Texas Episodes
Exploring the desert regions of Texas, such as Big Bend and the Chihuahuan Desert, and the threats they face from oil and gas drilling, border wall expansion, and climate change.
April 3, 2026
S5E10: ¡No al muro! Big Bend Neighbors Fight Proposed Border Wall
Chris Clarke and Laiken Jordahl of the Center for Biological Diversity, discuss the campaign against proposed border wall expansions in the Big Bend region of West Texas. The episode explores the wall's potential impact on communities, ecosystems, and wildlife. Discover grassroots efforts uniting d…
Jan. 16, 2026
S5E2: Cross-Border Conservation in the Big Bend Ecoregion
Join host Chris Clarke as he explores the inspiring vision of establishing a transboundary network of protected areas across the US-Mexico border with guest Rick LoBello, Education and Conservation Director at the El Paso Zoo. Chris and Rick discuss efforts to connect Big Bend National Park with ne…
Oct. 3, 2025
S4E37: Desert Communities and United Fronts: Building a Cross-Desert Protection Movement
Chris Clarke embarks on a journey to the Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta in El Paso, sharing insights from his travels and engaging encounters. He highlights the importance of desert protection, discussing his experiences with passionate advocates across diverse desert communities. Chris explores the sign…
March 11, 2025
S4E7: The Southwest's Hidden Urban Histories with Kyle Paoletta
Join host Chris Clarke for an insightful discussion with journalist Kyle Paoletta about his book "American Oasis: Finding the Future in the Cities of the Southwest." Explore surprising histories and contemporary challenges of cities like Albuquerque, Las Vegas, and El Paso, and their role in shapin…
Oct. 22, 2024
S3E31: Return of the Lobo: Restoring Texas' Mexican Wolves
About the Guest(s): Chris Clarke is the host of the "90 Miles from Needles: The Desert Protection Podcast." He brings a wealth of knowledge about wildlife and conservation topics, particularly relating to the American Southwe...
May 7, 2024
S3E14: Saving El Paso's Rio Bosque Wetlands
Episode Summary: In this thought-provoking episode of "90 Miles from Needles," host Chris Clarke engages with Jon Rezendes to explore the rich ecological landscape and current environmental threats facing the Chihuahuan Deser...
March 6, 2024
S3E7: Saving the Chihuahuan Desert with Frontera Land Alliance
Discover the beauty and biodiversity of the Chihuahuan Desert in this episode of "90 Miles from Needles, the Desert Protection Podcast." Host Chris Clarke explores the challenges of conserving this vast desert, primarily loca...