On this show, Lori first welcomed Dr. Sophia Yin, animal behavior expert, lecturer and author, who spoke about prevention of dog bites. In this wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Yin emphasized the imprtance of training and also explained how to read the body language of dogs. Learn more about her here. Then, Dr. Michael Greger came on [...]
Animals Today – April 21, 2013 Los Angeles Canine Custody Program; Rhino horn poaching
Lori welcomed three guests on this show. The topic for the first two segments was a great new program being conducted at the Los Angeles County Jail called the Custody Canine program. Sergeant Ray Harley, from the LA County sheriff’s department, and Rick Belmonte, of Belmonte’s Dog Training and Equipment described how dogs from shelters [...]
Animals Today April 14, 2013. Dr. Leslie Irvine and Steve Hindi
This show featured two wonderful guests. First, Peter welcomed Dr. Leslie Irvine, who teaches Sociology at University of Colorado, Boulder. She authored a fascinating book titled, My Dog Always Eats First – Homeless People and their Dogs. She gave of numerous first-hand accounts form her research into the lives of homeless and their animals. Highly [...]
Animals Today April 7, 2013 – Derek Burkholder and Tracy Coppola
The first guest on this show was Dr. Derek Burkholder, research scientist at Save Our Seas Shark Center at Nova Southeastern University. Lori and Derek discussed shark threats and conservation and the recent news from CITES, which added protected status to more shark and ray species. Then, Tracy Coppola appeared to discuss the issues concerning [...]
Animals Today, March 3, 2013. Bob Vetere and Suzi Eszterhas
Sunday’s show featured two great guests! First, Bob Vetere, President and CEO of American Pet Products Association provided a market and industry update. The 2013 Global Pet Expo has just concluded, and Bob shared his observations and insights on products and services related to our companion animals. Growth of the industry is strong. Visit the [...]
Animals Today March 3, 2013 – Brenda Peterson and Bobbi Brink
This show featured two remarkable guests. First, novelist, investigative reporter and advocate for sea mammals, Brenda Peterson joined Lori. The use of extremely loud sonar by the US Navy not only disrupts the communication (and thus the behavior) of whales and dolphins, but can kill them. Clear evidence is accumulating that the exercises and tests [...]
Animals Today February 24, 2013 – Dr. Randy Frost
This week, Peter welcomed Smith College Professor of Psychology, Randy Frost, to explore the minds and behaviors of animal hoarders. Frost is an internationally recognized leader in the field of hoarding and his latest book, Stuff – Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things (co-authored with Gail Steketee), has received great reviews. Check it out [...]
Animals Today February 10, 2013: Michelle Thew, Cruelty Free International
Lori welcomed a wonderful guest for the hour, Michelle Thew, Chief Executive of Cruelty Free International and British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection. The EU has finally banned all testing on animals for cosmetic development, the fruit of a decades long effort. Lori and Michelle discussed how that occurred, and the far-ranging implications for [...]
Animals Today – February 3, 2013 – Dr. Michael Greger discusses plant-based diets
World renowned nutrition authority, Dr. Michael Greger, joined Lori on this show with the latest facts and research supporting the health benefits of plant based diets. And, the evidence continues to get progressively stronger. What happens to your body when you consume meat or dairy? How does a plant based diet reduce inflammation and why is [...]
Animals Today – January 20, 2013 Steven M. Wise & the Nonhuman Rights Project
On this show, Lori was joined by Attorney Steven M. Wise. Steven is President of the Nonhuman Rights Project, and has served as an animal protection attorney for thirty years. The Nonhuman Rights Project aims to achieve greater rights for animals through legal means, state by state, case by case, species by species. Soon it will [...]
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Animals Today – April 28, 2013 – Dr. Sophia Yin and Dr. Michael Greger
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Animals Today – September 30, 2012. Steve Hindi and Susan Dapsis
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Animals Today – September 23, 2012 Jennifer Conrad – The Paw Project. Feral cat colony conflict.
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Animals Today – September 16, 2012. Monica Murphy discusses her new book, RABID
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Animals Today September 9, 2012. Nicole Green, Animalearn
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Animals Today – April 28, 2013 – Dr. Sophia Yin and Dr. Michael Greger
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Animals Today – April 21, 2013 Los Angeles Canine Custody Program; Rhino horn poaching
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Animals Today April 14, 2013. Dr. Leslie Irvine and Steve Hindi
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Animals Today April 7, 2013 – Derek Burkholder and Tracy Coppola
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Animals Today, March 3, 2013. Bob Vetere and Suzi Eszterhas
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