How are the national parks holding up against DOGE and Trump’s attacks?

13/05/2025 29 min
How are the national parks holding up against DOGE and Trump’s attacks?

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Episode Synopsis

Kate and Aaron talk to Kurt Repanshek, founder and editor of National Parks Traveler, about President Donald Trump’s proposed funding cuts to the National Park System as well as how staffing cuts imposed by Elon Musk’s DOGE are affecting the Park Service.
News

In the dead of night, House committee votes to sell off public lands – Center for Western Priorities
Zinke wants public land sales out of Republican megabill – E&E News
Nevadans distance themselves from Nevada rep’s attempt to sell public lands – Center for Western Priorities

Resources

National Parks Traveler Podcast
Subscribe to Look West
Episode transcript (to come)


Credits
Hosts: Kate Groetzinger & Aaron Weiss 
Feedback: [email protected]
Music: Purple Planet
Featured image: U.S. Dept of State/Flickr
 
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