Dr. Megan Kate Nelson Interview Episode 18

Matt Crawford speaks with author Dr. Megan Kate Nelson about her book, Saving Yellowstone. Almost four million people visit Yellowstone every year yet the history of how it came into being and the political and social climate of the time are often overlooked. Nelson takes us back to the grand adventure that creating Yellowstone was, while also exploring the dark period of Reconstruction and African American's fight for justice and true equality, while also detailing the exploitation of indigenous peoples and their fight to maintain their land and culture. A multi-faceted and nuanced read that blends exploration, history and social justice. I can't wait till you all read it!