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Is Animal Liberation Going Mainstream?

Americans are becoming aware that animals have intelligence, personalities and rich emotional lives. Accusations of mistreating killer whales and elephants have Sea World and Ringling Brothers changing their business plans. What about captive wild animals at zoos and aquariums?

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By Warren Olney • Apr 17, 2015 • 51m Listen

Americans are becoming aware that animals have intelligence, personalities and rich emotional lives. Accusations of mistreating killer whales and elephants have Sea World and Ringling Brothers changing their business plans. What about captive wild animals at zoos and aquariums?

Also, a string of xenophobic attacks hit South Africa. On today's Talking Point, can Alaska's water ease California's drought?

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Producer, 'One year Later'

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