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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
Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, entomologist and author of “The Deadliest Series”
Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice--an entomologist by training, and author whose books have tackled topics ranging from spiders to microbes—responds to my...
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...
Bob Barker–host of “The Price Is Right”
Bob Barker--perhaps best known as the longtime host of “The Price Is Right,” but also revered for his decades-long work as an animal...
John Grogan — author of “Marley And Me: Life And Love With The World’s Worst Dog”
John Grogan -- author of "Marley And Me: Life And Love With The World's Worst Dog," a memoir of sorts that chronicles Grogan's adventures and...
Kat Albrecht–Real-life pet detective and author
Kat Albrecht--a real-life pet detective, author of "The Lost Pet Chronicles" and founder of Pet Hunters International, the first-ever pet...