Wildlife Wire
Wildlife Wire
Podcast Description
Tune in each week as wildlife advocates Samantha Miller and Mark Surls deliver the top 4 wildlife stories making waves across the U.S. and chat with humans making a difference for wild animals. From Florida panthers to Washington orcas and Colorado wolves to Montana grizzlies, Wildlife Wire is your go-to podcast for wildlife news and the humans who care about animals.
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The show focuses on wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and ecological issues, with episodes covering topics like the impact of avian flu on wild birds, challenges facing mountain lions, and the consequences of different energy production methods on wildlife. Specific episode examples include discussions about otter trapping in Wyoming, the psychology behind wildlife abuse, and the emotional lives of wolves.
Tune in each week as wildlife advocates Samantha Miller and Mark Surls deliver the top 4 wildlife stories making waves across the U.S. and chat with humans making a difference for wild animals. From Florida panthers to Washington orcas and Colorado wolves to Montana grizzlies, Wildlife Wire is your go-to podcast for wildlife news and the humans who care about animals.
This episode looks at common misinformation campaigns used to oppose pro-wildlife efforts, including messaging that discourages public involvement and leans heavily on “trust the experts.” Sam and Mark break down how these narratives are constructed and why they are effective. They also examine the role of science versus values in wildlife decisions and what that means for public participation.
Dr. Becky Niemiec’s analysis of Prop 127
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