talking animals

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

Jessica Farrer, recalls growing up landlocked in Colorado, moving as soon as possible to Washington state. 

Howard Baskin recalls his reaction upon first  getting a close look at the details of Big Cat’s financial operation.

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

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

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

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

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

Jodie Wiederkehr, Executive Director of Chicago Alliance for Animals recounts details of how CAA was formed in 2015.

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

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

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