State of Nevada
Airs on 88.9 FM, Wednesday at 9 a.m. with a 6 p.m. rebroadcast
About the show
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.
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Full Episodes
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Meter price hikes in Las Vegas' Arts District draw protest, a forthcoming book from Nevada politico Jon Ralston explores the life (and legacy) of Sen. Harry Reid, and local animal shelters continue to face overcrowding. All that and more in the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada. -
Midterms and more await in 2026, UC Davis researchers' high-altitude science, and Nevada's film industry prepares for a big new year. All that and more in the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.
Segments
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There’s no shortage of what to see, hear, and do at any time in Nevada. Here are some highlighted cultural events for the week starting January 21. -
Researchers have been excavating for the truth of Indigenous slavery in the Western Hemisphere. Thousands have already been identified, many more are yet to come. -
With the holidays having ended just a couple weeks ago, and Southern Nevada's community cat breeding season on the horizon, the region's ongoing problem of pet shelter overcrowding is only likely to worsen. -
Rate hikes, $4/hr private lots, and more meters on the way have angered business owners, employees, and patrons alike. -
For decades, Nevadans have turned to Jon Ralston, CEO of the Nevada Independent, for political analysis. His new book, The Game Changer, explores the life and career of the late Sen. Harry Reid. -
There’s no shortage of what to see, hear, and do at any time in Nevada. Here are some highlighted cultural events for the week starting January 14.
