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KUNR Public Radio: Local News FeedCongress defunded public media. KUNR needs your support now more than everKUNR is a trusted voice for Northern Nevada and the Eastern Sierra. Here’s what you can do to help secure KUNR’s future following the passing of the Rescissions Act of 2025 by Congress, which claws back $1.1 billion in federal funding for public media.2025-07-1904 min
Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckShould Nevada’s legislature go full-time?(Zoe Malen / KUNR Public Radio)The Nevada legislature gaveled out in June, and lawmakers won’t return to Carson City until 2027 – unless there’s a special session, of course. That’s because legislators meet once every two years for 120 days, as mandated by the state constitution.What makes an effective government? Who can run and serve in office? Is the state ready to go full-time? The answer isn’t so straightforward. It’s not just session length, it’s also lawmaker pay, organizational structure, and the political climate.Tune in to this month’s episode of Pur...2025-07-1826 min
KUNR Public Radio: Local News FeedUpdate from KUNR general manager following the U.S. Senate’s vote in favor of defunding public mediaKUNR is a trusted voice for Northern Nevada and the Eastern Sierra — and your support means more than ever. Here’s what federal funding means for this vital public service and what you can do to help keep it strong.2025-07-1706 minPurple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckNevada legislative session ends: Gun bill vetoes, property tax reform dies, federal cuts loom(Lucia Starbuck / KUNR Public Radio)Many last-minute changes took people by surprise in the final moments of the 2025 Nevada legislative session, including one of the state’s top Democrats proposing voter ID, and several of the governor’s policy proposals failing to survive at all, all while federal cuts loom. Gov. Joe Lombardo immediately started wielding his veto pen to reject gun bills and criminalize fake electors, while some legislation never stood a chance, like property tax reform. Tune in to June’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada to hear from political reporters Lucia Starbuck of KUNR and Paul Boger...2025-06-1326 minPurple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckNevada AG answers your questions on price fixing, immigration, and due processNevada Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in Carson City, Nev., on May 17, 2023.(Lucia Starbuck / KUNR Public Radio)This month’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada with host Lucia Starbuck featured Nevada’s Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford, who talked about his bills in the Nevada legislature to prohibit price-fixing of essential goods, including housing and internet access, and to protect young people on social media through age verification and disabling some functions. He also filed more than a dozen lawsuits challenging President Donald Trump and his administration. Listen to this episode to hear his answers to KUNR listener questions abou...2025-05-1626 minKUNR Public Radio: Local News FeedSeniors pack a bus to Carson City to advocate for legislationThe wheels on the bus go round and round as a group of seniors made their way to Carson City on Thursday to lobby state legislators. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck hitched a ride.2025-04-2205 minPurple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckWhat could Medicaid cuts mean for tribal and rural Nevada?A mileage sign along State Route 339 in Yerington, Nev., on Nov. 13, 2023.(Katherine Fulwider)Congress is still debating ways to fund President Donald Trump’s agenda, including immigration, energy, and tax cuts for the wealthy. Earlier this month, House Republicans passed a budget resolution that allows them to avoid a filibuster in the Senate, which has been more conservative in their proposals. Both chambers will now draft the final legislation, which calls for $1.5 trillion in spending cuts. Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson have reiterated that they don’t want to touch Medicaid. However, the Energy and Commerce Committee has been task...2025-04-1926 min
Al Aire con KUNRAl Aire con KUNR - 4 de abril de 2025En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de una posible actualización a la normativa sobre venta ambulante de alimentos para reducir los obstáculos a determinados vendedores.2025-04-0405 min
On the Kids’ ShelfOn The Kids' Shelf: Getting Beyond Social AnxietyThis time during On The Kids' Shelf, Miss Teree from the Washoe County Library System brings us the book Sophie and Lou and also shows us an activity that inspires kids—and adults alike!—to get past their social anxiety.2025-04-0201 min
Arts on the AirwavesWorld Premiere Presented by Reno Modern Brass April 3Reno Modern Brass presents its next performance Arroyos on Thursday, April 3, with concerts at 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. at the Fleischmann Planetarium in Reno.2025-04-0203 minOn the ShelfOn The Shelf: Creepy NeighborsThere’s something On The Shelf that’ll make you look over your shoulder this week! Aurora from the Washoe County Library System brings us a couple of books featuring the theme of creepy neighbors.2025-04-0201 minOn the Kids’ ShelfOn The Kids' Shelf: Coral ReefsFor On The Kids' Shelf this time, Jackie from the Washoe County Library System brings us a book about those colorful underwater cities made up of coral reefs. She also shares a kids' activity that supports literacy!2025-04-0101 minOn the ShelfOn The Shelf: Female-Led FantasiesOn March 24th’s episode of On The Shelf , Bailey joins us from the Washoe County Library System to talk about a couple of fantasy picks featuring strong female leads in honor of National Womens’ History Month.2025-03-3101 minAl Aire con KUNRAl Aire con KUNR - 28 de marzo de 2025En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de un proyecto de ley que protegería a los niños de familias mixtas de la custodia si son separados por autoridades de inmigración, y más.2025-03-2805 minOn the Kids’ ShelfOn The Kids' Shelf: Tagalog LanguageToday for On The Kids' Shelf, Maya from the Washoe County Library System brings us a book about the Tagalog language and a related song for kids!2025-03-2501 minArts on the AirwavesRenegade Orchestra's Rock Songs and Classical Instruments in Virginia City March 29Renegade Orchestra brings its combination of rock and popular songs with classical instrumentation to Piper's Opera House in Virginia City on Saturday, March 29.2025-03-2403 minOn the Kids’ ShelfOn The Kids' Shelf - Water: Discovering the Precious Resource All Around UsToday for On The Kids’ Shelf, Jessica from the Washoe County Library System brings us a book that really flows. Join KUNR for a bit about Water: Discovering the Precious Resource All Around Us (Spectacular STEAM for Curious Readers) by Olga Fadeeva. This episode, there's also a kids' activity that supports literacy!2025-03-2201 minOn the ShelfOn The Shelf: Books About Slowing DownLaurie From the Washoe County Library System has books this week about how we can slow down the pace of our lives.2025-03-2201 minPurple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckPurple Politics Nevada Live: What’s next for healthcare and housing in Nevada?Nevada Republican Minority Leader Sen. Robin Titus (from left) and Democratic Assemblymember Erica Roth join KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck on stage for Purple Politics Nevada Live on March 4, 2025, at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City, Nev.(Manuel Holguin JR / KUNR Public Radio )At a live taping of Purple Politics Nevada at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City, KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck moderated a timely conversation between Republican Senator Robin Titus and Democratic Assemblymember Erica Roth on the future of healthcare and affordability in the Silver State.With fewer than 100 days left in Nevada’s biennial legisl...2025-03-2126 minAl Aire con KUNRAl Aire con KUNR - 21 de marzo de 2025En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de una operación de ICE y múltiples agencias que terminó con 8 detenciones en South Lake Tahoe.2025-03-2105 minArts on the AirwavesWorld Premiere By Composer Marko Bajzer Played By Reno Phil March 22 and 23Marko Bajzer's new composition The Sacrifice of Prometheus receives its world premiere with the Reno Phil and music director/conductor Laura Jackson on Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23.2025-03-1703 minAl Aire con KUNRAl Aire con KUNR - 14 de marzo de 2025En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de una operación de ICE y múltiples agencias que terminó con 8 detenciones en South Lake Tahoe.2025-03-1405 minArts on the AirwavesThistle & Nightshade, 'a bookstore for weirdos and others'Thistle & Nightshade, a bookstore in Reno that opened in 2023, sells a range of books, with a special focus on independent publishers and authors.2025-03-1003 minOn the Kids’ ShelfOn The Kids' Shelf: One Day This Tree Will FallToday On The Kids’ Shelf, Lysa from the Washoe County Library System brings us One Day This Tree Will Fall by Leslie Barnard Booth. And there’s a kids’ activity, too!2025-03-1001 minOn the ShelfOn The Shelf: Audiobook NarratorsJennifer from the Washoe County Library System has recommendations this week on her favorite audiobook narrators who elevate great reads.2025-03-1001 minAl Aire con KUNRAl Aire con KUNR - 7 de marzo de 2025La reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de una maestra de Reno que recibió un prestigioso galardón y un premio de 25.000 dólares, y más.2025-03-0705 minArts on the AirwavesDr. Susan Mazer and Dallas Smith Featured in KNCJ Biggest Little Concert Series March 9On Sunday, March 9 at 11 a.m., Dr. Susan Mazer and Dallas Smith will bring their combination of jazz, world music, and classical styles to the University of Nevada, Reno's Harlan O. & Barbara R. Hall Recital Hall.2025-03-0404 minOn the Kids’ ShelfOn The Kids' Shelf: The Book That Almost RhymedRussell from the Washoe County Library System brings us Omar Abed's The Book That Almost Rhymed. There's a rhyming game this week, too! Each week on Tuesdays, KUNR and the Washoe County Library System present a new book On The Kids' Shelf.2025-03-0101 minOn the ShelfOn The Shelf: Maintaining RelationshipsBecca from the Washoe County Library System has books this week on building and maintaining strong relationships. Join KUNR each week for a new book On The Shelf!2025-03-0101 minAl Aire con KUNRAl Aire con KUNR - 28 de febrero de 2025En este episodio, informamos acerca de una demanda presentada por ocho estados para bloquear la orden ejecutiva de Donald Trump de poner fin a la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento.2025-03-0104 minOn the ShelfOn The Shelf: Foodie RomancesLibby From the Washoe County Library System has books for us that share themes of "Foodie Romances" — romance novels where love simmers alongside delectable dishes. Join us each Monday to find out what suits your tastes On The Shelf!2025-02-2201 minOn the Kids’ ShelfOn The Kids' Shelf - The People Can Fly: The Picture BookMela from the Washoe County Library System brings us Virginia Hamilton's The People Can Fly: The Picture Book — and she has a note for parents and caregivers about how books can be a springboard for conversation and provide opportunities to reflect. Fly through new picks On The Kids' Shelf each Tuesday at KUNR.2025-02-2201 minPurple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckHow are state legislatures computing with AI?Assemblymember Joe Dalia speaks with KUNR about AB187 to prohibit pornography of children from being generated by artificial intelligence on Feb. 11, 2025, in Carson City, Nevada.(Manny Holguin Jr. / KUNR Public Radio)There’s no way to avoid artificial intelligence in our daily lives. It autocorrects on your phone, it recommends the next movie you should watch on Netflix, and it translates languages. Anyone with a smartphone can generate whatever they put their mind to with one simple prompt. In this month’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada, host Lucia Starbuck looks into how state legislatures are wrangling with this evol...2025-02-2226 minOn the Kids’ ShelfOn The Kids' Shelf: Swashby and the SeaMelissa from the Washoe County Library System brings us a book called Swashby and the Sea — and she has a kid's activity that supports letter recognition you can try at home! Find out which enriching stories are On The Kids' Shelf next when you tune in to KUNR each Tuesday.2025-02-1901 minOn the ShelfOn The Shelf: Magical RealismKerry from the Washoe County Library System has three books for us that feature magical realism. Join KUNR each week for a new episode of On The Shelf.2025-02-1901 minArts on the AirwavesThird Coast Dance Film Festival Explores Combination Of Dance And Film February 20-22In its fifteenth year, the Third Coast Dance Film Festival, featuring several short films that explore dance on screen, takes place February 20-22 in Reno.2025-02-1803 minArts on the AirwavesReno Pops Orchestra Performs Composers Showcase Winner February 22The Reno Pops Orchestra presents Oliver Caplan's Journey to the West at its Chinese New Year concert on Saturday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. at UNR's Nightingale Concert Hall.2025-02-1004 minOn the ShelfOn The Shelf: Carla's Picks for Black History MonthFor Black History Month, Carla From the Washoe County Library System has two recommended books for us written by scholars who explore the complex life experiences of African Americans. Join us each week to find out what's new On The Shelf!2025-02-0701 minOn the Kids’ ShelfOn The Kids' Shelf: Life After WhaleJessica from the Washoe County Library System brings us a book called Life After Whale. She also brought us a kids' activity that supports early literacy at home. Find out what's new to read On The Kids' Shelf each Tuesday at KUNR.2025-02-0701 minOn the Kids’ ShelfOn The Kids' Shelf: Mysterious Marvelous OctopusLysa from the Washoe County Library System brings us a book called Mysterious Marvelous Octopus. It's a playful non-fiction about an incredible ocean animal. And Lysa shares a fun kid's activity that supports literacy. Join us Tuesday each week at KUNR for a new book On The Kids' Shelf!2025-01-3101 minOn the ShelfOn The Shelf: Edgar Awards Winners & Jennifer's FavoritesJennifer from the Washoe County Library System brings us stories from young adult winners of the Edgar Awards - in honor of Edgar Allen Poe. Join us each week to find out what's new On The Shelf!2025-01-2801 minArts on the AirwavesReno Jazz Orchestra Performs February 8 With Special Guest Aaron SerfatyThe Reno Jazz Orchestra presents its next concert, “You Can't Beat This,” on Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. at UNR's Nightingale Concert Hall. Their guest artist will be the Venezuelan drummer, percussionist, and teacher Aaron Serfaty.2025-01-2804 min
Arts on the AirwavesMartha Graham Dance Company, Celebrating Graham100, Performs In Reno January 28The Martha Graham Dance Company, celebrating its one hundredth anniversary with the three-year project Graham100, performs in Reno, presented by Artown, on Tuesday, January 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Reno's Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts.2025-01-2804 minArts on the AirwavesFelici Piano Trio Presents Next Concerts January 18 and 19The next concerts in the Felici Piano Trio's 2024-25 season take place on Saturday, January 18 at 7:00 p.m. in Mammoth Lakes and on Sunday the 19th at 4:00 p.m. in Bishop.2025-01-2804 minAl Aire con KUNRAl Aire con KUNR - 24 de enero de 2025En este episodio, informamos acerca de una demanda presentada por ocho estados para bloquear la orden ejecutiva de Donald Trump de poner fin a la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento.2025-01-2505 minOn the Kids’ ShelfOn The Kids' Shelf: Smug SeagullRussell from the Washoe County Library System bring us a book called Smug Seagull about a sneaky seagull and a plucky crab. There's also a fun related kid's activity that supports literacy. Each week on Tuesdays join KUNR for more books placed On The Kids' Shelf!2025-01-2401 minPurple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckNevada lawmakers outline new education, health care, housing, and environmental billsThe 120-day biennial session kicks off on February 3. Two years ago, Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo set a record with the number of bills he vetoed. He will again need to work with the Democratic-controlled legislature. With the session right around the corner, Purple Politics Nevada host Lucia Starbuck spoke to several lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to understand their education, healthcare, housing, and environmental bills.Tune in to the first episode of Season 3 to hear Sen. Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro’s promise to continue raises for public school teachers; Sen. Minority Leader Robin Titus’ goals to i...2025-01-2226 minAl Aire con KUNRAl Aire con KUNR - 17 de enero de 2025En este episodio, informamos acerca de un mapa que muestra las zonas más calurosas de Reno-Sparks, el sistema de reserva de Sand Harbor State Park y más.2025-01-1805 minOn the ShelfOn The Shelf: Becca's Fiction Favorites of 2024Becca from the Washoe County Library System shares a few of her favorite fiction titles from 2024. Join us on Mondays for more books and to find out what's new On The Shelf!2025-01-1701 minAl Aire con KUNRAl Aire con KUNR - 10 de enero de 2025En este episodio, informamos acerca de una ley que podría perjudicar a los inmigrantes indocumentados, el cierre temporal del Centro de Adultos Mayores del Condado, entre otros.2025-01-1104 minOn the Kids’ ShelfOn The Kids' Shelf: Peanut Goes for the GoldMelissa from the Washoe County Library System bring us a book and a kids’ activity. Peanut Goes for the Gold — about a guinea pig who inspires readers of all ages to love being exactly who they are. Listen along Tuesdays at KUNR for more book recommendations for kids!2025-01-0901 minOn the ShelfOn The Shelf: Troubled OfficersJennifer from the Washoe County Library System shares some books that feature dysfunctional detectives. Join us at KUNR each week for a new book recommendation from one of our librarians at the Washoe County Library System!2025-01-0901 minPurple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckWhat could Trump’s second presidential term mean for Nevada?President-elect Donald Trump spoke at a campaign rally at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, on October 11, 2024.(Ember Braun / KUNR Public Radio)Why did Nevada go red for president for the first time in 20 years? What will Donald Trump’s second presidential term look like in the Silver State over the next four years, particularly for public lands, immigration, and education? And what makes Nevada purple? These key questions were answered in this month’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada hosted by KUNR editor Vicki Adame, featuring political reporter Lucia Starbuck, senior correspondent Bert Johnson, and KNPR political repo...2024-11-2226 min
Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckElection Day countdown: Nevada voters’ concerns on economy, environment and political climateSo much happened this presidential election cycle, and that’s an understatement. With Election Day right around the corner, in this month’s episode of KUNR’s Purple Politics Nevada, host Lucia Starbuck checked in with voters featured on the show throughout the year to learn how they’re feeling now.Carlos Pérez-Campbell, 28, was a guest in June, along with other nonpartisans, who make up the largest number of registered voters over both Democrats and Republicans. Pérez-Campbell registered as a nonpartisan to protest the two-party system, but the day Biden dropped out of the race and endors...2024-10-2326 min
Ballot Battleground: NevadaAmodei-Kidd candidate forum, mail ballots arriving, election updates and Trump's Reno rallyMail ballots are arriving, early in-person voting starts this weekend and after months of campaigning, billions in spending and one of the craziest years in American politics ever, the 2024 general election is upon us. We start with a a quick recap of former President Trump's Reno rally and have several 2024 election updates, including a ballot error in Carson City, three voter roll lawsuits being withdrawn and tell you about Washoe County's new ballot sorter.Then, Rep. Mark Amodei (R) and nonpartisan political newcomer Greg Kidd participate in a candidate forum as they vie for Nevada's 2nd Congressional...2024-10-1841 minPurple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckNorthern Nevada Black voters on safeguarding democracy, economy, and Harris vs TrumpBlack voters are responding in different ways to seeing Kamala Harris become the first Black woman to be a presidential candidate for a major political party. For this month’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada, host Lucia Starbuck breaks the misconception that this voting bloc is a monolith and speaks to community members about their top issues, such as upholding democracy, the high cost of living, and education.Hear from two sisters, Sherrell Collins, a Reno resident and US Army veteran, and Beverly Johnson, a California resident volunteering for the Harris-Walz campaign in Nevada, about the importance of...2024-09-2526 minPurple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckNevada Dems overjoyed at new choices on presidential ticket heading into the DNCOne month before the Democratic National Convention, President Joe Biden announced he was no longer seeking re-election. He immediately endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, and Democrats across the country and in Nevada have rallied behind her and her recently selected running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.In this month’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada, host Lucia Starbuck spoke to a political science expert and historian to add context to what the president’s decision means and with Democratic delegates as they prepare to head to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago.Nevada Attorney Gene...2024-08-1626 minPurple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckNorthern Nevada seniors concerned about democracy, environment, and cost of livingVoters over the age of 65 make up the largest voting bloc in Nevada when broken down by age. But do they feel heard by political candidates this election? In this month’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada, host Lucia Starbuck spoke to seniors to find out. Listen to their concerns regarding democracy and how they’re navigating an increased cost of living.Following the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, Reno resident Ron Brooks said it has the potential to further erode democracy, but he hopes to see Trump change his...2024-07-1926 minPurple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckNonpartisans feel disenfranchised, written off, excluded from primaries in swing state NevadaThere are more nonpartisan voters registered in Nevada than registered Democrats and Republicans, and that’s been the case since July of last year. However, they didn’t feel they had a voice in partisan races during the closed primary election earlier in June. In this month’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada, host Lucia Starbuck spoke to nonpartisans about election reform, disdain for the parties, and issues such as the environment.Hear from real estate agent Rossana Bertani-Lopey, who is disappointed in the parties and is looking for candidates who will address immigration, affordable housing, and infras...2024-06-2126 min
Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckNorthern Nevada Latinos focus on economic prosperity, still deciding who will earn their voteLatino voters in Northern Nevada are voicing that their top issues are accessing economic opportunities and addressing immigration — but it goes beyond that — and while they’re committed to casting their ballots in November, what remains to be seen is who will earn their vote.In this month’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada, host Lucia Starbuck spoke to Latino business owners, attended a Cinco de Mayo celebration, and learned about get-out-the-vote efforts for Latinos in Northern Nevada.You can hear from Reno resident Lilia Amador, who is concerned about the environment; Carson City resident Rene Rui...2024-05-1726 minPurple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckNative voters in Nevada feel unheard, voice concerns about MMIP crisis, mining, housingJune marks 100 years since Indigenous people were granted citizenship — and with that, the right to vote in the United States. However, the right to vote wasn’t fully expanded in every state until the 1960s. So, what issues matter most to Native voters in Nevada today?In this month’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada, host Lucia Starbuck spoke to Indigenous community members from several different tribes, traveled to a reservation outside of Reno, and attended a powwow to get their thoughts.You can hear from Walker River Paiute Tribe members, including tribal activist Elveda Martin...2024-04-1926 minPurple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck‘100 years of deferred maintenance’: How Storey County will use Tesla’s property taxesStorey County manager Austin Osborne at his office at the Storey County courthouse in Virginia City, Nev., on Jan. 30, 2024.(Lucia Starbuck / KUNR Public Radio)Later this year, Tesla will have to start paying property taxes for the first time in 10 years. Nevada gave the electric car manufacturing company more than $1 billion in tax breaks in 2014 to build its gigafactory at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center in Storey County. Now, Storey County has big plans to upgrade its aging infrastructure and pay back some debt.This episode of KUNR Public Radio’s show Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck fe...2024-02-1626 minPurple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckPurple Politics explains what voters can expect at the 2024 Nevada caucus and primaries(Lucia Starbuck / KUNR Public Radio)In February, Nevada will become the first state in the West to make its voice heard on who should run for president of the United States. The state-run Presidential Preference Primaries will take place on Feb. 6 for the two major parties: Republicans and Democrats. For Republicans, the primary will be non-binding, and instead, delegates will be awarded at the state Republican Party-run caucus two days later on Feb. 8.This episode of KUNR Public Radio’s show Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck features Jim DeGraffenreid, a Nevada GOP national committee member, on wh...2024-01-1926 minPurple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckSen. Cortez Masto reflects on health care, lithium mining, and the Latino voteNevada Democratic U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto in the Senate studio at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 7, 2023. (Courtesy of Tony Hernandez)Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck is KUNR’s monthly show about Nevada politics and the 2024 election. This episode features Nevada Democratic U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and her health care accomplishments, thoughts on the clean energy debate, and how she says the party can re-energize the Latino vote.Click here for a transcript of the audio story.Web OverviewThe senator highlighted th...2023-12-1505 minPurple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckPolitical candidates don’t need background checks. Seriously?The homepage of Transparency in Politics.(Lucia Starbuck / KUNR Public Radio)Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck is KUNR’s monthly show about Nevada politics and the 2024 election. This episode is about a lesser-known truth: political candidates don’t undergo background checks, and one Nevada-based organization’s efforts to change that.Click here for a transcript of the audio story.Episode OverviewTo file for candidacy in Nevada, a small list of conditions must be met that vary by office, including age and residency restrictions, one must be eligible to vot...2023-11-1704 min
Public Health Review Morning EditionMental Health in Tribal Communities, Working With Medicaid PartnersKaleb Roedel, News Reporter at KUNR Public Radio, reacts to a recent Pew survey that documents extremely high suicide rates among Native Americans and Alaska Natives; and Stephanie Doyle, Deputy Director for the Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Madi Wachman, Director of Parent, Child, and Family Policy at MassHealth with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, says agencies in Massachusetts are working together to help improve health while utilizing the state’s 1115 waiver. KUNR News Article: Native Americans, Alaska Natives see big spike in suicide rates Pew Webpage: Su...2023-11-0603 minPurple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckPurple Politics Nevada returns: A conversation with NPR’s Domenico Montanaro about the 2024 electionKUNR’s Lucia Starbuck (right) moderated a discussion with NPR’s Domenico Montanaro about Nevada politics and the 2024 election during KUNR’s 60th Anniversary event at Reno Little Theater in Reno, Nev., on Oct. 10, 2023.(Maria Palma / KUNR Public Radio)Purple Politics Nevada is back! Season 2 will focus on Nevada politics and the 2024 election.For the first episode, host Lucia Starbuck spoke with NPR’s senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro about the Silver State’s role in the 2024 election, the presidential primary, and issues on the minds of voters and candidates.Click here for a transcri...2023-10-1305 min
Movie Minutes with Robin Holabird'Mack & Rita' and 'Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris': Robin's movie reviewFor this week’s KUNR Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at two films: Mack & Rita and Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.2022-08-2303 min
Movie Minutes with Robin Holabird'Paradise Highway': Robin's movie reviewFor KUNR’s Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at Paradise Highway.2022-08-1802 minMovie Minutes with Robin Holabird‘Where the Crawdads Sing’: Robin’s movie reviewKUNR’s Movie Minutes takes a look at Where the Crawdads Sing, based on the bestselling book by Delia Owens.2022-08-1802 minMovie Minutes with Robin Holabird‘Why Didn't They Ask Evans?’: Robin’s movie reviewOn KUNR’s Movie Minutes, Robin Holabird takes a look at Why Didn't They Ask Evans? on the streaming service BritBox.2022-08-1802 min
IndyMattersTiny homes and big lies
Why more tiny homes could be coming to Nevada, a dive into “The Big Lie” and candidates that are embracing it and a breakdown of everything going on in D.C. right now.
This week we have a piece from reporter Carmen Landinger on a bill that will open up more zoning for tiny homes in Nevada. Then, we have a piece we did in partnership with our friends over at KUNR on the idea that the election was stolen and republican candidates embracing the position. At the end of the show, reporter Humberto Sanchez talks with host...2022-06-2828 min
Our Town RenoLucia Starbuck, On Reporting About the Homeless in Reno"Our Town Reno is a little experimental, so sometimes we just have one voice for a story. But I'm still going into it as a journalist and these folks do not have an incentive to lie or make things up. They are so honest all the time, so people kind of get mad at that. For example, I did a story on a sign in a McDonald's that said you can't be here for more than 30 minutes. I was like, ‘Hmm, I wonder if this targets houseless individuals?’ I went down there to interview folks about the sign and I inte...2020-07-2314 min
Van SoundsDead AirSilence part 3. No transmission.Bellwether, KUNR, Nothing on the air.2019-11-0820 min
Time & Place with Alicia Barber1971: When Racial Tension At UNR Boiled OverThis fall, there’s been a lot of talk and media coverage about the campus climate at the University of Nevada, Reno in light of several incidents of hate and bias on campus. Those have included graffiti of swastikas and flyers for a white nationalist group. A visit to campus by controversial conservative speaker Charlie Kirk also created an emotional stir . This week, for KUNR’s segment of Time & Place with Alicia Barber, we travel back to 1971, a period of the university’s history that was fraught with racial tension, when a group of students took a stand by sittin...2019-10-3003 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberTime & Place: Nevada in CongressWith campaigning well underway for many local, state, and federal elected offices, it’s a good time to look back at how Nevada’s political landscape has changed through the years. In this episode of “Time & Place,” historian Alicia Barber takes a close look at Nevada’s seats in the United States Congress.2019-10-1003 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberBringing the Nugget to SparksToday, the cities of Reno and Sparks make up one large metropolitan area. But unlike Reno, Sparks wasn’t known as a destination for gambling until the 1950s. Historian Alicia Barber tells the story of the Sparks casino that changed all of that, in this episode of “Time & Place.”2019-09-2703 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberHow Reno's Two Papers Became OneOur media landscape is constantly changing with the introduction of new technologies and formats, but it all began with words printed on a page. Historian Alicia Barber traces the evolution of Reno’s daily newspapers in this installment of Time & Place .2019-09-1303 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberThe Founding of the University of Nevada, RenoClasses are underway at the University of Nevada in Reno. And in this segment of “Time & Place,” historian Alicia Barber tells the story of how, why and where it all began.2019-08-2803 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberTime & Place: Diversity In Reno's SchoolsIt may not feel like fall out there yet, but for students throughout our region, summer vacation is over and school is back in session. In this episode of “Time & Place,” historian Alicia Barber takes a look back at the development of Reno’s public schools and some of the neighborhoods they served.2019-08-1503 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberHow Northern Nevada Kept Its CoolSummertime in Northern Nevada can really bring the heat. Fortunately, for most of us, cooling down is as easy as heading to the refrigerator. But it wasn’t always so easy for our region’s residents to chill out in the hot weather, as historian Alicia Barber explains in this episode of “Time & Place.”2019-08-0103 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberLooking Back: The Special Refund Policy At Harolds ClubToday, casinos are run by corporations that operate under a set of industry-wide standards and practices, but in the early days of Nevada gaming, the way a casino operated could tell you a lot about its owners. Historian Alicia Barber describes one notable example in this episode of Time & Place .2019-07-1803 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberEarly Rodeo Traditions Turned Reno Into The Wild WestThe Reno Rodeo celebrates the 100th anniversary of its founding this year, and as you might imagine, the event has inspired a wide range of traditions over the course of a century. Historian Alicia Barber highlights one of them in this installment of Time & Place .2019-06-2003 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberAnti-Chinese Sentiment In The Sierra NevadaThis year marks the 150th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad, a massive undertaking that employed thousands of Chinese immigrants. In this installment of “Time & Place,” historian Alicia Barber explains some of the challenges faced by the Chinese residents of the Sierra Nevada after the railroad was finished. As a warning, this segment contains historical accounts of physical violence fueled by racism and may not be suitable for children.2019-06-0803 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberThe History Of Dude Ranches Around RenoIt’s well known that the landscape around Reno was once filled with working farms and ranches. And as the tourism industry developed, some ranch owners noticed a growing interest among visitors in playing cowboy—or at least in meeting one. Historian Alicia Barber explains in this installment of Time & Place .2019-05-2403 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberHow Virginia City Became An Old West Tourist DrawToday, Virginia City, Nevada attracts more than two million visitors each year. But that wasn’t always the case. In this segment of “Time & Place,” Alicia Barber explains how early promoters helped turn the historic mining town into a national tourist destination.2019-05-1003 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberReno’s Red Light District: The Colorful History Of Brothels In Washoe CountyThe fact that prostitution is legal in some parts of Nevada remains a source of controversy both inside and outside the state. Although it’s not allowed in Washoe County today, the city of Reno has been more permissive in the past.2019-04-2503 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberThe Evolution Of The Famous Reno ArchThis month, KUNR is featuring stories about Reno's iconic neon in a series called Sparked: Northern Nevada’s Neon . In this installment of Time & Place , historian Alicia Barber explains how the shifting popularity of neon has been reflected locally in the evolution of Reno’s most celebrated landmark.2019-04-1103 min
Science DistilledIntroducing Science Distilled, A New KUNR PodcastScience Distilled is a podcast based on the lecture series of the same name, where we break down concepts from cutting edge science and research and learn how they apply to the world around us. The podcast is hosted by KUNR's Paul Boger and Michelle Matus.2019-04-1001 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberBracero Program Bolstered Nevada Workforce During WWIIAs neighboring countries, the United States and Mexico have a long history of bilateral agreements. In this installment of “Time & Place,” historian Alicia Barber looks at one cooperative program introduced during World War II to benefit residents on both sides of the border.2019-03-1303 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberJack Johnson and the 'Fight Of The Century'Perhaps the most famous event in the history of Reno, Nevada took place on July 4, 1910. As we close out Black History Month, that momentous day is the focus of this segment of Time & Place from historian Alicia Barber.2019-02-2803 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberThe Architect Behind Reno's Lear TheaterFebruary is Black History Month, and in this segment of “Time & Place”, historian Alicia Barber discusses a groundbreaking African American architect from California whose contributions crossed the border into Nevada more than seventy years ago.2019-02-1403 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberHow FDR's Federal Relief Program Helped Rebuild NevadaIn the 1930's, the effects of the Great Depression reached nearly every community in the United States. In this segment of Time & Place , Historian Alicia Barber describes one federal relief program that helped rebuild Nevada while putting thousands of Americans back on their feet.2019-02-0603 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberHow Frank Sinatra Lost His Nevada Gaming LicenseNevada’s casino industry is one of the most tightly regulated in the world, but it takes a lot of legislation and enforcement to keep it that way. In this segment of Time & Place , historian Alicia Barber describes one of the earliest challenges to the state’s strict gaming laws.2018-12-2003 minTime & Place with Alicia BarberOvercoming WWII-Era Anti-Japanese Discrimination In NevadaThe bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 plunged the United States into the Second World War, disrupting the lives of millions of American residents. Among them were thousands of people of Japanese descent. Historian Alicia Barber tells the story of one Nevada family’s experience in this segment of Time & Place.2018-12-0603 min
Residual CultureEpisode 29 - InfomercialsThis week we are joined by KUNR Arts & Culture reporter Holly Hutchings to talk about infomercials! We try to cover everything from the Snuggie to the Bass-o-Matic. We watch a commercial for some very patriotic sunglasses, and we talk about how many as see on TV products we all own. You can also check out Holly’s podcast, How I Broke This here https://howibrokethis.simplecast.fm/Get into it!2018-10-0100 min
Priced Out: A Podcast on Affordable HousingEpisode 7 - Proposing SolutionsEpisode 7 - Proposing Solutions This week Joey is joined by editor Michelle Billman while Bree is out reporting. Joey and Michelle talk about the affordable housing community conversation that KUNR held on June 20 at Moana Nursery. We hear from Kim Robinson of Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency, State senator Julia Ratti, Eric Novak from Praxis Consulting and Eddie Hult from La Causa Development Nevada. Each panelist gives some thoughts on the issue and some bring up some solutions. This is an edited down version of the forum. If you would like to listen to the entire event, visit us on...2018-06-2615 minPriced Out: A Podcast on Affordable HousingEpisode 1 - Motel Living And Explaining The ProblemEpisode 1 - Motel Living And Explaining The Problem The first episode of KUNR's inaugural podcast is here! Looking into the affordable housing problem in the area hosts Joey Lovato and Bree Zender air a piece exploring how the crunch is affecting the people behind the numbers as she follows a single mother who was forced to live in a motel in Carson City. Then, Bree interviews reporter Paul Boger about the issue as a whole.2018-05-2414 min
Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare UnlimitedShakespeare and MarloweA few months ago, Oxford University Press decided that in the New Oxford Shakespeare, the plays Henry VI, Parts 1, 2, and 3 would no longer be listed as having been written by Shakespeare alone. Instead the title pages will say: “By William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe.”
To discuss how this kind of author attribution happens, we have Folger Director Michael Witmore and Eric Rasmussen, chair of the English department at the University of Nevada, Reno. They’re interviewed by Barbara Bogaev.
From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast series. Published February 21, 2017. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. “As if a Man Were Author if Himself”...2017-02-2135 min
Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare UnlimitedA New First Folio Discovery"As truth's authentic author to be cited,
'As true as Troilus' shall crown up the verse"
—TROILUS AND CRESSIDA (3.2.182–183)
Not long ago, the world learned of a remarkable discovery: An old book in a French library, acquired in the 1790s, was identified as an unknown copy of the 1623 First Folio of Shakespeare—the first collection of Shakespeare's plays. Before this find, there were 232 known First Folios in the entire world. Now, there are 233.
Rebecca Sheir, host of the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast series, talks with Eric Rasmussen, who authenticated the French discovery. An expert on the First Folio, Rasmussen gets the call w...2015-03-2020 min