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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...
Dr. Denise Herzing, pioneering dolphin researcher
Dr. Denise Herzing--a pioneering researcher who has spent 27 summers in Bahamian waters studying Atlantic spotted dolphins: the Wild Dolphin...
Bob Barker, retired host, “The Price Is Right” & philanthropist
Bob Barker--the retired host of "The Price Is Right" who, over the years, has underwritten a huge array of animal welfare organizations, projects...
Deborah Nelson, Pultizer-winning writer of Mother Jones expose on Ringling circus
Deborah Nelson--the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter who wrote a major expose on the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey circus in...
Sue Wiese, founder of Operation Roger
Sue Wiese--founder and director of Operation Roger, a nonprofit organization chiefly consisting of truckers who use their trucks to transport...
Dr. Jocelyn Bezner, veterinarian at Save The Chimps
Dr. Jocelyn Bezner--veterinarian at Save The Chimps, based in Fort Pierce, Fl, and the world's largest sanctuary for rescued...
Merrill Markoe, author, “Cool, Calm & Contentious”
Merrill Markoe--The New York Times bestselling author of eight books, many of which prominently feature dogs, including the latest, a collection...
Ellen Jaffe Jones, author, “Eat Vegan On $4 A Day”
Ellen Jaffe Jones--a personal trainer, running coach, cooking instructor (including a stint for The Cancer Project) and author of "Eat Vegan On...
Jane Wiedlin, The Go-Go’s singer-guitarist & veteran animal advocate
Jane Wiedlin--The Go-Go's singer-songwriter-guitarist and longtime animal advocate--discusses the forthcoming film, "Doggie Boogie," which she...
Harry Hayward, Natty Moss Bond, Ronny Elliott, Tampa musicians & veteran animal lovers
Harry Hayward, Natty Moss Bond and Ronny Elliott --Tampa musicians and veteran animal lovers--discuss the then-forthcoming benefit for Harry, who...