In this episode, I interview Josh Schlossberg, a forest advocate, coordinator of the Eco-Integrity Alliance, and eco-horror writer. Josh discusses the complexities of forest management and the profound challenges that come with advocating for public lands. We critically examine the role of propaganda and biased journalism in shaping public opinion on wildfire management. Josh shares his experience with public records requests that reveal disinformation campaigns and discusses how political and financial motivations influence land management policies in his home state of Colorado and beyond. Josh also emphasizes the importance of creating independent media to counteract mainstream narratives.
00:20 The Role of Propaganda in Wildfire Management
01:58 Debating Forest Management Science
06:24 Challenges in Advocacy and Media
10:16 Josh's Journey into Advocacy
23:23 Eco Horror Fiction and Advocacy
28:38 Philosophical Reflections on Nature and Humanity
36:31 Wildfire Fatalities vs. Vending Machines
37:28 Eco Integrity Alliance and Wildfire Pretense Logging
38:46 Forest Fire Malfeasance Report
41:57 Public Records Request and Disinformation
46:10 Coordination and Conspiracy in Wildfire Management
48:05 Trump's Logging Policies and Public Reaction
59:47 Challenges in Media Coverage and Advocacy
01:12:51 Concluding Thoughts on Public Lands
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/08/old-forests-new-fires-and-a-scientific-standoff-over-active-management/
https://coloradosmokescreen.org/forest-fire-malfeasance/
https://coloradonewsline.com/2025/08/12/mislead-coloradans-wildfire-science/
https://eco-integrityalliance.org/
https://joshsworstnightmare.com/
