Best Aquifer Podcasts (2025)

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This company is trying to drain an aquifer in the Mojave Desert 32:55

22d ago32:55

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Kate and Aaron talk to Chris Clarke, host of the 90 Miles from Needles podcast, about the Cadiz pipeline project, a water mining project that poses a huge threat to the Mojave Desert. This project has been around in some form or another for over four decades and the latest iteration is especially insidious. News Stopping Cadiz is good for people, t…

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What Trump’s “energy dominance” agenda means for public lands 35:17

13h ago35:17

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Kate and Aaron are joined by Alan Zibel, a research director at Public Citizen who focuses on energy and environmental issues. He breaks down what Donald Trump and the incoming Congress’s so-called “energy dominance” agenda could mean for public lands—given that the U.S. is already the world’s top exporter of natural gas (otherwise known as methane…

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S5E43: What the Live Nation venue at Crosstown can bring to Memphis 30:21

3d ago30:21

30:21

Todd Richardson, the CEO of Crosstown Concourse, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk not just the new venue but also all kinds of new happenings in and around Crosstown.

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#88 - Daniel Rothberg - Communicating Western Water Challenges 57:38

6d ago57:38

57:38

Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Principal of Collaborative Water Resolution and Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water Journal, explores the importance of communication in addressing Western water issues with Daniel Rothberg, a writer who focuses on research regarding water, public land, mining, and energy. Danie…

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S5E42: Memphis' start-up ecosystem 28:30

22d ago28:30

28:30

Anthony Young of Epicenter join Eric Barnes on this week's episode of The Sidebar.

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S5E41: Daily Memphian Director of Development Sarah Leach 27:47

22d ago27:47

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It's been six and a half years since The Daily Memphian launched. Sarah Leach joins Eric Barnes to discuss why The Daily Memphian is a non-profit and the business model behind it.

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Special episode: Inside the Dolores River Canyons 24:22

1M ago24:22

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In this special episode of The Landscape, Kate visits the Dolores River Canyon Country in southwest Colorado, along with CWP’s Lauren Bogard and Sterling Homard, to meet with folks who support protecting this special region. The Dolores River’s riparian zone contains the largest and most biodiverse stretch of unprotected public lands in Colorado. A…

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Crip Intimacy and Aquifer Entanglements: a Conversation with Sunaura Taylor 50:28

1M ago50:28

50:28

Kate Phelps speaks with Sunaura Taylor on her book Disabled Ecologies. They discuss the contamination of the Tucson aquifer as an origin for understanding the mutual injury of humans and the environment. The post Crip Intimacy and Aquifer Entanglements: a Conversation with Sunaura Taylor appeared first on Edge Effects.…

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S5E40: Jeff Hulett on his new album and MTV (of course) 29:01

1M ago29:01

29:01

Jeff Hulett joined Eric Barnes to talk about his new album, “Little Windows,” performed with his band The Hand Me Downs.

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#86 - Emily Lewis, Colorado River, Utah water, Great Salt Lake 58:39

1M ago58:39

58:39

Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Principal of Collaborative Water Resolution and Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water Journal, explores the complexities of Colorado River management and related water issues in Utah, with Emily E. Lewis, a Director, Shareholder, and Co-Chair of the Natural Resources and Water Law…

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Champaign Police Department Reaccredidation 42:10

1M ago42:10

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Mayor Feinen sits down with Chief Jeff Hamer, ILEAP Director, and Lt. Greg Manzana to discuss the Champaign Police Department’s recent reaccreditation as a Tier 2 department, the highest standard of excellence.In this episode, they talk about: What Tier 2 accreditation means for the Champaign community. How CPD’s policies and procedures meet rigoro…

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S5E39: Memphis Botanic Garden's leader on greenspace, collaborations and Memphis 28:44

2M ago28:44

28:44

MaryLynn Mack, who moved to Memphis in August to take the reins of the Memphis Botanic Garden after many years working for similar organizations in Phoenix, San Diego and elsewhere, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode.

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S5E38: The importance of the 'civic commons' 28:19

2M ago28:19

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The "Reimagining the Civic Commons" initiative is embarking on a new round of work on what it means to improve public spaces. George Abbott joined Eric Barnes to discuss on this week’s episode.

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#85 - Jeremy Mazur & Gabriel Collins, Water Infrastructure & the Texas Economy 1:02:48

2M ago1:02:48

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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Principal of Collaborative Water Resolution and Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water Journal, discusses water infrastructure funding and the Texas economy with Jeremy Mazur, Director of Natural Resources and Infrastructure Policy for Texas 2036, and Gabriel Collins, Baker Botts F…

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What the results of the election mean for public lands 34:00

2M ago34:00

34:00

Kate and Aaron are joined by CWP Executive Director, Jennifer Rokala, and Curtis Hubbard, a political consultant based in Colorado, to break down the what the results of the 2024 election mean for public lands. News With Ready Orders and an Energy Czar, Trump Plots Pivot to Fossil Fuels – New York Times Trump gave Interior nominee one directive for…

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#87 - Jace Tunnell, Tackling Plastic Pollution on the Texas Coast 47:22

2M ago47:22

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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Principal of Collaborative Water Resolution and Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water Journal, talks with Jace Tunnell, Director of Community Engagement at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, about his work using digital …

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S5E37: How music can protect the aquifer 29:03

2M ago29:03

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The Acoustic Sunday Live series will hold its sixth event to benefit Protect Our Aquifer, the nonprofit that advocates for protection and monitoring of the aquifer that provides Memphis its drinking water.

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Choo! Choo! NEPA heads to the Supreme Court disguised as an oil train 36:17

2M ago36:17

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Kate and Aaron talk to Sanjay Narayan, managing attorney of the Sierra Club’s Environmental Law Program, about a lawsuit over the proposed Uinta Basin oil train that could have some major implications for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The case is set to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court in December. News With Ready Orders and an En…

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#84 - Brigid Shea, Water Conservation in Travis County, Texas 1:01:55

2M ago1:01:55

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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Principal of Collaborative Water Resolution, and Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water Journal, talks with Brigid Shea, Travis County Commissioner, about water conservation efforts in Travis County. Brigid is a former award-winning reporter at National Public Radio who has been fi…

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Living Deserts and Colonial Afterlives: A Conversation with Jill Jarvis 1:03:22

2M ago1:03:22

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Angeline Peterson interviews Jill Jarvis on her forthcoming book project Signs in the Desert through her journey into studying the Sahara. Discussing a variety of sources, they challenge the view of deserts as empty spaces and highlight the Saraha as a vibrant, interconnected ecosystem suffering the aftermath of colonial violence. The post Living D…

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What Biden can do for America’s forests before he leaves office 34:30

3M ago34:30

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Kate and Aaron are joined by Dr. Dominick DellaSala, Chief Scientist at Wild Heritage, a project of the Earth Island Institute. Dr. DellaSala came on The Landscape twice last year to talk about the Biden administration’s plans to protect mature and old growth forests. He recently wrote an op-ed for the Seattle Times in which he says the Forest Serv…

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#83 - Jill Williamson, Water Recovery in Space 50:07

3M ago50:07

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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water Journal, talks with Dr. Jill Williamson, NASA International Space Station (ISS) Water Subsystems Manager and Water Management Co-Task Lead for the Mars Campaign Office Systems Capabilities Leadership Team, about innovative recycling technologi…

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S5E36: Batman tattoos, street art and a new lounge from David Yancy 27:25

3M ago27:25

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The artist David Yancy joins Eric Barnes to talk about plans for his new lounge on Broad Ave., how graffiti became street art and the value of a Batman tattoo.

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How Utah’s land grab lawsuit could harm hunting in the West 34:44

3M ago34:44

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Kate and Aaron are joined by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers CEO Patrick Berry to talk about why Utah’s lawsuit seeking control of over 18 million acres of national public land in the state would be terrible for sportsmen across the West. News Other states urge Supreme Court to hear Utah federal land case – E&E News ‘A beautiful thing’: Klamath River…

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S5E35: WYXR on its 4th anniversary and the next Raised By Sound Fest 28:12

3M ago28:12

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WYXR’s Jared Boyd and Liv Cohen join Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about the station’s four years since launch and the upcoming Raised By Sound Fest in December.

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S5E34: Lora Chilton on writing, violence and her history with the Patawomeck Indian Tribe 28:28

3M ago28:28

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Chilton joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar to talk about the book, her family’s history, her writing process and the difficult necessity of telling the full story of the incredible violence committed against the Patawomeck.

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How climate, crowds, and colonialism are complicating the concept of Wilderness 30:25

3M ago30:25

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Kate and guest host Sterling are joined by journalist and producer Marissa Ortega-Welch to talk about her new podcast series, How Wild, which was recently released by KALW and distributed by NPR. The podcast explores how the concept of capital W wilderness is changing due to climate change, technology, crowding, and shifting views on colonialism. N…

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The Mahomet Aquifer with State Senator Paul Faraci and State Representative Carol Ammons 38:57

3M ago38:57

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Join Mayor Feinen on the latest episode of the Mayor Feinen Podcast as she sits down with State Senator Paul Faraci and State Representative Carol Ammons to discuss the vital importance of protecting the Mahomet Aquifer, the region’s primary source of clean drinking water. In this episode, Faraci and Ammons share insights into their recent legislat…

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#82 - Perry Fowler, Texas Water Infrastructure Funding Needs 54:43

3M ago54:43

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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water, talks with Perry Fowler, Executive Director of the Texas Water Infrastructure Network (TXWIN), about the state of water infrastructure in Texas. As Executive Director, Fowler leads the organization’s efforts to build a strong, sustainable, and competitive Texas …

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Broken Promises, Contaminated Waters: Uranium mining on the Navajo Nation 31:00

3M ago31:00

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An investigation reveals the deadly health toll of uranium mining on Navajo land, where contaminated water and broken promises have left generations fighting for survival.By AZPM

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Uranium Mining in the Grand Canyon Region: Tribal sovereignty vs. nuclear energy in the climate crisis 25:46

3M ago25:46

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The costs of uranium mining and nuclear energy on Arizona's tribal nations are often hidden from the broader public. These communities are facing serious threats as their land and water resources become potential casualties in the pursuit of energy. We dive deep into the environmental, cultural, and historical impacts tied to the region's most prec…

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Surprise! It's Sound Bites: How restaurants price your favorite meals 28:47

4M ago28:47

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This week, were flipping the script and sending you an episode of Sound Bites. In this flashback episode from August, Ben Smith, owner of Tsunami in Cooper-Young, said he is worried about the fate of small, independent restaurants. Smith said that one of the biggest issues has been inflation and ingredient costs fluctuating more rapidly than they e…

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Meet the proposed Kw’tsán National Monument—a 390,000 acre landscape in the California desert 35:02

4M ago35:02

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Aaron and Kate are joined by members of the Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe to talk about the proposed Kw’tsán National Monument in southern California. This is part of our Road to 30 postcards series, in which we highlight local efforts to protect iconic landscapes around the country. A Tribal elder, a Tribal youth, and one of the leaders of the mo…

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Translation, Rage, and What Is-Was-Willbe: A Conversation with Khairani Barokka 39:41

4M ago39:41

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Jagravi Dave speaks with Khairani Barokka on her poetry collection amuk. They use the book to connect tenselessness, the violence of colonial translation, and rage across personal, political, and environmental scales. The post Translation, Rage, and What Is-Was-Willbe: A Conversation with Khairani Barokka appeared first on Edge Effects.…

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Nogales: Reviving arroyos and cultivating water resiliency 24:07

4M ago24:07

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Scarcity, pollution, flooding, and unchecked urbanization have created water issues in Nogales, Sonora. The city and researchers on both sides of the border are working on innovative ways to remedy.By AZPM

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"This aquifer is our Colorado River": Rural residents struggle when corporate farms drill deep for water 25:18

4M ago25:18

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From Governor Katie Hobbs to Attorney General Kris Mayes, Arizona officials grapple with saving rural water supplies.By AZPM

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Resisting and Reimagining Agricultural Systems in Hawai’i: A Conversation with Andrea Brower 40:31

4M ago40:31

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Cathleen McCluskey speaks with Andrea Brower on the intersections of colonialism, neoliberalism, and plantations in agricultural systems—from Hawai'i and beyond. How might possibilities of a better future be imagined through political and social resistance? The post Resisting and Reimagining Agricultural Systems in Hawai’i: A Conversation with Andr…

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S5E33: Musician Greg Cartwright on Reigning Sound, the Black Keys and music 28:41

4M ago28:41

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Cartwright joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar to talk about his life as a musician and even his house, which was once owned by some of the musicians who played with Johnny Cash.

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Never closer and never farther away: The fight over updating Arizona's rural groundwater law 23:35

4M ago23:35

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Arizona has no regulations on pumping groundwater in rural areas. The state's governor is trying to modernize its water laws, and the fight over rural groundwater is in the middle of it. So how did the re-introduction of a water policy council that aimed to solve the problem lead to a pair of bills and division amongst its original members?…

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From villain to hero: the Devil’s Hole pupfish could save this desert community 35:23

4M ago35:23

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Kate and Aaron talk to Inside Climate News reporter Wyatt Myskow about an incredible story he wrote about what’s unfolding in Nevada’s Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, where the endangered Devil’s Hole pupfish is undergoing a rebrand from villain to hero. Click here for a transcript of this episode. News The National Monuments Disinformation B…

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S5E32: How Josh Campbell helps people tell their stories 27:54

4M ago27:54

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Campbell joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about the organization’s events, its origin at Crosstown, some of their upcoming events, and how it moves from venue to venue around Memphis.

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S5E31: Facing History and Ourselves explores social justice 29:11

4M ago29:11

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Daniel Kiel, who is co-chair of an upcoming Facing History event, joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about how the organization approaches race and social justice.

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Hedge funds and foreign farms get water, rural Arizonans get empty wells 22:01

4M ago22:01

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Saudi involvement in western Arizona's rural La Paz County is already well known. But they are not the only non-local interest in the area making use of water. Hedge funds, foreign countries, and green energy interests want to turn rural groundwater into dollars, and they have a lot of ideas how to do it.…

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S5E30:Craig Brewer on his Muhammad Ali series - and the challenges of being a creative 29:50

5M ago29:50

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Interview with filmmaker Craig Brewer on his career challenges and new series "Fight Night," on this week's episode of The Daily Memphian's "The Sidebar."

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#81 - Noelle George, Water Reuse 37:39

5M ago37:39

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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water Journal, discusses water reuse with Noelle George, Managing Director of WateReuse Texas. WateReuse Texas represents over 70 organizations working to ensure all future Texans have access to clean, safe water. Before her role at WateReuse Texas,…

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How nuts is Utah’s land grab lawsuit? We ask law professor John Leshy 37:12

5M ago37:12

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In this episode of the Landscape, Kate and Aaron discuss Utah’s attempt to sue the federal government for control of over 18 million acres of federal public land with John Leshy, Professor Emeritus, University of California College of the Law, San Francisco. Leshy served as Solicitor (General Counsel) of the U.S. Department of the Interior […] The …

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