The Overstory

Episodes

1. 16

   The Future is Bright: S2, Ep. 6

   The terrible, horrible, mostly bad year of 2020 marks a decisive break with the past. But what will come next? What will the future look like? In this episode of The Overstory we imagine a brighter, better future with an all-star roster of activists and authors. Melissa Nelson of The Cultural...

   Dec 14, 2020

   36m
2. 15

   The End of Oil Is Near: S2, Ep. 5

   After a late-summer break, The Overstory is back with a new episode. We talk with energy reporter Antonia Juhasz, who explains why the COVID pandemic may be the nail in the coffin for the global oil and gas industry. Juliet Grable, a frequent Sierra magazine contributor, talks about what it was...

   Oct 5, 2020

   35m
3. 14

   The Movement for Black Lives Saves the Planet: S2, Ep. 4

   On this episode of The Overstory, we explore the connections between systemic racism and environmental destruction. Hop Hopkins, director of the Sierra Club's strategic partnerships, discusses how the ideology of white supremacy fuels environmental degradation and social injustice. Corina Newsome...

   Jul 20, 2020

   36m
4. 13

   Resistance is Fertile: S2, Ep. 3

   On the latest installment of "The Overstory," we talk with some of the people who are coping with the pandemic by getting closer -- much closer -- to the earth. The co-CEO of Johnny's Selected Seeds discusses the skyrocketing demand for vegetable seeds sparked by "pandemic planting," while urban...

   Jun 12, 2020

   34m
5. 12

   Getting Out into Nature (Safely) Amid the Pandemic: S2, Ep. 2

   In this episode of The Overstory, we're getting out into nature--slowly, safely--and exploring what that looks like in the age of pandemic. We talk with journalist and urban farmer Novella Carpenter about how to grow your own vegetables, while our advice columnist, Ms. Green, talks about how to...

   May 7, 2020

   36m
6. 11

   Earth Day in the Time of Pandemic: S2, Ep. 1

   Earth Day in the Time of Pandemic The first episode of The Overstory's second season was originally intended as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. As the pandemic unfolded, we pivoted to consider what social activism will look like in this season of social distancing. Hear from...

   Apr 3, 2020

   38m
7. 9

   Ep. 9: Birding For Change

   On Episode 9 of The Overstory we go birding with Jason Ward, an impassioned birder in Atlanta, Georgia whose enthusiasm and social media savvy is helping to attract younger and more ethnically diverse groups of people into the world of bird-watching. We also hear from climate activist Patrick...

   Dec 17, 2019

   27m
8. 8

   Ep. 8: Rewilding Patagonia

   We take listeners to the far reaches of Chilean Patagonia, where U.S. philanthropist Kris Tompkins has overseen the largest act of wildlands philanthropy in history. On a new segment of the show, we hear directly from frontline activists who provide us with tips and hints about effective...

   Nov 6, 2019

   34m
9. 7

   Ep. 7: The Climate Strike

   Episode 7 opens with a dispatch from the historic climate strike, as we follow youth climate organizer Daphne Frias while she navigates the New York City march from her wheelchair. We also take listeners to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, where we feed Oreos to a bear (in the name of…

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   Oct 4, 2019

   30m
10. 6

    Ep. 6: Underwater

    We begin this episode with a trip to Miami's "Little Haiti" neighborhood, whichis grappling with "climate gentrification" as rising sea levels and sunny day flooding make the city's high elevation districts attractive to developers. Mr. Green, our advice columnist, talks about the environmental...

    Apr 18, 2019

    29m
11. 5

    Ep. 5: Drawdown

    We talk with author-activist Paul Hawken about his new book, "Drawdown," and why he thinks that global warming may be a blessing instead of a curse. Also, we travel to Acadia National Park in Maine, where National Park Service biologists are experimenting with what's called "assisted migration"…

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    Mar 6, 2019

    29m
12. 4

    Ep. 4: The Mighty Mississippi

    Writer Boyce Upholt finds adventure—and a new sense of self—during a harrowing paddling trip on the Mississippi River. We also talk with Bernie Krause about his decades-long work to audio record the natural world, and we hear from a Virginia couple fighting a fracked gas compressor station. Plus:...

    Jan 29, 2019

    32m
13. 3

    Ep. 3: Hiking for Healing

    We join a group of single mom veterans from New York City as they take a weekend camping trip with their families — and in the course of their adventure find a respite from the stresses of military-to-civilian transition. We also talk with Ray Smith, a member of the first all African-American…

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    Dec 10, 2018

    25m
14. 2

    Ep. 2: The Last Great Wilderness

    This episode of The Overstory includes an in-depth feature story from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, which is now threatened by oil-drilling. Plus: A radio diary from Olympic snowboarder Justin Reiter, a conversation about equity in the outdoors with Teresa Baker, and sustainable living...

    Nov 27, 2018

    28m
15. 1

    Ep. 1: Can Cider Save The World?

    Have you ever thought that cider-making , aside from being delicious, might promote biodiversity? Spoiler alert: it does. Learn how in this first episode of The Overstory, Sierra Club's new podcast! We also take listeners to some of the most contested ground in the United States, Bears Ears...

    Oct 29, 2018

    28m
16. 1

    The Overstory: Coming Soon!

    Coming soon: a new podcast from Sierra Club. The Overstory brings listeners some of the most surprising, heartfelt, and provocative stories from across the American landscape. With each episode our reporters go beyond the latest news headlines as they profile the people and places on the front...

    Oct 25, 2018

    1m