Desert Air

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Desert Air is the best of Desert Companion magazine for your ears — arts and culture coverage, thoughtful commentary, and creative nonfiction. This podcast provides a space for interviews and storytelling unlike any other, connecting Southern Nevadans with each other and their home.It’s brought to you by the talented folks at Nevada Public Radio: Christopher Alvarez, sound design; Rachel Christiansen, editor; Anne Davis, host; Briana Joseph, narration; Heidi Kyser, managing editor. Our theme music is by Blue Dot sessions.

  1. OCT 14

    Conduit to Wealth

    Copper is essential to modern technology. But Smith Valley residents worry about a mine’s effect on their water

    20 min

  2. JUL 30

    'I'll Never Forgive Them'

    Vegas-based tech observer Ed Zitron on the empty hype of AI, clueless tech lords, and what he thinks of Las Vegas

    15 min

  3. APR 16

    Intelligent Design

    The Vegas-based architect on how he works with, not against, AI design

    15 min

  4. APR 8

    Strings Theory

    Ten years after Yunior Lopez founded it, the Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas continues to be a launchpad for aspiring musicians

    23 min

  5. MAR 27

    BMI Conversations: Maryam Ala Amjadi

    Desert Air

    28 min

  6. FEB 11

    Now Hear This: Heart Strings

    Two Vegas music-lovers riff on their favorite local love songs

    13 min

  7. FEB 11

    Trip to the Doctor

    Are medical mushrooms the next frontier in anxiety and depression treatment? Advocates for legalization in this year's legislative session think so

    14 min

  8. FEB 11

    BMI Conversations: Monica Macansantos

    Desert Air

    29 min
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About

Desert Air is the best of Desert Companion magazine for your ears — arts and culture coverage, thoughtful commentary, and creative nonfiction. This podcast provides a space for interviews and storytelling unlike any other, connecting Southern Nevadans with each other and their home.It’s brought to you by the talented folks at Nevada Public Radio: Christopher Alvarez, sound design; Rachel Christiansen, editor; Anne Davis, host; Briana Joseph, narration; Heidi Kyser, managing editor. Our theme music is by Blue Dot sessions.

Information

  • Creator
    Desert Companion
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Desert Air