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The Wild Idea

Wild Idea Media
Public Lands
Conservation
Endangered Species Act
Wolverines
Alaska National Petroleum Reserve
Wildlife Management
Department Of Interior
National Park Service
Climate Change
Grizzly Bears
Colorado
Wilderness Management
Apache Stronghold
Roadless Area Conservation Act
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Latino Outdoors
Wildfire Management
Defenders Of Wildlife
Virginia
Budget Reconciliation

The Wild Idea is an exploration of the intersection of wild nature and our own human nature. The hosts, Bill Hodge and Anders Reynolds, through conversations with experts and thought leaders will dive into the ways that humans have both embraced and impact the function and vitality of our remaining wild places.

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In this special episode, The Wild Idea brings its recent public webinar directly to podcast listeners. Join a high-powered panel of scientists, attorneys, policy veterans, and conservation advocates to examine one of the most consequential federal la... more

This week on The Wild Line, we're tracking Oklahoma's new energy-executive senator, a congressional push to block wilderness at Big Cypress National Preserve, a proposed federal land swap with SpaceX in South Texas, and major staff cuts at E&E News. ... more

In this episode, Bill and Anders sit down with two researchers and advocates who are reshaping how we think about nature and public health: Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, President and CEO of the Trust for Public Land, and Dr. Pooja Tandon, a pediatrici... more

This week on The Wild Line, we're tracking Congress's move to block federal lead ammunition and tackle regulations, the first convening of the Endangered Species Act's God Squad in over 30 years, a public lands crossroads symposium in Salt Lake City,... more

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Recent Guests

Timothy Mahoney
Former leader at The Wilderness Society, Sierra Club, Pew Charitable Trusts; wilderness advocacy veteran
Wilderness advocate; former leader at The Wilderness Society, Sierra Club, Pew Charitable Trusts
Episode: Tim Mahoney: The Irish Wilderness and the Art of Passing a Bill
Terry Tempest Williams
Writer and conservationist, author of The Glorians
Author, conservationist
Episode: Terry Tempest Williams: Wildness, Ancestors, and the Holy Ordinary
Travis Hamill
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance representative
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
Episode: The Wild Line: Border Wall through Big Bend, Proposed Forest Service Prescribed Fire in Wilderness, Montana Political Moves Impacting Public Lands
Bob Krummenacher
Former superintendent of Big Bend National Park, chair of Keep Big Bend Wild
Keep Big Bend Wild
Episode: The Wild Line: Border Wall through Big Bend, Proposed Forest Service Prescribed Fire in Wilderness, Montana Political Moves Impacting Public Lands
Cole Mannix
Founder/leader of Old Salt Co-op and Union/Old Salt operations
Old Salt Co-op
Episode: Cole Mannix: Working Land Stewardship and Food Systems
Keats Conley
Defenders of Wildlife staff discussing roadless rule maps
Defenders of Wildlife
Episode: The Wild Line: BLM Nominee Hearing, Alaska Land Rollback, Lesser Prairie Chicken Ruling, and Roadless Rule Update
Alan Spears
Senior Director of Cultural Resources at the National Parks Conservation Association
National Parks Conservation Association
Episode: The Wild Line: Lawsuit Seeks End to NPS Censorship, Proposed Management Changes to the Flathead, Comments Due for Cumberland Island VUMP
Sheena Pate
Representative from the Flathead Rivers Alliance
Flathead Rivers Alliance
Episode: The Wild Line: Lawsuit Seeks End to NPS Censorship, Proposed Management Changes to the Flathead, Comments Due for Cumberland Island VUMP
Rob Davies
District Ranger for the Glacierview 100th Grid Horse Ranger District
Glacier National Park
Episode: The Wild Line: Lawsuit Seeks End to NPS Censorship, Proposed Management Changes to the Flathead, Comments Due for Cumberland Island VUMP

Hosts

Bill Hodge
Co-host of the podcast, deeply involved in discussions about public lands and environmental conservation.
Anders Reynolds
Co-host and environmental advocate, engaging regularly in conversations surrounding conservation and wild spaces.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Most Important Nature Podcast

    The four part series on the roadless rule opened my eyes to the importance of roadless and wilderness lands that I had not experienced in the 50+ years I’ve been hiking in roadless and wilderness lands.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim Medlock
    United States2 months ago
  • You’ve gotta listen to this podcast!

    Every week, you’re going to be learning something new… well, sometimes actually you might be learning something old… from Bill, Anders, and their guests.

    You never know what’s going to be around the next bend.

    Regardless, you’ll be both entertained and better informed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Wild Tberrys
    United States7 months ago
  • Timely and timeless

    This is the most important conversation happening right now about public lands, and I only wish we had been having it sooner. I look forward to every episode drop and I enjoy feeling like I’m in the room with friends. The hosts have great chemistry and even greater passion for our shared public lands. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meeeeeee is me
    United States9 months ago
  • Excellent

    Timely, highly relevant digestible deep dives into the past, present, and future of America’s wild public lands.

    Grade A podcast.

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ellen StuHae
    United States10 months ago
  • Informative

    Great guests and insightful topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bob0828
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the rich insights and expert perspectives shared throughout the episodes.
Listeners feel inspired and motivated to engage with conservation efforts personally and in their communities.
Many mention the educational value and timely discussions regarding pressing environmental issues.
The engaging chemistry between the hosts is highlighted, enhancing the listening experience.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Tim Mahoney: The Irish Wilderness and the Art of Passing a Bill
Q: What does this episode tell us about patience, timing, and political flexibility in wilderness campaigns?
Patience matters because multiple legislative attempts were needed; timing mattered in the right political climate; and flexibility—working with unlikely allies and accepting incremental boundaries—was essential to advance a durable conservation victory.
Tim Mahoney: The Irish Wilderness and the Art of Passing a Bill
Q: From 1982 to 1984, what were the key strategic moves that finally pushed the bill across the finish line?
The campaign used a combination of a special provision in an appropriations bill to delay mineral leasing, a shift to a formal conference between House and Senate, and a/another compromise in which the boundary was adjusted to secure enough support to pass.
Tim Mahoney: The Irish Wilderness and the Art of Passing a Bill
Q: Let's ground your expertise in a specific place. What makes the Irish Wilderness in Missouri worth protecting?
It sits in rugged Ozark terrain with historical significance, and it represented a hard-fought, bipartisan effort that revealed how local ground campaigns and broad coalitions could secure lasting protection even amid mining opposition.
Cole Mannix: Working Land Stewardship and Food Systems
Q: How does your approach differ from the conventional meat supply chain?
We emphasize upstream value: fair compensation for ranchers, local processing, community events, and a governance structure that distributes more value to producers and workers rather than downstream to large corporations.
Cole Mannix: Working Land Stewardship and Food Systems
Q: Could you tell our listeners about what Old Salt Co-op is trying to solve?
Old Salt Co-op is building an integrated marketplace that connects ranchers, restaurants, festivals, and distribution in order to keep wealth and stewardship local, countering the anonymous, consolidated supply chains that have dominated the industry for years.

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This podcast explores the complex relationship between humanity and the environment, focusing on critical issues surrounding public lands and conservation efforts. Through discussions with experts and passionate advocates, themes such as the significance of roadless areas, legislative challenges, and indigenous perspectives on land stewardship are frequently illuminated. The hosts' engaging dialogue fosters a deep understanding of the ecological and cultural values inherent in our wild spaces, making the content both educational and inspiring for listeners interested in environmental advocacy and nature conservation.

Listeners can expect to gain valuable insights into pressing environmental topics, including recent legal battles over land ... more

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2. Terry Tempest Williams
3. Travis Hamill
4. Bob Krummenacher
5. Cole Mannix
6. Keats Conley
7. Alan Spears
8. Sheena Pate

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