President Trump’s second term has put mass deportations back at the center of U.S. politics — and Nevada offers a revealing look at what that means on the ground.
In part 1 of our two-part series, host Ben Margiott talks to reporter Kim Burrows, who witnessed several ICE arrests during an exclusive ridealong in May.
Then, we turn to The Nevada Independent’s Eric Neugeboren and Isabella Aldrete, who crunched the numbers to answer a pressing question: Who is ICE actually arresting in Nevada — violent criminals, or people whose only offense is crossing the border illegally?
Analysis: ICE arrests are surging in Nevada — including of people with no criminal record
ICE arrests multiple people with alleged criminal pasts during northern Nevada operation
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From Reid to Sandoval: Nevada author Pat Hickey’s portraits of power
The Silver State is home to some of the most interesting characters - political and otherwise.
Former Assemblyman, journalist and columnist Pat Hickey recently released Here and Hereafter: Nevada Voices on Life and the Great Beyond.
The book includes inspiring, intimate portraits of power of some of the most famous, infamous and influential Nevadans of the 21st century.
Host Ben Margiott interviews Hickey about his extended interviews with notable Nevadans like Harry Reid, Brian Sandoval, Mike Tyson, Barbara Cegavske and dozens more.
Buy the book here: https://pathickey.net/here-and-hereafter/
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto on Medicaid, tourism, the Epstein files and Gaza
Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D) is becoming a more prominent figure in the Democratic party as it tries to find the most effective way to push back against the second Trump administration.
The tension between working across the aisle to make progress and resisting took center stage last week during a dustup between Cortez Masto and fellow Democratic Sen. Cory Booker.
In an extended interview, host Ben Margiott asks Cortez Masto about that intraparty disagreement, Medicaid cuts, the effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill, No Tax on Tips, Las Vegas tourism, the Epstein files, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and more.
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How will the 2026 elections be different in Nevada? With All Voting is Local’s Kerry Durmick
How will the 2026 elections be different because of the 2025 legislature?
After sweeping changes in the last 5 years, Nevada lawmakers didn't make any wholesale changes to how we vote.
But they did tweak certain laws regarding AI in campaign materials, sample ballot deadlines and language access.
Host Ben Margiott interviews Kerry Durmick, the Nevada state director of All Voting is Local, a nonpartisan voting rights advocacy group.
Ben and Kerry discuss what changed, what didn't and the controversial proposal that will be on your ballot in 2026.
Voter ID - a critical safeguard or unnecessary burden? Nevada voters could decide
Should recounts be automatic in close Nevada elections?
Drag Queen Devon. Death Smith. Veto Villain — nasty political attacks the norm in northern Nevada now (pt. 1) with Beth Smith and Dr. Amy Pason
Nasty political attacks the norm in northern Nevada now - how the Dignity Index ranks them (pt. 2) with Andre Wade and Dr. Amy Pason
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How will the One Big Beautiful Bill affect Nevada? A closer look at Medicaid and SNAP cuts
President Donald Trump's signature economic package, the One Big Beautiful Bill, is now the law of the land. It extends the Trump tax cuts, ends the tax on tips and boosts border security spending, among other GOP priorities.
But it also makes drastic cuts to social safety net programs, including Medicaid and food assistance.
How will these cuts affect Nevadans? How will our community health centers and food banks be impacted?
This week, host Ben Margiott interviews Mandi Larsen, the chief development officer for Northern Nevada HOPES and Jocelyn Lantrip, the marketing director for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.
'Very alarming:' 114k Nevadans could lose health care in Pres. Trump's 'beautiful bill'
Proposed cuts to SNAP benefits set to burden local food banks
Nevada congresswoman introduces bill to restore full gambling loss deductions
Vote Ballot Battleground: Nevada for Best Local Podcast
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Ballot Battleground: Nevada is a show where we take deep dives into the issues, people, policies and debates shaping Nevada politics in our critical swing state. Many voters find themselves confused or overwhelmed when they walk into the voting booth. Our goal is to explain the issues that matter most to everyday Nevadans so they're fully informed before casting their ballot.
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