The Dogist, Elias Weiss Friedman
Part 4 of TED Radio Hour episode Who counts as a significant other?
In a fractured world, dogs can provide unconditional love and companionship. Photographer Elias Weiss Friedman says that’s why more Americans are centering their lives around their pups.
About Elias Weiss Friedman
Elias Weiss Friedman is a photographer, author, and the creator of the online platform “The Dogist,” where he’s shared photos of the over 50,000 dogs he’s photographed. His book This Dog Will Change your Life comes out in June 2025.
The Dogist, Elias Weiss Friedman
He has also partnered with philanthropic organizations such as Puppies Behind Bars, The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, Best Friends Animal Society, the ASPCA, The Guide Dog Foundation, and Canine Companions for Independence.
The Dogist, Elias Weiss Friedman
This segment of the TED Radio Hour was produced by Fiona Geiran and edited by Sanaz Meshkinpour and James Delahoussaye. You can follow us on Facebook @TEDRadioHour and email us at TEDRadioHour@npr.org.
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