Best Nevada Public Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Nevada primary shows potentially high turnout, but also high levels of donations 0:49

26d ago0:49

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Washoe County elections officials are still counting votes from Tuesday’s primary election. But experts are already celebrating the level of engagement at the polls.By Bert Johnson

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Nevadans warned of harmful algae risks as summer temperatures rise 1:34

3d ago1:34

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As summer heats up, Nevadans are heading to the state’s lakes and reservoirs for fun and cool relief. But officials warn that harmful algae could pose serious risks.By Sydney Peerman

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Library board elects new leadership after failed attempt to delay vote 1:40

8d ago1:40

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Trustees chose Ann Silver to chair the board for the next year, rejecting Gianna Jacks’ leadership.By Bert Johnson

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Tahoe’s scenic East Shore Trail to extend with $24 million investment 1:19

13d ago1:19

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On Tuesday, Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen announced $24 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to extend the popular Tahoe East Shore Trail.By Maria Palma

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Lake Tahoe receives $3.4 million to help tackle invasive species 1:46

15d ago1:46

1:46

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California received $3.4 million as part of a 5-year grant to improve the health of Lake Tahoe.By Sydney Peerman

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Library Board chair works against library from the inside 4:42

15d ago4:42

4:42

In November, voters will decide whether to renew funding for public libraries. But a small group of Republican activists wants to defund them – and one of their own leads the library board.By Bert Johnson

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Robot picks up trash on Tahoe beach with help from the community 2:09

16d ago2:09

2:09

The beach-cleaning robot, BEBOT, conducted its first full beach clean up in North Lake Tahoe. It was joined by members of the community, in a friendly competition between human and machine.By Sydney Peerman

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Western farmers’ water supply could be cut in half by the end of the century, report finds 1:11

19d ago1:11

1:11

A new study shows just how much climate change is shrinking water supplies for Western farmers. But its authors also have some ideas of what they could do to adapt.By Kaleb Roedel

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Families attend downtown library drag story hour in spite of GOP protest 2:22

19d ago2:22

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Republican activists have targeted drag story hour events for years. But that hasn’t stopped young children and their parents from enjoying the show.By Bert Johnson

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Truckee Meadows Water Authority receives $30 million grant for drought resistance 1:27

22d ago1:27

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Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis announced a $30 million investment in the Truckee Meadows Water Authority. The funds will be put toward advancing drought resistance in the Truckee Basin.By Sydney Peerman

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Nevada's nonpartisan voters could play a major role in deciding key U.S. senate race 4:27

28d ago4:27

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Nevada's U.S. Senate race will be closely watched this year. One voting group critical in the outcome is nonpartisan voters, who make up more than 30 percent of the state's registered voters.By Lucia Starbuck, Ari Shapiro

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Nevada conservationists work to protect rare wildflower losing habitat to development 4:34

28d ago4:34

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This is the time of year when wildflowers are coloring fields and forests across the Mountain West. But one rare flower that grows in a small corner of the region is threatened by development and climate change.By Kaleb Roedel

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Majority of District 4 Republican candidates question election integrity 2:19

30d ago2:19

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The Republican primary for District 4 of the Board of County Commissioners is one of the most closely-watched local elections in Washoe County. But the result could hinge on someone who’s not even in the running.By Bert Johnson

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Women candidates and elected officials see a surge of targeted threats, Nevada not immune 4:40

30d ago4:40

4:40

Nationally, there has been a surge of attacks on women running for office and elected officials serving in state and local governments. It’s happening in Nevada, too.By Lucia Starbuck

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Trump makes late endorsement in Nevada Senate primary 5:08

1M ago5:08

5:08

Here & Now’s Tiziana Dearing speaks with KUNR political reporter Lucia Starbuck about former President Donald Trump’s post-rally endorsement Sunday night of Republican Senate candidate Sam Brown, the leading candidate in Tuesday’s primary in Nevada.By Lucia Starbuck

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What to know ahead of Nevada’s primary election on Tuesday 0:55

1M ago0:55

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Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar visited a polling site in Washoe County on Thursday during early voting for the primary election.By Lucia Starbuck

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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff speaks at reproductive freedom roundtable in Sparks 1:02

1M ago1:02

1:02

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, participated in a roundtable on reproductive freedom in Sparks on Wednesday.By Lucia Starbuck

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Wildlife agencies buy ranchland to preserve critical habitat for threatened Western fish 1:11

1M ago1:11

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Wildlife agencies are purchasing 3,345 acres of ranchland in the Mountain West that serves as a critical habitat for several species, including a threatened Western fish.By Kaleb Roedel

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Shakespeare on the shoreline: Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival returns at full capacity 3:56

1M ago3:56

3:56

After a brief hiatus, the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival returns to its full capacity starting June 28.

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Client Choice Pantry in Sun Valley allows community members to pick and choose free food 1:11

1M ago1:11

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Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada secured a permanent location for its Sun Valley Neighborhood Center Client Choice Pantry, which allows community members to browse for the food they want.By Lucia Starbuck

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Alistair's Journey: Balancing Leadership, Academics, and Community 30:32

1+ y ago30:32

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In this episode of "Leadership Lingo," host Mateo Portelli sits down with Alistair, a sophomore studying economics and a managing editor for the Scarlet and Gray Free Press at UNLV. Alistair shares his experiences as a leader involved in various campus organizations, including the Honors Student Council and the Academic Success Center's Writing Cen…

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Fostering Trust, Specialization, and Impactful Actions in Student Government 30:09

1+ y ago30:09

30:09

In this episode of Leadership Lingo, host Matteo Portelli sits down with John Toledo, a senior studying economics and a senator for the Lee Business School at UNLV. They discuss the intricacies of leadership within student government, the importance of specialization, and the need for impactful actions to build trust and positively impact students'…

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Tangled Paths: Perspectives on Climate Action 30:13

1+ y ago30:13

30:13

In this episode, host Matteo Portelli engages in a thought-provoking discussion with climate advocate Olivia Hanna. Join them as they navigate the intricate web of challenges and solutions surrounding climate change. From the political landscape to grassroots activism, they explore the various paths towards a sustainable future. Tune in to hear how…

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Phi Delta Theta - Inspiring Brotherhood and Community 26:02

1+ y ago26:02

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In this special edition of Leadership Lingo, host Mateo Portelli is joined by Dylan Farley, President of Phi Delta Theta Beta, and Noor Benjelan, Secretary of the same chapter. They discuss the core principles of Phi Delta Theta - friendship, sound learning, and moral rectitude - and how these principles shape their fraternity. Dylan and Noor also …

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Harmonizing Campus: Nick and the Buskers Club 19:19

1+ y ago19:19

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Join Mateo Portelli in this episode as he talks to Nick, the founder and president of the Buskers Club at UNLV. Discover how this vibrant club, founded in the fall of 2022, is creating a welcoming community for musicians and music lovers alike. Nick shares his passion for music as a service to the community, his personal journey in music, and offer…

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Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Insights from Field Reps 23:50

1+ y ago23:50

23:50

Join Mateo Portelli as he delves into the world of leadership with two inspiring guests, Carly Loudon and David Higgins. Carly, a field rep for the Campus Victory Project in North Carolina, shares her journey in recruiting and mentoring student leaders, highlighting the importance of confidence and experience in leadership. Meanwhile, David, who al…

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Inside CSUN's Judicial Council: Student Government Unveiled 26:51

1+ y ago26:51

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In this episode of Leadership Lingo, host Mateo Portelli interviews Vanessa Aponte, the Chief Justice of the Judicial Council for the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada (CSUN). Vanessa shares insights into CSUN's student government, specifically the role and functions of the JC. She discusses the responsibilities of different positio…

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Leadership Lingo (Ep #001) w/ Hoffman Madzou & Petar Matejic 24:39

1+ y ago24:39

24:39

On this first episode of Leadership Lingo, we interview Hoffman Madzou and Petar Matejic. Both students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Hoffman is President of the UNLV Color Business Association and an Assistant Tax Office Manager at H&R Block and Petar is Lead Engineer of RebelSat UNLV. Hoffman can be contacted on LinkedIn and Instagram. …

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Remittances, A Homeland Connection 17:50

1+ y ago17:50

17:50

For the Season 2 Finale of Exit Spring Mountain, we’re talking about the care packages we send and receive to offer help and hope to our families and friends abroad. Balikbayan boxes are also a topic of conversation, as they have helped float the Phillippine country for decades. Many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders also send remittances - fun…

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Mixed race Asians: Surviving and Thriving 18:07

1+ y ago18:07

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In this episode, we’re talking about the complexities of being mixed, sometimes known as Hapa, Blasian, Wasian, or multiracial. Who decides who’s Asian enough… or not? How does categorizing people by race impact mixed race Asian identity and community? Elle Jules, the professional model from Hawai'i, talks about her experience as a mixed-race Asian…

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Chefs Dish Authenticity 23:50

2y ago23:50

23:50

In this episode, we’re talking with chefs - the ones who feed us - fulfilling our basic needs - and ALSO passing down our cultural legacies. From a Las Vegas Filipina start-up to the old school icons - How do these professional chefs and restaurateurs feel about food culture authenticity? Where’s the line between food appreciation and food appropri…

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AAPI Women: Sex and Power 20:04

2y ago20:04

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How do these stereotypes harm Asian American and Asian women? Can they lead to violence? Simultaneously - in what ways are some AAPI women taking control of their own sexual narratives? And how can we support the vulnerable, change the conversation, and move forward? A content warning for listeners: In this episode, we’re talking about sex traffick…

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Eastern Medicine vs. Western Medicine 20:33

2y ago20:33

20:33

In this episode, we’re discussing “Traditional Chinese Medicine,” sometimes called “Oriental Medicine” - also known as Eastern Medicine or Alternative Medicine. But what does it really mean - how did these terms come about? What makes Eastern Medicine any different from Western Medicine - if any? Also - stick around to hear about Nevada’s first hea…

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Tapping into the AAPI Voting Bloc Power 18:18

2y ago18:18

18:18

We've all heard the term AAPI Voting Bloc — but how is the Asian American and Pacific Islander community actually tapping into this growing political power? A long-time public servant, Karl Catarata tells us his journey on how he ran for Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents District Six. Community organizer, Amanda Khan gives us insig…

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The Potluck: Food and AAPI Identity 32:22

2+ y ago32:22

32:22

Episode 10 marks the end of season 1, so we decided to mark the event with a special episode: The Exit Spring Mountain team gathered (virtually) for a potluck of food and conversation. We each brought a dish to showcase stories and flavors that are meaningful to us, opening the door for deeper conversations: How do we talk about authenticity in foo…

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Navigating LGBTQ+ and AAPI in Nevada 28:24

2+ y ago28:24

28:24

Navigating the experience of being both AAPI and LGBTQ+ can be a fraught experience—but when you've found your community, it can be a joyful one, too. Miss Nevada 2021, Kataluna Enriquez, was the first openly trans winner of the Miss Nevada pageant, tells her story about discovering herself and stepping into her stunning ball gowns—and into her pow…

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Chinatown, Las Vegas 25:04

2+ y ago25:04

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Las Vegas's Chinatown is a bustling three-mile stretch along Spring Mountain Road that's become a destination for foodies and travelers in-the-know. A long-time favorite of hospitality industry workers getting off their shifts, it's home to bakeries, bars, karaoke, and restaurants from around the world. But how did Chinatowns get their start in Ame…

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Count us in: The promise and perils of the U.S. Census in Nevada 27:20

2+ y ago27:20

27:20

The U.S. Constitution mandates a Census every 10 years—it's how we allocate seats in the House of Representatives (Nevada gained a fourth seat in 2010 after the Census showed our relative population increase) and how we determine federal funding for housing, education, and health. For each Nevadan who isn't counted, whether a citizen or not, our st…

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A year and counting of COVID in Las Vegas: The violence 26:03

2+ y ago26:03

26:03

This is the third in a three-part series about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Southern Nevada's AAPI communities. In this episode, we look at how Asian Americans in Southern Nevada are responding to the surge of anti-Asian violence in the wake of the pandemic. We visit a self-defense class organized by the Asian Community Development Counc…

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Leaves on a stream: An English-Tagalog mindfulness meditation exercise 7:56

2+ y ago7:56

7:56

This bonus episode accompanies episode 5: A year and counting of COVID in Las Vegas: The overworked. In that episode, Dr. Andrew Reyes, a professor of nursing at UNLV, tells us about the mindfulness exercises he is creating for healthcare workers—we developed one of the exercises he sent us into a scripted meditation, with a bilingual English-Tagal…

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A year and counting of COVID in Las Vegas: The overworked 32:33

2+ y ago32:33

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This episode is the second in a three-part series about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Southern Nevada's AAPI communities. Earlier this year, a startling statistic came to light: While Filipino nurses make up just 4% of nurses nationwide, they accounted for 33% of nurse deaths during the early months of the pandemic. Why was there such an …

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A year and counting of COVID in Las Vegas: The unemployed 24:27

2+ y ago24:27

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This episode is the first in a three-part series about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Southern Nevada's AAPI communities. Nevada was hit harder by the pandemic shutdowns than any other state—and the numbers continue to bear that out. As of this fall, Nevada still has the highest unemployment rate in the country. In particular, Asian immigr…

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Home Means Nevada? The First Asians in the Silver State 25:36

2+ y ago25:36

25:36

"Go home." "Go back to your country." "You don't belong here." These are phrases that many Nevadans of Asian descent have heard—it's rooted in a view of Asians as perpetual foreigners in this country, no matter how long they've lived here. As UNLV Professor Emeritus Sue Fawn Chung tells us, this modern-day sentiment is hardly new. It has roots in t…

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Voyagers: Pacific Islanders in Southern Nevada 27:17

2+ y ago27:17

27:17

According to the most recent Census data, the population of Pacific Islanders in the U.S. has risen nearly 30% in the last decade—in Nevada, it's risen by 60%. Las Vegas, famously, has the largest population of Hawaiians outside of Hawai'i, earning our city the nickname "the Ninth Island." But some Native Hawaiians take issue with the term, pointin…

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The Languages We Speak (Or: How to Attack the Monolith) 21:36

2+ y ago21:36

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In Nevada's most recent legislative session, Assembly Bill 359 was passed with little fanfare: It requires businesses to provide translated documents for certain consumer financial services transactions, including credit card issuance and auto title loans. For some individuals in AAPI communities here in Las Vegas, this bill, which took effect on O…

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Exit Spring Mountain Trailer 1:08

2+ y ago1:08

1:08

Join us every other week as we look at the impact of history, politics, and the economy of members of AAPI communities. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are the fastest-growing ethnic or racial group in Clark County—but despite the Census data grouping, it's not one homogenous group. You'll learn about the hundreds of languages and dial…