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Dotsie Bausch won an olympic medal in cycling and went on to create Switch4Good to wake people up to the dangers of dairy. She is known for her gutsy, and often outrageous, campaigns designed to get people to pay attention to a subject too many ignore at their own peril. Now, Dotsie has enlisted artificial intelligence and the memory of Ronald Reagan to remind people that their hard-earned tax dollars are being used to prop up an industry that is hurting the environment, people and animals. Along with her partner-in-cause Jason Wrobel, Dotsie tells it like it is to UnchainedTV’s Jane Velez-Mitchell. Anyone from the dairy industry is invited on any time to respond. Visit https://switch4good.org/ for more.

#UnchainedTV with reaction to the movie sparking a movement to end fur in fashion forever. Ending Real Fur is streaming now for FREE on UnchainedTV and getting rave reviews. Watch parties are being held around the U.S. to promote the award-winning film that features fashion legend Tim Gunn of Making the Cut and Project Runway fame calling fur a completely unnecessary waste of lives that must end. Lingerie demonstrations are also being held by people who would rather go almost naked than wear an animal who was tortured for fur or - for that matter - for leather, wool, down, etc. Now, let’s hear from the Watch Party Hosts who gathered friends and family to view Ending Real Fur. Ellen Dent in Pennsylvania, Tonia Carrier in Michigan, Niloofar Askgharian in Texas, Rachel Ejsmont in New York and Jeff Hoffman and Karen La Cava in Los Angeles. UnchainedTV’s Jane Velez-Mitchell hosts.

More Angelinos are joining the battle to stop a destructive and highly unpopular plan to bulldoze LA’s Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve. LA’s last coastal wetlands, near Marina del Rey, is home to upwards of 2,000 species, including threatened and endangered species. Some estimate there are up to a million beings, large and small, who would have no place to go if the one square mile of wild land is bulldozed…. Foxes, owls, egrets, cormorants, pelicans, snakes, herons, butterflies, to name a few of the species. In May, a judge brought the bulldozing plans to “a screeching halt” (is how the LA Times described the ruling) saying California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Environmental Impact Report was flawed and failed to account for flood risks! But the CDFW continues to try and move forward even though about 40 people testified against it at a recent hearing with virtually zero testimony in support of the ecologically unsound plan. URGENT: Please denounce the bulldozing plan by emailing your opposition to: BWERcomments@wildlife.ca.gov (Put “Ballona REIR Scoping Comment” in the subject line) Now, Defend Ballona Wetland’s Marcia Hanscomm Wendy-Sue Rosen’s Protect Ballona Wetlands and In Defense of Animals’ Lisa Levinson join UnchainedTV’s Jane Velez-Mitchell to break it down. Visit https://defendballonawetlands.org/ to get involved.

At least 2/3rds of Americans are overweight or obese. This is a crisis causing unnecessary disease and death. It's also causing our health care costs to skyrocket, costs paid for by you, the taxpayer. In short, obesity has ramifications across our society. And, with the relentless rise of calorie-dense fast food, the crisis is getting worse. Luckily, there are solutions. Deepa Deshmukh, MPH,RDN,CDE,BC-ADM, is an award-winning dietitian and nutrition specialist with a very specific and proven method to drop the excess pounds. In 2020, Deepa was recognized as one of the Top 10 Dietitians in the country by Today’s Dietitian Publication for her innovative approach to health and wellness. So, if you've got a problem with your weight, now is the time to learn and implement solutions. The good news? You do not have to sacrifice taste. For more info. visit: https://nutritionistdeepa.com/

Meet the man behind the movie that could end fur farming in Canada. Taimoor Choudhry’s transformation from a high flying consumer of luxury goods to a passionate animal activist started when he asked a simple question: Who am I wearing? It turned out his fur trim was from a dog. Being a dog lover, this turned his world upside down. His award-winning film Ending Real Fur features Tim Gunn of Project Runway and Making the Cut fame, Arch Enemy lead vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk and many others. It will debut THIS BLACK FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24th on UNCHAINEDTV at 4:30pm Pacific/7:30pm Eastern, followed by a LIVE Q&A with Tim Gunn & Alissa White-Gluz. Mark your calendars! It will also be available for you to view after the premiere. To watch, visit: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse Now, hear the incredible story behind this groundbreaking film!

Mercy for Animals has just released an undercover investigation into a Nebraska pig farm that documents extreme suffering by mother pigs kept in crates barely larger than their bodies, repeatedly impregnated against their will. If this upsets you, there is something you can do now: stop eating animals. Mercy for Animals is also a leading voice fighting the proposed EATS Act, being pushed by pro-meat/dairy industry lawmakers. The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act would wipe out numerous state laws that ban the sale of eggs or meat from animals kept in extreme confinement, like pig gestation crates. MFA is urging all animal lovers to reach out to your U.S. Senators and Members of Congress NOW to say VOTE NO on the EATS Act. Here is the petition link. Takes 5 seconds to do it. MFA says PLEASE FILL IT OUT NOW! CLICK THIS LINK TO PETITION: https://act.mercyforanimals.org/eats-act For more info and to get involved visit: https://mercyforanimals.org/

Rowdy Girl - The story of a Texas cattle rancher who went vegan! This is an extraordinary new film about former country singer, Renee King-Sonnen, who turned her husband's Texas cattle ranch into a vegan sanctuary for rescued cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys and other innocent beings. UnchainedTV interviews Renee and the filmmaker, Jason Goldman. This film brilliantly reveals one woman's journey to compassion. It's told in a way that is both emotionally moving and hilarious. Every moment of this film is authentic. You are right there with Renee and Tommy as they transform and help other Texans to transform. This is a MUST SEE MOVIE. Even the soundtrack is like no other! Find out why! Film Synopsis: Unable to come to terms with the cruel reality of animal agriculture, a former Texas cattle rancher goes vegan and transforms her husband's beef operation into a farmed animal sanctuary. When their story goes viral, she realizes her true calling: to help farmers transition to plant-based and end their business of animal agriculture. Rowdy Girl showcases the inspiring work of an animal activist who has been on both sides and proves that there is a common ground between farmers and vegans - a shared mission of compassion and sustainability. Goldman is the film's director/producer. It was edited by Pilar Rico. The famed musician Moby is executive producer. Greg Beauchamp and Carter Collins are co-executive producers. For more info: https://www.wildgrowthmedia.com/films/rowdy-girl https://watch.unchainedtv.com/rowdy-girl-sanctuary-1 https://rowdygirlsanctuary.org/ Ticket links for the next events: Whole Planet Spirituality Retreat (Oct 19-21): https://thespiritualforum.org/retreat Seoul Animal Film Festival (Oct 21, 23): https://www.saff.kr/movie/?post_id=2218 San Francisco Veg Fest (Oct 29): http://roxie.com/film/rowdy-girl/

As the number of vegans grows, so too does the number of vegans who say they’re experiencing discrimination at school or at work. Some of these vegans are taking cases to court, relying on both international conventions and national laws. Now meet a panel of experts in this field who are leading the fight for fairness for those who choose compassion in their choice of of food, clothing and entertainment. The Vegan Society's International Rights Network founder Dr. Jeanette Rowley from the UK, plaintiff Astrid Prevost from Paris, attorney Jerold “Jerry” Friedman from California and attorney Wade Poziomka from Canada join UnchainedTV’s Jane Velez-Mitchell for this fascinating conversation.

Who is going to save the planet and how? It’s the Greta Thunberg generation that has the most to lose as the climate crisis worsens. So, these Gen Zers, along with some Gen Alphas (born from 2010 on) are organizing to create solutions. Mission One? End factory farming of animals, which is destroying our planet with climate change, habitat destruction, biodiversity loss, water pollution, human health problems, and more. Now, the New Roots Institute is training tomorrow’s leaders with year-long fellowships for students motivated to dig deeper into the impacts, and solutions, of factory farming—while being trained in effective communication, advocacy, and leadership skills. UnchainedTV’s Jane Velez-Mitchell unpacks this unique program with LA’s Lead Educator Natalie Amezcua and Parker Do, a senior at UCLA and an alumni of the New Roots Leadership Program. For more visit: https://www.newrootsinstitute.org/

Shocking new developments in the Open Rescue Trial in Sonoma County, California. Numerous animal activists were initially arrested for the rescue of about 70 chickens and ducks from 3 factory farms in 2018 & 2019. They say they have the legal right to rescue suffering animals. Now, only ONE defendant remains, charged with conspiracy and trespassing, Wayne Hsiung, co-founder of Direct Action Everywhere, a large animal rights organization considered a threat to the meat industry. Is the government trying to “cut the head off the snake” as one prosecutor is alleged to have declared? Why is the defense gagged and defense witnesses forced to appear in court, prior to the start of trial? Our expert panel includes former Assistant DA Nathan Semmel, TheirTurn’s Donny Moss, OMG! LA host Michelle Celestino, Animal Alliance’s Ellen Dent, Action Hour’s Lindsey Baker and DxE’s Carla Cabral, LIVE at the courthouse. UnchainedTV’s Jane Velez-Mitchell hosts this panel.

UnchainedTV Exclusive Interview! It’s the animal rights disruption making headlines across the globe. Now, for the first time, the 3 women who took over the runway at New York Fashion Week 2023, to make a statement about the cruelty of leather, speak. They reveal how and why they did it to UnchainedTV’s Jane Velez-Mitchell. Comic journalist, actress and vegan activist Jamie Logan jumped on the runway, as Anna Wintour and Jennifer Lopez looked on, and strutted with a sign that said Coach: Leather Kills. Right in front of her was well-known activist Sasha Monik Zemmel in body paint that resembled an animal without skin. Capturing the action on video was noted NYC activist Rachel Levy. They owned the show…until security tackled. We invite Coach or any other industry rep on at any time.

Watch out DC! The Youth Steering Committee is on the case! YSC is made up of students who are passionate about promoting climate-friendly, plant-based food to save our planet, animals, and people. These students create campaigns to change federal policies and encourage K-12 schools to adopt plant-based, sustainable menus and end factory farming. These young advocates are working to push a bill through Congress: The Healthy Future Students and Earth Pilot Program Act. The YSC was formed by Chilis on Wheels and Friends of the Earth. Eloísa Trinidad, the Executive Director of Chilis on Wheels, and 3 of the students in the Youth Steering Committee, Nitya Jakka, Nancy Zhang and Jasmine Hsieh, join us to talk about how they’re saving the planet. Learn more here: https://www.instagram.com/plantpowered.ysc/

Act now! ??The National Park Service (NPS) wants YOUR, the public's, input by Sept. 25th, on their wonderful proposed action to remove the 3-mile-long fence at Point Reyes National Seashore that keeps the Tule Elk from water access, causing the slow, gruesome deaths of hundreds of elk. ?Now, the NPS is recommending dismantling the elk fence! Yay! But, they need to know that it’s a popular proposal. The meat/dairy industry is on the other side, wanting the precious resources for their ranches. PLEASE SAY: YES, get rid of the fence! It’s quick & easy — take 3 minutes! COMMENT: I agree with your 'preferred alternative B' to remove the fence. Click here: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/commentForm.cfm?documentID=131377 Speak for the Tule Elk and against the cattle/dairy industry that’s been pushing to remove the Elk. Jack Gescheidt of The Tree Spirit Project and Fleur Dawes of In Defense of Animals bring us the latest on this breaking news, life-or-death story!

Find out how PETA blew the lid off US-funded animal experiments in Colombia! That led to the shutdown of two animal laboratories! Now, U.S. representatives Dina Titus (D-NV-01) and Troy Nehls (R-TX-22) have introduced the Cease Animal Research Grants Overseas (CARGO) Act! This would bar the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from funding animal experiments in foreign laboratories. The horrific Columbian labs got $17-million in US tax dollars before authorized seized 100 monkeys and 180 mice and filed charges against the couple running the dump. The NIH doesn’t even inspect the labs they throw billions at…Yes over $2 billion in one decade to foreign labs torturing animals… including China and Russia. Help us get this law passed! Sent auto-letter to your gov reps here! It takes a second: https://support.peta.org/page/54613/action/1?locale=en-US PETA’s Lab Investigations team leaders Kathy Guillermo and Dr. Magnolia Martínez break it down for us.

#UnchainedTV Talks to the New Vegan WINNER of the Food Network’s Hit Show! Taylor Herbert is one half of Denver’s The Easy Vegan, which just WON The Great Food Truck Race on the Food Network. The other winning half, Alexi Mandolini, is busy cooking! The Easy Vegan, a queer-owned, pop-up kitchen, won a $50,000 prize after finishing first on the Food Network's 16th season of The Great Food Truck Race.” The final leg of the competition was at Bestie’s Vegan Paradise in LA!

UnchainedTV takes you behind the scenes of 3 of its most popular shows. One is a raw cooking show. One is a nostalgic, yet plant-based, reimagining of America's favorite comfort foods. One is a wild show that veers from the kitchen to the streets of New York. Learn what drives these accomplished women and why they are on a mission. The UNcooking Show, Vintage Veg and Jamie's Corner... the stars of these shows reveal their passion!

Why you might be meeting the next J. K. Rowling or Stephen King... or both! DEAR TUI, a Warning is a fascinating novel about the demise of our planet, seen through the eyes of a 9-year-old girl, written by prolific author M C Ronen. Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/M.-C-Ronen/author/B07QDVSCRK Also, Thing: Inside the Struggle for Animal Personhood. Comic artists Sam Machado and Cynthia Sousa Machado tell the story of Happy, the elephant and the struggle to get her rights in a court of law. This is the first graphic nonfiction book about the animal personhood movement. Sam and Cynthia are the-husband-and-wife team behind the cartoon, I Got This.” Their editorial cartoons have been found in the Guardian, The New Republic and Redbook. Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/Thing-Inside-Struggle-Animal-Personhood-ebook/dp/B0C1W53MRJ

In AMERICA GOES VEGAN!, author Glen Merzer explains why a plant-based diet is the best hope for America and the world, and Tracy Childs provides recipes that adapt America's favorite comfort foods to make that transition as delicious as it will be glorious for our health and the environment. If America goes vegan, the world is likely to follow, and this book was designed to show how easy that can be, if only we make the effort. Meet the authors, Glen Merzer and Tracy Childs, as UnchainedTV's Jane Velez-Mitchell conducts this fascinating interview.

UnchainedTV speaks with one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between Judaism and veganism. Professor Richard Schwartz, Ph.D. is the author of numerous books, including: Vegan Revolution: Saving Our World, Revitalizing Judaism; Judaism and Vegetarianism; Judaism and Global Survival; Mathematics and Global Survival; and Who Stole My Religion? Revitalizing Judaism and Applying Jewish Values to Help Heal Our Imperiled Planet. He has also been published in the Jerusalem Post and has more than 250 articles at JewishVeg.org/schwartz. He is President Emeritus of Jewish Veg (www.JewishVeg.org); President, Society Of Ethical and Religious Vegetarians (SERV): And associate producer of A SACRED DUTY (www.JewishVeg.org/ASacredDuty). UnchainedTV founder Jane Velez-Mitchell conducts the interview.

This VoiceAmerica/UnchainedTV podcast is devoted to dogs! America’s dogs would be one of the largest meat-eating countries in the world, were they their own nation. So… since the human companions of dogs are presumably animal lovers, how can they reduce the number of animals killed while still giving their dogs all the nutrients their animals need? The answer is: nutritionally-sound, plant-based, dog food. Now, a new study says dogs can live healthy lives on a 100% plant-based diet. We will talk to the scientists who conducted the study and answer your questions! Here’s the study itself. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.02.18.525405v1 Also, millions of dogs are lost around the nation and the world every year. Many end up hit by cars, dying of starvation or being euthanized, a tragedy for them and their devastated human family members. Now, a new tag called GPC Smart aims to SCAN, IDENTIFY and REUNITE lost pets with their human companions. Their motto is: BRING YOUR PET HOME. Find out all about it! Learn more here: https://gpcsmart.com/ & Browse other UnchainedTV content. It's all FREE! Download the UnchainedTV APP on your phone and on your TV via Amazon Fire Stick, Roku device & AppleTV device. Soon to be on all Samsung Smart TVs. Watch online here: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse