This week, Chris shifts focus to recommending several podcasts that align with the mission of desert protection and conservation. Marissa Ortega Welch’s “How Wild” challenges conventional perceptions of wilderness by exploring cultural narratives that shape our understanding of solitude in nature. With Emily Guerin’s investigative series, “California City,” listeners uncover the tantalizing history and real estate tales of this less-known Mojave Desert town. Michael Elizabeth Sakas captivates audiences with “Parched,” a series that unpacks the critical water shortages plaguing the Colorado River Basin. And Jennifer Errick from the National Parks Conservation Association’s podcast The Secret Lives of Parks gets Chris and Luke Basulto out in the field to talk desert protection Highlighting gems from these productions, this episode celebrates the intricate beauty and significance of deserts in contemporary discourse.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover various perspectives on wilderness concepts with Marissa Ortega Welch in “How Wild,” which critiques the cultural narratives surrounding solitude and wilderness.
• Explore the thrilling investigative journey of Emily Guerin’s podcast “California City” to explore historical and ongoing real estate dynamics in the desert.
• Gain insights into the pressing water issues facing the Colorado River Basin with Michael Elizabeth Sakas’ comprehensive series “Parched.”
• Hear from Jennifer Errick and Luke Basulto on the newly designated Chuckwalla National Monument and the importance of connecting desert landscapes for better ecological health. 

Resources:

• How Wild with Marissa Ortega Welch https://www.howwild.org/
• California City by Emily Guerin https://laist.com/podcasts/california-city 
• Parched, Hosted by Michael Elizabeth Sakas https://www.cpr.org/podcast/parched/ 
• The Secret Lives of Parks, with Jennifer Errick https://thesecretlivesofparks.org/
• The Border Chronicle https:/theborderchronicle.com 
• Desert Oracle https://www.desertoracle.com/radio/
• Desert Advocacy Media Network https://thedamn.org

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