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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...
Annual Christmas Animal Song Special
This morning, I once again set aside the usual “Talking Animals” format to present my Annual Christmas Animal Song special—that is, a show...
Tippi Hedren, actress & animal advocate
Tippi Hedren—the actress and longtime animal advocate, who recently published her memoir, “Tippi: A Memoir”—discusses Shambala Preserve, her...
Dr. Jennifer Conrad, founder of The Paw Project
Dr. Jennifer Conrad—the veterinarian and founder of The Paw Project, which has long educated the public about the painful and crippling effects...
Dr. Don Moore, wildlife biologist and polar bear expert featured on “Polar Bear Town”
Dr. Don Moore—who wears many hats, among them scientist, wildlife biologist, Oregon Zoo director, and expert on polar bears featured in “Polar...
Dr. Alexandra Horowitz, scientist and author of “Being A Dog: Following The Dog Into A World of Smell”
Dr. Alexandra Horowitz—the scientist, professor at Barnard College, and bestselling author of books about dogs, most recently, “Being A Dog:...
Adam Sugalski, executive director of OneProtest
Adam Sugalski—executive director of OneProtest, a Florida-based advocacy organization perhaps best known for its high-profile, successful effort...
Joel Rockey, executive director of One Last Treat
Joel Rockey—executive director of One Last Treat, a nonprofit founded by a group of veterans whose mission (carried out by veterans who...
Dr. Laurie Hess, veterinarian for exotic pets, author of “Unlikely Companions”
Dr. Laurie Hess—a veterinarian specializing in caring for exotic pets, and author of the new book “Unlikely Companions: The Adventures Of An...
Callers As Guests
About once a year, I jettison the chief component of the “Talking Animals” format—a long form interview with a single guest—to offer a debate or...