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Our Public Lands

A podcast about our beloved and treasured public lands where I interview subject matter experts and activists from across the country who are working to protect and advocate for our public lands and their wildlife, wilderness, and cultural values. ourpubliclandspodcast.substack.com

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#37 - The Importance of Quiet w/ Matt Mikkelsen

Our Public Lands ·

2025/07/19

In this episode, I interview Matt Mikkelsen of Quiet Parks International, to discuss the importance of preserving quiet in our natural and urban environments. Matt delves into the effects of noise pollution, such as increased stress levels and its impact on wildlife communication. Our conversation also highlights the global efforts by Quiet Parks International to certify quiet places, the personal and societal benefits of quiet, and the ongoing challenge with military aircraft noise in Olympic

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79:18

#36 - Defending the Northern Rockies Ecosystem w/...

Our Public Lands ·

2025/07/13

In this episode, I interview Michael Garrity, executive director of the Alliance for the Wild Rockies. Mike discusses in detail numerous legal battles led by the Alliance, aimed at protecting imperiled species such as grizzly bears, bull trout, and lynx, from destructive practices such as road building, logging, and livestock grazing. Specific examples from regions like the Manti-La Sal National Forest, the Targhee National Forest, and various projects in Montana and Idaho illustrate the

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65:58

#35 - Exploring the Biodiversity of Snag Forests w/...

Our Public Lands ·

2025/07/06

In this episode, I catch up with Maya Khosla and Craig Swolgaard in the field in a recently burned snag forest near Mono Lake, California. Our discussion revolves around the ecological importance of snag forests (areas with standing dead trees primarily caused by wildfires and/or insects). Maya and Craig discuss the ecological significance and the rich biodiversity of snag forests, emphasizing their unique role in supporting a wide range of plant and animal species, particularly birds. Our

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75:45

#34 - Sequoia Gate: Government Deception and Natural...

Our Public Lands ·

2025/06/30

In this episode, I mic up Dr. Chad Hanson of the John Muir Project in the sequoia groves of Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park in Southern California as part of a preliminary research trip to study post fire recovery. Chad discusses the response of the National Park Service to the 2020 and 2021 wildfires revealing discrepancies between government claims and the actual state of sequoia regeneration in high-intensity fire areas. Chad exposes the misleading narrative used to justify aggressive active

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50:32

#33 - The Big Ugly Public Lands Bill w/ Josh Osher

Our Public Lands ·

2025/06/26

In this episode, I interview Josh Osher, Public Policy Director with Western Watersheds Project. Josh provides an in-depth look at the budget reconciliation process and its implications for public lands and federal spending. He explains the difference between annual and 10-year budgets, the appropriations process, and how budget reconciliation allows for changes to spending programs without the 60-vote threshold in the Senate. Key issues discussed include the potential public land sell-offs,

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73:44

#32 - Roadless Rule Rollback—The State of Roadless...

Our Public Lands ·

2025/06/24

In this episode, I interview Gary Macfarlane and Katie Bilodeau about the threats posed to roadless areas on Forest Service lands. We delve into the history and current challenges faced in conserving these invaluable wildlands.We discuss loopholes in the state-specific roadless rules and their impacts on public lands. Emphasizing the urgency to protect roadless lands as future wilderness areas, Gary and Katie call for more concrete

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55:22

#31 - The Ground Truth: Livestock Impacts to Western...

Our Public Lands ·

2025/06/17

In this episode, I speak with Jonathan Ratner from Sage-Steppe Wild. Jonathan discusses the often unnoticed degradation caused by livestock grazing on public lands and shares his experiences working with agencies like the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. He recounts eye-opening moments from his conservation career, including detailed monitoring and documentation of ecological damage on various public lands, specifically highlighting grazing allotments in Utah and Grand

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35:56

#30 - Public Land Sales Back in the Budget Bill w/...

Our Public Lands ·

2025/06/13

In this episode, I interview Steve Bloch from the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA) about the looming threats to public lands posed by Senator Mike Lee's Senate budget bill provisions. We discuss Lee's desire to sell millions of acres of federal public lands across 11 Western states, which is part of a broader republican extractive agenda. We also delve into the complexities of the budget reconciliation process, impacting policies on oil, gas leasing, timber harvest. and the stripping of

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66:20

#29 - Our Common Ground w/ John Leshy

Our Public Lands ·

2025/06/03

In this episode, I interview John Leshy, an influential academic and public servant who has served in multiple presidential administrations in the realm of public lands management and its associated politics. Our discussion covers John’s interest and career progression in public lands, key legislative and administrative milestones, the evolution of public land politics, and the importance of these lands to American society. John discusses his time with the Carter, Clinton, and Obama administrations,

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127:04

#28 - An Enduring Battle for Montana Wilderness w/...

Our Public Lands ·

2025/05/24

In this episode, I interview Bill Cunningham, a longtime Montana wilderness advocate with a deep and rich history from the 1970s to the present. Bill discusses the intricate legislative battles that framed the preservation of Montana's wilderness, including the Montana Wilderness Study Area Act, protecting the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Complex, the Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Bill and his work with influential figures such as Lee Metcalf. We discuss the controversial issues around

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84:19

#27 - Hunt Quietly w/ Matt Rinella

Our Public Lands ·

2025/05/16

In this episode, I speak with Matt Rinella, an avid hunter and public lands advocate with the group Hunt Quietly. Our conversation is wide-ranging and touches on a variety of subjects including; livestock grazing, hunter access, social media impacts on the hunter experience, the commercialization of the pastime, trophy hunting, hunting organization shortcomings and misgivings, and much more.Hunt Quietly Podcast with Matt Rinellahttps://www.huntquietly.org/02:51 Livestock Grazing and Wildlife

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84:19

#27 - Hunt Quietly w/ Matt Rinella

Our Public Lands ·

2025/05/16

In this episode, I speak with Matt Rinella, an avid hunter and public lands advocate with the group Hunt Quietly. Our conversation is wide-ranging and touches on a variety of subjects including; livestock grazing, hunter access, social media impacts on the hunter experience, the commercialization of the pastime, trophy hunting, hunting organization shortcomings and misgivings, and much more. Hunt Quietly Podcast with Matt Rinella https://www.huntquietly.org/ 02:51 Livestock Grazing and ...

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42:21

#26 - The Worst Public Lands Bill in History? w/ Wes...

Our Public Lands ·

2025/05/09

In this episode, I welcome Wes Siler back to the program to discuss the ongoing legislative challenges surrounding public lands in Washington D.C. We discuss the implications of potential land sell-offs which could total more than 1/2 million acres in Utah and Nevada, the motives behind political actions by figures like Ryan Zinke, and the efficiency of public land management agencies. We highlight and critique key components of the House Natural Resources reconciliation bill text, touching on

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42:21

#26 - The Worst Public Lands Bill in History? w/ Wes...

Our Public Lands ·

2025/05/09

In this episode, I welcome Wes Siler back to the program to discuss the ongoing legislative challenges surrounding public lands in Washington D.C. We discuss the implications of potential land sell-offs which could total more than 1/2 million acres in Utah and Nevada, the motives behind political actions by figures like Ryan Zinke, and the efficiency of public land management agencies. We highlight and critique key components of the House Natural Resources reconciliation bill text, touching o...

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78:43

#25 - Open Season on Public Lands w/ More Than Just...

Our Public Lands ·

2025/05/03

In this episode, I interview the Pattiz brothers—founders of More Than Just Parks—to cover a range of pressing issues related to public lands. Will and Jim discuss their personal journey from creating films about national parks and public lands to taking an active role in advocating for the protection of public lands from acute threats under the current political climate. Our conversation is wide-ranging and covers a variety of issues across the federal government from corporate wishlists, to leaked

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54:42

#24 - The Great Big Giant Sequoia Scam w/ Dr. Chad...

Our Public Lands ·

2025/05/03

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Chad Hanson of the John Muir Project to discuss the unique ecological role of giant sequoias and the critical importance of high-intensity fires for their reproduction. Chad outlines the widespread misunderstanding among policymakers and the public about these majestic trees and forests, emphasizing that low-intensity fires do not provide the conditions needed for giant sequoia regeneration. He criticizes the Save Our Sequoias Act, describing it as misleading and

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39:27

#23 - Unveiling the Timber Industry's Grip on Public...

Our Public Lands ·

2025/05/03

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78:43

#25 - Open Season on Public Lands w/ More Than Just...

Our Public Lands ·

2025/05/03

In this episode, I interview the Pattiz brothers—founders of More Than Just Parks—to cover a range of pressing issues related to public lands. Will and Jim discuss their personal journey from creating films about national parks and public lands to taking an active role in advocating for the protection of public lands from acute threats under the current political climate. Our conversation is wide-ranging and covers a variety of issues across the federal government from corporate wishlists, to...

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54:42

#24 - The Great Big Giant Sequoia Scam w/ Dr. Chad...

Our Public Lands ·

2025/05/02

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Chad Hanson of the John Muir Project to discuss the unique ecological role of giant sequoias and the critical importance of high-intensity fires for their reproduction. Chad outlines the widespread misunderstanding among policymakers and the public about these majestic trees and forests, emphasizing that low-intensity fires do not provide the conditions needed for giant sequoia regeneration. He criticizes the Save Our Sequoias Act, describing it as misleadi...

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39:27

#23 - Unveiling the Timber Industry's Grip on Public...

Our Public Lands ·

2025/04/20

In this episode, I speak with Ryan Talbott the Pacific Northwest Conservation Advocate for Wild Earth Guardians, about their work monitoring the Forest Service and BLM timber sale programs in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Ryan discusses the origins and achievements of the Legacy Roads and Trails program, the impact of recent legislative and administrative changes on forest management, and the pressure faced by the Forest Service to meet timber targets. We also discuss internal Forest Serv...

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