Protecting the Western Arctic ft. Alaska Wilderness League and the Potential Repeal of the Roadless Rule ft. Outdoor Alliance - Public Lands News (July 28 - August 1)
In this episode, we cover two urgent and unfolding stories:The Trump administration’s rollback of safeguards in the Western Arctic with Andy Moderow from the Alaska Wilderness LeagueThe USDA’s plan to...
1 Aug 202529min
191. Scaling Climate Solutions in the Outdoor Industry with Andrea Paulson
When we think about reducing the environmental impact of our outdoor gear, we often focus on the materials we can see, like recycled fabrics or plant-based alternatives. But what about the processes b...
28 Jul 202529min
Public Lands are "Open for Drilling" ft. The Wilderness Society, USDA Reorganization, and FY2026 Budget Updates - Public Lands News (July 21 - 25)
This week in the Outdoor Minimalist public lands news review, we cover:USDA’s major reorganization planWhat it means for the U.S. Forest Service and wildfire responseHow agency relocations and office ...
25 Jul 202529min
190. Inside the Fight to Save the Endangered Species Act with Ramona McGee
In episode 190 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we’re discussing urgent threats facing wildlife protections in the United States: the ongoing dismantling of the Endangered Species Act under the Trum...
21 Jul 202539min
FY26 Budget Cuts, Fossil Fuel Expansion, and Burgum's Visit to Alcatraz - Public Lands News (July 14 - 18)
From staffing crises in national parks to energy dominance expansion across millions of acres of public land, here’s what you need to know:FY26 Budget Breakdown: The House released its draft Interior-...
18 Jul 202519min
189. Trump's "Big Ugly Bill" Passed without Land Sales, but the Fight for Public Lands Continues with Land Tawney
Remember when Mike Lee’s 3.3 million-acre land sales were making headlines, what felt like every few seconds? It was all over social media; every conservation organization was talking about it, and ev...
14 Jul 202529min
Trump's Budget Bill, Alligator Alcatraz, and More Layoffs Coming - Public Lands News (June 30 - July 11)
In this week’s episode, we cover sweeping public lands news from June 30 to July 11, including:The "Trump Tax" and what it means for public lands, drilling, and park funding (https://www.congress.gov/...
11 Jul 202514min
188. Patagonia's Guide for Climate Activists: 'Tools to Save Our Home Planet' with Nick Mucha
For today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation Meg recorded with Nick Mucha, one of the editors of Patagonia’s new book: Tools to Save Our Home Planet: A Changemaker’s Guidebook and Patagonia's S...
30 Jun 202535min
