In this episode of "90 Miles from Needles," Chris provides listeners with an update on the state of the podcast. Despite a minor setback due to illness, Chris emphasizes the importance of authentic desert protection content while previewing future episodes. The upcoming "Other Podcasts" episode (actual title to be determined) promises to feature recommendations on influential podcasts like "The Border Chronicle," known for its in-depth analysis of border and migration issues. 

Key Takeaways: 
The update explains a brief hiatus in regular programming due to the host’s bad cold and resulting voice issues.
Upcoming episodes in the pipeline include feature recommendations for other podcasts related to desert protection and advocacy.
Chris provides a sneak peek into "The Border Chronicle," a podcast focused on the U.S.-Mexico border and related issues. 
The newly redesigned 90 Miles from Needles podcast website aims to enhance user experience and engagement.
Personal note shared on Chris's dog Heart undergoing cancer surgery, with an emotional appeal to listeners.

Resources:
The Border Chronicle (https://www.theborderchronicle.com/)
90 Miles from Needles Podcast Website (https://90milesfromneedles.com) 
To donate to 90 Miles from Needles, text "needles" to 53-555

In this episode of "90 Miles from Needles," Chris provides listeners with an update on the state of the podcast. Despite a minor setback due to illness, Chris emphasizes the importance of authentic desert protection content while previewing future episodes. The upcoming "Other Podcasts" episode (actual title to be determined) promises to feature recommendations on influential podcasts like "The Border Chronicle," known for its in-depth analysis of border and migration issues.&nbsp;
Key Takeaways: 
<ul>
<li>The update explains a brief hiatus in regular programming due to the host&rsquo;s bad cold and resulting voice issues.</li>
<li>Upcoming episodes in the pipeline include feature recommendations for other podcasts related to desert protection and advocacy.</li>
<li>Chris provides a sneak peek into "The Border Chronicle," a podcast focused on the U.S.-Mexico border and related issues.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The newly redesigned 90 Miles from Needles podcast website aims to enhance user experience and engagement.</li>
<li>Personal note shared on Chris's dog Heart undergoing cancer surgery, with an emotional appeal to listeners.</li>
</ul>
Resources: The Border Chronicle (<a href="https://www.theborderchronicle.com/)">https://www.theborderchronicle.com/)</a> 90 Miles from Needles Podcast Website (https://90milesfromneedles.com) To donate to 90 Miles from Needles, text "needles" to 53-555

Join 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 conservation, land management, and environmental justice. Science and sentiment, politics and philosophy, hiking and history, culture and creativity all go into defending the desert. Be forewarned: We are out to recruit you to the cause.

Join 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 conservation, land management, and environmental justice. Science and sentiment, politics and philosophy, hiking and history, culture and creativity all go into defending the desert. Be forewarned: We are out to recruit you to the cause.

Vital info on protecting our irrepaceable deserts

90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast

Join host Chris Clarke and guests as they explore the challenges and opportunities of the American Southwest's fragile ecosystems. Engaging interviews with experts, activists, and advocates on conservation, land management, and environmental justice.

Join host Chris Clarke and guests as they explore the challenges and opportunities of the American Southwest's fragile ecosystems. Engaging interviews with experts, activists, and advocates on conservation, land management, and environmental justice.