Great Basin Desert Episodes
Investigating the high-elevation, sagebrush-covered Great Basin Desert, the challenges of water extraction, and the impact of military expansion, mining, and climate change on its arid landscapes.
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Oct. 3, 2025
S4E37: Desert Communities and United Fronts: Building a Cross-Desert Protection Movement
A 1,600-mile journey from the Mojave through Tucson to El Paso reveals shared threats, passionate local defenders and the possibility of a cross-desert movement built through relationships and regular communication.
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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.