Wild Places with Brad Clement

Join us as we speak to Roger Briggs; from early days as a revolutionary rock climber, paradigm shifting work as a conservationist and steward of the outdoors, to his new book about the evolution of human consciousness and future of civilization. Roger is a deep thinker, a doer, and true renaissance man. Visit Roger's website:www.rogerpbriggs.org [http://www.rogerpbriggs.org/] Learn more about his latest book, Emerging World - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=roger+briggs+emerging+world&crid=3Q2TRWILDHD7V&sprefix=roger+briggs%2Caps%2C214&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_12

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a zookeeper and take care of large carnivores?  On this episode of Wild Places we talk with Carolyn Kelly of the St. Louis Zoo about her work as a large carnivore specialist, and learn about the Zoo's important role in global conservation of threatened species.

From acclaimed Mt. Everest guide to high level policy maker for the outdoor industry, Luis Benitez has navigated his personal and professional paths with one primary goal in mind:  How best can we promote access to the great outdoors while simultaneously protecting wild places that are so vital to this world?

From becoming a river guide in his teens to being the producer of Deadliest Catch - one of Discovery Channel's most successful television series of all time; at the core Doug Stanley remains ever passionate about wild waters and wild places around the globe.

What does wilderness mean to you? For Jason Antin, wilderness has become a home for his passions, professions, and life.  Redefining what is possible in outdoor endurance pursuits, Jason talks about his drive to push boundaries, help others achieve milestones in adventure, and the balancing act of being a dad to two young daughters.