What does the Bible teach about compassion? Why aren’t more Christians vegan or vegetarian? But didn’t Jesus eat fish? And what about the idea that God gave us dominion over the animals, according to the Bible? These controversial questions are addressed in the most recent episode of Exploring Veg. Our Executive Director Unny Nambudiripad speaks… Continue reading →

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Christianity and Advocating for Animals

Our executive director Unny Nambudiripad recently sat down with vegan bodybuilder Ryan Nelson to talk about how he succeeds as an athlete on a vegan diet. Ryan answers the burning question of where he gets his protein and also shares why he went vegan and how he trains as a bodybuilder. This interview provides good… Continue reading →

Interview with a Vegan Bodybuilder

I sat down with a few CAA volunteers recently, and we talked candidly about our experiences dating as vegans or vegetarians. Our diverse crew included E.G. Nelson, Lynne McMullen, Laura Van Zandt, and Chris Luhman. The conversation covered some of the common questions that come up for someone who lives as vegan or vegetarian and… Continue reading →

Vegan Dating in 2015

Thinking about moving towards a plant-based diet as a New Year’s resolution? Take these tips from vegan registered dietician Kristina DeMuth on how to make the transition in a healthy, lasting way. In conversation with CAA executive director Unny Nambudiripad, Kristina answers your key questions: How do I go vegan and meet all of my… Continue reading →

Tips for Going Vegan in the New Year

Compassionate Action for Animals has launched a campaign to bring Meatless Monday program to the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Since Minneapolis Council Member Cam Gordon recently made a Meatless Monday proclamation for the city of Minneapolis, we thought he would be a great person to talk to about why Meatless Monday is important. Listen to… Continue reading →

Council Member Cam Gordon on Meatless Monday

If you’re vegan or vegetarian, the holidays can be a challenging time. From the probing questions at the dinner table to the snarky quips about why you won’t eat the turkey, we find ourselves facing a number of uncomfortable situations. We want to enjoy the holiday with our friends and family, but how can we… Continue reading →

How to Do the Holiday Thing as a Vegan

In this final podcast of a four-part series devoted to Twin Cities Veg Fest 2014, Compassionate Action for Animals’ Executive Director Unny Nambudiripad interviews Mel Schneider, a Minneapolis resident who attended the festival last year. We welcome everyone at the festival, vegan, vegetarians, and omnivores. Mel is an omnivore. Listen to the podcast to learn… Continue reading →

Exploring Twin Cities Veg Fest – Part 4

In this third podcast of a four-part series devoted to Twin Cities Veg Fest 2014, Compassionate Action for Animals’ Executive Director Unny Nambudiripad interviews visiting speaker Paul Shapiro, Vice President of Farm Animal Protection for the Humane Society of the United States. In addition to offering a preview of his talk for the festival, Paul… Continue reading →

Exploring Twin Cities Veg Fest – Part 3

In this second podcast of a four-part series devoted to Twin Cities Veg Fest 2014, Compassionate Action for Animals’ executive director Unny Nambudiripad interviews volunteer Chris Homsey about a brand new feature of the upcoming festival: cooking demos. Twin Cities Veg Fest 2014 will be held at Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota… Continue reading →

Exploring Twin Cities Veg Fest – Part 2

In this first podcast of a four-part series devoted to all things Veg Fest, we give an overview of the upcoming festival celebrating compassionate living. CAA executive director Unny Nambudiripad talks with Twin Cities Veg Fest organizer Dave Rolsky about what the Veg Fest is, how it came to be, and what it offers the… Continue reading →

Exploring Twin Cities Veg Fest – Part 1

Here’s our second podcast! In this episode, I interview Grace Christenson, a Compassionate Action for Animals volunteer and Miss Chain of Lakes 2014. She’s advocating for better food choices as a part of her platform. Listen to the podcast to learn more about Grace! Download the podcast below.

Miss Chain of Lakes

Check out our new experimental podcast! Before I get to the podcast, did you hear that King Amendment, which would have nullified state animal cruelty laws, was defeated? Great news! I interviewed the Seward Cafe in a one-time trial podcast. It’s just 6 minutes long! In this podcast I talked to the cafe about their… Continue reading →

CAA Podcast Episode 1

Learn more about what's new with all things veg in the Twin Cities.