You NEED to Use Pressure Campaigns!   In this interview, Jake Conroy - aka The Cranky Vegan - takes us back to his fight against Huntingdon Life Sciences through the SHAC campaign and analyses the effectiveness and strategies of the current vegan movement. Along the way, Jake provides many deep insights and observations into how we can all be more effective and create radical change through pressure campaigning.   Follow Jake @ https://www.youtube.com/@thecrankyvegan   Support his work @ https://www.patreon.com/thecrankyvegan   ..read more

In this interview talked with the amazing advocate, Meira Geyser! To discuss creating a safe space for Jewish animal rights activists, our activism language, banning glue traps, advocating to farmers and farm transitions, all as part of this incredible young activist's journey to animal liberation ..read more

Animals need a good lawyer! Learn how to defend the rights of the animals and the activists fighting for them, through the field of animal law. In this extended edition of Activist ,we learn from Ondine Sherman about her incredible work with Voiceless, ensuring Animal Law is taught in universities and bringing Humane Education to schools across Australia. On top of this Ondine is a prolific author and is inspiring younger generations to be compassionate and think critically through her Animal Allies series. Learn more about Ondine's work at Voiceless here: https://voiceless.org.au/   ..read more

Would you hold a vigil for the animals solo? Sandra Kyle is an award winning activist from New Zealand who does just that, holding a vigil for the animals at least once a week, rain or shine and often alone. Also known as the singing vegan, Sandra has found her own way of bringing a small amount of comfort to the animals she bears witness to. With millions of animals being killed everyday it is Sandra's goal to see an end to animal slaughter and closing of all slaughterhouses by 2025. Join us as we talk with Sandra and learn what it is like to be there for the animals day in, day out ..read more

Learn how to expose cruelty and stop animal abuse with Lex Rigby of UK charity, Viva! In this episode of Activist, Lex Rigby takes us on her journey from defending the oceans with Sea Shepherd to conducting and coordinating successful investigations on farms within the UK. Along the way Lex provides many useful insights into how we can all become involved and save lives. Learn more about Lex's work at Viva! https://viva.org.uk/ Get involved with Sea Shepherd: https://www.seashepherdglobal.org/get-involved/ Activist is a show designed to give you insights, tactics and strategies for becoming a ..read more

Would you run 100 miles for the animals? Vegan ultra athlete Josh Howell recently did just that! As an outstanding plant powered sportsman and passionate animal rights activist, Josh successfully combines the two, setting an example to other plant based athletes that you can do it for the animals, not just health. A must watch episode for sporting activists and those wanting to combine their passions and their advocacy ..read more

Ever dreamed of being a voice for the animals in Parliament? In this interview with the Hon. Emma Hurst, MP we learn about the importance of legislative change and why it is so crucial to advocate in the political sphere. As an MP for the Animal Justice Party in NSW, Emma works tirelessly on behalf of ALL animals, to ensure they are represented and their plights are heard. You won’t want to miss this episode ..read more

In this episode of Activist we meet the incredible advocate Justin Barker to learn about his success and strategy in taking on the zoo industry and also talk about his powerful story brought to life in his new book "Bear Boy". Justin Barker began campaigning for captive animals at age 13 and created a huge amount of media attention for his cause. Justin's story is both inspiring and heartwarming as it shows what we can all achieve for the animals through hard work and tenacity.   Order Bear Boy: The True Story of a Boy, Two Bears, and the Fight to Be Free: https://bookshop.org/books/bear ..read more

Juliet Gellatley is the founder and director of campaigning charity Viva! For four decades Juliet has been at the forefront of animal rights campaigning in the UK and has led many successful campaigns. One of the most notable investigations undertaken by Viva! was the exposure of Hogwoods pig farm. The horrific undercover footage led to the farm's closure and major supermarket chains being forced to stop defending animal abuse amongst their suppliers. In this interview, Juliet gives many insights into effective advocacy and how Viva! has been able to create change for the animals ..read more

On the second of every month, thousands of vegan activists unite across the globe to raise awareness of the plight billions of animals endure every day on their way to slaughter. In this moving and enlightening episode, Izzy Jacobus founder of Animals First On The Second explains his inspiration and drive behind what has become a rapidly growing global movement. If you haven't heard of AFOTS yet, this is perfect opportunity to learn more and get involved.   "Each day, millions of farm animals are starved on their way to slaughter. On the Second day of every month, we fast in protest of th ..read more