Local Perspectives on Trump’s Cabinet and Wildfire Impacts
Learning From California Wildfires And Local Impact Of Trump’s Cabinet, This West Virginia Morning
West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Tuesday, January 21, 2025
By Staff
In a recent episode of West Virginia Morning by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Marshall University's Marybeth Beller discusses the implications of President Trump's cabinet on local interests, particularly for the Mountain State. The segment also addresses the ongoing devastation from wildfires in Los Angeles, touching on their increasing severity which parallels concerns in local areas. Bill Lynch of Inside Appalachia interviews fire expert Dr. Ericka Smithwick from Penn State to explore wildfire causes and preparedness strategies that could be relevant to communities in towns like Charles Town and Harpers Ferry, emphasizing the importance of local resilience.
