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This week we are rewinding to share some of our favorite podcast stories from the past year. We start with an interview with Nevada author Robin McLean, whose recent book has received high praise from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. She talks about what it means to live out West and more. After that, we have a story from reporter Savanna Strott on showgirls in Las Vegas as she foll...

This week we are rewinding to share some of our favorite podcast stories from the past year. We start with a piece on state symbols in Nevada, one of host Joey Lovato’s favorite topics. After that, we explore some caves — literally — and talk about the uniqueness of the cavernous systems in rural Nevada. At the end of the show, we have a few monster stories from our Halloween episode of IndyMatter...

To wrap up the year, some reporters on Team Indy go over their favorite stories from 2022 and what they will be following in 2023. This week, host Joey Lovato talks with a few of the reporters from Team Indy about what they liked reporting on this year and what issues they will be following in their reporting next year. We also say goodbye to Assistant Editor Jackie Valley, who is departing after...

Nevada’s poet laureate, continuing crisis on the Colorado River and our new D.C. reporter. This week host Joey Lovato sits down with Gailmarie Pahmeier, the first Nevada poet laureate in more than 50 years. They talk about poetry, Pahmeier’s role and a statewide project she’s working on with the Nevada Arts Council. After that, environmental reporter Daniel Rothberg talks about the ongoing water c...

The life of a working showgirl, Nevada’s nuclear future, and National Guard recruitment. This week freelance reporter Savanna Strott has a story about showgirls in Las Vegas. Once regarded as an art form, today’s showgirls say their hustle is a sales job — and they want more respect for their business. After that, host Joey Lovato interviews Taylor Wilson, a nuclear scientist based in Reno wh...

This week we are rewinding to share some of our favorite podcast stories from the past. We start with a story about a company that helps people compost in Reno. Down to Earth Composting picks up food scrap and turns it into compost for their customers. To learn more, we followed one of their workers who traverse the city by electric bike to pick up the compostable materials. After that, gaming rep...

A post-Election Day overview with Jon Ralston, Jacob Solis and Joey Lovato. This week Nevada Independent CEO Jon Ralston joins hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis to go over the results from the election and opine on wins and losses. They break down who won, analyze why they won, examine voter turnout and talk about what the future holds for Nevadans. Between it all, you’ll hear from voters themselv...

A pre-Election Day download with Jon Ralston, author Robin McLean’s take on Nevada life and fun tales from the Nevada Historical Society. This week Nevada Independent CEO Jon Ralston plays political pundit as he goes over early voting before the 2022 midterm elections and opines on some possible election outcomes. After that, we have some decidedly lighter content, perfect to kill time while waiti...

How a far-right activist’s large donations are reshaping Republican politics in Northern Nevada, a look at the Senate race and a romp around the Nevada Day parade. This week reporter Tabitha Mueller has a story on Robert Beadles, a far-right activist and donor to many Republican candidates in Nevada. After that, host Joey Lovato chats with assistant editor Riley Synder about the race for the Senat...

A Reno company’s wheeled approach to composting, an overview of the Secretary of State’s race and a few Nevada monster stories for Halloween. This week host Joey Lovato and video producer Tim Lenard have a story about Down to Earth Composting, a Reno company that’s using e-bikes in its quest to help residents live more sustainably. After that, cohost Jacob Solis and Joey chat about Nevada’s secret...

Growing the cannabis industry workforce, a dive into congressional district races and a look at the G2E gaming conference. This week host Joey Lovato has a story on the cannabis industry’s effort to boost its Nevada workforce. After that, reporters Jannelle Calderon and Sean Golonka talk about the state’s congressional races ahead of the November election. At the end of the show, reporter Howard S...

What removing grass means for Nevada, why you should care about campaign finance and more from IndyFest 2022. This week host Jacob Solis talks with scientists at the Desert Research Institute about how changing landscaping and moving away from grass will save Southern Nevada water, but what else will it do? After that, host Joey Lovato joins Jacob, reporter Sean Golonka and The Nevada Independent’...

A recap of our favorite IndyFest moments and highlights from the gubernatorial debate. This week hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis are joined by their colleague Jackie Valley to talk about their favorite things from IndyFest 2022. The annual conference hosted by The Nevada Independent covers everything from education and cannabis to water and elections. After that, we have highlights from the gube...

Nevada Gold Mines, the race for Attorney General and a D.C. perspective on Nevada. This week we read you a story from Indy reporter Daniel Rothberg and High Country News reporter Nick Bowlin about Nevada Gold Mines and some employees’ safety concerns. After that, reporter Sean Golonka talks about the race for attorney general between Democratic incumbent Aaron Ford and Republican challenger Sigal...

Threats to old trees and new opportunities for Nevada’s wine industry This week we are rewinding to share some of our favorite podcast stories from the past, starting with a piece on Bristlecone pines, some of the oldest living things on the planet. Host Joey Lovato talks with experts about threats to the tree and what makes them so special. Afterward, we re-air a piece on grape growing and winema...

Meteorologists analyze summer weather patterns, a dive into ballot questions and a history of oppression in Native communities. This week host Joey Lovato chats with meteorologists in Reno and Las Vegas about weather trends this summer and what may be on the horizon. After that, assistant editor Jackie Valley joins Joey and Jacob to review ballot questions that voters will see this November. At th...

Solving the child care crisis in Nevada, a Congressional District 3 election preview and a needle-exchange program in Elko. This week host Joey Lovato sits down with reporter Naoka Foreman to discuss the issues facing Nevada families regarding child care in the state. With a shortage of workers and COVID-19 emergency funding sunsetting in 2024, how will Nevada address the growing concerns around c...

Cave discoveries, a Reno City Hall race preview and a quirky option on Nevada ballots. This week host Joey Lovato has a story about the 100-year anniversary of Lehman Caves in Great Basin National Park and an effort to map more caves across the state. After that, reporter Carly Sauvageau breaks down the races for Reno mayor and two city council seats. At the end, Mark Wlaschin, the deputy secretar...

Water and tourism woes at Lake Mead, a breakdown of the Inflation Reduction Act and a scientific discovery at UNLV. This week host Joey Lovato, reporter Sean Golonka and reporter Carmen Landinger talk about water cuts at Lake Mead and how the situation is affecting recreation and tourism. After that, reporter Humberto Sanchez breaks down everything you need to know about the Inflation Reduction Ac...

Rural counties’ quest to hand count ballots, strip clubs seek slot machines and a standoff between Clark County and a developer who wants to build homes near Red Rock. This week host Joey Lovato and reporter Sean Golonka dive into the efforts in rural Nevada to move to paper ballots only — and all counted by hand. They also talk to the activist group All Voting is Local. After that, reporter...

The past, present and future of the Bristlecone Pine, a preview of the new school year and tribes get a seat at the table with federal agencies. This week host Joey Lovato dives into the world of the Bristlecone Pine, one of the oldest living trees on the planet. He talks to experts about what makes the trees unique, what we can learn from them and what threats they face. After that, education rep...

Airport growth in Nevada, the fight for better air quality in East Las Vegas and a Nevada professor’s dream fulfilled at Comic-Con. This week host Joey Lovato has a story about how an increase in air traffic could mean a second airport in Las Vegas as well as major upgrades coming to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. After that, reporter Carmen Landing explores why East Las Vegas is disproport...

Queer artists talk about identity and expression, what you need to know about the new COVID variant and the impending demise of several Nevada casinos. This week host Joey Lovato has a story about how queer artists are using their creative work to examine issues related to expression and identity. After that, reporter Tabitha Mueller goes over the new COVID BA.5 variant and what it means for Nevad...

Safety when recreating in the Nevada wilderness, the new mental health hotline and talking about citizen legislators. This week host Joey Lovato chats with Lacey Hankin, a volunteer with the Washoe County Search and Rescue Hasty Team, about safety when enjoying Nevada’s diverse landscape. After that, reporter Carly Sauvageau explains the new 988 suicide prevention hotline. At the end of the episod...

Why a therapist uses music to help heal, how COVID changed what we wear and one radio station servicing central rural Nevada. This week we are rewinding to hear some of our favorite podcast stories from the past, starting with a story video producer Tim Lenard did about a musical therapist. After that, host Joey Lovato interviews a fashion expert at UNLV about how COVID changed the way we dress. A...