Ep. 769: Can Conservation Be Non-Partisan? episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 29, 2025 · 2H 18M

Ep. 769: Can Conservation Be Non-Partisan?

from The MeatEater Podcast · host MeatEater

Steven Rinella talks with Benji Backer, Ryan Callaghan, and Randall Williams. Topics discussed: How wilderness is (or should be) non-partisan; pulling a B&E at Doug’s place; the latest anti-hunting crusade over Florida’s bear hunt; knocking on doors for candidates at age 10 and starting a PAC at 18; becoming disillusioned and starting Nature Is Nonpartisan; what we define as a conservation “win”; politicians being the problem; creating space for a national conservation coalition; farmers mitigating climate change; not “shitting up” America; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOW PLAYING

Ep. 769: Can Conservation Be Non-Partisan?

0:00 2:18:52

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The MeatEater Podcast?

This episode is 2 hours and 18 minutes long.

When was this The MeatEater Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on September 29, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Steven Rinella talks with Benji Backer, Ryan Callaghan, and Randall Williams. Topics discussed: How wilderness is (or should be) non-partisan; pulling a B&E at Doug’s place; the latest anti-hunting crusade over Florida’s bear hunt; knocking on doors...

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this The MeatEater Podcast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!