Baja Episodes
Exploring the desert landscapes of Baja California and Baja California Sur, from towering cardón cacti and fantastic boojums to remote coastal dunes, and the conservation challenges posed by tourism, development, and climate change.
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Aug. 7, 2026
S5E25: The Vaquita Can Still Recover
Only a handful of vaquitas have recently been observed, but the species doesn't have to be doomed. Lorenzo Rojas-Bracho explains why these desert porpoises remain capable of recovery, and what must change to keep them alive.
Guest: Lorenzo Rojas-Bracho
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July 18, 2025
S4E23: Desert Bucket List: 9 Destinations You Must See
Prompted by the loss of the Grand Canyon Lodge, Chris shares nine desert destinations he hopes to experience—from Kofa and El Pinacate to the Ruby Mountains and the Wave—and reflects on visiting while we can.
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March 18, 2025
S4E8: Plan Sonora: The New Face of Green Colonialism
Journalist Caroline Tracey explains Plan Sonora's solar, lithium, gas pipeline and logistics projects—and how a purported green transition can transfer environmental costs to Indigenous and Mexican communities.
Guest: Caroline Tracey