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!

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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!

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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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Hey Pickles!

Happy New Year!

We thought we would release a replay of some good news. We all could use some, for sure!

We're looking forward to coming back after the break, and we can't wait for our annual Listener Shout Out Giveaway!

Enjoy the replay, and we will talk to you real soon! We'll have a lot to share about Sam's trip to London. She's finding so much great vegan food, and seeing all kinds of wonderful shows.

Much love,

Sam & Christine

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Hey Pickles!

We hope you're enjoying a safe and happy holiday season. While we're on break, we're releasing replays of some of our favorite episodes from the past!

Please enjoy this replay of episode 143, and we will talk to you in the new year.

Much love,

Sam & Christine

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