Nevada Outlook: Recent Episodes
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Socktober is back for another year in Reno. Organizer Sue Babbs joins the show to talk about how you can put new or unused socks, underwear or bras to good use as we approach the holiday season.
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October is the perfect time to visit the Comstock in Virginia City. Todd Tuttle, Tourism Director, talks about the upcoming Outhouse Races, Hauntober events and Mark Twain Day.
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KOLO 8 Meteorologist Lindsey Matherly was one of several people inducted into the Nevada Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame last month. Hear her experience at the ceremony and how she came to Reno from Medford, Oregon.
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A local rock band is looking to go big, but they need your help. Join Peter Hansen as he talks about the roots of "Charity Kiss," based in Reno, and how you can help grow their music. Also, stay tuned to hear "Watch Me Bleed" and "Death of a Rockstar," two tracks from their debut album "Slackademic."
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The City of Reno is launching a pilot program, aimed at creating "defensible space" in the Ward 2 neighborhood. Environmental Services Manager Suzanne Groneman joins the show to discuss the partnership with GreenVibe Works and how they plan on involving at-risk youth to cut down on firestarters in the neighborhood.
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Child Passenger Safety Week is September 21st through the 27th, raising awareness for one of the most common forms of child fatalities across Nevada and the U.S. Dr. Jessica Jermakian, Senior Vice President, Vehicle Research at Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, joins the show to break down the data of child deaths in Nevada and to offer tips on properly fastening your child in a car seat.
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Bust out your fedoras and red dancing shoes! The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northern Nevada is hosting it's "Red Shoe Gala" on Saturday, September 20th, at the Renaissance Hotel.
Join Brooke Westlake as she details how they'll go back to the Roarin' 20s with this fundraiser, all meant for helping sick children. Oh, and she even gives you a secret speakeasy password!
To sign up for a table:
Log on to rmhcnnevada.org, call 775-322-4663 and ask for Brooke, or click the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/red-shoe-gala-flappers-fedoras-tickets-1378025073089?
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After Congress failed to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act, supported by Representative Dina Titus and Senators Catherine Cortez-Masto and Jacky Rosen, Nevadans could face an increase in childcare costs. Casey Peeks with the Center for American Progress joins the show to forecast how the bill's death could affect families in Northern Nevada.
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Labor Day means more than just a day off work or school. Members with the NNCLC are bringing back LaborFest to introduce young minds to the trade sector and to offer those looking for work a chance to make connections. Hear more from NNCLC's Wendy Colburne and Alex Goff.
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Michael Lamma, COO and EVP of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, joins the show to break down the amount of national and local suicide deaths each year, what we can do to look out for people struggling with suicidal thoughts, and some stigmas surrounding it. This is in time for National Suicide Awareness Month in September.
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The Best in the West Rib Cook-Off is coming up at the Nugget in Sparks. Hear more on this year's concert lineup, vendors and what judges will look for in this year's competition with Marketing Manager Luis Sosa.
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Looking for a fun night of poker? Maybe you want to get into some construction equipment? Now you can for a great cause. Brigette Cole with NNCCF talks about some of their upcoming events and how you can raise funds for children battling cancer.
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We're less than a week away from the annual Reno-Tahoe CityFest at San Rafael Regional Park. Mike Alger has all the details on headlining performances, action sports demonstrations and attractions for the whole family.
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The current housing market is leaving Nevadans feeling like homeownership is unreachable. That may not be the case, though. Michael Butchko with Neighborworks America has everything you need to know when buying a home in the current market.
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Calling all local actors! V&T Railway Commission is putting on a production of "The Polar Express" this November and they are looking for anyone interested in playing several roles. It's a great way to get into the acting business, earn some money and boost your resume. Hear more about the roles and the show itself with Commission Representative Carla Wilson.
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Reno city officials break down the Ridge Fire, Hot August Nights, recent storm impacts, and SB 319.
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Reno's Corporate Challenge is back this fall after a decade-long hiatus. Recreation Coordinator Camille Porter talks about how businesses can take part and what led to the return of the competition.
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It's a new era in Douglas County as area officials broke ground on the new justice center Friday morning. Hear comments from the news conference in this week's episode.
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The Comstock will come alive in August with several events planned. Those include "Show N' Shines" as part of Hot August Nights, Camel Races, and the Virginia City Motorcycle Round-up! Hear more about these events with Tourism Director Todd Tuttle.
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This week, Reno Assistant City Manager Ashley Turney and Management Assistant Melissa Hafey broke down the seven new historic markers implemented across the area.
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Increased fees have led to the cancellation of the 2025 Reno Garlic Fest. Event producer Melissa Williams joins the show to break down those fee hikes and what organizers are doing to bring it back in 2026.
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Changes are coming to the development agreement at Palisades Tahoe. What are the next steps? COO Amy Ohran joins us to give us more details.
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Kids are out of school for the summer, but while some are relaxing by the pool, others are searching for their next meal. Major Randy Hartt with the Salvation Army - Reno talks about how community involvement can help feed hungry children over the summer months.
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The Sparks Centennial 12U All-Star team is headed to Henderson to fight for a state championship, but lack of funding could put a backwards "K" on their trip. Hear from team parent Korine Viehweg as she talks about how they plan on raising the necessary money and how you can help.
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Hear from Sparks firefighters and city council members, RTC, and The Nugget Casino as they get ready for the 25th anniversary of "Star-Spangled Sparks."
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Tasked with redesigning Locomotion Plaza in Downtown Reno, Philadelphia-born artist Brad Carney breaks down what influenced his art.
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Big things are coming to Nevada Wolfpack athletics. Athletics Director Stephanie Rempe breaks down how student-athletes can get paid directly, turf projects on two campus fields and progress on the GSR arena project.
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Invasive golden mussels are making their way into Nevada. Dennis Zabaglo with TRPA tells us how to prevent them from coming onto your boats.
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Sleeping in cars is a crime in the Reno-Sparks area. However, Tana Springmeyer-Weber with the SLOT Program looks to secure safe spaces to allow homeless people to sleep in their vehicles with no negative consequences.
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The future of bighorn sheep near Walker Lake is at stake. Mel Belding, a wildlife advocate and former Director of Nevada Bighorns Unlimited, talks about what needs done to protect them... and to protect drivers.
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Graduates of the RenoWorks+ program were honored at city hall with a graduation ceremony. Vice Mayor Kathleen Taylor played a pivotal role in getting the program started.
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Reno City Council's Naomi Duerr on the approval of funds for the Virginia Range Trail and Author Jessica Carew Kraft on her new book, Why We Need to be Wild.
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Deborah Michanie Sonnino describes life in Israel as the war continues with Hamas in Gaza
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Daniella Sonnino interviews Fanny Curtat with the Van Gogh Experience and Kenny Larrieu with the Tahoe Environmental Research Center
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Daniella Sonnino speaks with Kirsten Lynch of Families for a Future about their campaign against pollution.Â
Also, a discussion with Jamie Royce Gome of Living with Fire about how to cope with smoke from local fires this Summer.Â
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Danelia Sonnino talks with RPD officer Michael Browett about the increase in motorcycle crash deaths in our area. Plus, a visit with Melissa Gilbert of Reno Food Systems about their "Be Bee Friendly" Campaign
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Daniela Sonnino checks-in with Kathleen Kuo of Nevada Humanities to discuss their partnership with Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation and the "Humanities in Nature' Program.Â
Also, Melissa Gilbert with Reno Food Systems shares details on their "Be Bee Friendly" Campaign
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Daniela Sonnino talks with Jon Yuspa about the Memorial Day Community Coffee event at the Atlantis and the importance of Honor Flight Nevada
Also, Wink Martindale joins Daniela to discuss his show "An Evening with Wink Martindale" at the National Automobile Museum June 2nd.Â
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Daniela Sonnino talks about wild horses with the Reno City Council's Naomi Duerr. An important zoom meeting to discuss the horses takes place on Monday, May 16th.
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Daniela Sonnino is joined by Truckee Meadows Community College President Dr Karin Hilgersom as TMCC celebrates it's 50th anniversary
Also, a visit with Amy Dewitt Smith of The Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada
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Kathleen Kuo with Nevada Humanities speaks to Daniela Sonnino about their collaboration with Truckee Meadows Parks foundation about the "Discover your Parks Series" Also, A visit from Sparks City Councilman Kris Dahir with details on a matching grant given for the Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza at the Sparks Marina.
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Jim Fannin is joined by Erin Hildreth of Responsibility.org about pandemic drinking habits and parents allowing kids to drink with them.Â
Plus, Daniela Sonnino has a discussion with Patty Moen of the NV Division of Environmental Protection about minimizing food waste.Â
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Violet Richards with Reno Rodeo talks with Daniella Sonnino about their Kids art contest and "Kids Day".
Also, Jim Fannin talks with the CEO of Reno based Dragonfly, Dr. Denis Pharis a leader in lithium ion batteries.
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This week; KOH's Daniela Sonnino has a conversation with Keirsten Traychock of Thrive Wellness about Stress Awareness Month
Also; Jim Fannin talks with the CEO of Howard's Appliances, John Riddle about disruptions in the business because of covid, inflation, and supply chain issues, and the current recovery.
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Daniela Sonnino has a discussion with Patty Moen of the NV Division of Environmental Protection about minimizing food waste.Â
Plus, Jim Fannin is joined by Erin Hildreth of Responsibility.org about pandemic drinking habits and parents allowing kids to drink with them.Â
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Daniela Sonnino speaks with Eric Edelstein with the Reno Aces talking about going tobacco and vape free this season at Greater NV Field.Â
Also, a conversation with Chuck Fuschillo Jr. President of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, about a statewide conference on Dementia for Nevada Residents coming up in April. Jim Fannin brings you the details.Â
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Daniela Sonnino speaks with Will Fasset about the Adventure Risk Challenge camp for teens in Truckee and Yosemite.
Plus, one of Tahoe's most notorious criminals, Hank the Tank. His story as told by Ann Bryant of the Bear League.
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This week, Daniela Sonnino speaks with Ashley Sanchez at the Nevada Department of Wildlife about big game tags.Â
Also, a conversation with Will Fasset at the Adventure Risk Challenge camp for teens in Truckee and Yosemite Â
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This weekend, Daniela Sonnino catches up with Ann Bryant of the Bear League to get an update on Hank the Tank. Â
Also, high desert gardening classes offer by UC Davis with Allison Toy from UC Davis.Â
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Daniela Sonnino speaks with Josh Leavitt about their new venture in Reno to bring start ups and the tech world together.
Also, a conversation with Fayth Ross of the NV Children's Cancer Foundation discuss the 17th annual Shave for the Brave coning up in March.Â
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This week, Daniela Sonnino speaks with Kirsten Traychock of Thrive wellness talking about senior mental health. Plus, a conversation with Jenny Lesieutre at the Bureau of Land Management informs us about their upcoming wild horse adoption.Â
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Daniela Sonnino speaks with comedian Lewis Black ahead of his "Off the Rails" tour, coming to Reno. Plus, a conversation with George Coombs of the Reno Rodeo with a run down of this year's events.Â
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Jim Fannin talks with Tom Wagenlander of AARP Wish of a Lifetime program, that connects seniors experiencing social isolation with Girl Scouts. Plus, Daniela Sonnino is joined by Dr Tracy Biondi of Prominence Health to discuss Covid variants and latest pandemic surge in Nevada
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Daniela Sonnino talks with Randy Kennedy at the Nugget, about the economic impacts of the return of events ion Northern Nevada
KOH's Jim Fannin speaks with Mark Steber, a tax expert from Jackson Hewitt about changes this tax season.Â
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This week Daniela Sonnino speaks with Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong about keeping your packages safe when shopping, and other winter crime tips.
Plus, a conversation with Lisa Lee of Advocates to End Domestic Violence about new free support groups in Carson City
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Daniela Sonnino speaks with Shari Davis of Travel Nevada talking about grant money to promote travel to rural areas of Nevada.
Plus, a conversation with Dr. Geoff Shladow with the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center about research conducted at Lake Tahoe and the center this year
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There's a new meat processing facility in Carson City, Daniela Sonnino catches up with the owner, Karin Sinclair.Â
Plus, Daniela speaks with Dr. Traci Biondi of Prominence Health talk about Covid variants, and how and why we get them.
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Daniela Sonnino speaks with Mike Rodreguez of NV energy and gets some tips to save money this winter. Plus, a conversation with detective Kevin Murray with Carson City Sheriff's on social media fraud
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Daniela Sonnino speaks with Britta Clark of the Better Business Bureau about the 12 scams of the holidays Plus, Ron Benner with the Building Trades Council talking about the demand for construction apprentices in Nevada
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A conversion with Detective Kevin Murry with Carson City Sheriff's office about avoiding social media fraud.
Also, Â Daniela Sonnino speaks with Dr. Tierra Curry of the Center For Biological Diversity about 23 species possibly being delisted due to extinction.
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Nevada Department of Wildlife's Aaron Meier talks with Daniela Sonnino about storing your boat and the boating safety education course.
Jim Fannin talks with Amy Dodson with "Hire Heroes USA" and Matthew Veen of Navy Federal Credit Union. The topic is careers that are a good fit for veterans and their spouses.
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Daniela Sonnino speaks with Mike Rodriguez from NV Energy about how to keep safe and save you money on your heating bills this winter.Â
Jim Fannin talks with Krish Ramakrishnan, Co-Founder, Executive Chairman, and Chief Innovator and Strategist of BlueJeans by Verizon-- about the future of telemedicine and wellness apps--
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Kathy McGathey with the Veteran's Guest House talks with Daniela Sonnino about their Army/Navy game raffle coming up Nov 1st.
Plus, the coronavirus pandemic is causing an epidemic of loneliness and social isolation among adults, carrying with it significant health and emotional risks, according to a new report from AARP Foundation. Jim Fannin talkes with Lisa Marsh Ryerson, President of the AARP Foundation.
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Daniella Sonnino speaks with Dr. Tierra Curry of the Center For Biological Diversity about 23 species possibly being delisted due to extinction.
Also, a conversion with Detective Kevin Murry with Carson City Sheriff's office about avoiding social media fraud.
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Daniella speaks with Jacob Ricks of Carson Tahoe Health about a vehicle they received as a donation for their mental health outreach services.
Plus, you can immerse yourself in the rich history of the Comstock with The Virginia City with the Adventure Pass!
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Daniela Sonnino talks with Brooke Westlake about the Women in Cannabis Expo. The event features 35 speakers with insider knowledge about the growing industry.
Jim Fannin speaks with Kevin Kuhlman of the National Federation of Independent Businesses. they are working against proposed tax cuts, and have problems with the "Human Infrastructure" portion of the President's infrastructure plan.
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Daniella Sonnino speaks with Felipe Guittierez about a Truckee Meadows Community College art exhibit that centers around the cost of war.
Also, a conversation with Kim Young of The Children's Cabinet about a $100,000 donation from Google to the Washoe County School District to assist mental health assesment.Â
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Jim Fannin speaks with Amy Goyer of AARP about coping with stress when assisting a veteran family member. Daniella Sonnino checks out the good times you can have with the Virginia City Adventure Pass.
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Daniella takes a look at the housing market in Fernley with the Reno Sparks Association of Realtors and Joe Riesenhauer. Also, the return of Tourism in Northern Nevada with live shows like Clint Black.
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KOH speaks with Dr. Geoff Schladow of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center about his State of the Lake Report. Also, Colin West provides an update on the 72 mile garbage clean up at Lake Tahoe
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KOH's Daniela Sonnino visits with car owners at Hot August Nights. Plus, Aaron Meier with the NV Department of wildlife talks about the importance of life jackets and staying sober on the water
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Aron Myers Nevada Dept of Wildlife discusses the hazards of Cold Water Shock. Plus, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center is using an aerosol deposition collector on Lake Tahoe, the latest step the center's taking to track Lake Tahoe water clarity, and the resulting effects from the Tamarack Fire.
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Learn about the history of Virginia City with an Adventure Pass. Also, Washoe Co Sheriff Darrin Balaam talks about their how the "Second Chance" program is introducing locals to the idea of becoming an organ donor.
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It's a changing world, and there are opportunities in the cannabis business, including for women entrepreneurs. Daniela Sonnino talks with Brooke Westlake about an upcoming Expo called "Women in Cannabis." Plus, There is a great and growing need for Foster Parents in rural Nevada. Jim Fannin talks with Kevin Quint clinical program manager with the Nevada Division of Child and Family services, about foster parent training sessions.
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What is a Tahoe Ambassador, and are you interested in getting involved? The idea is to greet people visiting Lake Tahoe, and to help keep the Lake clean Daniela Sonnino talks with Amy Berry from the Tahoe Fund. It's been a tough year for in home caregivers, who spent time and usually their own money providing care to family or friends. Jim Fannin talks with Bill Sweeney Senior Vice President at AARP, about a bipartisan proposal to offer tax credits for in home care.
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The author of "Pain Behind Broken Vases", Amilia Powers, talks about identifying abusive relationships. Plus, have you heard about the wild dogs in Carson City? Daniella brings you up to date.
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The 101 Days of Summer Initiative, assists with those struggling with substance abuse AND Katie Stout from Thrive Wellness Reno talks about getting back out in public after more than a year amidst the COIVD pandemic.
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Daniela Sonnino talks with Katie Stout from Thrive Welness Reno, about getting back out in public after more than a year amidst the covid pandemic.
Plus, the 72 mile shoreline clean-up underway around Lake Tahoe
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Summertime means heading back to the water, but it also means drowning dangers, and dealing with cold water. Daniela Sonnino talks with Aaron Meier of the Nevada Department of Wildlife about staying safe. Plus, Millions of family members and friends serve as caregivers for veterans, it's a struggle for many. There are resources to help. Jim Fannin Talks about it with AARP Caregiver Specialist Amy Goyer.
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Sparks City Councilman Kristopher Dahir brings us up to date on the Sparks Marina Nevada Veterans Memorial. Plus, Amy Berry of the Tahoe Fund has details on the massive scuba clean-up of Lake Tahoe and it's shoreline.
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Amy Berry of the Tahoe Fund has details on the massive scuba clean-up of Lake Tahoe and it's shoreline. Also, Catholic Charities CEO Marie Baxter informs us on the efforts to help keep people fed, housed and clothed.
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The 101 Days of Summer Initiative, assists with those struggling with substance abuse AND Avoiding higher health care costs, post pandemic.
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Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation has been helping families dealing with childhood cancer for years. Today, you'll hear how they help families not only financially, but also emotionally, and how you can help.
9/27/2020
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Kat Geiger is the CEO of Thrive Wellness of Reno where she and her team focus on physical, mental and emotional well-being. Today Kat talks about Thrive's new educational wellness program, helping children and their families deal with the stress of going back to school in the age of COVID
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7/19/2020
Tim Haughinberry is the Founder of Back Bar USA, a food and beverage consultancy firm, and he joins Jake to discuss Governor Sisolak's latest mandate ordering bars that don't serve food close back down amid the resurgence of COVID-19.
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Diaz Dickson, CEO of the Eddy House, where their mission is to provide shelter and counseling for at-risk and homeless youths, discusses the House's recent expansion
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Dana Beck, CEO of Drink Nutrient (drinknutrient.com) joins me to discuss the misleading marketing of many popular "health" foods, drinks and supplements, and her company's solutions.
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Clara Andriola is the Executive Director of the Reno Rodeo Foundation, where their mission is to assist children and young adults in unstable home situations. Their website is renorodeofoundation.org
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Stephen Miller with Southwest Gas talks about the importance of maintaining your natural gas meter, and what to do if you smell gas where you shouldn't during the cold winter months
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Pam Russell is the Executive Director of the Women and Children's Center of the Sierra, where they have educational and rehabilitation programs to get women out of poverty, and she is Jake's guest to talk about their upcoming event, True Colors; Part Deux, coming up December 6th and 7th of 2019.
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Kat Geiger is the founder of Thrive Wellness of Reno, where they tackle emotional, physical and behavioral health
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Noreen Leary and Melissa Davis of the Veterans Guest House are today's guests, to discuss the important work they do to house veterans, and their families, while undergoing medical treatment in Reno
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8/9/2019. Matt Sweeney, Founder and CEO of Flirtey, a Reno-based tech company working on providing fast package delivery via drones
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Paul White is the Director of Stronghold Institute, and has been working one-on-one with homeless people for over 40 years with a tough-love approach to get them off the streets and into independence
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Will Batista is the Nevada State Director for Marsy's Law, a ballot initiative to be voted on in November 2018 that aims to improve the availability of information for victims of crimes going through the legal system
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Grant Denton is many things, but mainly he is a doer. His Karma Boxes program is putting free supplies generously donated by the community, into boxes built by people needing to resolve their own Karma, and into the hands of less fortunate people who need some help
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Ashley Jeppson, Agriculturalist IV with the Nevada Department of Agriculture discusses a grant approval to support gardening and food production in elementary schoolsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Nevada Attorney General, and current Co-Chair on the Coalition to Defeat Question 3, Frankie Sue Del Papa tells us why her organization opposes opening Nevada's electricity production to market forces and competitionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Wellinghoff is the CEO of Grid Policy Inc, and was a Commissioner and Chairman of the FERC in the mid 2000s. Today he talks to Jake about the Yes on 3 campaign, an organization dedicated to getting Nevada to open up its electricity production to competition and market forcesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Darsey Goodman-Collins, CEO of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, discusses the recent water visibility measurement (the worst since 1997) and the natural, as well as human, factors that impact the water's claritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lee Turner, Habitat Restoration Ecologist for NDOW, talks about what cheat grass is, where it comes from, and why it's so dangerousSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Up first it's Matt Vaughan of Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada about their fight against homelessness. Then, we're talking about the 13th annual Water & Rails Pond and Garden Tour to benefit the ALS Association of NevadaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reno City Councilwoman Naomi Duerr talks about the city's ReLeaf Reno Initiative, a project of the Urban Forestry Department, and its goal to have more trees growing within city limitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pamela Mayne, founder of the Reno Gleaning Project, discusses how her project goes around town and gleans fruit trees before the fruit is wasted and rotten, and donates it to hungry people and charitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you noticed the inability so many people have to communicate? Why is civil disagreement disappearing? This week, Jake invites three debate specialists from UNR to discuss the issue: Phillip Sharp is UNR's Director of Debate, Joshua Nelson is the debate team captain, and Amy Pason, PhD, is an associate professor of communication studies and an expert in first amendment issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.