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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, we'll share why the African Lungfish is such an amazing non human animal!Read the article: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/west-african-lungfish/In our Noteworthy segment, The USDA pauses loans for animal farm digesters. Is this a good thing?Read the article: https://insideclimatenews.org/news/25052026/usda-biogas-digester-loan-pause/?And, in Our Main Topic, The University of Wisconsin is investigating an animal advocacy student group. We'll tell you why.Read the article: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2026/06/04/uw-investigates-student-group-amid-dog-breeder-raidsWe, of course have a new Listener Shout Out & it could be YOU!Thank you so much for listening, and for supporting what we do.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Seth and Sean discuss the most noteworthy thing they've heard from each of the Texans who have spoken to the media during OTAs.

Seth and Sean discuss the most noteworthy things they've heard from each of the Texans at OTAs, break down the Astros' comeback 11-9 win last night, and assess if any potential trade candidates would interest them as far as the Texans taking a look.

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 tell you why recently deceased Bronx Zoo elephant, Happy was so important to animal rights.Here's the article: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/28/nx-s1-5837163/happy-elephant-euthanizedIn our Noteworthy segment, why is the GOP using veganism to “slander” a Democratic US senator?Here's the article: https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/25/politics/james-talarico-ken-paxton-texas-senate-veganAnd, in Our Main Topic, we'll tell you how philanthropists are funding a vegan studies program at a California Institute.Here's the article: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/05/20/drs-jasvant-meera-modi-fund-vegan-studies-professorship-481227/We have a new Listener Shout Out, and some important announcements!Thank you so much for spending some of your day with us.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Hey Pickles!We hope this finds you well!Here's what's coming up in today's show!In this week's Y Files, we'll tell you about a black goo that was discovered inside a ship, and how it turned out to be a living organism!Here's the article: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/animals/a71151516/black-goo-new-species-discovery/In our Noteworthy segment, a recent BBC article claims that a young woman died as a result of her vegan diet causing her to be delusional.Here's the BBC article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62d0z7l4rnoAnd, in Our Main Topic, we explore the theory of human exceptionalism and how it relates to animal rights.Here's the article: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2026/05/13/animal-rights-vs-welfare-sentience/We also have a new Listener Shout Out & more!Thank you so much for listening.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

This podcast episode delineates the prevailing dynamics within the furniture industry, elucidating the pivotal finding that consumer confidence remains an essential determinant in the sector's recovery trajectory. The latest consumer confidence index has exhibited a modest decline, underscoring the sensitivity of furniture purchases to economic fluctuations and geopolitical tensions, particularly those related to energy prices. Furthermore, we explore the recent unveiling of the Furniture Today Top 100 report, revealing that, despite previous hardships, a significant number of major retailers have begun to experience sales growth, an encouraging signal amidst a landscape of mergers and acquisitions that further consolidate market share. The discussion also highlights emerging consumer trends, particularly the burgeoning interest in tactile textures and nostalgic room concepts, which present both challenges and opportunities for retailers. As we navigate this complex milieu, the overarching theme persists: the most successful operators will be those who strategically position themselves for future growth rather than merely striving for survival. The current landscape of the furniture industry is characterized by intricate dynamics influenced by macroeconomic factors and evolving consumer sentiments. Recently released data from the Conference Board indicates a slight decline in consumer confidence, with the index dropping by approximately 0.7 points to 93.1 for May 2026, reflecting mounting concerns regarding inflationary pressures, particularly stemming from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. These pressures have engendered a palpable sense of caution among consumers, making furniture purchases—often deemed as deferable—subject to postponement when economic anxieties loom large. Retailers must therefore brace themselves for a marketplace where price sensitivity prevails, necessitating a strategic pivot towards enticing financing options and doorbuster deals that resonate more profoundly with consumer apprehensions than aspirational marketing strategies. The subtle uptick in the forward-looking Expectations index, albeit still below the recession-risk threshold, suggests a potential resurgence in consumer engagement should energy prices stabilize—a crucial consideration for retailers in the upcoming quarter.Takeaways:The recent downturn in consumer confidence highlights the critical relationship between economic conditions and furniture purchasing decisions, particularly in a deferable purchase market.The Furniture Today Top 100 report reveals a significant shift where over half the retailers experienced sales growth, indicating a potential recovery in a previously beleaguered industry.Noteworthy acquisitions, such as Tempur Sealy's merger with Mattress Firm, exemplify a trend towards consolidation that could reshape market dynamics and competitive landscapes.Emerging consumer trends suggest a preference for warm earth tones and tactile textures, compelling retailers to adapt their merchandising strategies to align with evolving aesthetic preferences.The rise of digital-first brands transitioning to brick-and-mortar stores signifies a pivotal moment in retail, necessitating traditional retailers to enhance their service offerings and customer experiences.The overarching theme throughout the episode emphasizes that companies must strategically position themselves for future growth rather than merely survive the current economic challenges.

This episode was a particular joy for me. I had the honor to talk with Jacob Howland. We start with LSD—talking about it, that is — go back to the steam engine in ancient Greece to return to the 20th century's nuclear bomb and today's artificial intelligence. What is the interplay of the human condition with ever more potent technology? What constitutes progress, education, and how can we deal with the challenges of our time? Jacob Howland served as Provost and Dean of the Intellectual Foundations Program at the University of Austin from 2022 to 2025, and before that, as McFarlin Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tulsa. He is the author of five books on Plato, Kierkegaard, and the Talmud, and over sixty articles on literature, politics, and the academy for general readers. He will be a Distinguished Visiting Professor in the School of Civic Leadership at the University of Texas during the academic year 2026-27. I was intrigued by a conversation Jacob had with Jordan Peterson talking about the CIA gets its hands on LSD. Jacob described the situation as “This is potent stuff, what can we do with it?” Was this a special case or is this our general approach to innovation? Is innovation thus simply reasoning backwards? What is technology? Since when do we speak of technology? “The marshalling or harnessing of significant social resources for the explicit purpose of advancing and applying science.” Mastering and possession of nature, as Descartes put it, is a core aspect of that. During that process, is the focus put too much on the means, while the ends might get lost? “The means justify the end? […] We can do this, therefore we should do it.” Innovation and the mindset of the time — do people even understand what was just invented? Example: the steam engine in antiquity. How does the world appear to people in antiquity, in the Christian tradition, and later in the modern age? Or in other words: when did transforming the world become an objective? Descartes already understands that: “Desire is implicitly infinite.” This shifts the relationship between man and world. In what way specifically? “When we take away the limits of desire, we open up an infinite and unlimited desire for wealth, an unlimited desire for new devices, conveniences and so forth.” Descartes already expresses that if we become the masters of nature, we might be able to find a way to limit the infirmities of old age and to extend life. What was the role of Francis Bacon in The New Atlantis? What role did he play for science? Contemplating the history of technology and science, it appears we are treating new inventions and innovations like children — even those with extraordinary potential. How could we have survived this attitude? “Technology contains its own fatality.” What changed between the nuclear bomb and the advent of artificial intelligence? “We are going to have to trust AI more and more, but we don't actually know if it is trustworthy.” What can we learn from Greek mythology about these complexities of technology? What is Pandora's box? “We exchange one kind of fatality for another.” Technology can be transgressive and totalising. How? “If the idea is to remove all limits, which would be a way of being like God, then, because we are human beings, we will just descend into chaos. […] You can take human beings out of chaos, but you cannot take the chaos out of human beings.” Is it true that interesting things happen at the edge of chaos, as Stuart Kauffman expressed it? “When you just have order without the vitality that comes from transgression, you have decay, you have fossilised formalism.” Henry Adams stated, about 100 years ago: Can the speed of change become too fast for human societies and thus fundamentally destabilising? “We have a hard time holding two opposing thoughts in our mind.” But this seems to be increasingly important — a fundamental human skill, in fact. How is this important to assess progress? What changed in the attitude towards progress, especially with young people? “Moderns and late moderns (us) believe that we can solve problems.” The way we address complex problems was discussed in other episodes. Noteworthy seems a quotation by Thomas Sowell: “There are no solutions, only trade-offs” Can we actually solve a problem in a complex “wicked” environment? How does this help us to understand how technology works? Why is maintenance at the centre of a complex techno-social society? What does that mean specifically? How does politics work, and why will we never arrive at morally perfect situations? Why is impatience rising and creating unreasonable expectations? Why is humility of huge importance in dealing with complex problems, for instance in science? On the other hand, why is it a bad idea to be afraid of your own shadow? “I am more concerned by what the bomb is doing already to young people,” C. S. Lewis. So, how do we go along, surrounded by radical uncertainty? What does this mean for science? “Science is the belief in the ignorance of experts,” Richard Feynman. “You are dealing with a real scientist when that scientist says: here is what we don't know.” In contrast to this, remember Anthony Fauci: “I am Science.” What is the role of generalists versus specialists to resolve or manage some of these issues? What about different perspectives of time? “The emphasis in our lives today is on the present. What is happening right now.” Where is expertise, what is the interplay between specialist knowledge and generalist “connecting tissue”? “I have never let my ignorance interfere with anything I wanted to study.” How is this relevant to living a decent and flourishing human life? But to make it even bolder: Do we have such stagnation in science and society because we have so few generalists? As a closing question: If the mission is to save (American) education, what are we supposed to do, and do we even have a chance still? “Harvard College taught little, and that little, ill. But it left the mind open, supple, and ready to receive knowledge,” Henry Adams. Could we at least get back to this situation again? “How many universities can we say that about? We have not succeeded in that. […] At the end of the day, we are suffering from a crisis of meaning. Any way we give people more meaning is significant.” How can we do that? In company with other people, ideally. There is hope, as Jacob states at the end of the conversation. We are at the start of a reconstruction, as Douglas Murray put it: “We should be the reconstructionists. The deconstructionists knew something about how to take things apart but, like children with bicycles, had no idea how to put them back together. […] We have the choice either to live in the wastelands or to rebuild them.” Other Episodes Episode 148: Künstliche Vernunft? Ein Gespräch mit Jan Juhani Steinmann Episode 145: Reflexion und Rekonstruktion! Episode 137: Alles Leben ist Problemlösen Episode 134: Das Werdende, das ewig wirkt und lebt? Transzendent oder Transient Episode 129: Rules, A Conversation with Prof. Lorraine Daston Episode 125: Ist Fortschritt möglich? Ideen als Widergänger über Generationen Episode 118: Science and Decision Making under Uncertainty, A Conversation with Prof. John Ioannidis Episode 116: Science and Politics, A Conversation with Prof. Jessica Weinkle Episode 110: The Shock of the Old, a conversation with David Edgerton Episode 107: How to Organise Complex Societies? A Conversation with Johan Norberg Episode 74: Apocalype Always References Homepage of Jacob Howland Jordan Peterson & Jacob Howland, Ancient Stories That Bridge The Heavens & The Earth (2025) René Descartes, Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking Truth in the Sciences (1637) Francis Bacon, The New Atlantis (1627, posthum) Stuart Kauffman, At Home in the Universe: The Search for the Laws of Self-Organization and Complexity(Oxford University Press, 1995) Henry Adams, The Education of Henry Adams (1918) Thomas Sowell, A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles (1987) F. A. Hayek, The Use of Knowledge in Society (1945) Horst Rittel, Melvin Webber, Dilemmas in a General Theory of Planning, Policy Sciences 4 (1973) Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics (ca. 350 BC) C. S. Lewis, “Is Progress Possible? Willing Slaves of the Welfare State” (Essay, 1958) Richard Feynman, “What is Science?” (presentation 1966, published inThe Physics Teacher, 1969) Erwin Schrödinger, What is Life? The Physical Aspect of the Living Cell (Cambridge University Press, 1944) Plato, Timaeus (ca. 360 BC) H. J. Paton, The Good Will: A Study in the Coherence Theory of Goodness (1927) Bryan Caplan, The Case Against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money (Princeton University Press, 2018) Douglas Murray - "The Age of Reconstruction Has Begun!" | ARC 2025

One week ago, the state of Louisiana’s Legislative Auditor’s office released its annual fiscal review of Grambling State University’s athletics program for the year ending June 30, 2025. The school was cited for a few audit irregularities and quickly announced that changes were being made.  That wasn’t the biggest news, though. Grambling’s athletics department lost $5.1 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.  Revenues were reported at $9.2 million versus annual expenses of $14.3 million. In percentage terms, Grambling’s revenue was only 64% of the amount needed to sustain the athletics programs at the current level. Grambling wasn’t the only north Louisiana public university whose athletics spending exceeded revenue last year The same Louisiana Legislative Auditor also filed reports earlier in 2026 for Louisiana Tech University, Northwestern State University and the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Each of these four football-playing state universities located north of Alexandria reported losses in their athletics programs for the year ending June 30, 2025.  Grambling’s massive deficit grabbed the recent news headlines, but there is a troubling commonality among Louisiana public schools not named LSU. Louisiana Tech recently cut an expensive deal (rumored to be in the vicinity of $8 million) in order to exit Conference USA and join the more geographically-suitable Sun Belt Conference. That move may turn out to be prudent for the Bulldogs over the long-term.  Louisiana Tech’s annual travel expenses as part of Conference USA totaled nearly $3.5 million.  Nearby Sun Belt rival UL-Monroe’s travel costs for the same year were $2.3 million.  Louisiana Tech is expected save $1 million or more annually on its travel expenses beginning this fall by moving to the Sun Belt Conference. Let’s look under the hood at each of these four universities’ athletics spending.  We’ll finish with a few common sense (cheap) ideas on how to achieve break-even in the future. Grambling State University – 5,200 students (2024/2025 school year) Grambling is nationally known for its athletics and its exceptional marching band.  It was bit surprising to learn that Grambling’s football program had lost $2.5 million in the most recent year.  That amounted to about 50% of the athletic department’s annual deficit of $5.1 million. The football team’s travel costs of $1.1 million last fall were higher than all three of the other north Louisiana pubic schools. The expense summary also showed nearly $160,000 was spent to cover the costs of the school’s spirit groups (for one or more road trip performances). Grambling’s men’s and women’s basketball teams each posted losses in excess of $900,000 for the most recent year. Grambling (like Northwestern State) participates NCAA’s FCS small college football division.  The G-men play in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). Louisiana Tech University – 12,145 students (Fall, 2025) The Bulldogs are based in Ruston.  Louisiana Tech’s campus is less than six miles east of Grambling via Interstate 20.  The Bulldogs have been competing in Conference USA and a part of the NCAA FBS major college football division.  As mentioned earlier, Louisiana Tech moves into the Sun Belt Conference this fall. Audit results for Louisiana Tech’s athletics department last year showed a loss of $11.875 million. Football lost “only” about $1.6 million for the year.  Louisiana Tech’s men’s and women’s basketball teams each ran a deficit of about $700,000 apiece.  Other competitive sports at Louisiana Tech lost another $2.6 million.  The school’s income statement showed “non-program specific” athletic costs with a $6 million shortfall. As noted earlier in this report, Louisiana Tech’s overall travel costs playing in far-flung Conference USA were easily the highest in the group.  The Dogs’ annual total of $3.5 million for travel exceeded Grambling ($2.6 mm), UL-Monroe ($2.3 mm) and Northwestern State (less than $1 million). Northwestern State University – 8,402 students (Fall, 2025) The Demons from Natchitoches, Louisiana came the closest to break-even within its athletics programs among these four state schools.  Northwestern State participates in the NCAA’s FCS small college football division in the regionally-aligned Southland Conference. Northwestern State posted a relatively benign loss of $167,245 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.  The Demons’ men’s basketball program ran the largest deficit at more than $300,000.  The football team came up short by $280,000. Noteworthy, Northwestern State collected nearly $1.5 million in annual student fees to help support athletics.  That was about 10% of the school’s athletics spending.  It was the highest total among these four north Louisiana state schools. University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) – 8,678 students (Fall, 2025) Sun Belt Conference member ULM (like Louisiana Tech) competes in the NCAA’s FBS major college football division.  ULM is expecting to benefit from Louisiana Tech’s arrival in the Sun Belt Conference this fall with increased attendance and revenues expected at home games in all major sports. The Warhawks’ athletics budget is the smallest among the NCAA’s 136 FBS major colleges.  ULM’s overall school budget has been prone to massive shortfalls in recent years, too.  That means that ULM’s $1.5 million athletics department loss in fiscal year 2025 is much harder to cover. Audit results showed the UL-Monroe football program lost a whopping $3.8 million in the most recent report.  The Warhawks’ men’s and women’s basketball teams lost a combined $2.5 million.  Ouch! The school’s institutional support has kept the ULM athletics department afloat for years.  Significantly higher fan support for the Warhawks football and basketball programs is needed immediately.  Otherwise, the school may have no other choice but to consider returning to the NCAA FCS small college athletics division. A few suggestions from SwampSwami to achieve fiscal break-even These four north Louisiana state universities are located within 100 miles of each other.  Each school is a very large and important employer in its home city. These state schools must immediately address their athletics spending and move quickly toward achieving fiscal balance.  At the same time, they must also work harder and more creatively to raise sports revenues over the long-term to grow the athletics programs. First things first – Take immediate cost cutting measures – The simplest and fairest way is to voluntarily reduce athletics spending by cutting a certain percentage across the board.  That could come in the form of job reductions or, perhaps, an across-the-board pay cut for staff making more than $30,000 per year.  For example, a 5% mandatory spending reduction in Year 1 may spur some voluntary budget trimming beyond that level.  Yes, this likely means one less assistant coach, one fewer support staffer, one less charter flight, etc.  The athletics departments must take a hard look at streamlining operations.  Learn to do more with less. Refuse to play long-distance road games unless the school earns a significant profit by participating – UL-Monroe’s football team hits the road for at least two “Clobbering Time” payday games every season. They are often paid more than $1 million to play at large universities such as LSU, Texas A&M, and Alabama with huge stadiums.  ULM receives more money from some of these massive “visitor” paychecks than playing a home game in front of a sold-out stadium.  There are also downsides from being on the receiving end of a couple of massive road losses every season, too.  The football team and local fans can become a bit demoralized about the team’s chances for the remainder of the season. Now, let’s try to grow the revenue side with a few cheap ideas Stimulate increased student, alumni, and hometown support – Student and local support for the athletics programs within each of these four communities (Grambling, Ruston, Natchitoches, and Monroe) must improve.  Local fans want to see their sports teams having a chance to win more than they lose.  Identify sports which are cost-effective and give the school the best chance to hang a new (and long overdue) championship banner. Success in any of the major sports at these four schools can go a long way in rejuvenating and expanding the school’s athletic support base. Improve local marketing and promotion – It may sound corny but handing out free tickets to youth at local elementary, junior high school and high schools gets parents and guardians to purchase tickets, too.  A positive game day experience for that youth can plant a valuable seed about attending that college some day.  Each of these four north Louisiana public universities have thousands of empty seats available at football and basketball games.  A purposeful campaign to encourage and engage more youth at nearby college sporting events will pay future dividends. Inject more game day excitement – Utilize the pregame, quarter breaks, halftime, and post-game times to get fans more engaged.  Experiment with creative new (and inexpensive) ideas to keep the game experience fresh for all ages of fans. They will be more likely to return if they are having more fun at the games. Relentlessly promote ahead – There are only a few home football games played each fall.  Make each game special with its own promotion.  There are, perhaps, twenty home basketball, baseball or softball home games, too.  Give thought as to how to make each home game unique for fans. Target every recent (last few years) ticket purchaser by sending a weekly email.  Remind them of the school’s upcoming weekly sports schedule, special promotions, and discounts.  Utilize all types of social media to reach a wider audience to spread the word about upcoming college athletic events and team opponents. Depend on your own athletics staff to get the word out – Sadly, we live in a world with fewer and fewer exceptional local newspapers.  It is incumbent on each school’s athletics department to take an aggressive role in publicizing and promoting all ticket-based sporting events.  Fans want to know about the school’s upcoming games and events, so take the initiative! The post North Louisiana’s College Sports Programs are Underwater appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

For those of you keeping track, Brad Wiegmann, author of today's very fine puzzle, has as of today published an NYTimes crossword every day of the week except ... Saturday! So, he's just one acceptance letter away from "hitting for the cycle", and we imagine that, at this very moment, Brad is trying to think up some dastardly difficult clues. In the meantime, the clues that he dreamt up for today's crossword were excellent — as you will hear in today's podcast.Show note imagery: Behold, a PENTATONICSCALEWe love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

Hey Pickles!Here's what's coming up in today's show!In this week's Y Files, we're stepping away from the animals for a bit, and telling you how the government is seizing farmlands in the US & why.Here's the article: https://www.agweb.com/news/business/farmland/government-seizes-farmers-land-build-airport-corporate-jets-and-businessIn our Noteworthy segment, well known animal activist, Joey Carbstrong was arrested for exposing conditions in a Manchester slaughter facility. We'll tell you what he exposed.Here's the article: https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/11/joey-carbstrong-arrested-after-new-animal-cruelty-investigation/And, in Our Main Topic, we'll tell you how singer Billie Eilish is causing an uproar with non vegans!Here's the article: https://the-ethos.co/can-billie-eilish-make-vegan-cool-again/We also have a new Listener Shout Out! Is it YOU?Thank you so much for listening!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Hey Pickles!We hope you're doing well.Here's what's coming up in today's show!In this week's Y Files, we'll tell you why snails are amazing animals!In our Noteworthy segment, There is a planned action at the Marshall Resources animal testing facility in North Rose NY. We'll give you all the details so that you can decide if you want to participate.Here's a link with all the details: https://www.beagleloversandrescuers.org/protest/And, in Our Main Topic, we're keeping it light with the 10 most anticipated vegan product launches in 2026.Here's the article: https://vegnews.com/best-new-vegan-products-of- We have a new Listener Shout Out, and lots of our usual vegan mayhem!Thank you so much for spending some of your day with us!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a voicemail or a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Hey Pickles!We hope this finds you well. Here's what's coming up in today's show!In this week's Y Files, we'll tell you about a recently discovered hamster sized mammal that lived along side dinosaurs & could be a link to the mammals of today!Here's the article: https://www.futurity.org/new-hamster-sized-mammal-species-cimolodon-desosai-3332902/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-hamster-sized-mammal-species-cimolodon-desosai-3332902In our Noteworthy segment, The Sportsman's Alliance is claiming a major win in the passing of the most recent language in the Farm Bill. We'll tell you why they're celebrating.Here's the article: https://sportsmensalliance.org/news/house-passes-2026-farm-bill-anti-hunting-language-removed-in-major-win/And, in Our Main Topic, Is the purchasing of dogs from Ridglan Farms really a win for the future of open rescue?Here's the article: https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/animal-rescue-groups-reach-agreement-to-acquire-1-500-beagles-from-ridglan-farms/article_e1f5e6fb-fbe8-471d-bc15-cc4147bd63ec.htmlWe also have a new Listener Shout Out & more!Thank you so much for listening.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Today, we delve into an array of dynamic changes and strategic maneuvers within the industry, showcasing how these transformations are shaping the future of healthcare and patient treatment. Starting with regulatory innovation, the FDA's new initiative to facilitate real-time review of clinical trial data is a potential game-changer for drug development timelines. With AstraZeneca and Amgen participating in this pilot program, the industry anticipates a more efficient approval process that addresses issues during trials rather than post-completion. This could significantly reduce the time it takes for patients to access cutting-edge therapies, marking a pivotal shift towards more agile regulatory frameworks. Such initiatives reflect a broader move towards streamlining drug approvals without sacrificing safety and efficacy. Turning to strategic investments, AstraZeneca's renewed commitment to a £300 million investment in the UK, following earlier disputes over drug pricing, signals confidence in resolving these issues favorably. This decision underscores AstraZeneca's dedication to fostering innovation within the UK's life sciences sector. Similarly, Teva Pharmaceuticals' $700 million acquisition of Emalex Biosciences positions it to introduce a new therapy for Tourette syndrome, highlighting efforts to address conditions with limited treatment options. In oncology, GSK is aligning its strategy with industry trends by focusing on cancer therapies. Despite withdrawing from a partnership with Mersana Therapeutics and pausing its mRNA bird flu shot program, GSK aims to channel resources into more promising ventures. This reflects a broader industry focus on oncology due to its high unmet needs and market potential, which companies are eager to capitalize on through innovative treatments. Additionally, Kite Pharma is preparing for potential approval of its next-generation CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma, representing ongoing progress in personalized medicine approaches aimed at complex diseases like cancer. Furthermore, Pfizer's Elrexfio has shown promising results in multiple myeloma trials, potentially expanding treatment options and reinforcing Pfizer's oncology market position. The competitive dynamics in Alzheimer's treatments are also noteworthy as Biogen and Eli Lilly vie for market share with Leqembi and Kisunla, respectively. This competition highlights complexities in chronic disease management where dosing differences may influence patient decisions. The biotech sector remains robust in fundraising activities despite challenges. Noteworthy is Vivacta's $50 million Series A round and Coultreon's $125 million fundraising effort, indicating strong investor confidence in biotech innovations. These financial injections are vital for advancing ambitious projects that promise transformative impacts on patient care. Strategic acquisitions continue to shape the industry landscape. Chiesi Group's $1.9 billion acquisition of KalVista Pharmaceuticals exemplifies this trend, focusing on expanding rare disease offerings—a niche market with significant unmet needs but fewer competitors. Meanwhile, AbbVie's acquisition option for Kestrel Therapeutics underscores its strategic expansion into targeted cancer therapies, particularly through Kestrel's promising oral pan-KRAS inhibitor. In regulatory scrutiny news, AstraZeneca's camizestrant faces intense evaluation ahead of advisory committee meetings. Such scrutiny ensures that only effective treatments reach the market while emphasizing the rigorous standards required during drug development processes. Lastly, technological integration within pharmaceutical operations is becoming increasingly crucial as companies leverage AI to enhance R&D efficiency and accelerate value crSupport the show

Hey Pickles!We hope you're having in there.Here's what's coming up in today's show!In this week's Y Files, we'll tell you how warming ocean temperatures are threatening sharks & other ocean animalsRead the article here: https://sentientmedia.org/great-white-sharks-overheating/In our Noteworthy segment, the largest meat company in the world avoids paying taxes. We'll tell you how they are getting away with it.Read the article here: https://sentientmedia.org/jbs-the-worlds-largest-meat-company-avoids-paying-taxes/And, in Our Main Topic, more top officials in the USDA have ties to the meat industry. We expose who they are and how this affects the ethical integrity of the USDA.Read the article here: https://sentientmedia.org/big-meats-ties-to-usda-top-official/We also have a new vegan recipe from our Vegan Cookbook Challenge. It's a delicious lemon yogurt cake from The Vegan Baking Bible by Karoline Tegelaar!Get the cookbook here:  https://amzn.to/4tDHi2YWe have a new Listener Shout Out and our usual shenanigans.Thanks so much for listening!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Hey Pickles!We hope this finds you well! Happy Earth Day!Here's what's coming up in today's show!In this week's Y Files, we're diving back into the deep ocean to tell you about a sea animal that is essentially immortal! Read the article here: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/immortal-jellyfish-secret-to-cheating-death.htmlIn our Noteworthy segment, we'll tell you how eating vegan can help you to feel hopeful for the future!Here's that article: https://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/news-making-you-nervous-vegan-food-helps/article_00373299-8e45-4ace-858e-3c254af5ef50.htmlAnd, in Our Main Topic, the dentist that promotes being full carnivore.Check him out here: https://www.kevinstock.ioWe have a new Listener Shout Out & More!Thanks for spending some of your day with us!Much Love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

They put one of your guys in the hospital, you put one of theirs in a kiln. Tommy won't let a magical podcast change him. Randall feels there's enough blame to go around. The group has some interest in body building. Geddy won't countenance a mundane world. Kim accidentally figures out a conspiracy. The kid-friendly version of Dungeon Calling is six minutes long.Check out our new store here: T-Shirt Kid.

Hey Pickles!We hope this finds you well!Here's what's coming up in today's show!In this week's Y Files, we'll introduce you to the illusive Chirodectes Jelly Fish, and we tell you why this  amazing animal is so special!Check out this amazing video: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheDepthsBelow/comments/13mzdac/chirodectes_maculatusa_species_of_spotted_box/In our Noteworthy segment, There's some updates to the Dirty Dozen list of fruits and veggies. We'll share all the new info, and tell out how you can get a printable list to take with you when you shop!And, in Our Main Topic, It's the 2026 VegNews Veggie Award Winners announcement. We'll go through the categories to let you know if your favorites came out on top!Check out the winners for yourself here:https://vegnews.com/2026-veggie-awardsWe have a new Listener Shout Out, and lots of our usual shenanigans.Thank you so much for listening.Much love, Sam & Christine Send us a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

In this week’s “Throwback Thursday” segment, we hear from Texas’s leading provider of marimba rentals. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

Hey Pickles!We hope this finds you well.Here's what's coming up in today's show!In this week's Y Files, We look into the dangers of consuming Kratom, and where you find it.Here's the article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/08/06/kratom-7oh-addiction-fda/85451305007/In our Noteworthy segment, The Center for the Environment and Welfare has released a documentary series where they claim to expose several animal advocacy organizations as anti farming, and a threat to our food systems.Check Out Their "Documentary Series" here: Part 1 https://youtu.be/aUcJSBHCqzI?si=F9iFj9XNfmsSJ1ntPart 2 https://youtu.be/lU5k_vwXY_E?si=-FsoHAp25Bj2Gah0And, in Our Main Topic, we dig into what is behind the dismantling of the US Forest Service.Check out the USDA press release for more: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/03/31/usda-prioritizing-common-sense-forest-management-moves-forest-service-headquarters-salt-lake-city?fbclid=IwdGRleAQ8laxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEet0QjZ41EjxUNgZwlP4IV9Fa3mWHnvtWYipEGnrXcH4ei-nGHgTdeLUMgtLo_aem_teP35QxAflyGKqqJy64pgwWe also have a new Listener Shout Out & more!Thank you so much for sharing a part of your day with us!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Hey Pickles!Here's what's coming up in today's show!In this week's Y Files, we have an update on The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 and how it's affecting SNAP benefits.In our Noteworthy segment, we'll tell you about a recall of some Trader Joe's products.Here's the recall: https://www.traderjoes.com/home/announcements?category=recalls&id=703775483And, in Our Main Topic, we're taking a look at the updated guidance from the American Veterinary Medical Association regarding the culling of animals in times of disease outbreaks.Read the updated guidance here: https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2024-09/Humane-Slaughter-Guidelines-2024.pdfWe also have a new Listener Shout Out! Is it you?Thanks so much for listening to the show!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

00:00 | Intro00:48 | What is mentioned in M. K. Stalin's nomination affidavit?02:00 | Highlights from Seeman's nomination!02:56 | Family debts, TVS Excel, and key highlights from Vijay's nomination!04:54 | Noteworthy points in K. N. Nehru's nomination!05:38 | “Another Karur-like incident must not happen!” – Aadhav Arjuna raises concern07:27 | Police case registered against Vijay!08:21 | Case filed against TVK Poonamallee candidate Prakasham?09:22 | “DMK is the reason for BJP's growth!” – Seeman09:56 | CPM releases its candidate list!10:19 | Congress candidate list to be released today or tomorrow – Selvaperunthagai11:57 | BJP candidate list expected to be released today?12:14 | Why contest in Coimbatore? – Explanation by Senthil Balaji13:13 | “Modi… or our Chief Minister?” – Campaign by Udhayanidhi Stalin14:05 | Mansoor Ali Khan stages protest by lying on railway tracks at Kallakudi station!15:19 | Trichy: DMK councillor hacked to death?15:54 | Toll charges to increase across Tamil Nadu from midnight today!16:58 | Leander Paes joins BJP!17:34 | Assam: BJP releases election promises!18:37 | Kerala: BJP announces its promises!19:37 | Kerala: BJP–Left alliance? What does Rahul Gandhi say?20:37 | Sonia Gandhi returns home!20:44 | Bihar: 8 women killed in a stampede at Nalanda temple!21:14 | Will the Iran conflict come to an end soon?22:03 | எவன் பார்த்த வேலைடா?22:25 | கீச்சுகள்!22:47 | Today's Awards

First up in the news: The fight against enshittification starts In security and privacy: Shock-horror, Chinese government spies Then in our Wanderings: Joe rambles, Bill drives himself crazy, Majid actually has fun! Charles, and Jim explores notes apps.

Hey Pickles!Sorry we're late! 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-convictionIn 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.htmlhttps://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-farmsWe 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!Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We can't respond, but we'd love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon    https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website   https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Today's show begins following another lengthy Q&A session in the Oval Office, where President Trump met with Ireland's Taoiseach Martin. Noteworthy among several topics upon which the president ruminated was his lambasting of NATO. Our extensive analysis of the president's remarks begins with former United States National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East Brett McGurk.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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-findsIn 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.htmhttps://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.Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We can't respond, but we'd love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. Host Dave Gebroe talks with Spirit biographer Ryan Gabrinetti about the classic psych band's entire recorded output, with commentary, stories, and star ratings for every release. Part 9 covers Randy California's creatively listless final years, which produced a handful of problematic records with terrific cherrypicking moments…before he tragically lost his life. Here are just a few of the many things that Ryan discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast: The most surprisingly ambitious project on which Randy worked during his last decade; Details surrounding the long slide down in Randy's relationship with Spirit; The legitimately tragic and valiant death of Randy California; Noteworthy posthumous releases; Spirit's arc, as determined by Dave; Our top 3 Spirit albums, and our least favorite; And an in-depth deep dive on some of the songs off Rapture In The Chambers, Sea Dream, Tent Of Miracles, and California Blues. The Free Teaser: linktr.ee/discograffiti For the full, ad-free, 34-minute podcast, either subscribe to Discograffiti's Patreon at the Major Tier or higher, or just grab the episode as a one-off at the same link. The Full Podcast: Patreon.com/Discograffiti Purchase the 8-episode Spirit series at a 33% discount (hear as they appear): Patreon.com/collection/1928400 Dave's Show Notes are available at a separate link for Majors & up.

In this episode, Drew and Cody discuss the kickoff of the new season for Sporting Kansas City, reflecting on the initial performances and the recent player signings that have sparked conversations about the team's roster quality. They analyze the implications of Lasse Berg Johnsen's signing, the ongoing concerns regarding midfield depth, and the impact of Daniel Salloi's trade to Toronto FC. The hosts emphasize the importance of youth development and the need for higher quality talent to improve the team's performance. They also appreciate the transparency from club management regarding the current state of the team and the long-term strategy focused on sustainable growth and flexibility. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the ongoing transformation of a soccer team, focusing on the shift towards professionalism, the importance of communication with fans, and the tactical challenges faced in the past weekend's match. They highlight the impact of injuries on player performance and the need for a competent coaching staff. The discussion also touches on the significance of developing young talent and the expectations for upcoming matches, emphasizing the hope for improvement and a brighter future for the team.Music by The Spin Wires

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-spaceIn 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-changesAnd, 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 & ChristineSend us a text! We can't respond, but we'd love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

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-machinesIn our Noteworthy segment, recent good news out of Amsterdam concerning meat advertising.Here's the article: https://veganhorizon.substack.com/p/amsterdam-bans-meat-advertisingAnd, 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-doctorsWe 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 & ChristineSend us a text! We can't respond, but we'd love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

When the market feels uncertain, buyers, sellers, and entrepreneurs often make the same mistake: they wait. In this Stay Paid Q&A episode, we break down how to guide clients through fear, why timing the market rarely works, and how entrepreneurs can prove product-market fit before taking on massive risk. From luxury product launches to real estate decision-making, this episode delivers practical frameworks around cash flow, emotional decision-making, CAC vs LTV, and why quality of life often outweighs perfect timing.

If most of us grew up the way Dakota Ray Parker did, we'd have given up a long time ago. But the resilient, friendly Parker navigated his way through a rough and tumble childhood to funnel those traumatic experiences into outstanding songs and singing in his music. Parker joined us on Roots Music Rambler this week to talk about his turbulent upbringing, finding music was a natural escape to distract himself, then to writing and recording music that is now finding its way to a nice audience for the Kentucky native. His music is inspired by everything from Southern Gospel to 90s Country and even hip-hop. He told us his first musical dream was to be a rapper. Parker released two albums in 2025 and continues to knock out singles every so often. His latest single “Clown” has already amassed 150,000 streams on Spotify thanks to his traditional sounding vocals and catchy lyricism. His new single “Freeborn Man” drops the day this episode does (Feb. 13).  We not only got to hear his story and how he approaches songwriting, but we'll listen to snippets of four of his songs on the episode as well.  Frank and Falls also chat about Falls's recent trip to the Grand Ole Opry and rant a little about people who talk at certain types of concerts. The two also have new Pickin' The Grinnin' choices for music recommendations this week. Frank points to multi-instrumentalist and frequent session and guest musician John Calvin Abney. Falls shouts out The Wildmans.  Watch the Episode on YouTube Download the episode and subscribe at rootsmusicrambler.com, watch the full episode on YouTube, or download wherever you get your podcasts.  Also be sure to help spread the love of the show with Roots Music Rambler's new merch, now available at rootsmusicrambler.com/store. Authentic t-shirts, hats and stickers are now available.  Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It's a new episode of Roots Music Rambler. Notes and links:  Dakota Ray Parker Online Dakota Ray Parker on Spotify Dakota Ray Parker on Instagram The Grand Ole Opry online The Roots Music Rambler Store Roots Music Rambler on YouTube Roots Music Rambler on Instagram Roots Music Rambler on TikTok Roots Music Rambler on Facebook Jason Falls on Instagram Jason Falls on TikTok Francesca Folinazzo on Instagram Pickin' the Grinnin' Choices John Calvin Abney on Spotify The Wildmans on Spotify Subscribe to Roots Music Rambler on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or wherever you get your podcasts. Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Copyright 2026 - Falls+Partners. All music on the program is licensed by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. Roots Music Rambler is a member of the Americana Music Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 LifeHere'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-plantIn our Noteworthy segment, we want to remind you of the advocacy organization known as Apex Advocacy.Check out their website here: https://www.apexadvocacy.orgAnd, 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 & ChristineSend us a text! We can't respond, but we'd love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

River otters make a splash on Long Island! But first, Governor Hochul is officially New York's democratic nominee for governor. New data shows a troubling pattern inside Connecticut prisons. And our countdown to America 250 continues with a closer look at the U.S. Constitution.

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 GeckoHere'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_oUXhwbMkDSWe 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 & ChristineSend us a text! We can't respond, but we'd love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

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-horseIn 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.comThank you so much for listening to the show, and please take care of each other. Much love, Sam & ChristineSend us a text! We can't respond, but we'd love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

The Honorable Elizabeth Yang was sworn in as the new mayor of Monterey Park, CA, in early 2025, but when you hear her share about the enormous challenges she's had to face in life, you might never have predicted where she's landed today. But as you get to know her better and what makes her tick, you'll learn never to bet against her and what she can accomplish.

In this eye-opening episode, our guests share their firsthand experiences with various types of abscesses and cysts that led them to the brink of medical emergencies. Spearheading the episode with a story about a tooth abscess that threatened vision, the conversation highlights the commonality and often underestimated severity of these conditions. From draining cysts repeatedly to experiencing MRSA outbreaks, our guests provide gripping accounts of how these conditions impacted their daily lives and mental resilience. Listeners will find themselves gripped by tales like Rob's, whose cyst turned into a painful journey culminating in a lifelong scar, and another Brian who braves a recurrent knee cyst due to his past in the carpet business. Delve into Rob's story of a polynidal cyst that required multiple surgeries, leading to a deeper understanding of how these physical ailments can become more than just skin-deep concerns. This episode sheds light on the importance of early detection, treatment, and even vigilance regarding personal and pet health. Noteworthy is the humorous yet sobering storytelling that casts a light on the lesser-discussed topic of abscesses and infections. With accounts of trials faced and the ultimate healing process, the episode serves as an informative yet engaging discussion that both educates and entertains. Whether you're facing a similar ordeal or are simply curious about the human body's surprising behavior, this episode promises unique insights and expert advice.

Here's what's coming up in today's show!In this week's Y Files, What is a flat headed cat & are they extinctHere'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 2025Here'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.Send us a text! We can't respond, but we'd love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

Nicola Butler, founder of Noteworthy, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her luxury destination management company offering tour programs in London, England, Scotland, Ireland, Paris and Normandy. Butler also tells us how Noteworthy will celebrate 40 years of providing unique experiences to its upscale clientele and travel advisor partners. For more information, visit www.noteworthy.co.uk.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox. 

It's Tuesday, January 13th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Venezuelan authorities release 800 pastors and others from prison Over 800 pastors and other so-called political prisoners were released from Venezuelan jails over the weekend.  Psalm 68:1-3 declares, “Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered. Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. As smoke is driven away, so drive them away. As wax melts before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God. But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God. Yes, let them rejoice exceedingly.” 3 pastors released from Nicaraguan prisons And, also, at least three pastors have been released from Nicaraguan prisons. That includes Pastor Rudy Palacios Vargas, the founder of La Roca de Nicaragua Church Association, his sister, two brothers-in-law, a member of the church worship team and a family friend. They were part of a block of 20 political prisoners released over the weekend, reports Christian Solidarity Worldwide. Noteworthy however was this: Another pastor, serving 23 years on false charges, was not among those released. Efrén Antonio Vílchez López was arrested when he condemned the government's treatment of protesters in 2018. 540 protestors killed by Iranian authorities The body count is ratcheting up in the anti-government protests continuing across Iran. As of Monday, at least 540 people have died, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency.  The protests have hit 585 locations across the country in 186 cities located in 31 provinces. These casualties rival the Black Friday revolution of 1978 in Iran where at least 500 died in the turmoil. Iranian government blocks satellite signals into country Today marks the fourth day of government shutdown of the internet across Iran — including a military grade level block of Elon Musk's Starlink system. The SpaceX organization has received authorization to double the number of Starlink satellites in orbit to 15,000. Already, Starlink commands 66% of active satellites orbiting Earth. Bible sales up in United Kingdom This in from the United Kingdom. Premier Christian News announced that Bible sales have doubled since 2019, with a 28% surge in just the last year.  Sam Richardson, CEO of the Christian publisher SPCK Group, explained that “[The Bible sales] are evidence of a significant cultural shift regarding matters of faith and religion in this country.” Isaiah 40:8 says, “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.” Trump wants Greenland President Donald Trump is serious about including Greenland under American holdings. He announced that “We are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not. I would like to make a deal.  … If we don't do it the easy way, we're going to do it the hard way." The Danish prime minister, Mette Frederickson, responded over the weekend. He said this would mean the collapse of NATO.  Trump vs. Fed Chair Jerome Powell The battle between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve Board has heated up.   The Trump Justice Department has issued grand jury summons and threatened Chairman Jerome Powell with a criminal indictment relating to the scope of the Fed's ongoing renovation project.   Mr. Powell published a video over the weekend on the matter: In his words, “This [legal proceeding] is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions—or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation.” POWELL: “This new threat is not about my testimony last June or about the renovation of the Federal Reserve buildings. It is not about Congress's oversight role. The Fed through testimony and other public disclosures made every effort to keep Congress informed about the renovation project. Those are pretexts. The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public.” Supreme Court examines transgender issue The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments today on whether states should be able to ban men, pretending to be women, from participating in female sports. The Idaho and West Virginia laws under scrutiny are concerned with regulating public school sports — not private school sports. The transgender lobby wants to apply Title IX to the matter.  Almost double Gen Zers converted to Christ vs. Millennials And finally, some good news on the Gen Z generation from Pew Research,  but only moderately so.   Pew Research has some recent numbers, comparing Gen Z with the Millennial group 10 years ago. Three percent of Millennials converted to Christianity and 5% of Gen Z'ers say the same thing. Plus, 31% of Millennials raised in the Christian faith left the faith. And 26% of Gen Z'ers raised in the Christian faith have left the faith. In addition, 42% of Millennials remain Christian while 41% of Gen Z'ers remain Christians. All that to say -- the bloodletting in the generational faith retrograde continues, but there has been a slight correction for the youngest adult population. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, January 13th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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