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
Kirk Johnson, onscreen narrator of “Walrus: Life on Thin Ice”
Kirk Johnson—paleontologist, Sant Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and onscreen narrator of “Walrus: Life on Thin...
Ian Anderson–leader of rock band Jethro Tull
Ian Anderson, leader of rock band Jethro Tull--and something of an animal expert and champion discusses various animal-related issues, including...
Sherry Hackett–wife of the late Buddy Hackett
Sherry Hackett, wife of the late Buddy Hackett, discussing their longstanding love and concern for animals, culminating in their vision for the...
Pamela Kurp from Orange County People For Animals
Pamela Kurp, from Orange County People For Animals (OCPA), discussing the organization, its history, educational activities, etc., as well as...
Catherine Doyle–return Ruby!
Catherine Doyle, who as “an L.A. taxpayer,” has filed suit to return Ruby--the African elephant removed in May from the Los Angeles Zoo & her...
Kristin Von Kreisler–discussing her latest book “Bea: The Story Of The Beagle Who Changed My Life”
Author Kristin Von Kreisler, discussing her latest book “Bea: The Story Of The Beagle Who Changed My Life,” which chronicles her experiences...
Kevin Nealon–Former “Saturday Night Live” star
Former “Saturday Night Live” star Kevin Nealon [www.KevinNealon.com], discussing animal organizations, animal rights & activism, shelters,...
Dr. Sophia Yin–veterinarian-researcher-author
Dr. Sophia Yin, a veterinarian-researcher-author, discussing her pioneering research on dog barks and what they mean. www.nerdbook.com COMEDY...
Kirk Olsen–“Dog Songs”
GUEST: Kirk Olsen, Oceanside-based singer- songwriter who released a CD of 12 canine-centric tunes, “Dog Songs” [www.dogsongs.net] COMEDY CORNER:...
Sunny Benedict, founder of Baja Animal Sanctuary
GUEST: Sunny Benedict, founder of Baja Animal Sanctuary [www.bajadogs.org] near Rosarito Beach, Mexico. COMEDY CORNER: Brian Regan’s “”Fishing On...