Best Adam Bronstein Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #234 Adam Bronstein - The Roadless Rule 1:03:05

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Adam Bronstein has been with Western Watersheds Project since 2020 and is the Oregon Director for the organization. Adam grew up exploring the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, and received a BS from SUNY ESF in Syracuse, NY in Environmental Studies and Geographic Information Technologies. He discussed the parameters of the Roadless Rule, e…

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Live at the Bop Stop - Adam Bronstein and the AB Trio 57:39

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Buffalo based Adam Bronstein is a guitar player known for his clever songwriting and playful improvisation. Focusing on guitar at the forefront of its sound, his trio’s music is instrumental with influences ranging from jazz through Hip Hop, R&B and Psychedelia. We were excited to catch Adam on a recent trip to his native Buffalo, and even more exc…

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Live at the Bop Stop - Scheen Jazzorkester 57:39

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Performance used with permission from the Scheen Jazzorkester The Scheen Jazzorkester was founded in 2010 and has evolved into the the regional Jazz Orchestra of the Southern Jazz Center in Norway. It has succeeded in becoming a major force in Norwegian progressive composer-based ensembles along with similar units in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim, and…

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#43 - Protecting Whistleblowers and Public Employees w/ Tim Whitehouse 40:30

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In this episode, I interview Tim Whitehouse, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). Tim discusses PEER's unique mission in representing public employees, particularly whistleblowers. Our conversation touches on the challenges faced by public employees, the critical state of public lands, and the impact of cu…

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Episode #233 Lizzy Pennock - Ruling on ESA Protections for Wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountains 1:14:32

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Lizzy Pennock has been the Carnivore Coexistence Attorney for WIldEarth Guardians for 4 years. Earlier in August, a federal district court in Missoula ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service violated the Endangered Species Act (ESA) when it determined that gray wolves in the western United States do not warrant federal protections. Lizzy went…

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Live at the Bop Stop - Alex Anest Trio 57:34

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Performance used with permission from Alex Anest. The Detroit based Alex Anest Trio explores both original tunes and compositions from some of the greats on this organ trio performance. And its territory Alex knows well with appearances on over three dozen albums under his belt including a half dozen as a group leader. Alex anchors the group’s soun…

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#42 - Love Battles for the Wild w/ Brock Evans 1:34:21

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In this episode, I sit down with Brock Evans, a legend in the conservation movement. Brock is now 88 years old and lives in La Grande, Oregon with his wife Linda. He discusses his decades-long journey of conservation efforts ranging from protecting the North Cascades National Park, to the Hells Canyon and the French Pete drainage in Oregon. He reco…

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#41 - Protecting America's Roadless Forests w/ Len Montgomery 1:03:03

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In this episode, I interview Len Montgomery — the Great Outdoors Campaign Director for Environment America, about her background in environmental activism and her work to protect public lands and forests. Len shares insights from her early days collecting public comments for the Roadless Rule and her experiences as an environmental organizer. Our d…

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Live at the Bop Stop - Marc Ribot Presents: Jazz Bins 57:39

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Performance used with permission from Marc Ribot. The Hammond B3 sound sits, at least to me, at the core of Soul Jazz. The Hammond in the right hands expresses a depth and authenticity to music that other instruments struggle to match. Guitarist Marc Ribot would take this thought one step further and assert that the depth and authenticity of the So…

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#40 - Reversing the Most Unprecedented Assault on Public Lands in Modern History w/ Jim Pattiz 1:35:10

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In this episode, I interview Jim Pattiz of More Than Just Parks, to talk about the unprecedented damages to public lands that we can soon expect from the recent enactment of the Big Beautiful Bill. First, we discuss his latest film about the Ocmulgee Mounds, an ancient indigenous gathering site in Georgia before moving on the impacts of the recent …

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#39 - Wild Bison Conservation & Tribal Co-Management w/ Dallas Gudgell 58:24

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In this episode, I speak with Dallas Gudgell, a tribal member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes about the conservation movement today, indigenous perspectives, and the current state and challenges of bison management in and around Yellowstone National Park. Dallas discusses tribal leadership and inclusive decision-making in addressing c…

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Live at the Bop Stop - David Janeway Trio 58:02

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This performance used with permission from David Janeway. Detroit native David Janeway cut his teeth with Marcus Belgrave and Harold McKinney before moving to New York in the late 1970s, and the enduring influences of both Motown and Latin Jazz are evident in his music. One of New York’s most thoughtful composers, David’s trio makes its Bop Stop de…

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#38 - Setting the Stage for Wilderness Protection in the Gallatin Range w/ Glenn Monahan 30:30

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In this episode, Glenn Monahan of the Gallatin Yellowstone Wilderness Alliance discusses the history of the Gallatin Range land exchanges, focusing on Big Sky's development and the impact on wilderness protection. Initiating with land ownership complexities since 1862, Glenn describes the role of pivotal land exchanges in the 1990s. He highlights t…

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Episode #232 Michael Axel Hunnicutt - Wolves in California 1:07:50

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Axel Hunnicutt has been with California Department of Fish & Wildlife for over 4 years and is the State Gray Wolf Coordinator. He has previously worked in Africa with multiple endangers and threatened species, protecting habitats and wildlife while promoting coexistence benefits to the surrounding communities. Axel discussed the recolonization of w…

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Live at the Bop Stop - Wilson/Lehman/Thompson 58:06

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This performance used with permission from Tommy Lehman. None of the three members of this week’s trio really need much of an introduction. Tommy Lehman is a Northeast Ohio native and a Hartt School of Music graduate who performs regularly across the country both as leaders of his own projects and as a member of Alla Boara and Nathan-Paul and the A…

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#37 - The Importance of Quiet w/ Matt Mikkelsen 53:50

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In this episode, I interview Matt Mikkelsen of Quiet Parks International, to discuss the importance of preserving quiet in our natural and urban environments. Matt delves into the effects of noise pollution, such as increased stress levels and its impact on wildlife communication. Our conversation also highlights the global efforts by Quiet Parks I…

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Episode #231 James Holt - The Nez Perce Relationship with the Environment 58:23

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James Holt has been a tribal member of the Nez Perce for 13 years and has worked in Environmental Sciences & Tribal Community Engagement for nearly three decades. He also specializes in tribal public policy, including natural resources and water policy development; climate change planning; wilderness management; and utilities administration for the…

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Live at the Bop Stop - Stix Quintet 58:02

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This performance used with permission from Stix Quintet This week, it’s a collection of young lions as Nehemiah Stix Baker leads the Stix Quintet. Featuring five performers all under the age of 21, the Stix Quintet features a collection of musicians from Northeast Ohio and Southeast Michigan, some of whom come out of prestigious youth programs whil…

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#36 - Defending the Northern Rockies Ecosystem w/ Michael Garrity 1:19:18

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In this episode, I interview Michael Garrity, executive director of the Alliance for the Wild Rockies. Mike discusses in detail numerous legal battles led by the Alliance, aimed at protecting imperiled species such as grizzly bears, bull trout, and lynx, from destructive practices such as road building, logging, and livestock grazing. Specific exam…

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Episode #230 Laurie Cousins - Nature Based Therapy & Wolf Wisdom 56:47

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Laurie Cousins is a Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Teacher who has been with Wolf Connection since 2018. Known for her work in healing trauma and addiction recovery, Laurie focuses on treating the cyclical root causes of compulsive behaviors while building self-love and resiliency. She spoke about the ways that nature based therapy can help us reconne…

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Live at the Bop Stop - Jamey Haddad and Leo Blanco 58:01

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This performance used with permission from Jamey Haddad. Jamey Haddad holds a singular position in the world of jazz and contemporary music. Haddad’s musical voice transcends styles and trends, and the universal quality of his playing has attracted many international collaborations with artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Paul Simon, and Sting. Among many …

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#35 - Exploring the Biodiversity of Snag Forests w/ Maya Khosla & Craig Swolgaard 1:05:58

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In this episode, I catch up with Maya Khosla and Craig Swolgaard in the field in a recently burned snag forest near Mono Lake, California. Our discussion revolves around the ecological importance of snag forests (areas with standing dead trees primarily caused by wildfires and/or insects). Maya and Craig discuss the ecological significance and the …

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#34 - Sequoia Gate: Government Deception and Natural Regeneration in the Groves w/ Dr. Chad Hanson 1:15:45

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In this episode, I mic up Dr. Chad Hanson of the John Muir Project in the sequoia groves of Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park in Southern California as part of a preliminary research trip to study post fire recovery. Chad discusses the response of the National Park Service to the 2020 and 2021 wildfires revealing discrepancies between government c…

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Episode #229 Alma "Rosie" Sanchez - Carnivore Biologist for the Nez Perce Tribe 55:25

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Alma "Rosie" Sanchez is the Carnivore Biologist for the Nez Perce Tribe and is also a PhD student at The University of Colorado Boulder. She combines Indigenous political ecology and carnivore ecology in both fieldwork and research. Rosie has focused on revitalizing management plans, deploying field projects to determine occupancy and migration, an…

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Live at the Bop Stop - Haddad/Coles/Ashby/Shannon 58:00

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This performance used with permission from Jamey Haddad. Jamey Haddad holds a singular position in the world of jazz and contemporary music. Haddad’s musical voice transcends styles and trends, and the universal quality of his playing has attracted many international collaborations with artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Paul Simon, and Sting. Jamey is a …

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#33 - The Big Ugly Public Lands Bill w/ Josh Osher 50:32

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In this episode, I interview Josh Osher, Public Policy Director with Western Watersheds Project. Josh provides an in-depth look at the budget reconciliation process and its implications for public lands and federal spending. He explains the difference between annual and 10-year budgets, the appropriations process, and how budget reconciliation allo…

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#32 - Roadless Rule Rollback—The State of Roadless Area Protections w/ Gary Macfarlane & Katie Bilodeau 1:13:44

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In this episode, I interview Gary Macfarlane and Katie Bilodeau about the threats posed to roadless areas on Forest Service lands. We delve into the history and current challenges faced in conserving these invaluable wildlands. We discuss loopholes in the state-specific roadless rules and their impacts on public lands. Emphasizing the urgency to pr…

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Live at the Bop Stop - Chandler Carpenter Quartet 58:08

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This performance used with permission from Chandler Carpenter. Chandler Carpenter’s diverse musical upbringing has resulted in a genre bending style that is evident in his performance style and original compositions as you’ll hear today. He leads many projects including his own Trio and Quartet playing original compositions and arrangements of song…

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#31 - The Ground Truth: Livestock Impacts to Western Desert Ecosystems w/ Jonathan Ratner 55:22

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In this episode, I speak with Jonathan Ratner from Sage-Steppe Wild. Jonathan discusses the often unnoticed degradation caused by livestock grazing on public lands and shares his experiences working with agencies like the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. He recounts eye-opening moments from his conservation career, including detail…

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Live at the Bop Stop - Jake and John Hart 57:30

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This performance used with permission from Jake and John Hart John Hart is a veteran guitarist with over 30 years of experience on the New York City jazz scene, with ten releases as a bandleader and over 100 appearances as a sideman. Jake Hart is an award-winning emerging pianist whose 2024 debut Collage features a 56-minute solo piano performance.…

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#30 - Public Land Sales Back in the Budget Bill w/ Steve Bloch 35:56

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In this episode, I interview Steve Bloch from the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA) about the looming threats to public lands posed by Senator Mike Lee's Senate budget bill provisions. We discuss Lee's desire to sell millions of acres of federal public lands across 11 Western states, which is part of a broader republican extractive agenda. W…

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Episode #228 Nita Strauss - The Wolf You Feed 35:38

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Nita Strauss is a Los Angeles born guitarist who has toured around the globe, playing with musical artists like Demi Lovato and Alice Cooper, while releasing two solo albums Controlled Chaos (2018) and The Call of the Void (2023). She was also the first female to have a signature guitar through Ibanez guitars, the Ibanez JIVA. We spoke with Nita ab…

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Live at the Bop Stop - Dan Weiss Presents: Even Odds 58:19

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This performance used with permission from Dan Weiss. Three time Shifting Foundation grantee Dan Weiss has been hailed as one of the top five jazz drummers by The New York Times, and his large ensemble recording “Fourteen” made the top ten list of their best recordings of 2014. Weiss’s innovative drumming and forward-thinking compositions have been…

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Episode #227 Hannah Rheaume - A Visit to Wolf Connection and A Yellowstone Story 26:45

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Hannah Rheaume has been a professional photographer for 5 years. She has traveled the globe, sharing her stories through the lens of her camera, while aiming to explore the complexities of humans and their impact on the natural world. Hannah spoke about her interactions with the pack at Wolf Connection, the photo workshop she hosted in Yellowstone,…

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#29 - Our Common Ground w/ John Leshy 1:06:20

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In this episode, I interview John Leshy, an influential academic and public servant who has served in multiple presidential administrations in the realm of public lands management and its associated politics. Our discussion covers John’s interest and career progression in public lands, key legislative and administrative milestones, the evolution of…

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Live at the Bop Stop - Zakk Jones Trio 58:01

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This performance used with permission from Zakk Jones. Columbus, Ohio based guitarist Zakk Jones is a pre-eminent educator. At Capital University he leads one of the nation’s oldest collegiate jazz programs along with the school’s big band. In his spare time he hosts the ‘Beyond the Frets’ podcast. His guitar trio, which you’ll hear here, has been …

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#28 - An Enduring Battle for Montana Wilderness w/ Bill Cunningham 2:07:04

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In this episode, I interview Bill Cunningham, a longtime Montana wilderness advocate with a deep and rich history from the 1970s to the present. Bill discusses the intricate legislative battles that framed the preservation of Montana's wilderness, including the Montana Wilderness Study Area Act, protecting the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Complex,…