Best Sewer Rates Podcasts (2026)

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Trailer - Welcome to Zip 2:45

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3h ago2:45

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Every day, headlines slide across your phone. Oil prices. Trade deals. Interest rates. Infrastructure bills. Most of the time, they feel abstract. Far away. Like something happening to someone else. Until your water bill goes up. Your rent spikes. Your street stays broken for three more years. ZIP: Where Policy Lands is a short-form podcast that co…

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How Oil Prices Ended Up Raising Your Water Bill (Freeport, IL) 8:35

14h ago8:35

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In September 2025, water and sewer rates went up in Freeport, Illinois. Five percent for water. Ten percent for sewer. Nothing about the water changed. Nothing about the pipes got better. People just started paying more. This episode traces how that happened. Starting with a city council vote in a town of 25,000 people, we follow the chain backward…

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Reno's budget shortfalls, homelessness downtown and the TMCC lawsuit settlement explained 37:07

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Kristen and Bob this week break down Reno’s major local stories. These include the second straight year of budget shortfalls at City Hall, the ongoing downtown noise dispute after the J Resort Halloween EDM concert, TMCC’s $300,000 settlement with professor Lars Jensen, shifting city conversations on homelessness enforcement, concerns over souped-u…

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Reno News: Deputy DA fired, auditor hit with restraining order and AI facial recognition fail prompts lawsuit 40:51

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Kristen and Bob cover this week’s major Reno news — from a deputy district attorney’s firing over social media posts to lawsuits involving UNR and the Reno Police Department. We also discuss the return of the homelessness advisory board, our documentary on homelessness and Reno’s new “death café.” 📰 Deputy district attorney fired A Washoe County De…

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Reno News Roundup: GPS tracker lawsuit update, EV fee discussions and our beleaguered downtown 32:54

1M ago32:54

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Kristen and Bob recap the latest Reno news headlines, such as the not-so-shocking news that “John Doe” in the GPS tracker case is Robert Beadles. We also award ourselves two “dookies,” clarifying a Verdi TV district budget gap and misleading school spending reporting. A $1.4 billion road repair backlog could lead to increased fees on electric and h…

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Heat, Turf and Tensions: This week in local Reno news 32:04

2M ago32:04

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In the latest Reno news podcast, Kristen and Bob walk through a packed week: Washoe County got a new manager among four finalists for county manager, while the county commissioners put the little-known Verdi Television District on the hot seat. Jacobs Entertainment dangles a downtown youth sports complex that was met with some environmental concern…

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Former Reno cop arrested in HEAT sting and the ‘No Kings’ rally: Reno’s top stories this week 30:44

2M ago30:44

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Kristen and Bob give a rundown of the latest big news in Reno. We discuss the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations, a regional child-exploitation sting that led to the arrest of a former deputy police chief, Washoe County’s move to dissolve its Department of Alternative Sentencing, an ethics case resolution involving a Sparks council member and que…

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Sewer rate hike proposal stalls after public outcry; city survey reveals negative views of downtown Reno 40:47

2M ago40:47

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Kristen and Bob return with a new discussion on the latest Reno news headlines. This episode covers Washoe County’s plan to dissolve its Department of Alternative Sentencing, results from the city of Reno’s community survey, the sewer-rate debate and feedback, Stonegate’s zoning appeal and Nevada DMV’s new tool for reporting unregistered vehicles. …

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Police transparency fight reaches Nevada’s high court, that data center meeting and cuts to LGBTQ+ funding 31:13

3M ago31:13

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Kristen and Bob this week give a straight-ahead rundown of the major Reno-area news stories: a federal letter about the University of Nevada, Reno’s UndocuPack program, what was said at a community-led summit on data centers, a high-stakes Nevada Supreme Court dispute over police investigations, and major funding losses for LGBTQ+ programs at Our C…

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Lear Theater confusion, NV Energy refunds and Reno’s vanishing data-center meeting 44:53

3M ago44:53

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On today’s show, Kristen and Bob break down a packed local news week: The ongoing Lear Theater debate, a fresh round of NV Energy refunds and climate grades, the city of Reno scraps a much-anticipated data-centers meeting while Sparks presses ahead. There was also an ADU ordinance hiccup, and we do a rundown of our Nevada Press Association awards f…

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Sparks fly in Sparks: UPS complaints, a Burning Man lawsuit and Reno’s ACAB moment 29:19

3M ago29:19

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Kristen and Bob break down the latest Reno news headlines. This week, we discuss the Lear Theater’s future, a federal lawsuit tied to Burning Man, patient safety concerns at a Saint Mary’s Hospice, worker-safety allegations at UPS in Sparks, the city’s new arts board naming flap. We also give a nod to Nevada historian Guy Rocha, who recently passed…

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The price of ribs and Burner trash 31:07

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Kristen and Bob break down the top stories in Reno. This episode is first heard by This Is Reno’s paying members, who get this before it is published anywhere else. Get first access and exclusive content by subscribing at https://thisisreno.com/subscribe/ Burner trash Post‑Burning Man garbage littering northern Nevada generated a lot of online chat…

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How To Stop A School Shooter 31:22

4M ago31:22

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David Riedman is the creator of the K-12 school shooting database and a man with a deep insight on how school shooters take shape. Riedman joins the show to talk about all of the surprising things he has discovered in this trove of data about an admittedly macbre topic. He will make you question some of the ideas you may have on why and how these s…

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The Rates They Are A-Changin' 44:29

6M ago44:29

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A discussion with Lender Ken McKee of Canopy Mortgage for an update on how to qualifying for a home loan and changes in the current housing market.By Leanna Halldorf

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Life In The Sewer 12:20

10M ago12:20

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A researcher wanted to find out what life was like in the sewer system and his results have been featured in newspapers around the world, including the New York Times. What kind of animals live in and travel through the sewers? What is life actually like down there? Ph.D. student Alan Ivory takes the plunge and tells us his sewer secrets.…

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The Insidious Play Disaster 11:06

11M ago11:06

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If you're a fan of the Insidious horror movie series, you might have been excited to hear they launched a stage show and a national tour. People who bought tickets were promised '90 minutes of immersive horror' but they got one of the worst stage shows of all time. Here's how it all went wrong.By Real Radio 104.1 (WTKS-FM)

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Crashing Into The Justice System 22:57

1y ago22:57

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Devin Perkins was driving down the road with a carful of friends when Thomas Petry purposefully swerved into oncoming traffic to hit his vehicle, causing a fatal accident. Three of his friends died in the crash and Devin was severely injured. The State Attorney decided to file charges against Devin Perkins because he was speeding at the time of the…

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The Juggalo Movie 15:28

1y ago15:28

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Nathan Tape is the director of a new movie called Off Ramp that centers around a pair of Juggalos attempting to make their way to The Gathering. All sorts of hijinks get in the way in this really well written indie movie and the two lead characters pull off the herculean task of making Juggalos seem just like the rest of us. How much did it cost to…

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I Was Struck By Lightning 13:59

1+ y ago13:59

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Daniel Sharkey is a hard-working 17 year-old who was busy mowing lawns for his summer business when he was struck by lightning. He joins us live from the hospital to tell his story. What does it feel like to get struck by lightning? How far did the strike make him fly up into the air? Did he gain any super powers? All your 'struck by lightning' que…

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Steve-O's New Boobs 17:19

1+ y ago17:19

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Jackass legend Steve-O joins the show to show off his insane new tattoo and talk about a very special show he's working on right now. He's shirtless on his tour bus and he's chatting it up with Shawn, Sabrina and C-Lane about all the strange things happening in his life right now. Was it easier to get famous before YouTube? Is he going to get a boo…

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The Greatest Scam Ever 13:40

1+ y ago13:40

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Joey Rosati answered a phone call while shopping at Costco and quickly got wrapped up in one of the most involved phone scams of all time. The best way to avoid being scammed for 10's of thousands of dollars is to learn from other people's mistakes. Joey is tech savvy and skeptical yet he was moments away from sending $10,000 to a man who claimed t…

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Lab-Grown Meat Laws 18:42

1+ y ago18:42

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Delian Asparouhov calls himself the 'world's first space drugs and arms dealer' and we're here to find out why. We talk about lab grown meat, drugs in space, crazy new tech projects and a prank he pulled at MIT that ended in his arrest.By Real Radio 104.1 (WTKS-FM)

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I Had A Face Transplant 21:02

1+ y ago21:02

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Joe DiMeo was just a teenager when he crashed his Dodge Challenger in New Jersey. He woke up four months later and underwent dozens of surgeries including a face transplant and two hand transplants. What is it like to look in the mirror and see yourself in a brand new face? What are the things he struggles with after the procedure? We ask all the q…

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I Am Jesus Christ 18:54

1+ y ago18:54

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Andre Pitre is Jesus Christ, or at least sometimes he is. What is it like to be Jesus Christ at Holyland for Easter? Do people often confuse you for the real thing? How much does Jesus make to be crucified over and over and over? Today we answer all of these questions and more!By Real Radio 104.1 (WTKS-FM)

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The Squatter Hunters 13:36

2y ago13:36

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Flash Shelton is a man who hunts squatters. When the police can't do anything and politicians have their hands tied, Flash uses his mind and weapons to get squatters out of homes. Find out how he squats the squatters and what kind of weapons he brings along for the ride. Also, what drove Flash Shelton to start the Squatter Hunters in the first plac…

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Double dipping and big spending in the Biggest Little City, part 1 43:16

2y ago43:16

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This episode is our first podcast in more than a year. Kristen Hackbarth and Bob Conrad discuss the recent This Is Reno investigation Kristen did into spending at Reno City Hall. After months of digging, getting public records and combing through large amounts of information, we published a voluminous ten-part series about what we found. This Is Re…

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Double dipping and big spending in the Biggest Little City, part 2 43:13

2y ago43:13

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This episode is the second podcast in a two-part series. Kristen Hackbarth and Bob Conrad discuss the recent This Is Reno investigation Kristen did into spending at Reno City Hall. After months of digging, getting public records and combing through large amounts of information, we published a voluminous ten-part series about what we found. This Is …

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Off To The Moon 19:43

2y ago19:43

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Jonathan McDowell is an astrophysicist and astronomer for Harvard and we finally get to ask someone of his caliber all of the big space questions we've been saving up. Why are we headed back to the moon? What does failure mean? And is Shawn right about Space photos?By Real Radio 104.1 (WTKS-FM)

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Squid Game: The Challenge 15:41

2y ago15:41

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Netflix's Squid Game: The Challenge is a huge hit that has divided audiences. Were the players tortured and treated poorly? Is it wrong to put them through these games only for them to lose the money? Roger Van Sluis was one of the 456 contestants vying for $4.5 million and he's joining us to spill all the behind-the-scenes secrets from the set of …

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Show Me The Money 36:22

2+ y ago36:22

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I sat down with my CPA Erika Bearry to talk about all of the tax implications of homeownership and about how best to organize your finances to make tax season easier on everybody involved.By Leanna Halldorf

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The Glamorous World of Sewer Inspections 24:01

2+ y ago24:01

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I sat down with Brent Forman of Affordable Trenchless to talk about surprising plumbing issues that you may not think of during your real estate transaction. We talk about some common misconceptions and easy care tips to keep your pipes clean!By Leanna Halldorf

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Life In Antarctica 37:44

2+ y ago37:44

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Erin Heard is a NSF Station Manager who is currently at McMurdo station in Antarctica. We talk about everything from daily life in Antartica, food, the jail situation and the type of research they are working on at McMurdo. One thing is for sure, the logistics it takes to run in entire city in the most remote location on the planet are absolutely f…

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The Psychopath Is Back 19:23

2+ y ago19:23

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The psychopath is back. Jane Doe joins us once more with updates on her situation. Has her husband found out she's a psychopath? Did mass murder suspect Bryan Kohberger respond to her letter? Wait until you hear what makes her laugh uncontrollably during the chat.By Real Radio 104.1 (WTKS-FM)

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Going Green - Reducing Your Ecological Impact 19:33

2+ y ago19:33

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This week I sit down with Noelle and Danny Walsh, the owner/proprietors of the eco-friendly store "Of Land And Sea". We'll be talking about what you can do for your home and in your daily life to go green and help protect the planet!By Leanna Halldorf

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The Titanic Sub Tragedy 18:26

2+ y ago18:26

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Five adventure-seeking people, including a billionaire and a son who was terrified to go but didn't want to upset his father, died on a sub tour to the Titanic wreckage. How did the rescue attempt go down? What's it like in one of these subs? Stephen Wood is a professor and chair of the Ocean Engineering Department at the Florida Institute of Techn…

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The Importance of Home Inspections 40:43

2+ y ago40:43

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Leanna sits down with Kelley Fulton and Kevin Guetterman of Westward Inspection Group to talk about Home Inspections and why they're so important for the home buying AND selling process.By Leanna Halldorf

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Hollywood Writers Strike 15:12

2+ y ago15:12

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Hollywood has grinded to a halt as another writers' strike starts to have an impact. We talk to a striking writer to see what it's like to writer for King of the Hill, Beavis and Butthead, Just Shoot Me (and tons more) during the strike. Also, what is the life of a writer like in general? What's it like to work on these shows that so many people wa…

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The Pulse Nightclub Controversy 22:48

2+ y ago22:48

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Nearly 7 years ago, one of the worst mass shootings in the history of the United States of America was inflicted on Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. In those 7 years, millions has been donated to an organization called onePULSE but now questions are surfacing about where that money went and some wonder if the owner of Pulse Nightclub is chasing…

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What The Heck Is Escrow? 30:46

2+ y ago30:46

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Join host Leanna Halldorf as she interviews Escrow officer Kristen Lerch and Title Rep Heather Durborough of Chicago title to go over exactly what Escrow is. They discuss why an escrow team is essential during real estate transactions, what fees are associated with escrow, and why escrow itself is important process.…

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Solar Solutions 27:26

2+ y ago27:26

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In this episode I'll be talking to Dan Holloway, Vice President of Sustainable Capital Finance, a firm specializing in financing for commercial and industrial solar projects. We chat about the pros and cons of adding solar to your house and what things to consider when making that choice.

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Value in your home 53:35

3y ago53:35

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In this episode, we talk to Ryan Lundquist, a certified home appraiser, about the types of updates you can do to your home that will increase sale value. Plus, Leanna interviews her daughter about what she knows about her mom's career in real estate!By Leanna Halldorf with Guest Ryan Lundquest

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I'm In Love With the Idaho Murder Suspect 13:33

3y ago13:33

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An anonymous caller joins the show to explain how they fell in love with Bryan Christopher Kohberger, the man suspected of killing 4 University of Idaho students. Jane Doe says she's the most qualified lover to be with the murder suspect and explains her attraction to him.By Real Radio 104.1 (WTKS-FM)

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I Was In A MrBeast YouTube Video 13:10

3y ago13:10

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MrBeast's video '1,000 Blind People See For The First Time' is a mega hit, racking up tens of millions of views and becoming the most popular video on YouTube. Jeff Levenson is the Jacksonville, Florida surgeon that helped pull the stunt off. What was it like working with MrBeast?By Real Radio 104.1 (WTKS-FM)

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Interview with a Home Flipper 51:14

3y ago51:14

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In this months Episode, Leanna interviews Home Flipper Olivia Barrett and asks all those insider tricks and tips for making a profit when filling homes.By Leanna Halldorf with Guest Olivia Barrett

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Why Trusts are important 55:35

3y ago55:35

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In this episode, we talk about trusts, why they are important, and how they can save you thousands of dollars and headaches in the future. Plus, join Leanna as she tests out a new segment that is sure to have you laughing.By Leann Halldorf with guest Rebecca Gardner, Attorney with HMS Law Group

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Edward Coleman discusses Reno’s new Black Community Collective 30:00

3y ago30:00

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Edward Coleman is the executive director of a new Reno nonprofit called the Black Community Collective. In today’s show we discuss why he started the collective and why it is needed in the greater Reno community. We also discuss some of his recent efforts including his work on the City of Reno’s charter committee – and what he thought of how the Re…

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Deep Sea Treasure Hunter 16:12

3y ago16:12

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Jimmy Gadomski is an experienced underwater explorer and deep sea treasure hunter. While trying so solve one of history's mysteries he ended up finding a piece of the space shuttle Challenger. But will he give us one of his coins?By Real Radio 104.1 (WTKS-FM)

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A brain-health clinic is helping revolutionize mental health treatment 30:00

3y ago30:00

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The testimonials that Epic Brain Centers of Reno provide are hard to believe. Some of the anecdotes include those diagnosed with depression seeing results in few treatments. Other testimonials show people quickly recovering from conditions such as addiction and anxiety. For this episode, I visited the Epic Brain Centers clinic in Reno. The clinic a…

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Everything Credit with Founder Jeff Sipes from Blue Water Credit 57:34

3y ago57:34

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Leanna interviews Jeff Sipes of Blue Water Credit and they dig into the dos & don'ts of building your credit, what can hurt & help your credit, and tip & tricks.By Leanna Halldorf with Guest Jeff Sipes

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Reno Food Systems is growing a vision 30:00

3y ago30:00

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Lyndsey Langsdale helps to run the Reno Food Systems farm on Mayberry Drive. The nonprofit operation has been in business since 2018. For today’s show we talk with Lyndsey about her vision for the farm. I visited Reno Food Systems in the fall as the farm was still harvesting produce, volunteers and staff were weeding and the farm was preparing for …