The End of The Road
Episode 7
Diversity is our Strength: Cassidy Austin-Merlino
JANUARY 2, 2022
In this episode, we talk with local climate and social activist, Cassidy Austin-Merlino about climate and social justice issues, working to stop the Pebble Mine, how to make the outdoors more inclusive, and the steps our remote community can take toward solutions.
In this Episode
Cassidy Austin-Merlino: Talks about meeting Alaskan Senator, Lisa Murkowski, to oppose the Pebble Mine project, how to make the outdoors more inclusive for everyone, how even a remote community like McCarthy can make a difference in the world.
Jon Erdman: Producer, host, episode writer, and Wrangell Mountains Center Executive Director
Michelle McAfee: Co-host, episode writer, editor, audio engineer
David Jacobs-Strain: Audio Mastering
Photos courtesy of Cassidy Austin-Merlino
Special thanks to the Alaska State Council on the Arts for their generous grant, making Season Two of this podcast possible!
Music Attribution
Box of Delights by Ketsa https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa License:https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Soul Zone by Ketsa https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa License:https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Ripples by Ketsa https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa License:https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
I Hear Echoes by Ketsa https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa License:https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
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Kennecott Glacier
Reference: https://www.nps.gov/wrst/learn/nature/glaciers.htm