DOG TALK® (and Kitties, Too!) originated on the only NPR station on Long Island, WLIW-88.3, where it has been on the air for 13 years and numerous consecutive shows. This Gracie® Award-winning show (for “Best entertainment and information program on local public radio”), is produced and hosted by pet wellness advocate Tracie Hotchner. Each show features Tracie’s interviews with authors and pet experts from around the world, discussing far-ranging topics involving practical and philosophical issues regarding our relationships with dogs and cats.
The show broadcasts from the East End and reaches all across Long Island, into Southern Connecticut and Westchester.
The show's theme song is "Mmm My Best Friend" by Sophie B. Hawkins from her album 
10-year old Roman to the Rescue with Project Freedom Ride!
Dog Talk (And Kitties Too!) (05-22-2022) #780: Featuring Roman McConn, Jennifer Brooks, and Liz Marshall. Roman McConn talks about how at age 10 he has helped thousands of pets find homes through his nonprofit, Project Freedom Ride, and even has his own show “Roman to the Rescue” on Disney; Jennifer Brooks describes her foster-based Second Chance Rescue in NYC and what it meant to be part of Subaru’s booth at the auto show; Liz Marshall directed her documentary “Meat the Future” to follow one man’s journey to fulfill his dream of creating slaughter free, real meat.
