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The Modern West

Wyoming Public Media
Marshall Fire
Climate Change
Louisville
Housing Crisis
Women In Mountaineering
Grand Teton National Park
Wildfire Prevention
Eleanor Davis
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Marshal Fire
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Exploring the evolving identity of the American West. Produced by Wyoming Public Media and PRX, The Modern West takes you on a sound-rich journey into some of America's most iconic landscapes. Guided by host Melodie Edwards' personal connection to the region, it's an unflinching look at the American West--its problematic history, its modern-day struggles and resilience, and how its present and fut... more

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For westerners, watching the fires burn through Los Angeles in the middle of winter feels like deja vu. It was only four years ago that the Marshall Fire raged through the town of Louisville, outside Boulder, Colorado. That fire is now considered the... more

Wildfires are getting closer and closer to home. A new podcast by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science asks some really good questions about our relationship to fire in the American West. Like, can we learn to coexist with fire in the West?  Unite... more

Some think the cowboy has gone riding off into the sunset, never to return. But in our final episode, we hear stories of resilience and community pride. We return to Antonito, CO to hear how Aaron Abeyta started a school there to teach children that ... more

Wyoming helped develop western water law, including the very idea that public waters belong to all of us. But the state’s reluctance to update its laws has left ranchers scrambling to protect their streams and wells, as drought and water hoarding mak... more

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Recent Guests

Julie Noth
Survivor of a wildfire who lost her home during the East Troublesome Fire.
Episode: The Modern West presents: United By Fire Episode 1
Camille Stevens-Ruhmann
Fire ecology faculty member at Colorado State University.
Colorado State University
Episode: The Modern West presents: United By Fire Episode 1
Kimiko Barrett
Wildfire researcher and policy analyst.
Headwaters Economics
Episode: The Modern West presents: United By Fire Episode 1
Monty Williams
Forest service supervisor and expert in managing natural resources.
U.S. Forest Service
Episode: The Modern West presents: United By Fire Episode 1
Scottie Ratliff
Former Wyoming lawmaker, Eastern Shoshone, and cowboy
Episode: Neighbor is a Verb
Aaron Abeyta
Mayor of Antonito and community activist
Justice and Heritage Academy
Episode: Neighbor is a Verb
Alan Kirkbride
Rancher whose family homesteaded in Wyoming
Episode: Slow Waters Run Deep
Anne McKinnon
Author and journalist covering water issues in Wyoming
Episode: Slow Waters Run Deep
Reba Epler
Water attorney representing ranchers' interests
Episode: Slow Waters Run Deep

Host

Melodie Edwards
Host and reporter offering personal narratives intertwined with profound cultural and historical insights regarding the American West.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 323 ratings
  • Learning

    This podcast has been wonderful & I have learned a lot about the settling of the West!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Broadway 80
    United States5 months ago
  • Speak up

    I really want to love this podcast, but the editing is horrible in my opinion. I can’t hear anything but the host. All other audio is poor quality and just too quiet. Also long gaps between segments, I keep thinking what did they say?? Oh wait, is it over??

    You guys asked for feedback, here’s it is…get better audio, perhaps a new mic in the field and cut out the dead air.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    nickname bunts
    United States7 months ago
  • What We All Need to Hear

    Episode 6 of Season 6 brought me to tears. There is so much I don’t know. So much that other cultures can bring to us. I loved the little girl calling “Welcome Home!” To the buffalo. We all need to hear this, it helps us understand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B Lyttle
    United States2 years ago
  • Heart opening

    Wyoming Public Media - and Melodie Edwards in particular - always offers insightful, challenging ways to explore Wyoming’s western corner of the world. This series adds new depth and current texture to a complicated and, candidly, not honorable history. Simply amazing. A must listen podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RichardG
    United States2 years ago
  • Important history lesson

    I’m enjoying listening to this podcast. Very sad story of how we “ white men” do horrible things to people not like us. Thought provoking for sure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oops read
    United States2 years ago

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The podcast is praised for its thoughtful examination of rural and environmental issues.
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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Q: What challenges are ranchers facing due to grizzly recovery?
Ranchers like Malou and Mark struggle with increased grizzly populations affecting their livestock and livelihoods, forcing them to adapt.
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Q: How did the Endangered Species Act come to be?
It was spearheaded by Buff, who felt the need to create an effective law to protect wildlife after realizing the precursor legislation lacked power.
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Q: If another rancher came to you and was like, 'I've heard about this thing, carbon credit projects, and I've heard you've done it, what would you say to them?'
I would say, 'Why are you waiting?'
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Q: What advice do you have for anyone living in a fire-prone area?
You should go through the house right away before you lose it and film everything.
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Q: So what part of that is climate change?
There are different impacts in different regions, and climate change is more than just temperature; it’s affecting water cycles.

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Exploring the evolving narrative of the American West, the content engages listeners with rich stories that highlight the region's diverse cultural heritage and contemporary challenges. Episodes cover a wide array of topics, including ranching practices, environmental conservation, women's suffrage, and local histories, all framed within the unique landscapes of the West. The series often features personal anecdotes and compelling interviews, providing an in-depth look into the struggles and resilience of communities in the West as they navigate their identities amidst social, economic, and environmental changes.

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Recent guests on The Modern West include:

1. Julie Noth
2. Camille Stevens-Ruhmann
3. Kimiko Barrett
4. Monty Williams
5. Scottie Ratliff
6. Aaron Abeyta
7. Alan Kirkbride
8. Anne McKinnon

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