In this episode, I interview the Pattiz brothers—founders of More Than Just Parks—to cover a range of pressing issues related to public lands. Will and Jim discuss their personal journey from creating films about national parks and public lands to taking an active role in advocating for the protection of public lands from acute threats under the current political climate. Our conversation is wide-ranging and covers a variety of issues across the federal government from corporate wishlists, to leaked strategic plans, budget reconciliation, attacks on our nation monuments, foregoing judicial review of government decisions, dismantling environmental laws, and transferring away our public lands.

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Jimmy Carter's Crisis of Confidence Speech

00:46 Journey into Filmmaking and Public Lands

01:59 Passion for Public Lands

02:42 Discovering the West

03:20 Founding More Than Just Parks

03:57 Challenges and Shifts in Focus

04:37 Backgrounds and Inspirations

06:26 The Importance of Passion

07:56 Early Influences and Family Trips

08:39 The Magic of National Parks

12:00 Public Lands Under Threat

12:51 The Fight to Protect Public Lands

18:13 The Role of Government and Public Good

20:30 Historical Context and Current Threats

29:03 Flooding the Zone and Legislative Tactics

37:55 Legal Strategies to Protect Public Lands

39:26 The Antiquities Act and Supreme Court Challenges

44:34 Biden Administration's Conservation Record

51:43 Public Lands Legislation and Controversies

58:58 The Importance of Public Lands Funding

01:03:03 Hopeful Initiatives and Future Actions