Books Episodes
Featuring discussions with (or about) authors whose work explores the deserts of the American West, including environmental histories, field guides, and memoirs.
Aug. 7, 2024
S3E23: Moonlit Deserts and Lost Love
In this heartfelt episode of "90 Miles from Needles," host Chris Clarke shares an evocative reading from his book, "Walking with Zeke," reflecting on meaningful experiences with his previous dog Zeke. This story reveals the d...
Jan. 15, 2024
S3E1: Four Books That Will Change How You See The Desert
In this episode of "90 Miles from Needles: The Desert Protection Podcast," host Chris Clarke introduces four books that will challenge preconceptions about the desert. The first book, "The Arid Lands: History, Power, and Know...
Nov. 8, 2023
S2E14: Obi Kaufmann and The Deserts of California
About The Guest(s): Obi Kaufmann is an artist, author, and naturalist known for his California Field Atlas series. His latest book, "The Deserts of California," explores the biodiversity and ecological systems of California's...
June 7, 2022
S1E11: Deconstructing Ed Abbey
The writer Edward Abbey is revered by many desert activists, and roundly criticized by others, all based on the provocative and occasionally offensive things he wrote. Chris and Alicia talk about the prescient and helpful thi...