Vegans for Palestine Podcast - Episode 22 - From Spain to Palestine: Anti-Colonial Vegan Activism

Vegans for Palestine Podcast - Episode 25 - Sailing on board the Sumud Flotilla

In this episode of the Vegans for Palestine podcast, Dalal speaks with Mi Hao Lee while she is aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian humanitarian mission attempting to break the blockade on Gaza Strip. Their conversation explores the connections between Palestinian liberation, veganism, anti-racism, anti-capitalism, and anti-speciesism, with Mi Hao Lee arguing that all systems of oppression are interconnected and must be challenged together. The episode also reflects on the realities of activism at sea, the symbolism of sumud (steadfastness), and the role of international solidarity in confronting violence and humanitarian crisis. This episode is captioned for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Viewers here. [ https://youtu.be/zxmjsIi-MEU] Follow Mi Hoa Lee here https://www.instagram.com/mihoalee/ [https://www.instagram.com/mihoalee/] Music in this episode: Sol Band is a Palestinian folk-pop band formed in Gaza in 2012, known for blending contemporary music with Palestinian cultural and resistance themes. Their music gained international attention during the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza, as members continued creating songs and performing for displaced children while documenting life under bombardment. The band has also been recognised for preserving and reinterpreting Palestinian folk music and for establishing music education initiatives for young people in Gaza.  Social media: * Instagram: Sol Band Instagram https://www.instagram.com/solbandgaza/ [https://www.instagram.com/solbandgaza/] * Official Website - https://solbandgaza.com/ [https://solbandgaza.com/] * YouTube: Sol Band YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWlXXPiIOOsaOImtr0rVDPw?utm_source=chatgpt.com] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWlXXPiIOOsaOImtr0rVDPw/videos [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWlXXPiIOOsaOImtr0rVDPw/videos] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452745/fan_mail/new]

Vegans for Palestine Podcast - Episode 24 - Vegan Palestinian Hospitality

This episode is an in-house conversation between two Palestinian vegans, unpacking what it really means to live a vegan lifestyle within a culture where food and hospitality are everything. We chat about how sharing meals is such a big part of showing love and care, and how that can sometimes feel tricky when your values around food are different. There’s an honest look at that balancing act—staying true to your beliefs while also respecting cultural traditions and not wanting to offend anyone or appear '3yb'.  The conversation flows through real-life experiences, like bringing your own food to gatherings, sharing vegan dishes with others, and finding ways to communicate your needs without it feeling awkward. There’s also a personal reflection on motherhood, and how raising a child can shape the way you approach food, values, and everyday routines. Enjoy this one! A captioned version for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people is available here.  [https://youtu.be/cbcJPZXkHHU] The music in this episode: Maysa Daw is a Palestinian singer-songwriter and actress, known for her work with the hip-hop group DAM, where she blends indie, hip-hop, and liberation engaged themes. She was born and raised in Haifa (Palestine), and you can follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/maysadaw/ The lyrics for the spoken word poetry in this episode can be viewed here https://www.instagram.com/p/B9enQKMFi9P/ Free Palestine!  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452745/fan_mail/new]

Vegans for Palestine Podcast - Episode 23 - Unapologetic Liberation & Radical Solidarity

In this episode, Dalal sits down with Akbar Ali to unpack veganism, animal rights, and what it really means to advocate for change. Akbar shares his journey to veganism, reflecting on the early experiences that shaped his commitment to animal rights and social justice. Together, they explore how mainstream animal rights movements have shifted from liberation-focused roots to more consumption-driven approaches—and question whether this shift is truly effective. The conversation dives into the links between systemic oppression affecting both humans and animals, highlighting the importance of striving for total liberation rather than selective advocacy. They also get real about the challenges of speaking up—navigating relationships, social pressure, and the discomfort that can come with challenging dominant norms. Akbar leaves listeners with a powerful message: be unapologetic, stay committed, and don’t be afraid to push for a more just world for all beings. A captioned version for Deaf and Hard of Hearing viewers is available here. [https://youtu.be/IYlNizo8uIw]  Follow Akbar Ali: https://www.instagram.com/veganfeverdreamz/ The music in this episode is Palestinian grunge created by Khalas.  Khalas is a Palestinian Grunge band from Akka, Palestine, known for blending alternative rock with Arab influences and politically conscious lyrics. Formed in 2003, the band has gained an international following for their energetic sound and messages reflecting Palestinian identity and resistance. You can follow them on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/khalasband/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/khalasband/) to keep up with their music and updates. Please support their work.  Thank you Akbar for joining us at the Vegans for Palestine Podcast.  We all need to be unapologetic in our liberation for all!  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452745/fan_mail/new]

Vegans for Palestine Podcast - Episode 22 - From Spain to Palestine: Anti-Colonial Vegan Activism

In this episode of the Vegans for Palestine podcast, Dalal speaks with Frasco about his journey from growing up in a poor village in Spain to becoming an intersectional vegan activist shaped by anti-racist, feminist, and anti-colonial struggles. Frasco explains how learning about speciesism and watching the documentary Earthlings led him to connect animal liberation with broader systems of domination, while also confronting vegaphobia and social backlash. Together, they critique racist and orientalist tendencies within mainstream animal rights campaigns, arguing that advocacy must be accountable to the communities it addresses and rooted in justice rather than moral superiority. Drawing on examples from Palestine, Latin America, and Europe, they link animalization, colonial violence, and land dispossession, ultimately presenting veganism as a global ethical framework that challenges hierarchies of power rather than a Western luxury or trend.  This episode is captioned for Deaf and Hard of Hearing viewers here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yl6oYCyUP4].  You can follow Frasco here https://www.instagram.com/frascfz?utm... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjR0eWVBOGNJMHRFdUx4WkhsMk9EUXQ2QlJJQXxBQ3Jtc0tuRU9SV3V0eUFoZDhwbkJjTEJ1V21kUzl2R2Y1YThnQkZGQWVVODFaWHlQY0pWZjVzanpCUWdkWTIzX1poRGo3MGRIUDY5dEl3S0dXVHJUcnRYel9ybXRGWVJ1NHRmajFicldVZkdqeGZYYXc5dXFMWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffrascfz%3Futm_source%3Dig_web_button_share_sheet%26igsh%3DZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D&v=6yl6oYCyUP4] Link to his book is here:   / dtyk5yqigglrrnfjm4tgq6z9iq5zzkb1dzkdrs0  [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW5JbzJzMGp6ZXJtd1E2QW5BZjdrcUl2Nnh2UXxBQ3Jtc0ttSUpIN21qLVM1TzFObXp1eWpuV0VyRWxoOENoUXJ4aEY0Nm81NnRQZG5aS0NoM3BjZGRxN1dnazljUDJwb0RHX1czUjg0dmpJVThiUzhPTGthX2J1YmlydkQ1Y1dPc2VhWWNDckZkQlJwWU9IUVFNbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FDTYk5yqigGlRRNFJm4TGq6Z9Iq5zzKB1DzKDrs0%2F&v=6yl6oYCyUP4] Book published by   / animalesysociedad  [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3N6UnF2Q21sLWxabFRsSkExMjZWVFV5d3hjQXxBQ3Jtc0tsdjQ2QVJmeDdqeWlBRm83MUFxMFhIN21WTno4Ylp0a1ZqWXBpVUk4WF9xdFl5Vktwejg0QnNBMzJiemN3MnhiMWd6YmlybkFxd3hmWWp4ZzZPbjJ0VzNET0pvZVJpbUswSmdiX29rb2ZIM2Y1WnJmbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fanimalesysociedad%2F&v=6yl6oYCyUP4] The music in this episode is by a Palestinian singer, artist and song writer named Jawdat Khoury. Follow Jawdat here   / jawdatkhoury_official  [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGFRWEprYzNQZ0JuR2JOcEIxcXdNNnNwc1BSd3xBQ3Jtc0tuYkFZRjQzQ2dSMHNEenk0MnpTZUcxNUxRdjBWeEZrWm4zSnBfUmd2NEV2YU9yb3pGb2VqU2NGcWRGWm9xcUFBOUEyLS16OWp0M0VMaUZTN2xLWHp4d3lRb25WVjNNdXl1bHBKUjNQeDBrdW5jcjV4NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fjawdatkhoury_official%2F&v=6yl6oYCyUP4] The poetry in this episode is by Suheir Hammad. Read more here https://overland.org.au/2024/07/what-... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG9RNEUwQ0wySE12UVJiWmdhcDZEWGdlMy0yQXxBQ3Jtc0tsY19LQnRmdzVPb2tVZ05DU2hKcEs1UVdTVHVuXzI3V09NSmtEcmpWWm85N2FoQWk3bk9RM3JRT25fb0QtNWZnWHowVnZPYjBSQmRZY0NqcUNPTDV2OFY2Wk9JanNFenZsWXpKcllHc2hIdU83cExSaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Foverland.org.au%2F2024%2F07%2Fwhat-is-it-that-remains-of-us-now-witnessing-the-war-on-palestine-with-suheir-hammad%2F&v=6yl6oYCyUP4] Thank you Frasco for joining us at the Vegans for Palestine Podcast. From Spain to Palestine - liberation for all around the world! Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452745/fan_mail/new]

Vegans for Palestine Podcast - Episode 21 - Art of Defiance to protest for Palestine

In this episode Dalal talks to SA Bachman about her book Art of defiance: Protest Graphics and Poetry for Palestine or in Arabic فن المقاومة، رسومات احتجاجية وشعر لفلسطين Dalal and SA Bachman explore defiant art and activism, particularly through bilingual protest graphics and poetry that challenge power structures and promote Palestinian self-determination. SA highlights various examples of activist artists and their collaborative projects, including public performances, soil remediation efforts, and community art initiatives, while emphasizing the importance of long-term artistic collaborations in social justice work. SA examines the intersectionality between veganism and Palestinian liberation, addressing how cultural production serves as resistance infrastructure and exploring the challenges of engaging with silent or unresponsive audiences on these important issues. Follow S.A Bachman here [https://www.instagram.com/louder_than_words_art_activism?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==].  You can purchase a hard copy or e-book copy of the book Art of defiance: Protest Graphics and Poetry for Palestine  here. [https://store.bookbaby.com/book/art-of-defiance-protest-graphics-and-poetry-for-palestine?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnR8U51EKaZarP0KG-DM4Eylrj80OaDgPer4b7mIw4o6m4s_httz3dCUoETnM_aem_Yg2ur0xIablFeLO5qDjnDg] All proceeds go directly to Gaza. The work of Juliano Mer-Khamis is discussed in this episode. Click here to watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD50MVRH9RI] an interview with Juliano. Here is a summary of the life [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG480gWke8I]of Juliano Mer-Khamis. Click here for information [https://thefreedomtheatre.org/who-we-are/] on the Freedom Theatre in Jenin.  This episode is captioned for Deaf and Hard of Hearing viewers here.  [https://youtu.be/Ba2hiR9YFL8] The music in this episode features 2 remixes of 'Sheel Sheel' by the Gaza song birds produced by Nahed Elrayes and Alia Sharrief.   Nahed Elrayes is a [https://www.instagram.com/nahedelrayes/?hl=en] Palestinian musician, composer, and pianist known for blending Arabic musical traditions with contemporary composition. He has created acclaimed works such as the Darwish-inspired piece A Lover from Palestine, performed internationally and featured across global collaborations, and his solo piano compositions continue to be premiered in venues like London’s St John’s Waterloo.  Alia Sharrief is a [https://www.instagram.com/aliasharrief/?hl=en] Black American Muslim hip-hop artist and activist whose work reflects her identity as a Black Muslim woman and challenges stereotypes through conscious lyricism and community empowerment. She also founded The Hijabi Chronicles to amplify the voices of Muslim women in music and the arts. Please support these talented musicians.  The Vegans for Palestine Podcast team would like to thank S.A. Bachman for joining us and we wish that you could join us in a free, liberated Palestine. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452745/fan_mail/new]