Dr. Temple Grandin–autistic, internationally-renowned animal expert, longtime consultant in designing the most humane methods for transporting and handling livestock in meat-processing plants, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, and author, most recently, of “Animals In Translation: Using The Mysteries Of Autism To Decode Animal Behavior”–discusses many of the ideas in the new book, her own autism (and how the way she thinks is similar to the way animals do), some of the animal-related work and consulting she’s done over the years, and more. [www.grandin.com]
Listen Online Now:
COMEDY CORNER: Eddie Izzard’s “Mad European Cow” (first minute or so) [www.EddieIzzard.com]
MUSIC: Rudy Green & His Orchestra’s “Buzzard Pie,” Black Heart Procession’s “Dog Song,” instrumentals
NAME THAT ANIMAL TUNE: Steely Dan’s “Black Cow”