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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2026 · 54 MIN

Can the Trump Administration Allow Private Development in Yosemite?

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The Trump Administration is reportedly considering letting a private Nevada developer take control of a parcel of land in Yosemite National Park. Conservationists and elected officials have pushed back hard, though the Interior Department disputes parts of the reporting. We’ll talk about the consequences of privatizing a cherished landmark and the efforts to stop it. Guests: Anna Kramer, reporter covering government and policy with a focus on energy and environment, NOTUS – broke the story with her article, “Trump Is Quietly Working to Give Part of Yosemite to a Private Developer” John Buckley, director, Central Sierra Environmental Resources Center an environmental group that’s worked for 35 years to defend water, wildlife, and wild places of the Northern Yosemite region Jared Huffman, U.S. Representative, California’s 2nd congressional district – Which covers six counties including all of Marin and Mendocino and much of Sonoma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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