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News, interviews, and history with newsmakers and environmental advocates, focused on parks and public lands across the American West. Produced by the Center for Western Priorities, formerly known as Go West, Young Podcast.

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In this episode of The Landscape, Aaron and Kate speak with Jim Pattiz of the More Than Just Parks newsletter about public lands news after the first year of the second Trump administration, including Jim and his brother Will’s list of 70 major publi... more

In this episode of The Landscape, Aaron welcomes pollsters Lori Weigel from New Bridge Strategy and Miranda Everitt from FM3 to discuss the 16th annual Colorado College Conservation in the West Poll. The bipartisan polling team breaks down voter atti... more

In this episode, Kate and Aaron are joined by Professor John Ruple, a public lands law expert at the University of Utah and former attorney at the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), to discuss the Trump administration’s dismantling of the CEQ’s ... more

In this episode, Kate and Aaron discuss how Congress is using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn public land management plans, creating chaos and uncertainty for federal lands. Steve Bloch from the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance explai... more

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Recent Guests

Lori Weigel
Pollster from New Bridge Strategy
New Bridge Strategy
Episode: Unpacking the 2026 Conservation in the West Poll
Miranda Everitt
Pollster from Fairbank, Maslin, Mullen, Metz and Associates
FM3
Episode: Unpacking the 2026 Conservation in the West Poll
Steve Bloch
Legal Director at the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
Episode: Weaponizing the Congressional Review Act against America’s public lands
Kelly Mitchell
Author at FieldNotes, a watchdog organization focusing on the oil and gas industry
FieldNotes
Episode: Will Maduro’s capture lead to an American oil rift?
Bobbie Scopa
A veteran wildland firefighter and former Forest Fire Chief with the US Forest Service, now part of Grassroots Wildland Firefighters, an author, and a podcaster.
Grassroots Wildland Firefighters
Episode: Burnout and bravery: Fighting fire on America’s public lands
Cody Perry
Filmmaker based in Colorado who founded Rig to Flip, a production company that shares stories about the outdoors and the West.
Rig to Flip
Episode: Common waters: Inside the fight for stream access in Colorado
Mark Squillace
Law professor at the University of Colorado Law School specializing in public lands and environmental law.
University of Colorado Law School
Episode: Common waters: Inside the fight for stream access in Colorado
Annie Ersinghaus
Filmmaker known for her documentary on oil and gas drilling
Episode: The dirty truth about oil and gas drilling in New Mexico
Don Schreiber
Rancher and environmental activist
Episode: The dirty truth about oil and gas drilling in New Mexico

Hosts

Aaron Weiss
Host and co-host, focusing on public lands advocacy and environmental issues.
Kate Groetzinger
Co-host focusing on public lands and environmental advocacy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Loser podcast

    Insufferable losers. Wannabe NPR. Garbage

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    jjj3wright
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative, aware conservation podcast

    The Landscape is an intelligent, to-the-point source for staying abreast of conservation issues and environmental threats in the American West. Aaron and Kate do an excellent job bringing attention to the most critical topics, and distilling complex legal and regulatory issues into understandable concepts.

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    5
    ltahoma
    United States2 years ago
  • The best Podcast on contemporary public lands issues.

    This Podcast is great for anyone wanting to follow and learn about contemporary public lands issues - about conservation, policy, management, and politics. The interviewers know their stuff and the guests are generally first rate experts. Give it a try - you’ll wind up listening every week. Keep up the great work! HG

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ho 2 da Gro
    United States3 years ago
  • Really great show.

    I just listened to the interview with John Leshy and felt compelled to leave a rating. This is the intelligent, insightful, and fun content that really helps us move forward. Thanks for all your work.

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    paperlabelraftingaxe
    United States4 years ago
  • Never miss an episode

    Great podcast. Lots of great information .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    divebookreader
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise the informative content focusing on conservation and environmental policy.
There are mixed reviews, with some detractors highlighting a perceived bias in coverage, but overall it appears that most feedback is positive, emphasizing the show's depth and passion.
Many appreciate the engaging interviews with experts and the analysis of critical issues affecting public lands.
Some have noted the podcast's valuable insights into legislative and community-level advocacy, contributing to an informed discourse.

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Weaponizing the Congressional Review Act against America’s public lands
Q: What happens on the ground next if RMPs are overturned?
The overturning of RMPs creates chaos and uncertainty on how public lands will be managed, affecting ranchers, communities, and tribal nations.
Weaponizing the Congressional Review Act against America’s public lands
Q: What is the Congressional Review Act and how does it work?
The Congressional Review Act allows Congress to review and possibly undo rules passed by previous administrations. It is particularly concerning now because it is being used to challenge land management plans.
What gutting the Council on Environmental Quality means for public lands
Q: How does Congress factor into all of this?
Congress can step in and reinstate CEQ's power, but they have largely been inactive, leaving a void that the president has filled.
What gutting the Council on Environmental Quality means for public lands
Q: So what does removing CEQ's NEPA implementing regulations mean in practice?
It creates a level of uncertainty, and some agencies have already set their own inconsistent NEPA procedures, which complicates the regulatory environment.
Why a New Mexico gun rights leader opposes Trump’s pick to lead the BLM
Q: Why hasn't Senator Martin Heinrich spoken out against Pearce's nomination?
Zach noted that while Heinrich has built his career advocating for public lands, there hasn't been clear communication about Pearce's nomination from his office.

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Focused on the intersection of environmental advocacy and public land management, this podcast features discussions and interviews with experts, advocates, and policymakers engaged in the conservation of the American West. Frequently addressing critical issues such as wildfires, water rights, the impact of drilling and mining, and legislative challenges surrounding public lands, the hosts strive to distill complex topics into accessible discussions for a broad audience. With a blend of expert insights and grassroots stories, it stands out for its thorough exploration of both current events and historical contexts that shape land use in the region.

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2. Miranda Everitt
3. Steve Bloch
4. Kelly Mitchell
5. Bobbie Scopa
6. Cody Perry
7. Mark Squillace
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