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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 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.html

https://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-farms

We 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!

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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://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.htm

https://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.

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Sam & Christine

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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!

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Christine & Sam

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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/livestock/rfk-urges-beef-producers-to-expand-herds-as-nutrition-guideline-changes

And, 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 & Christine

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Hey 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-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/new-dietary-guidelines-were-written-authors-strong-ties-food-industry-doctors

We 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 & Christine

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Hey 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 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 out their website here: https://www.apexadvocacy.org

And, 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 & Christine

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Hey 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 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 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_oUXhwbMkDS

We 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 & Christine

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Hey 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-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 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.com

Thank you so much for listening to the show, and please take care of each other. 

Much love, 

Sam & Christine

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Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!

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 ate & all of her adventures across the pond!

We also announce our 2025 Listener Shout Out giveaway winner!! The winner will receive a 2LB bucket of NOOCH!

We want to share our deepest condolences to the wife & family of Renee Good who was murdered by untrained and reckless ICE officer, Jonathan Ross. 32 people have reportedly died in ICE custody in the past year, and we firmly stand against the unconstitutional methods being employed by this administration. We are sickened by what is happening in the US & around the world. All we can do is take care of our own families and communities as best we can. Stand up against racism, fascism, homophobia, transphobia, and violations of our legal rights. Due process needs to be upheld.

We know you too are scared and worried about what the future holds. We just want you to know. You are not alone. Together we will get through this.

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Hey Pickles!

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. Stay safe, and take care of each other.

Much love, 

Sam & Christine

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