Exploring the evolving identity of the American West. Produced by Wyoming Public Media and PRX, The Modern West takes you on a sound-rich journey into some of America's most iconic landscapes. Guided by host Melodie Edwards' personal connection to the region, it's an unflinching look at the American West--its problematic history, its modern-day struggles and resilience, and how its present and future are being shaped.
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On this monthly award-winning travel podcast, host Lea Lane shares travel memories and travel tips with passionate travelers, travel experts, and savvy locals around the world. Lea has traveled to over 100 countries, is the author of nine books, a blogger at forbes.com, and a contributor to dozens of guidebooks. Smart. Fun! Over 100 episodes!
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Discover Wyoming through a serious of high definition video podcasts.
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The wild heart of North America - the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem - is home to vast landscapes, roaring rivers, iconic wildlife, and diverse communities. It's truly unlike anywhere else on Earth. Join us to hear the stories of those who love this wild ecosystem. Presented by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, an organization dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: https://greateryellowstone.org/
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A crew of experienced paranormal investigators talk all things paranormal.
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Meaningful stories and conversations from the fringe of societal norms.
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Hello Wyoming — the podcast that takes you on the open road across the Cowboy State. Pack up the car and set off on a trip to discover the story of Wyoming. You might even be lucky enough to learn some of the state's best-kept secrets, hidden gems and local favorite attractions when you come along for the ride.
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Travel That Matters (named one of the 10 Best Podcasts of 2022 by Men’s Journal) explores the world’s most extraordinary travel experiences and destinations with award-winning editor, writer, and luxury travel expert Bruce Wallin. Bruce’s remarkable guests share inspiring, life-shaping stories about their adventures and cultural explorations, as well as travel tips and recommendations for the best destinations, hotels, restaurants, activities, and more. Their travel tales and insights cover ...
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As a child who grew up in the ‘90s in rural Wyoming, this podcast is a love-letter to that time period and the state. The goal is to tell the big stories from the Equality State and share the enthusiasm for Debbie’s home state. With a weekly scheduled release and episodes covering history, tourism, outdoor recreation, and travel, this podcast will have something for everyone. The wild women from Wyoming have many stories to share, and even more adventures to inspire. Support this podcast: ht ...
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A Way to Go is the podcast from Fathom, the go-to platform for curious travelers. Fathom celebrates all places we travel, and A Way to Go explores why we travel. Hear revelatory interviews, insightful travel stories and glean practical information and insider tips to turn your inspiration into travel reality. Hosted by Fathom founders Pavia Rosati and Jeralyn Gerba.
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WYLD WEST: The Podcast about the Icons and Outlaws of Sheridan, Wyo. WYLD WEST is a bi-weekly podcast about the icons and outlaws of Sheridan, Wyo. Hosts Shawn Parker and Justin Stroup bring to life the hidden history, tentpole events, charming characters and tall tales of the legendary mountain town steeped in a century of frontier history. Relying on absolutely zero experience as podcasters or radio personalities, Shawn and Justin bring a raw, upbeat, positive vibe to all things WYLD WEST.
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Ben quit his job to travel the world. He plans on winging it as long as he can. For more check out the blog: restlessben.com Instagram: @restlessben YouTube: restlessben Email: [email protected]
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This award-winning and Peabody-nominated podcast documents how locals are addressing the role of jails in their backyards. Reporters travel around the country and hear from people directly impacted by their encounter with jails and to chronicle the progress ground-up efforts have made in diversion, bail reform, recidivism, adoption of technology and other crucial aspects of the move toward decarceration at local levels.
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Welcome to the On Land podcast. On this show we’ll be bringing you thoughtful conversations with the people who are living and working on the land and shaping the future of stewardship in the American West.
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There is a place at the southern edge of Wyoming’s great plains where the ghosts of outlaws past stalk streets buzzing with the bustle of cool contemporary living. This is Laramie, Wyoming - a vibrant cultural oasis in the heart of the wild west, and a pioneer town with deep roots and gun-slinging history. The best of both worlds. The place where the old west meets the new. Join us for an immersive first-person journey from the streets of Laramie’s past to its trailblazing present. Recorded ...
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Canyons of the Colorado, or The exploration of the Colorado River and its Canyons by John Wesley Powell
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John Wesley Powell was a pioneer American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist in the 19th Century. In 1869 he set out to explore the Colorado and the Grand Canyon. He gathered nine men, four boats and food for ten months and set out from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Passing through dangerous rapids, the group passed down the Green River to its confluence with the Colorado River (then also known as the Grand River upriver from the junction), near present-day Moab, Utah. The expedition’s ...
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State by state, host Ryan Bernsten and international guests explore perceptions of America via interviews with mayors, governors, and voters on both sides of the aisle from a 5-month journey through all 50 states. Take a trip through America to listen and to learn what's really happening in the USA. www.50statesofmind.org
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A hiker's podcast featuring stories from those who work and play in the outdoors, plus hike & brewery recommendations
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Veteran travel journalist, Jill Dutton, takes listeners around the globe to discover a sense of place through the stories of those she meets along the way. Each episode is an insider's look at a destination -- whether through the eyes of a chef, historian, distillery owner, fisherman, or farmer, each person we meet adds a rich layer to the narrative of culture and place. We'll dive deep into the hearts and souls of the places we visit, uncovering the hidden gems and untold stories that make ...
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Louisa, Chris, and Baxter. We are The Hunts. This podcast is our way of sharing recent adventures/stories from the road. Regular topics include camping, trip preparation, and general strategy for exploring and having fun in the outdoors. Currently living in Colorado and driving a 1979 International Scout II.
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On The Road with Mac and Molly - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)
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Thirty years ago -- in the second year of our marriage -- my husband Gene and I (with our toddler Brooke in tow) took -- what turned out to be -- a glorious two month motor trip across Canada and Alaska -- starting in Quebec and winding up in British Columbia. I still smile as I think of Gene shaving in our motor home’s rear view mirror on a cool morning by a pristine lake in Yukon Territory. I still cherish the extraordinary kindness of a farmer in Saskatchewan who rescued us from a ditch w ...
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Every Friday, State of Fear goes from state to state to uncover unusual or horrifying stories that tend to fly under the radar of other podcasts. Everything from cryptids to ghosts to demons to serial killers, if it's underreported we cover it. Is your morbid curiosity piqued? Follow us anywhere you get your podcasts to hear all the lesser-known, but just as frightening, tales of murderers, demonic possessions, and silver-suited chicken eaters you never knew existed. State of Fear Podcast, w ...
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By Brett Smith
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For westerners, watching the fires burn through Los Angeles in the middle of winter feels like deja vu. It was only four years ago that the Marshall Fire raged through the town of Louisville, outside Boulder, Colorado. That fire is now considered the most costly fire in Colorado history. But that deja vu is especially acute for those who survived t…
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The Modern West presents: United By Fire Episode 1
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36:41Wildfires are getting closer and closer to home. A new podcast by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science asks some really good questions about our relationship to fire in the American West. Like, can we learn to coexist with fire in the West? United By Fire explores our relationship with the land amid rapidly changing wildfire behavior in a world …
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Namibia, Africa: Skeleton Coast, Towering Dunes, Endangered Cheetahs
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25:29Send us a text Dr. Laurie Marker, the founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, shares her mission to save one of the world's most endangered big cats. Dr. Marker offers insights into the delicate balance of arid grassland ecosystems and the critical role these majestic creatures play. In a world where cheetah populations are declining, learn how i…
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By Brett Smith
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Hydrothermal Explosions: When Yellowstone Goes Boom!
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40:15What happens beneath Yellowstone is vast and varied. One of the most interesting geological phenomena found here is hydrothermal explosions. While they may not have a timetable like some of the iconic geysers, or the breathtaking colors of some pools, 2024’s sky-high event at Biscuit Basin put hydrothermal explosions on the map. Reading about this …
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Some think the cowboy has gone riding off into the sunset, never to return. But in our final episode, we hear stories of resilience and community pride. We return to Antonito, CO to hear how Aaron Abeyta started a school there to teach children that success doesn’t mean fleeing your hometown. It means staying to celebrate the unique heritage of the…
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By Brett Smith
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Wyoming helped develop western water law, including the very idea that public waters belong to all of us. But the state’s reluctance to update its laws has left ranchers scrambling to protect their streams and wells, as drought and water hoarding make water scarcer than ever.By Wyoming Public Media
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Refreshing Waterways, Waterfalls, Wineries Of New York's Finger Lakes
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16:08Send us a text There's so much more to New York than Manhattan. In this episode we'll discover the "hidden gems" of upstate and western New York's waterways: the serene beauty of the historic Erie Canal, the charm of villages nestled along the way, and the natural delights of the Finger Lakes, with its surrounding farms, vineyards and waterfalls. C…
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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy John Wesley Powell
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05 – From Green River City to the Flaming Gorge
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06 – From Flaming Gorge to the Gate of Lodore
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08 – From Echo Park to the Mouth of the Uinta
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Top Travel Destinations for 2025: Huaraz (Peru), Okinawa (Japan), Paris, Greenland, West Papua (Indonesia), and More
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1:02:56It’s that time of year again—our annual Top Destinations episode is back! Host Bruce Wallin ventured to Virtuoso’s annual Travel Week in Las Vegas to ask top luxury travel experts what destination they were most excited about for 2025. In this episode, he is joined by friend of the pod, the travel journalist Jackie Caradonio, to unpack a meticulous…
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09 – From the Mouth of the Uinta River to the Junction of Grand and Green
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10 – From the Junction of the Grand and Green to the Mouth of the Little Colorado
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11 – From the Little Colorado to the Foot of the Grand Canyon
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12 – The Rio Virgen and the Uinkaret Mountains
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The Wide Open: Five Billboards Outside Livingston, Montana
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44:54The Endangered Species Act helped bring the Yellowstone-area grizzly population back from the brink of extinction. It also sparked controversy over a question that looms over more species than just grizzly bears: How do we balance the needs of endangered wildlife with the needs of humans?By Wyoming Public Media
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Life after dead pool with Zak Podmore
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1:03:46Today we dive into an illuminating conversation between Morgan Wagoner, Western Landowners Alliance's Western Water Program Director, and Zak Podmore, author of Life After Deadpool: Lake Powell's Last Days and the Rebirth of the Colorado River. Together, they explore topics like the Colorado River’s massive silt deposits, mud volcanoes and ever-res…
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The Past, Present, and Future of Grizzly Bear Conservation
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48:27What would Greater Yellowstone be like without the grizzly bear? Once upon a time, we were close to answering that question. Today, these grizzly bears represent one of the greatest conservation success stories. Going forward, we want to make sure that grizzlies can continue to thrive on the landscape long into the future. In Greater Yellowstone, f…
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A few years ago, the May family set off on a trailblazing path to protect their land, and the carbon it stores, by selling carbon credits on the global market. By promising to never plow the land, the Mays store carbon and protect native wildlife. But with diminishing margins and the looming threat of fire, the road hasn’t been easy.…
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By Brett Smith
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Best Bits Of This Year's Places I Remember Episodes!
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24:08Send us a text Captivating travel memories from 2024, featuring guests who share unique adventures and insights. These include: Andre Van Ketz with a road trip around Cape Town, where whale watching becomes an unforgettable experience. Lila Kresic-Djurek tells of Spanish visitors falling in love with Croatia's wine and cuisine, while Harry Mitsitis…
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By Brett Smith
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The Rardins are father and son cowboys watching climate change threaten their way of life. They’ve given up on the old idea of “get big or get out” and joined the regenerative ranching movement. Inspired by how bison improve the land, they raise cattle to protect grasses and reduce emissions. But for many, it's still a financial risk.…
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Funding agriculture businesses on a mission with Dan Miller of Steward
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49:43Today we sit down with Dan Miller, the founder and CEO of Steward, a regenerative agriculture finance firm. Dan founded Steward to combine his background in finance, real estate, and technology with his passion for agriculture, which stems from his maternal family who have been farming on the eastern shore of Maryland since the 1880s. Find the show…
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By Brett Smith
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Ranchers are having a really hard time these days. They’ve got more drought, more conflict, expensive land, high rates of suicide, just to name a few. But this fall the University of Wyoming launched a new agricultural leadership degree. The goal is to re-envision the rancher of the future. This summer, a Wyoming kid named Ethan Mills became the fi…
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Send us a text Discover Wyoming's stunning natural landscapes and rich culture with Ryan Hauck, Executive Director of Cody Yellowstone. From the eruptions of Old Faithful to the vistas of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. We also journey through the Shoshone Forest, and discuss the diverse wildlife that inhabit these lands, including tips on securin…
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ICE Chief of Staff Michael Lumpkin Speaks on the Record About Conditions Inside Detention Centers, the Treatment of LGBTQ+ Detainees, and More
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21:01In our final episode of the series on ICE and gender, series co-editor Fernanda Santos interviews ICE Chief of Staff Michael Lumpkin to talk about ICE’s mission, what some see as strategic pitfalls, the treatment of trans migrants at detention centers, and the challenges and limitations of an overloaded system. Find an annotated transcript at our w…
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Why Transgender Immigrants Don’t Need Allies, They Need Accomplices
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29:55Transgender migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. experience higher rates of sexual, physical, and emotional mistreatment while in ICE detention. In this roundtable, moderated by series creator Juleyka Lantigua, a trans immigration lawyer and a researcher expand on how ICE policies and procedures harm trans immigrants. They also make the case for not…
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Angel Island, and Why the U.S. Has Historically Used Islands to Isolate, Process, and Deter Immigrants
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30:26We take a deeper look at the creation and enduring legacy of the country’s first detention center, Angel Island, and examine how the past reflects the complexities of today’s immigration matrix. Reporter Andrea Gutierrez visits Angel Island and hears from a Chinese descendant whose ancestor fought against her deportation in the 1920’s. Find an anno…
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Mothers Seeking Asylum Face Much More Than Documentation Challenges
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32:57Many make the dangerous trek across South and Central America to arrive at the U.S. border to seek asylum and safely. But for some mothers, reaching the country is where their hardships begin. Reporter Inés Rénique connects with two immigrant mothers in NYC whose journeys only intensified as they sacrifice and work to support their families after a…
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This Wyoming Lawyer Is Creating a Legal Safety Net for Asylum Seekers
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31:25In states with large immigrant populations, it’s easy to find an immigration lawyer. But in Wyoming, attorney Rosie Read’s nonprofit firm, the Wyoming Immigrant Advocacy Project, is a pioneer. Reporter Héctor Alejandro Arzate sees firsthand how Rosie’s work changes lives. Find an annotated transcript at our website here.Find more information—includ…
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Accusations and Denials About the Treatment of Trans Migrants in ICE Custody, Part 2
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17:41Vicky, a trans migrant from Honduras who came to the US seeking asylum, was placed in an ICE detention center set up to support LGBTQ+ detainees. But she says the so-called “trans pod” only added to her isolation, anxiety, and the dehumanization she felt. At the Louisiana ICE Detention Center she says she experienced civil rights violations. Vicky …
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Accusations and Denials About the Treatment of Trans Migrants in ICE Custody, Part 1
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23:22Detainees at ICE detention centers have long reported a lack of basic necessities, like edible food and potable water—but for transgender migrants, something as basic as physical safety can seem questionable. Vicky, a trans woman from Honduras, shares her story. Facing harassment after being housed with male detainees, she was placed in “isolation”…
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Why These Afghan Women Had to Re-Learn to Be Mothers as Refugees in the US
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31:08Moving to the US as an immigrant from another country can sometimes take years. But in 2021, after the US’s disastrous exit from Afghanistan, many Afghans' safety and futures were upended overnight, leaving some with no choice but to abandon their homes in a rushed exodus. Reporter Adreanna Rodriguez has the story of two women who find themselves e…
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Migrants Risk Their Lives During Hunger Strikes Inside ICE Detention, Part 2
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29:09In California, force-feeding detainees on hunger strike is illegal, but in Texas it’s legal. In part two of this mini-series, investigative reporter Jesse Alejandro Cottrell speaks with a former ICE detainee about the conditions inside ICE detention, the hunger strike he led, and the legality and morality of force-feeding strikers. Find an annotate…
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