A public art project about water, a discussion about the Nevada Democracy Project and a chat about GivingTuesday.

This week, host Joey Lovato chats with reporter Daniel Rothberg about a public art piece in Reno that stretches through much of downtown. Later, Joey and reporter Naoka Foreman discuss the Nevada Democracy Project and how community listening sessions are informing reporting at The Indy. At the end of the show, Joey and Indy revenue team member Caty Foley talk about GivingTuesday.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Guests

Daniel Rothberg - @danielrothberg

Naoka Foreman - @naokadforeman

Caty Foley - @CatyatNVINDY

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Artist uses Truckee River sidewalk poem to meditate on science, time, place

Listening session: Residents say racism, redlining is root of problems in West Las Vegas

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Happy Thanksgiving from the IndyMatters team. In today’s episode, learn about how hunger is affecting our state this holiday, and what a special flower means to Nevada. 

This week, host Alex Couraud focuses on food insecurity in the Silver State by highlighting work being done by The Community Food Pantry of Northern Nevada — a local nonprofit that delivers food each Saturday to residents of Reno’s weekly motels. Then, host Joey Lovato talks with reporter Amy Alonzo about why Nevada is a hotbed for orchids.

Host

Joey Lovato — @Joey_Lovato_

Alex Couraud — @alexcouraud

Guests

Elyse Monroy — @elysemonroy 

The Community Food Pantry — @thecommunityfoodpantry 

Amy Alonzo 

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Inside two Nevada scientists’ quest to conserve, track desert orchids

 

The pros and cons of bringing one of Europe's most popular motorsports to Sin City.

This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis talk about Formula One (F1) on the eve of the first F1 race in Las Vegas in over 40 years. They go over the possible economic benefits and the struggles Southern Nevadans have dealt with as The Strip undergoes repaving and shutdowns before the race. They talk with former Gov. Steve Sisolak, analyst Brendan Bussmann and reporter Jannelle Calderón, who braved The Strip to talk to tourists about F1.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Jacob Solis - @jacobsolisnv

Guests

Steve Sisolak - @SteveSisolak

Brendan Bussmann - @BGlobalAdvisors

Jannelle Calderón - @NewsyJan

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As Vegas race nears, will locals embrace F1?

A celebration of IndyMatters after 300 episodes, some big news from Editor Elizabeth Thompson and a discussion about the state of the news industry and the history of The Indy with CEO Jon Ralston, Co-Managing Editor Michelle Rindels, Spanish Editor Luz Gray and former Assistant Editor Jackie Valley.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Guests

Jon Ralston - @RalstonReports

Michelle Rindels - @MichelleRindels

Luz Gray - @LuzGrayNV

Jackie Valley - @JackieValley

Elizabeth Thompson - @elizthompsn

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A fond farewell

A journey through Carson City’s past and a visit to some haunted places, followed by a history of Nevada’s (almost) state drink.

This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Alex Couraud bring you two stories to mark Nevada Day and Halloween. Alex and reporter Carly Sauvageau take a haunted tour through the state’s capital and learn a bit about Nevada's history. After that, Joey heads to a Nevada-themed bar to learn how to make a Picon punch, a traditional Basque beverage that almost became the official state drink.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud

Guests

Carly Sauvageau - @csauvageau_1998

Xabier Irujo - Center for Basque Studies

Dylan Evans - @1864tavern

Kristyn Leonard - @KLeonardNV

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Carson City ghost tour highlights Silver State’s spooky history

Catching up on House speaker chaos in D.C., learning about a furry friend in Nevada’s waterways, and a cyberattack on the Clark County School District (CCSD).

This week, host Joey Lovato catches up with D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum as the two talk about the tumult of the House not having a leader for three weeks. After that, reporter Rocío Hernández explains what happened with a cyberattack on the Clark County School District and what it means for student learning. At the end of the show, host Alex Couraud and reporter Amy Alonzo chat about beavers in Nevada and how they’re playing a role in Nevada water conservation.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud

Guests

Gabby Birenbaum - @birenbomb

Amy Alonzo - No Twitter

Rocío Hernández - @rociohzz

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After initially demurring, Amodei votes to elect Mike Johnson as speaker

Rehydrating Nevada’s riparian areas, one beaver at a time

Clark County students back to pen and paper assignments after cybersecurity breach

An interview with outgoing Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and a recap of the annular solar eclipse that passed over northeastern Nevada.

This week, host Joey Lovato talks with reporter Carly Sauvageau about her interview with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman – looking back on her career as mayor as she is termed out and will be leaving office in 2024. After that, co-host Alex Couraud and Joey chat about the solar eclipse that passed over Nevada. Joey also chats with photographer Daniel Clark, who was out in Ely photographing the eclipse.  

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud

Guests

Carolyn Goodman - @mayoroflasvegas

Carly Sauvageau - @csauvageau_1998

Daniel Clark - @DanJClarkPhoto

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‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse to pass directly over Nevada

A recap of IndyFest 2023, The Nevada Independent’s annual conference focusing on politics and policy issues in and around Nevada.

This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis take listeners through the highlights of several of the panels from IndyFest 2023, which covered everything from the repercussions of wildfires to the Read by Grade Three policy to the economy. 

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Jacob Solis - @jacobsolisnv

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The Indy celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by profiling two Latino-owned businesses in Nevada and their impact on their communities.  

This week, host Alex Couraud and reporter Jannelle Calderon explore the history of Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrate the diversity that exists within the Latino community in Nevada. Alex chats with Gerzon Chaves, owner of Tiempo Latino Dance Company in Reno. Jannelle sits down with Ernest Madrid, owner of Chops barbershop in Las Vegas to better understand what Latinidad looks like in the Silver State.

Host

Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud

Jannelle Calderón - @NewsyJan

Guests

Gerzon Chaves - @tiempo_latino_dance_company

Vanesa de la Cruz - @VanesadelaCruz_

Ernest Mardid - @chops_barbershop_dtlv

The Indy goes to Fallon for the annual Cantaloupe Festival, hosts a live event on the plight of local news and discusses Latino voter trends.

This week, host Alex Couraud and reporter Carly Sauvageau head out to the annual Fallon Cantaloupe Festival and County Fair. After that, we have a short segment from our event on the plight of local news. At the end of the show, Alex and reporter Jannelle Calderón talk with Indy CEO Jon Ralston about Latino voters.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud

Guests

Carly Sauvageau - @csauvageau_1998

Jon Ralston - @RalstonReports

Jannelle Calderón - @NewsyJan

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IndyTalks: The Plight of Local News

Fallon Cantaloupe Festival stems from hardy melon with roots in Churchill County

Analysis: Lack of GOP gains among NV Latino voters boosted Cortez Masto in 2022

MGM faces fallout after a major cyberattack, Republicans change messaging around vote-by-mail, and CCSD faces off with teachers union.

This week, host Joey Lovato sits down with reporter Howard Stutz to talk about a cyberattack that MGM Resorts International faced, slowing hotel services and interfering with company operations. After that, D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum discusses a change in strategy from Republicans in regard to messaging about vote-by-mail. At the end of the show, co-host Jacob Solis and reporter Jannelle Calderón join Joey to go over all of the chaos and tension between the Clark County Education Association teachers union and the Clark County School District.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Jacob Solis - @jacobsolisnv

Guests

Howard Stutz - @howardstutz

Gabby Birenbaum - @birenbomb

Jannelle Calderón - @NewsyJan

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Caesars acknowledges it was victim of a cyberattack, says operations were unaffected

Top Nevada Republicans reverse course, urge party to vote early or by mail in 2024

Clark County teachers union files appeal after judge declares mass absences an illegal strike

Judge: Clark County teacher absences that caused school closures constitute illegal strike

What happens after Burning Man, Republicans face confusion before the primary/caucus and a quick news round-up.

This week, host Joey Lovato talks with AP reporter Gabe Stern, who helped cover the aftermath of a very wet and muddy Burning Man this year. After that, D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum explains the complicated situation happening in Nevada because Republicans may have both a primary and a caucus next year. At the end of the show, co-host Jacob Solis joins Joey to chat with editor Michelle Rindels about a cornucopia of news topics to get you caught up on everything going on in Nevada.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Jacob Solis - @jacobsolisnv

Guests

Gabe Stern - @gabestern326

Gabby Birenbaum - @birenbomb

Michelle Rindels - @MichelleRindels

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No longer stranded, tens of thousands clean up and head home after Burning Man floods

DeSantis super PAC calls Nevada GOP primary 'rigged' for Trump; other candidates shy away from state

Assemblywoman Michelle Gorelow won’t run for re-election amid scrutiny over nonprofit ties

Culinary sets resort industry strike vote for the end of September if contract talks stall

Biden wants cannabis lower on drug list; Nevada patients say proposal doesn’t go far enough

Teacher-led PAC files petition to block public funding for A’s stadium in Vegas

An update on the A’s coming to Las Vegas, the effects of nuclear testing on “downwinders,” and a new elections newsletter.

This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis chat with reporter Howard Stutz about the Oakland A’s move to Las Vegas. Then, host Alex Couraud chats with reporter Carly Sauvageau about her story on “downwinders” — people who were affected by atomic testing in Nevada in the 50s and 60s. At the end of the show, Jacob talks about the new “Indy Elections” newsletter as well as what to be paying attention to as campaign season gets underway.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Jacob Solis - @jacobsolisnv

Guests

Howard Stutz - @howardstutz

Carly Sauvageau - @csauvageau_1998

Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud

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‘It absolutely hurts:’ Oakland fans lament possible loss of the A’s to Las Vegas

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Hurricane Hilary’s effect on Nevada, Las Vegas’ manufacturing industry problem and The Indy’s new education newsletter.

This week, hosts Joey Lovato talks with reporter Amy Alonzo about Hurricane Hilary’s effect on Nevada. After that, host Alex Couraud talks with reporter Eric Neugeboren about how the manufacturing industry in Southern Nevada is struggling to find land to build on. At the end of the show, reporter Rocío Hernández talks about her new education newsletter, “Indy Education,” and about back-to-school season.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud

Guests

Amy Alonzo

Eric Neugeboren - @eric_neugeboren

Rocío Hernández - @rociohzz

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As Nevada deals with Hilary’s fallout, experts warn of more big storms in future 

Indy Education: Fallon school bus driver celebrates 55 years behind the wheel

How a 1990 campaign keeps abortion legal today in Nevada, challenges to expanding record sealing for low-level convictions after a veto, and the latest on Opportunity Scholarships.

This week, host Alex Couraud talks with reporter Noel Sims about her historical research into a referendum passed in the ‘90s that helped secure abortion rights in Nevada today. After that, reporter Naoka Foreman explains how large-scale record sealing has been taken off of the table for now, making it harder for people with smaller convictions like marijuana possession to move forward. At the end of the show, reporter and co-host Jacob Solis goes over the newest developments with Opportunity Scholarships and how lack of new funding has left many families in limbo.

Host

Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud

Jacob Solis - @jacobsolisnv

Guests

Noel Sims - @noelrhodes_

Naoka Foreman - @naokadforeman

Jacob Solis - @jacobsolisnv

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How the federal government sells off public lands, North Las Vegas uses AI to help translate during meetings, and Gov. Lombardo fights an ethics commission fine.

This week, host Joey Lovato talks with reporter Gabby Birenbaum about a big story she’s been working on about how Congress privatizes federal land for Nevada's urban areas to expand and what deals are being made for that to happen. After that, host Alex Couraud talks with reporter Jannelle Calderón about the City of North Las Vegas using AI to translate for public commenters during meetings. At the end of the show, reporter Tabitha Mueller goes over the ongoing saga between the Nevada Commission on Ethics and Gov. Joe Lombardo for wearing his sheriff's uniform and badge during his run for office.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud

Guests

Gabby Birenbaum - @birenbomb

Jannelle Calderón - @NewsyJan

Tabitha Mueller - @tabitha_mueller

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Conservation and development: Nevada's unique public lands process draws renewed attention

'Phenomenal boon': How Nevada's signature public lands law ushered in growth, conservation

North Las Vegas is using AI to translate public meetings in real time

Lombardo to fight ethics commission fine, censure in court

Host Joey Lovato sits down with fellow reporters, the attorney general, public defenders and harm reduction advocates to recap how the Legislature tackled fentanyl.

In the third installment of the Facing the Fentanyl Crisis series, host Joey Lovato talks with Indy reporter Sean Golonka and AP reporter Gabe Stern about what actions the Nevada Legislature took to address the drug, as well as praise and criticism for their moves. Joey and Sean also talked with Attorney General Aaron Ford, public defender John Piro and Overdose Data to Action Program Manager Elyse Monroy.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Guests

Sean Golonka - @s_golonka

Gabe Stern - @gabestern326

Aaron Ford - @AaronDFordNV

Elyse Monroy - @ElyseMonroy

John Piro - @JohnPiroNV

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Facing the Fentanyl Crisis: Politics and practicality in Nevada

Facing the Fentanyl Crisis: Nevada’s search for solutions

Host Alex Couraud and co-host Joey Lovato report on the psychedelic drug psilocybin in Nevada, taking listeners on a journey through the research, history and legalization efforts of “magic mushrooms” both in the state and nationally. 

In June, Gov. Joe Lombardo signed into law SB242, a measure authorizing a study into the therapeutic uses of psilocybin, the psychoactive component of “magic mushrooms.” To understand this further, reporter Alex Couraud talks with leaders in the world of psychedelic medicines, including veteran John Dalton, expert Kate Cotter, researchers Rochelle and Dustin Hines and Kelsey Armeni, and Nevada lobbyist Scot Rutledge. 

Foster care faces a shortage of homes in rural Nevada, The Indy analyzes the success rate of legislators' bills for the 2023 session and street vendors in Nevada get legitimized.

This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Alex Couraud hear from KFF Health News reporter Jazmin Orozco Rodrigez about her story on the foster care system in rural Nevada and how they were having to place children in hotel rooms for a time. After that, reporter Sean Golonka talks about legislators' voting records in the 2023 legislative session and looks at how successful lawmakers were at passing their bills. At the end of the show, reporter Jannelle Calderón goes over a bill that legitimizes street vendors as actual businesses.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud

Guests

Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez - @jazmin1orozco

Sean Golonka - @s_golonka

Jannelle Calderón - @NewsyJan

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Foster kids in casino hotels? It happened in Nevada amid widespread foster home shortages

Analysis: Which lawmakers were most likely to go against their party?

Analysis: Which lawmakers had the most, fewest bills passed in the 2023 session?

Aguilar invites street food vendors to join conversation about establishing regulations

The CCEA and CCSD face an impasse in contract negotiations, data sheds light on voter turnout in Nevada and libraries in Washoe County face criticisms.

This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Alex Couraud hear from education reporter Rocío Hernández about the ongoing contract negotiations between the Clark County Education Association and the Clark County School District. Then, reporter Sean Golonka chats with Alex about new data that sheds some light on election turnout and voter registration. At the end of the show, Joey chats with reporter Noel Sims about a group that is upset with Washoe County libraries.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud

Guests

Rocío Hernández - @rociohzz

Sean Golonka - @s_golonka

Noel Sims - @noelrhodes_

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National election survey: Nevada had middling turnout, mass unused mail ballots in 2022

Amid outrage over LGBTQ+ content, Washoe officials say libraries should ‘offend everyone’