Maria chats with actor, comedian and author Steve Schirripa about his new book WillieBoy Eats The World, a children's picture book about his dachshund Willie Boy!

A fun conversation between the long-time friends about an adorable dog who teaches his owner about all the tasty foods in NYC! Aimed at ages 4-8, it teaches kids to try new things.

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Maria chats with celebrity animal medium Aliana Ziva about her work focusing on health, emotional wellbeing and finding peace. Living in Denmark, most of her work helps people and animals here in the states.

Give a listen and learn about her beginnings and how her gift came to be.

Follow "alianazivathemedium" on Instagram, and DM her if you'd like a reading.

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Maria chats with ornithologist, author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Scott Weidensaul about his latest book (he's written nearly 30!!) The Return of The Oystercatcher.

This book is optimistic and focuses on conservation and solutions. And Scott offers tips on what we can all do to help the bird population survive!

Learn more at http://www.scottweidensaul.com/

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Maria chats with returning guest Pete Lillo who runs the Bear Brook Feather Friends Rescue and Sanctuary, where he takes care of dozens of ducks, geese and chicks!

You'll learn a thing or two about our feathered friends, and how you can help out Pete with food donations and more.

And if you're in the area, he could always use volunteers!

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Maria chats with Operation Pawpulation Founder Temma Martin about her not-for-profit spay and neuter clinic in Utah. Less than a year old, this clinic has already spayed or neutered over 1500 pets!
They discuss how spaying and neutering pets actually saves lives of pets as fewer animals wind up in shelters as a result.

To learn more about Operation Pawpulation CLICK HERE!

To find a low-cost clinic near you: United Spay Alliance

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Undercover animal investigator Pete Paxton returns in studio to discuss his latest focus on puppy mills and pet stores (specifically Petland). This interview was also shot for the upcoming documentary Underbelly, which is investigating the mass production system of the $3 BILLION dog breeding industry! Stay tuned for release date.

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