Welcome to
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
Justin Barker, anti-captivity activist, author
Justin Barker--an anti-captivity activist with a compelling narrative, starting with launching his first organization, Citizens Lobbying for...
Dr. Joel Parrott, Executive Director of the Oakland Zoo
Dr. Joel Parrott, Executive Director of the Oakland Zoo--considered by many, including those staunchly anti-zoo, to be one of the best zoos...
Alexandra Powe Allred–dog trainer & animal author
Alexandra Powe Allred--a dog trainer and author of animal books, including "Teaching Basic Obedience: Train The Owner, Train The Dog" and her...
Gene Bauston–co-founder and President of Farm Sanctuary
Gene Bauston--co-founder and President of Farm Sanctuary, the nation's largest farm animal rescue and protection organization--discusses the...
Dr. Temple Grandin–internationally-renowned animal expert
Dr. Temple Grandin--autistic, internationally-renowned animal expert, longtime consultant in designing the most humane methods for transporting...
Cyrus Mejia–founder of Best Friends Animal Society
Cyrus Mejia, a founder of Best Friends Animal Society (which operates the nation's largest sanctuary for abused and abandoned cats & dogs),...
Mo Rocca–Pundit-satirist-writer
Pundit-satirist-writer Mo Rocca--the former correspondent on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," now a frequent commentator on "The Today Show,"...
Dr. Jennifer Conrad–Director of The Paw Project
Wildlife veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Conrad--Director of The Paw Project, which seeks to educate the public about the often-crippling effects of...
Lori Golden–founder, editor and publisher of The Pet Press
Lori Golden--founder, editor and publisher of The Pet Press, which recently celebrated its 5th anniversary--discusses the history, evolution and...
Claudia Kawczynska–editor of The Bark
Claudia Kawczynska, editor of The Bark (which Time magazine dubbed "The New Yorker of dog magazines") and co-editor of "Dog Is My Co-Pilot: Great...