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Wildlife Wire

Wildlife Wire

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Tune in each week as wildlife advocates Samantha Miller and Mark Surls deliver the top 4 wildlife stories making waves across the U.S. and chat with humans making a difference for wild animals. From Florida panthers to Washington orcas and Colorado wolves to Montana grizzlies, Wildlife Wire is your go-to podcast for wildlife news and the humans who care about animals.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Biological Sciences Politics & Government Science
Episodes
  • Dissecting Misinformation Campaigns

    Dissecting Misinformation Campaigns
    Apr 19 2026

    This episode looks at common misinformation campaigns used to oppose pro-wildlife efforts, including messaging that discourages public involvement and leans heavily on “trust the experts.” Sam and Mark break down how these narratives are constructed and why they are effective. They also examine the role of science versus values in wildlife decisions and what that means for public participation.

    Dr. Becky Niemiec's analysis of Prop 127

    “Ballot Box Biology:” The Myth That Stopped Proposition 127—and Could Shape the Future of Wildlife Protection
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    53 mins
  • Legislative pitfalls and compromises on wildlife bills

    Legislative pitfalls and compromises on wildlife bills
    Apr 7 2026

    This episode breaks down how wildlife legislation actually moves through the political process. Bills begin with a core concept, but are quickly reshaped by stakeholder input, requiring tradeoffs between policy goals and what is operationally and politically feasible.

    Wildlife policy outcomes depend less on intent alone and more on navigating legislative structure, stakeholder pressure, and strategic compromise.
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    41 mins
  • Colorado Wildlife Management: The Whole Story

    Colorado Wildlife Management: The Whole Story
    Mar 19 2026

    Mark and Sam get real on how wildlife "management" decisions are made, discuss science-based management and what it means for Colorado residents and wildlife.
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    39 mins
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