On our second to last episode of the decade (what?), our co-Wranglers Jacob & B (filling in for Alison who is away on "business") are joined by Nevada's most progressive (and youngest) Mayor, Daniel Corona. Corona, a 4th generation Nevadan, is the Mayor of West Wendover in northeast Nevada. Corona talks about the history of West Wendover, his involvement in politics, his passion for Nevada, his favorite places to eat in West Wendover (Salt Flats Cafe) and what he does in his limited free time. Corona is also one of the only Nevada elected officials to endorse Democratic Presidential candidate Julian Castro.To learn more about West Wendover visit: https://www.westwendovercity.com/To follow Mayor Corona on Twitter, go to: https://twitter.com/DanielCoronaNVWe want to hear from you! Please find us on Twitter and Instagram @wildandfreepod and on Facebook. Tell us your thoughts, rants, or food and beverage recommendations. You can listen to all of our episodes on our website www.wildandfreepodcast.com.Make sure to subscribe to Wild and Free: A Battle Born Podcast http://feeds.feedburner.com/WildFreeABattleBornPodcast and to give us a rating wherever you happen to listen to the podcast.Wild and Free: A Battle Born podcast is a platform for non-profit professionals, social justice activists and community driven artists that are trying to make a difference in the Southern Nevada community. We talk about the issues that matter and will motivate our fellow community members to get involved. If you have something you would like to spread the word about, please contact us!

Ep. 46: Danke Schoen This with Mayor Daniel Corona

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In this episode, we are joined once again by Kim, aka Sober In Vegas. Kim is an artist, writer, mom, and nature lover who shares her love of Las Vegas through her website and social media. Kim joins us to talk about a safe and friendly re-entry into our community during this phase of the pandemic. We talk about things to explore that are low-risk for COVID, sober-friendly, and family-friendly. As a reminder, we aren’t doctors or public health professionals, so please do consult your doctor to understand your risk for exposure to COVID. If you would like to get vaccinated, visit: https://www.immunizenevada.org/nv-covid-fighter Visit the Sober in Vegas blog at, https://soberinvegas.com/ You can also follow on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soberinvegas Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sober_in_vegas We want to hear from you! Please find us on Twitter and Instagram @wildandfreepod and on Facebook. Tell us your thoughts, rants, or food and beverage recommendations. You can listen to all of our episodes on our website www.wildandfreepodcast.com.Make sure to subscribe to Wild and Free: A Battle Born Podcast http://www.wildandfreepodcast.com/podcast?format=rss and to give us a rating wherever you happen to listen to the podcast.Wild and Free: A Battle Born podcast is a platform for non-profit professionals, social justice activists, and community-driven artists that are trying to make a difference in the Southern Nevada community. We talk about the issues that matter and will motivate our fellow community members to get involved. If you have something you would like to spread the word about, please contact us!


Ep. 78 Enjoying a Safe & Family Friendly Summer

In this episode, we are joined by members from a new local non-profit organization, The Pride Tree: Grant Frailich, Founder; Angelique Burton, Director of Advocacy; and Emma, youth participant. The Pride Tree’s mission is to create safe environments where LGBTQ+ youth and allies can explore their own identity. We strive to create events and programming where all people have the freedom to be whoever they want and to express their own identity openly and without fear. To learn more about The Pride Tree, visit https://www.thepridetreelv.com/ You can also follow them on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePrideTree Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepridetree/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pride_tree_lv To get involved, contact them at: https://www.thepridetreelv.com/contact-us.html We want to hear from you! Please find us on Twitter and Instagram @wildandfreepod and on Facebook. Tell us your thoughts, rants, or food and beverage recommendations. You can listen to all of our episodes on our website www.wildandfreepodcast.com.Make sure to subscribe to Wild and Free: A Battle Born Podcast http://www.wildandfreepodcast.com/podcast?format=rss and to give us a rating wherever you happen to listen to the podcast.Wild and Free: A Battle Born podcast is a platform for non-profit professionals, social justice activists, and community-driven artists that are trying to make a difference in the Southern Nevada community. We talk about the issues that matter and will motivate our fellow community members to get involved. If you have something you would like to spread the word about, please contact us!


Ep. 77: Growing the Pride Tree

Wild and Free: A Battle Born podcast is a platform for non-profit professionals, social justice activists, and community-driven artists trying to make a difference in the Southern Nevada community. We talk about the issues that matter and will motivate our fellow community members to get involved.Like many, our team has been dealing with family changes, work transitions, and general pandemic fatigue. We are back from our needed break to bring you the information you need to get involved and enjoy our community.In this episode, we revisit our talk about one of our favorite things about Nevada...NATURE! We've added in some sounds from the last pre-pandemic camping trip Alison, B & Jacob went on. We also break down some of the obstacles and barriers for community members that would like to enjoy our natural surroundings, but may not be sure how to start. Getting outside is easy, but it can be intimidating. We provide tips, resources, and our personal stories that will leave you asking the same question that our Co-Wrangler Alison does, “Is this Nature?”.For more information about the wonderful outdoor world in and around Southern Nevada, check out:Friends of Red Rock: https://friendsredrock.org/hiking/Bird & Hike: https://www.birdandhike.com/REI Las Vegas: https://www.rei.com/stores/las-vegas-boca-park.htmlNevada State Parks: http://parks.nv.gov/Get Outdoors Nevada: https://getoutdoorsnevada.org/UNLV Outdoor Adventures: https://www.unlv.edu/campusrec/outdoor-adventures

Ep. 76: Smooth Brains & Nature Break

In the latest episode (and our first all-Razorback episode), we are joined by Kerry Durmick, the Nevada Director for All Voting is Local. Kerry talks about how we can help protect and expand the right to vote for every Nevadan. We talk about legislation in Nevada to help expand access and ease for voting...we also talk about BBQ. You know, all the important things! Visit Allvotingislocal.org to sign up for emails and text messages.Visit Civilrights.org to donate to support the work for All Voting is Local
To participate in the Nevada Legislative session visit https://www.leg.state.nv.us/.
You can share your voting experience with All Voting is Local at https://p2a.co/llh17eF Feel free to email Kerry at kerry@allvotingislocal.org if anyone needs help with the legislative website.We want to hear from you! Please find us on Twitter and Instagram @wildandfreepod and on Facebook. Tell us your thoughts, rants, or food and beverage recommendations. You can listen to all of our episodes on our website www.wildandfreepodcast.com.Make sure to subscribe to Wild and Free: A Battle Born Podcast http://www.wildandfreepodcast.com/podcast?format=rss and to give us a rating wherever you happen to listen to the podcast.Wild and Free: A Battle Born podcast is a platform for non-profit professionals, social justice activists and community driven artists that are trying to make a difference in the Southern Nevada community. We talk about the issues that matter and will motivate our fellow community members to get involved. If you have something you would like to spread the word about, please contact us!


Ep. 75: Protect the Vote

In the latest episode, we are joined by Jared Busker, Principal at Busker Consulting and co-lead for the Nevada Revenue Coalition.  Jared talks about the need for our state to raise revenue to help fund current programs, as well as expand needed services during the post-shutdown world. One of the biggest hurdles for this current session of the Nevada State Legislature is revenue. There will be many opportunities for regular Nevadans to get involved in the conversation. To follow the conversation on Twitter, follow the hashtag, #NVLEGTo read a bit more about the work of the Nevada Revenu Coalition, visit: https://www.nevadacurrent.com/2020/12/03/not-just-the-usual-suspects-coalition-hopes-to-build-broad-support-for-revenue/ To follow the work of the NRC on Twitter, follow Jared: @jaredbusker We want to hear from you! Please find us on Twitter and Instagram @wildandfreepod and on Facebook. Tell us your thoughts, rants, or food and beverage recommendations. You can listen to all of our episodes on our website www.wildandfreepodcast.com.Make sure to subscribe to Wild and Free: A Battle Born Podcast http://www.wildandfreepodcast.com/podcast?format=rss and to give us a rating wherever you happen to listen to the podcast.Wild and Free: A Battle Born podcast is a platform for non-profit professionals, social justice activists and community driven artists that are trying to make a difference in the Southern Nevada community. We talk about the issues that matter and will motivate our fellow community members to get involved. If you have something you would like to spread the word about, please contact us!


Ep. 46: Danke Schoen This with Mayor Daniel Corona

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