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)

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)

What we cover in this episode of the public lands news for the week of September 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

  • Subscribe to our newsletter for in-depth coverage and extra stories we don’t have time for on the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠theoutdoorminimalist.com⁠⁠⁠

    Have tips, testimonials, or insights on public land changes? Submit them through our Google Form (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/JwC73G8wLvU6kedc9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

    Sources & Further Reading:

    https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2025/09/interior-department-taking-steps-implement-layoffs/

    https://www.npca.org/articles/10839-ongoing-staffing-crisis-and-looming-government-shutdown-create-more-risks

    https://medium.com/westwise/if-the-government-shuts-down-will-the-trump-administration-repeat-a-dark-chapter-in-park-history-967d893b1b3d

    https://www.govexec.com/management/2025/09/agencies-should-prep-mass-layoffs-if-shutdown-occurs-white-house-says/408364/?oref=ge-home-top-story

    Avsnitt(286)

    201. What the Shutdown Really Means for our National Parks and Gateway Communities

    201. What the Shutdown Really Means for our National Parks and Gateway Communities

    In this episode, we visit Yosemite, Joshua Tree, and Sequoia–Kings Canyon to understand how the 2025 government shutdown is affecting park staff, local economies, and conservation efforts across the N...

    20 Okt 202515min

    Ski Expansion or Land Grab? ft. Steven Gnam, Land Management Plans Repealed ft. John Ruple, and Ambler Road Approval ft. Aaron Weiss - Public Lands News (Oct 6 - 10)

    Ski Expansion or Land Grab? ft. Steven Gnam, Land Management Plans Repealed ft. John Ruple, and Ambler Road Approval ft. Aaron Weiss - Public Lands News (Oct 6 - 10)

    This week on our public lands news round up for October 6 - 10, we cover:- Government shutdown enters it's 10th day with no end in sight- Mission Ridge ski expansion outside of Wenatchee, WA faces loc...

    10 Okt 202533min

    200. Are Antimicrobials the New PFAS? with Arlene Blum

    200. Are Antimicrobials the New PFAS? with Arlene Blum

    What if the same determination it takes to climb some of the world’s highest peaks was also the key to tackling some of the world’s biggest chemical threats?That’s the story of today’s guest, Arlene B...

    7 Okt 202530min

    What to Expect During the Government Shutdown ft. Brittany Leffel, New Access Rules for the CDT, and More - Public Lands News (Sept 29 - Oct 3)

    What to Expect During the Government Shutdown ft. Brittany Leffel, New Access Rules for the CDT, and More - Public Lands News (Sept 29 - Oct 3)

    In this episode (Sept 29 – Oct 3, 2025):Coal Expansion on Federal Lands – The Department of the Interior announced a plan to open 13.1 million acres to coal leasingGovernment Shutdown Impacts – Congre...

    3 Okt 202522min

    199. Mighty Earth Uncovers the RV Industry's Destructive Secret with Amanda Hurowitz

    199. Mighty Earth Uncovers the RV Industry's Destructive Secret with Amanda Hurowitz

    When most people think about recreational vehicles– you know, RVs, campers, they picture freedom — the open road, family vacations, maybe even a way of life. What probably doesn’t come to mind is defo...

    29 Sep 202521min

    198. How Wildfires Are Shaping Public Lands in the West with Jason Levine

    198. How Wildfires Are Shaping Public Lands in the West with Jason Levine

    Wildfires are reshaping the landscapes of the American West—and with them, the way we think about public lands and climate resilience. Over the past few decades, fires have grown larger, more severe, ...

    22 Sep 202534min

    Arizona Introduces Legislation to Remove National Monuments & RE:PUBLIC the Nonprofit Newsroom Launches ft. Chris Keyes - Public Lands News (Sept 15 - 19)

    Arizona Introduces Legislation to Remove National Monuments & RE:PUBLIC the Nonprofit Newsroom Launches ft. Chris Keyes - Public Lands News (Sept 15 - 19)

    This week on Public Lands News (Sept 15–19, 2025):- Rep. Paul Gosar’s bill to abolish Ironwood Forest and Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni National Monuments- USDA proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule...

    19 Sep 202519min

    Populärt inom Politik & nyheter

    aftonbladet-krim
    svenska-fall
    p3-krim
    rss-krimstad
    blenda-2
    flashback-forever
    rss-sanning-konsekvens
    politiken
    rss-vad-fan-hande
    aftonbladet-daily
    motiv
    rss-krimreportrarna
    spar
    grans
    svd-ledarredaktionen
    rss-frandfors-horna
    rss-flodet
    dagens-eko
    olyckan-inifran
    rss-klubbland-en-podd-mest-om-frolunda