On today's episode of Vegan Activist Radio I was joined by Animal Rebellion activist Alyssa Berris. Alyssa is an extremely intelligent person, dedicated activist, and someone who is willing to go above and beyond to fight against speciesism and for animal liberation. Listen to our conversation as Alyssa shares about her journey into veganism, activism, how she got involved with Animal Rebellion Turtle Island. Alyssa and her partner Sorin and their animal companions are currently traveling across Canada meeting activists and engaging them in Animal Rebellion.

For today's episode of Vegan Activist Radio I welcomed special guest and animal rights activist Meghan Beattie to the show. Meghan is such an inspiring person, an amazing activist, and dedicated to social justice. Listen to this episode as we discuss bearing witness, challenges we face as activists, burnout, what gives Meghan hope, and how we need to acknowledge the ongoing colonialism in Canada that has so many detrimental impacts for Indigenous people and animals.

On today's episode of Vegan Activist Radio, you will hear Cheryl's favourite songs in 2019 (not songs that were released in 2019!). Vegan Activist Radio will be back in January 2020 will all new episodes and a stellar line up of activist interviews!

On today's episode of Vegan Activist Radio, joining me is Canadian animal rights activist Jevranne Martel. This is Jev's third appearance on Vegan Activist Radio and it is always so wonderful to talk to Jev. Currently, Jev works for Vegan Outreach, where for the past 3 years she has traveled across Canada to Universities and College campuses to talk to students about veganism and animal rights. Jev is such an inspiring and positive person who spreads love wherever she goes. Follow Jevranne Martel on Facebook or Grow Me Love on Instagram and YouTube!

On today's episode I was joined by a very special guest, animal rights activist Simone Scampoli. Simone is from Florence Italy and is an active organizer with the Save Movement and all three branches- health save, climate save, and animal save. Simone was one of the coordinators of he Animal Rebellion that took place in London in October and is currently ramping up for 10 days of activism in Italy in December. Simone is a dedicated activist and it was such a pleasure to speak with him and learn from him about the work he is doing for animals! Simone talks about why bearing witness is so important to remember who we are fighting for, and shared about how momentum driven organizing is changing the movement for animals. Thank you so much Simone for taking the time to be on Vegan Activist Radio!

On today's episode of Vegan Activist Radio, I did a music show instead of having a guest on! The theme of the show was vegan metal/hardcore bands (and just some of my favourite metal/hardcore tunes). Artists featured include: Anthrax, Propagandhi, Under Pressure, Youth of Today, Death, Venom, Heaven Shall Burn, Arch Enemy and more!

On this week's episode of Vegan Activist Radio, animal rights activist, long time vegan, and local musician Todd Kowalski joined me in studio. Todd and I had a great conversation and a lot of fun in studio listening to some old school hardcore bands- Burn, Youth of Today, and Downcast. Listen to the archive to hear Todd's vegan story, how music influenced his adoption of veganism, and the way music is used to influence culture and social justice movements including animal rights. It was a great show, and a big thanks to Todd for taking the time out to come down to the UMFM studio to chat with me.

On today's episode of Vegan Activist Radio, I talk to writer and animal rights activist, Jessica Scott-Reid. Jessica and I had a great conversation about her work as a writer and advocate for the animals, and current issues that are making the news within the animal rights movement. Jessica is a widely published writer, with pieces appearing in Tenderly, Vice, Globe and Mail, Winnipeg Free Press, and so many more. Check out her latest opinion piece in the Globe and Mail on the topic of recognizing fish as a critical animal welfare concern: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-fish-should-be-part-of-the-animal-welfare-conversation/

A big thank you to Jessica for being on Vegan Activist Radio. She is a true inspiration and activist warrior for the animals, I can't wait to have her back on Vegan Activist Radio!

Today's special episode of Vegan Activist Radio Pledge Drive 2019 edition features an interview with Regina based animal rights activist Joe Kratz. Joe is not only an amazing human being but a dedicated and inspiring activist who currently organizes with Regina Pig Save. Joe is a long time vegan and current front line activist who currently co-organizes weekly vigils at Thunder Creek slaughterhouse in Moose Jaw, SK. Joe and I had a great conversation about why it's important to bear witness to meet the victims of animal agriculture and offer love and compassion to the animals. We also discuss the growing animal worldwide animal liberation movement and why it's so important for people to move beyond their comfort zones and and get active for animals!

For this episode of Vegan Activist Radio I had the pleasure of interviewing Nova Scotia based animal rights activist Bill Wilson. Bill is a dedicated activist for the animals and has been involved in a number of initiatives on the East Coast including co-founding the Vegan Education Group in New Brunswick (VEG NB), and helping to bring several animal rights billboard campaigns to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Bill is also currently running as a Candidate for the Animal Protection Party of Canada in the Halifax, NS riding. Thank you to Bill for a great interview!

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In this episode I talk with Michelle Tree, a Winnipeg-based vegan, animal rights activist, health advocate and photographer. Michelle founded the Plant Based Living Winnipeg group, which is a Official Member of PlantPure Nation Communities. The group now has over 1000 members, and holds regular Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) potlucks and other events. Michelle is a wealth of knowledge on the Whole Food Plant Based Diet (WFPB) and has been advocating for animals for many years. Michelle inspires everyone around her (including me) and it was such a pleasure to talk to her for this episode.

Today on Vegan Activist Radio, I had a very special guest join me, Rob McNeil. Rob is an animal rights activist living in London, Ontario and is active with several animal rights groups including the Save Movement, Anonymous for the Voiceless, and DxE. Most recently Rob became interested in building pressure campaigns that focus on amplifying the voice of the animal rights movement, as well as building alliances with other social justice movements. Rob is a dedicated AR activist and we had a great discussion on how his activism has grown since he became vegan, how he keeps hope alive, and how any type of activism we can engage in for animals makes a difference. Rob is also part of the Stop Maple Leaf Violence campaign, please check out the Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/StopMapleLeafViolence/

Listen to the first live show of Vegan Activist Radio in two and a half years! Produced and hosted by Winnipeg based animal rights activist, Cheryl Sobie, Vegan Activist Radio is a new show that will air Mondays at 3pm. Today's episode is especially rad as I was joined by a very special guest, long time animal rights activist, punk rock musician, and vegan, Debbie Wall. Check out the episode as we talk about Debbie's journey into veganism, her foray into activism and her work with SOUL (Speaking Out for Animals), and a entertaining discussion on current issues within the animal rights movement!