talking animals

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.”

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

Mark Devries is a documentary filmmaker who specializes in exploring the realm of animals. Devries discusses his new movie with us.

Art Shaul—founder-director of Safe Paws Rescue, recalls growing up watching his Dad bring home ill animals, then making them family.

Rebecca Reid is Director of Education at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. She discusses the readily observable love for her job.