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90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast

Chris Clarke
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Rio Bosque Wetlands
Us-Mexico Border Wall
Conservation
Wildlife Connectivity
Migration Crisis
Environmental Policy
Habitat Fragmentation
Human Rights
Illegal Immigration
Coyote Springs
Political Accountability
Jaguars
Great Salt Lake
Creosote Bush
California
Biodiversity
Death Valley National Park
Nevada Supreme Court
Moapa Dace

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: W... more

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Urgent: Find your member of Congress and tell them to vote no on the Lee-Malloy resolution

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In this timely and engaging episode of the "90 Miles from Needles" podcast, we look into the ongoing legislative challenges faced by Grand... more

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In this update, Chris discusses an unexpected pause in regular programming due to a recent house fire. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but smoke has damaged his family's belongings, including his extensive and cherished library collection, which include... more

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This episode, we welcome back Tim Shields, a dedicated desert tortoise biologist whose half-century-long career has been devoted to unwavering efforts in conservation. As we explore abandoned terra... more

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In this episode of "90 Miles from Needles: The Desert Protection Podcast," host Chris Clarke discusses the pressing environmental issues faced by the American Southwest with guest Zak Podmore. The discussion centers around the pote... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jackie Grant
Executive Director
Grand Staircase Escalante Partners
Episode: Brief hiatus due to house fire
Tim Shields
A long-time tortoise biologist focused on desert ecology
Episode: S5E6: Ravens and Splitgrass: A Deep Dive into the Mojave's Ecological Challenges
Zak Podmore
Journalist and author focused on water and conservation issues in the Western US.
Author of 'Life After Deadpool'
Episode: S5E5: From Nuclear Waste to Restoring Glen Canyon
Mary O'Brien
Director of Project 1100, a nonprofit focused on educating about the impacts of honeybee apiaries on public lands.
Project 1100
Episode: S5E3: How Honeybees Threaten The Desert's Native Pollinators
Rick LoBello
Education and Conservation Director at the El Paso Zoo with extensive experience in national parks.
El Paso Zoo
Episode: S5E2: Cross-Border Conservation in the Big Bend Ecoregion
Gilberto Manzanarez
Activist and member of Valle Imperial Resiste, focusing on environmental justice in Imperial County
Valle Imperial Resiste
Episode: S5E1: Standing Up to Tech Giants: Desert Locals vs. California’s Largest Data Center
John Dougherty
Executive Director of the Save the Scenic Santa Ritas Association
Save the Scenic Santa Ritas Association
Episode: S4E43: Saving the Santa Rita Mountains from Destructive Copper Mining
Nick Graver
Graduate student in conservation biology focusing on Joshua Trees and their population management.
University of California, Riverside
Episode: S4E41: How Fire, Furloughs, and Federal Cuts Threaten Our Deserts
Andrea Hoerr
Activist with Save the Scenic Santa Ritas and Great Old Broads for Wilderness
Save the Scenic Santa Ritas
Episode: S4E40: The Battle for the San Rafael Valley

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Chris Clarke
Host focused on desert protection, environmental issues, and regional conservation stories; often drives conversations with researchers, activists, and policy experts.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Beautiful and important

    I’m grateful for this podcasts’ breadth of subjects and quality of reporting. The episode I just listened to about borders and those searching for a better life brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing beautiful and tragic stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vegan bmx
    United States8 months ago
  • Liberal tears

    He cries about the current administration more than anyone I’ve heard. Tired of the whining from the left.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bronzbakattak
    United States10 months ago
  • A must-listen for desert lovers

    Informative, engaging, and deeply rooted in love for the desert—this podcast covers issues that matter while celebrating what makes the desert extraordinary.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EchoZey
    United States10 months ago
  • A breath of fresh dry air.

    A sane take on the threats to desert ecosystems and the beauty of the deserts themselves.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    manlike.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Without the desert our collective futures are barren

    Good podcast, I like it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenandalo
    United Statesa year ago

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The show is a deep, non-sensational look at desert protection with strong storytelling.
Guests and topics are consistently relevant to desert conservation and advocacy.
Listeners appreciate the breadth and quality of reporting on desert issues.

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S5E4: Celebrating 25 Years: The Timbisha Shoshone's Fight for Their Homeland
Q: What remains to be done here?
There are many initiatives still inside the Homeland Act, including economic development plans and completing agreements that have yet to be finalized.
S5E4: Celebrating 25 Years: The Timbisha Shoshone's Fight for Their Homeland
Q: How has the passage of the act changed life for people living in Furnace Creek?
Life has changed tremendously, moving from having homes washed away to establishing secure ownership and control over their land, offering a sense of community and stability.
S5E3: How Honeybees Threaten The Desert's Native Pollinators
Q: What can listeners do to help address the issues surrounding honeybees and native pollinators?
Listeners can avoid purchasing honey that is likely sourced from public lands, grow native plants to support native bee populations, and educate others about the differences between honeybees and native bees.
S5E1: Standing Up to Tech Giants: Desert Locals vs. California’s Largest Data Center
Q: What are some of the negative impacts that people are concerned about for the Imperial Proposal?
Residents are worried about noise pollution from the data center, proximity to family homes, and the environmental effects due to carbon emissions and water quality concerns.
S5E1: Standing Up to Tech Giants: Desert Locals vs. California’s Largest Data Center
Q: Can you give us a little bit of a history of Valle Imperial Resiste?
Valle Imperial Resiste was established out of the necessity for transparent environmental justice information and aims to counteract the bureaucratic gatekeeping that often alienates residents.

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The show centers on protecting and understanding desert ecosystems in the American Southwest, with a steady focus on conservation challenges, land management, and environmental justice. Recent episodes cover topics from raven predation on desert tortoises and invasive plant threats to the Mojave, to the environmental and community impacts of nuclear waste proposals, border infrastructure, and controversial energy data center developments. Across conversations, listeners get grounded insights from scientists, journalists, activists, and local leaders about habitat restoration, wildlife governance, and policy trade-offs, often tying local issues to broader regional resilience and stewardship. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to feature le... more

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