90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast
90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast
Playlist by 90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection PodcastJoin Chris Clarke and a variety of guests as they explore the challenges and opportunities of the American Southwest's fragile ecosystems. Engaging interviews with experts, activists, and advocates on…Follow the podcast:
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S5E17: The Desert Needs Our Voice and We Need Your Help
In the wake of a personal loss and a several-week hiatus, our host Chris wonders about the future of the podcast and whether it's doing what we need it to do to get to the people who need to hear it. Listeners are encouraged to take a few easy and free (or cheap) steps to help spread the word of 90…
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Short Update: Explaining Our Brief Hiatus
Content note: sadness. Due to the death of a close family member, we will return on June 5. Listen if you want a few details. Pet Loss Resources and Support Hemangiosarcoma in dogs Donate to our Fellowship for Desert Reporting
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S5E16: The Double Border Wall: A New Environmental Catastrophe
In this episode, Chris talks with longtime border environmental activist Russ McSpadden about the controversial plans to erect a second border wall on the U.S.-Mexico borde. From the devastating effects on the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument to the des…
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S5E15: When Commerce Meets Culture: Art Fairs in the Desert
Episode Summary: In this episode, host Chris Clarke revisits the spirited discussion surrounding the High Desert Art Fair and its portrayal in media. Cindy Bernard and Bernard Leibov engage in a dialogue to address critiques and misconceptions, particularly related to an LA Times article that stir…
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S5E14: River of Cheeseburgers: The Surprising Water Guzzlers of the West
In this episode of "90 Miles from Needles: The Desert Protection Podcast," Chris dives deep into the pressing issue of the Colorado River water crisis. As the lifeblood of many thriving cities and fertile fields in the southwestern United States, the Colorado River is now at the heart of a controve…
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S5E13: A Partnership Torn Asunder
Episode Artwork by Carl Dennis Buell. In this episode of "90 Miles from Needles," host Chris Clarke shares a poignant and introspective narrative about his early years in the Mojave Desert, weaving together personal reflections and environmental insights. Chris takes listeners on a journey back to…
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S5E12: Whose Desert Is It Anyway? Navigating Change in the Mojave
About the Guest(s): Ruth Nolan: Ruth Nolan is a distinguished poet, educator, and an ardent desert advocate residing in the Joshua Tree area. With extensive experience living in Coachella Valley and the Mojave Desert, she has become a central figure in desert literature and education. Ruth serves …
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S5E11: Help Us Preserve Deep Desert Reporting
In this episode of "90 Miles from Needles," Chris describes how the rise of the internet and profit-driven media ownership have decimated local news outlets and journalists' jobs. Within this context, Chris introduces a new Fellowship for Desert Reporting, aiming to foster in-depth, contextual jou…
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S5E10: ¡No al muro! Big Bend Neighbors Fight Proposed Border Wall
In this episode, host Chris Clarke engages in an enlightening conversation with Laiken Jordahl from the Center for Biological Diversity. Focusing on the contentious issue of border wall construction, Jordahl sheds light on the potential threats posed by the Department of Homeland Security's propose…
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S5E9: Why Salt Lakes Matter More Than Ever
In this engaging episode of "90 Miles from Needles: The Desert Protection Podcast," host Chris Clarke invites Caroline Tracey, author of "Salt Lakes: An Unnatural History," to discuss her newest work and its publication on March 17th. The conversation navigates from Caroline's initial inspiration a…
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