For The Wild

For The Wild, hosted by Ayana Young, occupies a unique space where ecology meets philosophy, Indigenous knowledge, and social justice. Calling itself a "slow media organization," the show doesn't rush through topics. Instead, Young sits with her guests for extended conversations that ask fundamental questions about humanity's relationship with the land and each other. The guest list reads like a who's-who of ecological thinkers, activists, and cultural workers. Over 395 episodes, Young has spoken with Indigenous language revitalists, Palestinian botanists preserving traditional plant knowledge, grief counselors working with climate anxiety, and land defenders on the front lines of extraction conflicts. The conversations are long, sometimes over an hour, and they reward patience. Young is a careful, thoughtful interviewer who creates space for her guests to think out loud. This is not a standard nature podcast, and it won't be for everyone. The show centers voices and perspectives that are often absent from mainstream environmental media, and it approaches ecological crises as inseparable from questions of justice, colonialism, and cultural survival. The 4.8 rating from over 1,100 reviews reflects a dedicated community. If you're looking for something that goes beyond species counts and conservation success stories into the deeper questions of why and for whom we protect the natural world, For The Wild offers the kind of depth that stays with you long after the episode ends.