Resistance Rangers On The Air

Resistance Rangers On The Air

by Resistance Rangers

News Commentary

Season 2

Silence on the Land: Budget Cuts, Censorship, and Safeguarding Native Heritage

What happens to Indigenous history when those tasked with protecting it are silenced or removed? In this powerful episode of Resistance Rangers on the Air, host Maia sits down with former National Park Service Director Chuck Sams and former NPS/FWS Native American Liaison Melissa Castiano to discuss the devastating impact of federal budget cuts, staff reductions, and Secretarial Order 3431 on historic preservation and tribal relations across public lands. HEY WE GOOFED: At 8:35, you'll hear us say "Great Sand Dunes" instead of "White Sands" in reference to those very cool footprints. We are so sorry for the mistake. Remember to drink your water, leave no trace, and be the ranger you want to see in your public lands. Learn more about us at resistancerangers.org or find us on Instagram and Facebook.

Why We Ranger

Happy World Ranger Day! We happen to know a few rangers, so we put together a little something for y'all to explain how we got here, why we're still here, and steps you can take to help us protect your public lands. To all of our fellow rangers out there, current and former, we honor you today. Thank you for your dedication and strength. Interested in learning more? Visit us at ⁠resistancerangers.org⁠ or find us on your favorite social media site! Cover art: Mark of the Feral

Season 1

The Unofficial Birthday - Rethinking America 250

Cue the fireworks and cheers, it's our 250th birthday! But let's be real, there's more to our story than just everything 1776 and after. Join us for a minute as we talk about what we're missing and what we might include. In this July 4th episode of Resistance Rangers on the Air, we explore the complexities behind the America 250 celebration, the contradictions of our founding ideals, and why telling the full story matters. Public lands preserve more than beautiful landscapes- they hold the layered histories of resilience, resistance, and the ongoing pursuit of justice. Tune in this July 4 as we look beyond the fireworks and reflect on the stories that deserve to be remembered. Y'all be safe out there, and don't forget to hydrate! Learn more at resistancerangers.org Music: Tech Oasis - "Marching Together" John Philip Sousa's - "America First" - "The Honored Dead" - "Stars and Stripes Forever" (as mangled by Partly Cloudy) Bodytonic - "Are We Loose Yet" Barstool - "Lumber Down"

Breaking News: The Proposed NPS FY 2027 Budget

Breaking News: The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 is whack. We've got the NPS part summed up for you. Devastating budget cuts? Check. Catastrophic staffing cuts? You got it. Insult upon injury to Tribal nations? Bingo. Want to read it for yourself? Here ya go! Pages 5-7 have the numbers. https://www.doi.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2026-04/2027bibnps508.pdf You can also learn more at: https://protectnps.org/2026/04/03/coalition-to-protect-americas-national-parks-presidents-budget-will-make-crisis-at-our-national-parks-far-worse/ Call your congresspeople, stay hydrated, and ranger on. Leave your trace not in the parks, but on history with us. Learn more about Resistance Rangers at resistancerangers.org Music: Country Western Texas Background Music by Tunetank https://tunetank.com/

The Fired Probie Survey

In early 2025, the DOGE-led "shock-and-awe" campaign purged thousands of probationary employees under the false pretense of poor performance. Host Maisaura joins Momo, Anna, GreenBrier, and Christa to break down the Fired Probie Survey, a survey created by a group of fired probationary employees across various agencies to document the psychological and professional toll of their terminations. This episode exposes the data behind these illegal removals and the human cost of treating public servants as administrative clutter. To see the results, visit the survey website linked below and keep resisting. https://www.27uNIHted.org/probationaryhome Learn more about Resistance Rangers at https://www.resistancerangers.org/ Today's music: "Who Put The Western In My Spaghetti" - Giorgio di Campo "Louisiana Morning" - Wooster27 Stay hydrated, leave no trace, and ranger on!

Save Our Signs & Avenging The Ancestors Coalition

What do we do to stop the erasure of history and science at our parks? It’s been a terrible year for public lands and those who love them. Every day there is a new, horrible thing to be sad and angry about. But there is so much you can do! We talk to brilliant, inspiring grass roots organizers from Save Our Signs and Avenging the Ancestors Coalition about the ongoing saga of the President’s House in Philadelphia and how we can save our signs across the country. Got signs to add? Here's where to submit: https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/save-our-signs Want to get involved with ATAC in Philadelphia? https://www.avengingtheancestors.com/ Learn more about our mission at www.resistancerangers.org. Music credits go to: "Who Put The Western In My Spaghetti" - Giorgio di Campo Available on Pixabay: "In Time - folk_acoustic "What A Pity" - albert_gogh Stay safe and ranger on!

The "Valentine's Day Massacre" - One Year Later

On Valentine's Day 2025, thousands of probationary federal employees were illegally fired, including rangers in the National Park Service. This was a cruel act, ending the careers of many passionate and skilled employees before they could truly start. Today, we honor and remember them by sharing their stories, and we will continue to fight for them. ***Correction!!! Around minute 44 or so, we mistakenly state that NOAA offered probationary workers the chances to be reinstates with backpay. Unfortunately, only a handful of people, roughly 40 instead of hundreds, were brought back who were considered to have passed their probationary period from the time of the initial and second firings. So sorry!*** www.resistancerangers.org Music credits go to: "Who Put The Western In My Spaghetti" - Giorgio di Campo Available on Pixabay: "Leave Without Me" - Geoff Harvey "Broken Sonata" - Clavier Music "Autumn Forest" - folk_acoustic "The Collapse" - nakaradaalexander "Tranquil Fields" - nakaradaalexander "My Goodness What Have They Done" - Alban_Gogh "Forest of Dreams" - folk_acoustic "Guitar Instrumental Background" - noisysymphony "Spring Forest Campfire" - Soundreality Stay safe and ranger on!

Public Lands and Conservation feat. Aaron Murphy @American Hunters and Anglers

Protecting our public lands means protecting the heritage of hunting and fishing. 🏞️🎣 This week on Resistance Rangers On the Air, we’re talking all things public lands, hunting, and fishing with Aaron Murphy with American Hunters and Anglers. Learn why these activities are so important for maintaining healthy ecosystems and funding public land access. Links! AHA socials: https://www.instagram.com/americanhuntersanglers Call your reps and senators! ⁠https://5calls.org/issue/public-lands-interior-department-workforce-act/⁠ Us! ⁠www.resistancerangers.org⁠ Want to support some disadvantaged rangers during the shutdown? ⁠https://www.anpr.org/ranger-relief⁠ Music Who Put The Western in My Spaghetti? by Giorgi di Campo Calm at Sea by folk_acoustic: ⁠https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-calm-at-sea-144305/⁠ Short Guitar Prelude by Julius H: https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-short-acoustic-guitar-prelude-intro-ending-for-film-and-video-182970/

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Today, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, to honor the first peoples of this land, celebrate their culture, and tell the real story behind America’s Best Idea. It's a story of connection and resilience. First, we’ll hear a historical critique of the establishment of the NPS, including the painful reality of tribal displacement and the legacy of settler colonialism. Then, our Indigenous guests share their personal definitions of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Join us for a powerful celebration of Native cultures—their resilience, survival, and continued resistance against erasure. www.resistancerangers.org Music Who Put The Western in My Spaghetti? by Giorgi di Campo It is a Good Day by Spirit Nation Gentle Landscapes by ValentinaLópezz Old Tolchaco by Arizona Guide

Shutdown Edition! AMA and Stories of Shutdowns Past

On October 3rd we did an Ask Me Anything on Reddit and Instagram. Now, in case you missed it, here's some of your questions and the answers we had for you! Some of our rangers have been around for a hot minute, and they wanted to share a couple of stories for all of us going through it for the first time. Contains some swearing. We're a little fed up. Links! Call your reps and senators! https://5calls.org/issue/public-lands-interior-department-workforce-act/ www.resistancerangers.org Want to support some disadvantaged rangers during the shutdown? https://www.anpr.org/ranger-relief Music Who Put The Western in My Spaghetti? by Giorgi di Campo

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