Sierra Nevada Ally

On this edition of Ally Audio, Noah is taking a look into some leadership changes in Reno, including some top law enforcement and education roles, before exploring some water negotiations.Then, contributor Richard Bednarski joins the show. He is finalizing a documentary film looking at Reno’s biking infrastructure and its Biggest Little Bike Network project.Note: At about 15:50 Noah's microphone cuts out and the audio sounds a little off, different from the rest of the show.Story links:https://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2026-05-12/solferino-to-replace-nance-as-investigation-into-rpd-continueshttps://thenevadaindependent.com/article/washoe-county-school-board-selects-its-fourth-superintendent-in-6-yearshttps://thisisreno.com/2026/05/reno-city-council-data-center-moratorium-2/https://thebarberbrief.substack.com/p/reno-city-council-will-consider-ahttps://apnews.com/article/colorado-river-lake-mead-lake-powell-d94d5a36398d2a34be7e2c4d10ef1bf6This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this this episode of Ally Audio, we're focusing on spring travel and adventure as we all start spending a bit more time outdoors. Noah has a conversation with our Tahoe correspondent and contributor Kayla Anderson, who just published a new guide book to California’s state parks.Book link: https://www.moontravelguides.com/titles/jenna-blough/moon-best-of-california-state-parks/9798886471656/Author website: https://kaylaanderson.org/This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this episode of Ally Audio, Multimedia Director Alex Couraud chats with the Ally's reporter and Managing Editor Hannah Truby about the first story in her ongoing series, Who Controls the West?The series examines the people, companies and organizations that make decisions over how land and resources are used across the American West. Have ideas for the series? Email [email protected] show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this episode of Ally Audio, Multimedia Director Alex Couruad steps into the hosting chair to talk about a few updates on energy and climate policy in Nevada, as well as how federal actions are impacting life here.Then, Managing Editor Hannah Truby joins the show to talk about covering the latest No Kings rally in Reno, part of the largest single-day demonstration in American history.Story links:https://nevadacurrent.com/2026/03/31/nv-energys-peak-demand-charge-postponed-until-jan-1/https://19thnews.org/2026/04/pam-bondi-ousted-attorney-general/https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/nevada-is-suing-to-stop-trump-order-to-make-eligible-voter-lists-is-lombardo-looped-inThis show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this episode of Ally Audio, Noah talks about the latest on data centers in the region and some drama around the library board. Then, he adds context around last weekend’s No Kings rallies, and what getting to 3.5% participation would mean for the movement.To wrap up, Noah was recently interviewed on the Small Press, Big Ideas podcast where he got to talk about the future of journalism and how the Ally is working on solving some pretty challenging issues, and we share a snippet of that conversation.Story Links / Sources:https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/have-data-center-tax-breaks-helped-nevadas-economy-heres-what-we-foundhttps://thenevadaindependent.com/article/nevadans-get-few-details-into-data-centers-receiving-tax-breaks-and-it-might-be-illegal https://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2026-03-26/community-members-accuse-library-board-trustee-of-harassmentThis show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this episode of Ally Audio, Scott King is back in the co-host chair, joining Noah to talk the latest on the Washoe County School District Superintendent change, some updates from Lake Tahoe and an opportunity for the mining town of Tonopah.Then, the guys talk about the potential for drought and wildfire this season, before jumping into another round of Grocery Price Tracker.Story links and sources:https://www.washoeschools.net/trustees/board-of-trustees/board-meetings-calendar?cal_date=2026-04-24https://www.washoeschools.net/directory/communications-and-public-relations/wcsd-news-hub/news-release-post-page/~board/wcsd-home-page/post/washoe-county-school-district-announces-retirement-of-superintendent-joe-ernsthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/susanaenfieldhttps://thenevadaindependent.com/article/washoe-schools-superintendent-submits-resignation-less-than-2-years-after-hiringhttps://thenevadaindependent.com/article/indy-qa-an-exit-interview-with-outgoing-washoe-schools-leaderhttps://thenevadaindependent.com/article/washoe-county-school-board-terminates-embattled-superintendent-litigation-likely-to-followhttps://www.aasa.org/resources/resource/a-job-they-werent-overtly-seekinghttps://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-long-do-big-city-superintendents-typically-stick-around/2018/05https://calmatters.org/economy/2026/03/nevada-utility-to-lake-tahoe-find-electricity-elsewhere/https://www.nvenergy.com/cleanenergy/greenlink-nevadahttps://www.cpuc.ca.gov/rps/https://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2026-03-20/a-tahoe-nonprofit-is-using-storytelling-as-a-tool-for-solving-the-housing-crisishttps://tahoehousinghub.org/stories-updates/news/ This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this episode of Ally Audio, Multimedia Director Alex Couraud steps into the host chair to talk with long-time contributor Claire Carlson about what it's like on the ground in Minneapolis, and what the occupation of federal agents in the area can teach us about Nevada. Claire moved to Minneapolis a month before ICE agents stormed the city as part of Operation Metro Surge.Stories / Sources:https://sierranevadaally.org/2026/02/18/as-ice-agents-flood-minnesota-local-reporters-say-national-news-misses-the-mark/https://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2026-03-13/nevada-urges-snap-recipients-to-meet-work-requirements-before-may-1https://nevadacurrent.com/briefs/lombardo-breaks-silence-on-minneapolis-shooting/This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this edition of the show, we’re getting into some of the latest news headlines from around the region, including who has declared their intention to run for public office, ahead of Friday’s deadline for non-judicial races.Then, we’ll have a conversation with our Tahoe Contributor, Kayla Anderson about the community reaction in Truckee following the tragic avalanche that killed nine people in the backcountry last month.Story sources and links:https://thenevadaindependent.com/2026-candidate-filing-trackerhttps://www.nvsos.gov/elections/election-information/2026-election-informationhttps://archive.is/YxlO9 https://www.kolotv.com/2026/03/11/miller-resigns-nevada-commission-post/https://post.nv.gov/https://archive.is/W2T0sThis show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

The Sierra Nevada Ally is working on a mini-documentary project about the Biggest Little Bike Network, with the first part expected to be published in the spring.Our contributor and documentary filmmaker Richard Bednarski was recently interviewed by Ky Plaskon, the President of the Truckee Meadows Bicycle Alliance and host of the weekly show Bike Life, which airs on KWNK Community Radio, 97.7 FM in Reno.The two chatted about Reno biking and Part 2 of their conversation airs this Sunday at 5:30 p.m. on KWNK 97.7 FM and streaming live at kwnkradio.org. We were lucky enough to get that interview in advance, so we could share a bit with you all here, and encourage you to check out their full conversation this Sunday at 5:30 p.m. on KWNK.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this episode of Ally Audio, Noah is joined by the Ally's managing editor Hannah Truby to talk about Measure G, a local ballot measure in Truckee that was overwhelmingly passed by residents to build a new library. Not everyone is on board with the idea, and it leaves us wondering: what is the role of modern libraries and what does their future look like?Story links and sources:https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/mark-amodei-explains-his-surprise-announcement-to-retire-from-congress-this-yearhttps://ballotpedia.org/Mark_Amodeihttps://thenevadaindependent.com/article/womens-rights-group-sues-to-stop-nevada-school-sports-ballot-measurehttps://thenevadaindependent.com/article/lombardo-touted-womens-sports-measure-as-vote-getter-that-could-help-his-re-electionhttps://thenevadaindependent.com/article/lombardo-to-lead-2026-ballot-initiative-to-keep-transgender-athletes-out-of-female-sportshttps://archive.is/n3DVrhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/11/washoe-tribal-land-return-californiaThis show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

With the recent walkout by students across our region and the nation, we thought it'd be a good time to take a look at some of the more prominent youth movements throughout the country's history. The Ally's Managing Editor Hannah Truby joins the show to talk about five big movements led by young people.That and some local news headlines on this episode of Ally Audio.Stories discussed:https://archive.is/ixZRXhttps://calmatters.org/environment/water/2026/01/trumps-office-called-7-governors-to-d-c-for-colorado-river-talks-heres-what-california-said/https://knpr.org/show/knprs-state-of-nevada/2026-02-03/a-warm-dry-winter-drags-on-as-water-managers-negotiate-the-future-of-colorado-riverhttps://grist.org/indigenous/the-epa-wants-to-eliminate-one-of-the-few-ways-that-tribes-can-protect-their-waterhttps://thenevadaindependent.com/article/democrats-nudge-nevada-one-step-closer-to-hosting-first-2028-presidential-primaryhttps://www.npr.org/2020/02/22/808503311/sanders-projected-to-win-nevada-caucuses-solidifing-status-as-front-runnerThis show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this Ally Audio, Noah is joined by Multimedia Director and reporter Alex Couraud to talk immigration. For essentially the entire existence of America, immigration has been complicated, restrictive and exclusive. So, how does it work and what should we all know about it?Story links from this episode:https://sierranevadaally.org/2026/01/06/the-realities-of-our-rapidly-changing-immigration-landscape/https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/insurance-carriers-can-now-carve-out-wildfire-coverage-from-nevada-homeowner-policieshttps://www.thecentersquare.com/nevada/article_d1a4cda3-196d-4025-bcca-953a90a91bee.htmlhttps://www.the74million.org/zero2eight/the-high-cost-of-child-care-is-making-mothers-rethink-having-kids/https://www.mentalfloss.com/food/restaurants/best-restaurants-in-u-s-guy-fieriThis show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

In December, a group of Starbucks employees in Northern Nevada decided to join a national strike against the coffee giant, demanding higher wages, amid rising cost of living. We recently reported on the person who helped lead the strike at Reno's only unionized Starbucks location.On today's show, we hear from Lynn Lazaro who shared that story, and get into some recent news headlines from around the region.Story links:https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/most-nevada-ice-arrests-dont-happen-in-raids-heres-where-they-do-take-placehttps://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2026-01-09/court-dismisses-republican-candidates-lawsuit-against-our-center-washoe-countyhttps://mynews4.com/news/local/robert-beadles-confirms-he-hired-private-investigator-to-track-reno-mayor-hillary-schieveThis show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

As of Jan. 7, Sierra snow pack is at 91% of normal for this time of year, buoyed by more than usual snow in the Southern Sierra. For the Tahoe area, mountain snow pack is slightly lower, 89% of the normal amount by this date. The mountains are seeing precipitation, but with warmer temperatures, it's falling as rain. What does the late, and warmer, start to the snow season mean for the region, local businesses and more? We turn to our environmental contributor Claire Carlson who joins Ally Audio to talk about her latest story and what she found out.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

Together one more time in 2025, the Ally team takes a final look back at some of our favorite stories from the past year in this special episode of Ally Audio. We talk about our grocery price tracker, and coverage of the impact of USAID cuts at home, what environmental agency cuts could look like, and water releases in California earlier this year.This work is only possible thanks to your financial support. Give now during our NewsMatch campaign and every new donation up to $1,000 is matched through Dec. 31.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

As we continue wrapping up another successful year at the Sierra Nevada Ally, the team gets together to chat about some of our favorite stories in this special episode of Ally Audio. This time, we talk about our reporting on vulnerable residents, including rural, immigrant, and religious communities.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

This essay was originally published in Orion, a magazine on nature and culture, and a portion of that is being republished here with the author's permission. Read the entire essay at Orion Magazine's website.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

In this special episode of Ally Audio, the team gets together to talk about some of our favorite stories from the past year. We talk solitary confinement, the Nevada Black Legislative Caucus, data centers, and a rejection of a proposal from elementary school students in Truckee.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this week’s show, Noah and Scott are back talking about the latest on the John Doe case surrounding an unnamed individual who paid to track Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve, and preview an upcoming story looking at a flood mitigation project in Reno.Then they dive more into the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which has recently made some recommended changes around vaccines that have been adopted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this week's Ally Audio, Noah and Scott talk about how Nevada agencies are recovering after a recent cyberattack, and who has announced a run for local or statewide office, before getting into how the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is causing uncertainty around vaccine recommendations and availability.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this week's Ally Audio, Noah and Scott talk about the recent settlement between a mining company and a Nevada rancher, before getting into how Nevada water systems are looking after another summer.And the guys ponder what they might name their hot air balloon if they were to pilot one.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

Hear two poems from Dani Putney, who is performing at this weekend's Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this week’s show, Noah and Multimedia Manager Alex Couraud get into some of the latest news around the ransomware attack against the state of Nevada, and provide some updates about forest lands and the Colorado River.Then reporter and Managing Editor Hannah Truby joins the show to talk all about our her new series looking at the impact of solitary confinement in Nevada and beyond.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this week’s show, Scott and Noah talk about Nevada's status as a “sanctuary state” and the latest water updates from the Colorado River. Then, we get into the details around the ongoing threats of mid-decade redistricting happening in California, following similar moves in Texas.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this week’s show, Hannah Truby jumps into the co-chair. Noah and Hannah talk about efforts to save Mono Lake, and recent unionization successes in southern Nevada. Then, we talk about the use and history of the Freedom of Information Act, before welcoming the Ally's summer intern, Daisy Gomez onto the show.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this week’s show, Noah and Scott talk about how the One, Big, Beautiful Bill is impacting energy in Nevada, and talk tourism declines in Las Vegas, before getting into some of the history of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.Then, Managing Editor Hannah Truby joins the show to talk about some really fantastic community stories she’s working on.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this week’s show, Noah and Scott talk about some of the local and state races that are starting to form in Nevada, the state of public media in the Silver State, and then at the role of the Federal Reserve and its dual mandate to control unemployment and inflation.We also talk about Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve's new sunscreen company, Spooge.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this week’s show, Noah is joined by Multimedia Director Alex Couraud. They talk about the latest in the Reno High vandalism case, and give some more updates on how the One Big, Beautiful Bill could impact Nevada – including for nuclear downwinders.And then to wrap up, they play another round of Grocery Price Tracker!This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this week’s show, Noah and Scott are back to talk about some of the provisions in the newly-passed One Big, Beautiful Bill, and specifically what that means for Nevada.Then, the guys get into a bit of the history behind the agency in the news a lot these days, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or I.C.E.We may also mention Joey Chestnut's impressive victory at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

Listen to the latest in the new poetic form, the Cadralor, invented and read by Dr. Lori Howe.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this edition of Ally Audio, Noah and Scott talk about the inaugural Northern Nevada Heat Summit, before diving into the details around the recent groundbreaking ruling by the Supreme Court limiting a federal judge’s ability to provide a check on executive orders. It all stems from the interpretation of the 14th Amendment, and it is significant.Then, contributor Mike Escobar joins the show to talk about a recent profile he did of a local veteran, as part of an ongoing series to highlight the diversity of veteran voices in our region.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this edition of Ally Audio, Noah and Scott talk about some new laws taking effect in July in Nevada, the latest on the Athletics' ballpark in Las Vegas, and then get into some of the impacts of the first law signed by president Donald Trump in his second term in office.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

In this edition of Ally Audio, Noah and Scott chat about some of the bills vetoed by Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, as he sets a new record for the number of bills vetoed from one legislative session.Then, a brief history of the use of military troops to quell protests and riots domestically, in the wake of ongoing protests and military presence in Los Angeles.We wrap up with our favorite (and only) game on Ally Audio: Grocery Price Tracker! The latest numbers are in for May and we're quizzing Scott on his knowledge of current prices of some essential items.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

In this edition of Ally Audio, it’s Sine Die, and Noah and Scott look at the end of the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session and check in on the bills we’ve been tracking on the show.Plus, a federal court has blocked President Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs using an emergency powers law. We look into the history and context around that law, the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act.Then, our civics reporter Alex Couraud brings us an audio story looking at the newly created Muslim American Heritage Month in Nevada.Note: No show next week. We'll be back in two weeks.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

There are an estimated 2 billion Muslims worldwide and Islam is the second largest religion in the world. Yet many Muslims in the United States suffer from religious discrimination, their faith often misunderstood or overlooked.Join civics reporter Alex Couraud as she dives into the rich culture of Muslim Americans in Nevada on the cusp of the passage of AB278, a bill that would dedicate the month of July to Muslim heritage.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

In this edition of Ally Audio, Scott and Noah dig into the latest compromise that stripped a controversial public lands provision from the budget reconciliation bill being considered in Congress, talk about Governor Joe Lombardo’s early veto on a ballot drop box measure, and take a fresh look at a food insecurity bill being considered in the Nevada Assembly.Then, the guys look into the history and process of budget reconciliation.And can anyone listening help Noah figure out how to effectively take the pit out of cherries?This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

In this edition of Ally Audio, we take another trip to Carson City, as lawmakers have just weeks before Sine Die, as the session ends on June 2. We’ll talk about the latest from the statehouse with our civics reporter Alex Couraud.Scott and Noah also give the details and history on the Temporary Protected Status program, in light of the Supreme Court's decision to support the Trump administration's actions to remove TPS protections for Venezuela.We’re also checking in on a campaign promise to see if grocery prices are going down in the second Trump term.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

In this edition of Ally Audio, we give some updates from Carson City and discuss a couple of bills being considered by legislators.Then, we’ll talk about how a push to transfer public lands in Nevada is on the table again.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

After a couple weeks off, we’re back with a new episode of Ally Audio. Noah can't find his microphones yet from his move, but we soldier on with an update from Carson City and the 2025 Legislative Session.Then, we’ll get into some of the context and significance around the first 100 days of a presidential administration.Finally, our civics reporter Alex Couraud joins the show to chat more about what she’s seeing in the state capital and what she’s working on.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this week’s show, Noah and Scott look into some legislative and legal updates from Nevada, including the latest on the John Doe case revolving around a GPS tracking device used to follow two northern Nevada politicians. Then, they get into some of the history around the use of tariffs.Contributor Richard Bednarski joins the show to talk about the economic and environmental debate around data centers, before we wrap up by quizzing Scott on the latest prices of grocery items.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this edition of Ally Audio, we’re looking into the protests taking place around the country where millions of people are taking to the streets to denounce the actions taken by the Trump administration.We’ll also address how tariffs from the Trump administration might compromise Governor Joe Lombardo’s housing development efforts.Then, we’ll chat with our contributor Hannah Truby about reporting from protests, what to expect and how to prepare.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this week's episode, Noah and Scott break down the public financing of the Grand Sierra Resort's arena project, and talk about the long and complicated history of the filibuster, as U.S. Senator Cory Booker addresses the floor in a record-breaking speech lasting more than 25 hours.Then, civics reporter Alex Couraud joins the show to discuss the latest from the Nevada Legislative Session.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this week's episode, Noah and Scott give you some updates on local government, including risks facing Lake Tahoe. Then, they talk about the importance of Medicaid to Nevada.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this edition of Ally Audio, Noah and Scott have some updates from Carson City, and get into some of the latest actions from the Trump Administration. They're also talking about an Assembly Bill that encourages what’s known as “regenerative agriculture,” by farmers and ranchers in the state.Then reporter Richard Bednarski will join the show to talk about some of his recent reporting about the city of Sparks. The city is busy, as it’s looking to get a hold of some federal land for residential development AND potentially build a toll road in the northern part of town. We also talk about his love of drone photography and how to use drones to tell better stories.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this week's Ally Audio, Noah and Scott give an update on the activity in Carson City, then talk about the latest report coming out of Sparks - a city which is struggling to keep pace with its population growth and is seeking support at the federal level to unlock more lands from the federal government.Then, we hear from our newest contributor Brooke Hess about a documentary she made where she followed the 1,000-mile trek salmon take to the sea, and the challenges facing them along the way.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this edition of Ally Audio, Noah and Scott talk about a new toll road proposal in Sparks, and the impact of the federal worker purge on Nevada and our public lands. The guys also get into Nevada potentially joining into wildfire compacts to help prepare for disaster in the face of cuts to federal funding.And before we get too far into March, we’re going to take some time to look back on February’s Black History Month and a celebration that took place in Nevada’s capital city with a special audio report from civics correspondent Alex Couraud.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

Despite efforts from the Trump administration to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Black History Month celebrations are underway at the state capital. As the Sierra Nevada Ally's Alex Couraud reports, the events are shining a message of hope and resilience during tumultuous times. This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this edition of Ally Audio, Noah and Scott talk about new legislation being discussed in the Nevada Legislature and the original governmental efficiency department. Then, contributor Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas joins the show to talk about immigration, and a local study that used volunteer citizens to help collect data on extreme heat.We also have updated data on grocery prices, so we’ll share a bit about whether we’re seeing prices go up or down on a few essential items.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this edition of Ally Audio, Noah and Scott talk about Nevada’s day of protest at the capitol building, part of a nationwide day of protests, with civics reporter, Alex Couraud.We also talk a bit about some findings from a study that looked into how heat is different in different parts of the community. In some ways, it’s no surprise, but the study also relied heavily on volunteer citizen scientists.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.

On this edition of Ally Audio, Noah and Scott talk about some of the latest news and updates from the legislature in Carson City, explore a potential moratorium on data centers in Reno, and look at the impact of immigration on the state of Nevada.Nevada Know Your Rights: Guidelines for interacting with police and immigration agents (from the Nevada Attorney General's Office): https://ag.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/agnvgov/Content/Issues/Nevada%20Know%20Your%20Rights%20Immigration%20(Individuals).pdf Sources for this episode:https://lasvegassun.com/news/2025/feb/03/changes-to-public-school-component-of-lombardos-re/ https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/five-bills-implement-the-nevada-budget-heres-whats-in-themhttps://thenevadaindependent.com/article/its-a-long-time-coming-nevada-assembly-switches-to-gender-neutral-titles http://www.ourtownreno.com/our-stories-1/2025/1/18/keystone-data-center-gets-new-permit-approval-despite-community-opposition https://thebarberbrief.substack.com/p/public-discussions-of-adus-the-sign https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/data-centers-and-servers https://map.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/locations/nevada/#:~:text=Nevada,-Download%20PDF&text=Nevada%20has%20a%20sizable%20immigrant,extensive%20contributions%20that%20benefit%20all https://www.cato.org/briefing-paper/immigrant-native-consumption-means-tested-welfare-entitlement-benefits-2020https://nevadacurrent.com/briefs/lombardo-says-exorbitant-amount-of-timemass-deportations-not-an-appropriate-policy/https://www.bls.gov/regions/mid-atlantic/data/averageretailfoodandenergyprices_usandwest_table.htmThis show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.