“Everything that we love is affected by politics for better or worse, and we can’t afford to not be engaged with it,” says Canyon Woodward. 

Today we hear stories from two people who’ve leaned in and worked directly with elected leaders to have a say in the future of the places we love. Canyon Woodward explains how trail running is a lot like running for office, and Kareemah Batts shares what it’s like to Climb The Hill on behalf of public lands and the outdoor community. We also hear from a broad set of voices across our country about why participation in the democratic process matters. We’re all in this together.

  Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto  • Islands by John Berry   • Regal by Bradley Carter  • Remedy For Melancholy by Kai Engel   • Stargazing by Ken Christiansen  • The Wall Cahall by Fitz Cahall and Cordelia Zars)  •   Delivered by Brendan O’Connell

Tracks provided by Free Music Archive or with permission from the artists.