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The countdown to the 2026 election has begun. Season 4 goes beyond quick soundbites and features in-depth conversations with rising challengers competing for votes, familiar political names running to keep their seats, and voters weighing in on the issues that matter most to them across the political spectrum. (Select clips from Kevin MacLeod’s “Vibe Ace” appear in each episode, licensed through the Free Music Archive under a Creative Commons Attribution License [CC BY 3.0: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en].)

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Data center debate takes center stage in Nevada 2026 election

2026/09/18

The September episode of Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck focuses on what voters want to hear from candidates on data centers, along with Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Aaron Ford’s data center agenda.

What role will nonpartisans play in Northern Nevada’s CD2 race?

2026/08/21

August’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck explores the role of nonpartisans in the CD2 race in the 2026 election.

Voter roll purge? ID? Election changes hark back to Jim Crow voter suppression tactics

2026/07/17

The July episode of KUNR’s Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck explores the U.S. history of voter suppression tactics and the lingering impacts today.

Who survived Nevada’s primaries and the fight ahead

2026/06/12

June’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck discusses the winners from the Primary Election and what voters can expect.

Meet the Democratic primary candidates for governor in Nevada

2026/05/15

This month’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada features Democrats Aaron Ford and Alexis Hill running for governor in the June Primary.

Guests discuss partisan dynamics in the CD2 primary and Nevada’s proposed voter ID law

2026/04/24

On this month’s Purple Politics Nevada, guest host Bert Johnson spoke with UNR Associate Professor of Political Science Jeremy Gelman about the wide-open primary for Northern Nevada’s Congressional District 2.

Meet the Democratic candidates for Nevada’s Attorney General

2026/03/27

This month’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada features Democrats Zach Conine and Nicole Cannizzaro running for attorney general during the June Primary.

ACA insurance subsidies expired. Now what?

2026/02/20

February’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada focuses on the rising costs of health care and the possibility of a universal health plan.

Season 4 of Purple Politics Nevada returns live with a 2026 election look-ahead

2026/01/16

Season 4 of Purple Politics Nevada, hosted by KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck, examined the governor's race during the 2026 midterms, nonpartisans, and the economy.

Nevada legislative session ends: Gun bill vetoes, property tax reform dies, federal cuts loom

2025/06/13

June’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada features political reporters Lucia Starbuck and Paul Boger discussing what survived and failed from the 2025 legislative session.

Nevada AG answers your questions on price fixing, immigration, and due process

2025/05/16

May’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada with host Lucia Starbuck features Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, who talks about his price-fixing legislation and the lawsuits he filed to challenge President Donald Trump.

What could Medicaid cuts mean for tribal and rural Nevada?

2025/04/19

Congress is considering cutting $880 billion from Medicaid. April’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada explores how that could impact tribal and rural health care.

Purple Politics Nevada Live: What’s next for healthcare and housing in Nevada?

2025/03/21

At the latest Purple Politics Nevada live event, Lucia Starbuck hosted a candid discussion between Nevada lawmakers Senator Robin Titus and Assemblymember Erica Roth. Topics included looming federal Medicaid cuts, healthcare access in rural and urban areas, the controversial film tax credit proposal, housing affordability, tariffs, and insurance availability.

How are state legislatures computing with AI?

2025/02/22

This episode of Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck examines how state legislatures are addressing AI, including in health care, elections, and child pornography.

Nevada lawmakers outline new education, health care, housing, and environmental bills

2025/01/22

With the Nevada legislative session around the corner, Purple Politics Nevada host Lucia Starbuck spoke with lawmakers to understand their education, healthcare, housing, and environmental bills.