June is “Pride Month”! Today on Across the Aisle we speak with Tim Haughinberry, President of the Gay Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce and Backbar USA, to learn more about how this chamber differs from others . We also discuss the historic Supreme Court ruling that says LGBTQ+ Americans legally cannot be fired because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Today’s episode of “Across the Aisle” is a special re-broadcast of the “Justice and Injustice: Learning with Legislators” panel I was a part of yesterday. 

Sheriff Darrin Balaam and Eddy House C.E.O. Diaz Dixon join me for a special “roundtable” to discuss the black lives matter protests, racial relations in Northern Nevada, and how we can make long-lasting and tangible change as a community. 

One thing I have heard a lot lately is “what is happening with my unemployment?” Today we are joined by the interim director of D.E.T.R. to ask about the holdup, the system's shortcomings and how she is fixing the problem.

Today we talk to Ann Silver from the Reno/Sparks Chamber of Commerce and Mary Beth from The Vegas Chamber of Commerce about the effects of COVID-19 on the business community and how the chambers are helping .

Governor Sisolak announced on Tuesday that the rest of the school year will be finished through “distance learning”. How are students handling this? Jhone Ebert, The SuperIntendent of Public Instruction, joins us to talk about ”The new normal” and what that means for the next school year, the budget and the daily lives of students.

The LVCVA announced a grim budget cut to the next fiscal year. Steve Hill of the LVCVA joins us to talk about how COVID-19 has affected Las Vegas and shares some ideas on how we can move forward. 

The restaurant industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis. What will the industry have to do to adapt to “the new normal”? What will be the “New Normal”? Chef and restaurateur, Mark Estee joins me to discuss this issue.

This is the 3rd part in our special COVID-19 series to help spread info and resources in this unprecedented time. Check out our other episodes for more.

Fewer medical supplies, scarcity of test kits, and additional strain on our medical system all make for a dangerous combination if not handled properly. 

Dr. Anderson, Emergency Department Medical Director at Northern Nevada Medical Center joins me to discuss how COVID-19 differs from the common flu and discusses important facts you need to know to keep your family and our community as a whole protected.

We have a special edition of “Across the Aisle” for Episode 5. Heather Korbulic from Nevada Health Link remotely joins me to discuss the special enrollment period recently announced by the state and how this can help alleviate some of the stress and impact done to those affected by COVID-19.

Listen for more including how FREE COVID-19 testing will work.