
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 | 68 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceNature | |||

Environmental historian Frank Uekötter joins Bill and Anders for a thought-provoking conversation about how good intentions and bad systems can collide, and what history can teach us about the moral boundaries of environmental action. Uekötter’s work... more
This week’s Wild Line opens with a federal court order that halts layoffs at the Department of the Interior during the shutdown. In Washington, Senators launched a new bipartisan Senate Stewardship Caucus. House Democrats challenged Interior and USDA... more
Author and essayist Barret Baumgart joins Bill and Anders for a Halloween special that leans into the stranger side of wild nature. His latest book, Yuck: The Birth and Death of the Weird and Wondrous Joshua Tree, explores how this desert icon went f... more
This week’s Wild Line opens with new details on the ongoing federal shutdown, including Interior’s plan to cut more than 2,000 jobs across its agencies and furloughs at the Environmental Protection Agency. We look at a busy week on Capitol Hill, wher... 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 series focuses on the intricate relationship between humans and nature, emphasizing environmental conservation and the challenges that come with it. The hosts engage experts and thought leaders in discussions that cover various topics such as public land management, ecological practices, and the historical context of environmental policies. Unique to the show is its dedication to exploring both contemporary issues and time-honored perspectives on conservation, making it a rich resource for understanding the complexities surrounding our natural landscapes and the policies affecting them.
Listeners can expect to encounter a diverse range of themes, from the stories of individuals working at the grassroots level to insights from experien... more
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Recent guests on The Wild Idea include:
1. Frank Uekötter
2. Ellen Stuart Hingens
3. Taylor Rogers
4. Christopher Preston
5. Jeff Randa
6. Clara Derby
7. Molly Blake
8. Rachel Franchina
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