The Only Thing That Lasts
Sarah Mock / AmbrookThey say there’s only one thing in the world worth working for, worth fighting for, and worth dying for. It’s not love or money, not vengeance or virtue. It’s land. To understand how the existence, value, and costs and benefits of our agricultural lands affects us all, join journalist Sarah Mock for a journey into American’s mysterious farm landscape. An Offrange podcast.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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Let's talk about the Dust Bowl. This distinctly American sliver of history, which most of us were schooled on with The Grapes of Wrath, was more than an act of God — it resulted from a host of short-sighted policy and farming practices.
But the Dust... more
"As through this world I’ve wandered,
I’ve seen lots of funny men.
Some will rob you with a six gun,
And some with a fountain pen."
Woody Guthrie's lyrics are a fitting frame for this episode of The Only Thing That Lasts, looking at the governm... more
The Homestead Act of 1862 changed the path of many thousands of Americans, who were given $1.1 trillion in free land to farm. Their descendents, who make up 25% of the U.S. population today, are still living off the legacy of those valuable gifts.
In the second episode of our 8-episode limited series, agriculture journalist Sarah Mock takes us on a journey to the origins of what we think of as farmland today — and with it, the very definition of private property. Your house, your land, and you... more
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- Buying the farm
I especially enjoyed the buying the farm episode but anytime a new episode comes out I instantly listen to it. After 15 years of organic farming and being a farmer to farmer with Chris Blanchard fan, these two shows bridge the gap. The historical context is fascinating. The buying the farm episode really hit home for me, as I’ve leased land but often times the uneducated landlord was not on the same page of what a farm looked like. Jacksons story and insight was very formidable and definitely ch... more
Apple Podcasts5Nash28801
United States7 months ago - One of the best Pods ever
If we want to understand the place we have come to in the US, we absolutely must know and learn from the history described here. The turns of capitalism, from the British enclosures to 40 acres and a mule to Woody Guthrie’s lyrics, this pod connects and clarifies the threads of land, class, ecology and politics with the help of scholars who actually know what they are talking about! It should be a basic text for everyone trying to bring about change today.
Apple Podcasts5nancynickUnited Statesa year ago - important
Exceptionally good series on the foundations of our (western European) sensibilities toward land and water and what's behind our current cultural attitudes, institutions, and treatment of Earth. If you want to change things for the better, this kind of understanding is key to moving ahead.
Apple Podcasts5ShliznongUnited States2 years ago - Hooked after the second episode
This is a really well done show. The second episode provides a really thorough history of the colonization of American land and draws really concise through lines from how our land was obtained to our current systems of property for American land. When confronted with the history of US land, non-native Americans often either memory-hole it and move on, or reach for platitudes that don’t meaningfully translate into how we think about our property in our day to day lives. Sarah’s outlook uses all ... more
Apple Podcasts5BenMPodcastsUnited States2 years ago - Great first episode on farmland and food
Informative look at some of the assumptions we hold about U.S. farmland and where our food comes from. I always enjoy how Sarah Mock explores and questions our commonly held beliefs about farms. Also appreciated the perspectives of the podcast guests. Looking forward to more.
Apple Podcasts5JacquiRoseAUnited States2 years ago
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What is The Only Thing That Lasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A deep-dive series on land as a social, economic, and environmental force, tracing how American land ownership has been formed, contested, and monetized. Conversations weave history, policy, and personal experience—from the Homestead era and enclosures to farmland finance and Indigenous stewardship—to illuminate how land shapes identity, wealth, and community resilience. Listeners can expect rigorous historical context paired with on-the-ground farming perspectives, plus thoughtful critique of who benefits from current land systems and how modern reforms might improve access and sustainability. A notable strength is the blend of scholars, farmers, and technologists, which helps connect big ideas to real-world impacts.
Highlights include an... more
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