This week The Bearded Vegans present a very special live episode recorded in front of an audience at the Compassionfest Holiday Bazaar in Hamden, CT. The duo discuss tasty food finds at the event, a local restaurant that advertises itself as vegan but still serves animal flesh, and then move on into a discussion of how to be a good advocate for animals during the holiday season, specifically how to navigate the tricky world of holiday parties.

The chick pea gravy recipe that Andy uses

This week, the bearded duo once again dig into the depths of the mailbag to answer listener questions, comments and concerns. Topics range from the frivolous (favorite vegan bands, pet peeves) to the serious (thoughts on no kill shelters and whether bringing a child into the world can be ethical or altruistic) and everything in between! Plus, Paul and Andy announce their plans for their annual winter break, which is taking a different shape this year.

Articles discussed:

10 Reasons To Say No To Farmed Animals As A Gift

Apopo Animal Welfare Guidelines

Veggie Planet – Vegan Idioms

The Vegan RD: Do Some People Need To Eat Meat?

This week, Paul and Andy discuss a particularly delicious dish found in NYC before diving into some follow up and and a break down of the week’s news including the revelation that Field Roast was acquired by Maple Leaf Foods, the largest meat producer in Canada. Is the latest in a long line of similar acquisitions a net positive for animals, or are they just over it? Plus they review Vegan 2017, the latest installment in the annual film series from Plant Based News.

Restaurants Discussed:

Blossom (New York, NY)

Articles discussed:

Government Promises Animals ‘Will Be Recognized As Sentient’ After Brexit

John Cena, Kate McKinnon & Gina Rodriguez Lend Their Voice To New Animated Animal Rights Film “Ferdinand”

Waste from soy milk and tofu production turned into ‘high-value’ ingredient by Singapore scientists (nov 22, 2017)

Maple Leaf buys meat alternative brand Field Roast for $120m (Dec 1st, 2017)

Maple Leaf Foods sets out plan to be sustainability world leader

Field Roast’s Statement

A Priveleged Vegan – “we will see a vegan world under capitalism?”

VEGAN 2017 film

​This week, Paul and Andy wade into the waters of direct action by asking if liberating animals should be considered terrorism. With the Animal Liberation Front listed as one of the top domestic terror threats by the FBI, is such a label a proportionate response to the threat? Additionally they break down the week’s news and talk about vegan food adventures in CT and NYC.

Restaurants visited: