Welcome to
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
Kirk Johnson, onscreen narrator of “Walrus: Life on Thin Ice”
Kirk Johnson—paleontologist, Sant Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and onscreen narrator of “Walrus: Life on Thin...
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...
Jennifer Arnold, founder of Canine Assistants
Jennifer Arnold—the founder and executive director of Canine Assistants, which trains and provides service dogs for children and adults with...
Mark Reinfeld, eminent vegan chef and author of “Healing The Vegan Way”
Mark Reinfeld—the award-winning vegan chef and author of numerous books, including “The 30-Minute Vegan” series and, most recently, “Healing The...