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		<title><![CDATA[WBAI - Animal Matters]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Calling all animal lovers! Animal Matters is WBAI 99.5 FM&rsquo;s newest show, bringing engaging, insightful, and fun conversations about pets and animals to the airwaves. Hosted by Jeff Simmons&mdash;a devoted dog lover (who also appreciate cats!)&mdash;the show features expert interviews, deep dives into legislation affecting animals, spotlights on nonprofits making a difference, and uplifting pet stories from the news. Listeners are invited to call in and share their thoughts, questions, and personal pet tales. Whether you&rsquo;re a devoted pet parent, an advocate for animal welfare, or just someone who loves a good animal story, Animal Matters is your place to tune in and talk all things furry, feathered, and finned!]]></description>
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		<itunes:author>Jeff Simmons</itunes:author>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Calling all animal lovers! Animal Matters is WBAI 99.5 FM&rsquo;s newest show, bringing engaging, insightful, and fun conversations about pets and animals to the airwaves. Hosted by Jeff Simmons&mdash;a devoted dog lover (who also appreciate cats!)&mdash;the show features expert interviews, deep dives into legislation affecting animals, spotlights on nonprofits making a difference, and uplifting pet stories from the news. Listeners are invited to call in and share their thoughts, questions, and personal pet tales. Whether you&rsquo;re a devoted pet parent, an advocate for animal welfare, or just someone who loves a good animal story, Animal Matters is your place to tune in and talk all things furry, feathered, and finned!]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Animal Matters - Sunday, November 8, 2026]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Calling all animal lovers! Animal Matters is WBAI 99.5 FM&rsquo;s newest show, bringing engaging, insightful, and fun conversations about pets and animals to the airwaves. Hosted by Jeff Simmons&mdash;a devoted dog lover (who also appreciate cats!)&mdash;the show features expert interviews, deep dives into legislation affecting animals, spotlights on nonprofits making a difference, and uplifting pet stories from the news. Listeners are invited to call in and share their thoughts, questions, and personal pet tales. Whether you&rsquo;re a devoted pet parent, an advocate for animal welfare, or just someone who loves a good animal story, Animal Matters is your place to tune in and talk all things furry, feathered, and finned!]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Animal Matters - Sunday, November 1, 2026]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Calling all animal lovers! Animal Matters is WBAI 99.5 FM&rsquo;s newest show, bringing engaging, insightful, and fun conversations about pets and animals to the airwaves. Hosted by Jeff Simmons&mdash;a devoted dog lover (who also appreciate cats!)&mdash;the show features expert interviews, deep dives into legislation affecting animals, spotlights on nonprofits making a difference, and uplifting pet stories from the news. Listeners are invited to call in and share their thoughts, questions, and personal pet tales. Whether you&rsquo;re a devoted pet parent, an advocate for animal welfare, or just someone who loves a good animal story, Animal Matters is your place to tune in and talk all things furry, feathered, and finned!]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Animal Matters - Sunday, October 25, 2026]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Calling all animal lovers! Animal Matters is WBAI 99.5 FM&rsquo;s newest show, bringing engaging, insightful, and fun conversations about pets and animals to the airwaves. Hosted by Jeff Simmons&mdash;a devoted dog lover (who also appreciate cats!)&mdash;the show features expert interviews, deep dives into legislation affecting animals, spotlights on nonprofits making a difference, and uplifting pet stories from the news. Listeners are invited to call in and share their thoughts, questions, and personal pet tales. Whether you&rsquo;re a devoted pet parent, an advocate for animal welfare, or just someone who loves a good animal story, Animal Matters is your place to tune in and talk all things furry, feathered, and finned!]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Animal Matters - Sunday, October 18, 2026]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Animal Matters - Sunday, October 11, 2026]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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