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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.
January 18, 2025Jimmy Carter's interesting ties to Nevada historyNo president lived as long as Jimmy Carter, or was an ex-president longer. He died late in 2024 at age 100, almost 44 years after leaving the White House. He left a great legacy, from Habitat for Humanity to the Camp David Accords. He also had some interesting ties to Nevada history....more5minPlay
December 21, 2024Nevada's surprising connections to the World SeriesDid you enjoy the World Series? There are plenty of Nevada connections to the Fall Classic, from Tuscarora native Wheezer Dell pitching in the 1916 series for Brooklyn to Greg Maddux pitching for Atlanta in the 1990s....more5minPlay
December 07, 2024After 25 years leading the city, Las Vegas bids farewell to the GoodmansHusband-and-wife political teams have been unusual in Nevada, but then again, the Goodmans weren’t expected to be one of those teams....more5minPlay
October 28, 2024The History of the University of Nevada, Reno (Part II)Discover 150 years of University of Nevada, Reno history. From legendary football coaches Buck Shaw and Chris Ault to Colin Kaepernick's historic 2010 season....more5minPlay
October 19, 2024The History of the University of Nevada, Reno (Part I)The University of Nevada in Reno looks good for its age. 2024 marked its 150th anniversary....more5minPlay
October 18, 202450 years ago, Nevada had one of its most significant election years (Part II)...more5minPlay
August 19, 2024Culinary Union and 'right to work' in NevadaJuly 4 is a day for commemorating American independence in 1776. In 1949, in Nevada, there were some special fireworks for the occasion. Those fireworks had lasting effects....more5minPlay
August 05, 2024J. Edgar Hoover's Nevada legacyThis year marks the centennial of John Edgar Hoover becoming the director of what was then known as the Bureau of Investigation....more5minPlay
July 25, 2024Looking back on the Green Shack in Las VegasFirst, a warning. If you are watching your weight, this edition of Nevada Yesterdays may be a tough one for you....more5minPlay
July 25, 2024Abner Blackburn and the first Anglo settlements in NevadaWhat was the first Anglo settlement in Nevada? If you ask them in Dayton and Genoa, you would get two different answers....more5minPlay
FAQs about Nevada Yesterdays:How many episodes does Nevada Yesterdays have?The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.