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Animals

Talking Animals: “Kitten Lady” discusses caring for neonatal kittens, and her latest NYT bestselling book, “Cats Of The World”

Hannah Shaw--recognized as an influential humane educator, recounts how she developed the expertise in caring for neonatal kittens.

Talking Animals: Veteran veterinarian recounts her evolution from conventional training to practicing holistic medicine

Dr. Marcie Fallek–a veteran veterinarian and author of the memoir, “Little Miracles Everywhere: My Unorthodox Path to Holistic Veterinary Medicine”—recalls what prompted her to attend veterinary school in Italy. Fallek enumerates the significant challenges of...

Talking Animals: Founder of sanctuary with big cats and bears discusses challenges of rescuing, housing exotic wildlife

Bobbi Brink recalls living in Texas, planning to open a restaurant, and seeing her first advertisement offering the sale of big cats.

Talking Animals: Blind author recounts surviving 9/11 and other experiences–lessons learned–with his eight guide dogs

Michael Hingson recounts how he had the brilliant idea for writing his book titled “Live Like A Guide Dog.”

Talking Animals: anti-captivity activist (& author) founded his first organization—and received national acclaim–at age 13

Justin Barker recalls the family culture his parents cultivated that yielded a teen activist empathetic to zoo animals.

Talking Animals: Former WMNFer Hatchell helps pet owners with behavioral issues on “Ask The Trainer”

Today’s program involved setting aside the usual “Talking Animals” format in order to present the show-length feature, “Ask The Trainer.”  

Talking Animals: New York Times reporter discusses her extraordinary exposé on China’s Panda Program

Mara Hvistendahl, a The New York Times reporter who wrote “The Panda Factories”, recounts the genesis of the story.

Amendment 2 opponents say measure is unnecessary

Florida voters are deciding on six amendments this November, including the most widely debated and controversial measures that would enshrine abortion rights and legalize marijuana. But also on the ballot is Amendment 2. If passed,...

Talking Animals: local organization rescues and rehabilitates birds of prey, preparing for its wonders of wildlife festival

Nancy Murrah--President of RCTB, describes the preparations required before Hurricane Milton, and how the facility fared through the storm.
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Blue Graffiti. The Bird Way.

Calahan Skogman – Blue Graffiti He is proud to be from a small town in middle-of-nowhere Midwestern America. And he wants you to know why. With his debut novel, Blue Graffiti, Calahan Skogman relishes in...

Neuroscientist-Professor’s new book chronicles his adventures buying a farm, developing a herd of cattle—and becoming friends with them

Dr. Gregory Berns, introduces his book called "Cowpuppy: An Unexpected Friendship and A Scientist’s Journey into The Secret World of Cows.”

Talking Animals: Curator of CatVideoFest Discusses His Filmmaking Career, Plus Watching and Selecting Cat Videos For A Living

Will Braden recalls what first drew him to film. he realized that he was intrigued by structure, echoing his fascination with puzzles. 
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