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Mountain & Prairie with Ed Roberson

Ed Roberson
Conservation
The Nature Conservancy
Climate Change
Regenerative Agriculture
Colorado River
Montana
Storytelling
Public Lands
Community Building
Forest Health
Jiu-Jitsu
Old Salt Festival
Renewable Energy
Endangered Species Act
Nature Conservancy
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Black Rodeo
The Way Out
Sustainability
Wildfire Management

Long-form conversations with remarkable people connected to the land, communities, and culture of the American West. • For 10+ years, host Ed Roberson has talked with writers, ranchers, scientists, artists, historians, and adventurers. Every episode is substantive, relaxed, and rich with wisdom — offering listeners fresh perspectives and a deeper connection to one of the world's most compelling pl... more

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This is a live episode recorded at the 2026 Great Plains Stakeholder Workshop, hosted by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The workshop brought together many of the country's leading grasslands conservationists, scientists, funders, and poli... more

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Hillary Rosner is an award-winning journalist and author whose work combines science, storytelling, and the natural world. She's been writing about environmental issues for decades, with bylines in publications like The New York Times, The Atlantic, ... more

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Miriam Horn is an award-winning journalist and author whose work lives at the intersection of conservation, food production, and the people working—often quietly and pragmatically—to hold those worlds together. Many listeners will recognize her from ... more

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Meriwether Hardie has built a life around long, ambitious horseback journeys through remote landscapes, and she uses those adventures as a way to better understand land, food, and the people who depend on both. In her early twenties, she rode for a y... more

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Dr. Holly Bamford
Chief Conservation Officer, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Episode: Holly Bamford & Marshall Johnson - A 30-Year Vision for North America's Grasslands
Marshall Johnson
Chief Conservation Officer, National Audubon Society
Audubon Society
Episode: Holly Bamford & Marshall Johnson - A 30-Year Vision for North America's Grasslands
Hillary Rosner
Award-winning journalist and author of Roam, a book on wildlife connectivity
Author of Roam; journalist
Episode: Hillary Rosner - Why Wildlife Needs Room to Roam
Miriam Horn
Award-winning journalist and author focused on conservation, food production, and people in the wild,
Author of Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman and Homesick for a World Unknown
Episode: Miriam Horn - George Schaller and the Transformation of Wildlife Biology
Meriwether Hardie
Adventurer, writer, and professional with experience in sustainable agriculture and journalism
Independent; former Rainforest Alliance collaborator
Episode: Meriwether Hardie - What You Learn Riding Across the West
Jazmine Ulloa
National reporter who covers immigration for The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Jazmine Ulloa – The Untold History of El Paso
Sebastian Junger
Award-winning journalist, author, and filmmaker
Episode: Sebastian Junger - On Meaning, Mortality, and Belonging
Darcy Chenoweth
Montana-based psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner; works with first responders and other helping professionals on burnout and trauma
Independent practitioner / Mountain Musk Ox collaborator
Episode: Darcy Chenoweth - Helping the Helpers
Jason Gardner
Retired Navy SEAL and leadership instructor
Echelon Front
Episode: Jason Gardner Returns – Fire, Leadership, and What Really Matters

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Ed Roberson
Host of Mountain & Prairie; long-time interviewer focused on the American West

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Fresh perspectives on the West

    I’ve been listening to the show for over a year now. To me it is hit or miss — I probably finish half of the episodes. But the hits are home runs and that keeps me coming back. I subscribe. The series of interviews Ed did with Nature Conservancy people were terrific.

    The pace of the show is too slow for me. It’s a lot for me to devote an hour to a pod and these are consistently longer than that. I’d like a little editing but then it wouldn’t be Ed.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CKP59
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great view into the West.

    Ed Does a great job sharing wide ranging views of the west with stories about adventures, hard work, art, and the environmental impact we have on the fragile places we love to see.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    McLemoresam30
    United States2 months ago
  • Good show

    One time I ran into Ed at the Denver airport.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bpadilla9
    United States2 months ago
  • My favorite podcast to recommend.

    This is such a thoughtful and insightful show. It’s such a treat to hear from a wide variety of folks who care so much about the American West.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flannelsandflies
    United States2 months ago
  • Awesome show

    Had not heard of this before today but have already listened to multiple shows. I’m hooked

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DPK2018
    United States2 months ago

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The show delivers high-quality storytelling and credible expertise on West issues.
Guests and host balance rigor with accessibility, often leaving listeners informed and inspired.
Guests span conservation, art, and journalism with strong cross-disciplinary insights.
The long, thoughtful conversations reveal deep Western wisdom.

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Holly Bamford & Marshall Johnson - A 30-Year Vision for North America's Grasslands
Q: What gives you hope for the next 30 years, and what keeps you up at night?
Hope comes from expanding partnerships, successful voluntary conservation narratives, and the potential to scale grassland restoration. Nervousness centers on hurdles like policy barriers, market volatility, and the risk that programs fail to keep pace with grassland loss if not implemented quickly enough.
Holly Bamford & Marshall Johnson - A 30-Year Vision for North America's Grasslands
Q: How do data and technology fit into conservation without overburdening producers?
They argue for focusing data collection on what actually informs decisions, reducing bureaucratic burden, and using tools like soil sensors and wildlife movement data to guide investments and practices that yield tangible on-ground benefits.
Holly Bamford & Marshall Johnson - A 30-Year Vision for North America's Grasslands
Q: What makes a 30-year plan for grasslands possible, and what are the key levers to enable it?
The guests emphasize a systems approach anchored in cross-sector partnerships, flexible funding, and scalable programs that align incentives for ranchers, nonprofits, and government. They highlight learning-by-doing, measuring outcomes, and aligning diverse funders to reduce friction and accelerate impact.
Meriwether Hardie - What You Learn Riding Across the West
Q: What did you learn about storytelling and impact from your Argentina and South American journeys?
She reflects on how storytelling can reveal the human side of agricultural issues, provide a platform for marginalized voices, and influence readers to care about land and farming communities, especially when reporting on controversial topics like soy expansion and pesticide use.
Meriwether Hardie - What You Learn Riding Across the West
Q: What were the biggest logistical and ethical challenges when crossing private lands and navigating land access?
She describes using Onyx to identify private vs public land, getting permissions, respecting gates, and balancing curiosity with respect for landowners, explaining that relationships and consent were crucial to successfully traversing large landscapes.

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Long-form conversations with writers, ranchers, scientists, artists, historians, and adventurers connected to the American West. Episodes center on land, communities, and culture, exploring conservation, water, migration, and frontier life through storytelling, policy context, and on-the-ground experiences. A hallmark is thoughtful, globe-spanning perspectives tied to regional realities—often blending science, journalism, and craft to illuminate how people steward the West over time. Notable strengths include the breadth of guests, deep dives on complex topics, and a consistent emphasis on collaboration across sectors and generations, making it a compelling listen for anyone curious about the West's ecosystems, culture, and future.

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1. Dr. Holly Bamford
2. Marshall Johnson
3. Hillary Rosner
4. Miriam Horn
5. Meriwether Hardie
6. Jazmine Ulloa
7. Sebastian Junger
8. Darcy Chenoweth

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