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Mutual Aid
Border Wall
Cyclospora
Lochiel Land Defense
Spokane
Public Lands
Javelina (havalina)
Roadless Rule
Eggs
Fire
Lochiel
United States-Mexico Border Wall
U.S. Border Patrol
Capitalism
Taylor Farms
Labor
FDA
Golf
Wildfires
Buffalo

Natural Causes is a podcast about the politics and practicalities of going outside in a world on fire, hosted by Dr. James Stout. It approaches the outdoors, conservation, agriculture, food sovereignty, and Indigenous land rights as interconnected issues. We want to combine unflinching journalism with unabashed advocacy for the land we all share, and welcome everyone into the outdoors and the figh... more

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James is joined by Molly Conger to talk about what to wear this winter to stay warm in the outdoors, and to discuss how the outdoor media talks about equipment and the issues with that model. Here are some of the things James mentioned in the episode... more

In the second of a two part series James looks at the federal government's response to the Lochiel land defence and where people who care about the land can go from here.

www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coronado/alerts/border-barrier-construction-clos... more

In the first of a two part series, James travels to Lochiel, Arizona, to interview land defenders occupying a historic cottonwood known as grandmother tree in order to prevent the tree being destroyed as part of a two layer border wall being built th... more

For Indigenous People's Day James intorduces an episode of the Nomadcast interviewing Mato Wayuhi. NomadCast is hosted by Caleb “Moose” (White Mountain Apache Descendant) and Cheyanne (White Mountain Apache Enrolled) Endfield from the White Mountain ... more

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Recent Guests

Mato Wayuhi
Composer known for the score on Reservation Dogs
Reservation Dogs / Indigenous music
Episode: Nomadcast takeover for Indigenous Peoples' Day
Molly Conger
Guest on Buffalo and Pronghorns discussion
Episode: The Coming Flood
Rodney Scott
Commissioner of Border Patrol, former Trump administration role, later with Texas Public Policy Foundation
Border Patrol / Texas Public Policy Foundation
Episode: The Coming Flood
Tommy Fisher
President and CEO of Fisher Sand and Gravel, contractor involved in wall project
Fisher Sand and Gravel
Episode: The Coming Flood
Dr. Christina Aiello
Wildlife biologist with Wildlands Network
Wildlands Network
Episode: The Wall and the Wilderness
Jason Dove Mark
Veteran environmental journalist, author of The Earth Said Remember Me
Author, journalist
Episode: What's the Roadless Rule and Who Wants To Scrap It?
Miles Gray
Fellow podcast host involved in the episode's LA fire narrative
Sonic the Hedgehog (guest-host reference)
Episode: Losing Everything: How Communities Recover From Fire When Politicians Abandon Them
Dan Wilson
Conservation worker with experience across Central and Eastern Washington, Spokane area
Conservation community in Spokane
Episode: Go Now: How to Prepare for Fire Evacuation

Host

Dr. James Stout
Host of Natural Causes; environmental journalist and commentator on public lands, wildfire policy, and Indigenous leadership in land management.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 198 ratings
  • Invaluable discussion

    These topics are so important and I appreciate the respect and care taken when engaging in these conversations. This show finds that elusive balance between doomerism and honesty about the gravity of our situation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stillsound
    United Statesa month ago
  • Hell yea James stout podcast

    great podcast from a great guy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hydrolizard
    United Statesa month ago
  • Javalinas ate my golf course!

    As a guy who loves spending time in the wilderness I love this podcast. If you love the wilderness as much as you hate golf, this podcast is for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liggity34
    United States2 months ago
  • Incredible Podcast with great reporting that provides a beautiful push to Go Outside (and care for the land that cares for us).

    Podcast Addict
    5
    HeydonH
    2 months ago
  • Thank you Dr. Stout

    Great topics, excellent writing, I will recommend this to my family. Thank you everyone at CZM for your hard work. Stay groovy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toby Eanes
    United States2 months ago

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#54
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#20
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Lochiel: Speaking for the Trees
Q: I asked Philip what he would have said to people in the position Ryan was in, to help them come down to Lochiel, or to feel empowered wherever they are.
Philip says movements welcome people who recognize that something is wrong, even if they are new to activism. Showing up and acting on one's beliefs helps sustain movements and expand what people think is possible.
Lochiel: Speaking for the Trees
Q: Do you have like concerns or worries? Like what was your thought process from like when your partner raised it to decide to come down here with them?
Ryan says he was worried about the trip and recognized that the risks were real, but he decided to come with his partner after they had time off and wanted to contribute to something impactful.
Nomadcast takeover for Indigenous Peoples' Day
Q: How did Mato get involved in scoring Reservation Dogs and what did that experience teach you?
Mato explains that his collaborations and opportunities in film scoring emerged from a willingness to take on diverse projects, working with friends and mentors, which gradually led to bigger opportunities like Res Dogs. He emphasizes the value of following creative curiosity and building a body of work that blends music, film, and Indigenous storytelling.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Natural Causes

What is Natural Causes about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the politics, policy, and practicalities of outdoor life and public lands, with a strong focus on conservation, Indigenous leadership, and environmental justice. Topics recur around wildfire policy, land use, food systems, and the balance between recreation, industry, and stewardship, often through policy analysis, on-the-ground reporting, and perspectives from Indigenous communities and grassroots organizers. The series tends to blend rigorous journalism with advocacy, offering concrete actions for listeners to engage, donate, or participate in public comment processes, while highlighting how systemic issues like privatization, capitalism, and regulatory gaps shape access to wild spaces.

Noteworthy elements include a ... more

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Recent guests on Natural Causes include:

1. Mato Wayuhi
2. Molly Conger
3. Rodney Scott
4. Tommy Fisher
5. Dr. Christina Aiello
6. Jason Dove Mark
7. Miles Gray
8. Dan Wilson

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