Vegan Week

The University of Exeter has found that around half of 18-26 year olds considered ditching meat during their childhood, with the main reason being their disgust at learning about where it comes from. So is the future vegan? Or is it all just talk? This week David, Kate & Dominic discuss this news story as well as several others amongs the animal rights & vegan headlines from the last seven days. Thanks Shane for compiling this week's show content; thanks to Anthony for editing. 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.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/16/wisconsin-beagle-research-facility-shut-down https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-fight-screwworm-cattle-agriculture/ https://unchainedtv.com/2026/06/17/carriage-horse-central-park-teen-killed/ https://vegconomist.com/gastronomy-food-service/meatless-farm-enters-wider-bidfood-network-school-sausage-launch-at-core/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2djv2dyp0o?fbclid=IwY2xjawSePYBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeOMjh_N5EngDAYxzEAYQACrRven5XmPDPKv71p4nhzD3NWxVMqPmsA52hYGI_aem_XNcWNrblozprYsOsLHHbOg https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/06/08/denmarks-pig-election-leads-to-major-reforms-for-farm-animals/ https://www.brusselstimes.com/2182753/while-europe-debates-ultra-processed-food-the-meat-industry-hides-in-plain-sight https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/children-and-teenagers-meat-free-diets/ **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Dominic, David & Kate

Well...sort of. The fact is that many of the headlines surrounding Georgina Owen's untimely death are focussing on her veganism...closely linked to her B12 deficiency. But what should we make of this? Is this a necessary health warning? Stigmatisation? Or something else. This week Shane & Anthony discuss this news story as well as several others amongs the animal rights & vegan headlines from the last seven 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.cambsnews.co.uk/cambridge-national-animal-rights-day-2026-animal-advocates-gather/ https://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/animal-rights-campaigners-urge-pope-to-condemn-bullfighting-during-spain-visit/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/vegan-foods-to-get-official-fssai-logo-from-july-2027/articleshow/131499808.cms https://nation.cymru/news/animal-rights-protesters-storm-cardiff-tui-store-over-support-for-orca-prisons/ https://www.greenpeace.org/international/story/82929/the-2-5-billion-secret-what-the-worlds-largest-meat-company-is-hiding-in-nigeria/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62rpn2377po https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/05/global-meat-supply-chicken-pork-fao-report https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2026-06-04/father-of-woman-whose-vegan-diet-made-her-delusional-wants-meaningful-change https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/various/migros-advertising-animal-rights-activists-lodge-a-complaint/91545603 **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Ant & Shane

According to the Guardian this week, Lord Howe Island in the Pacific Ocean is now a biodiverse paradise for insects & other creepy crawlies. Hooray! And all it took was a 2019 programme mandating the killing of nearly a third of a million mice & rats. Sigh. Of course. This week Carlos is back on the pod, discussing this news story as well as several others amongs the animal rights & vegan headlines from the last seven 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.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/27/lord-howe-island-got-rid-of-its-rats-and-mice-now-cockroaches-and-bugs-are-bouncing-back https://worldanimalnews.com/2026/06/02/alaska-court-allows-killing-of-black-brown-bears-despite-ongoing-lawsuit/?shem=rimspwouoe https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/03/antibiotics-use-in-livestock-rise-un-fao?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://www.lincsonline.co.uk/spalding/news/holly-is-one-of-those-statistics-new-figures-show-3-000-an-9468199/?shem=rimspwouoe https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/28/elephant-happy-dies-at-55-after-being-euthanized-at-bronx-zoo/?shem=rimspwouoe **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Ant & Carlos

Like gold prospectors keeping their ear to the ground, so many of us are desperate to find the optimal source of folk who are just waiting to become vegan & improve outcomes for animals...and it turns out they're all hanging around the cruelty-free lipstick aisle! This week, Shane, Kate & Mark read behind the headlines & give their commentary on the week's animal rights & vegan news from across the globe. 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.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/21/hen-review-plucky-chicken-beats-the-odds-in-weirdly-uplifting-survival-story?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/15/france-to-move-marineland-orcas-to-spain-before-summer/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/22/former-pakistani-official-calls-for-stronger-animal-welfare-protections-ahead-of-eid/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/25/more-than-1600-monkeys-found-for-sale-on-social-media-in-the-us/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjep159x1njo https://bbc.com/news/articles/c172zyqwrzdo?shem=rimspwouoe https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/uk-ammonia-pollution-hotspots-factory-farms/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/20/around-4000-sheep-and-goats-die-after-ship-sinks-near-oman/ https://www.euractiv.com/news/ireland-under-fire-for-downplaying-climate-impact-of-cattle/?shem=rimspwouoe https://morethanmeatstheeye.substack.com/p/cruelty-free-consumers-vegan-advocacy https://vegconomist.com/studies-numbers/plant-proteins-now-cheaper-processed-meat-germany-uk/ **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Shane, Mark & Kate

The bulltproof logic of so-called 'exotic meat' company The Lions Kingdom, who also declare themselves to be sellers of 'ethical meat'. Even this isn't as ridiculous as the story of the person who narrowly escaped fatal injuries after entering a tiger's enclosure in Germany... As ever, we read behind the headlines and for this episode it's Anthony, Paul & Sahne with their magnifying glasses out & analysing the week's animal rights & vegan headlines. 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.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/05/17/two-baby-cows-were-saved-slaughter-their-rescue-is-now-documentary/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFlibYYrvuQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qb-9Q0YhVA https://www.instagram.com/p/DYd0Q_ZjnOs/?igsh=ZzAyYmZtY2Q3eHVl https://www.countytimes.co.uk/news/26117870.peta-want-tombstone-sheep-killed-powys-a489-crash/ https://worldanimalnews.com/2026/05/18/rhino-poaching-kingpin-big-joe-shot-dead-in-south-africa-amid-ongoing-rhino-horn-crisis/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2ev3p14kvlo https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/14/seafood-company-abuse-claims-fish-farming?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy217yw7nxo https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2205613/sainsburys-launches-different-meats-stores# https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2205824/donkey-rides-uk-seaside-resort-banned/amp https://www.agtechnavigator.com/Article/2026/05/18/are-climate-goals-undermining-animal-welfare-in-uk-livestock/ https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/05/seabed-life-triples-after-bottom-trawling-ban-in-scotland-protected-area/ **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Shane, Anthony & Paul

Being a 'prok producer' can't be much fun as it is...so maybe it's just out of good grace that UK supermarket Morrisons is dropping several of its suppliers, citing a "challenging economic climate". As ever, we read behind the headlines and for this episode it's David, Paul & Dominic with their magnifying glasses out & analysing the week's animal rights & vegan headlines. 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.fgr.co.uk/news/partnership-vegan-trademark-26/ https://bnrnews.bg/en/post/469799/animal-rights-activists-demand-humane-treatment-of-newborn-calves https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/cooke-again-accused-of-animal-welfare-violations/2-1-1990027 https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/lidl-two-kinds-of-vegan-caviar/ https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/You-can-get-a-free-tattoo-and-vegan-steak-sandwich-in-London-next-weekend/61653/ https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/markets-and-trends/meat-prices/morrisons-abattoir-serves-notice-to-pig-producers https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/11/joey-carbstrong-arrested-after-new-animal-cruelty-investigation/ https://www.newsletter.co.uk/country-and-farming/anger-at-deeply-insulting-ideological-attack-balmoral-show-billboard-from-animal-rights-activists-pushing-dairy-farmers-to-go-vegan-8541777 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/chris-packham-british-asa-b2975409.html & https://www.farmersguardian.com/news/4529588/ahdb-scores-victory-chris-packham-eat-balanced-campaign-row#:~:text=AHDB's%20Let's%20Eat%20Balanced%20campaign,from%20TV%20naturalist%20Chris%20Packham. https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/meatly-raises-104m-to-build-europes-largest-cultivated-meat-facility/2135425.article https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/ben-jerrys-doggy-desserts-accidentally-vegan/ **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Dominic, David & Paul

How long until folk switch from saying "veganism" is so expensive, to "veganism is just the cheap option". Either way, latest research from the Good Food Institute suggests that buying some plant-based meats in the UK could save folk money (compared to if they were buying the animal counterpart). Mark, Shane & Anthony dissect this story amongst several others from the last 7 days of animal rights & vegan news. 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.poultryworld.net/the-industrymarkets/market-trends-analysis-the-industrymarkets-2/intensive-pig-and-poultry-farming-in-the-ammonia-spotlight/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8jv8322z88o https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/animal-cruelty-7032335-May2026/ https://qrnews.kz/en/news/animal-cruelty-fines-to-increase-and-penalties-to-be-strengthened-5MF21 https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/companies-not-following-through-on-welfare-commitments-report-warns/718417.article https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/plant-based-diet-cuts-climate-impact-by-more-than-half-412359 https://www.pcrm.org/news/health-nutrition/vegan-diet-during-pregnancy-shows-no-difference-health-outcomes-babies https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/world/europe/france-orcas-killer-whales.html?unlocked_article_code=1.gVA._MxP.TTttZdvwtBmY&smid=nytcore-ios-share veganfoodandliving.com/news/plant-based-prices-cheaper-beef/ https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/happening-now-peta-bulls-encased-in-cement-arrested-while-blocking-pepsico-hq-to-protest-animal-abuse-in-sugar-supply-chain/ **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Shane, Mark & Ant

The latest plot twist in the Ridglan Farms actions is surprisingly corporate...and seems to be resulting in the dogs being released! But how do Anthony, Julie & Shane feel about millions of dollars being given to the 'jailors' of these innocent beings? The trio dissect this story amongst several others from the last 7 days of animal rights & vegan news. 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.northern-times.co.uk/news/we-took-no-pleasure-in-disturbing-golfers-say-animal-right-433600/ https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/breaking-first-ever-investigation-into-wool-farm-with-ties-to-hm-group-reveals-extreme-cruelty-to-sheep/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/04/25/sloth-world-shut-down-after-31-die-in-florida/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/01/greenpeace-interrupts-meeting-of-meat-giant-jbs/ https://vegconomist.com/studies-numbers/global-veganism-data-major-blind-spot-faunalytics-report-finds/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c87q0l5zpj1o https://news.mongabay.com/2026/04/as-walk-for-peace-begins-in-sri-lanka-activists-call-for-animal-rights/ https://www.fox6now.com/news/ridglan-farms-beagles-fate-major-announcement-coming-thursday https://www.independent.co.uk/news/wisconsin-madison-florida-alabama-b296765html3. https://www.fwi.co.uk/livestock/poultry/defra-defends-poultry-stats-amid-claims-25m-birds-missing https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/europe-plant-protein-legumes-fava-bean-demand-health-cost/ **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Shane, Julie & Ant

If a couple of dozen activists can liberate 23 dogs in March, how many dogs can be liberated by a thousand activists in April? Tragically, none. But is the national news coverage worth it in the long run? Anthony, Julie & Mark dissect this story amongst several others from the last 7 days of animal rights & vegan news. 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.motoringresearch.com/car-news/mercedes-benz-c-class-vegan-interior/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8x72lvlgwlo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cp864m61d0mo https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/moby-pledges-coachella-profits-animal-rights/ https://www.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26042148.greggs-update-vegan-sausage-roll-supply-problems/ https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/19/us/animal-rights-protest-wisconsin https://www.democracynow.org/2026/4/21/ridglan_farms_animal_rescue_robinson_dane4dogs https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/04/18/live-rescue-of-2000-beagles-begins-day-early-at-us-facility/ https://ourworldindata.org/most-people-care-about-farm-animals-our-food-system-doesnt-reflect-that https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c24882dem6po https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/04/22/iceland-faces-pressure-over-possible-return-of-fin-whale-hunt/ https://www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026/04/21/mp-leads-cross-party-call-for-mandatory-animal-welfare-labelling-on-meat-products/ https://www.nutritioninsight.com/news/tosla-geltor-signaling-collagen-shot-beauty-supplement.html **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Mark, Julie & Ant

The Labour Party's U-Turn on banning fur & foie gras has reduced Paul to...disappointment. Ouch! He is joined by Julie & Dominic this week for a critical and analytical eye on the last seven days of animal rights and vegan news. 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.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/animal-charity-overwhelmed-rabbits-pets-33764579.amp https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15732079/amp/animal-rights-activist-frees-lobster.html https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/38762583/vegan-prisoners-religion-rights-prison-diet-shake-up/v https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/colombia-to-euthanize-cocaine-hippos-pablo-escobar/ https://www.fwi.co.uk/livestock/health-welfare/livestock-diseases/bovine-tb/defra-awards-15m-badger-vaccination-contract https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/04/14/us-authorities-seize-50000-shark-fins-worth-over-one-million-dollars/ https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/apr/07/peter-greste-court-finding-animal-cruelty-footage-grave-consequences-press-freedom-ntwnfb?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/02/maryland-20-year-sentence-pet-crematorium-scam?CMP=share_btn_url https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/05/labour-back-down-foie-gras-fur-bans-eu-trade-deal?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! Dominic, Paul & Kate

After nine years, and much hard slog, we're delighted to report that Hogwood Farm in Warwickshire, UK, is to be shut down! It's not all good news this week, but Paul, Julie & Ant nonetheless bring their critical and analytical eye to the last seven days of animal rights and vegan news. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL **************** 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.rspca.org.uk/w/whatwedo/press/shocking-multi-animal-welfare-image-ai-generated https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/etsy-bans-animal-fur-as-industry-sentiments-continue-to-shift/2026040387275 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/03/animal-welfare-group-in-mijas-say-hunting-efforts-driving-wild-boars-into-towns/ https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25998110.protesters-call-end-animal-sales-pets-home/ https://www.farminguk.com/news/orf-found-on-nearly-90-of-uk-sheep-farms-study-reveals_68294.html https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/04/06/robot-lawnmowers-killing-hedgehogs-calls-for-a-ban-in-germany/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/04/05/us-removes-protections-for-rare-whale-species-in-gulf-of-mexico/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74v0lglw05o https://www.newgreektv.com/news-in-english-for-greeks/greece/item/38655-greek-vegans-protest-against-easter-lamb-and-goat-slaughter **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Julie, Paul & Ant

It's not that we're having existential thoughts or anything...but this week, we just wanted to take a moment to reflect on the very nature of vegan & animal rights news. Why do we report on it? What counts as 'news'? And how can different forms of animal rights news help...or even harm the movement? For this episode Anthony, Julie & Shane get philosophical & reflective over the last (nearly) three years of Enough of the Falafel. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL **************** 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. **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Julie, Shane & Ant

Yes that's right, regular falafellers Anthony & Dominic have a new podcast where they rage over which Elton John album they like the best. Episode One drops today so look us up; we'd love it if you gave it a go. Thanks! Ant & Dom