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Terry Tempest Williams talks America’s national parks and her new book, “The Hour of Land;” James Conaway explains how to survive a California wildfire while downing petit syrah; and Ted Levin sticks up for the beleaguered timber rattlesnake. Mentioned in this episode: • Our Summer 2016 cover story about America’s national parks, “The Taming of the Wild” • James Conaways’s essay about the Valley Fire, “Waiting for Fire” • Ted Levin’s Shelf Life excerpt Tune in every two weeks to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie...   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.