Ep 192 Rebel Cheese Update - Art In Vegan Activism - Anti Dairy Ad Banned In The UK

Hey Pickles!

We hope this episode finds you well!

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 you know that all trumpeter swans in British waterways are the property of the king?

Here's the article that we reference about the swan census: https://apnews.com/article/king-charles-swan-upping-census-britain-b1da5b71b831577f2600d7e3530f83d5

This week's Noteworthy segment is on an amazing art exhibit in Athens. The exhibit is titled, "Why Look at Animals" , and features seven floors of art dedicated to animal liberation. 

Here's a link to the article on the exhibit: https://www.artnews.com/art-in-america/aia-reviews/athens-emst-why-look-at-animals-lin-may-saeed-1234746804/

Our Main Topic is on an anti dairy ad created by Viva that has been banned by the ASA in the UK. Have we gotten to the point where we're so afraid of offending someone that we can't expose the horrors of the meat & dairy industries?

Here's a link to our previous episode on vegan artist & activist, Lin May Saeed: https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com/podcast/episode/7d96d6fe/ep-105-we-honor-animal-rights-artist-lin-may-saeed-can-we-end-factory-farming

Here's a link to the article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/vegan-charity-advert-banned-asa-baby-taken-b2789847.html

Our Vegan Restaurant SOS this week, goes out to Subculture Vegan Deli & Provisions in Albany NY! We'll tell you all bout them & take a look at their menu!

We have a new Listener Shout Out this week! Is it you?

It's a jam packed episode & we hope you enjoy it!

Thanks so much for listening!

Much Love, 

Sam & Christine