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Veganism, Socialism and Capitalism: Introducing Meg to the FoS Team

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On this show we welcome our newest team member, Meg! Nick and Meg discuss a wide range of topics including: Meg’s journey when it comes to thinking about our obligations towards other animals, avoiding centring humans in animal liberation struggles, connections between veganism and socialism, and finally, capitalism, class and veganism.  Links: 2018 Gallup poll on vegans and vegetarians in the US: https://news.gallup.com/poll/238328/snapshot-few-americans-vegetarian-vegan.aspx ‘Cost of groceries prompts family to give up meat to stick to household budget’, article by Sally Rafferty: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-21/cost-of-groceries-prompts-family-to-give-up-meat-/100842462   Music: Animal liberation by Los Fastidios: https://www.losfastidios.net/ The Brown Snake by Thelma Plum: https://www.thelmaplum.com/ Fuck the Bourgeoisie by Feral: https://2feral.bandcamp.com/track/fuck-the-bourgeoisie Hey There Boomer, It’s Not OK by Urban Cafe Crew: https://urbancafecrew.bandcamp.com/track/hey-there-boomer-its-not-ok  You can buy a Freedom of Species shirt to support our show and 3CR! The shirts are only $15 and they are available in a range of styles and colours. The fitted shirts are available in small, large and extra-large: https://3cr-shop.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/freedom-of-species-semi-fitted-tshirt?variant=40295131938980 The looser fit shirts are available in XX-large: https://3cr-shop.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/freedom-of-species-loose-fitted-tshirt?variant=40295156023460

A weekly show hosted by Melbourne-based animal advocates, presenting local and international interviews, presentations, and music from this vibrant social justice movement. The show is broadcast on 3CR Community Radio 855AM

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Go Vegan Campaigns: do they advance or detract from animal liberation?

Freedom of Species 22 January 2023

  In our first show back for 2023 we talk about some popular Go Vegan campaigns such as Veganuary that encourage people to try adopting a vegan diet for 30 days and provide email support resources and cookbooks. We discuss whether these …continue

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Wicked: For Animals?

Freedom of Species 25 January 2026

Claire, Ruby, Lottie and Nick discuss the animal rights themes in the Wicked movie series. We also explore representations of racism and ableism in the movies, as well as connections between racism, ableism and animal oppression.  Music: Animal Liberation by Los Fastidios: …continue

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Reddit Stories Featuring the New TikTok Trend, Saucing! (Summer Special)

Freedom of Species 18 January 2026

On this Summer Special, Claire, Ruby, Hayden and Nick discuss Reddit stories through a social justice lens. The stories cover: appropriate attire for meeting your partner’s parents, surprise birthdays, TikTok trends, sparkling water, leave for work to care for companion …continue

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