CWP’s Go West, Young Podcast, recorded live at Second Street Brewery’s Rufina Taproom in Santa Fe, New Mexico!

Guests

* Stephanie Garcia Richard, New Mexico State Lands Commissioner* Governor Brian Vallo, Acoma Pueblo* Todd Leahy, Deputy Secretary, New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department* Paul Reed, Preservation Archaeologist, Archaeology Southwest

History

* The Trinity Nuclear Test, 1945* The Roswell Incident, 1947

Host/writer: Aaron WeissLive tour producer: Lauren BogardLive show support: Andre Miller & Hannah RiderFeedback: [email protected]Music: Purple Planet

In the latest episode of CWP’s Go West, Young Podcast, Marc Rehmann of the Law of the Land project at the Center for American Progress and Jesse Prentice-Dunn, policy director at the Center for Western Priorities, join us for a big-picture look at the Interior Department under Secretary David Bernhardt.

* The Bernhardt Doctrine: Dismissing Rules and Dodging Oversight* The Drilling and Mining Industry Wishlist

News

* Whistleblower says he was pressured by Trump administration to reverse environmental decision* Bernhardt’s meetings heighten concerns of political meddling on Arizona development* Political shenanigans invalidate permit for mega-development

History

* Wyoming becomes a state

Host/producer: Aaron WeissFeedback: [email protected]Music: Purple PlanetPhoto: Wyoming’s Jonah oil field, EcoFlight

In the latest episode of CWP’s Go West, Young Podcast, Marc Rehmann of the Law of the Land project at the Center for American Progress and Jesse Prentice-Dunn, policy director at the Center for Western Priorities, join us for a big-picture look at the Interior Department under Secretary David Bernhardt.

* The Bernhardt Doctrine: Dismissing Rules and Dodging Oversight* The Drilling and Mining Industry Wishlist

News

* Whistleblower says he was pressured by Trump administration to reverse environmental decision* Bernhardt’s meetings heighten concerns of political meddling on Arizona development* Political shenanigans invalidate permit for mega-development

History

* Wyoming becomes a state

Host/producer: Aaron WeissFeedback: [email protected]Music: Purple PlanetPhoto: Wyoming’s Jonah oil field, EcoFlight

Journalist and river guide Heather Hansman talks about her new book Downriver: Into the Future of Water in the West, which is equal parts adventure memoir and policy study. To write the book, Hansman solo rafted the entire length of the Green River through Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah.

Go West, Young Podcast will be in Santa Fe for a live episode in mid-July. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for details.

News

* Court throws out Interior approval of Cadiz pipeline* EPA adopts new FOIA rules with no public input

History

* The final chapter for Route 66

Host/producer: Aaron WeissFeedback: [email protected]Music: Purple PlanetPhoto: Bowknot Bend on the Green River in Utah, Wikimedia Commons

Journalist and river guide Heather Hansman talks about her new book Downriver: Into the Future of Water in the West, which is equal parts adventure memoir and policy study. To write the book, Hansman solo rafted the entire length of the Green River through Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah.

Go West, Young Podcast will be in Santa Fe for a live episode in mid-July. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for details.

News

* Court throws out Interior approval of Cadiz pipeline* EPA adopts new FOIA rules with no public input

History

* The final chapter for Route 66

Host/producer: Aaron WeissFeedback: [email protected]Music: Purple PlanetPhoto: Bowknot Bend on the Green River in Utah, Wikimedia Commons

In the first live episode of our summer road tour, a conversation about the growing impact of the outdoor recreation industry on conservation in America.

Guests

* Nathan Fey, director of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office* New Mexico State Representative Angelica Rubio* Meghan Wolf, Environmental Activism Manager, Patagonia

News

* Trump administration delayed documents related to Yellowstone superintendent’s ouster

History

* Red Rocks amphitheater is dedicated

Host: Aaron WeissRoad tour producer: Lauren BogardFeedback: [email protected]Music: Purple PlanetPhoto: Lucy Livesay

In the first live episode of our summer road tour, a conversation about the growing impact of the outdoor recreation industry on conservation in America.

Guests

* Nathan Fey, director of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office* New Mexico State Representative Angelica Rubio* Meghan Wolf, Environmental Activism Manager, Patagonia

News

* Trump administration delayed documents related to Yellowstone superintendent’s ouster

History

* Red Rocks amphitheater is dedicated

Host: Aaron WeissRoad tour producer: Lauren BogardFeedback: [email protected]Music: Purple PlanetPhoto: Lucy Livesay

In this quick news update on Go West, Young Podcast, a look at CQ Roll Call’s report that shows the Interior Department delayed and withheld public documents after political appointees interfered with the FOIA process.

Guest: Liz Hempowicz, Director of Public Policy, Project on Government Oversight

Host/producer: Aaron WeissFeedback: [email protected]Music: Purple PlanetPhoto: Department of the Interior, Wikimedia Commons

In this quick news update on Go West, Young Podcast, a look at CQ Roll Call’s report that shows the Interior Department delayed and withheld public documents after political appointees interfered with the FOIA process.

Guest: Liz Hempowicz, Director of Public Policy, Project on Government Oversight

Host/producer: Aaron WeissFeedback: [email protected]Music: Purple PlanetPhoto: Department of the Interior, Wikimedia Commons

In this episode of CWP’s Go West, Young Podcast, a look at how state legislatures in Colorado and Montana are leading the way on conservation policy.

Guests:

* Aaron Murphy, Executive Director at Montana Conservation Voters* Jessica Goad, Deputy Director at Conservation Colorado

Join Conservation Colorado and the Sierra Club to greet Interior Secretary David Bernahrdt in Vail, Colorado at 11:30 am on Monday, June 10th.

News

* Trump administration mining plan puts Grand Canyon in the crosshairs* Interior has 5 versions of David Bernhardt’s schedule — but they don’t always match

History

* Jury rules Howard Hughes’ “Mormon Will” is a forgery

Host/producer: Aaron WeissFeedback: [email protected]Music: Purple PlanetPhoto: Colorado State Capitol dome, Wikimedia Commons