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Talking Animals
with Duncan Strauss
Hosted by Duncan Strauss, “Talking Animals” airs every Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET, on WMNF (88.5 FM), a 70,000-watt, community-oriented NPR affiliate in Tampa, Florida.
Recent Shows
James Scott, environmentalist & VegFest speaker: the bear hunt
James Scott--native Floridian, Executive Committee Chair of the Suncoast Sierra Club, and longtime environmentalist—recounts how he scrapped his...
Kate Benjamin, Top Cat at Hauspanther
Kate Benjamin--whom I suggested you could call a cat lady while noting, in this case, the term would be strictly intended as a compliment, given...
April Goodwin, attorney & founder of The Goodwin Firm
April Goodwin, an attorney and founder of Largo-based The Goodwin Firm, a law firm specializing in pet law services
Kathleen Edwards: In-Studio at WMNF For Performance and Conversation
Singer-songwriter-animal champion discusses becoming a part-time St. Pete resident, dogs, siamese cats--and performs four songs.
The Talking Animals Annual Holiday Animal Song Special
This morning, I once again set aside the customary “Talking Animals” format to deliver the Talking Animals Annual Holiday Animal Song...
Glen Hatchell: dog trainer, behaviorist–“Ask The Trainer” 6th Edition
As we’ve done five times prior, today’s show involved setting aside the usual “Talking Animals” format in order to present the extended feature,...
Tom Mustill, author of “How To Speak Whale: A Voyage into the Future of Animal Communication”
Tom Mustill, who’s a biologist, filmmaker, and author, discusses how he’s forever primarily identified by a 2015 incident: while kayaking with a friend, a humpback whale breached, landing on the pair.
Alexis Telfair-Garcia, social worker at Austin Pets Alive!
Alexis Telfair-Garcia--a social worker recently hired at the Austin, TX animal shelter, Austin Pets Alive! (APA!)—recalls growing up in a family...
Emily McCormack, Animal Curator at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
Emily McCormack—the Animal Curator at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR), a sanctuary in Eureka Springs, Arkansas housing 94 animals (mostly...
Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers, plant-based doctor
Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers, who runs a medical clinic in Chattanooga, Tenn. called The Essence of Health Wellness Clinic, describes her plant-based, concierge-style medical practice.