On the Trail with The Nevada Independent

A coding glitch in Nevada's voter registration database this week triggered a new wave of election conspiracies, even though no vote counts were affected. Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar joins the show to talk about why it happened — and whether the state's election systems will be ready for prime time.   Plus, reporter Tabitha Mueller … Continue reading "A glitch in the (Nevada election) matrix"

This week — we dive into the wild world of campaign fundraising. Nevada's first campaign finance filing deadline in 2024 gave us a glimpse into which candidates are entering 2024 with the biggest advantages. But how much does all that money actually matter — and will it help Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo stave off a … Continue reading "Does more $$ = an election win?"

Today on a special episode of On the Trail — we bring you a recorded livestream, listener questions included, breaking down all things Nevada primary-caucus week, and where the election could go from here.  “On the Trail with The Nevada Independent” is a new podcast that brings the most in-depth political coverage in Nevada straight … Continue reading "On the Trail Live: The post-election question bonanza"

This week — Nevada finally held its presidential primaries on Tuesday. But have the first votes cast in Nevada for the 2024 presidential election even taught us anything? And if they have, what are we supposed to take away from all this when the general election is still nine months away? “On the Trail with … Continue reading "Nobody beats Nikki!"

This week — just days from Nevada's First-in-the-West presidential primaries and GOP caucus, presidential campaigns have ramped up visits to the Silver State. But what do the voters make of all the attention, and is anyone excited for a redo of the 2020 election? “On the Trail with The Nevada Independent” is a new podcast … Continue reading "Rallying 'Round the Clock"

This week — Nevada is finally the next early primary state on the calendar, with the election set for Feb. 6. Two days later, Republicans will have their separate, party-run caucus.  So why does it feel like visits in the coming days from President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump … Continue reading "A Pointless Primary?"

This week: The first Republican presidential nominating contest is in the rearview mirror, and soon the second will be, too. But with the Nevada Republican caucus just three weeks away — is the race nearly over before it's even begun? And if it isn't — does Nevada, the first nominating contest in the West — … Continue reading "The Iowa in the Room"

On the Trail with The Nevada Independent brings the most in-depth political coverage in Nevada straight to your podcast feed on Thursdays. Hosted by The Indy's seasoned team of political journalists, On the Trail is analysis, news and behind-the-scenes coverage of Nevada's election and political landscapes you won't get anywhere else -- all in just … Continue reading "On the Trail - Trailer"