YWP Podcast - 2026 World Ranger Day Special with Saving the Wild's Jamie Joseph

On this special World Ranger Day edition of the podcast, Gabby sits down with conservation activist and Saving the Wild founder Jamie Joseph for one of the most powerful conversations we have had.

While rangers continue to risk their lives protecting South Africa’s wildlife, Jamie reveals why the biggest battle is not always fought in the bush, but in the courtroom. Together, they unpack why so many rhino poachers never see prison, how corruption is undermining conservation, and why specialised wildlife courts and stronger legislation could change everything.

Jamie also shares more about Saving the Wild’s campaign for meaningful legal reform, the powerful short film Rhino: The Endgame, the role of public advocacy, and the Hollywood feature film inspired by her work that is currently in development with Margot Robbie’s production company.

This is a conversation about courage, justice, hope and the power of ordinary people to help create real change for wildlife and for the people risking everything to protect it.

Watch Rhino: The Endgame and support the campaign at Change.org/rhino-laws.

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Intro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza

Links from show:

Website: https://www.savingthewild.com/jamie-joseph/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saving_the_wild?igsh=MWRvd3EwbHJneWl2

Rhino-The Endgame: https://youtu.be/0Nmk7-VeAUE?si=PqC-2-MvGJT0aRsq

Petition: https://c.org/k4V7nVR9fr

The power in us project: https://www.riverinerecords.com/thepowerinusproject

Anderson Rocio: https://www.andersonrocio.com/powerinus