Indymatters

A profile on the analyst who has influenced Nevada’s biggest tax policies of the past two decades and a story on sealing abandoned mines. This week, host Joey Lovato talks with reporter Sean Golonka about Jeremy Aguero, who has had a singular role in controversial tax and stadium deals that shaped the state. After that, … Continue reading "The economics whiz behind Nevada’s biggest tax policies"

A breakdown of caucuses vs. primaries in Nevada and all the information you need to know to participate. This week, host Joey Lovato talks with reporters Jacob Solis and Gabby Birenbaum about the difference between the Republican caucus and both parties’ primaries in Nevada, giving you important information you need to know on how to … Continue reading "How to participate in Nevada’s primaries and caucus"

What new laws are on the books and what big news should Nevadans look out for in 2024? This week, host Joey Lovato talks with reporters Sean Golonka and Eric Neugeboren about new laws that took effect for Nevadans at the start of the year. After that, CEO/Editor Jon Ralston and Managing Editor Michelle Rindels … Continue reading "What’s to expect in Nevada in 2024"

Reporters at The Indy reminisce about their favorite stories that they reported on this year, and we say a farewell to co-host Alex Couraud as her podcasting internship comes to a close. Hosts Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_ Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud Read the stories Lyon County student-run turkey farm serving up lessons on business, agriculture … Continue reading "The Indy’s Best of 2023"

Follow along as IndyMatters takes a deep dive into physician-assisted death. It’s an issue that has a long history in the Nevada Legislature and is the topic of much religious debate across the country.    In today’s episode, host Alex Couraud gives an intimate picture of one of life’s hardest topics – death. She talks with … Continue reading "Faith, politics and choice in death"

A geyser is reemerging in south Reno, and a look at what we might expect from this winter. This week, host Joey Lovato and reporter Alex Couraud talk to scientist Taylor Wilson about a geyser that is reemerging in south Reno and what it could teach us about energy, space and the origin of life. … Continue reading "Geysers and winter water predictions"

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 … Continue reading "Poems on the sidewalk"

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 … Continue reading "Hunger this holiday season"

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 … Continue reading "All gas no breaks: F1 in Vegas"

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 … Continue reading "Episode 300!"

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 … Continue reading "Ghost tours and Picon punches"

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. … Continue reading "Honestly, what the heck is going on in D.C.?!"

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 … Continue reading "Mayor Goodman retrospective"

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 … Continue reading "Highlights from our annual IndyFest"

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 … Continue reading "Discovering ‘Latinidad’ in Nevada"

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 … Continue reading "Cantaloupes!"

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 … Continue reading "MGM faces cyberattack"

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 … Continue reading "Confusion over Republican primary plans"

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 … Continue reading "What’s going on with the A’s?"

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 … Continue reading "Hurricane fallout in Nevada"