Ally Audio: Protests in the Streets

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On this edition of Ally Audio, we’re looking into the protests taking place around the country where millions of people are taking to the streets to denounce the actions taken by the Trump administration.

We’ll also address how tariffs from the Trump administration might compromise Governor Joe Lombardo’s housing development efforts.

Then, we’ll chat with our contributor Hannah Truby about reporting from protests, what to expect and how to prepare.


Sources for this episode:

https://nevadacurrent.com/briefs/lombardo-downplays-concerns-about-impact-of-trump-tariffs/

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12839/Overview

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Division/Research/Documents/Prevailing-Wage-2020.pdf

https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/with-lithium-tax-credits-at-risk-nevada-industry-cautions-the-market-will-devour-us

https://www.utilitydive.com/news/21-house-republicans-oppose-cutting-ira-clean-energy-credits-in-reconciliation/742404/ 

https://www.esgdive.com/news/president-trump-inflation-reduction-act-executive-order-ev-mandate/738197/ 

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/what-will-happen-to-the-inflation-reduction-act-under-a-republican-trifecta/ 

https://www.cleaninvestmentmonitor.org/database 

https://sierranevadaally.org/2023/06/21/how-nevada-is-positioning-itself-to-close-the-lithium-loop/ 

https://www.weforum.org/stories/2023/01/chart-countries-produce-lithium-world/ 

https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/publications/fact-sheet-lithium-supply-in-the-energy-transition/

https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/publications/fact-sheet-lithium-supply-in-the-energy-transition/#_edn23

https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2025/apr/06/fire-preventing-sheep-return-to-hills-of-west-carson/ 

https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/lost-la/the-black-cat-harbinger-of-lgbtq-civil-rights 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_suffrage_in_the_United_States 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_v._Happersett 

https://armstronghistoryjournal.wordpress.com/2022/10/24/a-forgotten-riot-discovering-the-black-cat-tavern-raids-place-in-queer-history/ 

https://www.fiftyfifty.one/

https://www.carson.org/government/departments-g-z/parks-recreation-open-space/sheep-project


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Authors

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.

Scott King is an award-winning reporter, multimedia producer, videographer and strategist who leads Sierra Nevada Ally’s outreach efforts with communities and individuals, and oversees operations to ensure the Ally is fulfilling its mission.

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Scott King earned a Master’s degree in Media Innovation at the University of Nevada, Reno. Scott previously received a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Writing with a minor in Marketing from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. Before enrolling at UNR, Scott served for two years as a literacy instructor with the Peace Corps in the community of Gouyave, Grenada. He has contributed to other local publications in the Northern Nevada region, such as Our Town Reno and The Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science. Scott has additional experience as a writer and videographer for the Air & Space Forces Magazine.

Hannah Truby is a reporter, photographer, and managing editor at The Sierra Nevada Ally, specializing in long-form features and explanatory journalism. Her work explores the intersections of civic life, culture, and the environment, with a focus on human-centered, nuanced storytelling. She holds a Master’s in Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a B.A. in English and German linguistics, bringing a deep reverence for language, culture, and place to every story she tells.