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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
Glen Hatchell: dog trainer, behaviorist–“Ask The Trainer”–15th Edition
As we’ve done 14 times before—spanning the better part of five years–today’s program involved setting aside the usual “Talking Animals” format in...
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...
Discussion of Inmate Labor Program at Pasco County Animal Shelter
This represents a highly unusual edition of “Talking Animals,” chiefly, because it features far more guests at one time—eight—than any other show...
Dr. Laurie Marker, founder of Cheetah Conservation Fund
Dr. Laurie Marker—the founder and executive director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), speaking by phone from the CCF base in...
Dr. Lisa Kemmerer, professor of philosophy and religions, editor of “Bear Necessities” anthology
Dr. Lisa Kemmerer—a professor of philosophy and religions at Montana State University Billings, who has written and/or edited none...