The Vegan Report

We travel to Lebanon to meet an amazing animal rights activist who is harnessing the power of social media to spread the vegan message across the Arab world. Her name is Maya Kawas, she is a Muay Thai fighter and a journalist with over 300K followers on Instagram.We discussed her most recent viral video and the crazy reactions it got from across the Middle East. The gender dynamics in Arab cultures. The Beginning of her vegan journey when her friend was sacrificed for a religious holiday. And much more.Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya_kawas/Maya's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayaxkawasFollow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshow

Rakefet Cohen Ben-Are, research manager at the China Vegan Society, delves into three key tactics of effective advocacy: the concept of vegan default, the identifiable victim effect and making plant-based shopping more convenient. China Vegan Society: https://www.chinavegans.org/China Vegan Society’s report: https://rakefet.life/ChinaVeganSocietyReport2025Identified victim effect: https://rakefet.life/IdentifiedVictimVegan defaults: https://rakefet.life/DefaultChinaVeganSummitLet's connect: rakefetc.biu@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakefetcohen/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

Today, we lift the veil on a world of lies, confusion, spying, corruption and hypocrisy. We expose the Meat Dairy and Egg social media war strategy unleashed against vegans. A real conspiracy of PR Firms, scientists, health experts, environmental organizations and more.To tackle this issue, I have with me Maddy Haughton-Boakes, a Senior Campaigner at Changing Markets Foundation. Changing Markets has been doing amazing work investigating, documenting and reporting on the current mis and dis-information campaign about food systems.For more conversations like this, follow and subscribe to the show. Please consider leaving a good review. And share this episode with the vegans you know. We need to alert our movement of these cowardly tactics.Changing Markets' Reports: https://changingmarkets.org/campaigns/climate-misinformation/Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/Follow The Vegan Report on X: https://x.com/veganreportshowMusic by Grand_Project from Pixabay

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