IndyMatters

A celebration of IndyMatters after 300 episodes, some big news from Editor Elizabeth Thompson and a discussion about the state of the news industry and the history of The Indy with CEO Jon Ralston, Co-Managing Editor Michelle Rindels, Spanish Editor Luz Gray and former Assistant Editor Jackie Valley.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Guests

Jon Ralston - @RalstonReports

Michelle Rindels - @MichelleRindels

Luz Gray - @LuzGrayNV

Jackie Valley - @JackieValley

Elizabeth Thompson - @elizthompsn

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A fond farewell

A journey through Carson City’s past and a visit to some haunted places, followed by a history of Nevada’s (almost) state drink.

This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Alex Couraud bring you two stories to mark Nevada Day and Halloween. Alex and reporter Carly Sauvageau take a haunted tour through the state’s capital and learn a bit about Nevada's history. After that, Joey heads to a Nevada-themed bar to learn how to make a Picon punch, a traditional Basque beverage that almost became the official state drink.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud

Guests

Carly Sauvageau - @csauvageau_1998

Xabier Irujo - Center for Basque Studies

Dylan Evans - @1864tavern

Kristyn Leonard - @KLeonardNV

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Carson City ghost tour highlights Silver State’s spooky history

Catching up on House speaker chaos in D.C., learning about a furry friend in Nevada’s waterways, and a cyberattack on the Clark County School District (CCSD).

This week, host Joey Lovato catches up with D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum as the two talk about the tumult of the House not having a leader for three weeks. After that, reporter Rocío Hernández explains what happened with a cyberattack on the Clark County School District and what it means for student learning. At the end of the show, host Alex Couraud and reporter Amy Alonzo chat about beavers in Nevada and how they’re playing a role in Nevada water conservation.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud

Guests

Gabby Birenbaum - @birenbomb

Amy Alonzo - No Twitter

Rocío Hernández - @rociohzz

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After initially demurring, Amodei votes to elect Mike Johnson as speaker

Rehydrating Nevada’s riparian areas, one beaver at a time

Clark County students back to pen and paper assignments after cybersecurity breach

An interview with outgoing Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and a recap of the annular solar eclipse that passed over northeastern Nevada.

This week, host Joey Lovato talks with reporter Carly Sauvageau about her interview with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman – looking back on her career as mayor as she is termed out and will be leaving office in 2024. After that, co-host Alex Couraud and Joey chat about the solar eclipse that passed over Nevada. Joey also chats with photographer Daniel Clark, who was out in Ely photographing the eclipse.  

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud

Guests

Carolyn Goodman - @mayoroflasvegas

Carly Sauvageau - @csauvageau_1998

Daniel Clark - @DanJClarkPhoto

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‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse to pass directly over Nevada

A recap of IndyFest 2023, The Nevada Independent’s annual conference focusing on politics and policy issues in and around Nevada.

This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis take listeners through the highlights of several of the panels from IndyFest 2023, which covered everything from the repercussions of wildfires to the Read by Grade Three policy to the economy. 

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Jacob Solis - @jacobsolisnv

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The Indy celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by profiling two Latino-owned businesses in Nevada and their impact on their communities.  

This week, host Alex Couraud and reporter Jannelle Calderon explore the history of Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrate the diversity that exists within the Latino community in Nevada. Alex chats with Gerzon Chaves, owner of Tiempo Latino Dance Company in Reno. Jannelle sits down with Ernest Madrid, owner of Chops barbershop in Las Vegas to better understand what Latinidad looks like in the Silver State.

Host

Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud

Jannelle Calderón - @NewsyJan

Guests

Gerzon Chaves - @tiempo_latino_dance_company

Vanesa de la Cruz - @VanesadelaCruz_

Ernest Mardid - @chops_barbershop_dtlv

The Indy goes to Fallon for the annual Cantaloupe Festival, hosts a live event on the plight of local news and discusses Latino voter trends.

This week, host Alex Couraud and reporter Carly Sauvageau head out to the annual Fallon Cantaloupe Festival and County Fair. After that, we have a short segment from our event on the plight of local news. At the end of the show, Alex and reporter Jannelle Calderón talk with Indy CEO Jon Ralston about Latino voters.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud

Guests

Carly Sauvageau - @csauvageau_1998

Jon Ralston - @RalstonReports

Jannelle Calderón - @NewsyJan

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IndyTalks: The Plight of Local News

Fallon Cantaloupe Festival stems from hardy melon with roots in Churchill County

Analysis: Lack of GOP gains among NV Latino voters boosted Cortez Masto in 2022

MGM faces fallout after a major cyberattack, Republicans change messaging around vote-by-mail, and CCSD faces off with teachers union.

This week, host Joey Lovato sits down with reporter Howard Stutz to talk about a cyberattack that MGM Resorts International faced, slowing hotel services and interfering with company operations. After that, D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum discusses a change in strategy from Republicans in regard to messaging about vote-by-mail. At the end of the show, co-host Jacob Solis and reporter Jannelle Calderón join Joey to go over all of the chaos and tension between the Clark County Education Association teachers union and the Clark County School District.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Jacob Solis - @jacobsolisnv

Guests

Howard Stutz - @howardstutz

Gabby Birenbaum - @birenbomb

Jannelle Calderón - @NewsyJan

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Caesars acknowledges it was victim of a cyberattack, says operations were unaffected

Top Nevada Republicans reverse course, urge party to vote early or by mail in 2024

Clark County teachers union files appeal after judge declares mass absences an illegal strike

Judge: Clark County teacher absences that caused school closures constitute illegal strike

What happens after Burning Man, Republicans face confusion before the primary/caucus and a quick news round-up.

This week, host Joey Lovato talks with AP reporter Gabe Stern, who helped cover the aftermath of a very wet and muddy Burning Man this year. After that, D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum explains the complicated situation happening in Nevada because Republicans may have both a primary and a caucus next year. At the end of the show, co-host Jacob Solis joins Joey to chat with editor Michelle Rindels about a cornucopia of news topics to get you caught up on everything going on in Nevada.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Jacob Solis - @jacobsolisnv

Guests

Gabe Stern - @gabestern326

Gabby Birenbaum - @birenbomb

Michelle Rindels - @MichelleRindels

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No longer stranded, tens of thousands clean up and head home after Burning Man floods

DeSantis super PAC calls Nevada GOP primary 'rigged' for Trump; other candidates shy away from state

Assemblywoman Michelle Gorelow won’t run for re-election amid scrutiny over nonprofit ties

Culinary sets resort industry strike vote for the end of September if contract talks stall

Biden wants cannabis lower on drug list; Nevada patients say proposal doesn’t go far enough

Teacher-led PAC files petition to block public funding for A’s stadium in Vegas

An update on the A’s coming to Las Vegas, the effects of nuclear testing on “downwinders,” and a new elections newsletter.

This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis chat with reporter Howard Stutz about the Oakland A’s move to Las Vegas. Then, host Alex Couraud chats with reporter Carly Sauvageau about her story on “downwinders” — people who were affected by atomic testing in Nevada in the 50s and 60s. At the end of the show, Jacob talks about the new “Indy Elections” newsletter as well as what to be paying attention to as campaign season gets underway.

Host

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

Jacob Solis - @jacobsolisnv

Guests

Howard Stutz - @howardstutz

Carly Sauvageau - @csauvageau_1998

Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud

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‘It absolutely hurts:’ Oakland fans lament possible loss of the A’s to Las Vegas

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