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Mongabay Newscast

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Biodiversity
Deforestation
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Climate Crisis
Environmental Reporting
Rewilding
Crime Reporting Techniques
Wildlife Conservation
Media Objectivity
Independent Journalism
Environmental Justice
Ecosystem Restoration
Peruvian Amazon
Social Media Impact
Accountability In Journalism
Misinformation
Ireland
Climate Change
Conservation
Brazilian Amazon

News and inspiration from nature's frontline, featuring inspiring guests and deeper analysis of the global environmental issues explored every day by the Mongabay.com team, from climate change to biodiversity, tropical ecology, wildlife, and more. The show airs every other week.

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Latest Episodes

Tiger populations have risen in some countries, such as Bhutan, Nepal and India, but the global population of the big cat species remains critically endangered, says Debbie Banks, campaign lead for tigers and wildlife crime at the Environmental Inve... more

Khatijah Rahmat, a postdoctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Germany, says she's trying to build legitimacy around the concept of animal temporality — the ability to experience time — specifically in elephants.... more

Indigenous scholar Tyson Yunkaporta (Apalech clan (Wik) Lostmob Nungar) joins the Mongabay Newscast to detail the Aboriginal perspectives behind his latest book, Right Story, Wrong Story: Adventures in Indigenous Thinking. The book explains how stor... more

Mongabay Latam's multiyear, *award-winning **investigation that uncovered 67 clandestine airstrips in the Peruvian Amazon used for drug trafficking sent waves across the local media landscape. It drew attention to the Indigenous communities impacted ... more

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Recent Guests

Khatijah Rahmat
Post-doctoral researcher studying animal temporality at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science
Max Planck Institute for the History of Science
Episode: Understanding how elephants experience time might change how we protect them
Tyson Yunkaporta
Senior research fellow and Indigenous scholar at Deakin University; author of Sand Talk and Right Story, Wrong Story
Deakin University
Episode: Tyson Yunkaporta on how the 'wrong story' harms nature, and how we can change it
Lindsey Moore
CEO of Development Metrics and former Foreign Service Economist with USAID
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Episode: Lessons from 60 years of USAID development projects have been saved by this company
Megan Mayhew Bergman
Award-winning author, speaker, journalist, and director of the Creative Writing Program at Middlebury College.
Middlebury College
Episode: Writer Megan Mayhew Bergman on the lessons and moral clarity of 'Silent Spring'
Federica Romano
Program coordinator and UNESCO chair on agricultural heritage landscapes at the University of Florence
University of Florence
Episode: Massive decline of European olive groves harms nature and culture, but solutions exist
Pattie Gonia
Professional drag queen and environmentalist, known for her advocacy work in the climate movement.
Episode: Joy is a winning environmental strategy for drag artist Pattie Gonia
Judith Enck
Environmental policy and advocacy expert
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Philip Jacobson
Senior Editor at Mongabay and investigative journalist
Mongabay
Episode: Shark is on the menu for millions of Brazilians, but few know
Russ Feingold
Former United States Senator from Wisconsin and chair of the Global Steering Committee on the Campaign for Nature
Episode: Russ Feingold on the nonpartisan nature of conservation

Hosts

Mike DeGirolamo
Co-host of Mongabay Newscast; frequent host with Mongabay; deep coverage in environmental journalism and conservation topics.
Mike DiGirolamo
Co-host of Mongabay Newscast; frequent host with Mongabay; covers conservation and environmental journalism topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 172 ratings
  • Mediocre

    More interested in telling a sensationalized story than actually telling the story of conservation. Do the “journalists” like Ashoka even talk to conservationists? Or just to the western academics who moan about the militarisation of conservation without ever having spent a day in the field?

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    PenelopeinLA
    United Statesa month ago
  • Recommended Listening

    I really appreciate this podcast. Though I’ve worked in the environmental field for over a decade, this show consistently exposes me to new ideas, issues, thinkers and writers. I appreciate the truly global perspective, and that the hosts don’t shy away from challenging or controversial issues. I also love the “stop the tape” fact checks. As an elder millennial, I’ll admit this is delightfully nostalgic, but as a scientist, this gives me more confidence that the content is being thoughtfully vet... more

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    5
    A.R.Whittaker
    United States3 months ago
  • Rewilding the World One Acre at a Time

    Oh my gosh! This podcast in general and this show in particular give me such hope for the world and humanity in these very troubled times. Knowing so many people are working so hard to make the world a better place makes me cry. This is so much better for my mental health than reading the news. I promise to become a subscriber!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Climate Activist 62
    United States5 months ago
  • Is a river alive?

    Wonderful challenging conversation; the answer is YES.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Merlinrain
    United States9 months ago
  • Incredible journalism

    Top quality reporting on the biggest environmental issues. I’m a regular listener. This podcast expands my thinking and is inspirational to my work as a conservationist and as a songwriter. Mongabay covers critical environmental issues that mainstream media tends to ignore.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tyler Mahard
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience notes the show's depth and breadth across topics—from policy to science to storytelling—and appreciates the inspiring, hopeful tone.
Many reviewers highlight thoughtful fact-checking and credible expert guests; the podcast is seen as a reliable source for conservation news.
Listeners praise the show for rigorous, global conservation journalism and the way episodes illuminate under-covered issues.

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Kiliii Yüyan details 'Guardians of Life' and how we can learn from them
Q: Can you talk about the amount of time you spent and how it shaped the stories in this book?
The lengthy engagement with communities allowed for a deeper understanding that evolved significantly from the initial perceptions, showing that the relationships and knowledge were much richer and more complex than initially expected.
Massive decline of European olive groves harms nature and culture, but solutions exist
Q: What contributes to the fire risk facing olive groves?
Climate change, rural depopulation, and poor management practices are major factors increasing fire risk.
Massive decline of European olive groves harms nature and culture, but solutions exist
Q: What is rural depopulation, and why does it pose a threat to olive groves?
Rural depopulation leads to the abandonment of olive groves and impacts their management and conservation.
Massive decline of European olive groves harms nature and culture, but solutions exist
Q: Can you talk about the cultural significance of olive groves?
Olive groves symbolize peace, resilience, and continuity across cultures and reflect traditional knowledge.
Writer Megan Mayhew Bergman on the lessons and moral clarity of 'Silent Spring'
Q: Why are books like Silent Spring so important?
Books like Silent Spring are important because they resonate emotionally with readers, encouraging them to consider environmental issues deeply beyond just data and facts, contributing to cultural shifts for a better future.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mongabay Newscast

What is Mongabay Newscast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers on environmental journalism, conservation, and global ecological issues, featuring in-depth conversations with scientists, authors, policymakers, and advocates. Episodes cover investigative reporting, Indigenous rights, biodiversity, climate solutions, and the cultural dimensions of conservation, often highlighting innovative research methods, storytelling as journalism, and practical actions for communities and organizations. A few episodes stand out for their creative formats and ambitious topics—like translating investigative reporting into live theater to illuminate environmental crimes, or exploring traditional ecological knowledge and community governance as engines for stewardship. The mix of rigorous r... more

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