The Landscape
Talking public lands extremism with Betsy Gaines Quammen
Mar 28, 2024
Betsy Gaines Quammen, an author specializing in extremism in the West, joins the discussion to share insights from her two books. She delves into the intersection of public lands and extremist ideologies, notably through the lens of the Bundy family's influence. The conversation includes the complex history of Native American injustices and ongoing battles over land use. Betsy also addresses the rise of extremism in small communities and the social ramifications of affluence in these regions, emphasizing the need for dialogue and resilience.
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- Betsy Gaines Quammen discusses how extremist ideologies, particularly rooted in specific religious interpretations, shape public land management and usage debates.
- Amid rising extremism, Quammen emphasizes the necessity of grassroots movements fostering community resilience and collaboration across differing ideological views.
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