Best KUNR Podcasts (2024)

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USPS to move mail operations from Reno to Sacramento 0:57

8h ago0:57

0:57

Despite strong opposition from Nevada officials, the U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday it is going ahead with a plan to move Reno’s mail-processing operations to Sacramento, California.By Maria Palma

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Nevada will pay $5000 for you to hike the Pacific Crest National Trail in a new way 1:26

3h ago1:26

1:26

Visit Carson City will pay two lucky hikers to hike the PCT on the new Capital to Tahoe Trail.By Kat Fulwider

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Native law group says graduates planning to wear tribal regalia should review school policies 1:15

14h ago1:15

1:15

As high school and college students plan for their graduations, some Native students in the Mountain West and beyond could face resistance for wanting to wear tribal regalia with their caps and gowns.By Kaleb Roedel

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Some Reno residents want TikTok to stay 3:26

4d ago3:26

3:26

The House passed a bill on April 20 that has the potential to ban the social media app, TikTok, if its China-based owner doesn’t sell within a year.By Ember Braun

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Al Aire con KUNR - 19 de abril de 2024 4:54

7d ago4:54

4:54

En este episodio, finalistas para superintendente de WCSD, clases gratuitas de tecnología en español para adultos mayores, cambios en las escuelas de verano y más.By Maria Palma

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Library Board votes to keep LGBTQ+ books in place 1:00

8d ago1:00

1:00

Trustees upheld library staff recommendations to reject book challenges filed by far-right residents.By Bert Johnson

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Fish and wildlife officials help restore population of iconic trout in eastern Nevada river 4:33

8d ago4:33

4:33

With the habitat shrinking for Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, fish and wildlife officials are working to return the fish to a river in the Mountain West.By Kaleb Roedel

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Tribal leaders call on President Biden to protect sacred lands in the Mountain West 1:08

9d ago1:08

1:08

A coalition of Western conservationists and tribes are working to protect more public lands before the November presidential election.By Kaleb Roedel

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Social media steers more visitors to national parks in Mountain West and beyond, study finds 1:16

11d ago1:16

1:16

Social media can influence everything from what we eat to where we vacation. Now, a new study shows it’s also driving more visitors to U.S. national parks, especially in the Mountain West.By Kaleb Roedel

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EPA puts strict limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. drinking water 1:18

11d ago1:18

1:18

For the first time, the federal government is putting limits on “forever chemicals” called PFAS in the nation’s drinking water – a move that will protect communities across the Mountain West.By Kaleb Roedel

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CC’s Pirate Treasures: Sea dog supplies in South Lake Tahoe 4:31

15d ago4:31

4:31

Pirates once ruled the seas — even the Great Lakes — but never Lake Tahoe. Despite that, a pirate-themed store in South Lake Tahoe has been thriving for more than 20 years.

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BLM’s new oil and gas leasing rule to better protect public lands, taxpayers expected this spring 1:11

16d ago1:11

1:11

This spring, the federal government is expected to finalize a rule that would require oil and gas companies to pay more to drill on public lands across the Western U.S.By Kaleb Roedel

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Nonprofit grant to pay for Reno-Sparks, Tahoe residents’ therapy services 1:33

16d ago1:33

1:33

The Truckee-based High Fives Foundation nonprofit has a new grant that will pay for mental health services for Reno-Sparks and Tahoe residents.By Lucia Starbuck

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Nevada Institute of Forensic Nursing helps rural survivors of sexual assault 3:30

16d ago3:30

3:30

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. NVIFN helps rural Nevada survivors through their mobile clinic.By Ember Braun

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Criminal penalties put unhoused people at risk, former law enforcement officials say 0:53

21d ago0:53

0:53

The warning comes as officials toughen restrictions on public camping in Washoe County.By Bert Johnson

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How are Washoe County and mutual aid groups supporting unhoused individuals during extreme weather? 5:05

23d ago5:05

5:05

Reno is no stranger to extreme weather, but cold temperatures can cause dire situations for the unhoused community. What are local county and mutual aid groups doing about it?By Kat Fulwider

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Carson City School District reminds parents to apply for free and reduced meals 1:24

24d ago1:24

1:24

The Carson City School District is asking parents to apply for free and reduced school meals for the next school year and summer EBT cards as soon as possible or before May 24.By Lucia Starbuck

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Washoe County commissioners approve camping ban 3:58

28d ago3:58

3:58

Law enforcement officials say the measure will help get unhoused people into services. But opponents worry it will victimize a vulnerable population.By Bert Johnson

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Renown Pharmacy on Pringle Way in Reno to expand to 24-hours 1:04

1M ago1:04

1:04

Renown Pharmacy on Pringle Way in Reno will expand to 24 hours, seven days a week, starting April 29.By Lucia Starbuck

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'Mack & Rita' and 'Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris': Robin's movie review 3:04

1+ y ago3:04

3:04

For this week’s KUNR Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at two films: Mack & Rita and Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.By Robin Holabird

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'Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song' and 'The Day the Music Died': Robin's movie review 3:11

1+ y ago3:11

3:11

For this week's Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at two movies about classic songs.By Robin Holabird

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'Paradise Highway': Robin's movie review 2:10

1+ y ago2:10

2:10

For KUNR’s Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at Paradise Highway.By Robin Holabird

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‘Where the Crawdads Sing’: Robin’s movie review 2:26

1+ y ago2:26

2:26

KUNR’s Movie Minutes takes a look at Where the Crawdads Sing, based on the bestselling book by Delia Owens.By Robin Holabird

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‘Why Didn't They Ask Evans?’: Robin’s movie review 2:27

1+ y ago2:27

2:27

On KUNR’s Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at Why Didn't They Ask Evans? on the streaming service BritBox.By Robin Holabird

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‘Elvis’: Robin’s movie review 2:54

1+ y ago2:54

2:54

For Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at the new film Elvis and the singer’s history here in Nevada.By Robin Holabird

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‘The Phantom of the Open’: Robin’s movie review 2:00

2y ago2:00

2:00

For Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at The Phantom of the Open.By Robin Holabird

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‘Good Luck to You, Leo Grande’: Robin’s movie review 2:32

2y ago2:32

2:32

For Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at the new film starring Emma Thompson.By Robin Holabird

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‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’: Robin’s movie review 1:58

2y ago1:58

1:58

For Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at Everything Everywhere All at Once.By Robin Holabird

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‘Fire Island’: Robin’s movie review 2:08

2y ago2:08

2:08

For Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at a new version of Pride and Prejudice.By Robin Holabird

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‘Top Gun: Maverick’: Robin’s movie review 3:02

2y ago3:02

3:02

For Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird reviews the long-awaited sequel to Top Gun.By Robin Holabird

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‘Montana Story’: Robin’s movie review 1:59

2y ago1:59

1:59

For Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at a profound film shot in a beautiful setting.By Robin Holabird

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‘Bosch: Legacy’: Robin’s series review 2:19

2y ago2:19

2:19

For Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at a miniseries by author Michael Connelly.By Robin Holabird

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‘The Duke’: Robin’s movie review 2:33

2y ago2:33

2:33

For this week’s Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at a new film starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren.By Robin Holabird

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Sci-On Film Festival: Robin’s movie review 2:28

2y ago2:28

2:28

For this week’s Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at the Sci-On Film Festival, which is coming to the Fleischmann Planetarium from May 4-6, 2022.By Robin Holabird

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‘Polar Bear’: Robin’s movie review 2:16

2y ago2:16

2:16

For this week’s Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at the new Disneynature film, Polar Bear.By Robin Holabird

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‘The Contractor’: Robin’s movie review 2:23

2y ago2:23

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For this week’s Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at The Contractor, a new film starring Chris Pine.By Robin Holabird

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‘Mothering Sunday’: Robin’s movie review 2:35

2y ago2:35

2:35

For this week's Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at a new British period drama Mothering Sunday.By Robin Holabird

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‘The Lost City’: Robin’s movie review 2:18

2y ago2:18

2:18

For this week’s Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at The Lost City, a new film produced by Sandra Bullock.By Robin Holabird

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The Oscars’ best picture nominees paired with drinks, part 2: Robin’s movie review 2:01

2y ago2:01

2:01

For this week’s Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird continues her pairing of Oscar-nominated films and tasty beverages.By Robin Holabird

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New Years: Relationships With Dr. Jankovich 1:13

3+ y ago1:13

1:13

New Year’s Eve, time to look back on the year, and forward to the future.By Dr. Rebecca Jankovich

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Holidays: Relationships With Dr. Jankovich 1:23

3+ y ago1:23

1:23

The Holidays can be a difficult time because of the expectations that all should be good in your life.By Dr. Rebecca Jankovich

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Why Do I Have To Be The One To Make All The Changes?: Relationships With Dr. Jankovich 1:18

3+ y ago1:18

1:18

What I’m about to say does not apply to people in relationships in which physical, verbal or emotional abuse occurs.By Dr. Rebecca Jankovich

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What Makes You Grateful: Relationships With Dr. Jankovich 1:19

3+ y ago1:19

1:19

Today is a time to consider what makes you grateful.By Dr. Rebecca Jankovich

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Whether to Bail Out: Relationships With Dr. Jankovich 1:19

3+ y ago1:19

1:19

It is a wrenching decision whether you bail your child out of jail.By Dr. Rebecca Jankovich

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Knowing Your Child Is Anxious: Relationships With Dr. Jankovich 1:09

3+ y ago1:09

1:09

It’s hard to know when your child’s behavior is out of the ordinary.By Dr. Rebecca Jankovich

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Friends Listen: Relationships With Dr. Jankovich 1:00

3+ y ago1:00

1:00

There’s an art in how to listen to someone talking, whether it be telling a story or discussing a problem.By Dr. Rebecca Jankovich

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Resiliency: Relationships With Dr. Jankovich 1:14

3+ y ago1:14

1:14

Resiliency is being able to adapt to whatever happens, as opposed to reacting to changes with anger, hopelessness or despair.By Dr. Rebecca Jankovich

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‘PMS is not just a cliché’: Relationships With Dr. Jankovich 1:22

3+ y ago1:22

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Dr. Barrett, a neuroscientist, reported in the New York Times (‘PMS is not just a cliché’. NYT, 6/8/2019) that Premenstrual Syndrome is a real, biological event for some women; the hormonal changes prior to flow of menses, cause women with PMS to experience more intense and negative emotions.By Dr. Rebecca Jankovich