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KNPR's State of Nevada

Nevada Public Radio
Las Vegas
Nevada
Nevada Legislature
Clark County
Medicaid
Tourism
Trump Administration
Homelessness
Las Vegas, United States
Colorado River
Clark County School District
Nevada Public Radio
Joe Lombardo
UNLV
Mental Health
Las Vegas Strip
Reno
Fallout Fringe Festival
Lake Tahoe
Pride Month

KNPR's State of Nevada is the essential public affairs broadcast to understand what's happening here. Newsmakers and experts give context to local issues; interviews explore the unique character — and characters — of our region. KNPR's State of Nevada is a daily conversation about this place we call home.Call us during a live show: 702-258-3552Leave a message for SON any time: 702-259-7801Drop us ... more

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People will shoot fireworks this weekend. Is there a safe way to do it? And what happens when they get hurt?

This summer's expected scorching temps will test requirements for safety and mitigation measures.

Plus: Summer reading programs continue around the valley and what to see, hear, and do in Las Vegas this week.

The UNLV student has been traveling the country accepting numerous awards and screening his various film projects.

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Attar Hazibullah
Executive Director of the ACLU of Nevada
ACLU of Nevada
Episode: Federal lawsuit details decades of abuse in NV's juvenile justice system
Tabitha Mueller
Nevada Independent reporter who broke the juvenile abuse story
Nevada Independent
Episode: June 24: Juvenile abuse in state prisons, casino sales, and a local filmmaker wins big on the awards circuit
Hassani Mustafa
Filmmaker and CSN/UNLV student winner
Self/CSN/UNLV
Episode: June 24: Juvenile abuse in state prisons, casino sales, and a local filmmaker wins big on the awards circuit
Kip Kelly
Chief Experience Officer, Beverly Theater
Beverly Theater
Episode: June 24: Juvenile abuse in state prisons, casino sales, and a local filmmaker wins big on the awards circuit
David Schwartz
Gaming historian, UNLV professor
UNLV
Episode: June 24: Juvenile abuse in state prisons, casino sales, and a local filmmaker wins big on the awards circuit
Raffaella Gandolfo Bustamante
KNPR News reporter
KNPR
Episode: June 24: Juvenile abuse in state prisons, casino sales, and a local filmmaker wins big on the awards circuit
Krista Diamond
Las Vegas–based author
Self-published via Krista Diamond
Episode: June 17: Sports; official primary results; and a new, locally written novel
Annette Magnus
Political consultant with AM Solutions
AM Solutions
Episode: June 17: Sports; official primary results; and a new, locally written novel
Keith Skipper
Former GOP spokesman; runs Spirit Strategies
Spirit Strategies
Episode: June 17: Sports; official primary results; and a new, locally written novel

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Paul Boger
Host with KNPR State of Nevada affiliation; appears across many episodes with a focus on state and regional affairs; multiple variations of affiliation tied to KNPR/Nevada Public Radio.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Great Discussions !!

    Love listening to this Podcast as I was interviewed recently and started to listen and can’t stop ! Good info for our community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maria Jacobi
    United States6 years ago
  • Everything Nevada

    One of the best shows for those living and loving All things Nevada. Varied topics and always interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bagworth bilbo bottoms
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners appreciate on-the-ground reporting and diverse expert guests.
Audience notes the show delivers strong local context for Nevada politics and policy.
Praises for coverage of arts and culture alongside governance issues.
The host team is seen as well-connected and credible in the local media ecosystem.
Guests often provide practical, real-world insight into regional challenges.

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Nearly two-thirds of Nevada families struggle to pay high childcare costs
Q: What can parents do to limit the costs for themselves?
Chelsea outlines steps for families to access subsidies through state portals, apply for Nevada Ready Pre-K, and seek resources via accessnevada.nv.gov and health and human services to lower costs.
Nearly two-thirds of Nevada families struggle to pay high childcare costs
Q: From a policy perspective, what would make your job easier?
Chelsea emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and building coalitions across agencies to align on legislative priorities, plus including home-based providers in the policy dialogue to create a mixed-delivery system.
Nearly two-thirds of Nevada families struggle to pay high childcare costs
Q: You mentioned payroll. Payroll is always one of the largest line items in any business's budget. So what does a qualified early education teacher make on average?
Jessica shares that qualified teachers should earn at least $20 an hour, but in her program the current range is $14 to $17 per hour, highlighting a wage gap that constrains staffing and increases turnover.
Nearly two-thirds of Nevada families struggle to pay high childcare costs
Q: Chelsea, let me ask you, why is child care, especially early child care, so expensive, especially in a facility setting?
Chelsea explains that center-based care has high overhead due to staff-child ratios, licensing, safety requirements, and operational costs, which providers pass on to families. While nonprofit status or funding can affect margins, the cost structure remains steep without external subsidies or federal funding to offset the expenses.
June 24: Juvenile abuse in state prisons, casino sales, and a local filmmaker wins big on the awards circuit
Q: Roughly 100 people are accusing various officials at state and county levels of physical and sexual abuse. Give me the broad strokes. What is this lawsuit alleging?
It alleges 96 victims with detailed accounts of sexual assault by correctional staff spanning decades, described as a systemic failure rather than isolated misconduct, including concealment and threats against those who might come forward.

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A regional public affairs program covers Nevada-focused politics, policy, and culture through a mix of on-the-ground reporting, expert interviews, and local sector deep-dives. Recent episodes frequently thread together state and local governance, elections, public policy debates, and arts/culture scenes, offering practical context for lawmakers, business leaders, and engaged residents. Notable strengths include a steady rotation of policy insiders, journalists, and subject-matter experts, plus regular segments on regional issues like water policy, public art, and the economy, all presented in a clear, accessible format that helps listeners understand how local decisions shape daily life.

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