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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
The Talking Animals Annual Holiday Animal Song Special
This morning, I once again set aside the customary show format to deliver the "Talking Animals Annual Holiday Animal Song Special." I noted the...
Michael Hingson, author, inspirational speaker, 9/11 survivor
Michael Hingson—a former high-tech executive, now an author and international public speaker—recounts some of the experiences around the time of...
Michael Shikashio, Prominent Dog Behaviorist Who Specializes In Aggression
Michael Shikashio—a dog behaviorist whose credentials include serving as past president of the International Association of Animal Behavior...
Jeffrey Masson, author, most recently of “Lost Companions: Reflections on the Death of Pets.”
Jeffrey Masson—the New York Times bestselling author of books about animals and their emotions, including “When Elephants Weep” and “Dogs Never...
Dr. Neal Barnard, founder of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, professor, speaker, musician
Dr. Neal Barnard—founder and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at...
Jacky Poon, producer-cinematographer of “Pandas: Born to be Wild”
Jacky Poon—filmmaker-producer-cinematographer of “Pandas: Born to be Wild,” a new documentary in PBS’ “Nature”—recounts that he did not have a...
Michelle Gadd, elephant expert, head of global conservation for Walters Conservation
Michelle Gadd—who heads global conservation for Walters Conservation, created and funded by philanthropists Mark and Kimbra Walter, and owner of...
Helen Macdonald, author of “H Is For Hawk” and now, “Vesper Flights”
Helen Macdonald—the naturalist, poet, and author best known for her acclaimed and award-winning memoir, “H Is For Hawk”; she’s published a new...
George L. Heinrich, biologist, educator, executive director of the Florida Turtle Conservation Trust
George L. Heinrich—a field biologist and environmental educator specializing in Florida reptiles; he also serves as the Executive Director of the...
Babs Fry, pet recovery specialist
Babs Fry—a San Diego-based pet recovery specialist (she’s often dubbed a “pet detective,” but prefers the other term, and explains why), who for...