Podcast appearances and mentions of joey lovato

Highlights from a community listening event put on by The Nevada Independent and Vegas PBS.   On this episode of IndyMatters, host Joey Lovato brings your highlights from a community listening event that is co-moderated by The Indy's Naoka Foreman and Vegas PBS's Amber Renee Dixon. The event, which is the latest installment of The Nevada … Continue reading "The Indy's latest community listening session"

Highlights from a community listening event put on by The Nevada Independent and Vegas PBS.   On this episode of IndyMatters, host Joey Lovato brings your highlights from a community listening event that is co-moderated by The Indy's Naoka Foreman and Vegas PBS's Amber Renee Dixon. The event, which is the latest installment of The Nevada … Continue reading "The Indy's latest community listening session"

What early voting numbers tell us about the primary and caucus, and pushback as the Clark County superintendent seeks a contract buyout.   This week, host Joey Lovato chats with CEO and Editor Jon Ralston and reporter Sean Golonka about what early voting turnout data can tell us about Nevadans' presidential preferences. After that, education reporter … Continue reading "Early voting and early departures"

What early voting numbers tell us about the primary and caucus, and pushback as the Clark County superintendent seeks a contract buyout.   This week, host Joey Lovato chats with CEO and Editor Jon Ralston and reporter Sean Golonka about what early voting turnout data can tell us about Nevadans' presidential preferences. After that, education reporter … Continue reading "Early voting and early departures"

A crashed spy plane in Nevada's desert offers insight into the state's history of military aviation testing and the UFO conspiracy theories it touched off. On Oct. 25, 1967, an SR-71 Blackbird spy plane called Aspen 28 crashed outside of Lovelock. This week, host Joey Lovato heads out into rural Nevada with nuclear physicist and … Continue reading "Spy Plane Wreckage in Nevada's Desert"

A crashed spy plane in Nevada's desert offers insight into the state's history of military aviation testing and the UFO conspiracy theories it touched off. On Oct. 25, 1967, an SR-71 Blackbird spy plane called Aspen 28 crashed outside of Lovelock. This week, host Joey Lovato heads out into rural Nevada with nuclear physicist and … Continue reading "Spy Plane Wreckage in Nevada's Desert"

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 profile on the analyst who has influenced Nevada's biggest tax policies of the past two decades and a story on sealing abandoned mines. This week, host Joey Lovato talks with reporter Sean Golonka about Jeremy Aguero, who has had a singular role in controversial tax and stadium deals that shaped the state. After that, … Continue reading "The economics whiz behind Nevada's biggest tax policies"

A profile on the analyst who has influenced Nevada's biggest tax policies of the past two decades and a story on sealing abandoned mines. This week, host Joey Lovato talks with reporter Sean Golonka about Jeremy Aguero, who has had a singular role in controversial tax and stadium deals that shaped the state. After that, … Continue reading "The economics whiz behind Nevada's biggest tax policies"

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"

What new laws are on the books and what big news should Nevadans look out for in 2024? This week, host Joey Lovato talks with reporters Sean Golonka and Eric Neugeboren about new laws that took effect for Nevadans at the start of the year. After that, CEO/Editor Jon Ralston and Managing Editor Michelle Rindels … Continue reading "What's to expect in Nevada in 2024"

What new laws are on the books and what big news should Nevadans look out for in 2024? This week, host Joey Lovato talks with reporters Sean Golonka and Eric Neugeboren about new laws that took effect for Nevadans at the start of the year. After that, CEO/Editor Jon Ralston and Managing Editor Michelle Rindels … Continue reading "What's to expect in Nevada in 2024"

A geyser is reemerging in south Reno, and a look at what we might expect from this winter. This week, host Joey Lovato and reporter Alex Couraud talk to scientist Taylor Wilson about a geyser that is reemerging in south Reno and what it could teach us about energy, space and the origin of life. … Continue reading "Geysers and winter water predictions"

A geyser is reemerging in south Reno, and a look at what we might expect from this winter. This week, host Joey Lovato and reporter Alex Couraud talk to scientist Taylor Wilson about a geyser that is reemerging in south Reno and what it could teach us about energy, space and the origin of life. … Continue reading "Geysers and winter water predictions"

A public art project about water, a discussion about the Nevada Democracy Project and a chat about GivingTuesday. This week, host Joey Lovato chats with reporter Daniel Rothberg about a public art piece in Reno that stretches through much of downtown. Later, Joey and reporter Naoka Foreman discuss the Nevada Democracy Project and how community … Continue reading "Poems on the sidewalk"

A public art project about water, a discussion about the Nevada Democracy Project and a chat about GivingTuesday. This week, host Joey Lovato chats with reporter Daniel Rothberg about a public art piece in Reno that stretches through much of downtown. Later, Joey and reporter Naoka Foreman discuss the Nevada Democracy Project and how community … Continue reading "Poems on the sidewalk"

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"

A journey through Carson City's past and a visit to some haunted places, followed by a history of Nevada's (almost) state drink. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Alex Couraud bring you two stories to mark Nevada Day and Halloween. Alex and reporter Carly Sauvageau take a haunted tour through the state's capital and learn … Continue reading "Ghost tours and Picon punches"

A journey through Carson City's past and a visit to some haunted places, followed by a history of Nevada's (almost) state drink. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Alex Couraud bring you two stories to mark Nevada Day and Halloween. Alex and reporter Carly Sauvageau take a haunted tour through the state's capital and learn … Continue reading "Ghost tours and Picon punches"

Catching up on House speaker chaos in D.C., learning about a furry friend in Nevada's waterways, and a cyberattack on the Clark County School District (CCSD). This week, host Joey Lovato catches up with D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum as the two talk about the tumult of the House not having a leader for three weeks. … Continue reading "Honestly, what the heck is going on in D.C.?!"

Catching up on House speaker chaos in D.C., learning about a furry friend in Nevada's waterways, and a cyberattack on the Clark County School District (CCSD). This week, host Joey Lovato catches up with D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum as the two talk about the tumult of the House not having a leader for three weeks. … Continue reading "Honestly, what the heck is going on in D.C.?!"

An interview with outgoing Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and a recap of the annular solar eclipse that passed over northeastern Nevada. This week, host Joey Lovato talks with reporter Carly Sauvageau about her interview with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman – looking back on her career as mayor as she is termed out and … Continue reading "Mayor Goodman retrospective"

An interview with outgoing Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and a recap of the annular solar eclipse that passed over northeastern Nevada. This week, host Joey Lovato talks with reporter Carly Sauvageau about her interview with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman – looking back on her career as mayor as she is termed out and … Continue reading "Mayor Goodman retrospective"

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"

MGM faces fallout after a major cyberattack, Republicans change messaging around vote-by-mail, and CCSD faces off with teachers union. This week, host Joey Lovato sits down with reporter Howard Stutz to talk about a cyberattack that MGM Resorts International faced, slowing hotel services and interfering with company operations. After that, D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum discusses … Continue reading "MGM faces cyberattack"

MGM faces fallout after a major cyberattack, Republicans change messaging around vote-by-mail, and CCSD faces off with teachers union. This week, host Joey Lovato sits down with reporter Howard Stutz to talk about a cyberattack that MGM Resorts International faced, slowing hotel services and interfering with company operations. After that, D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum discusses … Continue reading "MGM faces cyberattack"

What happens after Burning Man, Republicans face confusion before the primary/caucus and a quick news round-up. This week, host Joey Lovato talks with AP reporter Gabe Stern, who helped cover the aftermath of a very wet and muddy Burning Man this year. After that, D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum explains the complicated situation happening in Nevada … Continue reading "Confusion over Republican primary plans"

What happens after Burning Man, Republicans face confusion before the primary/caucus and a quick news round-up. This week, host Joey Lovato talks with AP reporter Gabe Stern, who helped cover the aftermath of a very wet and muddy Burning Man this year. After that, D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum explains the complicated situation happening in Nevada … Continue reading "Confusion over Republican primary plans"

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?"

Hurricane Hilary's effect on Nevada, Las Vegas' manufacturing industry problem and The Indy's new education newsletter. This week, hosts Joey Lovato talks with reporter Amy Alonzo about Hurricane Hilary's effect on Nevada. After that, host Alex Couraud talks with reporter Eric Neugeboren about how the manufacturing industry in Southern Nevada is struggling to find land … Continue reading "Hurricane fallout in Nevada"

Hurricane Hilary's effect on Nevada, Las Vegas' manufacturing industry problem and The Indy's new education newsletter. This week, hosts Joey Lovato talks with reporter Amy Alonzo about Hurricane Hilary's effect on Nevada. After that, host Alex Couraud talks with reporter Eric Neugeboren about how the manufacturing industry in Southern Nevada is struggling to find land … Continue reading "Hurricane fallout in Nevada"

How the federal government sells off public lands, North Las Vegas uses AI to help translate during meetings, and Gov. Lombardo fights an ethics commission fine. This week, host Joey Lovato talks with reporter Gabby Birenbaum about a big story she's been working on about how Congress privatizes federal land for Nevada's urban areas to … Continue reading "Public lands vs. sprawl" The post Public lands vs. sprawl appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

How the federal government sells off public lands, North Las Vegas uses AI to help translate during meetings, and Gov. Lombardo fights an ethics commission fine. This week, host Joey Lovato talks with reporter Gabby Birenbaum about a big story she's been working on about how Congress privatizes federal land for Nevada's urban areas to … Continue reading "Public lands vs. sprawl"

Host Joey Lovato sits down with fellow reporters, the attorney general, public defenders and harm reduction advocates to recap how the Legislature tackled fentanyl. In the third installment of the Facing the Fentanyl Crisis series, host Joey Lovato talks with Indy reporter Sean Golonka and AP reporter Gabe Stern about what actions the Nevada Legislature … Continue reading "Facing the Fentanyl Crisis: After the dust has settled" The post Facing the Fentanyl Crisis: After the dust has settled appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Host Joey Lovato sits down with fellow reporters, the attorney general, public defenders and harm reduction advocates to recap how the Legislature tackled fentanyl. In the third installment of the Facing the Fentanyl Crisis series, host Joey Lovato talks with Indy reporter Sean Golonka and AP reporter Gabe Stern about what actions the Nevada Legislature … Continue reading "Facing the Fentanyl Crisis: After the dust has settled"

Host Alex Couraud and co-host Joey Lovato report on the psychedelic drug psilocybin in Nevada, taking listeners on a journey through the research, history and legalization efforts of “magic mushrooms” both in the state and nationally.  In June, Gov. Joe Lombardo signed into law SB242, a measure authorizing a study into the therapeutic uses of … Continue reading "A trip through Nevada's mushroom law" The post A trip through Nevada's mushroom law appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Host Alex Couraud and co-host Joey Lovato report on the psychedelic drug psilocybin in Nevada, taking listeners on a journey through the research, history and legalization efforts of “magic mushrooms” both in the state and nationally.  In June, Gov. Joe Lombardo signed into law SB242, a measure authorizing a study into the therapeutic uses of … Continue reading "A trip through Nevada's mushroom law"

After four years of litigation against big pharmaceutical companies, Nevada has won $1.1 billion in the fight to hold drug manufacturers and distributors like Walgreens and CVS accountable for their part in the state's opioid crisis. This was part of a national effort with other states, and July's settlement with Walgreens marks the end of Nevada's opioid litigation. In an announcement last month, Attorney General Aaron Ford said that Nevada is “one of the hardest hit by this crisis” and that the money will be used to fight opioid addiction across the state. Nevada Independent reporters Joey Lovato and Sean Golonka join co-host Vogue Robinson on the podcast to explain Clark County's response to the opioid crisis, where the funds will go, and what we can do to keep our neighbors safe. Listen to the Nevada Independent's IndyMatters two-part deep dive “Facing the Fentanyl Crisis” here. Keep the conversation going with us on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. Wondering what's up with this weather? Where to eat? What to do?! Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter for all the Vegas news and tips here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foster care faces a shortage of homes in rural Nevada, The Indy analyzes the success rate of legislators' bills for the 2023 session and street vendors in Nevada get legitimized. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Alex Couraud hear from KFF Health News reporter Jazmin Orozco Rodrigez about her story on the foster care system … Continue reading "What legislators were the most and least successful this session?"

Foster care faces a shortage of homes in rural Nevada, The Indy analyzes the success rate of legislators' bills for the 2023 session and street vendors in Nevada get legitimized. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Alex Couraud hear from KFF Health News reporter Jazmin Orozco Rodrigez about her story on the foster care system … Continue reading "What legislators were the most and least successful this session?" The post What legislators were the most and least successful this session? appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

The CCEA and CCSD face an impasse in contract negotiations, data sheds light on voter turnout in Nevada and libraries in Washoe County face criticisms. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Alex Couraud hear from education reporter Rocío Hernández about the ongoing contract negotiations between the Clark County Education Association and the Clark County School … Continue reading "Union negotiations break down in Clark County School District" The post Union negotiations break down in Clark County School District appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

The CCEA and CCSD face an impasse in contract negotiations, data sheds light on voter turnout in Nevada and libraries in Washoe County face criticisms. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Alex Couraud hear from education reporter Rocío Hernández about the ongoing contract negotiations between the Clark County Education Association and the Clark County School … Continue reading "Union negotiations break down in Clark County School District" The post Union negotiations break down in Clark County School District appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

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.

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.