Rollback of Single-Use Plastics Bans in National Parks and the Push to Rewrite American History - Public Lands News (May 26 - 30)
This week, we break down the biggest public lands headlines you might have missed.We’cover:How public pressure killed a plan to sell off over 500,000 acres of public lands in Nevada and UtahWhy the Ho...
30 Touko 202516min
183. Our Thoughts on Netfix's Viral 'Buy Now' Documentary (Consumerism, AI, and The Shopping Conspiracy)
In this episode, we're doing something a little different: a group breakdown of the new Netflix documentary Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy. This unsettling (and sometimes oddly playful) film looks i...
26 Touko 202551min
Staffing Cuts at the National Park Service and Forest Service and an Uptick in Gas Lease Sales - Public Lands News (May 19 - 23)
This week, we’re breaking down a sweeping federal budget package passed by the House on May 22 and what it means for America’s public lands, waters, and environmental protections.In this episode:The p...
23 Touko 20259min
182. Fostering Sustainabe Outdoor Habits as We Age with Linden Loren
In episode 182 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we have a conversation about something that every outdoor lover eventually has to reckon with: how do we keep doing the activities we love for as long...
19 Touko 202527min
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and What it Means for Public Lands - Public Lands News (May 12 - 16)
This week, we break down the whirlwind of public lands policy battles happening in Congress and at the Department of the Interior. But it’s not all grim. We also share a couple glimmers of good news, ...
16 Touko 202512min
181. Tips to Naturalize Your Yard from a 'Bad Naturalist' with Paula Whyman
What does it really mean to restore the land, and where do you even begin when faced with the complexity of ecological repair?In episode 181 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, I’m joined by Paula Whym...
12 Touko 202531min
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
