
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 82 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceNature | |||

This week’s Wild Line covers House passage of the SPEED Act and its implications for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a slate of wildfire and public lands bills advancing in the Senate, a serious new threat to the National Park System, s... more
Anne Robinson returns to The Wild Idea after completing her seven-month through hike of the Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to the summit of Katahdin. Picking up where we left off at the halfway point in Harpers Ferry, Anne reflects on what the secon... more
Martha Williams, former Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, joins us for a grounded conversation about what it really takes to care for wildlife over time. Drawing on decades of experience at both the state and federal level, Martha talks a... more
This week’s Wild Line covers Congress’ work on the National Defense Authorization Act, new House actions to weaken the Clean Water Act, a broad Senate hearing on National Park Service and Wild and Scenic River bills, major shifts at the National Park... more
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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.
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!
Timely, highly relevant digestible deep dives into the past, present, and future of America’s wild public lands.
Grade A podcast.
Thank you!
Great guests and insightful topics.
This podcast is as entertaining as it is important.
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This podcast focuses on the complex relationship between nature and humanity, offering insights into how human activities influence and are influenced by natural ecosystems. Through conversations with a diverse array of guests, episodes explore pressing environmental issues, conservation efforts, and cultural traditions that connect people to the land. Noteworthy topics include wildlife conservation, legislative developments affecting public lands, and personal narratives that celebrate the beauty and importance of wild spaces. The engaging discussions are likely to resonate with listeners who seek to deepen their understanding of environmental challenges while also reflecting on their personal connections to nature.
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Recent guests on The Wild Idea include:
1. Martha Williams
2. Chris Eyer
3. Ben Goldfarb
4. Kevin Colburn
5. Jesse Stevenson
6. Katie Courier
7. Lynn Cameron
8. Andres Sanchez
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