Policy Rx with the Rock Doc – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In the most recent episode of Policy Rx, the Rock Doc sits down with Kai Lightner to talk climbing advocacy—from his introduction to the political process to founding his nonprofit Climbing for Change. Listen to how Kai is breaking down barriers and creating opportunities to experience our sport, and hear his thoughts on the essential role climbers must play in staying informed on federal policies that directly impact our community.

In his most recent episode of Policy Rx, the Rock Doc sat down with VP of Operations, Fabian Garza and the Advocacy & Sustainability Manager, Jessica Powell at Black Diamond to talk about the current administration's impact on their day-to-day operations, covering everything from tariff implications to proposed public land sales.

Climbing legend Lynn Hill joins the Rock Doc on Policy Rx to reflect on her journey—from bold ascents since the '70s to decades of climbing advocacy—and what today’s climbers need to know.

In this episode of Policy Rx, the Rock Doc sits down with Tommy Caldwell to talk climbing advocacy—from his decades-long fight to protect Bears Ears in Utah to defending Oak Flat in Arizona. These iconic landscapes share stunning beauty—and a looming threat: access is at risk.

In his latest Policy Rx, the Rock Doc sat down with professional ski mountaineer and environmental advocate Caroline Gleich to talk about Caroline's advocacy work, her recent run for the US Senate, and the state of our public lands today.

The Rock Doc sat down with the president of Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, Jessica Turner, to break down what's happening at the policy level regarding government staff reductions, how the EXPLORE Act will be implemented, and what you need to know about the next steps in climbing advocacy.

The Rock Doc sits down with Bob Ratcliffe, who mostly recently served as the Division Chief of Conservation and Outdoor Recreation for the National Park Service, to talk about the recent firings of public servants and how this will affect the future of our national parks, services, and BLM lands.

The Rock Doc sits down with Senior Policy Advisor Jason Keith to discuss what's next for the PARC Act and how we plan on working with the current administration.

Pro climber Connor Herson joins the Rock Doc to explore how access has shaped his career—from bold trad lines to recently becoming the third person in history to free The Nose in a day.

Growing up on California’s iconic granite and pushing into some of the most visionary terrain in the sport, Connor has always sought out climbing that demands focus, creativity, and respect for the landscapes that make progression possible. In this episode, he reflects on how secure access creates the space for breakthrough climbing, why protecting these places is essential for the next generation, and what responsibility comes with pushing the boundaries of the sport.

Pro climber Timmy Kang joins the Rock Doc to reflect on the season that reshaped his relationship with climbing by joining Access Fund in Washington, D.C.

Fresh off sending some of the Buttermilks’ scariest blocs, Timmy stepped into the world of federal policy, gaining a front-row seat to Access Fund’s advocacy on the Protecting America’s Rock Climbing (PARC) Act. In this episode, he unpacks what it means to move from personal pursuit to public service—how representing climbers in our nation’s capital changed his understanding of access, and why every climber has a role to play in protecting the places we love.