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History and folklore of Nevada, written by Professor Michael Green of UNLV, and narrated by former Senator Richard Bryan. Supported by Nevada Humanities and dedicated to the memory of historian Frank ... more
FAQs about Nevada Yesterdays:How many episodes does Nevada Yesterdays have?The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.
October 21, 2025How Jimmy Carter's FBI Director, William Webster, changed Las VegasFBI Director William Webster's controversial Nevada legacy: Operation Yobo stings, mob prosecutions, and the impeachment of Judge Harry Claiborne divided Las Vegas....more5minPlay
October 06, 2025From The Vault: How Nevada got the first recreation area, but became one of the last to get a national park.Lake Mead became America's first national recreation area in 1964, drawing millions of visitors. However, Nevada had to wait until 1986 for its first national park—Great Basin National Park—after decades of battles with ranchers and mining interests who didn't want to give up the land....more8minPlay
September 22, 2025Why Can't Rancho High School Remember How Old It Is?In 2025, Rancho High School celebrates. But is it celebrating its seventieth birthday, or its seventy-first?...more5minPlay
September 08, 2025From The Vault: How Vegas Taught Liberace to Wear Sequined Hot PantsLiberace was called Mr. Showmanship. He may have invented the term … or maybe the term was invented for him....more7minPlay
August 22, 2025How The Las Vegas Sun Fought McCarthyism, Casinos, and Changed Nevada PoliticsJune 21, 2025 marked a significant anniversary. On that day in 1950, Hank Greenspun took over a newspaper that became the Las Vegas Sun. Greenspun and the Sun have played a significant role in shaping our past and present....more13minPlay
May 19, 2025Remembering Lyle Rivera, who had deeper Nevada roots than you may knowLyle Rivera died recently. His story is worth telling, and so is a bigger story he was part of....more5minPlay
May 10, 2025Remembering Norm Clarke, a legend who covered Las Vegas legendsNorm Clarke died recently. He covered Las Vegas legends, and became one in his own right....more5minPlay
April 05, 2025Nevada's role in the beginning of McCarthyismRecently, an anniversary passed unnoticed: when Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin became part of the national consciousness with his anti-communist crusade. Nevada was part of its beginning, seventy-five years ago....more5minPlay
February 01, 2025How Boyd Gaming Built a Las Vegas Empire Over Five DecadesOn New Year’s Day 2025, the California Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas turned 50. That meant it was also the fiftieth anniversary of Boyd Gaming. Both of them are success stories....more5minPlay
FAQs about Nevada Yesterdays:How many episodes does Nevada Yesterdays have?The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.