Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast

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Sam's not feeling well, so we're releasing a replay of Ep 181.

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In our Noteworthy segment, we’re taking a look at some mistakes that new vegans make, and with Nisha Vora’s help, how they can prevent them.

And, in Our Main Topic, It’s Farm bailouts, fraud and continued government waste! How the current administration is amping up to protect the farm vote.

We're sorry for the delay in new episodes, but we will be back next week to...

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This week, we're releasing a replay of EP 205, Vegan Halloween! 

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This week’s Y Files, we’re reminding you why dairy is scary 

In our Noteworthy segment, we tell you all about the Vegan Street Humane Halloween E - cookbook that’s packed with fun spooky themed recipes. We’ll also tell you how you can get yours for free!

And, in Our Main Topic, we’re taking a look at the new updated chocolate list fro...

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In the Good News of the Week, one of our listeners sent us some amazing news coming out of Mexico!

In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you how veganism & vegetarianism is ranking in a recent Gallup poll.

Here's the article: https://news.gallup.com/poll/510038/identify-vegetarian-vegan.aspx

And, in Our Main Topic, we’re going to Mockingbird Farm Sanctuary for the 2026 Fall on the Farm!

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In the Good News of the Week, a German company is using unwanted beer fermentation facilities to create vegan meat!

Here's the article: https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/pacifico-biolabs-funding-mycelium-meat-fermentation-protein-beer-tanks/

In our Noteworthy segment, Restaurants Are Using Behavioral Science to Promote Plant-based Eating — and It’s Working

Here's the article: https://www.wri.org/insights/restaurants-use-behavioral-science-plant-based-foods?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

And, in Our Main Topic, we’re taking you to...

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In the Good News of the Week, an exploitive animal attraction at Universal Orlando finally closes. 

Here's the article: https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/universal-orlando-to-close-notorious-animal-actors-show/

In our Noteworthy segment, a new HBO series features a vegan main character!

Here's the article: https://vegnews.com/why-hbo-green-lantern-is-vegan

And, in Our Main Topic, we’re exploring AI models and their compassion for animals.

Here are the art...

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The Good News of the Week this week is all about cookies!

Here's the article: https://vegnews.com/new-vegan-girl-scout-cookie-2027

In our first installment of Research Recap, we were given tons of information concerning the wild horse round up by a listener, and we’re excited to share it with you!

For a copy of all of Sigyn's information (it was too extensive to include here), please email [email protected]. Include "Horse Info" in the subject line, and we wi...

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The Good News of the Week comes from a primate research center!

Here's the article: https://michaelcorthelll.substack.com/p/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-animal?

In our Noteworthy segment, we’re talking about the recent plans to round up wild horses & burros in the US

And, in Our Main Topic, we share our day at the Syracuse Vegtoberfest fundraising event!

Here's the info on the blueberry recall: https://abcnews.com/Health/coli-outbreak-linked-frozen-blueberries-grows-17-cases/story?id=136198759

We also have a n...

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The Good News of the Week comes to us from Argentina and involves a court case about goldfish!

Here's the article: https://www.peta.org/news/argentina-fish-have-rights/

In our Noteworthy segment, A Netflix show about time travelers depicts a vegan future.

Here's the article: https://www.livekindly.com/the-future-is-vegan-netflix-sci-fi-travelers/

And, in Our Main Topic, we take you to the Big Bite Buffalo VegFest! We tell you all about the food, the vendors, and all the great pe...

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Sorry for the replay, but we had to regroup after a colossal fail at Rochester VegFest thanks to Mother Nature!

We hope this finds you well, and we will be back to tell you all about what happened in Rochester next week!

We will also be talking about Big Bite Buffalo VegFest that's happening this coming Sunday in Buffalo NY! We hope to see some of you there!

Wish us luck LOL.

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The Good News of the Week focuses on clean water. We’ll tell you about a waterway that went from poisoned to swimmable. Article from The Good Newspaper at goodgoodgood.org

In our Noteworthy segment, McDonald’s should take note, as we share America’s favorite French fries.

Here's the article: https://vegnews.com/americas-best-fries-2026-ranked

And, in Our Main Topic, listener, David asked that we do a segment on the best Vegan Apps out there! Thanks for your sugg...

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WE HAVE OUR FIRST INSTALLMENT OF THE GOOD NEWS OF THE WEEK!

In our Noteworthy segment, We’re discussing raising children vegan. Is it wrong to “force” children to be vegan?

And, in Our Main Topic, does eating vegan change your DNA? We look at a recent study that may surprise you!

We also talk about the recent lettuce recalls. We have a new Listener Shout Out, and we update you on where you can find us in the comin...

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We're back with a new episode, and we have so much to tell you!

This week, we will catch you up on some of the things that have happened in the vegan space while we were on break.

We'll share some changes that we're planning for the show, and we're asking for your help!

We'll also take you with us to the Pittsburgh VegFest!

We've missed talking to you so much, and we're excited to be back!

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It's the last week of our summer break! We hope you've been having a fun summer.

This week we're releasing a replay of Ep 155. We discuss a vegan conundrum answered by Miss Manners, a dairy farm that claims they are "Compassionate Dairy" and "Slaughter Free", and we talk about a delicious vegan recipe that we made!

Enjoy the show, and we will talk to you next week! We'll be telling you all about the Pittsburgh VegFest and boy, do we have a lot to catch you up on!

Till...

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We hope this finds you well, and that you're enjoying your summer!

This week's summer break replay revisits Ep 175. We explore some Vegan Dad jokes, talk about a Vegan death cult, and generally keep it weird!

Thanks so much for listening! We'll have new episodes coming in August!

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We hope you're having lots of Summer fun!

This week's replay is Ep 210. We play a rousing game of Vegan Jeopardy! Play along with us, and let us know how you did!

We will be back August 3rd with a brand new episode. We'll tell you all about the Pittsburgh Vegfest!

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We hope you're having an amazing summer!

While we're on summer break, we will be re-releasing some of our favorite episodes.

Enjoy this replay of Am I the Vegan Asshat!

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In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you why you should check your freezer for these MorningStar Farms products.

Here's the article: https://vegnews.com/morningstar-farms-recall-beyond-filets

In our Noteworthy segment, New York Mayor Mamdani hired a lifelong vegan to head up the city’s office of food policy!

Read the article here: https://vegnews.com/nyc-mayor-office-of-food-policy-vegan

And, in Our Main Topic, once again the legal personho...

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We hope you're well. This week, we are releasing a replay of Ep 198!

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This week’s Y Files exposes a Denmark zoo that requested patrons to donate their pets. Why???? 

 In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you about a vegan food & travel series streaming on Peacock! 

Here's a link to the article & interview: https://www.forksoverknives.com/people/mena-massoud-on-peacock-tv-evolving-vegan-and-his-plant-based-journey/ 

And, in Our Main Topic, we look at 7 cooking mistakes that you could be making as a vegan! 

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In this week’s Y Files, We look at WHY vegan restaurants can be more expensive than “traditional” restaurants.

In our Noteworthy segment, are vegans weird? One vegan known as the No Meat Athlete thinks we are!

Here's a link to Matt Frazier's article: https://www.nomeatathlete.com/weird-vegan/

And, in Our Main Topic, we’re buying a one way ticket on an imaginary jet plane to insanity island...

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In this week’s Y Files, we’ll share why the African Lungfish is such an amazing non human animal!

Read the article: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/west-african-lungfish/

In our Noteworthy segment, The USDA pauses loans for animal farm digesters. Is this a good thing?

Read the article: 

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/25052026/usda-biogas-digester-loan-pause/?

And, in Our Main Topic, The University of Wisconsin is investigating an animal advoc...

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In this week’s Y Files, We’ll tell you why recently deceased Bronx Zoo elephant, Happy was so important to animal rights.

Here's the article: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/28/nx-s1-5837163/happy-elephant-euthanized

In our Noteworthy segment, why is the GOP using veganism to “slander” a Democratic US senator?

Here's the article: https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/25/politics/james-talarico-ken-paxton-texas-senate-vegan

And, in Our Main Topic, we’ll tell you how philanthro...

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In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you about a black goo that was discovered inside a ship, and how it turned out to be a living organism!

Here's the article: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/animals/a71151516/black-goo-new-species-discovery/

In our Noteworthy segment, a recent BBC article claims that a young woman died as a result of her vegan diet causing her to be delusional.

Here's the BBC article...

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In this week’s Y Files, we’re stepping away from the animals for a bit, and telling you how the government is seizing farmlands in the US & why.

Here's the article: https://www.agweb.com/news/business/farmland/government-seizes-farmers-land-build-airport-corporate-jets-and-business

In our Noteworthy segment, well known animal activist, Joey Carbstrong was arrested for exposing conditions in a Manchester slaughter facility. We’ll tell you what he exposed.

Here's the article: https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/11/joey-carbstrong-arrested-after-new-animal-cruelty-investigation/

And, in Our Ma...

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In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you why snails are amazing animals!

In our Noteworthy segment, There is a planned action at the Marshall Resources animal testing facility in North Rose NY. We’ll give you all the details so that you can decide if you want to participate.

Here's a link with all the details: https://www.beagleloversandrescuers.org/protest/

And, in Our Main Topic, we’re keeping it l...

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In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you about a recently discovered hamster sized mammal that lived along side dinosaurs & could be a link to the mammals of today!

Here's the article: https://www.futurity.org/new-hamster-sized-mammal-species-cimolodon-desosai-3332902/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-hamster-sized-mammal-species-cimolodon-desosai-3332902

In our Noteworthy segment, The Sportsman’s Alliance is claiming a major win in the passing of the most recent language in the Farm Bill. We’...

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So sorry to have to delay the show again. Sam is having terrible back issues, and sitting for an extended period of time (aka recording a podcast) is difficult for her.

We took her for X-rays and she has a PT appointment tomorrow, so she should be loose enough to record. 

We'll have a new episode wednesday 5-6.

Thanks so much for listening.

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In this week’s Y Files, we’ll tell you how warming ocean temperatures are threatening sharks & other ocean animals

Read the article here: https://sentientmedia.org/great-white-sharks-overheating/

In our Noteworthy segment, the largest meat company in the world avoids paying taxes. We’ll tell you how they are getting away with it.

Read the article here: https://sentientmedia.org/jbs-the-worlds-largest-meat-company-avoids-paying-taxes/

And, in Our Main Topic, more top official...

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We hope this finds you well! Happy Earth Day!

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In this week’s Y Files, we’re diving back into the deep ocean to tell you about a sea animal that is essentially immortal! 

Read the article here: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/immortal-jellyfish-secret-to-cheating-death.html

In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you how eating vegan can help you to feel hopeful for the future!

Here's that article: https://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/news-making-you-nervous-vegan-food-helps/article_003732...

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In this week’s Y Files, we’ll introduce you to the illusive Chirodectes Jelly Fish, and we tell you why this  amazing animal is so special!

Check out this amazing video: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDepthsBelow/comments/13mzdac/chirodectes_maculatusa_species_of_spotted_box/

In our Noteworthy segment, There’s some updates to the Dirty Dozen list of fruits and veggies. We’ll share all the new info, and tell out how you...

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In this week’s Y Files, We look into the dangers of consuming Kratom, and where you find it.

Here's the article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/08/06/kratom-7oh-addiction-fda/85451305007/

In our Noteworthy segment, The Center for the Environment and Welfare has released a documentary series where they claim to expose several animal advocacy organizations as anti farming, and a threat to our food systems.

Check Out Their "Document...

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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=703775483

And, in Our Main Topic, we’re taking a look at the updated guidance from the American Veterinary Medical Association regarding the culling of anima...

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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.

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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...

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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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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-relea...

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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.

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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...