90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast

S4E35: Silencing the Left: The Fight for Truth and Justice in Uncertain Times

20 Sep 2025

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Chris Clarke discusses the political tensions boiling over in the U.S., particularly surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Clarke offers a profound exploration into the implications of this event on the left-wing movement while criticizing the portrayal of the desert, advocating for the urgent need to protect these delicate ecosystems. As a long-time activist, Chris emphasizes the significance of non-violence in political change and the dangers of one-sided media narratives. Throughout the episode, Chris Clarke adeptly interweaves his rich history of activism with an analysis of current political events, spotlighting the Desert Advocacy Media Network's role in environmental advocacy. He engages listeners by addressing the resurgence of political urgency reminiscent of past decades while accentuating the necessity to expand the podcast's reach for greater impact. Resources and alternatives are suggested for diversifying how audience members can contribute, whether financially or through spreading awareness. Key Takeaways: Host Chris Clarke provides an insightful commentary on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, highlighting the misguidedness of political violence as a means of change. Chris invites listeners to support the "90 Miles from Needles" podcast, stressing the value of community-driven initiatives over corporate media. Listeners are encouraged to engage with small media projects as paramount sources for truthful reporting in light of biased mainstream narratives. Clarke calls for solidarity among desert inhabitants of all backgrounds, urging collaboration to safeguard their way of life. Notable Quotes: "I was involved in sitting in administration buildings in protest... It was all very new and exciting, and I had no perspective back then." "There are probably circumstances in which I would decide people are justified in using some violence to defend themselves... But we are not there in a mass political sense in the US." "It's people on the right that need to start professing their opposition to political violence. Because on the left, our record is pretty clear." "The task of revealing what's going on in this country is necessarily falling to us because Paramount and Comcast and Disney and Apple and Netflix and Google and Meta don't have the slightest interest in informing us at this point." "We are all desert people, and we need to stand up for each other." Resources: 90 Miles from Needles website: https://90milesfromneedles.com Contact for donations: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donate Department of Justice report on domestic extremism: Available at https://90milesfromneedles.com/extremism Listeners are encouraged to tune into this episode for an in-depth understanding of current political dynamics and to support the "90 Miles from Needles" podcast for continued advocacy towards desert protection and truthful reporting. Stay engaged for more enlightening and thought-provoking content from Chris Clarke and his guests.Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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S4E35: Silencing the Left: The Fight for Truth and Justice in Uncertain Times

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