Roots to Reason

That's us, folks! Part 2: Featuring Peter McDonough

Sat, 07 May 2022 01:21:35 GMT

We couldn't say goodbye without acknowledging our incredible mentor, Peter McDonough. He reflects on his experience watching the project come together, as well as tackle some of our common questions. Thanks for all you do, Peter!

That's us, folks! Part 1

Sat, 07 May 2022 01:17:43 GMT

To top off our capstone project, and undergraduate experiences, we got together and did some casual reflection. Thanks for sticking with us through the journey, we love you all.

The Pretty Little Bow

Fri, 06 May 2022 20:51:38 GMT

Sarah Aronson is a climate aware therapist. In this concluding episode, she perfectly sums up the goal of our project. Listen as she beautifully explains who she is while guiding us to become more connected with ourselves, each other and the environment.

Ask the Professor

Fri, 06 May 2022 19:14:47 GMT

Cory Cleveland, Professor in Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences, and Twila Old Coyote, Professor in Women and Gender Equity, give contrasting insights from a hard science and social science mind. These two individuals discuss how upbringing may shape a person in unexpected ways, and how we can combat the systematic biases that surround us. Get ready to flex your empathy muscles and open minds.

Where did all the butterflies go?

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 04:04:56 GMT

Talk about tugging on the heart strings. Claudia Medina, native Peruvian-turn-Missoulian talks about the loss of landscapes once flourishing and the precious connection between health and natural spaces. While we were catching this on the mic, Carrie Richer was catching the world of wildlife on film as Artistic Director of the International Wildlife Film Festival. With profound messages of how science based media and homelands change our lives, this episode is not one to miss.

The Cattle Connection

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 21:51:43 GMT

Malou and Bart aren't your average country bumpkins. Familiar with traditional commodity practices, these two took wildly different paths to running more holistic cattle operations with their spouses, Malou in the Yellowstone Basin and Bart in the Bitterroot Valley.

P.I.G. on a Bicycle

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 23:34:47 GMT

Burke Holmes, Notorious P.I.G. restaurant owner, and Bob Giordano, founder of Free Cycles and MIST recount tales of a Yellowstone wolf encounter and a road rage hold up. Their passions for the environment and differing perspectives strike an intriguing balance between reluctant and enthusiastic attitudes toward challenging environmental conversations.

Introducing: Roots to Reason

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:57:54 GMT

Welcome to the introductory episode of Roots to Reason! In this episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our podcast is about and give you a glimpse into the interviews and research we have conducted.