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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...
Chrissie Hynde–The Pretenders’ singer-songwriter-guitarist and longtime animal activist
In a conversation that traveled a distinctive arc, Chrissie Hynde--The Pretenders' singer-songwriter-guitarist and longtime animal activist,...
Emmylou Harris–Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris--whose recording career spans 30-plus years, during which she's won 12 Grammys--discusses various aspects and...
Dan Piraro–of award-winning, widely-syndicated panel cartoon “Bizarro”
Dan Piraro--who draws the award-winning, widely-syndicated panel cartoon "Bizarro," who's a vegan and who's been recognized in recent years for...
RaeLeann Smith–of People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals
RaeLeann Smith--who works for People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) as a full-time circus specialist--discusses The Ringling Bros....
Merrill Markoe–Emmy-winning television writer
Merrill Markoe--Emmy-winning television writer, creator of "Stupid Pet Tricks," a signature segment on the Letterman show for 25 years, former...
Carole Baskin–founder and CEO of Big Cat Rescue
Carole Baskin--founder and CEO of Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, one of the world's largest such sanctuaries, housing more 100 big cats (lions, tigers,...
Peter Singer–Internationally-renowned ethicist/author/philosopher/Princeton professor
Internationally-renowned ethicist/author/philosopher/Princeton professor Peter Singer--named one of the world's 100 most influential people by...
John Doe–founder-bassist-vocalist of legendary punk band X
John Doe--founder-bassist-vocalist of legendary punk band X (in the midst of a major national tour, including a stop in Saint Petersburg, FL),...
Tippi Hedren–star Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds”
Tippi Hedren--perhaps still best known as the star Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds," but for more than 30 years she's operated the Shambala...