About this episode
The episode discusses the threats faced by activists during the 'Redwood Summer' protest organized by Earth First! and Judi Bari against the timber industry.
When Earth First! and Judi Bari plan a huge, months-long protest call "Redwood Summer," the reaction from the timber industry is fierce. Judi and other organizers are subjected to threats of physical harm and death; a disinformation campaign claims that "Redwood Summer" activists will be violent; and law enforcement and government officials seem indifferent to the danger the activists are facing. As "Redwood Summer" approaches, the situation become more tense and more volatile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- environmental activism
- protests
- timber industry
- threats
- disinformation
- law enforcement indifference
Keywords
- Redwood Summer
- Judi Bari
- Earth First!
- timber industry
- protest threats
- disinformation campaign
- activism
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Earth First!, timber industry, law enforcement, government officials
More episodes of Rip Current
- Bonus: Interviewing Darryl Cherney · February 11, 2026 · 32 min
- Bonus: Judi's Trial with Josh Morsell · February 4, 2026 · 37 min
- Bonus: Examining the Redwoods with Lucy Kerhoulas · January 28, 2026 · 32 min
- Bonus: 'City of Wood' with James Michael Buckley · January 21, 2026 · 37 min
- S2 E11: Headwaters · January 14, 2026 · 38 min
- S2 E10: The Usual Suspect · January 7, 2026 · 37 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Rip Current podcast page.