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
Dr. Bonita Bergin, inventor of concept of the service dog
Dr. Bonita Bergin, who, in 1975, invented the concept of the service dog to assist people with mobility limitations—then launched Canine...
Margaret Cho–Comedian and animal rights activist
Comedian Margaret Cho--who's not only a vocal activist in the areas of gay rights and women's rights, but also passionate about animal rights and...
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),...