In this episode, I interview Christopher Keyes, former editor-in-chief of Outside Magazine about his new venture RE:PUBLIC, a journalism outlet dedicated to covering public lands issues. We discuss his journalism career and 15 years working at Outside Magazine. Our conversation covers the significance of public lands, the recreation economy, and the challenges faced by the journalism industry. Chris emphasizes the necessity of objective journalism in the current political climate and his plans to steer RE:PUBLIC towards impactful storytelling and investigative reporting. Our discussion also explores the complexities of balancing recreation, conservation, and extraction, and how the outdoor recreation industry has become a powerful economic force in recent decades.
https://www.republic.land/
https://outdoorindustry.org/press-release/republic-brings-public-lands-to-the-front-page/
00:57 Gratitude to Listeners and Supporters
03:11 Chris's Journalism Journey
06:13 The Role and Impact of Journalism
13:48 Public Lands and the Outdoor Industry
15:47 Balancing Recreation and Conservation
22:46 The Future of Public Lands Journalism
27:01 The Role of Journalism in Public Land Issues
28:31 Bias and Objectivity in Reporting
29:33 The Recreation Economy and Public Lands
34:00 Introducing RE:PUBLIC
45:19 The Importance of Public Lands
47:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
