--Mapping the Hidden: Direct Action Everywhere’s new interactive tool exposes 1,300+ industrial sites hidden behind California’s "green" reputation.

--The Scale of Confinement: Behind the glitz and tech lie 80 million animals trapped in a system that produces 99% of the state’s animal products.

--Environmental Accountability: For the first time, the public can track the specific pollution and water footprints of individual factory farms in real-time.

When the world thinks of California, the mind immediately drifts to the glitz of Hollywood, the artificial intelligence of silicon valley, or the pristine Pacific coastline. But, get ready! A new high-tech map reveals a massive, hidden animal agriculture industry operating behind the scenes of the Golden State—one that has remained largely invisible to the public eye… until now.
In a groundbreaking conversation, UnchainedTV’s Jane Velez-Mitchell sits down with Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) Lead Organizer Almira Tanner and DxE Associate Matthew Zirbel to pull back the curtain on the hidden reality: California is one of the nation’s leading animal agriculture hubs and its top dairy producer.
Mapping the Truth
DxE has just launched FactoryFarmWatch.org, a first-of-its-kind interactive map and database that exposes the scale of California's industrial animal farming. While California markets itself as a bastion of environmental progress, the data reveals a starkly different landscape:
1,300+ Industrial Operations: The map identifies the exact locations of California's largest animal factory farms.
80 Million Animals: From the Central Valley to the North Bay, millions of sentient beings are confined in industrial sheds.
Environmental Impact: For the first time, the public can trace the specific greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution footprints of these facilities.

Perhaps most shocking is the disconnect between marketing and reality. While 75% of U.S. adults believe they are buying "humane" products, DxE’s research shows that 99% of animals are actually raised on factory farms, some confining millions of animals.
As California stands at the epicenter of the fight for animal rights, Direct Action Everywhere’s new tool aims to democratize information and hold these agricultural giants accountable.
DxE’s Almira Tanner and Matthew Zirbel walk us through this digital whistleblower and make the case that phasing out factory farming is the most critical step California can take for the climate, water, and the billions of animals caught in the system. Any companies or agencies mentioned in this podcast are invited on to respond.