Range
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago -Range: Stories and Trailblazers of the New American West, created by Amy Westervelt and Julia Ritchey. A revolving cast of Western reporter co-hosts join to dig into the stories and people who embody the outlaw spirit of the West, ranging from the startups of Silicon Valley to the cowboy poets of the mountain West.
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West Coast Crabs Are the Next Climate Fight
May 27, 2019 03:24 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBAn Amy & Julia reunion! Julia joins to talk about a complicated web of issues facing West Coast crab fishermen, driven primarily by warming oceans and unprecedented changes to ocean conditions. To hear the rest of the story, check out fanlink.to/drilled
Introducing Peace of Mind
January 11, 2019 17:00 - 3 minutes - 5.38 MBWhile we work on episodes for another season of Range, check out Peace of Mind with Bhi Bhiman, launching January 18th on the Critical Frequency network. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/peace-of-mind-with-bhi-bhiman/id1442629466?mt=2
Introducing Drilled
January 05, 2019 23:42 - 3 minutes - 4.24 MBToday we bring you a quick preview of another Critical Frequency podcast: Drilled, a true-crime podcast about climate change. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drilled/id1439735906?mt=2
An Old West Take on Grass-Fed Ranching
December 23, 2018 06:11 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBMeet Norris Albaugh, whose Old Testament-inspired ways have him ranching more sustainably than most, and keeping the family ranch afloat doing it. (more info: www.albaughranch.com) Episode sponsor: Zola - visit zola.com/range to start your FREE wedding website and get $50 off your wedding registry.
Hot nights, massive fires, and the wildland-urban interface
November 30, 2018 07:55 - 16 minutes - 22 MBOn the heels of yet another catastrophic fire season in the West, we take a look at why fires are worsening, from climate change to forest management practices, development, and more. Episode sponsor: Zola - visit zola.com/range to start your free wedding website and also get $50 off your registry on Zola
Caleen Sisk, the Run4Salmon and the Relationship between Water, Salmon, and Native American History in the West
November 07, 2018 21:34 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBNow in its third year, the Run4Salmon is a 300-mile trek on foot, motorboat, bikes, horses and kayaks from the mouth of the Sacramento River, north to Shasta Lake, to send out prayers and raise awareness about their fight. It’s led by Winnemem Wintu chief Caleen Sisk, and is meant to be a spiritual journey to stop the Shasta Dam heightening, and bring back nearly extinct salmon.
Nevada's Legal Brothels, and a New Effort to Shut Them Down
October 31, 2018 05:06 - 32 minutes - 44 MBAn initiative on the ballot in Lyon County, NV this November will ask residents to vote on whether or not they want to revoke the county's brothel licenses. All of the county's brothels were owned by Dennis Hof, who died on October 16th. In this episode we talk to one of Hof's working ladies and visit The Mustang Ranch to get a better sense of Nevada's legal brothels and their history. Episode sponsor: Casper Mattresses -- For $50 off select mattresses visit casper.com/range and use Range at...
HipCamp CEO Alyssa Ravasio on Her Mission to Get People Outside
October 06, 2018 23:00 - 20 minutes - 38.3 MBFrustrated with the online camping registration process, Alyssa Ravasio taught herself to code at 26, then launched HipCamp to streamline the process. She quickly realized the camping system had another problem: not enough sites, and state and national parks were losing more all the time. She came up with a solution that is revolutionizing American camping. Learn more about The North Face She Moves Mountains initiative: https://www.thenorthface.com/featured/she-moves-mountains.html
Photographer Laurel Golio on Running an All-women Outdoor Photo Crew
October 06, 2018 13:43 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MBFor The North Face She Moves Mountains campaign, photographer Laurel Golio put together an all-women team to shoot some of the company's amazing women athletes. It's an unusual thing in photography and here she tells us how it worked and why it matters. For more on She Moves Mountains, visit: https://www.thenorthface.com/featured/she-moves-mountains.html
Brown Girls Climb Founder Bethany Lebewitz on Who Gets to Be an Explorer, Why, and How to Expand that Universe
October 05, 2018 11:21 - 15 minutes - 28.8 MBIn the 3rd installment of The North Face She Moves Mountains series, we profile Bethany Lebewitz, founder of Brown Girls Climb. Bethany found rockclimbing while traveling, but back home in the U.S., she realized that most climbers didn't look like her. When she started tagging her photos #browngirlsclimb she found and connected a large and growing community of WOC climbers. For more on the She Moves Mountains campaign: https://www.thenorthface.com/featured/she-moves-mountains.html
Ski Mountaineer Hilaree Nelson on Defeating Everything from Everest to Doubt, Depression, and Mom Guilt
October 02, 2018 22:32 - 42 minutes - 78.6 MBThe list of "first woman to"s following Hilaree Nelson's name are too many to fit in a podcast description. Just this month, at 45, she became the first person to ski down Mount Lhotse, a sister peak to Everest & the 4th highest mountain in the world. The woman is a machine. She's also a person who thinks deeply about what it means to be human. In the 2nd The North Face's She Moves Mountains episode, we get deep and go big. For more info visit: https://www.thenorthface.com/featured/she-moves-...
Rock Climber Emily Harrington on Embracing Fear, Giving Up, and Freeclimbing El Capitan
September 26, 2018 02:09 - 25 minutes - 47.4 MBPresented by The North Face as part of its She Moves Mountains series, in this episode we profile rock climber Emily Harrington. Harrington spent the first decade or so of her career trying not to be afraid because she thought it was girly. Now one of the best climbers in the world, Harrington has learned to see fear and doubt as driving forces. They've propelled her to summit Everest, freeclimb El Capitan, and more. More from The North Face: https://www.thenorthface.com/featured/she-moves-m...
The Role of Ethnic Markets in Addressing Food Insecurity
September 13, 2018 16:10 - 17 minutes - 40.6 MBIntroducing The Fifty One! In this episode we give Range listeners a little preview of The Fifty One with a West Coast episode on how San Diego's ethnic markets are helping to solve the food desert problem, but are often ignored in policy discussions about how to improve access to healthy food. You can see more here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifty-one/id1361701448?mt=2
Mauna Kea and the Fight for Hawaiian Sovereignty
September 05, 2018 09:24 - 13 minutes - 30.8 MBThe Hawaiian sovereignty movement has been picking up steam the past few years, catalyzed in part by a protest to protect the sacred mountain of Mauna Kea from development. In this episode, we speak to one of the leaders of that movement about what's behind it, and ahead of it.
Three Women Hope to Swing a Republican Stronghold in the Mountain West
June 01, 2018 08:14 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBThe Democrat primary in California District 4 has become fairly dramatic in recent months as three first-time candidates, all women under 40, vie for a shot to take on incumbent Tom McClintock in one of California's reddest districts.
The Real CIs of Nevada County
May 30, 2018 05:05 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBWe're headed into election season and in the Mountain West that means dramatic races for things that we sometimes forget are even elected offices. In this episode, Sarah Miller, a writer and editor with Popula magazine, joins us to dig deep into the story of two would-be DAs, a cop known for bad warrants, and how shifting cannabis laws are changing the political and legal landscape in this part of the country.
Introducing ... Bearcat!
March 21, 2018 02:26 - 18 minutes - 25 MBIn this special crossover episode, we introduce you to Bearcat, a new podcast distributed by our network, Critical Frequency. Bearcat's debut episode features someone Range listeners might appreciate: Rita Collins, the Montana-based purveyor of the country's first traveling bookstore.
Bonus Episode - A Western Hydrologist on the Politicization of Climate Science
March 20, 2018 17:24 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBBrian McInerney, a hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Utah, traces the politicization of climate change, how surprised scientists were to see people accusing them of bias, and what the difference is between climate and weather.
The Fascinating (and Toxic) History of Ski Resorts
February 14, 2018 19:39 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBWhen millions of people hit the slopes each year at ski resorts throughout the West, they probably don't realize that, nine times out of ten, they're skiing on abandoned mine sites. In this episode we look at the fascinating intersecting history of mining and skiing in the West, and how resorts are handling their past and preparing for their futures today. Note: When contacted for comment on the case pending against United Park City Mines, the EPA said it does not comment on active litigation.
The Fascinating (and Toxic) History of Ski Resorts
February 14, 2018 19:39 - 29 minutesWhen millions of people hit the slopes each year at ski resorts throughout the West, they probably don't realize that, nine times out of ten, they're skiing on abandoned mine sites. In this episode we look at the fascinating intersecting history of mining and skiing in the West, and how resorts are handling their past and preparing for their futures today. Note: When contacted for comment on the case pending against United Park City Mines, the EPA said it does not comment on active litigation.
Are Californians Being Priced Off the Beach?
December 31, 2017 20:23 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBThe California Coastal Commission was formed in the 1970s to balance development goals with public rights to the beach. In recent decades, as our guest host Jill Replogle discovered, public access to the beach has moved beyond development questions. A recent survey found that 90% of Californians love the beach and want access to it, but more than 60% also said there are various economic and class barriers to getting there.
Nevada's Weed "Emergency"
July 17, 2017 22:16 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this bonus episode, Julia heads back to Reno for a visit and we dig into the details of Nevada's nascent recreational marijuana industry, whether there's really a "state of emergency" around the state's weed supplies, and what Attorney General Jeff Sessions might do to the industry down the road.
Desert love, the original tiny homes, and Joan Didion's West
July 11, 2017 21:10 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBOne of the many unique aspects of the West is the presence -- still, even with more and more people moving here -- of so much wide open space. And that pioneering spirit lingers on, with small pockets of people forging new communities in these spaces. In this episode San Diego-based public radio reporter Megan Burks joins us to look at some of the eccentric desert communities in California and how big thinkers there have brought new ideas back into the cities.
Made in the West
June 08, 2017 04:50 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this episode we follow a new California clothing company, Eight & Sand, as they navigate the challenges and benefits of setting up a manufacturing operation in the West.
The Slums of Lake Tahoe
April 06, 2017 17:09 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBAffordable housing is an issue throughout the West (and the country), but we typically hear most often about dire circumstances in cities like LA, Seattle, or San Francisco. Small towns struggle to house residents too, and that holds doubly true for tourist towns where the wealth gap tends to widen. In this episode we dig into Lake Tahoe, best known for its beaches and billionaires, and learn about how the region is struggling to provide housing for its crucial workforce.
Range Update: The Strawberries of Wrath
February 26, 2017 17:18 - 21 minutesIn this Season 2 update, Amy and Julia explain their long hiatus, what they've been up to and how a Trump presidency may affect the American West.
Range Update: The Strawberries of Wrath
February 26, 2017 17:18 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this Season 2 update, Amy and Julia explain their long hiatus, what they've been up to and how a Trump presidency may affect the American West.
Our National Parks are Very Old and Very White — Can They Survive?
November 04, 2016 05:42 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBOn episode two of season two of Range Podcast, we explore why the U.S. National Park System, celebrating its centennial this year, has struggled to attract more diverse visitors and staff. Also, Julia visits Yosemite National Park in California for the first time and — in between naps — finds signs of hope for a more inclusive park system.
Season 2, Episode 1: The Women in Tech Episode
October 13, 2016 06:20 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBIn honor of Ada Lovelace Day we're launching season two of Range podcast with a look at women in tech, including the story of a female software engineer who has adapted to life as the lone female on her particular planet, and a look at where virtual reality could take gender biases. All with our particular West Coast bent, naturally.
Black Lives Matter: Racial Politics in the West
August 23, 2016 02:24 - 20 minutes - 28 MBAmid increasing reports of police shootings and racial injustice, Black Lives Matter versus All Lives Matter, police versus people of color, we take a look at what racial divides exist in the west. Is growing up black in the West different from the experience elsewhere in the country? How does the unwillingness of West Coast progressives to admit to white privilege or acknowledge racial biases affect the experience of African Americans in the West? We dig into all of that and more with our co...
The Cult of Tesla: What Makes Tesla Fanboys Tick
May 20, 2016 15:48 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThere have been gearheads and car guys for as long as there have been cars, but Tesla has developed a whole new level of groupies. In this episode of Range podcast — our last episode of Season 1 — we dig into what makes a Tesla fanboy, and what it is about both Tesla and Elon Musk that has attracted such fierce devotion from so many people.
Out of Bounds: Lessons from Avalanche Season
May 18, 2016 19:01 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBBackcountry skiing is one of the few sectors of the winter sports industry seeing any growth. But with this backcountry boom comes an uptick in the number of human-caused avalanches, resulting in several injuries and deaths this winter. We ask the experts why backcountry has gotten so popular and what we learned from the Sierra Nevada's ski season.
Out of Bounds: Lessons from Avalanche Season
May 18, 2016 19:01 - 12 minutesBackcountry skiing is one of the few sectors of the winter sports industry seeing any growth. But with this backcountry boom comes an uptick in the number of human-caused avalanches, resulting in several injuries and deaths this winter. We ask the experts why backcountry has gotten so popular and what we learned from the Sierra Nevada's ski season.
Pros to Bros
April 25, 2016 20:38 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBThe X Games have been around for a little over 20 years now and some of extreme sports' first generation of stars are grappling with something pro athletes have had to navigate forever: transitioning into normal life. In this episode of Range podcast, we talk to some Western athletes (including Megan Pischke and Cody Townsend) about their transition, and sit down with sports psychologist Rob Gaffney for his take, too.
The 21st Century Prospector of Storey County
April 20, 2016 15:01 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this bonus episode of Range Podcast, real estate tycoon and Mustang Ranch owner Lance Gilman tells us how he took a desolate mountain range in rural Nevada and turned it into the state's best bet for a tech boom, drawing startups and larger companies like Tesla, Amazon and Switch to an unlikely corner of the Wild West.
Hooked on a Feeling: The Booming Biz of Medical Marijuana
March 22, 2016 21:14 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBMore than 23 states have legalized medical marijuana and nine more are considering it. On the latest episode of Range Podcast, we meet a woman who moved across the country to join the Western-led cannabis boom. We also stop by an Oregon dispensary for, um, research.
The Showgirl Must Go On
February 29, 2016 14:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBThe last showgirl epic closed this month in Las Vegas. We look at the fading industry of showgirls and Old Hollywood revues and what they meant to the casino capitals of the West.
The Birthday Gift that Keeps on Taking: Comedian W. Kamau Bell on Racism and Progressive Politics in the West
February 22, 2016 14:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBLast year on his birthday, comedian W. Kamau Bell got kicked out of the Elmwood Cafe, in Berkeley, for talking to his white wife and her friends. In this bonus episode, he talks about what happened after that incident, how it continues to affect his life (and career), and what he's planning to do about it now that the restaurant's owner has stopped returning his emails.
Keep Tahoe Fed: Food Resiliency in the West
February 15, 2016 14:00 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBHow do you build a sustainable food movement in an area with a three-month growing season? In this episode of Range Podcast, we look at food hubs, growing domes and doomsday prepping around Lake Tahoe.
Cowboy Poets and Songsters: A Postcard from the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
February 08, 2016 14:00 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBGrammy Award-winning Dom Flemons teaches us how to play the bones and Texas poet Purly Gates recounts a harrowing experience with an axe in this special dispatch from the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada.
Coyote Ugly: The Rural-Urban Clash Over Hunting Contests
February 01, 2016 13:30 - 13 minutes - 31 MBIn our second episode of Range Podcast, we look at the cultural divide over coyote hunting competitions in the West. Spurred by success in California, animal rights advocates in Nevada have been pushing for a ban on these events.
Pioneer Women: Pushing Boundaries in the Ski Industry
January 18, 2016 14:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MBIn the first episode of Range Podcast, we talk to entrepreneur Jen Gurecki of Coalition Snow about the challenges of making skis that don't suck for women. Sexism in the ski industry is a hot topic thanks to Lynsey Dyer who made a documentary on marginalized professional lady skiers.
Pioneer Women: Pushing Boundaries in the Ski Industry
January 18, 2016 14:00 - 15 minutesIn the first episode of Range Podcast, we talk to entrepreneur Jen Gurecki of Coalition Snow about the challenges of making skis that don't suck for women. Sexism in the ski industry is a hot topic thanks to Lynsey Dyer who made a documentary on marginalized professional lady skiers.
Welcome to Range Podcast!
December 24, 2015 00:02 - 1 minute - 2.23 MBHowdy! This is Julia Ritchey and Amy Westervelt, co-hosts of the new podcast Range. We'll be bringing you stories of the new American West throughout 2016. Here's a small taste of what we have in store for you. Please subscribe and tell all your friends.