EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 24 MIN
Why Is It So Hard To Protest in Las Vegas?
from City Cast Las Vegas · host City Cast
Las Vegas has gotten in on national protests over the years, but it seems grassroots movements often have trouble gaining enough traction to garner attention for their cause in Southern Nevada. So why is that? Is Las Vegas dissuading massive protests? To answer that question, we sit down with journalist Naoka Foreman and criminal defense attorney Dayvid Figler to dig into the guardrails created in Las Vegas that seem to be hindering protests from picking up steam. Learn more about the sponsors of this Wednesday, July 8th episode: Neon Museum Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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Las Vegas has gotten in on national protests over the years, but it seems grassroots movements often have trouble gaining enough traction to garner attention for their cause in Southern Nevada. So why is that? Is Las Vegas dissuading massive protests? To answer that question, we sit down with journalist Naoka Foreman and criminal defense attorney Dayvid Figler to dig into the guardrails created in Las Vegas that seem to be hindering protests from picking up steam. Learn more about the sponsors of this Wednesday, July 8th episode: Neon Museum Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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Why Is It So Hard To Protest in Las Vegas?
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