90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast
Chris ClarkeJoin 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 156 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NaturePlaces & TravelScienceSociety & Culture | |||
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- Depth, breadth and desert curiosity
Been loving this podcast for a few years. Current desert events, ways to take action, memorable natural writing and natural
History of the desert. Whether you’re in it or for away, it’s a moment to get back into and care for desert landscapes.
Apple Podcasts5ajdbriw fiodnan
United States3 months ago - 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 Podcasts5Vegan bmxUnited Statesa year ago - Liberal tears
He cries about the current administration more than anyone I’ve heard. Tired of the whining from the left.
Apple Podcasts1BronzbakattakUnited Statesa year 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 Podcasts5EchoZeyUnited Statesa year ago - A breath of fresh dry air.
A sane take on the threats to desert ecosystems and the beauty of the deserts themselves.
Apple Podcasts5manlike.United States2 years ago
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This show centers on desert conservation, policy, and landscape-scale threats in the American Southwest, pairing host-led explorations with on-the-ground reporting and expert interviews. Episodes span topics like biodiversity, border policy, energy development, water use, and community organizing, all framed around practical advocacy and grassroots engagement. Unique strengths include field reporting, a clear conservation lens, and a willingness to mix science, storytelling, and activism to move listeners toward action.
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1. Desert Oracle Radio
2. Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
3. Gastropod
4. Science Friday
5. In Defense of Plants Podcast
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this podcast launched 5 years ago and published 156 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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