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.

*Alaska Youth for Environment Action in D.C.*

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

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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