Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast

Hey 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...

Hey 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-conviction In our Noteworthy segment, North Carolina set up a system to ...

Hey 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-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://animalwellnessactio...

Hey 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 & Sam Send us a text! We can't respond, but we'd love to hear from you! Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign...

Hey 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-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/lives...