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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
Joshua Lisbon, researcher/educator/storyteller central to “Willow: Diary of a Mountain Lion”
Joshua Lisbon--a researcher/educator/storyteller at the center of a new PBS/Nature documentary, “Willow: Diary of a Mountain Lion”—describes his...
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...
Raymond J. Lesniak, State Senator of New Jersey
Raymond J. Lesniak—veteran State Senator of New Jersey, who has a distinguished track record of working on behalf of animals and animal...
Luan Dean, Director of Mission Advancement at SPCA Tampa Bay
Luan Dean—the Director of Mission Advancement at SPCA Tampa Bay—explains the scope of her duties at the organization, which began in 1940, while...