The podcast explores the intersections of environment, history, culture, science, politics and social justice, focusing on the human relationships with the natural world.
Executive producer and host of Threshold, Amy Martin, had a 2016 Scripps Fellowship in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Reporting from across Montana and interviewing ranchers, tribal members, scientists, and many others, the season asks: Can we ever live with wild, free-roaming bison again?
[12] Threshold Conversations is a spinoff show featuring interviews with environmental thought leaders on important issues impacting cultures, communities, and ecosystems in the United States and beyond.
Threshold has also been included in best-of lists by Outside Online,[16] High Country News,[17] Bello Collective,[18] and The Philadelphia Inquirer.
"[20] Holly Kirkpatrick of Rise Collaborative wrote that Threshold Season 2 helps listeners gain a more in-depth understanding of the Arctic.
[21] Dan DeLuca of The Philly Inquirer wrote that Threshold Season 1: "an immersive exploration of the nation's history with the [bison]...It digs deep into issues about conservation and politics and the relationship of the U.S. government to native populations both animal and human, while never losing a sense of wonder about the majestic beasts.
"[22] Threshold has been broadcast on public radio stations across the country, including WHYY Philadelphia, KUT Austin, KJZZ Phoenix, and more.