The Vegan Report

Dan Shannon, CEO of The Humane League and a leading figure in animal advocacy, discusses what makes his organization stand out as a top animal charity. He explains the tactics used to target large corporations for meaningful change and the importance of focusing on corporate welfare reforms. Shannon highlights the role of government subsidies in sustaining factory farming and the challenges of surveillance against activists. He emphasizes teamwork, learning from failures, and the potential for significant progress in animal rights over the next few decades.

These charities work in ways that are most likely to produce the greatest gains for animals, actively evaluate and improve their programs, and have a demonstrated need for more funding.Learn more about Animal Charity Evaluators: https://animalcharityevaluators.org/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Alisia from Pixabay

What is your idea of the perfect vegan date?Well, I have a suggestion for you. On the weekend of December 6 & 7 the Vegan Christmas Market of Montreal will be in full bloom. It is a delicious initiative bringing together the entire vegan community of Quebec, including many new food vegan entrepreneurs eager to test their products. And I will be there to try everything.This is an amazing opportunity to kick off the holiday season and meet inspiring vegans. Starting with An Pham, the founder of The Vegan Christmas market, as well as Bodhi Gourmet and BOÏDA Outwear.I sat down with her to discuss the 2025 edition of the Market, like the surprises waiting for us. We also talked about Beyond Meat, and the bad press surrounding it. Why mock-meat is not just for new vegans. How dating carnists may be the most effective form of vegan activism. And much more.A special thank you to the restaurant Chai-Yo, which opened its doors for us before opening hours. Sign Up to the 2025 Vegan Christmas Market: https://www.marchenoelvegane.com/Discover Chai-Yo: https://www.chai-yo.ca/Inviting Carnists to the Vegan Christmas Market. With An Pham | Ep. 57 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1771742/The Making of The Vegan Christmas Market of Montreal & Toronto. With An Pham | Ep. 20 https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1232754/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Aspie Duck from Pixabay

Elin Pöllänen is the co-author of the only study exploring the link between the use of psychedelics and how we treat animals. The study is titled "Classic Psychedelics and Human-Animal Relations". Read the study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9266040/Access Kieli's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SZafIXhqrZdZg4VAFI6cl?si=QUvf1RWQT76OdAO5HTrhXQSpecial thanks to Cynthia, Adam (https://www.easyforanimals.com/), Astrid, Christopher (https://nolumberjacks.com/) and Andreas for voicing the testimonials!Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow

The Party Scientist is an entrepreneur, an event planner who has organized (might still be operating) many hiking raves. I discovered him on Instagram, where he regularly promotes his hiking raves through multiple accounts. He opened my eyes on the new trend of hiking raves, a form of animal cruelty I wish to denounce.Authorities put damper on hike rave: https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/authorities-put-damper-on-hike-rave-3055859Why Chickens Don't Belong in your Backyard. https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/2214334/My message to Jacques:Hi Jacques,My name is Rayane, and I am messaging you today about the hiking raves you organize.I am happy for your success. However, can you please consider that your forest raves are disturbing countless animals and insects?Human-generated sounds negatively impacts animals by interfering with communication, foraging, navigation, and reproduction, potentially leading to stress, habitat abandonment, and even injury or death.By avoiding loud music or screams in the forest, you are providing a safe and peaceful environment for innocent beings who struggle to survive.Maybe your groups could wear headphones or organize those raves in the artificial environment of a greenhouse or glasshouse.I hope this message finds you well.Thank you,RayaneFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow

Corey Lee Wrenn, a sociologist and expert in vegan feminism, explores the vital intersection of gender and animal advocacy. She discusses how historical women activists linked animal rights to broader social issues like suffrage and abolition. Wrenn highlights the importance of feminism for effective vegan outreach and examines how gender impacts dietary choices. She also critiques the marginalization of women's contributions in the animal rights movement and emphasizes the need for inclusive activism that challenges traditional gender norms.

Dr. Vasile T. Stănescu is Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Mercer University. His research examines the intersections of climate change, capitalism, and animal agriculture, with a particular focus on corporate greenwashing and environmental communication.Unparalleled Suffering is a multimedia producer who focuses on the plight of nonhuman animals who suffer intentionally violent and degrading acts by humans. He has extensively documented animal welfare conditions across numerous farming operations.Subscribe to Vasile's substack: https://winforanimals.substack.com/Listen to Vasile's Podcast: https://www.winforanimals.orgDiscover Unparalleled Suffering's portfolio: https://www.unparalleledsuffering.org/Covert Art Picture from Unparalleled Suffering.Green Eggs and Ham (critiques locavorism and "humane" farming, and discusses the conservative origins of the humane farming movement): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/388722129_Green_Eggs_and_Ham_The_Myth_of_Sustainable_Meat_and_the_Danger_of_the_LocalSelling Eden: Environmentalism, Local Meat, and the Postcommodity Fetish: https://www.researchgate.netpublication/331415819_Selling_Eden_Environmentalism_Local_Meat_and_the_Postcommodity_FetishWhite Power Milk (discusses the connection between the right wing and the consumption of dairy and meat): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363267122_Animal_Studies_Journal_'White_Power_Milk'_Milk_Dietary_Racism_and_the_'_Alt-Right'_'White_Power_Milk'_Milk_Dietary_Racism_and_the_'Alt-Right'The Omnivore's Deception: https://www.johnsanbonmatsu.com/the-omnivores-deception.htmlFarmed to Fable: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32149324-farm-to-fableThe Ultimate Betrayal: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18087473-the-ultimate-betrayalHappy Meat, Humane Animal Research, and Other Myths: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/216748533-happy-meat-humane-animal-research-and-other-mythsMusic by Rockot from Pixabay

Animetrics is a women-led research and capacity-building organization, founded in 2023 by two economists from Türkiye with PhDs.We specialize in economics, impact evaluation, and research tailored to local contexts. We help animal advocates, especially in the Majority World (also called the ‘Global South') and Muslim communities, use evidence to strengthen their work. Most of the world’s farmed animals live in these regions, yet resources for advocacy are limited. We’re here to change that.Visit Animetrics Now: https://www.animetrics.org/Follow Animetrics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animetrics.research/Follow Animetrics on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/animetrics-research/Email Animetrics: hello@animetrics.orgFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Alisia from Pixabay

Victoria Moran, longtime animal activist and bestselling author, brings her unique perspective on spirituality's role in veganism. She discusses how spirituality can help activists manage burnout and proposes that even atheists can embrace spiritual practices. The conversation also explores why many vegans shy away from organized religion and highlights efforts to engage faith communities in animal advocacy. Victoria shares personal stories of spiritual encounters and offers tips on attracting inspiration to fuel activism. A thought-provoking exchange that bridges compassion and spiritual inquiry!

Seth Ariel Green is a researcher at Stanford's Humane and Sustainable Food Lab, focused on reducing meat consumption. He discusses the significance of meta-analysis in summarizing diverse studies on meat consumption, revealing only small overall effects from various interventions. Seth highlights that choice architecture yielded the best results, while psychology-based interventions showed inconsistency. He notes the challenges of engaging with animal welfare messaging and reveals intriguing findings from a randomized menu trial on plant-based options. Green emphasizes the need for continued testing in this complex arena.