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As the morning sun rises over Fultonville, the relentless energy of the historic 207-mile March to Abolish Animal Testing continues to reverberate across New York State. Today, determined activists, scientists, and compassionate citizens complete another grueling leg of this 14-day trek, pressing forward with a singular, unwavering mission: to march directly to the gates of Marshall Bioresources. This is not just a march; it is a turning point. As society undergoes a profound cultural shift toward empathy and technological innovation rapidly accelerates, the outdated practice of animal experimentation is facing unprecedented scrutiny. Across the nation, public awareness is reaching a fever pitch. People from all walks of life are waking up to the reality that sentient beings—especially gentle dogs like the thousands of beagles bred, caged, and tested on behind closed doors—deserve freedom, not exploitation. Modern science has already proven that we can innovate without cruelty. Advanced non-animal technologies, organ-on-a-chip systems, and sophisticated computer modeling render animal testing obsolete, making the continued use of living, breathing animals an ethical and scientific failure. The demands of this growing national movement are clear, absolute, and unyielding: The immediate release of all beagles currently held in laboratory facilities. The total closure of all animal testing facilities across the United States. The complete termination of all government funding for archaic and cruel animal experimentation. As momentum builds and millions watch this monumental campaign unfold across digital and broadcast media, the spotlight is intensely focused on the industry. Marshall BioResources denies allegations of animal cruelty, saying they've gotten a clean bill of health from the USDA. Industry representatives are invited on anytime to respond, defend, or discuss their practices in the court of public opinion. Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, television producer, and New York Times bestselling author. She is the founder of UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network, featuring more than 2,000 documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle programs, and news reports promoting compassionate, sustainable living. Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm 🔴 Reddit / https://www.reddit.com/user/Unchained_TV/ 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV

Day Four of the historic 207-mile March to End Animal Testing is underway across New York State. Marchers departed Fultonville at approximately 8:30 this morning and are expected to arrive at Haslett Park in Fort Plain around 4:30 p.m., completing another demanding leg of their 14-day journey to the gates of Marshall BioResources. With every mile, activists, scientists, and compassionate citizens are calling attention to the thousands of beagles and other animals bred, confined, and used in laboratory experiments—and demanding an immediate transition to modern, human-relevant, non-animal research methods. Tonight's livestreamed program is expected to begin around 5:35–5:40 p.m. March co-founders Gretchen Primack and Ella Magers will each speak for approximately 20 minutes. Gretchen will share poetry, followed by a fireside chat with Ella about the march and the growing movement to end animal testing. The marchers' demands remain clear: release the beagles held in laboratories, close animal-testing facilities, and end government funding for cruel and outdated animal experiments. Marshall BioResources denies allegations of animal cruelty and says it has received a clean bill of health from the USDA. Company and industry representatives are invited to appear at any time to respond and discuss their practices in the court of public opinion. The march continues—and so does the call for science guided by innovation, compassion, and respect for all sentient beings. VISIT: MarchForAnimals.org to follow the march and get involved. Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, television producer, and New York Times bestselling author. She is the founder of UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network, featuring more than 2,000 documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle programs, and news reports promoting compassionate, sustainable living. 💡 DONATION INFO & UNCHAINEDTV LINKS Thank you for watching! UnchainedTV is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our vision is a world where plant‑based, cruelty‑free, sustainable living is the norm—across food, fashion, science, and entertainment. You can help us spread this crucial message here: 👉 Donate: https://unchainedtv.com/donate/ Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm 🔴 Reddit / https://www.reddit.com/user/Unchained_TV/ 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV

Day Two of the historic March to Abolish Animal Testing in New York State is underway. It all kicked off in Albany on September 12th, 2026 with fiery speeches demanding an end to animal experimentation in an era of AI, quantum science, and organs-on-a-chip. After resting overnight in Schenectady, the resilient group of activists is tackling another grueling 15-mile trek toward the Amsterdam, New York area, where they've just arrived! While 1,000 marchers have signed up overall, supporters continue to cycle in and out, with many joining individual legs of the journey. The ultimate destination is Marshall BioResources (MBR) in North Rose, New York—the nation's largest breeder of beagles for laboratory experimentation. Marchers are demanding the permanent closure of the facility and the immediate release of the estimated 16,000 to 20,000 beagles housed inside, mirroring the shutdowns of the notorious Envigo and Ridglan facilities. Pressure continues to mount on MBR following a detailed 40-plus-page animal cruelty complaint submitted to the local district attorney by famed former prosecutor Bonnie Klapper. MBR denies the allegations, says it operates in compliance with USDA regulations, and has an open invitation to respond further. UnchainedTV's Jane Velez-Mitchell, Lindsey Baker, and reporter on the ground Jami Sassone are providing exclusive, daily LIVE coverage leading up to the high-stakes climax at the facility gates on September 26th. Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, television producer, and New York Times bestselling author. She is the founder of UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network, featuring more than 2,000 documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle programs, and news reports promoting compassionate, sustainable living. 💡 DONATION INFO & UNCHAINEDTV LINKS Thank you for watching! UnchainedTV is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our vision is a world where plant‑based, cruelty‑free, sustainable living is the norm—across food, fashion, science, and entertainment. You can help us spread this crucial message here: 👉 Donate: https://unchainedtv.com/donate/ Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm 🔴 Reddit / https://www.reddit.com/user/Unchained_TV/ 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV

BE PART OF HISTORY! Welcome to UnchainedTV's live coverage of the historic March to End Animal Testing, broadcasting directly New York. This is a moment in animal rights history! Our team brings you to the front lines as hundreds unite for a 14-day, 207-mile trek from New York State's capitol to the country's largest beagle-breeding facility, Marshall BioResources in North Rose, New York. Americans of all backgrounds have come together to say: enough with cruel, irrelevant and unreliable animal experimentation. On this first stop, Schenectady, activists gathered to rest up, eat dinner and hear from NY State Senator Jim Tedisco and Victoria Moran of Main Street Vegan Academy. We also talk to a young man facing 31 years in prison for his part in the rescue of beagles this past spring from the Ridglan Farm beagle breeding facility in Wisconsin. That rescue saga, which resulted in the release of all 1,500 beagles and the closure of Ridglan, led to this campaign to close an even bigger facility in New York. We invite any companies mentioned to respond. Now. UnchainedTV's Jane Velez-Mitchell, Lindsey Baker and Jami Sassone bring you the latest. Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, television producer, and New York Times bestselling author. She is the founder of UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network, featuring more than 2,000 documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle programs, and news reports promoting compassionate, sustainable living. 💡 DONATION INFO & UNCHAINEDTV LINKS Thank you for watching! UnchainedTV is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our vision is a world where plant‑based, cruelty‑free, sustainable living is the norm—across food, fashion, science, and entertainment. You can help us spread this crucial message here: 👉 Donate: https://unchainedtv.com/donate/ Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm 🔴 Reddit / https://www.reddit.com/user/Unchained_TV/ 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV

Where does the battle to defeat the treacherous and cruel Save Out Bacon Act stand now? Find out from the man leading the charge against this malevolent proposed legislation. Matt Dominguez, the U.S. Director for Compassion in World Farming, brings us up to date. While thousands of calls have already been made to legislators by animal loving Americans, the battle is far from over. Powerful forces, including Smithfield, a Chinese-owned pig producer, continue to push for this act which would bring back those torture devices known as PIG GESTATION CRATES. These crates are so small pigs cannot even turn around or scratch themselves. They go insane biting on the bars. It is TORTURE. California voters voted overwhelmingly to ban those devices when they passed Proposition 12 in 2018! That Prevention of Cruelty to Farm Animals Act banned pig gestation crates and other forms of extreme confinement. Since California is the world's 4th largest economy, that essentially banned them well beyond California. Now, this cruel industry wants to bring them back! WE MUST STOP IT. Click below to quickly and easily email your US senators: https://www.ciwf.com/farmbill or ciwf.com/farmbill Call this number directly and just name your US Senator: (202) 224-3121 to be connected. Try to reach a person. If not, leave a voicemail. A short script below: "Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I'm a taxpayer and voter. "I'm calling to urge Senator [Last Name] to oppose any deal or effort to include the Save Our Bacon Act in the Farm Bill. This dangerous provision is a special-interest power grab and an attack on State's Rights, Animal Welfare, and America's Family Famers. Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, television producer, and New York Times bestselling author. She is the founder of UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network, featuring more than 2,000 documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle programs, and news reports promoting compassionate, sustainable living. 💡 DONATION INFO & UNCHAINEDTV LINKS Thank you for watching! UnchainedTV is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our vision is a world where plant‑based, cruelty‑free, sustainable living is the norm—across food, fashion, science, and entertainment. You can help us spread this crucial message here: 👉 Donate: https://unchainedtv.com/donate/ Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm 🔴 Reddit / https://www.reddit.com/user/Unchained_TV/ 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV

Happening LIVE Saturday, August 29th, at 10:00 AM Pacific / 1:00 PM Eastern on the Action Hour Podcast. 🔴 Watch on UnchainedTV:https://watch.unchainedtv.com/action-hour Mexican gray wolves were brought back from near extinction. But now, some ranching, hunting and land-use interests argue that their numbers must be controlled. Are these endangered wolves truly recovering—or are efforts underway to remove them before their recovery is secure? Joining me are Claire Musser, Executive Director of the Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project, and Marie Buquicchio, a wild-wolf advocate and high school teacher. Tune in, learn what is happening and discover how you can take action. Action Hour Podcast is hosted by Lindsey Baker. #MexicanGrayWolf #WolfRecovery #WildWolves #ReintroductionProgram #EndangeredSpecies #ActionHourPodcast #UnchainedTV What You'll Discover Jane Velez-Mitchell speaks with defendants Carla Cabral and Sally Zito following the dramatic court appearance. The case raises larger questions about open rescue, animal cruelty allegations and the legal risks faced by animal activists. UnchainedTV reports that controversy also surrounds an alleged prior relationship between the prosecuting District Attorney and the owners of the farm property—an issue the defendants characterize as a conflict of interest. The District Attorney's office was ordered to disclose information concerning that alleged relationship. "Going to trial is important so that we can present this evidence to the general public." – Carla Cabral Join the Adventure Hear directly from the activists at the center of this extraordinary animal rights trial and discover why its outcome could matter to the broader Right to Rescue movement. Listen now, share this episode and follow UnchainedTV for continuing coverage. Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, TV producer and NY Times bestselling author who founded UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network. UnchainedTV offers 2,000 free documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle and news programs. Download UnchainedTV free on mobile or TV streaming devices like Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. Watch online: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse 💡 DONATION INFO & UNCHAINEDTV LINKS Thank you for watching! UnchainedTV is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our vision is a world where plant-based, cruelty-free, sustainable living is the norm—across food, fashion, science, and entertainment. You can help us spread this crucial message here: 👉 Donate: https://unchainedtv.com/donate/ Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm 🔴 Reddit / https://www.reddit.com/user/Unchained_TV/ 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV

Vegan Camp Out brings thousands of plant-based people together for an extraordinary celebration of vegan food, activism, music and community. In this episode, UnchainedTV's Jane Velez-Mitchell reports from England as approximately 10,000 plant-based attendees converge for one enormous vegan gathering. From incredible food to education, entertainment and advocacy, Vegan Camp Out shows what happens when the vegan community comes together on a massive scale. "Could this be the biggest gathering of vegans in one spot EVER?" – UnchainedTV What You'll Discover Go inside the festival and experience a celebration featuring major voices in the vegan movement, including Moby, Earthling Ed, actor Peter Egan, George Monbiot, Jamie Logan, Diane Morgan and Dr. Michael Klaper. The event features music, education, mind-and-body programming and a massive main stage. "This is SO HUGE." – UnchainedTV Join the Adventure Discover why Vegan Camp Out has become such a powerful gathering for plant-based culture and animal advocacy. Listen now, share this episode with your friends and join UnchainedTV in helping build a more compassionate world. Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, TV producer and NY Times bestselling author who founded UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network. UnchainedTV offers 2,000 free documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle and news programs. Download UnchainedTV free on mobile or TV streaming devices like Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. Watch online: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse 💡 DONATION INFO & UNCHAINEDTV LINKS Thank you for watching! UnchainedTV is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our vision is a world where plant-based, cruelty-free, sustainable living is the norm—across food, fashion, science, and entertainment. You can help us spread this crucial message here: 👉 Donate: https://unchainedtv.com/donate/ Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm 🔴 Reddit / https://www.reddit.com/user/Unchained_TV/ 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV

Goat rescue trial developments take a dramatic turn as four Direct Action Everywhere animal rights activists get a major break in a controversial California case. The activists faced felony charges after rescuing two sick baby goats, Phoebe and Celia, from Vera Goat Dairy in Northern California. Now, those felony charges have been reduced to misdemeanors, eliminating the possibility that the four defendants could face more than six years behind bars. "The charges have just been reduced from felonies to misdemeanors." – UnchainedTV What You'll Discover Jane Velez-Mitchell speaks with defendants Carla Cabral and Sally Zito following the dramatic court appearance. The case raises larger questions about open rescue, animal cruelty allegations and the legal risks faced by animal activists. UnchainedTV reports that controversy also surrounds an alleged prior relationship between the prosecuting District Attorney and the owners of the farm property—an issue the defendants characterize as a conflict of interest. The District Attorney's office was ordered to disclose information concerning that alleged relationship. "Going to trial is important so that we can present this evidence to the general public." – Carla Cabral Join the Adventure Hear directly from the activists at the center of this extraordinary animal rights trial and discover why its outcome could matter to the broader Right to Rescue movement. Listen now, share this episode and follow UnchainedTV for continuing coverage. Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, TV producer and NY Times bestselling author who founded UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network. UnchainedTV offers 2,000 free documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle and news programs. Download UnchainedTV free on mobile or TV streaming devices like Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. Watch online: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse 💡 DONATION INFO & UNCHAINEDTV LINKS Thank you for watching! UnchainedTV is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our vision is a world where plant-based, cruelty-free, sustainable living is the norm—across food, fashion, science, and entertainment. You can help us spread this crucial message here: 👉 Donate: https://unchainedtv.com/donate/ Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm 🔴 Reddit / https://www.reddit.com/user/Unchained_TV/ 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV

Animal testing is facing a historic challenge as activists demand an end to experiments on dogs and other animals while new scientific alternatives gain momentum. In this episode of Action Hour, protesters in Thousand Oaks call on Amgen to cut ties with Marshall BioResources, described in the program as a major supplier of animals for research. At the same time, federal agencies are advancing New Approach Methodologies that could reduce or replace some traditional animal tests. "We know the science is against this, we know the victims are against this, and the public is against this." – Pete, The True Cost Project What You'll Discover Hear directly from activists with Direct Action Everywhere and The True Cost Project about the campaign targeting Marshall BioResources, the use of beagles in laboratory research, and the personal risks some activists say they have taken to rescue animals. The episode also presents Marshall BioResources' response, including its statement about USDA inspections and animal-welfare standards. "I'll do it with a smile on my face because every bit of it is worth it for the life of an animal." – Pete, The True Cost Project Join the Adventure Listen to the debate, hear the activists' stories, and decide for yourself: could animal testing finally end? Share this episode and help bring more attention to the rapidly changing conversation around animal testing and alternatives. Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, TV producer and NY Times bestselling author who founded UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network. UnchainedTV offers 2,000 free documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle and news programs. Download UnchainedTV free on mobile or TV streaming devices like Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. Watch online: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse 💡 DONATION INFO & UNCHAINEDTV LINKS Thank you for watching! UnchainedTV is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our vision is a world where plant-based, cruelty-free, sustainable living is the norm—across food, fashion, science, and entertainment. You can help us spread this crucial message here: 👉 Donate: https://unchainedtv.com/donate/ Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm 🔴 Reddit / https://www.reddit.com/user/Unchained_TV/ 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV

Protect our oceans before one of their most important species disappears. What happens if whales disappear from our oceans—and why should every person on the planet care? In this powerful conversation, Captain Paul Watson joins Jane Velez-Mitchell to expose the ongoing fight against whaling in Iceland and explain why protecting whales is essential to the health of our oceans and our future. "If phytoplankton disappears from the ocean, we die." – Captain Paul Watson What You'll Discover Captain Paul Watson takes us inside the dramatic confrontation in Iceland involving the Bandero, the Icelandic Coast Guard and the fight to stop whales from being killed. He explains how decades of anti-whaling activism have helped transform attitudes toward commercial whaling and reveals why whales play such an extraordinary role in maintaining ocean ecosystems. Watson also discusses climate change, marine wildlife, factory farming, fishing gear and plastic pollution—and why he believes going vegan can help protect our oceans. "The whales are the farmers of the ocean." – Captain Paul Watson Join the Adventure Discover why the fight to save whales is ultimately a fight to protect our oceans and ourselves. Hear Captain Paul Watson's extraordinary stories of direct action, learn about his philosophy of "aggressive non-violence," and find out how ordinary people can speak up for whales and marine wildlife. Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, TV producer and NY Times bestselling author who founded UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network. UnchainedTV offers 2,000 free documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle and news programs. Download UnchainedTV free on mobile or TV streaming devices like Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. Watch online: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse 💡 DONATION INFO & UNCHAINEDTV LINKS Thank you for watching! UnchainedTV is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our vision is a world where plant-based, cruelty-free, sustainable living is the norm—across food, fashion, science, and entertainment. You can help us spread this crucial message here: 👉 Donate: https://unchainedtv.com/donate/ Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm 🔴 Reddit / https://www.reddit.com/user/Unchained_TV/ 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV

A new Mercy For Animals investigation raises serious questions about conditions at a farm supplying chickens to Costco and explores whether consumer expectations for organic animal welfare are being met. This episode of Truth Files with Jane Velez Mitchell examines the undercover investigation, the responses from the companies involved, and what advocates say needs to change. "A new investigation revealed the sickening reality of so-called organic chicken." Host Jane Velez-Mitchell speaks with Mercy For Animals about footage gathered during an undercover investigation at a North Carolina farm supplying Costco's chicken supply chain. The discussion explores allegations of animal suffering, the meaning of organic standards, and why advocates are calling for stronger oversight and independent auditing. The episode also discusses Costco's response directing inquiries to its supplier and the broader debate over retailer responsibility. Additional reporting on the investigation has been covered by Vox, providing further public context for the discussion. "Costco promised reform after our 2021 investigation." Join the Conversation What should companies do to ensure animal welfare throughout their supply chains? Listen, share this episode, and learn more about the issues discussed. Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, TV producer, and New York Times bestselling author who founded UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network. UnchainedTV offers more than 2,000 free documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle programs, and news features. Watch online: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm 🔴 Reddit / https://www.reddit.com/user/Unchained_TV/ 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV

America's wild horses are facing one of their most critical moments in years. From the proposed roundup of the Montgomery Pass herd in California's Eastern Sierra to nationwide policy changes that could affect wild horse management across the West, important decisions are being made now. Wildlife ecologist Craig C. Downer and Karen Sussman of the International Society for the Protection of Mustangs and Burros, join Lindsey Baker to explain what's happening and why it matters. The discussion explores the science, the controversy, and the human impact behind helicopter roundups, habitat protection, long-term holding facilities, and current legislation. Most importantly, viewers will learn practical ways to make their voices heard and help protect America's iconic wild horses for generations to come. Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, television producer, and New York Times bestselling author. She is the founder of UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network, featuring more than 2,000 documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle programs, and news reports promoting compassionate, sustainable living. Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm 🔴 Reddit / https://www.reddit.com/user/Unchained_TV/ 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV

🎯 Episode Highlights 🐒 Why PETA says endangered long-tailed macaques are still ending up in research laboratories. 🌍 How the global wildlife trafficking pipeline fuels the laboratory monkey trade. ⚖️ The legal battle to secure stronger protections for endangered primates. 🔬 A discussion of the ethics of animal experimentation and emerging non-animal research alternatives. 📉 Why conservation experts warn that long-tailed macaque populations are rapidly declining. 💬 Jane Velez-Mitchell and her guest explain how viewers and listeners can take action to help protect monkeys from exploitation. 📝 Podcast Description Animal Testing Crisis takes an in-depth look at the fight to protect endangered long-tailed macaques from the global laboratory trade. In this compelling episode, Jane Velez-Mitchell speaks with one of the world's leading experts on primate trafficking and animal experimentation to examine why these intelligent animals continue to be captured from the wild despite mounting scientific evidence of their declining populations. "These animals are in crisis." – From the transcript You'll discover why PETA is urging U.S. officials to strengthen protections for endangered macaques, how wildlife trafficking feeds the laboratory supply chain, and why conservation scientists are warning that long-tailed macaques face severe population declines. The discussion also explores the ethical questions surrounding animal experimentation and the growing movement toward modern, non-animal research methods. Recent investigations highlighted by PETA and featured on UnchainedTV examine allegations that endangered macaques have entered the U.S. research pipeline through illegal trafficking networks. "There is a war on monkeys." – From the transcript Join Jane Velez-Mitchell and her guest as they explain what's at stake for endangered primates and what listeners can do to help protect wildlife and promote humane science. Call to Action: Subscribe, share this episode, and learn more about protecting endangered animals by visiting UnchainedTV and PETA. Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, TV producer and New York Times bestselling author who founded UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network. UnchainedTV offers more than 2,000 free documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle, and news programs. Download UnchainedTV free on mobile devices or TV streaming platforms including Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. Watch online: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm 🔴 Reddit / https://www.reddit.com/user/Unchained_TV/ 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV

LA's Summer Vegan Bonfire! Live from the Beaches of California… The Summer Vegan Bonfire! Welcome to UnchainedTV, broadcasting live from the Summer Vegan Beach Bonfire at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey, California! This was a super-fun gathering of an incredible coalition of animal rights groups, including The Humane League, Mercy for Animals, Plant Based Treaty, New Roots, SoCalVegFest, Direct Action Everywhere, We The Free, Los Angeles Animal Defense League, Animal Alliance Network, Anonymous for the Voiceless, UnchainedTV and others. This entirely plant-based potluck brought together passionate activists fighting for animals through street outreach, policy, and powerful campaigns. These incredible activists deserve a little down time to party! It was the perfect afternoon/evening to connect with a thriving community of like-minded activists enjoying the ocean breeze. This gathering is entirely eco-friendly, so attendees are reminded to bring reusable cutlery and plates. To keep the space safe and inclusive, the event is strictly alcohol and drug-free, as well as entirely vegan—meaning completely meat and dairy-free. No animals suffered or died to make this party! Let's celebrate! Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, television producer, and New York Times bestselling author. She is the founder of UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network, featuring more than 2,000 documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle programs, and news reports promoting compassionate, sustainable living. 💡DONATION INFO & UNCHAINEDTV LINKS Thank you for watching! UnchainedTV is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our vision is a world where plant‑based, cruelty‑free, sustainable living is the norm—across food, fashion, science, and entertainment. You can help us spread this crucial message here: 👉 Donate: https://unchainedtv.com/donate/ Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm 🔴 Reddit / https://www.reddit.com/user/Unchained_TV/ 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV

Torre Washington is the first vegan bodybuilder to earn the Mr. Olympia stage. Now, Torre Washington speaks to UnchainedTV LIVE as he embarks on one of the world's most intense physical challenges. The vegan bodybuilder qualified for the 2026 Mr. Olympia, bodybuilding's most prestigious competition, after winning the Ben Weider Natural Pro-Am. Competing without animal products or performance-enhancing drugs, Washington has achieved what few athletes in the world ever do. His motto: winning without compromise! The contest will be held in Las Vegas on from Thursday September 24th -Sunday, September 27th and he wants the support of the vegan, animal loving community to go to Vegas and watch him compete! Sounds like a party! Palms Casino Resort is a hotel at the center of the action, along with the Las Vegan Convention Center. GET A T-SHIRT TO HELP TORRE IN VEGAS! YOU can help Torre Washington by buying a t-shirt which helps pay for the costs associated with going to Vegas for the contest. https://vegan2olympia.com GET YOUR MR. OLYMPIA TIX HERE https://mrolympia.com/ticket-type Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Torre Washington went plant-based in 1998 and never looked back. A natural, steroid-free competitor who has shared the stage at the Arnold Classic, he also coaches athletes. We will meet one of those athletes, Erin Tice. In late 2025 he won both the Open Masters and Masters 40 classes at the Ben Weider Natural Pro-Am, qualifying him for the 2026 Mr. Olympia — and making him the first vegan, all-natural bodybuilder ever to reach that stage. WINS: 2009 Pro card, natural bodybuilding. 2017 IFBB Pro card, Men's Physique. 2025 Qualified for Mr. Olympia. 2026 1st vegan bodybuilder to Mr. Olympia. "It's an unreal feeling that anything is possible if you believe in yourself," Washington said. "I hope this shows people to never give up on their goals or dreams." A Historic Milestone for Vegan Athletes Each year, only a small number of professional bodybuilders earn the right to compete in Mr. Olympia, the pinnacle of the sport. Qualifying demands years of disciplined training, flawless nutrition, and unwavering focus. This victory is a milestone not only for vegan athletes but also for veganism and animal advocates everywhere. Washington's success on one of the world's largest stages demonstrates that compassion and athletic excellence can coexist and thrive. The moment marks a turning point for vegan representation in professional bodybuilding. Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, television producer, and New York Times bestselling author. She is the founder of UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network, featuring more than 2,000 documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle programs, and news reports promoting compassionate, sustainable living. Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm 🔴 Reddit / https://www.reddit.com/user/Unchained_TV/ 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV