Episode transcript availlable here.This week in the West Meeting Room, Rebekah is missing home and a very special someone, who consistently fails to pick up the phone. Annabelle, Mariajosé, and Rebekah's mom Damien, offer their take on the importance of staying connected with four-footed friends, which is actually quite common, according to psychology professor Hal Herzog. Article: Why Do Humans Talk to Animals If They Can’t Understand? https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/08/talking-to-pets/537225/ Connect with Rebekah @bex2241 on Twitter