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The Truth Files with Jane Velez-Mitchell

Jane Velez-Mitchell
Animal Rights
Veganism
Plant-Based Diet
Animal Agriculture
Climate Change
Animal Welfare
Factory Farming
Wild Horses
Beagles
Animal Testing
Bureau Of Land Management
Animal Cruelty
PETA
Fireworks
Fossil Fuels
California
Open Rescue Movement
Horse Slaughter
Dog Nutrition
Ridglan Farms

What if I told you there's a way to be healthier, save money, save animals, save the planet and be happier? If you like how that sounds, give us a listen. The UnchainedTV "Truth Files with Jane Velez-Mitchell" podcast offers you a new way of living. Our host, TV journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jane Velez-Mitchell, helps you turn on the lightbulb and jump to the next phase of human... more

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Latest Episodes

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 gat... more

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. ... more

🎙️ Podcast Highlights • 🌱 Can an entire city become vegan—and what would that mean for humanity?

• 🍎 Is healthy, plant-based food a basic human right rather than a privilege?

• 🌍 Dr. Sailesh Rao and the Climate Healers movement reveal a bold ... more

SHARE OUT IF YOU LOVE HORSES! Yet another horse has died in New York City's carriage trade. Deniz, a 16-year-old male who worked the city streets for a decade, collapsed and died in Central Park on June 9th near famous Strawberry Fields. His final br... more

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Torre Washington
Professional vegan bodybuilder, mentor, and activist
Self/Team Vegan Strong
Episode: 1st Vegan to Compete in Mr Olympia
Sailesh Rao
Dr. Sailesh Rao, founder of Climate Healers
Climate Healers
Episode: Can a Vegan City Change the World?
Patty Schmucker
Local resident and participant
Port Townsend community
Episode: Can a Vegan City Change the World?
Mike Santabria
Representative of Loving Hut Restaurants
Loving Hut
Episode: Can a Vegan City Change the World?
Marlene Matsanchara
Chef, affiliated with Human Ecology Project
Human Ecology Project
Episode: Can a Vegan City Change the World?
Bill Charon
Affiliated with Human Ecology Project
Human Ecology Project
Episode: Can a Vegan City Change the World?
Amy Van Artsen
Activist with The Marty Project
The Marty Project
Episode: Outrage after Another NYC Carriage Horse Dies. What Next?
Horek Telle
Anti-vivisection activist
Independent activist
Episode: Outrage after Another NYC Carriage Horse Dies. What Next?
Edita Birnkrant
Prominent animal rights activist, leader of NYCLASS
NYCLASS
Episode: Outrage after Another NYC Carriage Horse Dies. What Next?

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Jane Velez-Mitchell
Host of The Truth Files with UnchainedTV affiliation, active in animal-rights advocacy and media.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Love the info

    I love the message. It’s a bit hard to listen to. I don’t know if it’s the mic but it it sounds like she’s yelling all the time. I try to turn it down but the other guests can’t be heard :/

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    Keyt543
    Canada7 years ago

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The show's coverage of rescues and legislation can feel intense but highly informative.
Guests often bring expert perspectives that broaden understanding of complex policy topics.
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Sponsorships may value the show's passionate, cause-driven audience.

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Can a Vegan City Change the World?
Q: What metrics or indicators will show the program's impact beyond health outcomes?
Metrics include community cohesion, local food system support, and progress toward eliminating hunger while expanding plant-based transitions, with media and policy engagement to scale the model.
Can a Vegan City Change the World?
Q: How will you determine whether participants improved their health during the 15-day jumpstart program?
Baseline measurements like blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol are taken at the start and repeated at the end to assess health changes.
URGENT: Stop the Save Our Bacon Act NOW
Q: What should people say when they call their senators?
They should clearly state that they oppose the Save Our Bacon language in the farm bill, stress that voters in multiple states already supported protections, and request a public commitment from the senator to vote against any bill containing the language, while urging daily follow-ups.
Texas Cattle Rancher Turned Vegan Invites President Trump to Her Farmed Animal Sanctuary Amid Talarico Vegan Controversy
Q: What can you tell us about your book and the journey from rancher to sanctuary?
Renee discusses Rowdy Girl: Confessions of a Vegan Cattle Rancher, the preorders near two thousand, and how the book chronicles her life, activism, and the conversion of a cattle operation into a sanctuary.
Texas Cattle Rancher Turned Vegan Invites President Trump to Her Farmed Animal Sanctuary Amid Talarico Vegan Controversy
Q: What is your reaction to the controversy and the way veganism is used in the discourse?
She argues the use of veganism as an insult reveals prejudice against vegans and highlights climate and environmental arguments that support veganism as a practical policy stance.

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A high-energy show focused on animal rights, welfare policy, and activism, often weaving live rescues, legislative updates, and ethical debates into a fast-paced discussion. Guests range from beagle-rescue organizers and sanctuary founders to lawmakers, veterinarians, and documentary filmmakers, all analyzing how policy, public sentiment, and practical activism intersect to push for humane reforms. The program frequently highlights on-the-ground rescue efforts, industry critiques, and emerging technologies that could replace animal testing, making it a go-to for listeners who want actionable advocacy tactics, policy context, and real-world impact.

Noteworthy traits include a strong, urgent call-to-action format, broad cross-movement collab... more

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2. Sailesh Rao
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7. Amy Van Artsen
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