DOG TALK® (and Kitties, Too!) originated on the only NPR station on Long Island, WPPB-Peconic Public Broadcasting, where it has been on the air for 13 years and over 675 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. It is also carried on the NPR stations WHDD 91.9 FM "Robinhood Radio" in Sharon, Connecticut.
The show's theme song is "Mmm My Best Friend" by Sophie B. Hawkins from her album An All Cat Show
Dog Talk (And Kitties Too!) (05-16-2020) #675: An All Cat Show featuring Dr. Ebenezer Satyaraj, a Tracie Cat Q & A, and Philippa Sandall. Dr. Ebenezer Satyaraj talks about the 14 years he spent developing LiveClear cat food for Purina, which can make cats non-allergenic by feeding them only 1/4 cup a day; Tracie does a Q & A, answering a series of questions from cat people; Philippa Sandall talks about her historical book TRIM: THE CARTOGRAPHER’S CAT, the companion cat who sailed aboard Matthew Flinders ship as he circumnavigated Australia (while giving the continent its name!)
