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Dissecting Misinformation Campaigns
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…
Legislative pitfalls and compromises on wildlife bills
This episode breaks down how wildlife legislation actually moves through the political process. Bills begin with a core concept, but are quickly reshaped by stakeholder input, requiring tradeoffs…
Colorado Wildlife Management: The Whole Story
Mark and Sam get real on how wildlife "management" decisions are made, discuss science-based management and what it means for Colorado residents and wildlife.
Wrapping up 2025 with the news
Join Sam and Mark as they wrap up their first full year hosting the Wildlife Wire! Thank you to all who have listened throughout the year. We look forward to sharing our thoughts and guests with…
The news! Marshland mashup and more
On today's episode Samantha and Mark discuss the interesting wildlife news, including: 8 Everyday Habits You Can Change That Actually Make a Difference for Wildlife Marshland mashup: Red wolf-coyote…
We're back with the news!
Join Sam and Mark as they dive into top wildlife news stories from across the country. The State of Colorado's Wildlife Crossings Future of Dauphin Island foxes remains undecided Humanity rises as…
Spooky wildlife myths and wild but true stories
Ryan Sedgeley from the Endangered Species Coalition joins Mark and Sam for this special Halloween episode. They discuss myths about wolves, coyotes, and prairie dogs, as well as zombie deer and frogs…
Dr. Dan Parkinson talks bighorns
On today's episode, Dan Parkinson discusses the history of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, the challenges they face, and the ways we can protect them. Participate in citizen science with…
Furbearer Sam joins the pod today
Sam plays the role of guest and talks about all things furbearer. What are furbearers? Species of animals grouped together for no other reason than people like to kill them for their fur.
Mark talks rodenticides
Today Sam interviews Mark about rodenticides, or rat poisons, and why they are bad news for people, pets, and wildlife. Find information on rodenticides from Project Coyote here.
Colorado First Gentleman, Marlon Reis
Today we are joined by one of our personal heroes, the First Gentleman of Colorado, Marlon Reis. Marlon has brilliantly leveraged his role in Colorado to advocate for animals of all kinds, from…
Talking Fish Traps w/Emma Helverson
We’re joined by Emma Halverson, Executive Director of Wild Fish Conservancy, to explore the historic return of fish traps to the Pacific Northwest. From their cultural roots and conservation benefits…
Bill Masure: How tech is helping wildlife
Bill serves as Senior Videographer and Editor for Wildlife Protection Solutions (WPS), where he combines his creative vision with cutting‑edge tools—like AI‑powered real‑time camera traps, immersive…
Jay Tutchton: From Lawyering to Rewilding
Jay is the preserve manager for the Southern Plains Land Trust, and spends his days managing the bison herds and improving their network of protected lands for the benefit of all native wildlife…
Jaguars, wolves, bobcats, and snakes!
Join Sam and Mark as they dive into the top wildlife news stories, including: Grizzly bears aren't wolves Big scary bobcats? Border wall jaguar Snakes hear with their jaws Please like and leave a…
Coyotes and Badgers w/Emma Balunek
Joining us is Emma Balunek. Emma’s work is a combination of conservation research and visual storytelling. In collaboration with Michael Forsberg and the Platte Basin Timelapse project, along with…
Field trips, Grand Juries, and Scarlett Johansson
Join Sam and Mark for this week's wildlife news, including: Bighorn Sheep in Colorado Ghost Wolves in Texas Grand Jury for Hope Movies that Scare Wolves
Dr. Adrian Treves talks science and ethics
Dr. Adrian Treves is a leading voice for science, future generations, and the public trust. A Harvard-trained ecologist and Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison,…
Dogs Doing Citizen Science
Join Sam and Mark as they dive into the top wildlife news stories of the week, including: Dogs doing citizen science San Francisco whales dying ESA down-listed by president, congress and…
Talking Bats w/Dr. Tanya Dewey
In this episode, Sam and Mark dive into the fascinating world of bats with Dr. Tanya Dewey, a biologist whose work spans cutting-edge research on bats from North America and beyond. A must listen for…
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Wildlife Wire has published 54 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Life Sciences, Nature.
Wildlife Wire is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 49m.
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