Television and Radio

Forbes Breaking News | Dr. Chad Hanson, a California forest and fire ecologist with the John Muir Project, joined “Forbes Newsroom” to talk about the wildfires that are devastating LA county and what it could take to stop them.

CNN Newsroom | These fires have been blowing through these logged areas and burning down mountain towns — it makes climate change worse. And that’s driving bigger fires. But the biggest issue is that most of these communities are nowhere near a forest. They’re in foothills, they’re in grasslands, they’re in chaparral shrub habitat. We’re…

Spectrum News 1 SoCal | Federal and state policies allocate billions to vegetation management in remote public lands, aiming to stop fires from reaching towns miles away—a strategy that has repeatedly failed. Fires still burn through communities, showing we must prioritize local preparedness and abandon outdated policies.

NewsNation | Dr. Chad Hanson discusses the ongoing Palisades Fire and the strong connection it has to the existing bone-dry weather conditions and extreme wind gusts. He also touches on the imperative job firefighters are performing by focusing on saving lives and homes – assisting in evacuations, structure defense, and overall public safety.

On episode 73 of the Green Root Podcast–the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance–host Josh Schlossberg goes to Capitol Hill with Jennifer Mamola, Policy and Advocacy Director for John Muir Project, who forecasts some environmental legislation to expect from Congress.

Adam Bronstein interviews Dr. Chad Hanson about forest protection, fire ecology, and the deceptive practices of federal land management agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service. Dr. Hanson critically examines the Forest Service’s narrative around logging disguised as fuel reduction and forest health projects, revealing the detrimental effects on biodiversity, carbon emissions, and community safety.

KNX Radio | Dr. Chad Hanson discusses the ongoing Franklin Fire in Malibu, California, raising the question: Why are fires still occurring in December? He explains that fire activity in Southern California is common even during this time of year due to the region’s lower-elevation mountains, foothill slopes, and chaparral ecosystems. Dr. Hanson also highlights…

KNX Radio | Dr. Chad Hanson debunks the myth of overgrown forests as a primary cause of wildfires, shedding light on how weather and climate drive wildfire ignition, spread, and intensity. Listen in to discover practical steps communities can take to prepare for wildfires.

Resistance Radio with Derrick Jensen | Dr. Chad Hanson sits down with host Derrick Jensen to discuss the dynamic processes of giant sequoias and fire and the rich ecosystems within conifer forests.

KTLA | Dr. Chad Hanson is in the studio discussing state and federal wildfire prevention efforts–what’s working and where improvements are needed. He compares traditional wildfire management approaches to the John Muir Project’s focus on community-driven fire prevention, emphasizing strategies like home hardening and defensible space to help protect homes from wildfires, making them more fire-proof.