The Launch of RE:PUBLIC - Public Lands Get Their Newsroom

Today on the show Colin is joined by longtime journalist and former Outside magazine editor-in-chief Chris Keyes to discuss his new venture: RE:PUBLIC (https://www.republic.land/) , nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to covering the policies, people, and forces shaping America’s public lands. What we cover: • How the decline of journalism (75% fewer reporters than 20 years ago) impacts public lands coverage. • Why RE:PUBLIC chose the nonprofit model and how it differs from traditional outdoor media. • The role of brands and retailers in speaking up for conservation. • Why public lands deserve dedicated, investigative storytelling beyond listicles and quick-hit news. • How RE:PUBLIC plans to partner with outlets to deliver long-form, high-impact stories. • What listeners and outdoor industry pros can do to support RE:PUBLIC right now. Public lands are at the heart of the outdoor industry and our way of life but they’re under constant pressure. With journalism shrinking, RE:PUBLIC wants to step in to ensure these stories don’t get lost. Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight (https://my.captivate.fm/rockfight.co) , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's semi-weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com (mailto:myrockfight@gmail.com) .