Best Patrick Farnsworth Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 190 ~ Nicolette Jones, 2024 Colorado Trail Race Female Winner 2:02:30

2h ago2:02:30

2:02:30

Nicolette Jones just won the 2024 Colorado Trail Race on her first attempt. Not only was this her first time racing the Colorado Trail, it was her first bikepacking race ever! Which makes her finish time of 5d 12h 21m even more impressive. Although this was her first bikepacking race, she is no stranger to adventurous pursuits or the Colorado Trail…

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371 / Don’t Give Them The Gift Of Our Joy / Vicky Osterweil 1:09:24

3d ago1:09:24

1:09:24

Writer and agitator Vicky Osterweil returns to the podcast to discuss some of the themes raised in her essay, Feeling Good Doesn't Require the Democrats, published for her newsletter. The piece tackles the very vibes-based election cycle in the US, as Vice President Kamala Harris takes up the Democratic Party ticket to face up against Donald Trump …

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Ep. 189 ~ Justinas Leveika, Colorado Trail Race 2024 2:08:35

2h ago2:08:35

2:08:35

Justinas Leveika is fresh off an impressive Colorado Trail Race finish. This was his first time at CTR and he finished in 4d 7h 17m, which was over 8 hours faster than the next rider. However, due to a rule violation, which was unknown to him at the time, he was not the official first place finisher. That honor goes to Xavier Chiriboga with a time …

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370 / To Wonderment + Awe / Carl Safina 56:34

1h ago56:34

56:34

Ecologist and author Carl Safina returns to the podcast to discuss his newest book, Alfie and Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe. Part memoir, part philosophical musing, Alfie and Me contains vignettes of ecological dreaming and profound critique.// Episode notes: https://www.lastborninthewilderness.com/episodes/carl-safina-2// Sustain + suppo…

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Preview [Unlocked] / Don’t Give Them The Gift Of Our Joy / Vicky Osterweil 18:23

11m ago18:23

18:23

Writer and agitator Vicky Osterweil returns to the podcast to discuss some of the themes raised in her essay, Feeling Good Doesn't Require the Democrats, published for her newsletter. The piece tackles the very vibes-based election cycle in the US, as Vice President Kamala Harris takes up the Democratic Party ticket to face up against Donald Trump …

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Preview / To Wonderment + Awe / Carl Safina 7:39

2d ago7:39

7:39

Ecologist and author Carl Safina returns to the podcast to discuss his newest book, Alfie and Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe. Part memoir, part philosophical musing, Alfie and Me contains vignettes of ecological dreaming and profound critique.// Support the work and listen to the full interview: https://www.patreon.com/lastborninthewildern…

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369 / Taproots / Antonia Malchik 1:57:45

6d ago1:57:45

1:57:45

Essayist and author Antonia Malchik joins me in this wandering, expansive discussion, touching on subjects at the heart of her writings and 2019 book, A Walking Life, and her upcoming book, No Trespassing. We discuss how the infrastructure of an automobile dependent society shapes our perception of nature and built environments, and in turn how we …

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Ep. 188 ~ Chris Smith, Racing the Tour Divide Legally Blind 2:08:48

2h ago2:08:48

2:08:48

In 2000 Chris Smith was diagnosed with Stargardt's Disease, by 2009 he was declared legally blind. No longer able to drive he turned to the bike as a way to get to work 3 miles from his house. At the time he tipped the scales at over 300 lbs and the 3 mile ride to work was a real challenge, but Chris wasn't discouraged. He kept at it, joined friend…

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Preview / Taproots / Antonia Malchik 10:27

22d ago10:27

10:27

Essayist and author Antonia Malchik joins me in this wandering, expansive discussion, touching on subjects at the heart of her writings and 2019 book, A Walking Life, and her upcoming book, No Trespassing. We discuss how the infrastructure of an automobile dependent society shapes our perception of the nature and built environments, and in turn how…

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Ep. 187 ~ Edyn Teitge, Youngest Tour Divide Solo Finisher at 15 1:20:51

13d ago1:20:51

1:20:51

Edyn Teitge, at 15 years old, just became the youngest person to complete the Tour Divide solo. He set out with a goal of finishing in 20 days and was able to complete the race in 19d 13h 14m. An accomplishment that may be shocking to outsiders, but for Edyn, this just feels like the next step in his progression as a cyclist. Edyn first joined me o…

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Ep. 186 ~ Spencer McCullough, First to visit all 51 National Parks by Bike 1:49:34

19d ago1:49:34

1:49:34

Spencer McCullough just did something that's never been done before! He visited all 51 National Parks in the lower 48 by bicycle. This epic trip around the U.S. involved 411 days of riding, 18,000 miles covered by bike, and a total of 28 flat tires. Spencer was inspired to do this trip after reading an article in the New York Times, titled "What to…

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Ep. 185 ~ Justinas Leveika, New Tour Divide FKT! 1:50:54

2M ago1:50:54

1:50:54

Eight years ago Mike Hall made history and etched his name in the record books, and in the hearts of an entire community, with his record setting Tour Divide time of 13d 22h 51m. Since then, hundreds of others have lined up for the Tour Divide grand depart to chase his dot to the US/Mexico border. This year, on his second attempt, Jusinas Leveika b…

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368 / The French Far-Right Gains + Losses / Alley Valkyrie 1:15:01

2M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

Social critic Alley Valkyrie returns to the podcast to provide analysis of the recent election in France. She discusses the French far-right's long-term efforts to remake their image and gather widespread support, in ways that are both surprising but contextually understandable, making tremendous gains in the first round of the parliamentary snap e…

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Ep. 184 ~ Ulrich "Uba" Bartholmoes, Tour Divide 2024 1:57:19

2M ago1:57:19

1:57:19

Last year Ulrich Bartholmoes, aka Uba, won the Tour Divide on his first attempt. This year he came back to do it again, but with a larger goal of completing the Bikepacking Triple Crown. We will be following Uba's Triple Crown attempt at each stage along the way. This is the second episode in the series, you can listen to our first chat we recorded…

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Preview / The French Far Right Gains + Losses / Alley Valkyrie 7:02

1M ago7:02

7:02

Social critic Alley Valkyrie returns to the podcast to provide analysis of the recent election in France. She discusses the French far-right's long-term efforts to remake their image and gather widespread support, in ways that are both surprising but contextually understandable, making tremendous gains in the first round of the parliamentary snap e…

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Ep. 183 ~ Tales from the Arkansas Graveler 1:28:47

1M ago1:28:47

1:28:47

The Arkansas Graveler is a supported bike tour across the state of Arkansas. It boast 366 miles and 26,700 feet of climbing over 6 days. The route takes you into parts unknown, showcasing some of the most remote rural roads that I’ve had the pleasure of riding. This inaugural year attracted 300+ riders from 35 states. It’s clear that the word about…

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367 / Safety Through Solidarity / Shane Burley + Ben Lorber 57:04

2M ago57:04

57:04

Ben Lorber and Shane Burley, co-authors of Safety Through Solidarity: A Radical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism, join me to discuss the absolutely timely moment and context this book is being published in. They raise the need for, and the strong historical legacies of, Jewish anti-Zionist solidarity with pro-Palestine movements, while articulating a…

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Preview / Safety Through Solidarity / Shane Burley + Ben Lorber 7:36

2M ago7:36

7:36

Ben Lorber and Shane Burley, co-authors of Safety Through Solidarity: A Radical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism, join me to discuss the absolutely timely moment and context this book is being published in. They raise the need for, and the strong historical legacies of, Jewish anti-Zionist solidarity with pro-Palestine movements, while articulating a…

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366 / The Case For Open Borders / John Washington 1:13:37

2M ago1:13:37

1:13:37

Author and journalist John Washington returns to the podcast to discuss The Case for Open Borders, the name and subject of his new book from Haymarket Press.John Washington places the current political rhetoric and policy fixated on the "border crisis" many Western nations are seemingly facing, particularly the United States, within the historical …

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Preview / The Case For Open Borders / John Washington 6:28

2M ago6:28

6:28

Author and journalist John Washington returns to the podcast to discuss the case for open borders. He places the current political rhetoric and policy fixated on the "border crisis" many Western nations are facing, particularly the United States, within the historical and material context of what the modern nation-state actually is. Stripping down …

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Ep. 182 ~ Ulrich "Uba" Bartholmoes, Triple Crown 2024 Begins 1:03:30

3M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Last year Ulrich Bartholmoes, who goes by Uba, won the Tour Divide in his first attempt with a time of 14d 2h 23m. This year he's back to defend his title at the Tour Divide, but he's got bigger goals than that. This year he will be attempting to complete the Triple Crown of Bikepacking (Tour Divide, Colorado Trail Race, and Arizona Trail race) and…

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Ep. 181 ~ Daniel Connell, aka "Dirty Dan" 2:10:40

3M ago2:10:40

2:10:40

Daniel Connell has become a regular on the bikepacking race scene and in the cycling community. You will often see him on Trackleaders under his trail name, Dirty Dan. It was under this pseudonym that he recently set a new FKT on the Race Across Arizona and will be lining up in a couple of weeks to race the Tour Divide for the 4th consecutive year.…

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365 / Defying Displacement / Andrew Lee 1:12:35

3M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

Writer and organizer Andrew Lee joins me to discuss their new book Defying Displacement: Urban Recomposition and Social War, published through AK Press and the Institute for Anarchist Studies. Defying Displacement grounds itself in one of the main sites of contemporary class struggle: communities facing the multi-headed hydra of gentrification. And…

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Ep. 180 ~ 20,000 Miles by Bike, Exploring Wild w/ Alissa Bell 2:30:22

3M ago2:30:22

2:30:22

Alissa Bell is the creator and owner of ExploringWild.com and BikeSleepBike.com. Both projects are inspired by her 20,000+ miles traveling by foot and bike all over the world and her passion for helping others find their own adventure. In 2018 she quit her job to travel the world – a move that many of us dream about making, but that few of us ultim…

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Preview / Defying Displacement / Andrew Lee 6:32

3M ago6:32

6:32

Writer and organizer Andrew Lee joins me to discuss their new book Defying Displacement: Urban Recomposition and Social War, published through AK Press and the Institute for Anarchist Studies. Defying Displacement grounds itself in one of the main sites of contemporary class struggle: communities facing the multi-headed hydra of gentrification. And…

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364 / “Students acted because they had hope” / Arun Gupta 1:32:03

3M ago1:32:03

1:32:03

Investigative journalist Arun Gupta returns to the podcast to report on the pro-Palestine student encampments that have bloomed on university and college campuses across the United States and around the world over the past several weeks. He has been documenting the protests on campuses across New York City, including Columbia University and City Co…

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Ep. 179 ~ The Midsouth Experience, w/ Patrick & Natalie 3:23:52

4M ago3:23:52

3:23:52

It's Midsouth Week! At least here at Bikes or Death headquarters ;). This week, we are going back in time and reliving Midsouth through the lens of Patrick and Natalie's experience. Whether you’re Midsouth curious or you got hit with those post-race blues and are feeling like a little Midsouth 2024 nostalgia, this episode is for you! So charge your…

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363 / The Jail Is Everywhere / Lydia Pelot-Hobbs + Jack Norton 1:08:27

4M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

Lydia Pelot-Hobbs and Jack Norton, co-editors of the collection The Jail is Everywhere, join me in this interview to discuss the “quiet jail boom” in numerous counties across the United States. They examine how the county jail has become the preeminent site of the adaptive, expansive, and shapeshifting carceral state, as well as the local and natio…

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Ep. 178 ~ Patrick's AZT 300 Attempt 3:09:51

4M ago3:09:51

3:09:51

Since my youth I've had a passion and love for the outdoors. While all wilderness landscapes appeal to me in their own unique way, desert landscapes have always been my favorite. So it's no surprise that when I got into bikepacking and found out about the AZT it quickly ascended to the top of my bucket list. After 5 years of hoping, dreaming, and p…

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Preview / The Jail Is Everywhere / Lydia Pelot-Hobbs + Jack Norton 7:16

4M ago7:16

7:16

Lydia Pelot-Hobbs and Jack Norton, co-editors of the collection The Jail is Everywhere, join me in this interview to discuss the “quiet jail boom” in numerous counties across the United States. They examine how the county jail has become the preeminent site of the adaptive, expansive, and shapeshifting carceral state, as well as the local and natio…

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Eleanor Goldfield: Diversifying Tactics To Defend The Sacred 13:20

5M ago13:20

13:20

This is a segment of episode 361 of Last Born In The Wilderness, “To The Trees: Diversifying Tactics To Defend The Sacred w/ Eleanor Goldfield.” Listen to the full episode: https://www.lastborninthewilderness.com/episodes/eleanor-goldfieldLearn more about To The Trees and how to watch: https://tothetreesfilm.com / https://eleanorg.gumroad.comJourna…

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Ep. 177 ~ Meaghan Hackinen, DOOM 3rd Overall 1:57:22

5M ago1:57:22

1:57:22

Meaghan Hackinen is your 2024 DOOM female winner and 3rd place overall. On day one she skipped a critical resupply point and found herself leading the field for a good part of the day. Dexter Kopas would eventually catch her and go on to take the win. Overall, it made for some exciting dot watching and resulted in an impressive finish for Meaghan. …

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362 / Tourism Is A Prism / Chris Christou 1:41:30

5M ago1:41:30

1:41:30

Chris Christou joins me in this winding discussion to explore the subjects and themes raised in his phenomenal podcast, The End of Tourism, described as “a project about the deep causes and consequences of tourism, wanderlust, spectacle, exile,” and “an invitation into the local resistance and resilience movements in the face of each of these thing…

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Preview / Tourism Is A Prism / Chris Christou 6:49

5M ago6:49

6:49

Chris Christou joins me in this winding discussion to explore the subjects and themes raised in his phenomenal podcast, The End of Tourism, described as “a project about the deep causes and consequences of tourism, wanderlust, spectacle, exile,” as well as “an invitation into the local resistance and resilience movements in the face of each of thes…

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361 / To The Trees / Eleanor Goldfield 1:02:53

5M ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Journalist and filmmaker Eleanor Goldfield joins me to discuss her documentary To the Trees, which documents humankind’s relationship to the sacred Redwoods and the tactics tree defenders use to protect old-growth forests from the clear-cutting practices of the lumber industry. In our discussion, Eleanor disputes the claims made by the industry of …

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Preview / To The Trees / Eleanor Goldfield 8:03

6M ago8:03

8:03

Journalist and filmmaker Eleanor Goldfield joins me to discuss her documentary To the Trees, which documents the sacred Redwoods and the tactics tree defenders use to protect old-growth forests from the clear-cutting practices of the lumber industry. In our discussion, Eleanor disputes the claims made by the industry of practicing sustainable harve…

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Ep. 176 ~ John Schilling, AZT Race Director 1:56:27

6M ago1:56:27

1:56:27

On today's episode John Schilling, AZT Race Director, is here to talk all things AZT. He became the race director in 2019 when Scott Morris passed the torch after 14 years of creating and overseeing the race. John is no stranger to the AZT. He first attempted it in 2012 and completed it in 2013. He's a local to the Pheniox area and is well known fo…

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Ep. 175 ~ Jenny Tough, Adventure Athlete & Writer 2:34:46

6M ago2:34:46

2:34:46

Jenny Tough is one of the most impressive adventure athletes I've had the pleasure of chatting with. Her accomplishments in sports and writing are truly inspirational and mesmerizing. She is an ultra runner and bikepacker with numerous accomplishments to her name. Among her accomplishments, in the running world she was the first person to run acros…

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360 / A Hundred Years Of Covid / Nate Bear 1:19:25

6M ago1:19:25

1:19:25

Social critic and writer Nate Bear joins me to discuss his work over the years communicating his insights into the intersections between the ongoing pandemic, human-caused climate disruption, and biospheric collapse. Nate describes how the abandonment of the population to repeated infection, mass illness, and death, is layered into the compounding …

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Ep. 174 ~ East Texas Showdown Preview for 2024 1:59:08

6M ago1:59:08

1:59:08

The East Texas Showdown is in its fourth year and it's our biggest one yet. With 250+ riders from all over the world decending on East Texas we wanted to produce an episode to help you have a successful weekend in the woods. We surveyed all the riders participating in ETS 2024 and I brought in a panel to help me answer your questions. The panel con…

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Preview / A Hundred Years Of Covid / Nate Bear 10:06

7M ago10:06

10:06

Social critic and writer Nate Bear joins me to discuss his work over the years communicating his insights into the intersections between the ongoing pandemic, human-caused climate disruption, and biospheric collapse. Nate communicates how the abandonment of the population to repeated infection, mass illness, and death, is layered in the compounding…

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Ep. 173 ~ Lewis Ciddor, 3rd Place at Tour Te Waipounamu 2:09:52

7M ago2:09:52

2:09:52

Today we are catching up with Lewis Ciddor after his impressive 3rd place finish at Tour Te Waipounamu. Many of you will be familiar with Lewis. He won the Tour Divide in 2018 and was the host of the Overland Archive Podcast for many years. Lewis was on the show in Aug. of 2020 for Ep. 51. Since then I've noticed he's been keeping a lower profile. …

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359 / Earth’s Greatest Enemy / Abby Martin 1:20:55

7M ago1:20:55

1:20:55

Independent journalist and documentarian Abby Martin joins me to discuss Earth's Greatest Enemy, a feature length documentary that examines one of the largest polluters and contributors to global climate change in the world: the United States military. I ask Abby what the seeds of this massive project were, and why the military-industrial complex i…

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Ep. 172 ~ Dogpacking with John & Mira 2:20:07

7M ago2:20:07

2:20:07

John and Mira are a bikepacking duo who were the first to complete the Tour Divide Race as a human and dog team in 2023. They also emBARKed on a world tour in 2023 with the goal of dogpacking all 7 continents of the world. A feat that is so big that if you think about it too much it seems almost unattainable. But, John and Mira have over six years …

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358 / Declare Long Covid A National Emergency / Long Covid Action Project 49:11

7M ago49:11

49:11

Long Covid Action Project [LCAP] activists Stephanie and Linda, along with journalist and LCAP founder Joshua Pribanic, join me in this impromptu interview to discuss the recent direct action Linda and Stephanie participated in at the Senate HELP Committee Hearing on January 18, ostensibly held to address the ongoing and growing Long Covid crisis i…

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Ep. 171 ~ Angus Morton, filming "The Divide" 2:12:18

8M ago2:12:18

2:12:18

On today's episode, I sit down with Angus Morton to chat about his latest film: The Divide. This masterpiece follows Angus's brother, Lachlan Morton, on his 2023 ITT of the Tour Divide. The Divide masterfully captures Lochlan's Journey, the landscape, and the beauty and challenges along the way. Lochlan traversed 2,700 miles, 2 countries, and 5 sta…

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357 / The Ambiguous Utopia / Margaret Killjoy 1:16:34

8M ago1:16:34

1:16:34

Anarchist writer, musician, and podcaster Margaret Killjoy returns to the podcast to discuss the political act of writing fiction and imagining the “ambiguous utopia.” I ask Margaret to define what hope is or can be, and how her work communicating the stories of radical individuals and movements during pivotal moments throughout history on her podc…

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Ep. 170 ~ Sofiane Sehili, "Where Do I Go From Here?" 2:01:44

8M ago2:01:44

2:01:44

At the end of the year Sofiane made a post on social media that caught my eye. The first line read, “So where do I go from here?”. Sofiane is arguably the best ultra bikepack racer in the world. A position that he earned by winning some of the most grueling races in bikepacking, in some cases multiple times. Having accomplished so much, he now find…

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Preview / Earth's Greatest Enemy / Abby Martin 6:19

8M ago6:19

6:19

Independent journalist and documentarian Abby Martin joins me to discuss Earth's Greatest Enemy, a feature length documentary that examines one of the largest polluters and contributors to global climate change in the world: the United States military.Listen to the full interview: https://www.patreon.com/lastborninthewilderness…

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356 / Off The Charts / Eliot Jacobson 1:09:08

8M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

Eliot Jacobson—climate science communicator and “know-it-all doomer”—joins me to discuss his eclectic background, why climate change data in 2023 was off the charts, and what it means to be a doomer at his stage of climate and ecological breakdown.// Episode notes: https://www.lastborninthewilderness.com/episodes/eliot-jacobson// Sustain + support:…

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