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Threshold is a Peabody Award-winning documentary podcast about our place in the natural world. Each season, we take listeners on a journey into the heart of a complex environmental story, asking how we got here and where we might be headed. In our latest season, Hark, we hand the mic over to our planet-mates and investigate what it means to truly listen to nonhuman voices—and the cost if we don't.... more

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Last June, the U.S. the Secretary of Agriculture announced that the Trump administration intends to repeal something called the “Roadless Rule”—a policy implemented in 2001, which protected some of the Forest Service’s wildest lands from logging, min... more

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Threshold is made possible by our listeners. To keep making our show, we need to raise $75,000 by the end of the year — and we’re already 15% of the way there! Support real journalism, powered by real ... more

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In this final episode of Hark, we think about listening with Indigenous storytellers on three different continents—and we have one more encounter with those magical Shark Bay dolphins.

Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently pr... more

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New technologies like artificial intelligence have helped to accelerate and open up the entire world of bioacoustics, launching us into a new era of communication with the more-than-human world. In this episode, we explore the promise and perils of u... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Goldfarb
Author and ecological thinker
Author of 'Crossings'
Episode: Threshold Conversations: The Roadless Rule with Ben Goldfarb
Valeria Vergara
Studies communication in marine mammals with the Rain Coast Conservation Foundation
Rain Coast Conservation Foundation
Episode: Hark | 14 | Disquieting
Christina Erba
Director of the Center for Marine Science and Technology at Curtin University.
Curtin University
Episode: Hark | 14 | Disquieting
Meda Sorensen
Senior scientist at the Danish Cancer Society researching noise and human health.
Danish Cancer Society
Episode: Hark | 14 | Disquieting
Gordon Kadak
Explains themes related to politics of science and research.
Cited Podcast
Episode: Hark | 14 | Disquieting
Antoine Perez Munoz
Expert in public and environmental health in Paris, involved in noise monitoring.
Buis Paris
Episode: Hark | 14 | Disquieting
Joyce Poole
Co-founder and scientific director of Elephant Voices, a nonprofit organization devoted to understanding and advocating for elephants.
Elephant Voices
Episode: Hark | 12 | Trailblazers
Daniela Hedwig
Leader of the Elephant Listening Project at Cornell University.
Cornell University
Episode: Hark | 12 | Trailblazers
Darius McCain
22-year-old resident of Richmond, California, who shares his childhood experiences and perspectives on soundscapes
Episode: Hark | 10 | Behold, the Wonderchicken

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Amy Martin
Host with a deep interest in environmental storytelling who engages with themes around human connections to nature and conservation efforts.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 562 ratings
  • Exquisite

    From the storytelling, sound design to post production, this is the epitome of nature documentary in audio format. Every episode is like a magic box that delights, moves and transfixed me every time I open it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crystalash
    United States5 months ago
  • Part of nature

    I cannot describe the disgust I feel when people try to put humans outside of nature. Do you not realize the things you are saying are tantamount to the religious trying to put humans above and outside of the natural world? Everything humans do is just as natural as all the things every other living creature does.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bellamammal
    United States9 months ago
  • Thank you!

    Delighted to have found this extraordinary podcast series. It opens windows and doors wide, into exploring and understanding our daily lives within our universe, in expanded and profound ways. It is investigating and communicating findings of a high order.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Midi Berry
    United States9 months ago
  • Sublime

    In awe of a podcast that brings to life both the intensely human UN COP climate meetings process (couple seasons back) and the beyond-human soundscape (current season). Unforgettable, indispensable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sourdocurt
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wish there was more

    Some of the best Audio Narrative investigative journalism, the first season is a must listen, and the rest are great too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    this nickname taken 2018
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its exquisite storytelling and sound design, often leading to emotional and thought-provoking experiences.
Overall, the production quality and commitment to taking on complex themes earn high acclaim, with many tagging it as essential listening for those interested in ecology and conservation.
Many appreciate the deep explorations of environmental and social issues, celebrating the insightful interviews with experts in the field.
Critics sometimes express dissatisfaction with perceived biases, especially regarding discussions of climate issues and societal frameworks.

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Threshold Conversations: The Roadless Rule with Ben Goldfarb
Q: What is happening now with the Trump administration regarding the Roadless Rule?
The Trump administration announced its intent to rescind the Roadless Rule, citing needs for firefighting and increased logging, despite concerns about the ecological impacts of more roads.
Threshold Conversations: The Roadless Rule with Ben Goldfarb
Q: Can you just give us a thumbnail history of what the roadless rule is and how it came about?
The Roadless Rule is a Forest Service rule that prevents new permanent road construction in about 60 million acres of forest service land, stemming from recognition of the importance of intact parcels of land for ecological health.
Hark | 3 | Emergency Services
Q: How are you managing just the emotional impact of dealing with all of this?
Tim acknowledges that managing the emotional toll of witnessing coral decline can be difficult, but he works towards positive solutions and collaborates with others in similar 'emergency services' roles.

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This documentary podcast engages listeners by exploring humanity's relationship with the natural world, delving into complex environmental stories across its seasons. Recent themes reflect on the importance of listening to the voices of nonhuman entities, emphasizing the consequences of ignoring nature's signals amid escalating social and ecological challenges. The narrative weaves together scientific insights with compelling storytelling, featuring interviews with experts in various fields, animal communication, and conservation efforts. Each episode seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of life while advocating for the preservation of our planet's soundscapes and biodiversity.

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Threshold launched 9 years ago and published 132 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Valeria Vergara
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6. Antoine Perez Munoz
7. Joyce Poole
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