Introducing: Natural Causes
Summary
Host Dr. James Stout introduces Natural Causes, a podcast blending unflinching journalism with advocacy for public lands and environmental justice. He critiques capitalism and political efforts to strip protections from sacred sites, promising on-the-ground reporting without gear lists. Episodes will cover topics like farm worker rights, forever chemicals in outdoor gear, and Indigenous fire management. The show aims to make the outdoors more inclusive and safe for all future generations.
Topics discussed
Host introduction and background in nature
The political landscape of outdoor access in 2026
Critique of capitalism and corporate greenwashing
Episode themes: farm workers, chemicals, and fire
Where to listen to Natural Causes
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