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Nevada Public Radio presents the latest editions of our popular features: Nevada Yesterdays and Desert Bloom. Refreshes weekly. Subscribe to this feed. 3-6 minutes.
Location:
Las Vegas, NV
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Networks:
Nevada PR
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Nevada Public Radio presents the latest editions of our popular features: Nevada Yesterdays and Desert Bloom. Refreshes weekly. Subscribe to this feed. 3-6 minutes.
Language:
English
Contact:
7022589895
Website:
https://knpr.org/
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Episodes
Orchids in the Mojave
11/19/2022
What state has more native orchids than Hawaii? Nevada — of course. Here's Dr. Angela O'Callaghan with Desert Bloom.
Duration:00:04:19
1982 Primary
11/5/2022
Some 40 years ago, Nevada's political scene focused on a number of races including a hard-fought primary for governor. Here's Senator Richard Bryan with Nevada Yesterdays.
Duration:00:04:23
1972 Primary
11/2/2022
Some 50 years ago, Nevada's political scene captured a lot of attention. Here's Senator Richard Bryan with Nevada Yesterdays.
Duration:00:04:40
Roses
9/24/2022
A rose by any other name...is still a popular choice in our desert environment. Here's Dr. Angela O'Callaghan with Desert Bloom.
Duration:00:03:45
Turf Alternatives
9/17/2022
Lush lawns seem more and more out of place in our desert environment. But there are practical alternatives. Here's Dr. Angela O'Callaghan with Desert Bloom.
Duration:00:04:10
Baseball in Nevada
9/10/2022
There was a time when efforts abounded to bring baseball to Nevada. Here's Senator Richard Bryan with Nevada Yesterdays.
Duration:00:04:25
Watergate
8/20/2022
The infamous Watergate scandal may have had a Nevada Connection. Here's Senator Bryan with Nevada Yesterdays.
Duration:00:03:48
Weeds
8/13/2022
A weed by any other name is still a weed....or is it? Here's Dr. Angela O'Callaghan with Desert Bloom.
Duration:00:04:10
1922 Railroad Strike
7/9/2022
Unions have a history with the railroad in Las Vegas. Here's Senator Richard Bryan with Nevada Yesterdays.
Duration:00:04:22
Lehman Caves
7/2/2022
It was over a century ago that a miner sparked interest in Lehman Caves. Here's Senator Richard Bryan with Nevada Yesterdays.
Duration:00:04:09
Nevada’s Brown Decision
6/25/2022
After much debate, segregation in Nevada Schools came to an end over a century ago. Here's Senator Richard Bryan with Nevada Yesterdays.
Duration:00:04:24
Pioche Courthouse
6/11/2022
The construction of a courthouse in Nevada over a century ago, went way over budget. Here's Senator Richard Bryan with Nevada Yesterdays.
Duration:00:04:16
Hot Season Crops
5/14/2022
Even though we're still in May, it's never too soon to start planning your summer garden.
Duration:00:04:12
Harry Reid, Part 3
3/26/2022
From health care to wilderness protection, Harry Reid's time in Washington, D.C. had an impact.
Duration:00:03:37
Harry Reid, Part 2
3/19/2022
A lost election or two hardly meant the end of the road for Harry Reid.
Duration:00:03:14
Harry Reid, Part 1
3/12/2022
From a shack in Searchlight, Nevada to the U.S. Senate, Harry Reid left us plenty to talk about. Here's Senator Richard Bryan with Nevada Yesterdays.
Duration:00:03:43
Corbett vs. Fitzsimmons Fight
2/19/2022
Many consider Las Vegas to be the boxing capital, a reputation that began to take form over a century ago.
Duration:00:03:57
Flamingo Turns 75
2/5/2022
There was recently a diamond anniversary for one Strip property with an intriguing past. The Flamingo Hotel turned seventy-five. It opened on December 26, 1946.
Duration:00:04:00
Winter Pruning
1/1/2022
Winter is a great time to prune your trees, shrubs, and even vines. Here's Dr. Angela O'Callaghan with Desert Bloom.
Duration:00:04:08
Golden Nugget
12/2/2021
The Golden Nugget in Las Vegas is turning 75. At look back at the early days of the property ahead on Nevada Yesterdays.
Duration:00:03:42