Understanding microplastics, and the latest on school funding

This week, Environmental Reporter Daniel Rothberg talks with the Desert Research Institute’s Dr. Monica Arienzo about the effects that disintegrated plastics have on the environment. Then, Host Joey Lovato talks with Education Reporter Jackie Valley and Assistant Editor Michelle Rindels about the state of play for school funding in Nevada, which hasn’t been changed in over 50 years. At the end of the show we hear from D.C. Reporter Humberto Sanchez with the latest on an infusion of federal COVID relief dollars and Nevada representatives pursuing key committee seats.

0:00 - Intro

1:11 - Microplastics