Range: Stories and Trailblazers of the New American West, created by Amy Westervelt and Julia Ritchey. A revolving cast of Western reporter co-hosts join to dig into the stories and people who embody the outlaw spirit of the West, ranging from the startups of Silicon Valley to the cowboy poets of the mountain West.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 15 hours 17 minutes
Nevada's Weed "Emergency"
In this bonus episode, Julia heads back to Reno for a visit and we dig into the details of Nevada's nascent recreational marijuana industry, whether there's really a "state of emergency" around the state's weed supplies, and what Attorney General Jeff...
Desert love, the original tiny homes, and Joan Didion's West
One of the many unique aspects of the West is the presence -- still, even with more and more people moving here -- of so much wide open space. And that pioneering spirit lingers on, with small pockets of people forging new communities in these spaces....
Made in the West
In this episode we follow a new California clothing company, Eight & Sand, as they navigate the challenges and benefits of setting up a manufacturing operation in the West.
The Slums of Lake Tahoe
Affordable housing is an issue throughout the West (and the country), but we typically hear most often about dire circumstances in cities like LA, Seattle, or San Francisco. Small towns struggle to house residents too, and that holds doubly true for...
The Slums of Lake Tahoe
Affordable housing is an issue throughout the West, but we typically hear most often about the dire circumstances in cities like LA, Seattle, or San Francisco. Small towns struggle to house residents too, and that holds doubly true for tourist...
The Slums of Lake Tahoe
Affordable housing is an issue throughout the West, but we typically hear most often about the dire circumstances in cities like LA, Seattle, or San Francisco. Small towns struggle to house residents too, and that holds doubly true for tourist...
Range Update: The Strawberries of Wrath
In this Season 2 update, Amy and Julia explain their long hiatus, what they've been up to and how a Trump presidency may affect the American West.
Range Update: The Strawberries Of Wrath
In this Season 2 update, Amy and Julia explain their long hiatus, what they've been up to and how a Trump presidency may affect the American West.
Our National Parks are Very Old and Very White — Can They Survive?
On episode two of season two of Range Podcast, we explore why the U.S. National Park System, celebrating its centennial this year, has struggled to attract more diverse visitors and staff. Also, Julia visits Yosemite National Park in California for...
Season 2, Episode 1: The Women in Tech Episode
In honor of Ada Lovelace Day we're launching season two of Range podcast with a look at women in tech, including the story of a female software engineer who has adapted to life as the lone female on her particular planet, and a look at where virtual...