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Inside This Podcast Episodes

Giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at 90 Miles from Needles, including the people, stories, and challenges involved in creating a podcast dedicated to desert advocacy and protection.
S4E35: Silencing the Left: The Fight for Truth and Justice in Uncertain Times
Sept. 19, 2025

S4E35: Silencing the Left: The Fight for Truth and Justice in Uncertain Times

Chris discusses the fallout from media control and recent political events, emphasizing the need for grassroots support and engagement. The episode touches on the struggles small media outlets face against corporate control and authoritarian tendencies, urging listeners to spread the word.
90 Miles from Needles' Schedule update!
July 1, 2025

90 Miles from Needles' Schedule update!

Chris shares a crucial update on the show's release schedule, shifting new episodes to Fridays for better work-life balance. Previously released on Tuesdays, this change allows Chris to reclaim weekends and connect with family while continuing to advocate for desert conservation. Expressing gratitu…
Teaser: a quick update
Feb. 11, 2025

Teaser: a quick update

In this episode of "90 Miles from Needles," Chris provides listeners with an update on the state of the podcast. Despite a minor setback due to illness, Chris emphasizes the importance of authentic desert protection content w...
Season Four coming soon!
Jan. 6, 2025

Season Four coming soon!

Explore the vital efforts in desert conservation with the return of "90 Miles from Needles: The Desert Protection Podcast." Season four kicks off on January 14th. We explore the profound impact the desert has on global enviro...
S3E12: Our 50th Episode
April 25, 2024

S3E12: Our 50th Episode

In this 50th episode of "90 Miles from Needles," host Chris Clarke reflects on the importance of protecting the desert and the need for more desert activists. He discusses the challenges faced by the desert, including resourc...
S2E15: On Giving Tuesday, Make a Difference for the Desert
Nov. 27, 2023

S2E15: On Giving Tuesday, Make a Difference for the Desert

Summary: Chris discusses the challenges that the deserts will face in 2024, including increased utility scale development of renewable energy, the threat of lithium mining, and the continuation of border policies that waive e...
S2E13: Dealing With Loss
Oct. 23, 2023

S2E13: Dealing With Loss

It's been a minute since we published an episode, in part because Chris and Alicia have had complicated lives. Here's how we contend with bad news inside and out of the desert: we go to ground in the desert. Become a desert d...
S2E9: What We Got Wrong About the Desert
June 13, 2023

S2E9: What We Got Wrong About the Desert

We spend a lot of time correcting misapprehensions about the desert. But don't get the impression we think we're flawless! We've made our share of mistakes about the desert as well. In this episode, we share some of the thing...
S1E18 Chris is Stressed Out + Some Good News
Sept. 21, 2022

S1E18 Chris is Stressed Out + Some Good News

We're not going to be able to save the desert if we self-immolate. Alicia reads Chris the riot act about taking time to enjoy the desert without being preoccupied by saving it. He responds by heading to the Colorado River. Al...
Welcome to 90 Miles from Needles! Our inaugural episode
Jan. 1, 2022

Welcome to 90 Miles from Needles! Our inaugural episode

In this first episode, Chris and Alicia head out to Sand Draw, a beautiful and vibrant bit of desert dry wash woodland in the Mojave Desert that almost became an industrial sacrifice zone for the energy industry. It's a good ...
Season 0 Episode 4: About Chris Clarke
Dec. 6, 2021

Season 0 Episode 4: About Chris Clarke

In this episode, Alicia points out that despite Chris's delusions of popularity, there are people who don't know who he is. Hilarity ensues. Transcript Season 0, Episode 4: Who is Chris? Chris Clarke: This podcast is made pos...
Trailer 2, Season 0: Introducing Alicia Pike
July 29, 2021

Trailer 2, Season 0: Introducing Alicia Pike

On a visit to Bonanza Spring, threatened by the Cadiz corporation's plan to mine desert groundwater for profit, Alicia Pike talks about what she hopes to bring to 90MFN as cohost. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nin...
Season 0 Episode 1: Trailer for 90 Miles from Needles
June 29, 2021

Season 0 Episode 1: Trailer for 90 Miles from Needles

A brief description of what we'll be doing with the podcast, partly to answer questions and partly to get practice with our equipment. All flaws and glitches included for transparency's sake. Support the show (https://www.pat...