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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 1H 19M

Ep. 474: Future Wild - A Case for Wildness with David Quammen

from Cal of the Wild · host MeatEater

In this week's episode of Future Wild I'm joined by renowned science writer and best-selling author David Quammen to discuss wildness, why it matters, and what the future might hold for this ambiguous yet essential quality in the world. Thanks to our sponsor, Conservation First Bank. Follow Future Wild on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube ClipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ep. 474: Future Wild - A Case for Wildness with David Quammen

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