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Nevada lawmakers took up a laundry list of legislation during a weeklong special session in November. But some of the biggest ideas — a film tax credit expansion and a cap on corporate homebuying — fell flat. Nevada Independent reporter Eric Neugeboren runs down the most notable developments on Focus on Carson, a program produced … Continue reading "Focus on Carson: The special session special"
Nevada lawmakers took up a laundry list of legislation during a weeklong special session in November. But some of the biggest ideas — a film tax credit expansion and a cap on corporate homebuying — fell flat. Nevada Independent reporter Eric Neugeboren runs down the most notable developments on Focus on Carson, a program produced … Continue reading "Focus on Carson: The special session special"
After 7 days, Nevada lawmakers adjourned the state's 36th special legislative session sine die late Wednesday. The week was packed with unexpected surprises, important policy debates, long lulls in the action and criticism about the lack of transparency. From a rare procedural move that nearly derailed film tax credits on day 1 to lawmakers adding their own bill to the agenda for the first time ever, it was a dramatic special session - which could have major implications for 2026. This episode, host Ben Margiott breaks down everything that happened — floor debates, committee hearings, and behind-the-scenes negotiations — with the reporters who were there every day: Tabitha Mueller and Eric Neugeboren of The Nevada Independent and Paul Boger of KNPR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we discuss why Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada joined forces with seven other Democrats, crossing party lines to vote for the GOP's budget bill and end our country's longest federal shutdown. But at whose urging? Nevada Independent opinions editor Andrew Kiraly joins co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler to discuss. Plus, why the Housekeeping Olympics, now in its 35th year, matter more than ever, and how the return of the TI pirate show turned out to be a big ol' rumor. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 14th episode: Southern Nevada Water Authority Black Mountain Institute JK Studios! The Neon Museum - Nevada residents, light up your night with 50% off admission to The Neon Museum! Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST 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.
Metro police officers aren't the only law enforcement officials in the Valley — the Las Vegas Marshals are employed by the city, and their purview is a little different. So what exactly do they do, and why are they at the center of controversy this year? Co-host Sarah Lohman talks with Oona Milliken, reporter at the Nevada Independent, about her reporting on the lawsuits dogging Las Vegas City Marshals. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 21st episode: Water Lantern Festival Opportunity Village 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. 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.
Healthcare costs are rising, and Nevada just rolled out a potential solution: the Battle Born State Plans, the state's first public health insurance option. But are these new plans actually affordable or just more “political theater”? Co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with Tabitha Mueller, capital bureau chief at The Nevada Independent, to break down what the plans do, who they're for, and why some brokers and Governor Lombardo are not fans. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 20th episode: Water Lantern Festival Opportunity Village 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. 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.
First up, Fintan and Jon reveal their new thing, the Gambling Industry Journalist of the Year award that will also make its debut at ICE, and this bad boy comes with a stonking cash prize of £4000 for the winner [0:00 – 26:45]. Yeah, I know right? Jon's a shoo-in. Or deserves a shoeing, one or the other.Then the chaps are joined by Howard Stutz, senior reporter (and utter legend) from The Nevada Independent, to discuss the current state of Las Vegas, including the controversial narrative that 'Vegas is dead.' With an 8% drop in visitation in July, international numbers crashing, and people generally having a good old moan about the cost of things, they explore room rates, visitor trends, the impact of resort fees, and the entertainment landscape, including the Sphere. The conversation also touches on international visitor trends, the future of conventions and sports events, and the dynamics between local casinos and the Strip. Finally, they discuss the A's move to Las Vegas and the implications for the city's future [26:46 – 1:19:37].Howard Stutz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-stutz-b3b0219/As ever, we thank all of our sponsors for their vibrant and excellent support. They are truly the Godfather II, to our Godfather III. In no particular order they are: the mighty EveryMatrix – the industry go-to for sportsbook platforms and data feeds. EveryMatrix's coverage is so damn good, they're gaining tier-1 operators all the time. The proof really is in the horse's head, and EveryMatrix will make you an offer you won't want to refuse. Optimove, who turn customer data into something special, with tools that make businesses just plain work better. Optimove, your support helps us make things that bring people to abandoned level crossings for an ambush – of DATA!!! Then of course there is Clarion Gaming, providers of the magnificent ICE expo (January '26 in Barcelona) and iGB Live! in London. We love you guys infinity plus one. The Gambling Files podcast delves into the business side of the betting world. Each week, join Jon Bruford and Fintan Costello as they discuss current hot topics with world-leading gambling experts.Website: https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3A57jkRSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cs6ReF Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamblingFilesPodcast Fintan Costello on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello/ Jon Bruford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-bruford-84346636/ Follow the podcast on LinkedIn:
Last week, Lithium Americas announced an unprecedented new deal with an unlikely partner: The Trump administration. In exchange for a multibillion federal loan, the Nevada-based lithium mine will give the federal government a 5% stake in both the company and the Thacker Pass mine — which is likely to turn into the country's largest source of lithium. So why is the federal government doing, ya know, socialism … and could it possibly be a good thing for America? Eric Neugeboren, reporter at the Nevada Independent, and Vince Beiser, author of "Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future," join co-host Dayvid Figler to discuss. Heads up, Vince will be giving a talk titled "The Dirty Secret of 'Clean' Technology" at 4 p.m. TODAY. Head over to the Lily Fong Geoscience building (room 102) at UNLV. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 8th episode: SNWA Opportunity Village Black Mountain Institute Black Rock Resort - Use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout. 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.
*Content warning: disturbing abuse of children, disability abuse, emotional and physical violence involving children, murder, death, suicide, neglect, kidnapping, abduction, isolation, torture, distressing topics. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for the Holidays event here: https://events.humanitix.com/swwxtgi Check out our brand new SWW Sticker Shop!: https://brokencyclemedia.com/sticker-shop Support The Gathering Inn *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork: The S24 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart Follow Something Was Wrong: Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese: Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo *Sources "Accused killer John Free's death was a suicide, say officials." 7 News, WWNY, March 18, 2025, https://www.wwnytv.com/2025/03/18 Aldrete, Isabella, "Audit: Seven care facilities for children fail state standards." The Nevada Independent, September 20, 2024, https://thenevadaindependent.com/article Anderson, Kayla, "New teen treatment center opens in Hawthorne." Mineral County Independent-News, December 13, 2022, https://mcindependentnews.com/2022/12/ Aurora Center for Healing. Alignable, n.d., https://www.alignable.com/hawthorne-nv Dunn, Kenneth, "Nevada health officials suspend Aurora Center license in Hawthorne." KRNV, May 9 2025, https://mynews4.com/news/local/nevada-health “FULL INTERVIEW with a former Academy at Ivy Ridge Worker.” YouTube, uploaded by 7News | WWNY | Watertown, May 2, 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch Hofmann, Will, "Asheville Academy violated NC law, will face fines after child suicides report says." Asheville Citizen Times, June 18, 2025, https://www.yahoo.com/news Jones, Andrew R., "Asheville Academy Gives Up Its License Following Two Suicides in May." Asheville.com, June 10, 2025, https://www.asheville.com/news/2025/06 Kenton, Luke, "Ex Ivy Ridge students say John Free sent ‘threatening' messages weeks before the dorm parent was charged with murder." The U.S. Sun, May 23 2024 https://www.the-sun.com/news Kudisch, Jordan, "Asheville Academy faces $45,000 in fines after state investigation into child safety violations." Spectrum Local News, Jun. 18, 2025, https://spectrumlocalnews Legislature, OR. “ORS 419a.245 – Use of Restraints during Transport.” OregonLaws, oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_419a.245. Accessed 23 Sept. 2025. Nguyen, Jenny, et al. “Understanding Well-Being in Adult Survivors of the Troubled Teen Industry: The Roles of Moral Injury and Meaning-Making.” RANGE: Undergraduate Research Journal (2025), University of Utah, 1 July 2025, uen.pressbooks.pub/range26i1/chapter/jnguyen/ Rutherford, Diane, "Former Ivy Ridge worker denies sexual assault accusation, admits to mistakes." 7 News, WWNY, May 1, 2024, https://www.wwnytv.com/2024/05/01 Rutherford, Diane, "Grand jury indicts former Ivy Ridge worker on murder charges." 7 News, WWNY, January 6, 2025, https://www.wwnytv.com/2025/01/06/grand-jury Salamone, Olivia, "Former Ivy Ridge dorm parent John Free charged with murder weeks after detailing harrowing abuse academy victims faced." The U.S. Sun, May 22 2024,https://www.the-sun.com/news/11442849/ivy-ridge-dorm-parent-murder-arrest-john-free/ Salter, Jim. “Rules Sought for ‘gooning,' Taking Troubled Kids to Care.” Youth Today, 30 Sept. 2022, youthtoday.org/2022/09/rules-sought-for-gooning-taking-troubled-kids-to-care/
No venerable Las Vegas institution is safe in this episode — today, co-host Dayvid Figler, performance artist Ernest Hemmings, and Nevada Independent opinions editor Andrew Kiraly bring you their spiciest, most unpopular opinions about Las Vegas. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 25th episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST SNWA City Cast Neighbors - Now through Oct. 3 when you sign up you get this awesome tote that says Neighbors Make Las Vegas 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.
Las Vegas is still standing after last month's state government cyberattack, so we're digging into the biggest local headlines from this week. Co-host Dayvid Figler is joined by the Nevada Independent's Andrew Kiraly and City Cast Las Vegas executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson to unpack three spicy stories: a rumored sex club riling up a Northwest neighborhood, Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones announcing he won't seek reelection (amid scandal) in his influential district, and the rise of robo-taxis on the Strip. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 12th 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.
President Trump's second term has put mass deportations back at the center of U.S. politics — and Nevada offers a revealing look at what that means on the ground. In part 1 of our two-part series, host Ben Margiott talks to reporter Kim Burrows, who witnessed several ICE arrests during an exclusive ridealong in May. Then, we turn to The Nevada Independent's Eric Neugeboren and Isabella Aldrete, who crunched the numbers to answer a pressing question: Who is ICE actually arresting in Nevada — violent criminals, or people whose only offense is crossing the border illegally? Analysis: ICE arrests are surging in Nevada — including of people with no criminal record ICE arrests multiple people with alleged criminal pasts during northern Nevada operation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guests: Howard Stutz, Senior Reporter, The Nevada Independent
Guests: Howard Stutz, Senior Reporter, The Nevada Independent
Some of the most ambitious proposals of the 2025 legislative session fizzled in the final hours, including the governor's crime bill and a film tax credit expansion. Plus, Gov. Joe Lombardo is out with a long list of vetoes, with more expected to come. Nevada Independent reporters Tabitha Mueller, Isabella Aldrete and Eric Neugeboren recap … Continue reading "Focus on Carson: How the session shook out"
Some of the most ambitious proposals of the 2025 legislative session fizzled in the final hours, including the governor's crime bill and a film tax credit expansion. Plus, Gov. Joe Lombardo is out with a long list of vetoes, with more expected to come. Nevada Independent reporters Tabitha Mueller, Isabella Aldrete and Eric Neugeboren recap … Continue reading "Focus on Carson: How the session shook out"
The 83rd session of the Nevada Legislature wrapped up Monday night and the reviews — well, our guest today, Nevada Independent Capital Bureau Chief Tabitha Mueller, tells co-host Sarah Lohman that it ended with more of a "whimper" than a "bang." So what exactly did our lawmakers get done for Southern Nevada, who came out looking good, and did Governor Lombardo keep his promise of "no new taxes?" Update: Governor Lombardo's health care bill, mentioned in this episode, was not approved by the Assembly on the final day of the session. Be sure to check out the Nevada Independent's bill tracker and their Lombardo veto tracker for the latest on the legislation. 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
Lawmakers make their biggest decisions of the session at the very end. So how are things shaping up for everything from a film tax credit expansion to proposed raises for state workers? Nevada Independent reporters Isabella Aldrete and Eric Neugeboren recap the week for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson City.
Lawmakers make their biggest decisions of the session at the very end. So how are things shaping up for everything from a film tax credit expansion to proposed raises for state workers? Nevada Independent reporters Isabella Aldrete and Eric Neugeboren recap the week for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson City.
With just days left in Nevada's legislative session, lawmakers still need to act on the most important proposals before them. What's dead and what's going on behind the scenes? Nevada Independent reporters Tabitha Mueller and Eric Neugeboren recap the week for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson City.
It is crunch time in Carson City — less than a week remains in the 83rd session of the Nevada legislature. Major policy proposals, big budget questions and the endgame are all still up in the air. Will education get a funding increase this year? Is there room for state workers to get raises? What about tax credits for movie companies? Will Governor Lombardo's major pieces of legislation make it through and how many bills will he veto? This week, it's a reporter roundtable with two of the must plugged-in journalists in the building. Host Ben Margiott chats with Tabitha Mueller of The Nevada Independent and Paul Boger of Nevada Public Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With just days left in Nevada's legislative session, lawmakers still need to act on the most important proposals before them. What's dead and what's going on behind the scenes? Nevada Independent reporters Tabitha Mueller and Eric Neugeboren recap the week for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson City.
The GOP is making good on President Trump's spur-of-the-moment campaign promise to Nevadans by including a "no taxes on tips" provision in their budget bill — but it comes with a few strings attached. Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with Nevada Independent reporter Gabby Birenbaum to discuss how the provision will impact Southern Nevada and our unique tipping culture. If you enjoyed today's interview with Barter Beer + Mall's GM, Steve Sansonetti, learn more here. Learn more about the other sponsors of this May 19th episode: Southern Nevada Water Authority Barter Beer + Mall Get tickets to our live episode recording at the RDA Museum on 5/22 HERE 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
Relationships between the Republican governor and Democratic legislative leaders will be key to getting things done in the final weeks of session. So how's it going? Plus, a partisan dust-up on charter schools just might be resolved. Nevada Independent reporters Tabitha Mueller and Eric Neugeboren recap the week for Focus on Carson, a program produced … Continue reading "Focus on Carson: Are we all getting along?"
Relationships between the Republican governor and Democratic legislative leaders will be key to getting things done in the final weeks of session. So how's it going? Plus, a partisan dust-up on charter schools just might be resolved. Nevada Independent reporters Tabitha Mueller and Eric Neugeboren recap the week for Focus on Carson, a program produced … Continue reading "Focus on Carson: Are we all getting along?"
Abortion and government transparency bills failed to clear the Legislature's biggest deadline yet. And chatter about immigration enforcement activity in Nevada has ramped up, but understanding the full picture remains tough. Nevada Independent reporters Isabella Aldrete and Eric Neugeboren recap the week for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson … Continue reading "Focus on Carson: Bills that died at the Legislature's deadline"
Abortion and government transparency bills failed to clear the Legislature's biggest deadline yet. And chatter about immigration enforcement activity in Nevada has ramped up, but understanding the full picture remains tough. Nevada Independent reporters Isabella Aldrete and Eric Neugeboren recap the week for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson … Continue reading "Focus on Carson: Bills that died at the Legislature's deadline"
Well, we've really done it now — even the famously nice Canadians are avoiding travel to the U.S. And for Las Vegas in particular, that's a big problem, because our number one source of international visitors is (you guessed it) Canada. About 1.4 million of them visited Vegas in 2023. But, as the Nevada Independent recently reported, that number is starting to plummet. Today, co-host Dayvid Figler talks with Graham MacLennan, a lawyer, podcaster, and Canadian who loves Las Vegas. Graham explains why he just canceled his upcoming trip to Las Vegas, what the vibes are like up north, and what it'll take to bring the Canucks back to town. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 9th 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
Nevada is one of America's most diverse states for insect life but many of these species are at risk of extinction with no statewide protections. And as the City of North Las Vegas begins planning for a new development on 7,000 acres of land received from the Bureau of Land Management, how should we ensure the safety of endemic species? Could these protections actually streamline development? Co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with Amy Alonzo from The Nevada Independent. Alonzo explains a proposal in the legislature to radically reclassify insects so they can be protected as imperiled wildlife — and why this bill has had trouble passing before. Want to comment on a bill being heard in the legislature? Find out more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 8th 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
The 83rd Legislative Session is in full swing, and we've already got well over 1,000 lobbyists registered in Carson City this year. But how exactly do lobbyists work, and why do they say they're so essential to Nevada's citizen legislature in particular? Today, co-host Dayvid Figler talks with the Nevada Independent's capital bureau chief Tabitha Mueller. She demystifies the lobbying process for us and answers a big question: Could our legislature even function without them? Learn more about the sponsors of this March 31st 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
Gun control measures that were vetoed in 2023 came back again for an emotional hearing this week, even though their odds look slim. And the Trump administration canceled pandemic-era grants supporting vaccine and mental health programs, leading to layoffs. Nevada Independent reporters Isabella Aldrete and Eric Neugeboren recap the week for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson City.
Gun control measures that were vetoed in 2023 came back again for an emotional hearing this week, even though their odds look slim. And the Trump administration canceled pandemic-era grants supporting vaccine and mental health programs, leading to layoffs. Nevada Independent reporters Isabella Aldrete and Eric Neugeboren recap the week for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson City.
The fight over whether to ax the federal education department trickles down to Nevada, and a set of suggested immigration policies for Nevada organizations touches off debate among 2026 candidates for governor. Nevada Independent reporters Isabella Aldrete and Eric Neugeboren recap the week for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in … Continue reading "Focus on Carson: The end of the education department? "
The fight over whether to ax the federal education department trickles down to Nevada, and a set of suggested immigration policies for Nevada organizations touches off debate among 2026 candidates for governor. Nevada Independent reporters Isabella Aldrete and Eric Neugeboren recap the week for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in … Continue reading "Focus on Carson: The end of the education department? "
A bill that would extend a family leave mandate to private employers is headed for fierce business opposition, and what's next after a group studied the possibility of legalizing magic mushrooms. Nevada Independent reporters Tabitha Mueller and Eric Neugeboren recap the week for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson City.
A bill that would extend a family leave mandate to private employers is headed for fierce business opposition, and what's next after a group studied the possibility of legalizing magic mushrooms. Nevada Independent reporters Tabitha Mueller and Eric Neugeboren recap the week for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson City.
Nevada has been an outlier in allowing all kinds of legalized gambling — except for one: we've never had a lottery. This year, the Nevada legislature is considering a constitutional amendment that would allow Nevada to have a state lottery. Nevada Independent reporter Howard Stutz joins co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler to break down the proposal and how the lottery could affect our state, for better and for worse. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 10th episode: UNLV 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
From a look at how Nevada's Medicaid program could fare under federal government cost-cutting, to getting local police more involved in immigration enforcement, Nevada Independent reporter Eric Neugeboren recap the week for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson City.
From a look at how Nevada's Medicaid program could fare under federal government cost-cutting, to getting local police more involved in immigration enforcement, Nevada Independent reporter Eric Neugeboren recap the week for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson City.
Forget the Epstein files hullabaloo. Members of the Trump administration, perhaps at the urging of Barron Trump, seem to have directly intervened to get the travel ban lifted on the Tate brothers, who are charged with rape and sex trafficking in Europe. Meanwhile, a "Keep Christ in Christmas" extravaganza is being planned at the Kennedy Center, where Trump is now chair. Plus, the con behind crypto is going to run out of fools, CEOs are regretting their bet on Trump, Kash wants to run the FBI part-time from Vegas—and the Dems need to try on a little shamelessness and make Trump own the spiraling price of eggs. David Frum joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. show notes David's new piece on the Tate brothers (gifted) David's "Cautionary Tale for Trump Appointees" (gifted) Nevada Independent story on Kash and the Vegas timeshare megadonor WSJ on Kash's whirlwind start at the FBI Tim's playlist
What's happened so far in the 2025 Nevada legislature? From a fast-tracked egg prices bill and ending Daylight Saving Time to possible Medicaid cuts, there's been a flurry of activity recently after a few slow weeks to start. One month in, we thought it would be a great time to check in on the biggest debates of the 83rd session with two of the best legislative reporters. The Nevada Independent's Tabitha Mueller and Nevada Public Radio's Paul Boger join host Ben Margiott for another remote podcast inside the legislative building in Carson City to get you up to speed on the first month of #nvleg. Don't know how the Nevada legislature works? Listen to our last episode: Nevada Legislature 101 with veteran lobbyist Will Adler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From comparing and contrasting two parallel proposals to lure the film industry to Nevada, to lawmakers' second crack at cracking down on “fake electors,” Nevada Independent reporter Eric Neugeboren recaps the third week of the legislative session for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson City.
From comparing and contrasting two parallel proposals to lure the film industry to Nevada, to lawmakers' second crack at cracking down on “fake electors,” Nevada Independent reporter Eric Neugeboren recaps the third week of the legislative session for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson City.
In this episode, Nevada Independent reporters Isabella Aldrete and Tabitha Mueller recap the second week of the legislative session for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson City. From lawmakers bracing for federal cuts to Medicaid, to the rapid approval of a bill to reduce high egg prices, to Gov. Joe Lombardo clarifying his stances on immigration, our team covers all the highlights.
In this episode, Nevada Independent reporters Isabella Aldrete and Tabitha Mueller recap the second week of the legislative session for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson City. From lawmakers bracing for federal cuts to Medicaid, to the rapid approval of a bill to reduce high egg prices, to Gov. Joe Lombardo clarifying his stances on immigration, our team covers all the highlights.
In this episode, Nevada Independent reporters Isabella Aldrete and Eric Neugeboren recap the first week of the legislative session for Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson City. From fixing a budget hole to a bill to tackle egg prices to adopting the gender-neutral title “assemblymember,” it's been a busy kickoff to the 2025 session.
Next Monday, Donald Trump will be sworn in as our 47th president. So what does this mean for Las Vegas? Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with the Nevada Independent's Washington correspondent Gabby Birenbaum, who helps us forecast how a Trump administration will impact our grocery prices, the solar industry, homelessness, and high-speed rail right here in Southern Nevada. If you enjoyed the interview with Juve MD's Dr. Andrea Dempsey, learn more here. 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
Nevada's citizen legislators are getting ready for a new session in February. How will their decisions impact Las Vegas? And will they be able to work with the governor after a contentious election cycle? Co-host Dayvid Figler talks to Nevada Independent reporter Tabitha Mueller about what's up ahead for the 2025 season of the Nevada Legislature, which bills and legislators to watch, and how our inner politics could play out during this session. Read more from Tabitha Mueller and the Nevada Independent here. 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
Donald Trump may well win both Arizona and Nevada, but Republican Senate candidates there are on the struggle bus. Jon Ralston of the Nevada Independent joins to break down Sarah's recent focus groups with PBS in Nevada, and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez of the Washington Post discusses Arizona's abortion rights referendum and Kari Lake's comeback attempt in the U.S. Senate race. Editor's note: This episode was taped before the October 17 release of Ruben and Kate Gallego's divorce records.
Politics War Room ON TOUR - live show in Boston on 11/2 at politicon.com/tour Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James and Al discuss the hurricane response, the dangers of disinformation, and the growing cracks in Trump's campaign before welcoming the Editor and CEO of The Nevada Independent, Jon Ralston. They break down the state of the presidential race, looking at the role of the Hispanic vote and its gender divide, the impact of the Culinary Union, the salience of immigration, and the tax-free tip proposal. They also weigh the merits of ground game and analyze the Dems prospects for the state's senate seat and the staying power of Harry Reid's political machine. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you're from! Get tickets for the Politics War Room live shows in Boston on 11/2 at politicon.com/tour Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID hits theaters starting 10/11 at the IFC Center in Manhattan and then going nationwide. James and director Matt Tyrnauer will be there after the screenings for a Q&A on the 11th, 12th, & 13th. Get tickets now at CarvilleDoc.com/tickets. Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content by following James on Twitter @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get More From This Week's Guest: Jon Ralston: Twitter | The Nevada Independent | Ralston Reports Please Support Our Sponsors: ExpressVPN: Control your data, defend your privacy, and protect yourself online with 3 free months on a VPN plan when you go to expressvpn.com/warroom Miracle Made: For 40% off high-quality self-cooling sheets, plus an extra 20% off with 3 free towels, use promo code WARROOM when you go to TryMiracle.com/warroom Washington Post: To access The Washington Post for just 50 cents per week, head to washingtonpost.com/warroom
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