In this episode, I interview the Pattiz brothers—founders of More Than Just Parks—to cover a range of pressing issues related to public lands. Will and Jim discuss their personal journey from creating films about national parks and public lands to taking an active role in advocating for the protection of public lands from acute threats under the current political climate. Our conversation is wide-ranging and covers a variety of issues across the federal government from corporate wishlists, to leaked strategic plans, budget reconciliation, attacks on our nation monuments, foregoing judicial review of government decisions, dismantling environmental laws, and transferring away our public lands.
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Jimmy Carter's Crisis of Confidence Speech
00:46 Journey into Filmmaking and Public Lands
01:59 Passion for Public Lands
02:42 Discovering the West
03:20 Founding More Than Just Parks
03:57 Challenges and Shifts in Focus
04:37 Backgrounds and Inspirations
06:26 The Importance of Passion
07:56 Early Influences and Family Trips
08:39 The Magic of National Parks
12:00 Public Lands Under Threat
12:51 The Fight to Protect Public Lands
18:13 The Role of Government and Public Good
20:30 Historical Context and Current Threats
29:03 Flooding the Zone and Legislative Tactics
37:55 Legal Strategies to Protect Public Lands
39:26 The Antiquities Act and Supreme Court Challenges
44:34 Biden Administration's Conservation Record
51:43 Public Lands Legislation and Controversies
58:58 The Importance of Public Lands Funding
01:03:03 Hopeful Initiatives and Future Actions
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