In this episode, Kathy reviews both extraordinary advancements and disturbing developments from 2019:

-- the remarkable trajectory of the Impossible and Beyond Burgers

-- new vegan food products launched in 2019 or ready for 2020

-- encouraging developments from industries other than food: new vegan leather companies, 40 makeup companies that have gone vegan, and more

-- the Trump administration's continued assault on animals

-- grim results of hastening global warming

Key Takeaways:

-- Whether we feel hopeful or defeated by 2019 developments is irrelevant. What's important is to use our extraordinary privilege to be our best and most powerful selves.

This episode was brought to you by Catskill Animal Sanctuary