• 90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast

  • By: Chris Clarke
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90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast

By: Chris Clarke
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  • Join Chris Clarke and a variety of guests as they explore the challenges and opportunities of the American Southwest's fragile ecosystems. Engaging interviews with experts, activists, and advocates on conservation, land management, and environmental justice. Science and sentiment, politics and philosophy, hiking and history, culture and creativity all go into defending the desert. Be forewarned: We are out to recruit you to the cause.
    2024 Desert Advocacy Media Network
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Episodes
  • S3E13: Why Protecting Cultural Sites is Important

    S3E13: Why Protecting Cultural Sites is Important
    Apr 30 2024

    In this revealing episode, we delve into the clandestine underworld of archaeological site looting and cultural vandalism in the Southwest. Our esteemed guests, Shannon Cowell and Dustin Whiting of Archaeology Southwest, shine a light on the often-underreported plundering of ancestral lands and the complex web of issues surrounding heritage justice.

    Resources:

    • Archaeology Southwest Website: Archaeology Southwest

    • Save History Project: Save History

    • Children's activity book on cultural site preservation: Available for free download on the Save History website.

    • "End Loot Toll-Free Tip Line": 1-833-END-LOOT, for reporting looting incidents and seeking guidance on cultural artifacts.

    Encounter the full gravity of the ethics, laws, and untold stories threading through our nation's desert heritage by listening to this full episode. Stay engaged with "90 Miles from Needles" to uncover more intriguing topics that resonate deeply with those who cherish the desert and its legacy.

    Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donate

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    49 mins
  • S3E12: Our 50th Episode

    S3E12: Our 50th Episode
    Apr 25 2024

    In this 50th episode of "90 Miles from Needles," host Chris Clarke reflects on the importance of protecting the desert and the need for more desert activists. He discusses the challenges faced by the desert, including resource extraction and the loss of news media coverage. Clarke emphasizes the role of the podcast in providing information and inspiring listeners to become committed activists. With only 100 recurring donors supporting the podcast, he calls for more support to expand the reach and effectiveness of the show. Tune in to learn how you can help protect the desert.

    Find The Sage and Sand Newsletter at https://sageandsand.substack.com/

    Watch the "Loving Joshua Tree" episode of KCET's Earth Focus at https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/earth-focus/episodes/loving-joshua-tree

    Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donate

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    28 mins
  • S3E11: Desert Stories

    S3E11: Desert Stories
    Apr 16 2024
    In this episode host Chris Clarke shares his recent visit to the Amargosa Basin, highlighting the stunning wildflower bloom and the importance of supporting local communities. He also presents three captivating desert stories, including the self-awareness of bursage plants, the connection between humans and coyotes, and the deceptive allure of desert magic.

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    38 mins
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