Indymatters

A feature episode exploring the structure of Nevada politics and where it all takes place. This week, host Joey Lovato and photographer David Calvert go on a tour of the Nevada Legislative Building guided by Facilities Manager Jon Vietti and also by lobbyist Lea Case. Later, Nevada Independent CEO Jon Ralston talks about the structure … Continue reading "The building where it happens" The post The building where it happens appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

IndyTalks highlights and the second attempt at a bill deadline at the Legislature. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis chat about The Indy’s recent event with legislative leaders on major policy issues and how the legislative session is going so far. After that, the legislative reporting team comes on the show to chat … Continue reading "Deadline 2.0 and legislative leaders talk shop" The post Deadline 2.0 and legislative leaders talk shop appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Digitizing water records, higher ed employees miss out on state bonuses, legislative accessibility and the deadline day delayed. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis chat with Indy reporters about how some water records are only on paper and are now being digitized. Then, Jacob goes over the complicated mess of the Nevada System … Continue reading "The rules are made up, and the deadlines don’t matter" The post The rules are made up, and the deadlines don’t matter appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

A nursing shortage in Nevada, the president takes aim at resort fees, a bill to protect people experiencing homelessness and more. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis talk with Indy reporters about the continuing shortage of nurses in Nevada and a push to end resort fees. After that, our team goes over everything … Continue reading " Nurse shortage, resort fees, and homelessness" The post  Nurse shortage, resort fees, and homelessness appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Internal Democratic Party strife, COVID relief dollars for K-12 education, Tesla gets more tax breaks and a roundup of legislative goings-on. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis talk with Indy reporters about the contentious Democratic Party chair election, federal pandemic aid dollars going to help fund K-12 education, Tesla’s expansion plans and the … Continue reading "Taxes, Teslas, Teachers and Turmoil" The post Taxes, Teslas, Teachers and Turmoil appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

What happens when a clown retires? Often, they move to Las Vegas. This week, host Joey Lovato and freelance reporter Savanna Strott dive into the world of retired clowns and circus performers in Las Vegas — a place that seems to attract them. Learn about why and how they all ended up there, the community … Continue reading "Send in the clowns" The post Send in the clowns appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

A pilot program that lets state employees bring their babies to work, a collaboration between state libraries and parks, and a discussion on the Reno and Nevada flags. This week, Assistant Editor Michelle Rindels and Visual Content Editor Tim Lenard have a story on babies coming into the office as the state treasurer’s office looks … Continue reading "How is the state accommodating new parents?" The post How is the state accommodating new parents? appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

A glimpse into the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, an effort to better the environment for antelope and an update from our D.C. reporter. This week, host Joey Lovato talks to Avery Hellman (aka Ismay), a performer from the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko. After that, reporter Richie Bednarski has a piece on … Continue reading "State of the West" The post State of the West appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Interviews with former Assemblywoman Maggie Carlton and Attorney General Aaron Ford, plus audio scenes from the Legislature. This week, CEO Jon Ralston and reporter Sean Golonka sit down with longtime Nevada lawmaker Maggie Carlton to talk about how the Legislature has changed over a quarter century, her thoughts on Gov. Joe Lombardo and more. After … Continue reading "Kicking off the legislative session" The post Kicking off the legislative session appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Gov. Joe Lombardo sits down with NV Indy CEO Jon Ralston for an evening of questions and answers. This week, The Indy’s CEO, Jon Ralston, sits down with Gov. Joe Lombardo on stage in Las Vegas to talk about everything Nevada – from the governor's first weeks in office to his plans for the future. … Continue reading "IndyTalks with Gov. Joe Lombardo" The post IndyTalks with Gov. Joe Lombardo appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Gov. Joe Lombardo gives his 2023 State of the State address, and snowplow drivers help keep roads clear in Northern Nevada. This week, The Indy’s legislative team stays up late to report on Gov. Lombardo’s State of the State address in Carson City. They break down the important talking points and get reactions. After that, … Continue reading "State of the State and state of the snow-covered roads" The post State of the State and state of the snow-covered roads appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

The transition of power from former Gov. Steve Sisolak to Gov. Joe Lombardo, a food pantry in Southern Nevada trying something new and the Jewish community in Nevada facing adversity. This week, The Indy’s legislative team goes over the transition of power from the Sisolak administration to the Lombardo administration. After that, we have a … Continue reading "Old administration, new administration, red administration, blue administration" The post Old administration, new administration, red administration, blue administration appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Snow in Northern Nevada, new laws taking effect and plants in the Downtown Reno Library. This week, host Joey Lovato sits down with Chris Smallcomb, the meteorologist in charge at the National Weather Service in Reno, to talk about the big snowstorm that hit Northern Nevada on New Year’s Eve, what it means for the … Continue reading "How Nevada weathers winter weather" The post How Nevada weathers winter weather appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

This week we are rewinding to share some of our favorite podcast stories from the past year. We start with a piece about queer artists in Nevada as they find their voice and their community through their art. After that, host Joey Lovato interviews nuclear scientist Taylor Wilson, who, at 14, achieved nuclear fusion with … Continue reading "Rewind episode: Queer art and a scientist" The post Rewind episode: Queer art and a scientist appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

This week we are rewinding to share some of our favorite podcast stories from the past year. We start with an interview with Nevada author Robin McLean, whose recent book has received high praise from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. She talks about what it means to live out West and … Continue reading "Rewind episode: Authors and showgirls" The post Rewind episode: Authors and showgirls appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

This week we are rewinding to share some of our favorite podcast stories from the past year. We start with a piece on state symbols in Nevada, one of host Joey Lovato’s favorite topics. After that, we explore some caves — literally — and talk about the uniqueness of the cavernous systems in rural Nevada. … Continue reading "Rewind episode: Symbols, caves and monsters" The post Rewind episode: Symbols, caves and monsters appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

To wrap up the year, some reporters on Team Indy go over their favorite stories from 2022 and what they will be following in 2023. This week, host Joey Lovato talks with a few of the reporters from Team Indy about what they liked reporting on this year and what issues they will be following … Continue reading "2022: A year in review" The post 2022: A year in review appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Nevada’s poet laureate, continuing crisis on the Colorado River and our new D.C. reporter. This week host Joey Lovato sits down with Gailmarie Pahmeier, the first Nevada poet laureate in more than 50 years. They talk about poetry, Pahmeier’s role and a statewide project she’s working on with the Nevada Arts Council. After that, environmental … Continue reading "Poetry in the West" The post Poetry in the West appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

The life of a working showgirl, Nevada’s nuclear future, and National Guard recruitment. This week freelance reporter Savanna Strott has a story about showgirls in Las Vegas. Once regarded as an art form, today’s showgirls say their hustle is a sales job — and they want more respect for their business. After that, host Joey Lovato … Continue reading "Showgirls and nuclear science" The post Showgirls and nuclear science appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

This week we are rewinding to share some of our favorite podcast stories from the past. We start with a story about a company that helps people compost in Reno. Down to Earth Composting picks up food scrap and turns it into compost for their customers. To learn more, we followed one of their workers … Continue reading "Rewind episode: Composting and gambling" The post Rewind episode: Composting and gambling appeared first on The Nevada Independent.