Freedom of Species

In this episode, Lottie gives ten reasons why being vegan is the kindest choice. Look out for her episode on December 6th 2026 where she’ll give a crash course in how to go vegan, with lots of tips and resources. …continue

Listen in and see if you can think of the answers before those who were playing live! This animal liberation film trivia show is hosted by Savanna, Stephen, Cassie and Nick. We chose this topic in light of the upcoming …continue

Today Lottie spoke to registered dietician and ethical vegan Taylor Wolfram about weight-neutral approaches to health and ethical veganism. Taylor talked us through some of the negative health consequences of weight stigma and rigid ways of eating. She explained an …continue

We discuss the animal liberation themes in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Charlotte’s Web, War Horse and Bold Native. Cassie, Stephen, Julia and Nick are discussing animal liberation movies in light of the upcoming Animal Liberation Film Festival. This festival …continue

Lottie and Hayden discussed how anyone, yes even YOU, can help create social change for important issues like animal justice and the climate. They drew from the book ‘Somebody Should Do Something: How Anyone Can Help Create Social Change’ by Michael Brownstein, …continue

In modern times, over one third of the Earth’s ice-free land is dedicated to animal agriculture, but it was a centuries long journey to transform our diverse world into one big paddock. The British wool industry played a pivotal role …continue

Today Lottie discussed the ethics of human and non-human animal reproduction and adoption. She argues that adopting pets reduces harm and saves lives. But adopting children is not a perfect analogue and removing children from their families and communities often …continue

Nick is joined by criminologists Cassie Pedersen and Stephen Burrell to discuss gender and animals. Some more specific topics we cover are: petromasculinity and intersections between gender and the environment, veganism as a feminist practice but also the way some …continue