Stacey O'Brien--author of "Wesley The Owl: The Remarkable Love Story Of An Owl And His Girl" -- discusses some of the experiences that comprise her extraordinary and fascinating memoir about her nearly two decades raising and living with the titular barn owl, whom...
Jon Katz--author of 17 books, including six novels and 11 nonfiction books (among them, the New York Times bestseller "Dog Days"), most recently, "Izzy & Lenore: Two Dogs, An Unexpected Journey, and Me"--discusses various aspects of the work as hospice...
Richard Belzer--the veteran comedian-actor perhaps best known as Detective John Munch on "Law & Order SVU," also seen earlier this summer as a celebrity judge on "Last Comic Standing"--discusses his role as spokesperson for the North Shore Animal League America...
Garth Stein--former documentary filmmaker and author, most recently of "The Art Of Racing In The Rain," a terrific new novel told from the standpoint of a wonderfully wise and philosophical dog named Enzo--discusses the seedlings of the idea that yielded the key...
Moby--the songwriter-musician-DJ-veteran animal activist who enjoys the status of a recording artist who's enormously successful both commercially (his "Play" album sold 9 million copies) and critically, including his well-reviewed new album, "Last Night"-- and...
Janeane Garofalo--the comedian-actress-activist and former Air America radio host who's also a longtime animal lover and advocate (with a particular emphasis on rescue dogs)--discusses the rescue dogs she's adopted, how she decided to no longer put them through the...
Amy Sutherland--journalist and author, most recently of "What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love and Marriage"--discusses some of the techniques addressed in the new book (which expands her New York Times "Modern Love" column, "What Shamu Taught Me About A Happy...
Pete Gallagher--a Florida native and Renaissance Man of sorts who hosts WMNF's weekly "Florida Folk Show," he was an award-winning journalist and writer, he worked for Chief Jim Billie at the Seminole Tribe of Florida, he's a veteran singer-songwriter and producer,...
Marty Sanders--guitarist with Jay And The Americans, perhaps best known for such 60s hits as "Come A Little Bit Closer" and "This Magic Moment," and still performing a slew of concerts across the country each year--discusses his lifelong interest in reptiles (as a...
Nellie McKay--the acclaimed singer-songwriter and animal advocate, actress and occasional New York Times book critic--discusses her view of Dennis Kucinich (alluded to on her new CD, "Obligatory Villagers"), addresses the new album's relative absence of animal...
