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..

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A ‘right to return’ for laid-off casino workers, and prison visitation resumes

Posted May 7, 202100:29:51

This week, Intern Jannelle Calderón speaks with laid-off hospitality workers who are pushing for a controversial bill that would guarantee them the...

A conversation with UNLV’s president, and returning to work in Nevada

Posted April 30, 202100:31:26

This week, Producer and Reporter Jacob Solis talks with UNLV President Keith Whitfield about his first academic year on the job, and how he plans on...

Policing reform and the Derek Chauvin verdict, plus updates from Carson and D.C.

Posted April 23, 202100:30:55

This week, host Joey Lovato talks with UNLV Professor Tyler D. Parry about the Derek Chauvin verdict and policing reform in Nevada. After that, Reporter...

The Callback: Retaking the stage, and Oscars with the editor

Posted April 16, 202100:35:40

Our thee-part arts series “The Callback” wraps up this week. Joey and Sean talk to Tsvetelina Stefanova, Shoshana Zeldner and Angelique Janowski...

The Callback: Stages go dark, and an interview with Brian Sandoval

Posted April 9, 202100:33:01

Performing arts venues have been shuttered for over a year and reopening is not as simple as just lifting capacity limits. In our second installment...