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What's on your mind? Reflecting on 2024 in Nevada

A "Welcome to Nevada" sign is seen at the border of California and Esmeralda County, Nevada, along Nevada State Route 266 East.
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A "Welcome to Nevada" sign is seen at the border of California and Esmeralda County, Nevada, along Nevada State Route 266 East.

Today’s our year-end open mic show, inviting you to share your thoughts on what’s transpired over the last year in Nevada. And there’s a lot to talk about.

It was a wild election season, with President Joe Biden dropping out and Vice President Kamala Harris dropping in. Did you like her as a candidate? What did you like about President-elect Donald Trump? Do you think your life will change for the better now, or will it be worse under the incoming administration?

What do you think about Trump's mass deportation promise? In Nevada, many of us have family, friends and coworkers who could be targeted. Our governor, Joe Lombardo, has pledge the state's National Guard troops, signing a statement with 25 other Republican governors endorsing Trump’s immigration plan.

We heard little about water from candidates, but it’s a major issue, especially since the seven states that share the Colorado River can’t agree on how to divvy up the water.

Home prices keep rising, but tides could turn this spring. There's still a housing shortage in Nevada. We elect people to figure out the problem, so what are they doing?

In sports, the Las Vegas Raiders have been a train wreck. And this is a team we gave $750 million to ... actually, more when you include interest. Now owner Mark Davis is selling off team shares. What do we get out of it? Another $350 million will go to the Athletics for a stadium, and the same questions remain.


Guest: Chris Giunchigliani, former commissioner, Clark County

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Joe Schoenmann joined Nevada Public Radio in 2014. He works with a talented team of producers at State of Nevada who explore the casino industry, sports, politics, public health and everything in between.