Episode Details

Our remit at EOTF is global, and so we've been delighted to come across a whole host of stories from around the world that point to progress, hope & in some cases, immediately improved outcomes for animals. In this episode, Shane & Ant dissect nine bits of recent news from the vegan & animal rights space.

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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.

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This week's stories:

https://www.humaneworld.org/en/blog/south-korea-ends-bear-bile-industry 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/01/02/florida-launches-animal-cruelty-database-under-dexters-law/ 

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2025-12-31/defense-bill-ends-experiments-animals-20260188.html 

https://vegconomist.com/studies-numbers/report-google-searches-veganism-outpace-climate-change-flexitarianism-mainstream-globally/ 

https://theinkswindon.substack.com/p/a-sad-day-for-swindon-as-the-greyhounds 

https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/vegan-diet-kids-plant-based-nutrition-children-study/ 

https://abc7ny.com/post/animal-rights-advocates-hold-city-hall-rally-carriage-horse-owners-block-veterinary-exams/18332881/ 

https://nypost.com/2025/12/31/us-news/nycs-horse-carriages-must-get-city-vet-inspection-or-have-license-revoked-11th-hour-adams-order/ 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3r1lx75nl8o#:~:text=A%20ban%20on%20unofficial%20fireworks,spent%20on%20them%20this%20year. 

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/01/03/fireworks-cause-fear-and-missing-pets-in-the-netherlands/   (my pick of the week)

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/fashion/luxury-fashion-rick-owens-ban-fur/ 

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Shane & Ant