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The Vegan News Minisode with Faye Lewis   Bringing you the latest news from the world of veganism: Episode 32: April 2024  Welcome to the Vegan News Minisode, brought to you by leading vegan charity Viva!. Presenter Faye is this month joined by Rachel as they bring you the latest plant-based lifestyle, food and animal campaigns news from around the globe.    In this episode, Faye and Rachel discuss a video claiming raw milk heals lactose intolerance, and it being flagged as ‘false information’. The hugely anticipated documentary, I Could Never Go Vegan, France's ban on meat labels for vegetarian products, Cillian Murphy and vegan chef Kirk Haworth's win on Great British Menu, 'Champion of Champions'...

The Vegan News Minisode with Faye Lewis   Bringing you the latest news from the world of veganism: Episode 31: March 2024  Welcome to the Vegan News Minisode, brought to you by leading vegan charity Viva!. Presenter Faye is this month joined by Issy as they bring you the latest plant-based lifestyle, food and animal campaigns news from around the globe.    In this episode, Faye and Issy discuss Speciesism, Pignorant, the power of collaboration, Christspiracy, and the vegan cheese brand Daiya, which caused a stir online after unveiling its beef burger. They also talk about the brilliant new campaign from Viva! 50 by 25... 

Kip Andersen is an American filmmaker, producer, writer, entrepreneur, and the founder of Animals United Movement (A.U.M.) an  which focuses on promoting awareness and equality for all life. He is known for his  such as , , and . He joins Faye to discuss his latest in the Spiracy documentary franchise, Christspiracy, which aims to expose a 2,000 year cover up.  The investigative documentary examines the exploitation of animals in religious and spiritual contexts, exposing secrets of the church in the process. In this episode, Kip and Faye discuss topics, such as:   is there an ethical way to kill an animal?  misconceptions around the humane treatment of animals in religion how it feels to be exposing the church    Kip's vegan journey      About Our Show   Listen now by clicking the play icon below. We’re also on , , , and .   Get the latest episode, straight to your mobile device or computer. It’s automatic and completely free.   Copyright owned by Viva! Bristol 2024. Not for re-use without our written agreement. All featured music and content used by permission. Produced by Faye Lewis for Viva!.

In this episode, Issy sits down with Captain Paul Watson, a pioneering animal rights activist who founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, an anti-poaching and direct action group focused on marine conservation activism.  In this episode, Issy and Paul discuss:  the release of his new book Hitman for the Kindness Club his direct action saving animals in the oceans and his lifetime commitment to making the world a better place for all its inhabitants His fascinating knowledge of marine biology and passion for all animal life    About Our Show   Listen now by clicking the play icon below. We’re also on , , , and .   Get the latest episode, straight to your mobile device or computer. It’s automatic and completely free.   Copyright owned by Viva! Bristol 2024. Not for re-use without our written agreement. All featured music and content used by permission. Produced by Faye Lewis for Viva!.

Ed Winters is a vegan educator, best-selling author, public speaker and content creator, widely known for his viral debates, speeches, and video essays.  In this episode, Issy sits down with Ed to discuss his new book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time), his nine-year vegan journey, how his mindset shifted from thinking vegans were humourless and attention seekers, to being one of the leading voices in the movement.   In this conversation Issy and Ed discuss topics, such as: Ed’s childhood and how university changed his mindset Specism  Rupert the Hamster, his companion animal and his love of broccoli   Expression, vulnerability in having your views questioned  Culture wars and pseudo science  Critical thinking  Listen to the full episode here  Watch the Episodes On Also on Viva!  Spotify  Apple Music 

Georgie Purcell, the Animal Justice Party MP, and a distinguished member of the Victorian Legislative Council representing Northern Victoria, made headlines in 2020 with her courageous inaugural speech.  Despite being the youngest woman ever elected in the state, Georgie faced adversity head-on, openly addressing her past as a stripper and confronting the online abuse and misogyny that followed. Since then she has worked tirelessly for both animals and humans alike. She sits down with Faye to delve into her remarkable journey, tracing her path from activism to the halls of power. Join us as she shares her resilient pursuit of equality and justice, using her platform to advocate for meaningful change. In this conversation, Georgie and Faye discuss topics, such as:   parliament being a 'boys' club   Georgie's early start in activism her recent setback on duck shooting not being banned in Australia  a real need for change in politics and structures globally the incredible work she has achieved to date and what is next    About Our Show   Listen now by clicking the play icon below. We’re also on , , , and .   Get the latest episode, straight to your mobile device or computer. It’s automatic and completely free.   Copyright owned by Viva! Bristol 2024. Not for re-use without our written agreement. All featured music and content used by permission. Produced by Faye Lewis for Viva!.