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Former chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Jon Wellinghoff and Nevada Assemblyman Chris Brooks debated the pros and cons of Question 3 aka the Energy Choice Initiative on Tuesday, Oct. 9, in a lively exchange moderated by Indy Editor Jon Ralston and Reporter Riley Snyder.

Editor Jon Ralston and reporter Jackie Valley chat with Keith Lynam, the incoming president of Nevada REALTORS, a statewide association. The trio discuss Nevada's housing market and whether Las Vegas will ever see its pre-recession peak of median home prices. Then, Managing Editor Elizabeth Thompson joins Jon for a spirited discussion about the 1 October … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 70: Real estate and real talk on Kavanaugh"

Reporter Daniel Rothberg sat down with Jim Faulds, director of the Bureau of Mines and Geology. The bureau, which serves as the state's geological survey, develops maps that assess everything from earthquake risk to geothermal potential. They talk about the state's dynamic geology,  why Nevada came to be targeted for mineral exploration and how much … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 69: State Geologist Jim Faulds talks geothermal and the chaotic origin story of minerals in Nevada"

Editor Jon Ralston and reporter Riley Snyder chat with Democratic Rep. Dina Titus about her regrets on not running for the U.S. Senate, more women claiming to have been harassed by fellow Democratic Rep. Ruben Kihuen, who she will support if Dems take over the House, who she might support in 2020 (hint, ABT) and … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 68: Dina talks DC, Ruben and 2020"

On this week's episode of IndyMatters, Northern Nevada Indy reporter Daniel Rothberg sits down with the mayor of Reno, Hillary Schieve. They talk about Schieve endorsing democratic candidate for governor Steve Sisolak as well as the struggles that Northern Nevada has with affordable housing and an increase in the homeless population as the city grows. Later on, they … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 67: Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve on Endorsements, Housing and Strip Clubs"

Editor Jon Ralston and Managing Editor Elizabeth Thompson talk to Wayne Thorley, the man who oversees the election section of the secretary of state's office. They talk about what's being done to secure the November vote,. what went wrong in the primary and where the voter fraud probe is that started a year ago.

In this wide-ranging interview, John Entsminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, talks with reporter Daniel Rothberg and Indy Managing Editor Elizabeth Thompson about concerns over a Colorado River shortage, the agency’s continued push for a pipeline project to pump groundwater from Eastern Nevada to Las Vegas, ongoing water litigation across the state, … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 65: Whiskey is for drinking; water is for (not) fighting over"

Reporter Michelle Rindels and Editor Jon Ralston sit down with new UNLV President Marta Meana in this episode of IndyMatters. Meana, who started her new job in July, discusses what she’s been doing to promote healing in the university community after the departure of President Len Jessup, anger from donors and tension between the philanthropy … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 64: A conversation with UNLV President Marta Meana in the wake of Jessup's sudden departure"

Editor Jon Ralston and The Indy's resident medical expert Megan Messerly talk with the executive director of the state medical association, Catherine O’Mara. O’Mara talks about the challenges the state faces when it comes to doctor shortages and other more in-depth topics such as prior authorization and continuing medical education credits. Later we hear from the … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 63: Doctor shortages and the editors on The Indy being stonewalled by some pols"

Reporter Michelle Rindels sits down with a few people in this episode of IndyMatters. First, we will hear from Rachel Palmer and her probation officer Gianna Griffin as they talk about the struggles Palmer faced going in and out of jail because of her mental health and substance abuse issues. Palmer is now going through the Day Reporting … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 62: Reporting on Day Reporting Centers"

Editor Jon Ralston and reporter Riley Snyder sit down with Meredith Levine of the Guinn Center, to discuss her new report on the Energy Choice Initiative. Levine, whose report has been cited positively by both sides of the ballot measure, found that there's no easy way to determine how its passage would affect rates or … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 61: Electricity in the air"

Editor Jon Ralston and reporter Jackie Valley chat with Principal Margarita Gamboa of Sunrise Acres, the elementary school that was the subject of our recent five-part series. Then, Managing Editor Elizabeth Thompson and Jon then discuss the headlines of the week.

Editor Jon Ralston and reporter Megan Messerly sit down with Lindsey Harmon, the new executive director of Planned Parenthood in Nevada. What's the organization's battle plan for 2018? Does she believe Dean Heller supports Planned Parenthood, as he once claimed? Can Steve Sisolak's daughters keep him woke on these issues?

This week, UNLV Immigration Clinic chief Michael Kagan joined reporters Michelle Rindels and Luz Gray, along with Editor Jon Ralston, to talk about the policies at the border that have been roiling the country. Kagan talked emotionally and thoughtfully about the nuances, the Obama and Trump approaches and more.

Editor Jon Ralston, Managing Editor Elizabeth Thompson and reporters Michelle Rindels and Riley Snyder preview the primary election. They discuss the governor's race, the two congressional races, the D.A. race and a spirited Assembly race involving a brothel kingpin and a GOP assemblyman. Also: Headlines and Jon and Elizabeth discuss the latest on the supposed … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 57: What happens on Tuesday....."

Assemblywoman Heidi Swank breaks some news and provides some context on the state's efforts to regulate payday lenders. She tells us about how it failed in 2017 and what she's doing to prepare for 2019. Reporter Riley Snyder and Editor Jon Ralston chat with her. Then, Jon and Managing Editor Elizabeth Thompson talk about the … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 56: A Swanky look at payday lending"

Special IndyMatters: Our debate between the Democratic gubernatorial candidates, Chris Giunchigliani and Steve Sisolak.

Editor Jon Ralston and reporter Megan Messerly talk to Heather Korbulic, who runs the Nevada health care exchange. She talks about premiums rising, marketing Obamacare and much more.

Editor Jon Ralston and reporter Michelle Rindels chat with Laura Barrera, an immigration attorney who went down to the southern border to counsel a refugee caravan last month. She talks about what she saw there, the ins and outs of the asylum-seeking process, the TPS program and immigrants in Las Vegas.

Democratic Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson reveals where he's headed with education in the upcoming session, including his plans for marijuana and hotel tax money, in a conversation with reporter Michelle Rindels and Editor Jon Ralston.