Podcast appearances and mentions of jacob solis

Las Vegas' rodeo community was left reeling this week after a teenager competing in a barrel race at the South Point allegedly stabbed three of her competitors' horses with a pocket knife. The horses are expected to recover, and the Clark County District Attorney's Office is now seeking to try the teen as an adult on animal cruelty charges. But what will justice look like and why has the case captured the city's attention? Host Jesse Merrick is joined by creative producer Jacob Solis to find out. Plus, we dig into what billionaire Barry Diller's push to buy MGM Resorts could mean for the Strip, and if the A's are finally starting to woo locals ahead of their 2028 Vegas debut.  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Formula 1 could be calling Las Vegas home through 2037, but is a decade-long commitment actually good for locals and small businesses? Plus, 69-mph winds knocked out power across the valley and forced EDC stages to shut down — raising questions about whether these extreme windstorms are becoming the new normal. And The Plaza Hotel is betting big on all-inclusive packages. Could that model reshape how Vegas does hospitality? Host Jesse Merrick is joined by creative producer Jacob Solis. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Teens shut down the Great American Foodie Fest after brawls forced organizers to close early for the first time in 14 years — so what went wrong and how should Vegas rethink event design? Plus, Las Vegas ranked 19th best city to start a career but does that match the reality on the ground? Host Jesse Merrick and creative producer Jacob Solis are joined by Istorya co-founder Walbert Castillo to break down the headlines and preview Isang Kusina, an immersive Filipino-American dining experience coming May 22nd to the Keep Memory Alive Event Center. It's not too late to become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor! Sign up by today, March 12th, to enter into our raffle for a pair of tickets to Istorya's Isang Kusina experience. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday, May 12th episode: The Neon Museum Zen Leaf Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

With the June 9th primary election fast approaching, host Jesse Merrick and creative producer Jacob Solis break down everything you need to know before casting your ballot. They cover a Clark County Commission race full of mudslinging, labor unions primarying their own Democrats over last year's failed film tax credits bill, and how to vote in a primary election for the many locals who skip it. Plus, in a members-only extended edition, the two dive into the governor's race and the ripple effects across the ballot. Get access to bonus podcast content, a limited edition Oxford pennant, and more perks by becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm/lasvegas today. Learn more about Henderson's Ward 3 City Council race in our recent episode. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

A big shakeup is coming to the Strip as plans emerge to transform the struggling Las Vegas Monorail into part of Elon Musk's Loop system. Host Jesse Merrick is joined by Spotlight Poetry founder Elle Hope and creative producer Jacob Solis to ask a simple question: why turn a train into a road? They also dig into why falling rent prices aren't easing the burden for many residents and whether walking trails are reaching the neighborhoods that need them most. Plus, a members-only bonus segment imagines the themed resorts Vegas is still missing. Learn more about the sponsors of this Friday, May 1st episode: TEDxLasVegas Become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm during our spring membership campaign for an exclusive Las Vegas Oxford pennant! Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Airfare is climbing fast as jet fuel costs surge, and higher ticket prices could squeeze tourism to Las Vegas, especially for international visitors and budget travelers. We also dig into lingering funding questions around the latest flashy NBA arena proposal on the Strip. Then, a new report shows more young Nevadans are living with their parents, raising bigger questions about housing, wages, and what adulthood looks like now. Plus, in a members-only fourth segment, we ask whether a new cannabis consumption lounge can break into an uneasy market. Guest host Sonja Cho Swanson is joined by creative producer Jacob Solis and newsletter editor Rob Kachelriess. Listen to our episode on the turbulent journey to get legal cannabis in Nevada. Learn more about the sponsors of this Friday, April 24th episode: Zen Leaf Taskrabbit TedXLasVegas Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

A judge vacated Rickie Slaughter's conviction, but he remains behind bars as the DA weighs a retrial, raising big questions about power and accountability. Nevada's $12 million settlement with Roblox also raises new concerns about kids' safety online. And the slow disappearance of Strip buffets has locals wondering what Las Vegas is becoming. Breaking down the biggest local headlines are host Jesse Merrick, Michael MJ Lyle, and creative producer Jacob Solis. Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday, April 21st episode: Zen Leaf Taskrabbit TedXLasVegas Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

It's been a busy week in Las Vegas, and we're breaking down the biggest stories shaping the valley right now. On today's Friday News Roundup, we dig into the Golden Knights head coach shake-up, the drama over Congresswoman Susie Lee's controversial tweet about a SCOTUS hearing on birthright citizenship, and the recurring phenomenon of pop-up casinos. Host Sonja Cho Swanson is joined by producers Layla Muhammad and Jacob Solis. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Why is Las Vegas so damn good at conserving water, and what can we learn from them? Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg and City Cast Las Vegas producer Jacob Solis about Utah's plan to fight a long, hot summer as we face a record low snowpack. Why ‘Drain Lake Powell' Is Catching On [City Cast Salt Lake] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Wake the Great Salt Lake

The owner of a petting zoo in Henderson says that the city's attempt to classify her camels as "exotic animals" puts her business in peril. The standoff has sparked a debate: Are camels "exotic" wild animals or domestic pets, and which animals should be allowed in our increasingly urbanized neighborhoods? Host Sonja Cho Swanson sits down with executive producer Layla Muhammad and creative producer Jacob Solis to discuss. Plus, a case is headed up to the Nevada Supreme Court over who has the final say on release with electronic monitoring — Metro or the courts — setting the stage for an existential fight over the balance of powers. Lastly, Vegas's NBA expansion team dreams will be decided at a Commissioners meeting next week — who's courting Nevada for a stake? Learn more about the sponsors of this March 20th episode: Roseman University Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Las Vegas is staring down a record-breaking March heat wave as near triple-digit temperatures arrive months early, raising alarms about climate extremes, public safety, and what this means for tourism and daily life in the valley. The team digs into the wild headlines behind the heat dome, from nationwide weather chaos to shrinking snowpack and looming water impacts, while swapping personal gripes and surprisingly inventive ways to cope. Host Sonja Cho Swanson is joined by newsletter editor Rob Kachelriess and creative producer Jacob Solis. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Back with another Friday News Roundup, host Sonja Cho Swanson is joined by Battle Born Progress press secretary Jacob Solis and Nevada Independent opinions editor Andrew Kiraly to unpack the week's biggest and buzziest headlines. This week, they discuss the lawsuit against the Southern Nevada Water Authority over its ornamental grass ban and the new master-planned community coming to the northwest. Plus, Philly's wing-eating competition, The Wing Bowl, is coming to the Plaza Hotel this year.  Learn more about the sponsors of this January 16th episode: Nevada Health Link The Neon Museum Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

National parks across the country, including the Grand Canyon and Death Valley, right in Las Vegas's backyard, will soon be charging international visitors an additional $100 per person entry fee. So how does this impact tourism-dependent Las Vegas? Co-host Dayvid Figler, along with Nevada Current editor April Corbin Girnus, and Battle Born Progress press secretary Jacob Solis, discuss. Plus, a price surge for those on ACA healthcare plans is on the way, so what's the political fallout for purple Nevada? And to round things out, we celebrate the triumphant return of Bingo to the Strip! Learn more about the sponsors of this December 5th episode: Opportunity Village Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

On Wednesday evening, Nevada lawmakers received an agenda and an official notice that the Special Session would start the very next morning. But now that the Spesh Sesh is up and running at a cost of $100k a day, we gotta ask: Did Nevada really need this? What are the governor's political motivations as he ramps up his reelection campaign? And what can our legislature learn from Texas? Co-host Dayvid Figler convenes a spirited conversation with both liberal and conservative perspectives: Jacob Solis from Battle Born Progress and Sam Mirejovsky from Sam & Ash Personal Injury Law. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 17th episode: Simply Eloped Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

After years of back and forth, the Nevada Commission on Ethics and Governor Joe Lombardo have finally ⁠settled their dispute⁠ over his use of LVMPD "accoutrements" in campaign materials (like his sheriff's badge and uniform) — and what started as a $1.6 million fine has dropped down to a $5,000 "donation." So was the complaint justified to begin with, and what precedent does this settlement set? Executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson talks it out with Battle Born Progress press secretary Jacob Solis and Hey Las Vegas newsletter editor Rob Kachelriess. They also discuss the fallout from state senator Edgar Flores's ⁠DUI charge⁠ and the "fabulous" 5-day Las Vegas hospitality ⁠sale⁠ that maybe, just maybe, fell a little flat. Get more from City Cast Las Vegas when you become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at ⁠https://membership.citycast.fm/⁠  Learn more about the sponsors of this September 26th episode: ⁠Babbel⁠ - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST ⁠SNWA⁠ Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on ⁠Instagram⁠, or email us at ⁠lasvegas@citycast.fm⁠. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter,⁠ Hey Las Vegas.⁠ Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠.

A controversial 9% rate hike from NV Energy is set to be voted on this month, just as a state cyberattack delays public input and a scandal over decades of customer overcharges fuels public outrage. Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Camalot Todd of the Nevada Conservation League and Jacob Solis of Battle Born Progress to unpack why frustration with Nevada's largest utility is reaching a boiling point. As of publication, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada's website has remained down and the meeting for public input has not been rescheduled. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 9th episode: Huel - Get 15% off with code LASVEGAS Southern Nevada Water Authority AFAN Black & White Gala Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Tesla Tunnels are back in the news: This time, as Dana Gentry reports in the Nevada Current, it's because the Boring Co. is pushing a proposal to let its vehicles exit the tunnels and use surface streets (yes, the tunnels were originally proposed as a solve to street traffic). So what's really going on? Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman tackle this topic with Jacob Solis of Battle Born Progress, as well as ICE's threat to arrest Congressman Steven Horsford after his attempt to inspect a detention facility in Pahrump, and why five Clark County Commissioners are facing an ethics review board over comped F1 tickets valued at over $10k each. Take our audience survey at citycast.fm/survey for a chance to win a $250 Visa gift card – and City Cast Las Vegas swag! Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

The tally is in: Governor Lombardo has officially broken the veto record again — striking down the most bills out of any executive in Nevada state history. Vetoes are a check on the legislative branch, but at this extreme, do we need a check on the check? What does Lombardo get out of all those vetoes, and what happens with all this killed legislation now? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Battle Born Progress press secretary Jacob Solis to discuss all the implications of the vetoes on Las Vegans. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 21st episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Crush Pad The Neon Museum - Nevada residents, light up your night with 50% off admission to The Neon Museum!  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unexpected news came out of a recent Gaming Commission Board meeting — the Fontainebleau is ⁠under investigation⁠ for possible anti-money laundering violations. Then, Wednesday, news broke that the casino ⁠laid off⁠ dozens of dealers. Is the Fontainebleau OK? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler are joined by Battle Born Progress press secretary Jacob Solis to discuss this and more: Why Las Vegas' population is growing at ⁠double the national rate⁠, and what's up with all those Cabbage Patch Doll ⁠billboards⁠ around town. Don't forget, Vegas is experiencing ⁠extreme heat⁠ today, so try to avoid the outdoors at peak daylight hours and look up your nearest ⁠cooling station⁠ just in case. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on ⁠Instagram⁠, or email us at ⁠lasvegas@citycast.fm⁠. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter,⁠ Hey Las Vegas.⁠ Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thirty-four of the Wetlands Park's 210 acres burned this week in a wildfire that took on surprising proportions — so what does it mean when a fire is "human caused," and what common plant could be at the root of the problem? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler talk with Battle Born Progress press secretary Jacob Solis about the wildfire, explore how a decades-old abortion law was brought back to life, and rate the news about the unlicensed seven tigers seized on Wednesday: How "Pahrump" is this news on a scale of 0 to 10? Learn more about the sponsors of this April 4th episode: The Neon Museum Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor Lombardo delivered his second State of the State address Wednesday night — and lucky for you, we watched it so you don't have to. Co-host Dayvid Figler is joined by TheList.Vegas creator Andrew Kiraly and political observer Jacob Solis, and they break down Lombardo's ambitions for Nevada, and whether this foreshadows another showdown with our majority-Democratic legislature this spring. Next up, the team tackles the city's plan to expand housing development ever closer to Mt. Charleston in the Kyle Canyon neighborhood — it ain't infill, but is something better than nothing? Lastly, RIP to the legendary, hairy-chested, gold-chain-sporting lounge act Cook E. Jarr. It's the end of an era in Las Vegas. IYKYK. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 17th episode: Black Mountain Institute Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's roundup, Harry Reid International's Terminal 1 has been showing its age for a while. We talk makeover-and-expansion plans and how it may make an anticipated second airport irrelevant. Then, the County announced a desire to arrest people experiencing homelessness in public areas. With the unhoused population definitely growing, we debate this approach. Finally, an anonymous artist suspended a 43-foot tall, naked Donald Trump from a crane off the I-15 and people lost their damn minds.It became the center of a political maelstrom replete with finger-pointing and accusations of partisan low blows. Journalist turned press secretary Jacob Solis and co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman get to the bottom of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an eventful week in Las Vegas, we are back for our weekly news roundup. A proposed temple for the Church of Latter-day Saints was approved by the Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday despite loud opposition from neighbors in the northwest area. Also, Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen throw their support behind a bipartisan bill aimed at getting rid of taxes on tipped wages. Lastly, an iconic Siegfried and Roy statue from the Mirage finds a new home! Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman are joined by journalist Jacob Solis to break down the headlines. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the Oakland A's “fireside chat” this Wednesday, owner John Fisher's light-on-substance responses were overshadowed by a mortifying moment: When the emcee attempted to elicit cheers for “the Las Vegas A's,” she was met with crickets. So what does this event tell us about the A's efforts, and how successful their community inroads have been? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler sit down with Nevada Independent reporter Jacob Solis to hash it out. Then, they discuss Trump's sole caucus challenger in Nevada, and if we're still the “we matter” state. And last but certainly not least, we give you the latest on the Fontainbleau's Nachogate debacle (and Dayvid reports back from his nacho-ventures last night). We're on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Super Bowl will be in Las Vegas in February. What does that mean for the city, tourism, traffic and more? This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis discuss the implications of football's biggest event coming to Las Vegas both to the tourism industry as a whole and for the average resident priced out … Continue reading "Super Bowl comes to Sin City"

The Super Bowl will be in Las Vegas in February. What does that mean for the city, tourism, traffic and more? This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis discuss the implications of football's biggest event coming to Las Vegas both to the tourism industry as a whole and for the average resident priced out … Continue reading "Super Bowl comes to Sin City"

A breakdown of caucuses vs. primaries in Nevada and all the information you need to know to participate. This week, host Joey Lovato talks with reporters Jacob Solis and Gabby Birenbaum about the difference between the Republican caucus and both parties' primaries in Nevada, giving you important information you need to know on how to … Continue reading "How to participate in Nevada's primaries and caucus"

A breakdown of caucuses vs. primaries in Nevada and all the information you need to know to participate. This week, host Joey Lovato talks with reporters Jacob Solis and Gabby Birenbaum about the difference between the Republican caucus and both parties' primaries in Nevada, giving you important information you need to know on how to … Continue reading "How to participate in Nevada's primaries and caucus"

Politico recently broke the news that NV Attorney General Aaron Ford is investigating the fake electors who attempted to overturn the results of our fair and free elections in 2020 — so is this another reminder of the flaws in our electoral system, and why might Nevada still want electors after all? Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman are joined by Nevada Independent reporter Jacob Solis to discuss this investigation, along with the results of a federal investigation into the deadly 2022 crash in North Las Vegas that killed 9. And finally, we celebrate 70 years of Vegas weddings and what gives them their international appeal. We're on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pros and cons of bringing one of Europe's most popular motorsports to Sin City. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis talk about Formula One (F1) on the eve of the first F1 race in Las Vegas in over 40 years. They go over the possible economic benefits and the struggles Southern Nevadans … Continue reading "All gas no breaks: F1 in Vegas"

The pros and cons of bringing one of Europe's most popular motorsports to Sin City. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis talk about Formula One (F1) on the eve of the first F1 race in Las Vegas in over 40 years. They go over the possible economic benefits and the struggles Southern Nevadans … Continue reading "All gas no breaks: F1 in Vegas"

The moment that locals have been dreading all year is finally here: Formula 1's Las Vegas Grand Prix. While the actual race cars hit the Strip this month, the city has been under construction to prepare the 3.8 mile track and other infrastructure for most of this year and the traffic just keeps getting worse. Locals and city officials have voiced their complaints so much that it's hard to believe that anyone is excited for the 3-day takeover. Since it's coming no matter how much we complain, host Dayvid Figler sits down with The Nevada Independent reporter and F1 superfan Jacob Solis. He shares why he's excited to see his hometown take on F1 and how other locals can get excited. Read Jacob's reporting in the Nevada Independent on F1's impact on locals here and about ticketing here. Looking for a free watch party? Check out this list! We're on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recap of IndyFest 2023, The Nevada Independent's annual conference focusing on politics and policy issues in and around Nevada. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis take listeners through the highlights of several of the panels from IndyFest 2023, which covered everything from the repercussions of wildfires to the Read by Grade Three … Continue reading "Highlights from our annual IndyFest"

A recap of IndyFest 2023, The Nevada Independent's annual conference focusing on politics and policy issues in and around Nevada. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis take listeners through the highlights of several of the panels from IndyFest 2023, which covered everything from the repercussions of wildfires to the Read by Grade Three … Continue reading "Highlights from our annual IndyFest"

An update on the A's coming to Las Vegas, the effects of nuclear testing on “downwinders,” and a new elections newsletter. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis chat with reporter Howard Stutz about the Oakland A's move to Las Vegas. Then, host Alex Couraud chats with reporter Carly Sauvageau about her story on … Continue reading "What's going on with the A's?"

An update on the A's coming to Las Vegas, the effects of nuclear testing on “downwinders,” and a new elections newsletter. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis chat with reporter Howard Stutz about the Oakland A's move to Las Vegas. Then, host Alex Couraud chats with reporter Carly Sauvageau about her story on … Continue reading "What's going on with the A's?"

It's been a turbulent week in Las Vegas! First, a downtown food pantry is at risk of shutting down after neighbors contest their new operating license. Then, a confrontation between Metro and a street food vendor at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign draws criticism from both sides of the aisle. Lastly, the North Las Vegas government gives AI a shot at translating public meetings in real-time. Co-hosts Vogue Robinson and Dayvid Figler are joined by Nevada Independent reporter Jacob Solis to break it all down. Do you trust the use of AI in public meetings? Let us know on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. Stay up to date on all the latest Las Vegas news by signing up for our morning newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The struggle to find a new higher ed chancellor, Sam Brown announces his run for Senate and Trump visits Las Vegas. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis discuss the Nevada System of Higher Education's ongoing search efforts for a new chancellor after the Board of Regents decided not to move forward with any … Continue reading "Trump in Nevada and Sam Brown runs for Senate" The post Trump in Nevada and Sam Brown runs for Senate appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Indy staff participates in a lively debate between Northern and Southern Nevada, and one team member debates with the fine folks over at City Cast Las Vegas. This week, hosts Alex Couraud and Jacob Solis chat about their preferences in Northern and Southern Nevada, and then they jump over to a debate recorded a few … Continue reading "Fourth of July sparks friendly debate about Nevada" The post Fourth of July sparks friendly debate about Nevada appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Not only have we learned that this month's mind-boggling casino con was allegedly committed by a 23-year old, it's apparently one of at least five such heists in recent months. So today, co-hosts Vogue Robinson and Dayvid Figler sit down with Nevada Independent reporter Jacob Solis to hash out what these heists might mean for casino safety protocol, and dream up their perfect Vegas casino heist movie. They also chat about the news that the last two non-union casinos on the Strip, the Venetian and the Palazzo, agreeing to allow union organizing, and the news that yet another elected official, this time a Henderson city councilman, is under an ethics investigation for wearing his Metro uniform while campaigning. Who would your perfect casino heist movie star and how would it all go down? Send us a voicemail at 702-514-0719 and describe it in two sentences, or tag us on social media: We're @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram. Want some more Las Vegas news, events, and commentary? Then make sure to sign up for our brilliant morning newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Indy's legislative team goes over the entire 82nd session of the Legislature, from education to criminal justice, the budget and more.   This week, host Joey Lovato sits down with legislative reporters Tabitha Mueller, Jacob Solis and Sean Golonka to go over the entire session. They'll discuss the budget, K-12 education, higher education, criminal justice, … Continue reading "A giant legislative recap" The post A giant legislative recap appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

The regular legislative session wrapped up, but now a second special session is underway. Learn about the action in Carson City, The Indy's two new team members, and the headway the Nevada delegation is making in Washington.   This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Alex Couraud chat with legislative team members Jacob Solis, Sean Golonka and … Continue reading "New staff, new session" The post New staff, new session appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

The 82nd session of the Nevada Legislature has wrapped up, but there are still a few things left to do, and Team Indy has all you need to know.   This week, host Joey Lovato chats with legislative team members Jacob Solis and Sean Golonka about the special legislative session Nevada is now in and how … Continue reading "We came, we sined, we died" The post We came, we sined, we died appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

The Indy puts out a poll, a possible train connecting Las Vegas and LA, and an overview of the economic forum. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis are joined by D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum to go over a new poll of voters in Nevada from The Indy. After that they all talk about … Continue reading "Chugga chugga cha ching" The post Chugga chugga cha ching appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

An overview of the 95-page education omnibus bill, a discussion on sundown sirens and a chat about the Oakland (Las Vegas?) A's. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis chat with reporter Rocio Hernandez about the big education omnibus bill presented by Gov. Joe Lombardo. After that, Tabitha Muller comes on the show to … Continue reading "The education omnibus is upon us" The post The education omnibus is upon us appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Rolling back restorative justice measures in schools, the governor looks to veto a bill to expand the North Las Vegas City Council, a legislative update and baseball news. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis chat with reporter Rocio Hernandez about bills that look to roll back some restorative justice measures in schools. After … Continue reading "Deadline days and the Oakland A's" The post Deadline days and the Oakland A's appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

A discussion on abortion and contraception access in Nevada, heavy snows bring possible flooding, and the next legislative bill deadline is already here. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis chat with reporters Gabby Birenbaum and Jannelle Calderón about a federal ruling that has removed a popular abortion pill from the market, they also … Continue reading "Precipitation and legislation" The post Precipitation and legislation appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Rosen announced her campaign for reelection, lotteries may enter the Nevada market, legislators look to pass gun control bills and more. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis chat with reporter Gabby Birenbaum about Sen. Jacky Rosen's campaign for reelection. After that, reporter Howard Stutz goes over a bill that might bring lotteries to … Continue reading "Monster trains and Mega Millions" The post Monster trains and Mega Millions appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

IndyTalks highlights and the second attempt at a bill deadline at the Legislature. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis chat about The Indy's recent event with legislative leaders on major policy issues and how the legislative session is going so far. After that, the legislative reporting team comes on the show to chat … Continue reading "Deadline 2.0 and legislative leaders talk shop" The post Deadline 2.0 and legislative leaders talk shop appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Digitizing water records, higher ed employees miss out on state bonuses, legislative accessibility and the deadline day delayed. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis chat with Indy reporters about how some water records are only on paper and are now being digitized. Then, Jacob goes over the complicated mess of the Nevada System … Continue reading "The rules are made up, and the deadlines don't matter" The post The rules are made up, and the deadlines don't matter appeared first on The Nevada Independent.