Janeane Garofalo--comedian, actress, activist and longtime animal lover--discusses the dogs in her life, two NYC animal rescue organizations, the pros and perils of high-profile activism, her move into hosting a show on the liberal radio network (Central Air), and...
Local veterinarian Dr. Mary Sebzda--who was first a guest on June 23, 2003--returns to discuss pet obesity and how a visiting animal introduced into a household can trigger stress (including diarrhea) in the resident animals, and takes caller questions on "hot...
Steve Brooks, a dog trainer who's trained over 1000 dogs, including his companion Sven--who under the name K9 Fusion recorded a CD, "Who Really Loves You," on which Sven sings and plays all the instruments, except drums, which Brooks plays--discusses rescuing...
Barbara Davis--author of "Darkside Of Debonair: The Bushmeat Trade," a novel that shines a light on the bushmeat trade (the hunting of wild animals to supply the growing demand for exotic meat)--discusses the bushmeat crisis, its causes, its wide and serious...
Richard X. Heyman--an accomplished, if somewhat under-the-radar singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist (Rolling Stone: "An undiscovered treasure,"Stereo Review: "A pop savant of the very first rank")--discusses his 20-year experience rescuing cats and other...
Merrill Markoe--Emmy-winning television writer, author of such books as "The Day My Dogs Became Guys" and "What The Dogs Have Taught Me," and creator of "Stupid Pet Tricks" a signature segment on the Letterman show for nearly 25 years-- discusses the dogs in her...
Julie Lofton, a television actor-writer-producer and longtime animal advocate, discusses her experiences over the years that led to her making the new documentary film exploring the pet overpopulation problem in this country, "Best Friends Forgotten,"--hosted and...
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald--veteran Denver-based veterinarian, star of the Animal Planet series “Emergency Vets,” stand-up comic and former longtime member of the security detail for the Rolling Stones--discussing various elements of his career and points they dovetail,...
Dan Mathews, Vice-President of PETA--an 18-year veteran of the organization and the chief strategist behind its high-profile campaigns--discusses his evolution as an animal activist, pivotal developments in PETA's history and the organization's feelings about how...
Ian Anderson, leader of rock band Jethro Tull--and something of an animal expert and champion discusses various animal-related issues, including captive wildlife, various conservation efforts, the pros & cons of zoos, and the cons & cons of using animals...
