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The Disclosure Podcast

by Ed Winters · English · Society & Culture

Join best-selling author Ed Winters as he dives into veganism and our connection with animals, touching on everything from philosophy and psychology to health, science, politics, and the environment.

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 39 min
Latest: 11 Jun 2026
Language: English

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11 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

Veganism, Bad Arguments, and Moral Philosophy with Dr Jack Symes

Dr Jack Symes is a philosopher at Durham University, UK. As well as being the author of multiple books on religion and philosophy, Jack regularly delivers invited lectures at leading universities, such as Harvard University, Dartmouth College, and the University of Oxford. Jack regularly appears on mainstream platforms, such as BBC Television, BBC Radio, The Joe Rogan Experience, Jubilee Surrounded, Piers Morgan Uncensored, Glastonbury Festival and more. He is also the host of The Panpsycas...

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S2 · E13 · 10 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
Is AI sentient? Professor breaks down the evidence around AI, plant, fish and insect sentience
Dr Jonathan Birch is a prize winning Professor of Philosophy at the London School of Economics (LSE). His research focuses on animal sentience, welfare, and ethics. He is also Director of The Jeremy Coller Centre for Animal Sentience, a new research centre based in LSE. Dr Birch is an internationally respected philosopher and author of dozens of articles and two books, including 2025’s award winning book The Edge of Sentience. In 2021, he was the Principal Investigator of a review that led th...
S2 · E12 · 19 Mar 2026 · 27 min
'Post-Milk Generation’ and Other Things Big Dairy Doesn’t Want You to Say: The Oatly Case
In this episode of The Disclosure Podcast, I break down the UK Supreme Court ruling that prevents Oatly from using the slogan “post-milk generation” on its packaging, and explore why this case is nothing to do with consumer confusion and everything to do with protecting the dairy industry. I discuss the inconsistencies and absurdities in current labelling laws, what this reveals about industry influence and lobbying, and why situations like this should encourage us to question broader claims ...
S2 · E11 · 19 Feb 2026 · 28 min
Is it normal to feel angry as a vegan?
In this episode I talk about the experience of feeling angry as a vegan and why many of us feel strong emotions after becoming vegan and realising the scale of animal exploitation. I discuss whether these feelings are normal, as well as the risks of letting anger turn into burnout or isolation, and reflect on the importance of finding a healthy balance so we can continue advocating for animals without harming our own well-being. Order my new book How to Go (and Stay) Vegan here. For more excl...
S2 · E10 · 29 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Inside the Legal Fight Against Animal Farming. An Animal Law Solicitor Explains How the Law Is Being Used Against Animal Farming | In conversation with Edie Bowles
Since recording this episode, the UK government has presented its new Animal Welfare Strategy. One of the things that is set to be banned is the boiling alive of lobsters and crabs. This an issue that Edie Bowles and her team have been campaigning on, taking the legal fight to the UK government and compelling them to change the welfare laws around crustaceans. Can the law take on animal farming? In this episode, I sit down with animal law solicitor Edie Bowles who explains how the law i...
S2 · E9 · 8 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
Have we been overpromised on cell-cultured meat? A journalist reveals what they’ve seen firsthand | In conversation with Jenny Kleeman
How do we compare animal euthanasia versus human euthanasia, do we sometimes actually value animal life over human life, and are we being deceived by Silicon Valley when it comes to cell-cultured meat? In this podcast episode, I sit down with author, journalist and broadcaster Jenny Kleeman to discuss these topics and much more. Jenny Kleeman is a journalist, author and broadcaster. Her long form writing appears in the Guardian, the Sunday Times, and the Financial Times Magazine, and she is a...
29 Dec 2025 · 15 min
Free excerpt from my new audiobook 'How to Go (and Stay) Vegan'
Get either the audiobook version or a physical copy of my new book How to Go (and Stay) Vegan here. Get tickets for my upcoming book tour events, including tickets for a live virtual event, here. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I h...
S2 · E8 · 23 Dec 2025 · 16 min
Why your family takes your veganism personally
Order my new book How to Go (and Stay) Vegan here. Get tickets for my upcoming book tour events, including tickets for a live virtual event, here. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own vegani...
S2 · E7 · 2 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Investigative reporter uncovers who's orchestrating the meat culture wars | In conversation with Clare Carlile
Meat is becoming a major battleground in the culture wars, but how and why is this happening? Investigative reporter Clare Carlile explains how far-right populists, conspiracy theorists, government departments, lobbyists and PR firms are all contributing to the push to get us to eat more meat. Clare Carlile is a journalist focussing on environmental and social issues. She is currently an investigative reporter for the award-winning environmental news outlet DeSmog. Clare earned a BA in Engli...
S2 · E6 · 20 Nov 2025 · 34 min
I need to share my thoughts about my trip to Japan
Pre-order my new book How to Go (and Stay) Vegan here. Get tickets for my upcoming book tour events, including tickets for a live virtual event, here. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own ve...
13 Oct 2025 · 10 min
After months of hard work, I can finally tell you about this
Pre-order my new book How to Go (and Stay) Vegan here. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my other books, you can find them here: 📚 My second book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vega...
S2 · E5 · 21 Aug 2025 · 22 min
Eleven Madison Park abandons all-vegan menu, but was this planned from the beginning?
In today's episode of The Disclosure Podcast, I discuss the recent announcement that Eleven Madison Park is going to be reintroducing meat. So, what are the reasons why, what does this mean for veganism and does an interview with the New York Times reveal that this was destined to happen all along? For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and s...
S2 · E4 · 31 Jul 2025 · 42 min
Has Switzerland tricked the vegan community? The truth about the new Swiss animal product labelling laws.
Switzerland has just introduced new animal welfare labelling laws that will force companies to write on packaging if certain farming practices have been inflicted on animals. However, while this has been met with huge amounts of praise online, including from vegans, is there more to this story that we might be missing? In today's episode, I discuss my thoughts around the new labelling laws, highlighting what is positive about them, while also explaining why I think we should be more cautious ...
S2 · E3 · 23 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Unpacking the truth about ultra-processed plant-based alternatives, food politics, RFK Jr., and more | In Conversation with Marlana Malerich
Is the fear around plant-based alternatives really based on science, and what does it teach us about the nature of misinformation? In today's episode, I chat with Marlana Malerich about plant-based alternatives, carnivore diets, seed oils, RFK Jr., meat lobby groups and more. Marlana Malerich is a PhD candidate at University of Sussex Business School where she is focussed on the plant-based industry in the U.K. and Europe. Prior to the PhD, she has worked over ten years at the intersection of...
S2 · E2 · 2 Jul 2025 · 24 min
Are celebrities hurting the vegan movement?
What role should celebrity culture have when it comes to veganism? From influencers becoming ‘ex-vegans’ for engagement, to celebrities backtracking on their vegan claims, the conversation around veganism is often diminished when it becomes absorbed within the fickle nature of fame and online content cycles. In today’s episode, I explore the positives and negatives with using celebrity endorsements to add legitimacy to veganism. For more exclusive content and personal writing from...
S2 · E1 · 26 Jun 2025 · 24 min
It's time for a new chapter.
For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack y...
S3 · E32 · 22 Apr 2021 · 54 min
Ep 32: The Disruption of Seaspiracy & The Race Against Time to Debunk the Facts
Seaspiracy hit Netflix on March 24th, and I don't think even the vegan community were prepared for the huge impact it was about to have. Trending across the globe and hitting #1 on Netflix in the UK, the power of Seaspiracy cannot be overstated. An outpouring of news articles, statements in response, and a 'debunking' of the facts presented soon followed. Today I'm discussing Seaspiracy, the impact that it's had and some of the criticisms it's received. In today's episode: - Responding to: ...
S3 · E31 · 3 Apr 2021 · 55 min
Ep 31: The Full Story of How I Became Vegan & Never Looked Back
In today's episode I look back upon the moments in my life that acted as building blocks towards me making the switch from passionate KFC lover to vegan. I used to love eating fried chicken, I was always up for a trip to the zoo, and as a child I laughed at vegetarians. So, what happened? And how can reflecting back on what helped us make the switch to vegan help us become better advocates? ✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http://ww...
S3 · E30 · 19 Feb 2021 · 42 min
Ep 30: Time to Brace for the Backlash Against Veganism?
In today's episode we go through some of the most interesting articles from the Veganuary period, and what the potential backlash means for veganism. In today's episode: - Is veganism causing severe mental health issues in the animal farming industry? - How can farmers diversify? - Is veganism anti-agriculture and an attack on British farming? - What about reducing your carbon footprint through eating local meat? - Debunking the claim that ‘Veganuary is just a gimmick'. - Debunking ‘The Eth...
S2 · E29 · 11 Feb 2021 · 1 hr 8 min
Ep 29: Comedic Relief with Preacher Lawson
Today's episode is something a little different. I'm hugely honoured to share with you a pre-pandemic conversation between myself and Preacher Lawson. A passionate vegan, Preacher Lawson has the wonderful gift of not only being able to bring laughter to so many people, but the vegan message as well. We look back on our experiences as steak-loving non-vegans, and discuss comedy, street interviews and vegan cheese. ✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: ...
S3 · E28 · 19 Dec 2020 · 30 min
Ep 28: How to Get Through Christmas as a Vegan
Christmas can be a very challenging time of year for vegans. During a time of celebration, seeing our loved ones perpetuate so much death and suffering can be extremely overwhelming. Dead bodies on the dining table and confrontations surrounding our choice not to hurt animals, there can be a lot of pressure, a lot of judgement and ultimately a lot of reasons to worry about Christmas as a vegan. I hope today's episode can help you! In today's episode: - How can we actually enjoy this time o...
S3 · E27 · 7 Dec 2020 · 39 min
Ep 27: Are Vegans 43% More Likely to Break Bones Compared to Meat Eaters?
During the past couple of weeks there has been a media frenzy surrounding an EPIC-Oxford study that concluded that vegans have a higher risk of bone fractures. Headlines such as, "Meat-free diets linked with greater risk of breaking bones" and, "‘It is a worry’: The truth about veganism and bone health" littered news websites and flooded onto social media. Even Joe Rogan shared the study, as even though he has often criticised epidemiology that supports veganism, he clearly considers this to ...
S3 · E26 · 17 Nov 2020 · 46 min
Ep 26: Why Don't Humans Care About Fish? In Conversation with Jonathan Balcombe
In this episode I am joined by Jonathan Balcombe, an expert in animal behaviour. We discuss his work exploring how intellectually and emotionally complex fish actually are, and dispel many of the hugely prevalent myths surrounding fish, and fish sentience. We also discuss some of their most interesting behaviours, whether or not it is ethical to eat mussels and oysters, and whether or not we should have home aquariums. Listen to find out: - Are fish self aware? - Are fish intelligent? - Wh...
S2 · E25 · 22 Oct 2020 · 31 min
Ep 25: Reflecting on Life Before Veganism - How the World Never Looks the Same Again When You Go Vegan
I was once disappointed that I wasn't able to see an orca performing at an aquarium I was visiting, I once bet on horses with friends, and I once ate animal products every single day. But once I went vegan, everything changed. Your perspective on the world radically shifts, as if a blindfold has been removed. Suddenly everything looks different, and suddenly, there seems to be suffering everywhere you look. Perhaps the most difficult, and most challenging part of this is the sudden realisatio...
S3 · E24 · 14 Oct 2020 · 35 min
Ep 24: This is How the Dairy Industry Lied to the World (And Almost Got Away With It)
Welcome to Season 3 of The Disclosure Podcast! In today's episode I take a look at how the dairy industry lied to the world, and almost got away with it. From 'government cheese' to government collusion, I break down how the industry worked with the US government to up the populations' intake of dairy products - ultimately leading to more breast and prostate cancer, more environmental destruction, and of course, more animal suffering. How is it possible that one industry managed to get away w...
S2 · E23 · 24 Jul 2020 · 55 min
Ep 23: Why the Hunting Argument Doesn't Hold Up - What to Say if You're Arguing with a Hunter
"Look, I hunt my own animals. I'm connected to nature, and I'm helping the environment. Haven't you heard about overpopulation and the importance of hunting for conservation?" In this episode I expand fully on my recent YouTube upload, where I debunked Joe Rogan's arguments for hunting. In today's episode I expand on the morality of hunting, the environmental arguments that hunters use, as well as offering advice on what to say if you're faced with a discussion with a hunter who presents you...
S2 · E22 · 2 Jul 2020 · 34 min
Ep 22: The Death of Regan Russell & The Danger of Bill 156
On June 19th 2020, Regan Russell was killed. ⁣⁣An activist since the 1970s, she was at Fearman’s Pork slaughterhouse with Toronto Pig Save for a regular vigil. During these vigils the activists have an agreement with the slaughterhouse where the trucks stop outside for 2 minutes, so the activists can approach and give the pigs water and show them some comfort. However, on that day, one of the truck drivers ran Regan over and killed her. ⁣⁣ In today's episode, I discuss how the new Bill 156,...
S2 · E20 · 10 Jun 2020 · 37 min
Ep 20: Can Vegans Have Pets? The Pet Industry Explained
In this highly requested episode, I discuss the many questions surrounding vegan pets. Should dogs and cats be vegan? And are you any less vegan if you feed your pets meat? And should we even have pets in the first place? ✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http://www.patreon.com/earthlinged ✺ Find out more about what i do & join my mailing list: http://www.earthlinged.org ✺ Download my free 122 page e-book: http://www.earthlinged.org/ebook ✺ Tak...
S2 · E19 · 26 May 2020 · 33 min
Ep 19: The Last Bailout - Why We Need to Reform Agricultural Subsidies
This week I discuss the $19 billion bail out that the Trump administration has given to US farmers, and the wider issue of subsidising animal agriculture in general. I also discuss the UK government’s new plan for subsiding agriculture in the wake of leaving the EU, and how their new system could actually pave the way for a complete reform that would incentivise the shift to a plant-based food system. ✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http://www.pa...
S2 · E17 · 13 May 2020 · 42 min
Ep 18: "We're Modern Day Slaves" - The Truth About COVID-19 & The People Who Kill Animals
In this episode I delve into the current slaughterhouse situation in the US, talking not only about the outbreaks of COVID-19 in US facilities and the effect that is having on slaughterhouse workers, but also how slaughterhouses foster an environment where workers suffer from mental health problems such as PTSD, drug and alcohol dependency, social isolation and emotional repression. I reflect on some of my personal experiences with slaughterhouses and slaughterhouse workers, and I also discus...

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Join best-selling author Ed Winters as he dives into veganism and our connection with animals, touching on everything from philosophy and psychology to health, science, politics, and the environment.

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Language: English
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Typical length: 39 min
Latest episode: 11 Jun 2026
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