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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
Lee Asher, dog adoption champion, social media juggernaut
By Duncan | 3 min read
Lee Asher--a staunch advocate of dog adoption whose profile has risen dramatically in recent years, owing to a handful of factors, including...
Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers, plant-based doctor
Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers, who runs a medical clinic in Chattanooga, Tenn. called The Essence of Health Wellness Clinic, describes her plant-based, concierge-style medical practice.
Duncan | Nov 2, 2022 | 2 min read
Duncan P. Forgey, author of “Flyin’ Kai: A Pelican’s Tale”
Author Duncan Forgey discusses his inventive novel featuring a pelican hero and protect-environment themes.
Duncan | Oct 26, 2022 | 3 min read
Ann Paul, an organizer of the Florida Birding and Nature Festival
Ann Paul, an organizer of the Florida Birding and Nature Festival, outlines some of the Festival's field trips, seminars, and lectures.
Duncan | Oct 19, 2022 | 2 min read
Dr. Eric Eisenman, founder of International Veterinary Outreach (IVO)
Dr. Eric Eisenman discusses founding International Veterinary Outreach (IVO), which provides veterinary services and training to rural areas in countries sorely lacking both.
Duncan | Oct 5, 2022 | 3 min read
Father Andrew Heyes, Rector of St. Clement’s Church & Dog Nut
Father Andrew Heyes is the dog-loving Rector of St. Clement’s Episcopal Church in Tampa, an unusually animal-friendly church
Duncan | Sep 28, 2022 | 2 min read
John Turner, President of Project PUP
John Turner—the president of Project PUP (Pets Uplifting People), which, since 1984 has offered visits by therapy dogs to nursing homes, rehab...
Duncan | Sep 14, 2022 | 3 min read
Allison Argo: Director of Acclaimed Animal Films
Allison Argo, a writer-director who, over the course of a 25-year career, has specialized in making often-acclaimed films about animals.
Duncan | Sep 7, 2022 | 3 min read
Katrina Shadix, founder of Bear Warriors United
Katrina Shadix is founder of Bear Warriors United (BWU), whose mission includes preserving and protecting bears in Florida
Duncan | Aug 31, 2022 | 3 min read
Ed Yong, author of An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us
Ed Yong—a science journalist, staff writer at The Atlantic, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting for his coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and author, most recently of An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us
Duncan | Aug 24, 2022 | 3 min read