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

A teacher, a superintendent and a union leader walk into a panel

Posted April 5, 2022 • 00:30:23

Highlights from our IndyTalks event with CCSD leaders and a teacher, the Culinary Union complaints against Station Casinos and the head of higher ed...

A Carson City couple’s journey to help Ukrainian refugees

Posted March 29, 2022 • 00:29:29

The shifting Latino electorate in Nevada, a Carson City couple’s experience helping Ukrainian refugees and proposed election changes across Nevada...

A master sommelier’s journey to the Las Vegas Strip

Posted March 22, 2022 • 00:30:08

A Las Vegas master sommelier, Reno’s ordinance banning whips in downtown and an introduction to our new education reporter.

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The healing power of music

Posted March 15, 2022 • 00:30:31

The role of music therapy in Nevada’s health care landscape, teacher recruitment and retention problems and a chat with the Indy’s new intern

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The past, present and future of the death penalty in Nevada

Posted March 8, 2022 • 00:30:20

The history of the death penalty in Nevada, the story of Zane Floyd and his 20 years on death row, and what the future may hold for capital punishment.