Federal Staff Cuts Continue and Land Sale Provision Announced for Nevada and Utah - Public Lands News (May 5 - 9)
In this week’s episode, we cover the details of the budget reconciliation package, the agencies and communities affected, and what you can do to help stop these devastating moves before Memorial Day.�...
9 Touko 202511min
180. Tariffs Threaten Sustainable Brands, Even if They Manufacture in the U.S.
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how sweeping new tariffs are already hitting the outdoor industry and reshaping the landscape for small, sustainable brands, including those that manufactu...
5 Touko 202514min
Major Environmental and Public Lands Actions from the Trump Administration’s First 100 Days - Public Lands News (April 28 - May 2)
We’ve officially passed the 100-day mark of Trump’s second administration. In this episode, I break down the sweeping environmental and public lands-related moves made so far, including threats to pro...
2 Touko 202513min
179. Recreate Responsibly by Following the Leave No Trace 7 Principles with Shannon Rochelle [repost]
As attacks on public lands continue, we are likely still wanting to visit wild spaces and get outside. But now more than ever, we need to be mindful of how we recreate and be sure we are following Lea...
28 Huhti 202516min
51% of MAGA Voters Side with Conservation Over Expanded Energy Development - Public Lands News (April 21 - 25)
This week, we cover moves inside the Department of the Interior (DOI) alongside new polling that shows the public isn’t on board with these drastic changes. Colorado College’s 2025 Conservation in the...
25 Huhti 202517min
178 . Earth Day Special: Our Power, Our Planet
In this special Earth Day episode of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we discuss the 2025 theme: Our Power, Our Planet. While this year's campaign focuses on accelerating renewable energy, it also shin...
21 Huhti 202552min
Transfer of 109,000 Acres of Protected Federal Land in New Mexico to the U.S. Army and Leaked DOI Plans for Future Layoffs - Public Lands News (April 14 - 18)
In this episode, we outline the timeline for action as Congress prepares to finalize its budget, one that could include the largest public land sell-off in recent history. With Congress currently in r...
18 Huhti 202519min
177. Making Textiles from Post-Consumer Recycled Materials with Wylie Robinson
In episode 177 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we discuss what it takes to design high-quality outdoor gear using post-consumer recycled materials—everything from how they differ from virgin fibers...
14 Huhti 202521min
