Colorado Plateau Episodes
Highlighting the dramatic red rock landscapes and unique desert ecosystems of the Colorado Plateau, including threats to sacred Indigenous lands, uranium mining, and public land protections.
March 6, 2026
S5E7: The Battle for Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
Chris Clarke hosts a timely conversation with Dr. Jackie Grant, Executive Director of Grand Staircase Escalante Partners, about the potential impacts of a new congressional effort to overturn the monument's management plan. The management plan's erosion could threaten Grand Staircase Escalante Nati…
Feb. 13, 2026
S5E5: From Nuclear Waste to Restoring Glen Canyon
Journalist Zak Podmore joins us to explore nuclear waste storage proposals in southeastern Utah, revealing concerns about the environmental and cultural impact on indigenous lands. Podmore discusses his book "Life After Dead Pool," detailing the transformation of Glen Canyon as Lake Powell diminish…
June 10, 2025
S4E18: Resilience & Resistance in Navajo Country
Chris Clarke hosts a compelling discussion with Diné activist Davina Smith on the significance of the Bears Ears National Monument.