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May is Skin Safety Awareness Month. How should Las Vegas protect themselves from harmful UV rays and skin cancer?

A look inside the Pisces Bar and Seafare restaurant opening this weekend at the Wynn. And, a lawmaker is looking to sell public lands in Nevada ...why he's being criticized. And, a proposal to cap the cost of insulin for Nevadans with private insurance. You can watch 7@7 Monday-Friday weekdays at 7 am & 7 pm on any of your favorite streaming platforms.

Tia Flores, Sierra Arts Foundation Program Director, joins the Nevada Authors Network to discuss the challenges facing the arts in Reno.In her current role as a program director for a regional arts organization, Tia enjoys designing and facilitating professional development workshops for artists and educators. Tia views the act of art making as a place ofconnection, discovery, refuge and celebration.As an artist and a fourth generation Nevadan, Tia is known for her culturally themed pyrographic calabaza sculptures that depict the vast beauty of the Nevada desert and its natural inhabitants. Her artwork has been featured on HGTV's That's Cleaver!, Voices of America, PBS ArtEffects, and published in a variety of books and magazines. Tia is one of a handful of female artists featured in the book, Women Artists of the Great Basin by Mary Lee Fulkerson.As an educator, Tia was an elementary a visual arts teacher and taught high school art which included fine art, digital, graphic design and AP Studio Art. During this time, she created an integrated art curriculum, ArtSciMath to help her students with their spatial reasoning and problem solving skills. Tia has presented at regional and national educational conferences stressing the importance of arts education to stimulate critical and innovative thinking for all students.Thank you for joining us. This weekly podcast is a partnership between the Sierra Arts Foundation and Two Moore Books, LLC to promote Northern Nevada writers. Join us weekly as we interview local authors about their books.

Not many people realize that Nevada has quite the number of famous people that called the Silver State home. Listen in, some of these may surprise you.

After weeks of tariff changes, and the resulting market dips, Americans are terrified of looking at their 401ks, prices are fluctuating for just about everything and consumer confidence hasn't been this low since the pandemic.

Longtime northern Nevada Representative Mark Amodei, fresh off his 2024 re-election, is now part of the GOP's slim House majority in President Donald Trump's second term. It's been a busy start, from the back-and-forth over enacting tariffs, DOGE cuts, deportations, Medicaid, the Signal group chat controversy and much more. Where does Amodei stand on these issues? This week, host Ben Margiott sits down with him for a one-on-one interview you will only hear on Ballot Battleground: Nevada. In a wide-ranging interview, Ben asks for Amodei's positions on a number of major issues affecting Nevadans - and gets some news about 2026 at the very end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of the Mother's Justice Show, Sylvia Feliciano of Solace Mind fills in for Harriett and welcomes two guests: Christina Thomas, MBA: Integrative Trauma Recovery and Suicide Prevention: Policy to Practice Christina "Chris" Thomas is an accomplished advocate, executive leader, champion for military sexual trauma survivors, and trauma recovery expert dedicated to veteran mental health and community empowerment. As Chair of the Southern Nevada Veterans Mental Health Advocacy Council, Founder of Living Free Souls LLC, and President of the Veterans Advocacy Council CDC, she has advanced holistic healing, medical cannabis access, and trauma-informed care at local and national levels. A kidnapping survivor and VA integrative medicine patient, Christina leverages her personal experiences to drive legislative reforms, advise national entities, and lead grassroots initiatives including crisis intervention and suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention efforts in collaboration with NAMI Nevada and the Governor's Challenge. Her extensive academic credentials, Congressional recognition, and groundbreaking multicultural advocacy have positioned her as a prominent voice in mental health policy and veteran support services. Sheldon Jacobs, PsyD, LMFT: Breaking Barriers: Transforming and Expanding Mental Health Access for Historically Underserved Communities Dr. Sheldon Jacobs, is a licensed mental health professional, educator, and nationally recognized advocate with extensive experience serving diverse populations, including juvenile probationers, first responders, professional athletes such as the Las Vegas Raiders, and individuals facing mental health challenges. With interests in sports and forensic psychology, Dr. Jacobs provides individual, group, and family therapy and teaches at the community college, undergraduate, and graduate levels. Appointed by Governor Steve Sisolak in 2019 to the Nevada State Board of Examiners, and elected in 2022 as the first Nevadan to serve on the NAMI National Board of Directors, he is also the President of the NAMI Southern Nevada Board of Directors. Dr. Jacobs founded and chairs a coalition to increase mental health provider diversity and access in underserved communities. His memoir, 48: An Experiential Memoir on Homelessness, and Las Vegas Review-Journal column, Mental Health Matters, reflects his commitment to raising awareness and breaking stigma. Dr. Sheldon Jacobs' work has been recognized at local, state, and national levels.

Tony Morfin, Partner and CEO of Gold West Fire and Safety, sits down with Mining Minds to share his personal journey of hard work and resilience. A third-generation miner and proud Nevadan, Tony grew up surrounded by the mining industry, offering a firsthand perspective on what it's like to grow up in a mining town. From the age of 13, when he started his first job, Tony's work ethic was shaped by a commitment to hard work. As a young adult, Tony reflects on his early mining experiences, the challenges he faced, and his competitive nature. His career path took him from construction in Las Vegas to eventually becoming a father, but the pressures of overworking and overindulging led to a heart attack at just 37 years old. Tony opens up about his battle with alcohol dependency and the turning point that set him on a healthier, more focused path. Now, with a renewed focus on life's priorities, Tony has embraced both mental and physical well-being, and these achievements have translated into his professional life. Armed with the wisdom gained from overcoming adversity and coupled with his work ethic, he leverages the resources available to him and stays committed to his forward-focused journey as he grows Gold West Fire and Safety. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Tony Morfin to the Face! Sponsors: Liebherr Mining Motor Mission Machine and Radiator Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals Chapters: 00:00 Proud Nevada 11:34 Working at 13 years old 23:27 Early Mining Experience 33:33 Construction in Las Vegas 50:14 Overworking & Overindulging 1:07:44 The Breaking Point 1:22:45 New Business, New Path 1:37:36 Self Focus and Business Development

Meet Lynn Atcheson, a native Nevadan whose leadership and advocacy have left a lasting mark on Reno and Washoe County as we commemorate Women's History Month.  Lynn has played pivotal roles in some of Nevada's most influential organizations, including Sierra Pacific Power Co., Harrah's, and Washoe Health System—now Renown Health. She is also a founding member of the Nevada Women's Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through education and philanthropy.  Through her work, she has championed initiatives that uplift women, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for future generations. During our conversation you will learn the inspiration behind the Nevada Women's Fund, the challenges of building community-driven initiatives, and Lynn's insights on leadership and philanthropy.   

In Congress right now, Republicans have made it known that they're considering plans to cut billions of dollars from the Medicaid program.

Guests: George Harris, Chairman, Nevadans for Sound Government

Guests: George Harris, Chairman, Nevadans for Sound Government

Elon Musk and President Trump say they're going after wasteful spending, but the wrecking ball they've been taking to federal programs is having impacts in Wisconsin and across the country that are real and harmful and expensive in the long run. We'll talk to Courier Newsroom's Keya Vakil and Casey Harrison from Courier's outlet The Nevadan. We'll also have more hockey talk than has ever been heard on this show, thanks to a raucous 4 Nations Faceoff tournament final between the US and Canada. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show! Guests: Keya Vakil, Casey Harrison

The Trump Administration's promise of mass deportations is striking fear into the lives of many Nevadans, including those with or without legal status.

It's been a busy January.

Nevada is red again, which is really to say that we've been purple all along — and perhaps no one knows this better than Senator Jacky Rosen, who has made bipartisanship a cornerstone of her brand. Today, co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with the Senator to discuss how she's working with Republicans, from her controversial vote on the Laken Riley bill, to three new bills she is cosponsoring with Senate Republicans, aimed at improving housing affordability, removing taxes on tips, and expanding affordable childcare for Nevadans. With the party of Trump in control of both houses and the executive branch, is bipartisanship the key to Democrats getting things done? We're doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card — and City Cast City swag. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 27th 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

It was an eventful first week for the second Trump Administration, capped by the president's first visit to Las Vegas since winning the election.

Rick has been a Nevadan since July, 2002 when he moved to Las Vegas to attend Graduate School at UNLV for a Masters Degree in Economics. His undergraduate degree is in Finance & Real Estate from California State University Northridge.Rick became licensed to practice Real Estate in 2002 and during his career, Rick has brokered over 1,200 Real Estate Transactions which include several hundred Foreclosures & Short Sales. Rick is also a Licensed Property Manager and assists clients in assembling & managing rental portfolios.Rick has been among the Top 1% of Realtors in Southern Nevada since 2013 and his service record speaks for itself, as described in the Testimonials listed in the Zillow reviews. Rick holds an SFR Certification to assist clients with distressed properties via short sale. Rick and his support staff will make sure that someone is on call to assist you around the clock.Personally, Rick is a proud father of three children and very active in his community in various ways including coaching sports and as a wish-granter with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In his spare time Rick likes to be active in his church, do yoga, run outdoors and loves to travel. [PARTNER WITH US] Get instant 1-on-1 access to over 26 of the top agents in the country to help scale your business.

Rick has been a Nevadan since July, 2002 when he moved to Las Vegas to attend Graduate School at UNLV for a Masters Degree in Economics. His undergraduate degree is in Finance & Real Estate from California State University Northridge.Rick became licensed to practice Real Estate in 2002 and during his career, Rick has brokered over 1,200 Real Estate Transactions which include several hundred Foreclosures & Short Sales. Rick is also a Licensed Property Manager and assists clients in assembling & managing rental portfolios.Rick has been among the Top 1% of Realtors in Southern Nevada since 2013 and his service record speaks for itself, as described in the Testimonials listed in the Zillow reviews. Rick holds an SFR Certification to assist clients with distressed properties via short sale. Rick and his support staff will make sure that someone is on call to assist you around the clock.Personally, Rick is a proud father of three children and very active in his community in various ways including coaching sports and as a wish-granter with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In his spare time Rick likes to be active in his church, do yoga, run outdoors and loves to travel. [PARTNER WITH US] Get instant 1-on-1 access to over 26 of the top agents in the country to help scale your business.

Rick has been a Nevadan since July, 2002 when he moved to Las Vegas to attend Graduate School at UNLV for a Masters Degree in Economics. His undergraduate degree is in Finance & Real Estate from California State University Northridge.Rick became licensed to practice Real Estate in 2002 and during his career, Rick has brokered over 1,200 Real Estate Transactions which include several hundred Foreclosures & Short Sales. Rick is also a Licensed Property Manager and assists clients in assembling & managing rental portfolios.Rick has been among the Top 1% of Realtors in Southern Nevada since 2013 and his service record speaks for itself, as described in the Testimonials listed in the Zillow reviews. Rick holds an SFR Certification to assist clients with distressed properties via short sale. Rick and his support staff will make sure that someone is on call to assist you around the clock.Personally, Rick is a proud father of three children and very active in his community in various ways including coaching sports and as a wish-granter with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In his spare time Rick likes to be active in his church, do yoga, run outdoors and loves to travel. [PARTNER WITH US] Get instant 1-on-1 access to over 26 of the top agents in the country to help scale your business.

Guests: George Harris, Chairman, Nevadans for Sound Government

Guests: George Harris, Chairman, Nevadans for Sound Government

All 17 of Nevada's counties have certified the results of the 2024 election, bringing this unprecedented cycle officially to a close. This week on Ballot Battleground: Nevada, host Ben Margiott recaps the dramatic canvass meeting in Washoe County and looks ahead to 2025. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford joins to explain how his office intends to stand up to efforts to infringe on Nevadans' rights and be a 'bulwark' against the incoming Trump administration. Plus, Vote Nevada executive director Sondra Cosgrove - a big supporter of open primaries and ranked choice voting - says the fight for open primaries is not over even after statewide ballot Question 3 failed. Programming note: This was the final episode of season 1 of Ballot Battleground: Nevada. We will be taking a holiday hiatus and returning with all-new episodes in early 2025. Advocates continue push for open primaries in Nevada after Question 3 defeated Top Nevada Democrat says he won't introduce open primary bill despite advocate push Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What really happened in the 2024 election is now coming into focus with all the results now in. What are the biggest takeaways? What lessons did we learn about the electorate? What will candidates and campaigns take away and use in future elections? Tabitha Mueller, reporter with The Nevada Independent, and Lucia Starbuck, KUNR political reporter, join host Ben Margiott to talk takeaways. The three chatted about the importance of early voting, the Reid Machine's strength, the changing Clark County, how Nevadan you are, ballot deadlines, election denialism and much more. Nevada state election results Northern Nevada local election results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's news roundup, the team breaks down why so few Nevadans have health insurance and what to know about open enrollment for 2025, Governor Lombardo's decision to activate the Nevada National Guard to support law enforcement on Election Day, and Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign ad on the Sphere. Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler are joined by interim executive producer Layla Muhammad. 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

This Day in Legal History: Nevada Joins the Union by TelegraphOn October 31, 1864, Nevada was admitted as the 36th state of the United States, a remarkable feat as the entire Nevada state constitution was sent to Washington, D.C. by telegraph. This move, a workaround to secure swift approval, resulted in the longest and most costly telegram of its time, spanning over 16,000 words. Nevada's expedited entry into the Union was driven by urgent political motivations: President Abraham Lincoln, up for re-election, sought the state's support for his war policies and for the proposed 13th Amendment, which aimed to abolish slavery nationwide. The telegram cost nearly $4,000, a vast sum at the time, equivalent to over $65,000 today, underscoring the importance of Nevada's statehood in the context of the Civil War and the Union's priorities.Nevadans had moved quickly to draft their constitution, striving to meet the requirements for statehood by the October deadline. Officials feared delays from the traditional route of sending documents by train or stagecoach, so they opted for the more reliable telegraph, despite the high expense. On the eve of Lincoln's re-election campaign, Nevada's admission helped solidify the Union's stance and reflected Lincoln's strategy to add states sympathetic to his policies. With the telegraphed constitution, Nevada became a “battle-born” state, joining the Union at a time when its allegiance to the Union cause was invaluable. The U.S. Supreme Court recently allowed Virginia to remove around 1,600 voters from its rolls just before an election, stirring criticism from voting rights advocates who called it a misuse of the shadow docket. The decision stayed lower court rulings that found Virginia's policy violated federal law by not respecting a required 90-day "quiet period" before elections, during which systematic voter removals are prohibited. Although the court's conservative majority approved the purge, neither the majority nor dissenting justices explained their reasoning, leaving observers unclear if the decision was based on a legal disagreement or if it was influenced by the Purcell principle, which discourages election-related changes close to voting.The case stemmed from an August executive order by Governor Glenn Youngkin mandating daily voter roll updates based on DMV citizenship data, shifting from a monthly process. Lower courts had sided with the Biden administration and voting groups in blocking this purge, but the Supreme Court's quick, unexplained intervention left little clarity. Critics argue that such opaque, rapid rulings—typical of the shadow docket—are problematic, as they provide no legal guidance and can cause voter confusion, particularly given that such actions seem to contradict the Purcell principle, meant to avoid last-minute electoral disruptions.Justices Cause Confusion With No Voting Purge Ruling ExplanationThe Trump campaign filed a lawsuit against Bucks County, Pennsylvania, alleging that election officials turned away voters attempting to request mail-in ballots. According to claims circulated by Trump supporters on social media, some voters left empty-handed after waiting in long lines. County officials attributed the issues to a "miscommunication" and said that people briefly were told they couldn't be accommodated. Pennsylvania Judge Jeffrey G. Trauger granted a preliminary injunction extending the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot to November 1, finding that the county's actions violated the state's election code.In Pennsylvania, there is no early in-person voting, but voters can apply for mail-in ballots in person, which led to long lines at Bucks County application sites. The lawsuit, supported by the Republican National Committee, the Pennsylvania GOP, and Senate candidate David McCormick, is part of broader efforts in the key battleground state, where polls show close competition between Trump and Kamala Harris. County officials clarified that voters in line by 5 p.m. would be accommodated and assured voters they could pick up their mail-in ballots later in the week if needed.Trump Campaign Sues in Philly Suburb Over Mail-In Ballots (1)Elon Musk has been summoned to a Pennsylvania court regarding Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's attempt to halt Musk's $1 million-a-day giveaway aimed at registered voters in swing states before the November 5 U.S. election. The giveaway, backed by Musk and America PAC, offers cash to randomly selected individuals who sign a petition supporting free speech and gun rights, as long as they are registered voters in key states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Wisconsin. Krasner's lawsuit claims the program constitutes an “illegal lottery” unauthorized by the state and suggests it violates consumer protection laws by allegedly misrepresenting the rules.The legal challenge, set to be addressed by Judge Angelo Foglietta, focuses on state law violations, though legal experts note potential federal implications if the initiative is seen as incentivizing voter registration or influence. Although the U.S. Department of Justice warned Musk's group about possible federal issues, no federal charges have been filed. The initiative has become a major component of Trump's campaign, with Musk providing significant financial backing and voicing public support for the former president.Musk due in court as $1 million voter giveaway faces courtroom test | ReutersA new lawsuit reveals tensions over legal fee-sharing following a massive $5.6 billion settlement in an antitrust case against Visa and MasterCard over credit card swipe fees. Scott + Scott, a law firm involved in the case, is suing co-counsel Robins Kaplan for allegedly reneging on an agreement to pay Scott + Scott $5 million from its share of the settlement fees, ensuring the firm would receive $20 million. This dispute stems from a 2015 informal fee-sharing agreement tied to another case where Robins Kaplan received $50 million in fees.Last year, the 2nd Circuit upheld the $523.2 million attorney fees in the Visa-MasterCard case, allocated to several law firms involved. However, Scott + Scott claims it was only allocated $15 million by Robbins Geller and that Robins Kaplan is now refusing to pay the agreed $5 million difference. The case highlights how class action firms sometimes rely on informal agreements to share fees, which are typically not disclosed. Legal experts note that courts prefer to avoid such disputes after approving settlements and fees. Additionally, Scott + Scott's lawsuit may be complicated by the involvement of Patrick Coughlin, an antitrust lawyer who previously worked with Robbins Geller but later joined Scott + Scott.Legal Fee Tracker: Lawsuit reveals fight over awards after $5.6 bln 'swipe fees' settlement | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week a lot is going on as the city prepares for F1. The Neon City Festival has announced more acts for that weekend along with their stage schedule. We also saw a rumor that F1 might pull out after this year, but that likely isn't going to happen. In other news a downtown Las Vegas institution The Cocktail Room is closing after 18 years. We also discuss the end of Cleopatra at Caesars Palace, Shawn's disappointing Hofbrauhaus experience, Silver Stamp Halloween, Sahara's new slot concept, button slapping art, where native Nevadans live, Swingers golf prices and pizza, F1's fake NYNY flag and how Vegas is now connected directly to Dublin. Episode Guide: 0:00 F1's NYNY flag - Real or fake? 0:40 Swingers Golf opens Nov 8 - Crazy prices? 2:12 More famous pizza coming to the Strip 2:50 Aer Lingus launches inaugural Dublin to Vegas flight 4:22 Where do native Nevadans live? 5:38 Neon City Festival stage schedule & new acts 7:45 Is F1 thinking about canceling after second year? 8:42 Downtown Cocktail Room closing after 18 years 9:58 Slot button slapping art 11:30 Golden Nights collectible zamboni chicken bucket 12:40 Cleopatra's Bar replacement  construction update 13:45 Caesars Palace renovated high limit slots 15:05 Shawn's recent Hobrauhaus experience 16:50 Silver Stamp Halloween style 18:45 Sahara's poker room replacement - New slot concept?     About the Show: Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Nevada ranks in the top 10 for people without health insurance. But if you have insurance, we have the sixth lowest average premium cost.

Though almost 300,000 Nevadans have already voted, one of the questions for the remaining 2 million eligible voters is whether photo IDs should be required to vote.

Guests: George Harris, Chairman, Nevadans for Sound Government

Early voting has begun in the Silver State and already over 320,000 Nevadans have voted. This week, we have the sounds from the first days of early voting, a quick glance at early voting turnout numbers and an update on Washoe GOP's unproven claims of voting irregularities with the machines. Plus, host Ben Margiott interviews pollster Dr. Steven Kull, who has done 10 issue surveys in Nevada and several other swing states. How do Nevadans feel about the most critical election issues, including economic policies, immigration and border policy, reproductive rights and more? And do the results portend anything for the presidential race? Early voting is underway. Here's where you can cast your ballot in Washoe County Nevada 2024 election cycle - early voting sites and polling locations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week a couple of planning documents revealed much of what we have been waiting for in regards to the Tropicana replacement. We now have renders and details of what the new Bally's Las Vegas will entail including how it will fit on that tiny piece of land along with an MLB ballpark. We'll cover the hotel towers, casino and everything else they are planning to build on the former site of the Tropicana. In other news Tom Brady now owns 5% of the Las Vegas Raiders. Will this end up being big for the team? We also discuss offroading in Las Vegas, why Californians are richer than Nevadans, what Venetian's new rooms look like, Luxor's 31st birthday and how Tacos El Gordo may be a billion dollar taco shop. Episode Guide: 0:00 Luxor 31st birthday! 0:46 “0000” Roulette materializes 2:49 Vintage tower slot machine at MGM Grand 4:38 Slots-A-Fun correction - new mini bowling 5:01 Offroading in Vegas, Las Vegas wetlands & Jean Dry Lake Bed 7:16 Fontainebleau's LIV nightclub is closing and expanding 8:29 Tom Brady buys part of Las Vegas Raiders 9:46 Davante Adams and full time Taco Bell in his house 11:10 High income Californians are a problem for Las Vegas 12:52 Inside Venetian's renovated rooms - Mixed feelings? 14:41 Tacos El Gordo - Billion dollar taco shop? 16:08 Bally's Las Vegas renders & planning documents revealed! 18:24 Bally's Las Vegas doubles rooms & casino space from Tropicana 21:04 A deeper look at the Bally's casino & hotel rooms 22:28 So many Vegas casino projects on the horizon   About the Show: Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Our Question 3 debate is less than a week away, but before we bring you that debate, we've got a few more perspectives on Nevada's open primaries and ranked choice voting initiative. After a quick recap of Tim Walz's Reno rally, we interview Doug Goodman, founder of Nevadans for Election Reform and John Tsarpalas, president of the Nevada Policy Research Institute. Goodman gives the backstory on how the ranked choice effort started and makes his case for Q3. Tsarpalas' think tank is advocating against its passage from a conservative perspective. Finally, we fact-check two campaign ads in the race for Nevada's 2nd Congressional district from incumbent Rep. Mark Amodei (R) and nonpartisan challenger Greg Kidd. News 4-Fox 11 to host debate on Question 3, Nevada's ranked choice voting initiative What is Question 3? Explaining open primaries and ranked choice voting with the Guinn Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever wish the world of politics was a little more boring, or maybe just stable?

Very soon, Nevadans will vote for the second time on whether we would like to eliminate our closed party primaries in favor of open primaries, and institute a system of ranked choice voting for many elected offices in the general election starting in 2026. This is Question 3 on the Nevada ballot. It passed 2 years ago and if it passes again it will go into effect. One of the major advocates for this type of reform is Andrew Yang, the founder and co-chair of the Forward Party, and a former candidate for public office himself. On this bonus episode of the podcast, Andrew joins Conor to discuss what Question 3 would mean for Nevada, his experience in ranked choice elections, the difference between the Nevada initiative and similar efforts in places like Alaska (where ranked choice voting was instrumental in allowing one of their senators to vote to impeach Donald Trump without losing her seat), and much more! To learn more about question 3, please visit http://yeson3nv.org and if you'd like to get actively involved in the work to see that Question 3 passes, reach out to me directly at conor@renoites.com so that I can connect you with organizers for the initiative right here in Northern Nevada. If you appreciate the work that I do bringing this podcast to our community entirely free to listen and free of ads, please consider signing up on Patreon to contribute monthly. Thank you very much to the people who contribute to hopefully make this project financially sustainable (one day!)

Karen Gedney and Eric Lerude are Northern Nevada residents who participated in KUNR's One Small Step conversation program. Listen to an excerpt from their conversation.

Nevadans will soon decide if the Silver State will become the 4th state to use ranked choice voting to pick its representatives. Before Nevadans decide on this revolutionary change, we're taking a closer look at how it's worked in other states. Has it been smooth? Have there been hiccups? Has it taken longer to get results? And do people like it? This week, you'll hear from two veteran reporters who have covered the implementation of ranked choice voting in their state. We interviewed Gregg Lagerquist, Maine politics reporter at CBS 13 WGME and James Brooks, state reporter for The Alaska Beacon. News 4-Fox 11 to host debate on Question 3, Nevada's ranked choice voting initiative What is Question 3? Explaining open primaries and ranked choice voting with the Guinn Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Willadsen and Lee Hernandez are Reno/Sparks residents who participated in KUNR's One Small Step conversation program. Listen to an excerpt from their conversation.

Antonio Solorio and Leslie Mix are Northern Nevada residents who participated in the One Small Step conversation program. Listen to an excerpt of their conversation.

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Sondra Cosgrove moved to Nevada in 1986 and raised her family in Las Vegas. She earned a PhD in History, with a minor in Cultural Anthropology, from UNLV in 2004 and is currently a history professor at the College of Southern Nevada. At CSN, Sondra teaches U.S., Nevada, and Native American history. She also teaches Latin American Studies at UNLV. In addition to teaching, Sondra works with the CSN Women's Alliance to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Women's Alliance offers programing, services, and advocacy for the institution's female identifying students, staff, and faculty. In the community, Sondra serves on many boards and commissions. In addition to being a past president of the League of Women Voters of Nevada, she is the Vice Chair of the Nevada Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, a City of Las Vegas Historic Preservation Commissioner, a board member of the ACLU NV, and a board member of Nevada Women in Trades. Sondra is currently the Executive Director and Chair of the Board for Vote Nevada. Vote Nevada is a new civic engagement nonprofit that promotes civic participation, legislative advocacy, and advancing civil rights. With a Nevada-specific focus, Vote Nevada addresses our state's needs with a deep understanding of our culture, history, and governing processes. Vote Nevada is accountable to Nevadans, not to an out-of-state entity or organization. April Corbin Girnus is an award-winning journalist and deputy editor of Nevada Current. A stickler about municipal boundary lines, April enjoys teaching people about unincorporated Clark County. She grew up in Sunrise Manor and currently resides in Paradise with her husband, three children and one mutt. Nevada Current is part of States Newsroom, the nation's largest state-focused nonprofit news organization. Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art

Two years ago, Nevadans voted on a ballot measure to change our primary system. Instead of party primaries which exclude participation for nonpartisan voters (the largest group- larger than either major party), the Nevada Constitution would be changed to have a single open primary for all registered voters, regardless of party. The initiative would also change the general election to introduce ranked choice voting, a system in which voters rank the candidates in order of preference instead of being limited to a single selection. In Nevada, constitutional changes must pass a vote of the public in two consecutive elections. That second vote is happening this November and will determine what form our elections may take in the future. Joining us on Renoites to discuss is William Mantle, a proponent of Question 3, legal assistant, and sometime local election candidate. We talked about the details of how these systems would work, what results have looked like in other parts of the county and world, and addressed many of the concerns being brought forth by opponents of the measure (both major parties are actively working against passage, and some people I've talked to have counted that as a point in it's favor). Thank you so much for listening! Visit http://yeson3nv.org to learn more and if you'd like to be involved more actively in this campaign, email Gamaliel Enriquez at gze.nevada@gmail.com  Follow Renoites on Instagram at http://instagram.com/renoites Contribute on Patreon at http://patreon.com/renoites Email guest suggestions or comments to conor@renoites.com  

Reporters Piper Heath, Quay Skankey, and Lily Wright talk with host Kat Fulwider on upcoming stories for the #NevadaVote initiative bringing election coverage to Nevadans including the rise of single issue voters, reproductive rights, and election fatigue among young people during this 2024 election cycle. Link to story referenced in the podcast. https://medium.com/rsjvote/outside-the-gop-debate-watch-party-in-reno-nevada-12ce989c1dba

Today's show opens on the very start of Constitution Week here in the United States. I talk about that sacred document a lot and love the fact we have a full week set aside in this country to put a spotlight on the genius of our Founding Fathers. We then move to almost 2,800 Hezbollah members who all has their pagers become small bombs on their person today, all at the same time. Like something out of a movie, it was a brilliant way to attack terrorists with little to no collateral damage around them. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) suggests Donald Trump add a second layer of security from private sources, rather than those who might be corruptible in the public sector. He also believes there might be a mole leaking information about his whereabout. We then spend time looking at the news cycle over the past 24 hours, from Martha Raddatz on ABC trying to see what journalism looks like, to Gov. Maura Healey (D-MA) lying on behalf of the Harris-Walz campaign, to Dana Bash suggesting rhetoric from Harris-Biden has nothing to do with the 2nd Trump assassination attempt, yet thinks Trump and JD Vance are responsible for bomb hoaxes in Ohio. Even the Governor of Ohio made it clear the threats were coming from outside the country, but it doesn't stop the dogged propagandists like Lester Holt from trying to blame Trump/Vance. CBS spent time in Nevada, talking to voters and had a hard time finding any Harris supporters. Seems people don't like Bidenomics so much. Which leads to the Trump team releasing a website to show how much more you will be paying in taxes if Harris is elected, just from letting the Trump tax-cuts expire. Finally, RFK, Jr. is making an appeal to his followers and supporters to vote for Trump so he can be put in charge of reforming so many of our regulatory agencies. Take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR and TRUTH Social by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. You can also support the show by visiting my Patreon page!

Chris has been a proud Nevadan for the past 7 years and currently is an E-commerce consultant and a National Esports Event Organizer.

Chris has been Libertarian his entire life, and believes that Nevadans should have the personal freedom to make their own decisions, as long as those decisions are not infringing on the liberties of others. At age 32, Chris is one of the youngest Senate candidates in the nation, and aims to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to generate innovative ideas to Washington DC.

Outside of work and taking on a federal political campaign, Chris can be found live streaming on Twitch, racing go karts, DJing, or traveling across the country and appearing at live events.   Chris formerly was a licensed insurance agent for 6 years, assisting Nevadans and members of 12 other states with private and public health and life insurance options.

America means the world to us and we love having the ability to work with different states across this wonderful country! Our home state of Nevada is at the top of the list for us in most instances, but we also aren't afraid to call out any concerns we see in our home as well! That's why we are using our podcast platform to get these messages to the masses on another new episode of Silver State Sessions right here at This Life Ain't For Everybody! Chad is joined by good friends and long-time Nevadans, Wade Platz, and Scott Schellin, to relive good times, talk the future, and laugh a bunch! A conversation that weaves in and out of so many topics is just how we intended! This episode is brought to you by Travel Nevada, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey, Caesar's Resorts, Pinnochio's, Nevada Payroll Services, Nevada Insurance Agency, The Provider Culinary, Oakley Sunglasses, American Almond Beef, and Cowboy Choice Horse Feed!

In 2024, Nevada voters will see a ballot Question 3 strikingly similar to the question on Final Five voting that passed by 6 points back in 2022. That's because a constitutional amendment must be passed by voters twice in succession, according to Nevada law.  And should voters approve Question 3 again this year, Nevada will become the second state (after Alaska) to implement this ambitious electoral voting reform system including a unified open primary and ranked choice general election.   “After we won,” recalls Cesar Marquez of Nevada's first passage of Final Five Voting in 2022, “Sondra, Doug, and I and so many others, we felt, okay, we now have two years to talk about ranked choice voting.” A former Tesla Engineer, Marquez is referring to his colleagues Doug Goodman of Nevadans for Election Reform and Dr. Sondra Cosgrove of Vote Nevada.  In this episode We learn how Goodman, a retired military veteran, began working on election reform in the Silver State a decade ago.  Initially, Goodman lobbied extensively for legislative action before pivoting to the ballot initiative process. He recalls:  “One of the questions I was posing to business leaders at the time was, if you had a more open electoral system, could that be a tiebreaker if a company was considering moving to Nevada?”  Sonda Cosgrove,  a history professor at Southern Nevada College, soon joined Goodman in that effort. She had noticed an alarming and counterintuitive trend in her efforts at Vote Nevada. Yes, more voters were registering to vote. But they were not voting in larger numbers.  “And so we started realizing that they were being turned off right at the get-go in the primary,” says Cosgrove.” That's when.. .they were just kind of opting out.” Marquez joined forces with Goodman and Cosgrove to place Final Five Voting on that 2022 ballot. But he came at political reform from a very different direction.  “The first thing I'll say is that I never liked politics, I still don't like politics,” admits Marquez. “ My background is in engineering, and I've worked in manufacturing for my whole career.” What do a military veteran, academic historian and engineer turned reformer have in common?  Is ranked choice voting best demonstrated by a “rank the drink” event in English or “rank the taco” evening in Spanish? The Purple Principles discusses these and other election reform questions in this latest episode of our season-long state election reform series. We began in Idaho then traveled to Washington DC, Alaska, South Dakota and Arizona, before landing here in Nevada.    The Purple Principle is a Fluent Knowledge production. Original music by Ryan Adair Rooney.

Rayette Martin from the Nevadans for Cultural Preservation joins the podcast to talk about the work they are doing and how they are preserving rock art in Nevada.Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/127Links Nevadans for Cultural PreservationContact Dr. Alan Garfinkel avram1952@yahoo.com Dr. Alan Garfinkel's Website Support Dr. Garfinkel on PatreonArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public StoreAffiliates and Sponsors California Rock Art Foundation Motion: https://www.archpodnet.com/motion

The Nevada Independent recently broke the news that Las Vegas Sands quietly funded a new ballot initiative to require Nevadans to show ID when voting. So why does that matter? Co-host Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman are joined by Nevada Current editor April Corbin Girnus to discuss. Next, the team looks at a recent spate of Department of Labor investigations in Las Vegas restaurants, including Blaze Pizza's child labor violations, and Juan's Flaming Fajita and Cantina wage theft fines. And lastly, when JD Vance came to Henderson this week, he mispronounced “Nevada” several times — and no one batted an eye. Why? And what political gaffes would be the worst possible ones to make in Las Vegas, for any hypothetical politician? 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

Rayette Martin from the Nevadans for Cultural Preservation joins the podcast to talk about the work they are doing and how they are preserving rock art in Nevada.Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/127Links Nevadans for Cultural PreservationContact Dr. Alan Garfinkelavram1952@yahoo.comDr. Alan Garfinkel's WebsiteSupport Dr. Garfinkel on PatreonArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public StoreAffiliates and Sponsors California Rock Art Foundation Motion: https://www.archpodnet.com/motion

In this week's episode, Ryan Coonerty is joined by Clark County, Nevada, Commissioner Michael Naft. During a wide-ranging conversation, Commissioner Naft talks about Nevadans' role in deciding who the next president will be as well as how some of the world's most significant cultural and sporting events, like the Super Bowl and Formula 1 races, have come to Clark County, and what it takes to run them successfully. He tells the story of his path to public service, what you likely don't know about Las Vegas, and how he thinks about making change at the local level. Tune in to learn about how Vegas manages the complexities of being a global destination and the keys for Democrats to win in Nevada this November. IN THIS EPISODE:  • [01:04] Introducing Clark County Nevada Commissioner Michael Naft • [02:07] A look at the political landscape in political swing state Nevada, with a focus on Clark County. • [04:47] The long-lasting impact of the pandemic on the state due to the economy's reliance on tourism. • [07:01] Why local government is extra important in Nevada. • [10:47] The wide scope of Commissioner Naft's role in local government and his areas of focus. • [13:35] His journey into public service which began as Director of Finance in the non-profit world. • [16:02] Working closely with the former Sheriff and current governor. • [16:43] Affordable housing efforts in Nevada with a focus on expanding non-profit organizations. • [20:59] Traffic safety challenges and successes. • [28:16] The value of entertainment and sports in Nevada.