KNPR's State of Nevada
News & Politics Podcasts
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; interviews explore the unique character — and characters — of our region. KNPR's State of Nevada...
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NV
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News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
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; 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.Call us during a live show: 702-258-3552Leave a message for SON any time: 702-259-7801Drop us an email: son@knpr.org
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English
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https://knpr.org/
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Episodes
Declining enrollment presents new challenges for CCSD and Superintendent Jhone Ebert
4/30/2026
CCSD is showing signs of improvement, but schools across the county are seeing declining enrollment. How is it impacting the district?
Duration:00:13:37
April 29: Cannabis rescheduling, CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert, and the Composers Showcase
4/29/2026
Plus: How one Arizona city is adapting to Colorado River water restrictions and what to see, hear, and do in Las Vegas this week.
Duration:00:46:24
Spring hiking is for everyone
4/24/2026
Two outdoor activity group leaders recommend favorite trails and discuss ways to make recreation welcoming to all.
Duration:00:10:26
April 22: Politics, the Ticketmaster-Live Nation lawsuit, and hiking
4/22/2026
Plus: What members of the Washoe tribe plan to do with their newly acquired land.
Duration:00:45:46
Washoe tribe of Nevada and California doubles in size
4/22/2026
The tribe purchased 10,000 acres to conserve the single-leaf pinyon pine, which produces pine nuts for the Waší·šiw people.
Duration:00:04:54
Who's the Indigenous defender of the Southwest?
4/21/2026
Captain Paiute is, that's who. Las Vegas artist Theo Tso tells about his comic book character from a fictional tribe, who fights villains putting Indigenous Peoples at risk.
Duration:00:04:31
Las Vegas still a hub for Alzheimer's research, education, community
4/20/2026
Leading up to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's April 15 educational conference in the city, Las Vegas continues to pioneer diagnostics and treatments for the disease
Duration:00:18:16
'Poetry Did Save My Life'
4/17/2026
On Spotlight Poetry's fifth anniversary, three members reflect on the nonprofit group's creative community work.
Duration:00:11:05
How Will Recent Changes in U.S. Public Lands Affect Nevada?
4/16/2026
The federal government owns more than 80 percent of Nevada’s land. So, the new Bureau of Land Management director could have a huge impact on the Silver State.
Duration:00:06:11
April 15: Public lands, Alzheimer's, and Spotlight Poetry
4/15/2026
Plus: How an Indigenous comic book creator honors his heritage; what you need to know about this year's tax filing process; and what to see, hear, and do this weekend
Duration:00:45:45
See Hear Do: April 8-14
4/14/2026
There’s no shortage of what to see, hear, and do at any time in Nevada. Here are some highlighted cultural events for the week starting April 8.
Duration:00:05:07
April 8: Flock cameras, the Las Vegas Review-Journal v. Sun dispute, and BMI
4/8/2026
Plus: Tracking cloud seeding; and what to see, hear, and do this weekend
Duration:00:45:52
April 1: Washoe Library controversy, auto insurance rates, and sports
4/1/2026
Plus: An inside look at last week's Reservation Economic Summit; and what to see, hear, and do in Nevada through the next week.
Duration:00:46:06
New acts and venues continue evolution of Las Vegas music scene
3/27/2026
The Arts District has lost — and gained — some music spots. Meanwhile, fresh faces draw across a broad spectrum of genres and disciplines.
Duration:00:17:19
March 25: Sex workers unite, problem gambling, and a local music update
3/25/2026
Plus: A Colorado River update and what to see, hear, and do in Nevada through the next week.
Duration:00:46:15
March 18: Small biz report, taxes, and Vegas-born miniatures
3/18/2026
Plus: What to see, hear, and do in Nevada through the next week.
Duration:00:46:21
March 11: War in Iran, e-transport crackdown, and the Nevada Shakespeare Festival
3/11/2026
Plus: What to see, hear, and do in Nevada through the next week.
Duration:00:46:33
Researchers look to this cactus as a future food, fuel source in face of climate change
3/9/2026
Scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno have received a $9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to find out whether cactus pear can become a viable biofuel crop.
Duration:00:09:51
March 4: Amodei's departure, cactus pear research, and two historic theaters' new lease on life
3/4/2026
Plus: Nevada kids help train the burgeoning drone workforce; Mountain West home insurance rates keep rising; and what to see, hear, and do in Nevada through the next week.
Duration:00:46:19
Feb. 25: HIV awareness, gaming update, and UNLV Dance
2/25/2026
Plus: What to see, hear, and do in Nevada through the next week.
Duration:00:46:14