IndyMatters

IndyMatters is a weekly podcast from The Nevada Independent. Every week hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis will bring you stories from around the Silver State that focus on politics, policy, education, the environment and more..

Recent Episodes

Less water, less boating, less tourism

Posted August 23, 2022 • 00:30:53

Water and tourism woes at Lake Mead, a breakdown of the Inflation Reduction Act and a scientific discovery at UNLV.

This week host Joey Lovato,...

Hand-counting paper ballots

Posted August 16, 2022 • 00:30:25

Rural counties’ quest to hand count ballots, strip clubs seek slot machines and a standoff between Clark County and a developer who wants to build...

New threats to old trees

Posted August 9, 2022 • 00:28:43

The past, present and future of the Bristlecone Pine, a preview of the new school year and tribes get a seat at the table with federal agencies.

This...

More planes, more airports

Posted August 2, 2022 • 00:28:28

Airport growth in Nevada, the fight for better air quality in East Las Vegas and a Nevada professor’s dream fulfilled at Comic-Con.

This week...

How queer artists are finding a voice in Nevada

Posted July 26, 2022 • 00:30:44

Queer artists talk about identity and expression, what you need to know about the new COVID variant and the impending demise of several Nevada casinos.