Season 3 · Episode 8

S3E8: Border Wall: A Barrier to Wildlife and Humanity

90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast · Chris Clarke

March 19, 202448m 1sExplicit

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In this episode of "90 Miles from Needles," host Chris Clarke interviews Myles Traphagen, a conservationist and scientist working with The Wildlands Network. They discuss the impact of the border wall on wildlife and the environment, as well as the artificial humanitarian crisis at the US-Mexico border. Traphagen highlights the need for a more humane and constructive approach to immigration and emphasizes the importance of understanding the ecological consequences of border policies. Tune in to gain insight into the complex issues surrounding the border and the urgent need for change.

The borderlands storymap Myles describes is here.

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