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Jack Lepiarz is a former radio journalist for WBUR. He now travels around the country performing a whip act under the stage name Jacques Ze Whipper.

Sundial: Why this radio anchor ran away to the circus as 'Jacques Ze Whipper'

Carlos Frías

Jack Lepiarz grew up in the circus. He eventually got a serious job at Boston's NPR member station, but never stopped performing the whip tricks his dad taught him. Lepiarz recently said goodbye to radio and is traveling around the country performing his act.

What Happens To Ringling's Circus Animals Now?

Now that “The Greatest Show on Earth” is over, animal activists want to know what’s going to happen to the circus animals. 16 tigers, six camels, four…

Ringling's Final Circus Act To Stream On Facebook Live

The Associated Press

Deford Says Thanks For A Good Game, Drops Mic

Frank Deford

Frank Deford bids farewell to the Ringling Brothers Circus and has some further thoughts on taking a final bow.

Ward Hall reflects at the International Independent Showmen's Museum in Dec 2015

Former Ringling Sideshow Manager Reflects On 'The Greatest Show On Earth'

Quincy Walters

This week on Florida Matters we're talking about the end of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The circus has a long rich history and a...

Florida Says Goodbye To Ringling Bros. Circus

Stephanie Colombini

After 146 years, Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus is taking down its big top. This week on Florida Matters, we're exploring the history and...

Asian elephants perform for the final time in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus last May, in Providence, R.I. After its controversial use of the animals for its shows, the company retired the elephants to its 200-acre Center for Elephant Conservation in Florida.

After 146 Years, Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus To Shut Down

Emma Bowman

After struggling to remain relevant amid public concern for animal welfare, combined with high operation costs, "The Greatest Show On Earth" will come to an end in May, the company announced Saturday.

A young Asian elephant named April belonging to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, plays in the sand in her enclosure outside the American Airlines Arena in Miami.

Ringling Circus Elephants To Retire In May

Tamara Lush of the Associated Press

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is ending its elephant acts a year and a half early, and will retire all of its touring elephants in M...