REWIND: Billionaire Wilderness
For many of us, the story of the American wilderness begins when Europeans arrived on these shores and began conquering it. The wide open spaces of the American West loom large in our country\u2019s mythology. \nBut what often gets written out is the history and culture of those native societies who were here to begin with \u2014 and whose relationship to this land is very different. And while one-percenters have contributed generously to preserve and protect the pristine wilderness they love, the people who work for them are often struggling, working two or three jobs. \nHow are public and private land interests competing in the American West? Can conservation and recreation coalesce in a way that is inclusive of all communities?\nGuests:\nDina Gilio-Whitaker, American Indian Studies Lecturer, California State University San Marcos\nJustin Farrell, Author, Billionaire Wilderness: The Ultra-Wealthy and the Remaking of the American West (Princeton University Press, 2020)\nDiane Regas, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Trust for Public Land\nJessica Newton, Founder, Vibe Tribe Adventures\xa0\nFor show notes and related links, visit our website.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices