Contributor Christine Peterson spoke with many of the U.S. Forest Service and Department of Interior employees who lost their jobs on Friday in the latest round of cuts to the federal workforce. She explains who lost their jobs, the reason given, and what it means for anyone who hunts, fishes, or recreates on federal public lands.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

Produced and hosted by executive editor Natalie Krebs.

Guest is OL contributor Christine Peterson.

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