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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...
Mary Finelli, founder of Fish Feel
Mary Finelli, founder and president of Fish Feel, traces her professional path working in animal welfare--including stints at PETA, the Humane...
Jamie Katz, Pet Detective
Jamie Katz — who runs the only licensed private investigation agency in Florida that specializes in locating pets (so, yes, she’s a pet...
Dr. James Keen, veterinarian and whistle blower
Dr. James Keen—a veterinarian and scientist, and surely one of this era’s most significant whistle blowers in the animal welfare realm--describes...
Thomas Ponce, 15-year-old activist & founder of Lobby For Animals
Thomas Ponce—the 15-year-old activist and founder (at age 12) of Florida-based Lobby For Animals—recalls the circumstances that triggered his...
Caitlin O’Connell, elephant researcher
Caitlin O’Connell—one of the elephant experts featured in “Mind of a Giant,” a Nat Geo Wild documentary special premiering June 19—recalls how...
Steve Jenkins, co-author of “Esther The Wonder Pig: Changing The World One Heart At A Time”
Steve Jenkins—co-author, with Derek Walter and Caprice Crane, of “Esther The Wonder Pig: Changing The World One Heart At A Time”—discusses how...
John Doe, singer-songwriter-author-horseman
John Doe—co-founder of punk band extraordinaire X, the singer-songwriter released a new solo album, “The Westerner,” and just published his first...
Bronwen Dickey, author of “Pit Bull: The Battle Over An American Icon”
Bronwen Dickey—author of “Pit Bull: The Battle Over An American Icon”— shares, in response to my observation about the already-lauded breadth and...
Nicole Green, director of Animalearn
Nicole Green—director of Animalearn, an organization that promotes humane science education, and helps educational institutions, from elementary...