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Ambassador Dr. Nabhit Kapur: Water Is Life, Life Is Dignity

Wanderers Compass

Oct 5, 2026

Ambassador Dr. Nabhit Kapur: Water Is Life, Life Is Dignity

Ambassador Dr. Nabhit Kapur of Water and Sanitation for Africa joins Big Blend Radio's "Table & Compass" Podcast for a candid conversation on clean water, women, dignity, and what each of us can do.

Comedian Ben Miller – Volcano: A Science Comedy Special

National Parks Arts Foundation

Oct 2, 2026

Comedian Ben Miller – Volcano: A Science Comedy Special

A Comedian Walks Into a Volcano: NPAF's First Stand-Up Artist in Residence Returns

Author Jared Schoch – Riding the Solar Coaster

Nature & Environment

Sep 29, 2026

Author Jared Schoch – Riding the Solar Coaster

Clean energy executive Jared Schoch on how solar and battery storage are reshaping the grid, what AI data centers mean for electricity demand, and why his new book, Solar Coaster, says the industry has to keep adapting.

Author James Michael Dorsey – The Friendly Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon

Nature & Environment

Sep 28, 2026

Author James Michael Dorsey – The Friendly Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon

Once hunted to the brink of extinction, Baja's gray whales now swim up to boats to be petted — and they need our help.

England's Ancient Trees: A Personal Tour of Britain's Forests

Parks & Travel

Sep 26, 2026

England's Ancient Trees: A Personal Tour of Britain's Forests

From childhood memories to Sherwood's legendary oaks, Glynn Burrows takes us on a tour of the trees that tell England's story.

Yellowstone: America's First National Park, Still Wild After 110 Years

Parks & Travel

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Sep 15, 2026

Yellowstone: America's First National Park, Still Wild After 110 Years

Travel writer Lisa Evans takes us to Yellowstone National Park — Old Faithful, bison jams, Grand Prismatic, and a candid conversation about why respecting the wildlife is what keeps it wild.

Snorkeling the Solomon Islands: Two Weeks Aboard the MV Bilikiki

Nature & Environment

Sep 11, 2026

Snorkeling the Solomon Islands: Two Weeks Aboard the MV Bilikiki

Author and adventurer Inga Aksamit shares snorkeling and muck diving discoveries, a floating village market, and Coral Triangle marine life from an eleven-day snorkel adventure aboard with Snorkel Venture.

Parks & Travel

Sep 10, 2026

An Epic Month in Southern Africa

Cape Town Wine, Rovos Rail, Victoria Falls, the Chobe Princess & Safaris Through Botswana's Okavango Delta

Explore Tualatin Valley, Oregon: Where Wine Country Meets the Great Outdoors

Parks & Travel

Sep 8, 2026

Explore Tualatin Valley, Oregon: Where Wine Country Meets the Great Outdoors

Sustainable vineyards, accessible trails, and a thriving arts scene — Sylke Neal-Finnegan shares Oregon wine country just outside Portland.

Vernonia, Oregon: How a Community Turned an Old Railroad into a National Recreation Trail

Parks & Travel

Aug 26, 2026

Vernonia, Oregon: How a Community Turned an Old Railroad into a National Recreation Trail

Conservationist Michael Calhoun shares how a small logging town became a certified National Recreation Trail — and what it means for community resilience, ecotourism, and protecting public lands.

Sasha Waters on Mary Oliver - Saved by the Beauty of the World

Nature & Environment

Aug 24, 2026

Sasha Waters on Mary Oliver - Saved by the Beauty of the World

A conversation with director and producer Sasha Waters on the life, poetry, and legacy of Mary Oliver

To Use a Mountain: Filmmaker Casey Carter on America's Nuclear Waste Crisis

Nature & Environment

Aug 21, 2026

To Use a Mountain: Filmmaker Casey Carter on America's Nuclear Waste Crisis

An award-winning documentary traces the 40-year search for a place to bury the nation's nuclear waste — and why that fight is resurfacing now, driven by data centers and a new "nuclear renaissance."

Tatshenshini River: From Adventure Junkie to Environmental Steward with Linda Ballou

Nature & Environment

Aug 19, 2026

Tatshenshini River: From Adventure Junkie to Environmental Steward with Linda Ballou

Part 3 of the "Lessons Learned from Travel" series explores Alaska’s Tatshenshini River, standing up to mining threats, and finding your own inner current.

Audubon’s Francis Beidler Forest Center and Sanctuary

Southeast USA

Aug 9, 2026

Audubon’s Francis Beidler Forest Center and Sanctuary

Jo Clark wanders South Carolina's ancient cypress swamp — 1,000-year-old trees, moonlit fireflies, and small-town Lowcountry hospitality near Harleyville

Building a Better World Through Community, Travel & the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Wanderers Compass

Jul 6, 2026

Building a Better World Through Community, Travel & the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Table & Compass Podcast — Episode 1 with author and UN expert Carlisle Richardson

Can We Save the Heart of the Planet? On the Frontlines of the Amazon with "We Are Guardians"

Nature & Environment

Jun 22, 2026

Can We Save the Heart of the Planet? On the Frontlines of the Amazon with "We Are Guardians"

Co-Directors Rob Grobman & Chelsea Greene on the Fight to Save the Amazon Rainforest

Off the Beaten Path in Alaska on a Windstar Cruise

Rose Palmer

Jun 11, 2026

Off the Beaten Path in Alaska on a Windstar Cruise

Small-Ship Adventure Meets Breathtaking Wilderness on Windstar's Star Seeker

Nature Connection

Ambassador Dr. Nabhit Kapur: Water Is Life, Life Is Dignity

Comedian Ben Miller – Volcano: A Science Comedy Special

Author Jared Schoch – Riding the Solar Coaster

Author James Michael Dorsey – The Friendly Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon

England's Ancient Trees: A Personal Tour of Britain's Forests

Yellowstone: America's First National Park, Still Wild After 110 Years

Snorkeling the Solomon Islands: Two Weeks Aboard the MV Bilikiki

An Epic Month in Southern Africa

Explore Tualatin Valley, Oregon: Where Wine Country Meets the Great Outdoors

Vernonia, Oregon: How a Community Turned an Old Railroad into a National Recreation Trail

Sasha Waters on Mary Oliver - Saved by the Beauty of the World

To Use a Mountain: Filmmaker Casey Carter on America's Nuclear Waste Crisis

Tatshenshini River: From Adventure Junkie to Environmental Steward with Linda Ballou

Audubon’s Francis Beidler Forest Center and Sanctuary

Building a Better World Through Community, Travel & the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Can We Save the Heart of the Planet? On the Frontlines of the Amazon with "We Are Guardians"

Off the Beaten Path in Alaska on a Windstar Cruise

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