Ep 26 - News of the week

Welcome to another ‘News of the week’ episode on The Vegan Compass Podcast! Co-hosts Ric Allport and Mackenzie Cross cover this week’s news headlines —ranging from appalling gimmicks at a zoo in China, to the relentless push to ban rodeos, and a legal triumph in France that’s allowing plant-based foods to reclaim terms like “bacon” and “steak.”  This is a safe space for all who care about animals, the environment, and a kinder future. Get comfortable, and enjoy the episode! News headlines: 1. Chinese zoo paints dogs to look like tigers 2. Horror moment giant fish attacks ‘mermaid’ as aquarium show goes wrong 3. RSPCA raises rodeo concern 4. France scraps vegan meat label ban after final ruling 5. ⁠Even as the tide turned for fur, crocodile leather kept selling in high-end fashion. But for how much longer?⁠ 6. Dolphin experience at luxury tourist park goes 'shockingly' wrong 7. Tourism industry digs in to restore tree kangaroo habitat⁠ 8. Veganuary celebrates 25.8 million global participants in 2025 9. Lower cholesterol linked to shift to plant-based meat alternatives⁠ 10. Nestle axes vegan KitKat after demand falls Support The Vegan Compass Podcast The best way to support the show is to ‘follow’ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or ‘subscribe’ on YouTube. If you’re loving the show, please leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Watch on YouTube Listen on Apple Podcasts