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Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast
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A vegan podcast about food, lifestyle & animal liberation. Join us for restaurant reviews, shopping tips, advocacy and all things vegan!
Are you a new vegan? Do you want to go vegan? We have episodes for you!
Are you a new vegan? Do you want to go vegan? We have episodes for you!
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More On the Farm Bill - Trader Joe's Recall - American Veterinary Medical Association & The Fur Trade -219
Mar 3100:30:20Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we have an update on The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 and how it’s affecting SNAP benefits.In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you about a recall of some Trader Joe’s products.Here's the recall: https://www.traderjoes.com/home/announcements?category=recalls&id=703775483And, in Our Main Topic, we’re taking a look at the updated guidance from the American Veterinary Medical Association regarding the culling of animals in times of disease outbreaks.Read the updated guidance here: https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2024-09/Humane-Slaughter-Guidelines-2024.pdfWe also have a new Listener Shout Out! Is it you?Thanks so much for listening to the show!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Transcribe →Make Your Yard a Wildlife Sanctuary - Vegan AITA - Vegan Recipe! REPLAY
Mar 2401:07:34Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!We forgot to mention last week, that we would be releasing a replay due to the fact that Sam is in Tech Week for an upcoming Dance Ensemble show.If you have any knowledge of the performing arts, you know that tech week is pretty brutal. If you're not familiar with what happens on tech week, this is the week spent figuring out lighting cues, sound cues, and tweaking staging. It's very time consuming and Sam will be in the theater until late at night all week.So, to free up some of Sam's limited time this week, we are releasing Ep 163.This is a fun Vegan Reddit episode, and we hope you enjoy it.Thank you so much for listening to the show, and for your endless support of what we do here at Compassion & Cucumbers.Much love,Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Transcribe →Bird Flu Never Went Away - What Does Throwing Sandwiches Have In Common With Animal Rescue? 218
Mar 1801:03:54Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!Sorry we're late! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we revisit the case of the sandwich that was hurled at ice agents, and look at the legal comparisons between his actions and animal rights rescuers’ actions in the court of law. How do they compare?Read the article here: https://verdict.justia.com/2025/11/12/the-turkey-sandwich-hurlers-acquittal-and-the-chicken-rescuers-convictionIn our Noteworthy segment, North Carolina set up a system to field complaints about industrialized farming. We’ll let you know how it’s working, or not working.Find out more here: https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09032026/north-carolina-cafo-complaint-systems/And, in Our Main Topic, we have updates on the state of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza otherwise known as bird flu. Why isn’t our government or main stream media talking about it?Here are the articles we referred to: https://www.fltimes.com/news/bird-deaths-hit-seneca-lake-shoreline-again/article_f913b5bf-7a79-4f92-83d8-6c83bee1ad3e.htmlhttps://ithacavoice.org/2025/02/avian-influenza-found-in-dead-birds-across-the-finger-lakes-including-tompkins-county/https://www.wpr.org/news/weve-seen-this-before-bird-flu-again-hits-wisconsin-poultry-farmsWe also have a new Listener Shout Out!! Thanks so much to all of you that followed our call to action!We hope you enjoy the show!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Transcribe →Vegan Good News! Farm Bill Update - Why Bird Populations Are On The Decline-217
Mar 1000:54:35Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!We hope this episode finds you well.Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, we’ll look at why US bird populations are declining faster in certain areas of the country.Here's the article: https://www.livescience.com/animals/birds/birds-are-declining-faster-and-faster-in-3-us-hotspots-new-study-findsIn our Noteworthy segment, we discuss the good and the bad of recent additions to the US farm bill.Here's the article: https://animalwellnessaction.org/battle-over-animal-welfare-in-farm-bill/And, in Our Main Topic, there’s some good news in the vegan space that we wanted to share! We need good news!Here's all the good news: https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/texass-plant-based-meat-labeling-law-vegan-ban-tofurky/https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO2601/S00269/indonesia-bans-elephant-rides-and-bali-based-mason-elephant-park-announces-end.htmhttps://vegoutmag.com/travel/s-st-8-cities-with-best-vegan-food-scenes-not-la-portland/We have Listener Shout Out news, and a Call To Action!Thank you so much for listening.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Transcribe →Fighting Fascism - Vegan Pantry Staples - A Vegan Recipe! REPLAY
Mar 301:08:18Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!We're releasing a replay this week, as Christine is having a medical procedure done on our usual recording day.This is a reminder: If you're 50 or older please get a colonoscopy. Colon cancer can be cured if found early.Take impeccable care of yourself and the people around you!Much love, Christine & SamSend us a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Transcribe →Are They Vegan Ass Hats? Octopuses From Space! RFK Jr Encourages the Beef Industry -216
Feb 2401:07:01Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!Welcome! Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, Did octopuses come from outer space? We’ll explore that possibility!Here's the article: https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/123479-trending-science-do-octopuses-come-from-outer-spaceIn our Noteworthy segment, We have more on the HHS’s dietary guidelines. We’ll share the advice that insiders in the meat & dairy industries are receiving from RFK Jr.Here's the article: https://www.farmprogress.com/livestock/rfk-urges-beef-producers-to-expand-herds-as-nutrition-guideline-changesAnd, in Our Main Topic, We’ll share some vegan reddit posts, and try to decide…. WHO IS THE ASSHAT!We also have a recipe this week! We'll tell you how you can get a copy of the recipe sent to your inbox.Thanks so much for listening.Stay safe, stay sane, and take care of each other.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Transcribe →The New Dietary Guidelines From the HHS - Bans On Meat Ads - Brain Chips In Pigeons - 215
Feb 1700:39:15Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, Is Russia putting brain chips into pigeons?Here's the article: https://peakd.com/hive-196387/@davideownzall/brain-chipped-pigeons-in-russia-exploiting-sentient-beings-as-flying-machinesIn our Noteworthy segment, recent good news out of Amsterdam concerning meat advertising.Here's the article: https://veganhorizon.substack.com/p/amsterdam-bans-meat-advertisingAnd, in Our Main Topic, we’re taking a look at the new dietary guidelines coming out of the Trump administration.Here's the article: https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-releases/new-dietary-guidelines-were-written-authors-strong-ties-food-industry-doctorsWe have a new Listener Shout Out, and lots of our usual shenanigans!Thanks so much for spending some of your day with us.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Transcribe →Imperfect Veganism - Apex Advocacy - Orangutans Using Plant Medicine - 214
Feb 1000:50:02Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!We hope this finds you well.Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!We have a recipe from Nisha Vora of Rainbow Plant LifeHere's a link to the recipe: https://rainbowplantlife.com/vegan-buffalo-cauliflower/In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you about how orangutans are using plant medicine in the wild.Here's the article: https://www.discoverwildlife.com/news/orangutan-makes-cream-from-plantIn our Noteworthy segment, we want to remind you of the advocacy organization known as Apex Advocacy.Check out their website here: https://www.apexadvocacy.orgAnd, in Our Main Topic, we’re discussing imperfect veganism. What is it, and how do we practice being imperfect?We have a lot of new listeners, and some of you are have recently gone vegan. We thought it would be a good idea to revisit the topic of living an imperfect vegan life!We also have a new Listener Shout Out! Is it YOU?Thanks so much for listening to the show!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Transcribe →Misanthropic Vegans Ruin Everything - What Long Term Vegans Eat - Beluga Update - 213
Feb 300:51:07Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!We hope you're doing well.Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, Continuing our journey into amazing non human animals, we’ll tell you about the Mourning GeckoHere's the article: https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/animal/mourning-gecko/In our Noteworthy segment, 30 long term vegans were asked what they eat in a typical week, and their answers might surprise you!Here's the article: https://vegoutmag.com/food-and-drink/s-st-i-asked-30-people-whove-been-vegan-for-10-years-what-they-actually-eat-in-a-typical-week-and-the-answers-were-shockingly-boring/And, in Our Main Topic, How can we be more effective in our outreach as vegans, and avoid misanthropy?We were recently inspired by the latest video from Jake Conroy AKA The Cranky Vegan. Watch his video here: https://youtu.be/9b1_LkCqZig?si=80Pa9_oUXhwbMkDSWe also have anew Listener Shout Out. Is it YOU?Thanks so much for spending a little of your day with us. We really appreciate it!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
Transcribe →Ep 212 EPA Sued Over Forever Chemicals - AG Bondi Wants Our Voter Information - Przewalski's Horses
Jan 2700:32:16Tap to summarizeHey Pickles!Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!In this week’s Y Files, We introduce you to the Przewalski's horses., pronounced shuh-VAL-skeez horses.Here's the article: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/przewalskis-horseIn our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you about a lawsuit that challenges the EPA’s approval of “forever chemicals”.Here's the article: https://wisconsinindependent.com/politics/suit-challenges-epa-approval-of-new-forever-chemical-pesticide/And, in Our Main Topic, We want to share with you why what’s happening in Minnesota & other blue states is happening. Is it really about illegal immigration? Here's the article: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/attorney-general-bondi-minnesota-voter-rolls-border-patrol-fatal-shooting/We also have a new Listener Shout Out & we ask that you take a look at this week's Listener Shout Out, Fi Barham's amazing hand made jewelry. Here's her web site!https://barhamdesigns.comThank you so much for listening to the show, and please take care of each other. Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We can't respond, but we'd love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks
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