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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What to expect from Nevada's gubernatorial election, and a closer look at the dangers facing Latin music amid immigration crackdowns. All that and more on the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada. -
A UNLV Med School researcher gives the facts behind Nevada's high rates of deaths from traffic accidents, and we dive into the causes and solutions of a recent rash of murders in Nevada's prisons. All that and more on the latest episode of KNPR's State of Nevada.
Segments
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There is still more than a year until voters cast a ballot in the 2026 midterms, but it looks like the campaign cycle is officially underway in Nevada. -
The Summerlin South Little League team made history in August by becoming the first team from Nevada to win the U.S. Championship. Since then, it’s been a whirlwind few weeks for the team. -
In Nevada, as much as one-tenth of the state's entire prison population is currently in solitary confinement, but there's growing concern over its efficacy. -
Spanish language music is popular and big business but feeling the effects of immigration crackdownsIncreased Immigration crackdowns are having an impact on Spanish-language live performances as performer visas are being revoked. This is having a significant economic impact on local communities. -
State of Nevada producer Mike Prevatt highlights arts and culture events for the week -
The just-released movie continues the filmmaker's ascent that began with the revered 2024 work 'Strange Darling.'
