Compassion in World Farming

welcome to the vegan report my name is ryan and today an episode to update us on what's happening with the save our bacon act if you're not familiar with it don't worry we get into what it is about and why it was named the save our bacon act i mean what a twisted name To get into this, I have with me Matthew Dominguez.

Matthew is the U.S. Executive Director at Compassion in World Farming, and he is truly at the front line of the fight to stop the pork lobby from passing this bill.

I asked him why, instead of playing this legal game with lobbyists, we don't address the root cause of the issue, which is money in politics.

What he thinks of the recent deal between the Department of Agriculture and Palantir, the spying software company.

You don't want this bill to pass and think, I did nothing to stop it.

Millions of lives depend on this.

You will find the US Capitol switchboard phone number in the episode notes with instructions, as well as links to get active with Compassion in World Farming.

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So my guest today is Matthew Dominguez.

He is the U.S. Executive Director at Compassion in World Farming, where he leads a team dedicated to improving the welfare of farmed animals and advancing a food system that is better for animals, people, and the planet.

With more than 15 years of experience in animal welfare and food policy, he has driven major corporate commitments and public policy reforms for farmed animals and regenerative agriculture.

The grandson of a cattle rancher, Matthew brings a unique and grounded perspective to conversations about food, farming, and animal welfare.

Number two, the vast majority of suffering on our planet is a result of the abuse taking place in factory farms.

As Matt said, factory farming is the most destructive force on the planet.

three going vegan is a choice stemming from the desire to embody compassion and this idea resonates so well with last week's episode with colleen patrick goudreau and if you haven't listened to that one yet make sure to check it out because it is a beautiful and compelling argument for being more compassionate Number four, Compassion in World Farming is one of the largest farm animal protection organizations, and it also helps with food system reform and change.

The goal is to end factory farming, but it requires corporate engagement, campaign and policy work, and getting governments of all levels on board.