Sierra Nevada Ally

On this week’s show, Noah and Scott talk about how the One, Big, Beautiful Bill is impacting energy in Nevada, and talk tourism declines in Las Vegas, before getting into some of the history of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Then, Managing Editor Hannah Truby joins the show to talk about some really fantastic community stories she’s working on. This show is made possible by Press Forward...

On this week’s show, Noah and Scott talk about some of the local and state races that are starting to form in Nevada, the state of public media in the Silver State, and then at the role of the Federal Reserve and its dual mandate to control unemployment and inflation. We also talk about Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve's new sunscreen company, Spooge. This show is made possible by Press Forward , a...

On this week’s show, Noah is joined by Multimedia Director Alex Couraud. They talk about the latest in the Reno High vandalism case, and give some more updates on how the One Big, Beautiful Bill could impact Nevada – including for nuclear downwinders. And then to wrap up, they play another round of Grocery Price Tracker! This show is made possible by Press Forward , a national coalition investing...

On this week’s show, Noah and Scott are back to talk about some of the provisions in the newly-passed One Big, Beautiful Bill, and specifically what that means for Nevada. Then, the guys get into a bit of the history behind the agency in the news a lot these days, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or I.C.E. We may also mention Joey Chestnut's impressive victory at the Nathan's Ho...

Listen to the latest in the new poetic form, the Cadralor, invented and read by Dr. Lori Howe. This show is made possible by Press Forward , a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage. And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org. Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies. V...

On this edition of Ally Audio, Noah and Scott talk about the inaugural Northern Nevada Heat Summit, before diving into the details around the recent groundbreaking ruling by the Supreme Court limiting a federal judge’s ability to provide a check on executive orders. It all stems from the interpretation of the 14th Amendment, and it is significant. Then, contributor Mike Escobar joins the show to t...

On this edition of Ally Audio, Noah and Scott talk about some new laws taking effect in July in Nevada, the latest on the Athletics' ballpark in Las Vegas, and then get into some of the impacts of the first law signed by president Donald Trump in his second term in office. This show is made possible by Press Forward , a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local n...

In this edition of Ally Audio, Noah and Scott chat about some of the bills vetoed by Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, as he sets a new record for the number of bills vetoed from one legislative session. Then, a brief history of the use of military troops to quell protests and riots domestically, in the wake of ongoing protests and military presence in Los Angeles. We wrap up with our favorite (and only)...

In this edition of Ally Audio, it’s Sine Die, and Noah and Scott look at the end of the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session and check in on the bills we’ve been tracking on the show. Plus, a federal court has blocked President Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs using an emergency powers law. We look into the history and context around that law, the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. T...

There are an estimated 2 billion Muslims worldwide and Islam is the second largest religion in the world. Yet many Muslims in the United States suffer from religious discrimination, their faith often misunderstood or overlooked. Join civics reporter Alex Couraud as she dives into the rich culture of Muslim Americans in Nevada on the cusp of the passage of AB278, a bill that would dedicate the mont...

In this edition of Ally Audio, Scott and Noah dig into the latest compromise that stripped a controversial public lands provision from the budget reconciliation bill being considered in Congress, talk about Governor Joe Lombardo’s early veto on a ballot drop box measure, and take a fresh look at a food insecurity bill being considered in the Nevada Assembly. Then, the guys look into the history an...

In this edition of Ally Audio, we take another trip to Carson City, as lawmakers have just weeks before Sine Die, as the session ends on June 2. We’ll talk about the latest from the statehouse with our civics reporter Alex Couraud. Scott and Noah also give the details and history on the Temporary Protected Status program, in light of the Supreme Court's decision to support the Trump administr...

In this edition of Ally Audio, we give some updates from Carson City and discuss a couple of bills being considered by legislators. Then, we’ll talk about how a push to transfer public lands in Nevada is on the table again. This show is made possible by Press Forward , a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism cove...

After a couple weeks off, we’re back with a new episode of Ally Audio. Noah can't find his microphones yet from his move, but we soldier on with an update from Carson City and the 2025 Legislative Session. Then, we’ll get into some of the context and significance around the first 100 days of a presidential administration. Finally, our civics reporter Alex Couraud joins the show to chat more a...

On this week’s show, Noah and Scott look into some legislative and legal updates from Nevada, including the latest on the John Doe case revolving around a GPS tracking device used to follow two northern Nevada politicians. Then, they get into some of the history around the use of tariffs. Contributor Richard Bednarski joins the show to talk about the economic and environmental debate around data c...

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 reporti...

On this week's episode, Noah and Scott break down the public financing of the Grand Sierra Resort's arena project, and talk about the long and complicated history of the filibuster, as U.S. Senator Cory Booker addresses the floor in a record-breaking speech lasting more than 25 hours. Then, civics reporter Alex Couraud joins the show to discuss the latest from the Nevada Legislative Sess...

On this week's episode, Noah and Scott give you some updates on local government, including risks facing Lake Tahoe. Then, they talk about the importance of Medicaid to Nevada. This show is made possible by Press Forward , a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage. And from our readers and listeners a...

On this edition of Ally Audio, Noah and Scott have some updates from Carson City, and get into some of the latest actions from the Trump Administration. They're also talking about an Assembly Bill that encourages what’s known as “regenerative agriculture,” by farmers and ranchers in the state. Then reporter Richard Bednarski will join the show to talk about some of his recent reporting about...

On this week's Ally Audio, Noah and Scott give an update on the activity in Carson City, then talk about the latest report coming out of Sparks - a city which is struggling to keep pace with its population growth and is seeking support at the federal level to unlock more lands from the federal government. Then, we hear from our newest contributor Brooke Hess about a documentary she made where...

On this edition of Ally Audio, Noah and Scott talk about a new toll road proposal in Sparks, and the impact of the federal worker purge on Nevada and our public lands. The guys also get into Nevada potentially joining into wildfire compacts to help prepare for disaster in the face of cuts to federal funding. And before we get too far into March, we’re going to take some time to look back on Februa...

Despite efforts from the Trump administration to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Black History Month celebrations are underway at the state capital. As the Sierra Nevada Ally's Alex Couraud reports, the events are shining a message of hope and resilience during tumultuous times.  This show is made possible by Press Forward , a national coalition investing more than $500 mi...

On this edition of Ally Audio, Noah and Scott talk about new legislation being discussed in the Nevada Legislature and the original governmental efficiency department. Then, contributor Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas joins the show to talk about immigration, and a local study that used volunteer citizens to help collect data on extreme heat. We also have updated data on grocery prices, so we’ll share a b...

On this edition of Ally Audio, Noah and Scott talk about Nevada’s day of protest at the capitol building, part of a nationwide day of protests, with civics reporter, Alex Couraud. We also talk a bit about some findings from a study that looked into how heat is different in different parts of the community. In some ways, it’s no surprise, but the study also relied heavily on volunteer citizen scien...

On this edition of Ally Audio, Noah and Scott talk about some of the latest news and updates from the legislature in Carson City, explore a potential moratorium on data centers in Reno, and look at the impact of immigration on the state of Nevada. Nevada Know Your Rights: Guidelines for interacting with police and immigration agents (from the Nevada Attorney General's Office): https://ag.nv.g...