Get Your Journalism On – A Conversation with Jon Ralston, Founder of The Nevada Independent

Time to talk truth and accountability! Gina Yager sits down with Jon Ralston, the legendary political journalist who’s been holding Nevada’s power players accountable for over four decades. From his start as the night police reporter at the Las Vegas Review-Journal in 1984 to founding The Nevada Independent in 2017, Jon’s unwavering commitment to fearless journalism has shaped how Nevadans understand their state.  Get the inside story on building a nonprofit news organization from scratch, the evolution of political journalism from print to digital-first reporting, and why independent media matters more than ever. Jon opens up about mentoring the next generation of journalists who now lead newsrooms across Nevada and nationally, the most memorable stories he’s covered, and his philosophy on persistence and integrity in an era of media transformation.  Whether you’re an aspiring journalist, politically engaged citizen, or business leader who values accountability, Jon's insights on covering Nevada politics and building something meaningful will inspire you to think differently about the power of independent journalism.  For more information, visit www.thenevadaindependent.com or connect with The Nevada Independent on social media.