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This is the podcast version of KNPR's State of Nevada. KNPR's State of Nevada is the essential public affairs broadcast to understand what's happening here. Newsmakers and experts give context to local issues; discussion and profile interviews explore the unique character — and characters — of our region. KNPR's State of Nevada is a daily conversation about this place we call home.

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This is the podcast version of KNPR's State of Nevada. KNPR's State of Nevada is the essential public affairs broadcast to understand what's happening here. Newsmakers and experts give context to local issues; discussion and profile interviews explore the unique character — and characters — of our region. KNPR's State of Nevada is a daily conversation about this place we call home.

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Pro-Palestine UNLV students call for university divestment, ceasefire

5/3/2024
The conflict in the Middle East between Hamas and Israel has prompted American college students to organize pro-Palestinian protests on campuses nationwide.

Duration:00:11:56

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Two Las Vegas hospitality pros change careers to write children's books

5/3/2024
State government estimates that 26% of all employees in Las Vegas work in leisure and hospitality. But many of those jobs are stressful, unpredictable, and vulnerable to a bad economy.

Duration:00:14:20

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Nevadans only recycle 1 of every 4 eligible items. Experts say increasing that is simple

5/2/2024
For more than 30 years, Nevada has asked households to recycle 25 percent of qualified materials—plastics, paper, aluminum and more.

Duration:00:24:46

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Why are Nevada's Hispanic voters a target for election misinformation?

5/2/2024
This year promises to be a close presidential election. Concerns are growing that Latino voters could see more election misinformation than in the past.

Duration:00:26:32

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What's on your mind: Nevadans talk about taxes, traffic, government

5/1/2024
Nevadans have a lot on their minds, from traffic crashes and fatalities and the state Wildlife Commission to herbicides and the taxes on gaming revenues.

Duration:00:24:38

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If SCOTUS sides with the homeless ban, will anything change In Las Vegas?

4/29/2024
We look at what might happen in Las Vegas and Clark County of the U.S. Supreme Court says the homeless can be banned from sleeping in public spaces.

Duration:00:27:47

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Why Nevada's Wildlife Commission is under scrutiny

4/26/2024
Nevada has hundreds of boards and commissions whose members are chosen by government officials. So, why has the Nevada Wildlife Commission been scrutinized in recent years?

Duration:00:26:20

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The impact of Arizona's abortion ban on Nevada

4/25/2024
Two weeks ago, Arizona's Supreme Court banned all abortions, except when a mother's life is in danger. State of Nevada looked at the potential impact on the medical community and more in Nevada.

Duration:00:25:52

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'Nevada is like a definition of a bellwether state'

4/23/2024
Adam Harris from The Atlantic Magazine discusses the challenges facing democracy, insights from young voters and the need for a greater focus on education.

Duration:00:14:03

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UNLV looking to broaden Jewish studies and campus engagement with new Jewish Affinity Group

4/23/2024
UNLV is hoping to expand its Jewish studies programs, as well as provide a place for Jewish faculty and staff to gather with the recent launch of a Jewish Affinity Group as part of their Division for Diversity Initiatives.

Duration:00:11:42

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Phish pulls out all the stops at Sphere debut

4/22/2024
The jam band and frequent Las Vegas performer uses the innovative venue to its fullest potential during the first of its four-night stand.

Duration:00:12:07

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Recent grants make headway for big transportation projects in Southern Nevada

4/18/2024
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada recently received 150 million in grants to overhaul the Maryland Parkway corridor in Las Vegas, along with additional millions to improve the Charleston Corridor. What type of improvements will this bring to two of Southern Nevada's busiest street corridors?

Duration:00:16:53

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The state of Southern Nevada's housing market In 2024

4/17/2024
Economists say the economy is booming, and inflation is finally going down; yet the housing market in Las Vegas is still too expensive for many Nevadans. How sustainable is this housing market and will interest rates go down even lower in 2024?

Duration:00:25:27

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Are abortion rights in Nevada really safe?

4/17/2024
Nevada Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro joined State of Nevada to answer questions from listeners on everything from business tax incentives to careless pet owners.

Duration:00:26:23

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How will demolishing an old motel help preserve Lake Tahoe's clarity?

4/15/2024
Lake Tahoe is an ecological gem, the clearest lake in the United States. Residents there are working to maintain the lake's famous clarity. Their latest move involves purchasing an old Motel 6.

Duration:00:10:58

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Nevada Gov mulls special session as state account runs low on cash

4/15/2024
Governor Lombardo says the state needs new money to shore up an account that pays for unanticipated expenses. He’s hinted at holding a special session to add money to that account.

Duration:00:15:22

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O.J. Simpson's life in Las Vegas (aired 2019)

4/12/2024
Since his 2017 release, Simpson had been living in Las Vegas, and Linda Deutsch was able to talk with him. He died at age 76 on April 10, 2024.

Duration:00:13:33

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New local theater company to give Sondheim's 'Follies' its first-ever Las Vegas showing

4/11/2024
Metropolis Theatricals will introduce itself to Southern Nevada theater lovers with a four-night run of the showgirl-filled production at Aliante hotel-casino.

Duration:00:14:29

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Nevada looks to expand first-of-its-kind court for youth with autism

4/11/2024
Las Vegas is home to a first-of-its-kind specialty court program that finds ways to help at-risk youth with autism. Last year, state lawmakers voted to expand the program to other parts of the state.

Duration:00:12:17

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Tax talk: Las Vegas experts answer your taxing questions

4/10/2024
The deadline to file your taxes is April 15th, and with it being around the corner; we invite local experts to answer your questions.

Duration:00:24:17