In this episode, I interview Josh Schlossberg, a forest advocate, coordinator of the Eco-Integrity Alliance, and eco-horror writer. Josh discusses the complexities of forest management and the profound challenges that come with advocating for public lands. We critically examine the role of propaganda and biased journalism in shaping public opinion on wildfire management. Josh shares his experience with public records requests that reveal disinformation campaigns and discusses how political and financial motivations influence land management policies in his home state of Colorado and beyond. Josh also emphasizes the importance of creating independent media to counteract mainstream narratives.

00:20 The Role of Propaganda in Wildfire Management

01:58 Debating Forest Management Science

06:24 Challenges in Advocacy and Media

10:16 Josh's Journey into Advocacy

23:23 Eco Horror Fiction and Advocacy

28:38 Philosophical Reflections on Nature and Humanity

36:31 Wildfire Fatalities vs. Vending Machines

37:28 Eco Integrity Alliance and Wildfire Pretense Logging

38:46 Forest Fire Malfeasance Report

41:57 Public Records Request and Disinformation

46:10 Coordination and Conspiracy in Wildfire Management

48:05 Trump's Logging Policies and Public Reaction

59:47 Challenges in Media Coverage and Advocacy

01:12:51 Concluding Thoughts on Public Lands

https://news.mongabay.com/2025/08/old-forests-new-fires-and-a-scientific-standoff-over-active-management/

https://coloradosmokescreen.org/forest-fire-malfeasance/

https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/08/12/mislead-coloradans-wildfire-science/

https://eco-integrityalliance.org/

https://joshsworstnightmare.com/

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