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Latest Episodes

Race cars coming to the Las Vegas Strip
April 20, 2022

Formula Ones planned pit stop in Las Vegas, a scourge of school violence and a plan that could move Nevada ahead in presidential primary contests. This week hosts Joey Lovato, Jacob Solis and reporte

Why do we have two state trees?
April 12, 2022

A rise in substance abuse in the Hispanic community, more COVID-19 booster shots and data and a history lesson about Nevadas quirky state symbols This week, host Joey Lovato talks to reporter Jannell

A teacher, a superintendent and a union leader walk into a panel
April 05, 2022

Highlights from our IndyTalks event with CCSD leaders and a teacher, the Culinary Union complaints against Station Casinos and the head of higher ed in Nevada steps down. This week, The Indy hosted a

A Carson City couple’s journey to help Ukrainian refugees
March 29, 2022

The shifting Latino electorate in Nevada, a Carson City couples experience helping Ukrainian refugees and proposed election changes across Nevada counties. This week, reporter Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez

A master sommelier’s journey to the Las Vegas Strip
March 22, 2022

A Las Vegas master sommelier, Renos ordinance banning whips in downtown and an introduction to our new education reporter. This week we have a story from reporter Da Yeon Eom, who chats with Douglas

The healing power of music
March 15, 2022

The role of music therapy in Nevadas health care landscape, teacher recruitment and retention problems and a chat with the Indys new intern This week, Video Producer Tim Lenard talked with Elizabeth

The past, present and future of the death penalty in Nevada
March 08, 2022

The history of the death penalty in Nevada, the story of Zane Floyd and his 20 years on death row, and what the future may hold for capital punishment. This week, host Joey Lovato and Assistant Edito

Time for more trains in Nevada?
March 01, 2022

The Nevada Rail Coalition pushes for more trains in the state, Gov. Sisolak gives his State of the State address and volunteers in Las Vegas participate in the Homeless Census This week, host Joey Lov

Nevada's first Paiute woman fly fishing guide
February 22, 2022

A Paiute woman makes her debut as a fly fishing guide, a land dispute simmers at the Winnemucca Indian Colony and our new intern introduces herself This week, fly fishing guide Autumn Harry talks with

Historic Westside park honors Black leaders in Nevada
February 15, 2022

A new Las Vegas park honors Black community leaders and sports bettors go big ahead of the Super Bowl. This week reporter Jannelle Caldern talks with three Black community leaders in Las Vegas about