Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast

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In this week’s Y Files, we’re looking into why some skunks are losing their stripes.

Here's the article: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/striped-skunks-predators-prey-colors

In our Noteworthy segment, NY Transit Union is suing animal rights group, claiming they initiated a smear campaign against carriage drivers.

Here's...

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In this week’s Y Files, could sunflowers be the future of vegan meats?

Here's the article from Science Daily: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251104013006.htm

In our Noteworthy segment, Miyoko Schinner is trying to buy back her vegan creamery. We'll update you on the situation.

And, in Our Main Topic, we discuss the hidden mental...

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Our deepest sympathies go out to our friend Natina, owner of Buffalo's V Spot. Her son, Pharaoh passed away suddenly & unexpectedly. He leaves behind a wife, and four beautiful children.

Here is a link to a Go Fund Me to help his family in this incredibly difficult time:https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-pharaohs-family-in-this-time-of-his-su...

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Happy Vegan Halloween! 

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

Watch the Viva Scary Dairy Ad here: https://youtu.be/Bo8yFT53kpk?si=6EkuXdBqiGLFmGwN

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,...

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This week’s Y Files explores weird animals at the bottom of the ocean that challenge our understanding of life!

Here's the article: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/scientists-found-weird-animals-bottom-151344240.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9uZXdzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJrcQ4-B8tCboKRl9PDtXUxcUJ6woXiAeiAvxPHXhOu1aX-h8a...

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This week’s Y Files explores a new dinosaur that was discovered in Argentina, and we’ll tell you what they found in the mouth of this amazing non human animal!

Here's the article: https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/dinosaur-argentina-crocodile-rcna233309

In our Noteworthy segment, Marineland in Ontario Canada claims that it will have to euthanize 30 of its...

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This week’s Y Files Roadside zoo owner, and circus runner,  Ryan Easley killed by tiger in Oklahoma.

Check out the article here: https://www.humaneworld.org/en/blog/captive-tiger-kills-owner-roadside-zoo

In our Noteworthy segment, The USDA and other federal agencies posting banners on their websites with propaganda messaging about the recent federal gover...

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This week’s Y Files explores how scientists at King’s College in London are using sheep’s wool to create a toothpaste that they claim repairs damaged enamel in human teeth.

Here's the article: https://news.sky.com/story/toothpaste-made-with-hair-naturally-repairs-tooth-enamel-scientists-discover-13414542

In our Noteworthy segment, we knew it would ha...

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We're celebrating our 200th Episode!!! We have you to thank for reaching this milestone!

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This week’s Y Files tells a story of how some students at Cornell University brought a bear into their dorm after hunting & killing it.

In our Noteworthy segment, the very first car certified by the Vegan Society! What is it? Can we get it?

And, in Our Main Topic, we take you with us to ...

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Here's the link for the Buffalo Rodeo. Please contact Buffalo Riverworks & voice your concerns.

https://buffaloriverworks.com/event/beat-the-beast-cross-over-the-line/

Here's the link to the Goodles Mac & Cheese recall:

https://www.today.com/food/recall/mac-cheese-recall-goodles-vegan-truffle-ingredients-allergy-rcna231339?fbclid=IwdGRleAM1KMJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhRzMpd7Gf9n_ZJ3aD...

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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-jou...

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This week’s Y Files explains how a particularly wily campsite visitor has been stealing unusual belongings from campers!

In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you how 20 vegan products rank at Trader Joes!

Here's the list from VegOut: https://vegoutmag.com/food-and-drink/s-the-20-best-vegan-products-at-trader-joes-tested-and-ranked/

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This week’s Y Files looks into why folks on Martha’s Vineyard can no longer eat meat & dairy.

Here's the article:

https://www.thetimes.com/us/news-today/article/marthas-vineyard-ticks-alpha-gal-syndrome-lyme-90wvpt35b

In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you how laid off chefs from Planta’s Florida location are using their ta...

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Welcome to Covid Cast. Christine has Covid so we tried to keep this week's episode a little on the short side. But, we have a lot to tell you!

In this installment of The Y Files, we tell you about a strange tradition involving wild ponies in Virginia.

Here's the article we reference: https://apnews.com/article/chincoteague-wild-ponies-annual-swim-1cd1e5d21b8ab35bd5314cf6dc2784cb

Our Noteworthy segment takes a loo...

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This week, we wanted to do an episode on the lighter side. We think we all could use a break from the avalanche of bad news that is the world we're living in right now.

We have a very special guest on the show this week, and in our Main Topic, we play a fun summertime themed game of Would You Rather.

In this week's Why Files, we talk about an interesting anti rhino poaching campaign in ...

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We're releasing a replay of EP 153 this week because....life. Here's what's in the episode:  We have a Listener Recipe! It's Crystal's Delicious Vegan Egg Rolls!
Here's her recipe so you can make them at home!

 Ingredients: A whole Napa cabbage chopped, a brick of firm tofu ground, shredded carrots, chopped green onions, minced garlic, a tablespoon of ginger paste, ...

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This week in our Y Files, where we tell stories of strange and unusual news in the world of animals & veganism, we look into a strange case of animal smuggling involving a Mexican border crossing and a Volkswagen Pissat.

In our Noteworthy segment, in an unsurprising move, Republicans mount fight against animal welfare laws in California.

Here's a link to the article we reference: https...

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This week, we have an update on the Rebel Cheese union busting allegations.

Here's a link to their statement on the matter: https://rebelcheese.com/pages/bistro-note?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLoN0hleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpwCgilNmFl-yWpoqQCwDYaWOLYed3PdHZ6tp-i0m5oKeg1wcA5j7zOGsttQb_aem_FGpW5NRHhE05fO00JjNQHg

Our Y Files this week focuses on a centuries old tradition of the swan census in Britain. Did...

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This week in our The Y Files segment, we talk about the ethics implications of people cloning their companion animals.

Our Noteworthy this week is a disappointing story about how Rebel Cheese in Austin Texas has been accused of union busting.

Here's the article that we reference: https://www.themirror.com/news/weird-news/i-cloned-cat-25000-because-1229491

Here's a link to the Go...