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Has it been a minute since you heard a thought-provoking conversation about culture? Brittany Luse wants to help. Each week, she takes the things everyone's talking about and, in conversation with her favorite creators, tastemakers, and experts, gives you new ways to think about them. Beyond the obvious takes. Because culture doesn't happen by accident. If you can't get enough, try It's Been a Minute Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plu ...
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A local news stream from the KUNR Public Radio newsroom and regional partners.
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Come along with us, as we take a ride into the world of Alternative Music. During this show, we are going to feed the musical appetite of the many that claim Alternative Rock as the music of their generation. We'll explore history, dig deep, have fun, and even talk to your favorite bands about their influences. Alternative Affairs is the best podcast for Alternative Music talk, news, and interviews. We're excited to share your fan experiences in each of our full feature episodes. Host, Jason ...
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Politics is broken. How do we fix it? Armando Iannucci and Anoosh Chakelian meet policy makers, activists, special guests and actual, real-life *people* impacted by political failures to ask: can politics be different? Armando Iannucci is the renowned satirist, broadcaster, writer and director behind hit shows including Veep, The Thick of It, and The Day Today. He was the co-creator of the long-running comedy character Alan Partridge. His movies include In The Loop (2009), The Death of Stali ...
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In recent years, vinyl records have become the biggest selling format of physical media, and Gen Z has been a force in boosting their popularity. In Reno, one store is seeing the impact these young people are having.Por Nick Stewart
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Podcast and social media influencers have become important campaign stops for political hopefuls. But what kind of voters are the candidates courting? And what does the popularity of these interviews say about the growing political power of the influencer? Brittany is joined by Slate staff writer Luke Winkie for NBC News tech and culture reporter K…
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Despite postponing a planned rally at a casino due to the Davis Fire in Reno, Democratic vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz made two stops on Monday afternoon.Por Lucia Starbuck
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Who will win today's cage match? Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places. This episode Brittany lands in Birmingham, Alabama, and debates with Gulf States Newsroom sports & culture report…
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The Great Reno Balloon Race takes flight through Sunday. This year’s theme is Women in Aviation. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck flew with a local pilot to learn what that means to her.Por Lucia Starbuck
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It's September, which means millions of young learners across the country are dusting off their backpacks and heading back to school. But a new study from Gallup and The Walton Family Foundation has shown that students are less engaged, and feel less challenged than last year, and about half of them have no plans to get a Bachelor's degree right af…
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Who will win today's cage match? Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places. This episode Brittany lands in Concord, New Hampshire, the Granite State, and debates with New Hampshire Public R…
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Decades of drought and overpumping are draining groundwater tables across the West. Now, some states are buying farmers’ water rights to free up supplies – and plenty of farmers are ready to sell.Por Kaleb Roedel
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The race for lithium is heating up in Nevada. There are more than 80 lithium projects proposed for the state's public lands, but our arid environment comes with limitations.Por Sydney Peerman
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Conservation groups say they intend to sue the federal government if it doesn’t take steps to protect the world’s smallest rabbit, which is found across the Mountain West.Por Kaleb Roedel
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After Chappell Roan posted about how some fans have been making her feel unsafe, there's been speculation around whether the singer is really 'cut out to be a pop star.' But are the critiques fair? Brittany sits down with Kelsey McKinney, who wrote about the controversy for Defector, and Dr. Mel Stanfill, author of Fandom is Ugly. They discuss mode…
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It's been 21 years since Starbucks debuted the first pumpkin spice latte in 2003. Since then, it's become a cultural phenomenon greater than itself: it's shorthand for fall, for basicness, for femininity, and even for white culture. In this episode from last year, we explore why the PSL became so powerful — and how food trends garner so much meanin…
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Construction of a new school in a remote Nevada tribal community is on hold after failing to get any bids.Por Bert Johnson
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The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe will use $17 million to strengthen parts of the lower Truckee River bank along with other flood mitigation projects. The money is from an agreement with the Truckee River Flood Management Authority.Por Lucia Starbuck
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As the dust settles on the DNC, host Brittany Luse takes a look at the challenges facing a group of progressive democrats commonly known as "The Squad." Incumbent Reps. Cori Bush in Missouri and Jamaal Bowman in New York lost their seats this summer to candidates whose campaigns received funding from pro-Israel PACs. Brittany is joined by POLITICO …
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A small freshwater fish may be listed under the Endangered Species Act, according to a proposal submitted on Aug. 7 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The FWS is seeking public comment to determine its protection status.Por Sydney Peerman
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Who will win today's cage match? Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places. This episode Brittany lands in San Francisco, California, the Bay Area, and debates with KQED reporters Pendarvis…
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Secretary Buttigieg: U.S. cities need transportation infrastructure resilient to climate change
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Climate change is putting pressure on trails, bridges and roads across the West. The Mountain West News Bureau spoke this week with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about federal efforts to help address the issue.Por Kaleb Roedel
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Who will win today's cage match? Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out who and what are the most influential things from those places. This episode Brittany lands in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, the Twin Cities, and debates with Minnesota Public …
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Ever since Minnesota governor and Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz called Republicans "weird," we've seen other Democrats embrace this name-calling strategy and deploy it in interviews and in memes online. We've also seen Republicans lobbing the "weird" moniker right back at Democrats. To get into how "weird" this all is, Brittany chat…
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A 650-acre wildfire along eastbound Interstate 80 near the California-Nevada border remains uncontained as of Monday afternoon, according to fire officials.Por Maria Palma
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Nighttime temperatures are rising more rapidly than daytime temperatures — Nevadans are feeling the heat more than most.Por Lucia Starbuck
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Now that we're in the dog days of summer, host Brittany Luse wants to know - do we have a song of the summer this year? According to NPR Music reporter Sidney Madden and NPR Music host, writer and editor Stephen Thompson, there isn't one song - but many songs. "We are more disparate than ever, that's why it's hard to chart a single song right now,"…
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What does Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ selected running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, mean for Nevadans?Por Lucia Starbuck
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Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar is taking action after the Washoe County Commission initially voted against certifying recount election results. Although it’s now resolved, he wants clarity for the future. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck spoke with him last week to learn more.Por Lucia Starbuck
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Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris entered the presidential race, things changed. Her campaign almost immediately started framing the election as: Harris, the former prosecutor - vs. Trump the felon. And that word - "felon" - is one that our friends over at NPR's Code Switch have been thinking a lot about since former President Trump was convi…
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Tahoe Regional Planning Agency runs several projects to combat invasive species threatening the lake
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The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has several projects in place to manage invasive species in Lake Tahoe. These species can disrupt the natural ecosystems and diminish lake clarity.Por Sydney Peerman
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With Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic nominee for the presidential race, young Democrats are feeling energized again – and there’s one factor that has really made an impact.Por Nick Stewart
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Last month, Washoe County commissioners temporarily refused to certify an election recount. Experts say their vote was the result of almost four years of election denialism.Por Bert Johnson
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From the attempted assassination of former President Trump, to President Biden dropping out of the election, and VP Kamala Harris stepping up... The news these past few weeks has been buck wild. And the energy online is similarly unhinged. But what do most people get wrong when they try to interpret the latest explosion of political memes? And what…
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Cortez Masto, Rounds introduce bill to help tribal law enforcement access electronic evidence
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On July 30, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced the bipartisan Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act. The legislation will make it easier for tribal law enforcement to access electronic evidence.Por Maria Palma
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A new Peruvian restaurant is Reno Public Market’s latest addition. Meet the family behind the restaurant.Por Maria Palma
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A few thousand people rallied in Reno on Tuesday in support of JD Vance, former President Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick.Por Lucia Starbuck
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It seems like there are countless streamers these days – there's Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, Max, Peacock, Roku, just to name a few. Still, success and profit remain elusive to even some of the biggest in the biz. However there is one smaller streamer that seems to have found a path to prosperity: Dropout. In this encore episode, IBAM host Brittany…
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This is the first year the Olympics have gender parity between men's and women's teams - but does it mean gender equity? ESPN writer Katie Barnes and Rose Eveleth, host of NPR and CBC's Tested, join Brittany to discuss the barriers that women athletes still face - from men-only categories to women-only sex testing. And later - in recent years, you …
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