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This Is Reno Radio Show & Podcast
This Is Reno Radio Show & PodcastThis Is Reno is your source for daily Reno news and events for Reno, Sparks, the Truckee Meadows and beyond. They were founded in 2009 and are locally owned and operated. We are excited to collaborate with them on the This Is...
Soft Power Radio // Minden Protest
On this episode of Soft Power Radio, we speak with Engageante Jackson, Ne’Jae Jackson, and Jerome Silas – organizers with Black Lives Matter Carson City and the Power and Liberation Movement. This past Saturday, August 8th, Engageante, Na’Jea and Jerome organized and led a protest-turned-march (they marched out of safety concerns, as they had been surrounded by an armed mob) in Minden in response to the Douglas County Sheriff’s publicly threatening to refuse police protection to anyone in support of BLM. He made good on his threat, as a very small group of peaceful protestors were violently antagonized, assaulted and chased out of town by armed, hateful, and aggressive locals. The police were busy fist-bumping an enormous crowd – easily over 1000 – of so-called counter protestors and completely neglected their duty to protect citizens of and visitors to their ‘welcoming’ community. Photo Credit: Lucia Starbuck + Ty O’Neil / This Is Reno
Mass Liberation Radio with Nathaniel, Lily & Kailey
Today’s episode is a brief update on the 2nd special session, discussing the “HOPE” (Homeless Outreach Prevention Engagement) unit of Sparks PD, Douglas County Sheriff’s office shenanigans and Saturday protest at his office. They are joined in the second half by the founder of Mass Liberation, Leslie Turner, to talk about our group’s history and transformative movement to reverse mass incarceration in Nevada and liberate ourselves from systems that harm us all.
Soft Power Radio // Corona International
Soft Power Radio travels around the world (virtually, of course) to talk about life during Coronavirus. Eric – in Japan – Toni – in Mexico – Esther – in Germany – and Marta – in England – tell us what the past few months have been like for them and how their respective countries have been dealing (and failing to deal) with the reality of the pandemic.
Mass Liberation Radio with Nathaniel & Lily // EP3
On this episode of Mass Liberation Radio, local organizers Nathaniel & Lily are joined by Edward Coleman who wrote an opt ed for This Is Reno called “A plan to defund”. They discuss Reno City Councils proposed police budget and the agenda for the city council meeting on July 22nd, 2020. At the end of the episode continue the conversation on the 31st (2020) Special Session of the Nevada Legislature.
A Conversation on Reno City Council with Anjeanette Damon
Tune in for our interview with Anjeanette Damon, Government watchdog/investigations reporter for the RGJ. We discuss the basics of city council, what to expect on Wednesday’s agenda, and how to stay engaged.
The People’s Mic: In Conversation with Dr. Lydia Huerta
On this episode of The People’s Mic, we sit down with Dr. Lydia Huerta from UNR’s Gender, Race, and Identity program to talk about how to take productive action in these polarizing times.
A Writer’s World with Shaun Griffin
Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who brings some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment.
A Community Debrief / Justice for Miciah Lee
Join local organizers Nathaniel and Lily in a conversation on Justice for Miciah Lee.Listen above or on our Mixcloud, HERE.
The Truman Show with Naomi / Dedicated to Black Creators
This week, The Truman Show with Naomi is dedicated to the black directors, authors, actors, and musicians that have impacted not only the art world, but every corner of the Earth. Tune in to hear Naomi's suggested works (pictured above) that will aid in educating...