Animal Wise Radio's Mike and Beth meet up with Courtney Vail from Whale and Dolphin Conservation (Whales.org). News about wild captive whales and dolphins has been coming fast, and she'll bring us up to date, and talk with us about what role public pressure may be playing in some of the news.

Michael Mountain of EarthInTransition.org digs into some dark corners as he ponders human exceptionalism, fears, assumptions, prejudice and disease.

And Mike Fry and Beth Nelson cover animal news including updates on the No Kill is Love Tour, Redemption, and an evolving story of a family pet, a town, and breed specific legislation.