Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA Food Pantry Controversy, AI in Public Meetings, and the Semi-Legal State of Street Vendors
It’s been a turbulent week in Las Vegas! First, a downtown food pantry is at risk of shutting down after neighbors contest their new operating licens…
2 years, 7 months ago
The Ancient Technique Driving Modern Mexican Cuisine
A new trend is sweeping Mexican food — and it’s actually ancient. Nixtamalization is a cooking method that uses calcium hydroxide (naturally found in…
2 years, 7 months ago
Our Fave Local Bands Competing for an LIB Stage
Life is Beautiful is hosting the second year of the Rising Stars Competition, which will give local musicians the chance to be on this year’s festiva…
2 years, 7 months ago
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Library Card
Many people think the library is just a stuffy place for books and some librarian telling you to keep quiet, but the Clark County Library District ha…
2 years, 7 months ago
Could Vegas Finally Get an NBA Team?
The wild success of this year’s NBA Summer League in Vegas, with sold-out seats and all eyes on rookie superstar Victor Wembanyama, is a sign of thin…
2 years, 7 months ago
Should Our Politicians Have Age Limits? Plus, Cardi B’s Mic, and Badlands Drama
Ever wondered why the Badlands Golf Course litigation continues to drag on — with a multi-million dollar price tag for taxpayers? You’re not alone: C…
2 years, 7 months ago
Why Tinned Fish is Taking Over Vegas Restaurants
Tinned fish first started trending in 2017 with cafes and restaurants in major cities adding them to the menu, then again in 2022 with “seacuterie” b…
2 years, 7 months ago
Why Vegas Has So Many Orange Cones
Our city’s love-hate affair with orange cones is basically canon at this point (remember that RTC “Love the Cone” ad campaign a few years back?). A l…
2 years, 7 months ago
How $1 Billion Will Help NV Fight the Opioid Crisis
After four years of litigation against big pharmaceutical companies, Nevada has won $1.1 billion in the fight to hold drug manufacturers and distribu…
2 years, 7 months ago
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Houses
You’ve probably seen the “We Buy Ugly Houses” fliers on the streets of Las Vegas promising quick cash in return for selling your home to them. Accord…
2 years, 7 months ago