More Layoffs Coming, New Threats to the Western Arctic ft. Andy Moderow, and Outside Magazine's Ongoing Censorship ft. Wes Siler - Public Lands News (Sept 22 - 26)

-Looming government shutdown and the risk of mass layoffs at the Interior Department and National Park Service

-Congressional attacks on Western Arctic protections and what’s at stake for the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska with guest Andy Moderow, Senior Director of Policy for the Alaska Wilderness League

-The rise of censorship in outdoor and conservation media, with insights from journalist Wes Siler on how editorial pressure shapes which stories get told

(Read Wes's Substack here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-174127980)

-Public response to the Trump administration’s plan to repeal the 2001 Roadless Rule—with over 99% of comments in opposition

-National Public Lands Day is on September 27 with volunteer opportunities across the country