Ally Radio: Maui Burning and the Story of El Capitan

Listen to Ally Radio for August 11, 2023.

By Noah Glick ● Environment ● August 11, 2023

A photograph of a fire burning intensely in the nighttime. It's near a city intersection. — *County of Maui photo by Zeke Kalua*

On this week’s Ally Radio, we head to Maui, where a wildfire has destroyed an historic town, killed dozens of people and destroyed homes and businesses. Our friends at KMUD Redwood Community Radio were able to connect with our radio friends in Maui to check in.

Then, we look at the world-famous El Capitan. This granite wall has attracted climbers from around the world for decades. But, what do we really know about ‘El Cap?’ We chat with our outdoors writer, Matt Johanson.

Listen to new episodes of Ally Radio every Friday at noon on KNVC, 95.1FM, Carson City Community Radio. The Sierra Nevada Ally is now available as a podcast! You can listen to the latest audio news reports from our team on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or by searching “Sierra Nevada Ally” wherever you listen.

Author

Noah Glick

Noah Glick is an award-winning journalist, audio and podcast producer, and writer, whose work has been heard nationally on NPR, Marketplace, Here & Now, and more. He is a multiple regional Edward R. Murrow Award winner for his reporting on climate, energy, and housing.

Noah brings his years of experience to the Sierra Nevada Ally, where he will serve as Executive Editor, overseeing the organization’s content strategy, audio production, and editorial oversight. His goal is to create content that helps readers become more informed about the world around them and to inspire everyone to think more critically and see the world with a little more kindness and understanding.

When not mixing audio or writing podcasts, Noah can mostly be found at home with his family or out on a lake with a kayak.

Author

Noah Glick

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