Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast

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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 s...

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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-conviction

In 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 n...

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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-finds

In 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 ne...

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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!

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Christine & Sam

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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-space

In 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-changes

And, in Our Main Topic, We’ll share some vegan reddi...

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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-machines

In our Noteworthy segment, recent good news out of Amsterdam concerning meat advertising.

Here's the article: https://veganhorizon.substack.com/p/amsterdam-bans-meat-advertising

And, 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...

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We have a recipe from Nisha Vora of Rainbow Plant Life

Here'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-plant

In our Noteworthy segment, we want to remind you of the advocacy organization known as Apex Advocacy.

Check...

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In this week’s Y Files, Continuing our journey into amazing non human animals, we’ll tell you about the Mourning Gecko

Here'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...

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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-horse

In 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...

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In this week’s Y Files, What is a flat headed cat & are they extinct

Here's the article with pictures of these adorable wild cats: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-wild-cat-is-considered-possibly-extinct-in-thailand-researchers-just-caught-it-on-camera-for-the-first-time-in-about-30-years-180987928/

In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll share some animal rights wins that happened in 2025

Here's the article that we cite https://a-z-animals.com/articles/the-biggest-animal-rights-wins-of-the-past-year/

And, in Our Main Topic, Sam takes us to London! She’ll share the vegan restaurants she found, the food she...

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We sincerely hope that you're okay. 

We are frankly exhausted by what's happening in the US and around the world.

Sam has returned from the UK, and we look forward to sharing all of her adventures with you next week.

In the meantime, we are releasing this replay of Ep. 174 which includes a guide to effective peaceful protest.

For a printable guide, please see the show notes from the original episode in your podcast app or on YouTube.

We thank you so much for listening. S...

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Happy New Year! 

We thought we would release a replay of some good news. We all could use some, for sure!

We're looking forward to coming back after the break, and we can't wait for our annual Listener Shout Out Giveaway!

Enjoy the replay, and we will talk to you real soon! We'll have a lot to share about Sam's trip to London. She's finding so much great vegan food, and seeing all kinds of wonderful shows.

Much love, 

Sam & Christine

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We hope you're enjoying a safe and happy holiday season. While we're on break, we're releasing replays of some of our favorite episodes from the past!

Please enjoy this replay of episode 143, and we will talk to you in the new year.

Much love, 

Sam & Christine

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Hey Pickles!

We hope you're having a safe and happy holiday season. While we're on break, we will be releasing some replays of past episodes. 

This week, we take another look at Ep 162. This episode dives into the finances of several vegan advocacy organizations.

Our Noteworthy segment in this episode shares some of the best vegan meal delivery services that are available. Have you ever tried a meal delivery service? We have in the past, and it can be fun!

Thanks for listening, and we'll be releasing new episodes after the n...

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In this week’s Y Files, we ask how & why are raccoons becoming the next companion animal?

Here's the article https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1j8j48e5z2o

In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll share 10 things that we wish someone had told us before becoming vegan.

Here's the article https://vegoutmag.com/lifestyle/s-bt-10-things-people-who-ve-been-vegan-for-10-years-desperately-wish-someone-had-told-them-on-day-one/

And, in Our Main Topic, We’re keeping it li...

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In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell why many are upset by what a teacher fed to a pet snake in her classroom.

In our Noteworthy segment, the drama surrounding the recent sale of Miyokos Creamery continues. We’ll tell you what we know so far.

And, in Our Main Topic, many vegans are responding to a Reddit post. The original poster claims that they were paid by the meat industry to troll vegan social...

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This week, we're releasing a replay of Ep 166. It's our Holiday Survival Guide.

We hope you have a safe and happy holiday.

We are thankful for you!!!

Much love, Sam & Christine

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In this week’s Y Files, we’re looking into why some skunks are losing their stripes.

Here's the article: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/striped-skunks-predators-prey-colors

In our Noteworthy segment, NY Transit Union is suing animal rights group, claiming they initiated a smear campaign against carriage drivers.

Here's the article: https://www.amny.com/nyc-transit/twu-horse-carriage-drivers-sue-nyclass/

And, in Our Main Topic, we’re taki...

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In this week’s Y Files, could sunflowers be the future of vegan meats?

Here's the article from Science Daily: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251104013006.htm

In our Noteworthy segment, Miyoko Schinner is trying to buy back her vegan creamery. We'll update you on the situation.

And, in Our Main Topic, we discuss the hidden mental toll on animal farmers.

Here's a link to the study:<...