Best KUNR Podcasts (2024)

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One Small Step: Northern Nevadans connect over evolving political participation 4:18

1d ago4:18

4:18

Karen Gedney and Eric Lerude are Northern Nevada residents who participated in KUNR’s One Small Step conversation program. Listen to an excerpt from their conversation.By Alysha Cancino

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One Small Step: Northern Nevadans explore their religious and political values 4:35

2d ago4:35

4:35

Tom Willadsen and Lee Hernandez are Reno/Sparks residents who participated in KUNR’s One Small Step conversation program. Listen to an excerpt from their conversation.By Alysha Cancino, Natalie Van Hoozer

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Nevada treasurer highlights Harris’ housing and economy proposals 1:11

3d ago1:11

1:11

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris released an 82-page economic plan last week. Nevada’s Democratic treasurer highlighted what this could mean locally, particularly for housing.By Lucia Starbuck

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One Small Step: Northern Nevadans connect over political values shaped by Latin American influences 4:45

10d ago4:45

4:45

Antonio Solorio and Leslie Mix are Northern Nevada residents who participated in the One Small Step conversation program. Listen to an excerpt of their conversation.By Alysha Cancino, Natalie Van Hoozer, Maria Palma

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Trump-aligned pastor targets Washoe County librarian in online video 4:51

12d ago4:51

4:51

North Carolina pastor John Amanchukwu singled out a county employee for her opposition to book bans. Experts say it’s part of a strategy to get evangelical Christians to vote for the former president.By Bert Johnson

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Indigenous community members walk, heal, and remember the land where a massacre took place 5:35

18d ago5:35

5:35

A group of Indigenous community members walked roughly seven miles in memoriam of a massacre that took place where a lithium mine is under construction north of Winnemucca on Saturday. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck was invited to join and document the journey.By Lucia Starbuck

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Gov. Tim Walz visits firefighters responding to Davis Fire in Reno 1:27

25d ago1:27

1:27

Despite postponing a planned rally at a casino due to the Davis Fire in Reno, Democratic vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz made two stops on Monday afternoon.By Lucia Starbuck

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Meet Karalyn Mumm, a Reno hot air balloon pilot, librarian and mom 3:46

29d ago3:46

3:46

The Great Reno Balloon Race takes flight through Sunday. This year’s theme is Women in Aviation. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck flew with a local pilot to learn what that means to her.By Lucia Starbuck

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Many Mountain West farmers are ready to sell groundwater rights as aquifers shrink 1:30

1M ago1:30

1:30

Decades of drought and overpumping are draining groundwater tables across the West. Now, some states are buying farmers’ water rights to free up supplies – and plenty of farmers are ready to sell.By Kaleb Roedel

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New lithium mining method could save ground water resources in Nevada 1:51

1M ago1:51

1:51

The race for lithium is heating up in Nevada. There are more than 80 lithium projects proposed for the state's public lands, but our arid environment comes with limitations.By Sydney Peerman

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Advocates plan to sue USFWS for not protecting tiny Western rabbit 1:13

1M ago1:13

1:13

Conservation groups say they intend to sue the federal government if it doesn’t take steps to protect the world’s smallest rabbit, which is found across the Mountain West.By Kaleb Roedel

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Owyhee school’s replacement delayed by insufficient funding 0:53

1M ago0:53

0:53

Construction of a new school in a remote Nevada tribal community is on hold after failing to get any bids.By Bert Johnson

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Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe receives $17M for Truckee River flood mitigation projects 2:16

1M ago2:16

2:16

The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe will use $17 million to strengthen parts of the lower Truckee River bank along with other flood mitigation projects. The money is from an agreement with the Truckee River Flood Management Authority.By Lucia Starbuck

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A spinning trend: Gen Z and vinyl records 4:25

1M ago4:25

4:25

In recent years, vinyl records have become the biggest selling format of physical media, and Gen Z has been a force in boosting their popularity. In Reno, one store is seeing the impact these young people are having.By Nick Stewart

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes endangered listing for small desert fish 1:43

2M ago1:43

1:43

A small freshwater fish may be listed under the Endangered Species Act, according to a proposal submitted on Aug. 7 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The FWS is seeking public comment to determine its protection status.By Sydney Peerman

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Secretary Buttigieg: U.S. cities need transportation infrastructure resilient to climate change 1:22

2M ago1:22

1:22

Climate change is putting pressure on trails, bridges and roads across the West. The Mountain West News Bureau spoke this week with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about federal efforts to help address the issue.By Kaleb Roedel

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Gold Ranch Fire in Verdi: 400 homes threatened, 674 acres burned, 8% containment 2:13

2M ago2:13

2:13

A 650-acre wildfire along eastbound Interstate 80 near the California-Nevada border remains uncontained as of Monday afternoon, according to fire officials.By Maria Palma

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Nevada experiencing some of the most rapid increases in nighttime temperatures 1:05

2M ago1:05

1:05

Nighttime temperatures are rising more rapidly than daytime temperatures — Nevadans are feeling the heat more than most.By Lucia Starbuck

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Walz as Harris’ running mate a ‘pragmatic choice’ says Nevada history professor 1:09

2M ago1:09

1:09

What does Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ selected running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, mean for Nevadans?By Lucia Starbuck

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Secretary of State Aguilar seeks clarity on counties’ roles in certifying elections 4:31

2M ago4:31

4:31

Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar is taking action after the Washoe County Commission initially voted against certifying recount election results. Although it’s now resolved, he wants clarity for the future. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck spoke with him last week to learn more.By Lucia Starbuck

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Some Final Thoughts And Thanks 2:04

6y ago2:04

2:04

Everything changes, for people and public radio stations, and while I have loved my Tuesday morning conversations with you, it's time for me to move on.By Cheryl Erwin

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Are You There For Your Kids? 2:37

6y ago2:37

2:37

Being present for your kids means more than just showing up.By Cheryl Erwin

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Siblings Are Not The Same 2:26

6y ago2:26

2:26

What works for one of your children may not work for all of them.By Cheryl Erwin

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Be Kind And Firm 2:15

6y ago2:15

2:15

Discipline your child by being kind and firm at the same time.By Cheryl Erwin

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Episode 10 - What We Learned 14:21

6y ago14:21

14:21

Episode 10 - What We LearnedBy Joey Lovato

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Expecting Perfection 2:34

6y ago2:34

2:34

How can you have realistic expectations for your child?By Cheryl Erwin

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Episode 9 - Taxes And Tahoe 12:45

6y ago12:45

12:45

Episode 9 - Taxes And TahoeBy Joey Lovato

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Too Much, Too Soon 2:28

6+ y ago2:28

2:28

Why it's not a good idea to give wealth to young adults.By Cheryl Erwin

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Episode 8 - Motels and Dorms 14:53

6+ y ago14:53

14:53

Episode 8 - Motels and DormsBy Jacob Solis, Joey Lovato

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Building Things 2:28

6+ y ago2:28

2:28

Kids used to build things but these days not so much.By Cheryl Erwin

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BONUS - Pets and Housing 9:17

6+ y ago9:17

9:17

BONUS - Pets and HousingBy Jacob Solis, Joey Lovato

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Episode 7 - Proposing Solutions 15:25

6+ y ago15:25

15:25

Episode 7 - Proposing SolutionsBy Michelle Billman, Joey Lovato

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Social Emotional Learning 2:40

6+ y ago2:40

2:40

What is SEL and why does it matter so much for your child?By Cheryl Erwin

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Episode 6 - How Housing Is Tied To Food Insecurity 16:21

6+ y ago16:21

16:21

Episode 6 - How Housing Is Tied To Food InsecurityBy Bree Zender, Joey Lovato

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Cameras 2:34

6+ y ago2:34

2:34

A generation of children are growing up in front of the camera.By Cheryl Erwin

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Episode 5 - Health, Housing And Mental Illness 11:44

6+ y ago11:44

11:44

Episode 5 - Health, Housing And Mental IllnessBy Bree Zender, Joey Lovato

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Honesty 2:26

6+ y ago2:26

2:26

Should you ever lie to your kids?By Cheryl Erwin

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Episode 4 - Big Projects, Tiny Homes 16:05

6+ y ago16:05

16:05

Episode 4 - Big Projects, Tiny HomesBy Bree Zender, Joey Lovato

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Episode 3 - Growing Student Body, Growing Housing Challenges 18:30

6+ y ago18:30

18:30

Episode 3 - Growing Student Body, Growing Housing ChallengesBy Bree Zender, Joey Lovato

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Episode 2 - Senior Living In The Housing Crunch 16:13

6+ y ago16:13

16:13

Episode 2 - Senior Living In The Housing CrunchBy Bree Zender, Joey Lovato

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When To Step In 2:29

6+ y ago2:29

2:29

Should you intervene when you see an adult hurting a child?By Cheryl Erwin

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Parental Expectations 2:30

6+ y ago2:30

2:30

Parents want their children to love and value the same things they do. What if your child does not?By Cheryl Erwin

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Episode 1 - Motel Living And Explaining The Problem 14:50

6+ y ago14:50

14:50

Episode 1 - Motel Living And Explaining The ProblemBy Bree Zender, Joey Lovato

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Introducing Priced Out: A Podcast on Affordable Housing 2:24

6+ y ago2:24

2:24

Introducing Priced Out: A Podcast on Affordable HousingBy Bree Zender, Joey Lovato

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Summer Boredom 2:39

6+ y ago2:39

2:39

What to do when your kids complain of boredom this summer.By Cheryl Erwin

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Grandparenting 2:44

6+ y ago2:44

2:44

Being a grandparent is a marvelous gift.By Cheryl Erwin

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Worry Less & Play More 2:39

6+ y ago2:39

2:39

A meditation on how important--and fulfilling--it is to just spend time together with your kids.By Cheryl Erwin

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Anxiety Is Contagious 2:41

6+ y ago2:41

2:41

Anxiety can not only be carried down genetically, but it can also be learned.By Cheryl Erwin

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Emotions & The Feedback Loop 2:33

6+ y ago2:33

2:33

Tips on controlling emotions and how that can be a teaching moment for kids.By Cheryl Erwin

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Connection Vs. Firmness 2:15

6+ y ago2:15

2:15

Turns out both are needed to raise healthy children.By Cheryl Erwin

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