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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 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.

Vegas hosts the Super Bowl, a new program offers pre-K on wheels and reporter Sean Golonka gives a fond farewell.   Host Joey Lovato talks with reporter Howard Stutz about what it was like to cover the Super Bowl and how gaming and tourism numbers look after the big game. After that, reporter Rocío Hernández explains how a new mobile preschool program in Clark County is helping communities that are lacking in child care and early education options. At the end of the show, Joey says goodbye to friend and colleague Sean Golonka, who has moved to Seattle. The two reminisce about some of Sean’s fondest memories of Nevada and his favorite stories to work on while at The Indy. Host Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_ Guests Howard Stutz - @howardstutz Rocío Hernández - @rociohzz Sean Golonka - @s_golonka Read the stories Wagering on Super Bowl LVIII sets a record at $185.6M City of Las Vegas addressing child care shortage with mobile pre-K program How rural Nevada became the next battleground for the ‘Big Lie’

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 Rocío Hernández breaks down the developing situation with Clark County Superintendent Jesus Jara, who plans to resign after more than five years leading the district and is seeking a severance package. At the end of the show, KUNR General Manager Brian Duggan sits down with Joey to discuss the formal partnership between Reno’s public radio station and The Nevada Independent.  Host Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_ Guests Jon Ralston - @RalstonReports Sean Golonka - @s_golonka Rocío Hernández - @rociohzz Brian Duggan - @brianduggan Read the stories Nevada primary turnout: More than 151,000 votes cast, mostly by mail Jesus Jara, embattled Clark County superintendent, submits conditional resignation letter

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 of the game. They hear from Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority CEO Steve Hill, Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick and reporter Howard Stutz. Host Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_ Jacob Solis - @jacobsolisnv Guests Steve Hill - @SHillforVegas, @LVCVA Howard Stutz - @howardstutz Marilyn Kirkpatrick - @MKNVspeaks

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 cast your vote. The three also go over why there has been so much confusion with dueling Republican contests and what the general election will look like in comparison. Host Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_ Guests Jacob Solis - @jacobsolisnv Gabby Birenbaum - @birenbomb

Reporters at The Indy reminisce about their favorite stories that they reported on this year, and we say a farewell to co-host Alex Couraud as her podcasting internship comes to a close. Hosts Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_ Alex Couraud - @alexcouraud Read the stories Lyon County student-run turkey farm serving up lessons on business, agriculture skills ‘It absolutely hurts:’ Oakland fans lament possible loss of the A’s to Las Vegas Networking group for Latinas helping Vegas mom reach her entrepreneurial dreams Black Nevadans reconnect with family trees that were ‘extremely interrupted by slavery’ ‘I am who I am’: Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman known for downtown renewal, speaking her mind Challenges emerge as UNR continues expansion of dual credit program into Southern Nevada ‘It will never end’: Long a symbol of the West, debate rages over wild horse management The battle over how to manage Nevada’s wild horses Conservation and development: Nevada's unique public lands process draws renewed attention 'Phenomenal boon': How Nevada's signature public lands law ushered in growth, conservation ‘Destined to fail’: How Nevada’s $80 million HR, finance system upgrade went haywire What Tesla’s multibillion-dollar Gigafactory expansion means for Nevada ‘Autism is lifelong:’ Advocates say new law expanding autism coverage to adults will make a difference Hunger this holiday season