This week, video producer/reporter Tim Lenard has a story on job retraining. After the initial pandemic-related shutdowns sidelined thousands of workers across the state, some have decided to change careers. After that, reporter Sean Golonka sits down with host Joey Lovato to talk about crime statistics in the state. Are violent crimes actually going up? … Continue reading "New jobs, old ghosts and state crime trends"

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New jobs, old ghosts and state crime trends

This week, assistant editors Riley Snyder and Michelle Rindels break down a recent Nevada Independent poll that looks at the 2022 governor primary. Then reporter Jackie Valley comes on the show to talk to host Joey Lovato about why people are leaving the state and what it means for long-term population trends. At the end … Continue reading "Governor’s races break down, moving out of the state and some haunted places to visit in October"

Governor’s races break down, moving out of the state and some haunted places to visit in October

This week, host Joey Lovato interviews Tennille Pereira and Dr. Robert Fielden, two members of the 1 October Memorial Committee, about plans to build a permanent memorial for victims of the 2017 Route 91 Music Festival shooting. Then, co-host and reporter Jacob Solis sits down with Nevada State College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard for a … Continue reading "1 October memorial, Nevada State College president Q&A and union vs. Station Casinos"

1 October memorial, Nevada State College president Q&A and union vs. Station Casinos

This week, host Joey Lovato reports on the ‘renegade’ Burning Man. The official event was canceled this year because of COVID-19, but that didn’t stop thousands of people from heading out to the playa earlier this month. After that, reporter Zach Bright reports on criticism of the state’s use of inmate firefighters, who have helped … Continue reading "Unofficial Burning Man, inmate firefighters and a battle between unions and casinos"

Unofficial Burning Man, inmate firefighters and a battle between unions and casinos

This week, Lt. Gov. Kate Marshall and Gov. Steve Sisolak’s chief of staff Michelle White come on the podcast to talk about stepping down from their roles —  Marshall to take a job at the White House and White to spend more time with her family. Both women talk about their jobs in the government, … Continue reading "Top state officials depart, anti-racism policy in schools, and high gas prices"

Top state officials depart, anti-racism policy in schools, and high gas prices

This week, to celebrate the 200th episode of the IndyMatters podcast, we break from our normal format and share vignettes from people from all over the state who explain what it means to be a Nevadan, how they got here and what makes this state so unique. From attorneys to restaurant owners to casino workers, … Continue reading "Episode 200 - What it means to be a Nevadan"

Episode 200 - What it means to be a Nevadan

This week, Reporter Daniel Rothberg and Host Joey Lovato talk about the still raging Caldor Fire, which has forced mass evacuations in South Lake Tahoe. After that, Reporter and Cohost Jacob Solis sits down with Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Chancellor Melody Rose to talk about vaccine mandates for students and possible mandates for … Continue reading "Caldor Fire, NSHE Chancellor, and weddings coming back in Vegas"

Caldor Fire, NSHE Chancellor, and weddings coming back in Vegas

This week, Reporter and Assistant Editor Michelle Rindels talks with UCLA History Professor Kelly Lytle Hernandez about an immigration law that a Nevada-based federal judge has declared unconstitutional, citing its racist origins. Then, Reporter Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez heads out to the Walker River Indian Reservation to talk with business owner Andrea Martinez about why she … Continue reading "Immigration law struck down, a Native-owned coffee shop and infrastructure developments"

Immigration law struck down, a Native-owned coffee shop and infrastructure developments

This week, Host Joey Lovato is joined by Washington Post Soccer Reporter Steven Goff and Indy Reporter Howard Stutz to talk about Major League Soccer considering Las Vegas for their next expansion team. Then, Reporter Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez talks with Indigenous artist Melissa Melero-Moose about finding her voice in her art and her goal to … Continue reading "Soccer in Vegas, elevating Native art, and debating vaccine mandates"

Soccer in Vegas, elevating Native art, and debating vaccine mandates

This week, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg comes on the pod to talk to Reporter Chanel Pulido about the infrastructure bill that recently passed the Senate, which will provide more than a trillion dollars to states. D.C. Reporter Humberto Sanchez also talks infrastructure in Nevada. After that, Reporter Tabitha Mueller talks with Host Joey Lovato … Continue reading "Infrastructure bill passes, housing prices soar, and a radio station connects rural Nevada"

Infrastructure bill passes, housing prices soar, and a radio station connects rural Nevada

This week, Reporter Chanel Pulido has a big feature piece on a bill that passed the Legislature that promotes the teaching of diverse perspectives in Nevada public schools. After that, Reporters Humberto Sanchez, Tabitha Mueller and Jannelle Calderón have a story on an eviction moratorium that lapsed but is now back in many areas. At … Continue reading "Diversifying curriculum, vaccine drama at colleges and a new eviction moratorium"

Diversifying curriculum, vaccine drama at colleges and a new eviction moratorium

This week, Intern Chanel Pulido talks with Daniel Kiser of the Desert Research Institute and Professor Luke Montrose about the interplay of wildfire smoke and COVID-19. Then, Reporter Daniel Rothberg sits down with Host Joey Lovato to talk about why the largest solar energy project in Nevada was canceled. At the end of the show, … Continue reading "Wildfire smoke linked to COVID, a canceled solar project, and new child tax credits"

Wildfire smoke linked to COVID, a canceled solar project, and new child tax credits

This week, host Joey Lovato talks with Paul Petersen, the state fire management officer, and Tim Brown, the director of the Western Regional Climate Center, who come on the show to talk about wildfires. Then, reporter and producer Jacob Solis goes over UNR potentially acquiring the campus of Sierra Nevada University. At the end of … Continue reading "Fires in Northern Nevada, a UNR acquisition and an update from D.C."

Fires in Northern Nevada, a UNR acquisition and an update from D.C.

This week on IndyMatters, Reporter Megan Messerly discusses the Delta variant of COVID-19 and also talks with several Nevada experts on the subject. After that, Reporter Daniel Rothberg talks about how the drought is affecting the Colorado River and what that means for water supply in Nevada. At the end of the show, Intern Zach … Continue reading "What the Delta variant means for Nevada and a look at ongoing climate challenges facing the West"

What the Delta variant means for Nevada and a look at ongoing climate challenges facing the West

This week on IndyMatters, Reporter Howard Stutz and Host Joey Lovato are back with the final installment of our three-part series “Flashback,” which explores the history of the gaming industry in Nevada. Then, Assistant Editor Michelle Rindels reports on the implications of decriminalizing traffic tickets and speaks with Leisa Moseley of the Fines and Fees … Continue reading "Flashback: The History of Gaming Part 3. Decriminalizing traffic tickets. Assembly Speaker speaks."

Flashback: The History of Gaming Part 3. Decriminalizing traffic tickets. Assembly Speaker speaks.

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