Highly recommend the “Tooth and Claw” podcast. It’s hosted by a bear biologist, Wes Larsen, his brother Jeff Larsen, and their friend Mike Smith.
It’s about animal attacks but they take care not to demonize the animals. So they’re very compelling stories and they also give you practical information about how to avoid being attacked and what to do if you are attacked, plus biology and conservation info and lots of jokes. Pretty sure Wes is a low-key leftist too.
Grizzlies are probably Wes’ favorite animal and he’s worked with them a ton so they are featured prominently on the podcast.
TL;DR: Do not hug this adorable cuddly motherfucker under any circumstances.