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"The Wide Open" podcast from Montana Public Radio and the Montana Media Lab.
The Wide Open
Explore the places where we come together and fall apart. The Wide Open brings nuanced reporting on under-covered environmental issues. Our deep storytelling provides context to the forces shaping our lives — with plenty of adventure, wildlife and rich sound along the way.

Episode 08: Looking at the Caterpillar

Montana Public Radio | By Nick Mott
Published September 19, 2024 at 5:21 AM MDT

A caterpillar crosses the road. It starts a conversation about the long view of conservation, across species and across generations.

Learn more now on The Wide Open Episode 08: Looking at the Caterpillar.
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