Best KUNR Public Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Bill would make it easier for immigrant doctors to treat Nevada patients 4:19

1M ago4:19

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Nevada lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it easier for immigrant doctors to care for patients in the state.By Lucia Starbuck

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Inside the housing legislation moving through Nevada’s legislature 12:33

2M ago12:33

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Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo’s housing bill and others have been introduced in Carson City; some are moving through — what’s in them, and will they pass?By Christopher Alvarez, Nevada Public Radio, KNPR Staff

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Seniors pack a bus to Carson City to advocate for legislation 5:17

2M ago5:17

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The 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.By Lucia Starbuck

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Local businesses try to keep up with rising egg prices 3:39

2M ago3:39

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The USDA says eggs prices are beginning to fall, however local Reno businesses have yet to see a difference. Fortino Rojas and Alana Saporiti share their experience and how they're keeping their businesses afloat.By Ally Ibarra

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National laboratory campuses in the Mountain West could host data centers, DOE says 1:10

2M ago1:10

1:10

The Trump administration wants to speed up data center construction to support the rise of the artificial intelligence industry.By Rachel Cohen

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Poll shows the impacts of extreme weather are being felt more in the West 1:11

3M ago1:11

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The percentage of adults in the West who say they’ve been personally affected by an extreme weather event, including wildfires and high heat, jumped 13% in the last two years.By Yvette Fernandez

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New law gives Utah’s water agent power to negotiate with other Mountain West states 1:19

3M ago1:19

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Utah lawmakers have given the state more voice in negotiations over the Colorado and Bear rivers. The move, however, has some environmentalists concerned about the sensitive multi-state agreements that govern the rivers.By Kaleb Roedel

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Should Nevada ban small plastic water bottles to protect Lake Tahoe? Lawmakers are considering it 2:19

3M ago2:19

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A new bill in the Nevada legislature aims to reduce plastic pollution around Lake Tahoe by banning the sale of small plastic water bottles.By Maria Palma

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Tahoe City seeks donations to bring back fireworks for 4th of July celebration 1:34

3M ago1:34

1:34

This Fourth of July, Tahoe City might bring back fireworks after three years of using drones for the show.By Maria Palma

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National Park Service is evaluating where electric scooters and hoverboards should be allowed 1:15

3M ago1:15

1:15

The proposal would give each park superintendent the authority to decide where micromobility devices can go. Some public lands groups worry they'll be permitted in environmentally-sensitive areas.By Rachel Cohen

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What election bills are moving through the Nevada Legislature? 3:44

3M ago3:44

3:44

Multiple election-related bills are moving through the Nevada legislative session to protect candidates and voters and collect more ballots before Election Day for quicker results.By Lucia Starbuck

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Wind and solar power are surging in the Mountain West. But that could change under Trump. 1:17

3M ago1:17

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A new scientific analysis shows the U.S. is generating more electricity from wind and solar than ever before, and several states in the Mountain West are helping lead the charge. However, the future growth of wind and solar is uncertain.By Kaleb Roedel

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Latino Lobby Day empowers communities to speak up at the Nevada Legislature 1:03

3M ago1:03

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Latino communities from across Nevada gathered at the state Capitol for Latino Lobby Day to celebrate culture and advocate for legislation impacting immigration, education, labor, and the environment.By Manuel Holguin JR

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New Wyoming abortion law forces more patients to travel to neighboring states 1:08

3M ago1:08

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Since a new law shuttered the state’s only procedural abortion clinic, its patients were referred to Colorado, Utah and Montana.By Hanna Merzbach

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Nevada bill would allow those struggling with mental health to surrender their gun 2:23

3M ago2:23

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Two Nevada lawmakers are teaming up on a bipartisan bill to prevent suicide by gun.By Lucia Starbuck

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Wildfires have grown in size in recent decades – but they still pale in comparison to centuries past 1:12

3M ago1:12

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In recent decades, wildfires have gotten larger and more intense, and community-destroying blazes are an increasingly common occurrence. But new research looking at centuries of wildfires shows that compared with fires in the 19th and earlier centuries, today’s blazes pale in comparison – at least in terms of size.…

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Tahoe’s Regan and Secline beaches get $590k in grants for enhancements and upgrades 1:34

3M ago1:34

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The California Tahoe Conservancy Board has approved two planning grants totaling $590,000 to enhance beach access and recreation at Lake Tahoe.By Maria Palma

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Bill would safeguard children in mixed-status families from custody gaps if separated by immigration enforcement 0:59

3M ago0:59

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Lawmakers recently heard AB460, a bill aimed at preventing children from being left in legal uncertainty if their parents are unexpectedly detained by immigration and have not established any guardianship safeguards.By Manuel Holguin JR

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Free leadership program for Incline Village and Crystal Bay residents 0:48

3M ago0:48

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Twenty-five residents from Incline Village and Crystal Bay will be selected to participate in a five-week leadership program.By Maria Palma

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Outdoor education blooms due to state funding in Nevada 4:17

3M ago4:17

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Young people are taking their learning outdoors due to grant funding approved by the Nevada legislature. It’s been transformative for some high school students.By Lucia Starbuck

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Diversity: Are We Thinking About It All Wrong? 17:57

5+ y ago17:57

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Often when we think about diversity and inclusion, we look at it through a lens crafted by years of training seminars and decades of awareness campaigns. Whether it’s workshops, consultants or modules, the diversity industry has become a multibillion-dollar business, and yet, there seems to be a continual need for more attention to be paid to diver…

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Diversity In Healthcare Can Save Lives 13:45

5+ y ago13:45

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Time and again, research has shown that increased diversity is beneficial to society and the world. In nature, biodiversity is essential for the survival of entire ecosystems. In workplaces, differing world views and experiences lead to innovation, creativity and increased production. Awareness of the need for diversity has certainly increased in r…

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What's In The Water? 24:30

5+ y ago24:30

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In the U.S., nearly a quarter of the freshwater we use comes from underground aquifers. That's nearly 80 billion gallons of groundwater every day. As climate change and drought become more prevalent, so does our dependence on groundwater, but what happens when it becomes polluted?By Paul Boger

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Is The Robotic Revolution Upon Us? 21:00

6y ago21:00

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For nearly a century, they’ve been at the forefront of science fiction. They’ve been both heroes and villains. Sometimes they’re highly sophisticated and intelligent, while others are a bit more bumbling and even neurotic. We’re talking, of course, about robots.By Michelle Matus, Paul Boger

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Is Seeing Really Believing? 25:40

6y ago25:40

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There’s an old adage that 'seeing is believing' or 'I’ll believe it when I see it,' but can our eyes really be trusted?By Michelle Matus, Paul Boger

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Searching For Life 'Out There' 23:24

6y ago23:24

23:24

Since antiquity, humans have been looking up and wondering, ‘Is there life out there?’ or ‘Are we alone?’. The latest Kepler mission data suggests that there are over 40 billion habitable world zones in the universe with the potential to support life. Out of the 40 billion habitable zones, there has to be life out there somewhere, right?…

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What Firefighters' Stories Can Teach Us 17:23

6y ago17:23

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Firefighters work in high-stress, high-stakes environments, constantly making choices in the face of cascading uncertainty. They’re putting their lives on the line and taking into consideration everything that’s in the path of a blaze, including people, property, animals, and even environmental resources, like water.…

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Resiliency In The Face Of Climate Change 21:00

6y ago21:00

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Climate change is becoming a reality. According to NASA, over the next century, our planet is likely going to see some pretty significant changes. We’re already seeing rising sea levels due to the melting ice caps, along with storms that are stronger and more frequent.By Michelle Matus, Paul Boger

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Introducing Science Distilled, A New KUNR Podcast 1:56

6y ago1:56

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Science 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.By Michelle Matus, Paul Boger

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Some Final Thoughts And Thanks 2:04

7y ago2:04

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Everything changes, for people and public radio stations, and while I have loved my Tuesday morning conversations with you, it's time for me to move on.By Cheryl Erwin