How a first-in-the country geothermal project brought a pair of unlikely allies together.
Only about 1% of Americans consume raw milk on a weekly basis, but that number is growing. What's the appeal? Is it the superfood they claim? Or something to avoid at all costs?
A fishing tycoon is arrested in an elaborate sting operation, but claims he’s the real hero fighting back against an overbearing state.
What do bachelor albatrosses, lesbian polar bears and albino squirrels have in common? Um… they’re all mentioned in this episode.
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A goat prepares for birth, an unsuspecting suburban family gets served roadkill, and other (live!) stories of metamorphosis.
The bringer of daylight, the bringer of death, and one of the coolest, most underestimated birds around.
In County Leitrim, an area of Ireland hit hard by the Troubles and the Great Famine, townspeople are fighting what they say is a new wave of colonialism: Sitka spruce plantations.
After discovering “forever chemicals” in their water, officials in a small NH town say it’s still safe to drink. One resident doesn’t buy it and goes down a research rabbit hole.
We commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Challenger shuttle disaster with stories honoring the life, impact, and enduring legacy of Christa McAuliffe.
Activist Bill McKibben sounds optimistic that we can avert climate catastrophe. But is he really?
Poet and author Aimee Nezhukumatathil dishes up three flavors that have connected her to others – one familiar, one sweet, and one strange.
We celebrate our 10th anniversary by listening back to Outside/In’s very first episode, and talk about how the show’s changed and what’s stayed the same.
From blue people to bear attacks, what have movies done to our conception of the natural world?
There’s an old French folk saying which translates to “the best doctor is the mouth of the dog.” Is there any truth to it?
The story of how a leading eugenicist and a handful of wealthy automakers helped engineer the modern lab mouse.
Two sets of potential crimes, investigated by more than five sets of law enforcement agencies. Why most of them never took a shot at accountability.
The poaching investigation takes a surprising turn when it reveals another set of potential crimes – this time, behind the brick walls of New Hampshire’s State Prison for Men.
A New Hampshire game warden stumbles upon one of the largest poaching cases in state history.
From swimming squirrels and bug-infested weddings, to an explosion in babies named Oaklee, we investigate the myriad ways a sudden surge in abundance can trigger unexpected consequences.
After a tornado tore through town, a neighborhood in St. Louis is trying to save its bricks. Can they?
It’s trivia night! Plus we debate who gets the mantle of most outdoorsy, adventuresome president.
Can a board game about the climate crisis really make for a good Friday night with your friends?
Producer Felix Poon exits his comfort zone and picks up a crossbow, to find out if one weekend in the Catskills can convert him into a dedicated hunter.