring update — a major leap for children's rights, vegan options, and food justice. 👤 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 Hashtags: #VeganMilkVictory #PlantBasedSchools #FoodJustice

    49 min
  4. JAN 19

    Exposed: Shocking Truth Behind New U.S. Food Pyramid

    UnchainedTV's The Truth Files, tackles RFK Jr.'s New Food Pyramid—a dramatic reworking of federal nutrition guidance that critics say turns decades of independent science on its head. Released under the Trump administration, the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are being condemned as adulterated with corporate conflicts of interest and questionable science. The new food pyramid places red meat prominently at the top, abandons clear limits on red meat consumption, promotes higher overall protein intake, and emphasizes full-fat dairy—despite longstanding evidence linking these foods to heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers. Now, a formal challenge has been filed in Washington. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has submitted a petition to the Offices of Inspector General at both the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services, calling for the Dietary Guidelines to be withdrawn and reissued. The petition alleges rampant industry influence by the meat and dairy industries and violations of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which is supposed to ensure federal health recommendations are free from special-interest control. According to the filing, eight of the nine authors of the scientific report underlying the Guidelines received funding or compensation from industry groups including the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, the National Dairy Council, the National Pork Board, and major food corporations. Joining us is Dr. Neal Barnard, president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a board-certified cardiologist, and a leading voice in preventive medicine. Dr. Barnard warns that while the new Guidelines acknowledge saturated fat should be limited to no more than 10% of calories, they simultaneously urge Americans to prioritize meat and dairy—two of the largest sources of saturated fat in the American diet. Recent research published in Annals of Internal Medicine once again confirms that saturated fat raises LDL cholesterol, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Barnard calls this influence what he describes as a "cholesterol cartel" that has distorted federal nutrition policy for decades. PCRM has previously sued over conflicts of interest in the 2000 Dietary Guidelines—winning in federal court—and has challenged similar issues in the 2010, 2015, and 2020 guidelines. Also joining us is Chloë Waterman. Senior Program Manager at Friends of the Earth U.S. Friends of the Earth, which has issued a forceful condemnation of RFK Jr.'s New Food Pyramid. FOE warns that rejecting science-based recommendations to shift toward plant-rich diets could fuel higher rates of chronic disease and increase exposure to toxic chemicals concentrated in factory-farmed meat and dairy. This is not just a policy disagreement. It's a public health reckoning. Tonight, we ask: Are Americans being fed science—or corporate talking points? 💡 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/ 🎙️ 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 Hashtags: #FoodPyramidScandal #USDATruth #PlantBasedHealth

    39 min
  5. JAN 16

    You Won't Believe This Epic Vegan Thanksgiving from the 19th Century

    History was made and rediscovered on November 22nd, 2025! That's when  about one hundred guests gathered in Philadelphia for a truly unique celebration — The 1890s Vegan Thanksgiving Gala. This living history banquet transported attendees back to the Golden Age of meatless meals, with ragtime music, mocktails, vintage gowns, and delicious plant-based dishes adapted from original 19th-century vegetarian recipes. Beyond its pageantry, the event was a tribute to the enduring roots of the plant-based movement in America — a philosophy far older than many realize. In this episode of the UnchainedTV Truth Files, host Jane Velez-Mitchell is joined by two powerful voices in the plant-based movement: Seth Tibbott, creator and founder of Tofurky, and Anne Dinshah, CEO of the American Vegan Society. Together, they reflect on the gala and examine the long, rich history of veganism in the U.S., from its early visionaries to its contemporary resurgence. 3 decades ago, Seth Tibbott brought veganism into the cultural mainstream with his launch of Tofurky — a groundbreaking product that forever changed the way Thanksgiving could be celebrated. But, more recently, he was shocked to discover that, way back in the 1890's, vegetarians were whipping up alternatives to eating actual turkeys. The Chestnut-Eggplant "Turkey" served at the gala paid homage to meatless recipes of that long bygone era, a dish that got rave reviews. In all, almost a dozen chefs joined forces to help veganize and modernize different vegetarian dishes from over a century ago.  Anne Dinshah's connection to this legacy runs deep. Her father, Jay Dinshah, was a foundational figure in the rise of veganism in both America and the world. In 1960, Jay founded the American Vegan Society, which became a beacon for compassionate living, plant-based education, and nonviolent values. His wife, Freya, also played a major role in its growth, spearheading decades of vegan outreach, publishing, food-prep demonstrations, and community-building.  Together, Seth and Anne explore the deeper truth: veganism in America is not a fad, but a deeply rooted ethical and cultural movement. From the founding fathers to modern-day galas, this conversation reveals how history and vision continue to shape a more compassionate future. For more information, visit: https://americanvegan.org/ 💡 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/ 🎙️ 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

    44 min
  6. JAN 13

    Puppy Justice Wins! -- Beagle Rescuers NOT GUILTY

    In a stunning and historic development for the global animal rights movement, the defendants in the second Animal Rising beagle rescue trial in Cambridgeshire, England, have been found NOT GUILTY. The verdict marks a dramatic reversal from the first trial connected to the same campaign, where a separate group of activists were convicted—sending shockwaves through advocacy communities worldwide. This case centered on the rescue of beagles from a breeding facility supplying animals for laboratory experimentation. Beagles, known for their gentle temperament and trust in humans, are among the most commonly used dogs in animal testing. For years, campaigners have argued that these facilities operate behind closed doors, shielded from public scrutiny, while animals endure lifelong confinement and suffering. The acquittal is being hailed as a major victory for animal rights, not only because it frees the defendants, but because it sends a powerful signal: juries are increasingly willing to scrutinize the moral and ethical dimensions of laws that criminalize compassion while protecting institutional cruelty. The contrast between the guilty verdicts in the first trial and today's not-guilty outcome underscores a growing public unease with the criminalization of nonviolent rescue efforts. Now, we are bringing you LIVE analysis and insight from one of the most influential figures in the modern animal rights movement—attorney Wayne Hsiung, founder of Simple Heart and co-founder of Direct Action Everywhere. Wayne is widely regarded as the founder of the Open Rescue movement, a strategy rooted in transparency, nonviolence, and the moral conviction that rescuing suffering animals is not a crime, but a duty. Wayne Hsiung brings a rare and deeply informed perspective to this moment. In the United States, he was convicted and served time in connection with open rescue actions—cases that helped ignite international debate over animal protection laws, whistleblower suppression, and the legitimacy of civil disobedience on behalf of animals. His legal battles have shaped the movement and forced courts, lawmakers, and the public to confront an uncomfortable question: when laws protect cruelty, is breaking them an act of justice? As the world watches the implications of this UK verdict ripple outward, we are honored to speak with Wayne Hsiung LIVE about what this decision means—for the defendants, for future animal rescue actions, and for the rapidly evolving legal and moral landscape of animal rights worldwide. This is not just a court ruling. It is a turning point. For more, visit: https://www.animalrising.org/ 💡 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/ 🎙️ 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

    28 min
  7. 12/27/2025

    Emergency Town Hall: Help Save Wild Horses

    This Emergency Town Hall: brings urgent attention to the growing crisis facing America's wild horses and burros—iconic symbols of freedom and resilience now pushed to the brink of disaster. According to the official UnchainedTV Emergency Town Hall overview, there are now more wild horses warehoused in Bureau of Land Management (BLM) holding facilities than living free on public lands, with tens of thousands removed through controversial roundups. "These magnificent beings helped build our nation… yet few people realize that our country's wild horses and burros are now facing a dire emergency—one unfolding largely out of public view." – UnchainedTV Emergency Town Hall.  What You'll Discover In this powerful town hall hosted by Jane Velez‑Mitchell, leading advocates from Sweet Grass Advocacy for North American Equines, Heart of the Wild Equine Rescue, In Defense of Animals, NYCLASS, and other organizations unite to spotlight the escalating threats from government‑led helicopter roundups and mass removals, the opaque management practices of the BLM, and the heartbreaking fate of horses funneled through adoption channels that can lead to slaughter.  Join the Movement This episode isn't just informational—it's a call to action. Learn how federal policy reform efforts, including bipartisan bills seeking to end cruel helicopter roundups and increase transparency in herd management, are gaining momentum. 👉 Support the cause: share, comment, and take action for wild horse protection. 👉 Donate & get involved: links shared within the episode. 💡 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/ 🎙️ Jane Velez‑Mitchell is an award‑winning journalist, TV producer, and New York Times bestselling author who founded UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant‑based streaming network. UnchainedTV offers 2,000+ free documentaries, lifestyle shows, and news programs. Download UnchainedTV free on mobile or TV streaming devices like Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse 🌐 LEARN MORE: https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack: https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm Hashtags: #WildHorses #StopTheRoundups #BLMExposed

    56 min
  8. 10/13/2025

    Why Music Icon Moby Is Praising Chicken Rescue Defendant Zoe Rosenberg

    As the defense begins its case, Moby tells UnchainedTV that Chicken Rescue Trial defendant Zoe Rosenberg is in the company of Cesar Chavez and Martin Luther King, Jr. Now it's the Defense's turn as the Chicken Rescue Trial of 23-year old animal cruelty investigator Zoe Rosenberg enters its 16th day. It's a case that's riveted the nation. Some say it's also putting industrialized animal agriculture on trial. Members of the animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) have attended the trial daily to support Rosenberg and her legal team, which includes Chris Carraway of the Animal Activist Legal Defense Project and Kevin Little. The San Francisco Chronicle reports, "Some of those spectators were in tears when Little showed the jury a picture of the 'condemnation pot,' which he said is where all chickens Petaluma Poultry deems not suitable for human consumption end up. He went on to display video of chickens flapping their wings as they hung upside down in a slaughter line." Rosenberg faces about half a decade in prison after rescuing 4 chickens from a truck at the slaughterhouse in June of 2023. The total value of the chickens has been estimated at $24. It's not known how much this trial will cost taxpayers as it enters its 5th week in Sonoma County, California. Music icon Moby is now praising Rosenberg, comparing her to historical social justice figures who faced imprisonment for their ethical beliefs. "When you look at history, the number of people who've been where she is, the number of people who have been arrested and persecuted for their ethical beliefs, she's certainly in good historical company," Moby told UnchainedTV reporter Michelle Celestino adding, "She's in company with Cesar Chavez and Martin Luther King, Jr. and on and on and on, like with the suffragettes, like so many people who've been arrested for doing the right thing." Moby expressed sympathy for Rosenberg, saying, "I don't know if there is any comfort in that, but she's certainly on the right side of history." The first defense witnesses expected? Fellow Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) member Rocky Chau and animal care expert Carla Cabral. Cabral reportedly took care of the 4 chickens Zoe rescued (named Poppy, Ivy, Aster & Azalea) and is expected to describe their condition around the time they were taken off the slaughter truck. Zoe has said they were visibly ill and suffering, adding that her repeated attempts to get law enforcement to investigate the slaughterhouse were ignored, sparking her decision to undertake the rescue. The defendant and Direct Action Everywhere claim chickens are sometimes boiled alive at the facility due to the high speed nature of the killing process. The defense team also asserted that about 4,000 chickens were crammed into the slaughter truck from which the 4 chickens were removed. The company in question, Perdue-owned Petaluma Poultry, denies the animal cruelty allegations insisting it has high animal welfare standards and calling Rosenberg and DxE extremists with a radical agenda.  The company is invited on any time. UnchainedTV is providing daily live coverage of the trial with a team of attorneys, analysts and reporter Matthew Zirbel live at the courthouse. 💡 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/   🎙️ 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

    52 min

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4.8
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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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