NPR Next Generation Radio

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NPR’s Next Generation Radio: Impacts of climate change on Nevadans and Californians

KUNR Staff

NPR’s Next Generation Radio returned to the University of Nevada, Reno this summer for a weeklong audio-focused, digital journalism project. Reporters explored how the effects of climate change have impacted the lives of northern Nevadans and eastern Californians.

Una ilustración conceptual de Ricardo Salazar cantando. Detrás de él hay una pancarta de papel picado, y en primer plano le rodean notas musicales y teclas de piano. Los miembros de su familia también están ilustrados cerca de su corazón.

En Español

‘Hay una conexión tan inmensa y tremenda con la música mexicana’

Andrew Méndez

Read in English.Esta historia es parte de una serie del programa Next Generation Radio de NPR que exploró el tema ¿Qué significa ser estadounidense?Nota…

A conceptual illustration of Jolie Varela hiking in the mountains.

Local Stories

Reclaiming Indigenous Identity By Connecting To The Land

This story is part of a series by NPR’s Next Generation Radio program, which explored the theme: What Does It Mean To Be An American?Jolie Varela is the…

A conceptual illustration of Ricardo Salazar singing. A papel picado banner is placed behind him, and music notes and piano keys surround him in the foreground. His family members are also illustrated near his heart.

Local Stories

One Latinx’s Journey To Finding His Identity And Culture

Andrew Méndez

Lee en español.This story is part of a series by NPR’s Next Generation Radio program, which explored the theme: What Does It Mean To Be An…

A conceptual illustration of Gloria Smith looking into the distance.

Local Stories

Reno Local Says Working Hard Is America’s Heritage

Maria Palma

This story is part of a series by NPR’s Next Generation Radio program, which explored the theme: What Does It Mean To Be An American?Gloria Smith grew up…

A conceptual illustration of a crowd looking at Dwight and Everett George, who are standing on a stage.

Local Stories

Brothers Bring Indigenous Stories To The Stage

Isaac Hoops

This story is part of a series by NPR’s Next Generation Radio program, which explored the theme: What Does It Mean To Be An American?“We’re just trying to…

A conceptual illustration of Nandar Yukyi at work. She is wearing a white coat while writing in a journal. In the background are two faded illustrations, which act as flashbacks, of a car driving and many people sitting while holding small American flags.

Local Stories

Burmese Anthropologist Prevails Through Asian Hate And Military Coup In Native Myanmar

This story is part of a series by NPR’s Next Generation Radio program, which explored the theme: What Does It Mean To Be An American?Nandar Yukyi has…

Sports and recreation

First Days In America: Basketball Coach Dimitrios Kyriakou

Dimitrios Kyriakou had a successful career coaching professional basketball in Greece, but he always dreamed of coaching in the United States. It was a…

Local Stories

First Days In America: Female Entrepreneur Danell Wilson-Perlman

Danell Wilson-Perlman brings female entrepreneurs back to her home country of South Africa for an immersion program that connects them with other female…

Local Stories

First Days In America: Casino Exec. Karen Goforth

Wanting to explore and see the world in her early twenties, Karen Goforth came to the United States from Melbourne, Australia about 40 years ago. When she…