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Talking Animals

Talking Animals

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Hosted by Duncan Strauss, Talking Animals is a weekly radio show about animals and animal issues. It currently airs Wednesdays, from 10-11am ET, on WMNF (88.5 FM), a 70,000-watt NPR affiliate in Tampa. The core of Talking Animals is a long-form interview with prominent figures in the animal world or notable folks in other fields who have ties to animal welfare. Past guests include Jane Goodall, Alec Baldwin, Temple Grandin, Dr. Neal Barnard, Lily Tomlin, Bob Barker, Neko Case, Nathan Runkle, Dr. Lori Marino, Jackson Galaxy, Paula Poundstone, Brian May, and Sy Montgomery. Alongside the interview, Talking Animals is rounded out by animal news and announcements, animal songs, animal comedy, and a quick quiz feature, Name That Animal Tune. https://talkinganimals.net

Recent Episodes

  • Peter Singer, philosopher, professor, author: “Consider The Turkey”

    1 week ago

  • Jodie Wiederkehr, Founder-Executive Director of the Chicago Alliance for Animals

    2 weeks ago

  • Mara Hvistendahl, New York Times reporter: “The Panda Factories”

    3 weeks ago

  • Nancy Murrah, President of The Raptor Center of Tampa Bay

    4 weeks ago

  • Melissa Zepeda, attorney, animal rights advocate, Amendment 2 foe

    1 month ago

  • Marion Gwizdala, CEO of Advocates for Service Animal Partners Inc. (ASAP)

    2 months ago

  • Cathryn Michon, author of “I’m Still Here: A Dog’s Purpose Forever”

    2 months ago

  • Dr. Gregory Berns, neuroscientist, professor, author of “Cowpuppy”

    3 months ago

  • Will Braden, curator of CatVideoFest

    3 months ago

  • Mark Devries, documentary filmmaker, “Humans and Other Animals”

    3 months ago