Sticky Note Conversations

In this episode of Sticky Note Conversations, host Erika Washington dives into an enlightening discussion with Duy Nguyen, Assemblyman for Nevada's District 8 and the first Vietnamese immigrant elected to a state position in Nevada. They talk about the recent special session of the Nevada legislature, the importance of local politics, and various pressing issues such as the expansion of film tax credits and criminal justice reforms. Duy shares personal insights from his life as an immigrant, his commitment to uplifting his community, and the policies he's working on in the healthcare and sick leave realms. They also discuss the significance of financial literacy and the challenges of being a legislator and a parent. Tune in to hear about Duy's vision for an inclusive and forward-moving Nevada.
  • (00:00) - Introduction to Sticky Note Conversations
  • (00:10) - Special Session of the Nevada Legislature
  • (00:49) - Replay Era: Conversation with Assemblyman Youi Winn
  • (01:44) - Meet Assemblyman Youi Winn
  • (02:53) - Challenges and Responsibilities of a Legislator
  • (05:32) - Motivations and Background of Youi Winn
  • (10:59) - Legislative Priorities and Bills
  • (22:15) - Balancing Legislative Duties and Family Life
  • (28:26) - Parenting Guilt and Growing Up
  • (29:39) - Concerns of the Asian Community in Nevada
  • (35:54) - Healthcare Challenges and Legislation
  • (40:02) - Financial Literacy for Students
  • (43:21) - Immigration and the Asian Community
  • (48:45) - Winning Wednesdays and Civic Engagement
  • (53:04) - The American Dream and Hope
  • (56:39) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Creators and Guests

Producer
Erika Washington
SE
Editor
Simone Endress
WB
Composer
Wil Black

What is Sticky Note Conversations?

To keep my thoughts in order and my to-do lists remotely manageable I create arrays of sticky notes on my desk and wall. New idea? Stick note! Someone I want to meet with? Sticky Note! Need to remember to pay a parking ticket? Write it on a sticky note. Over the course of the last year, I have wanted to create a podcast that allowed me to dive deep into conversations with interesting people.. I wanted to have real conversations that were more than sound bites or regurgitated talking points about fluffy topics. My hope is that each episode feels like old friends catching up. Revealing great information but also humanity, struggle, victory, joy, grief, and possibly, a flicker of transcendence.

I hope you will enjoy these as much as I do creating them.
Join me here every Saturday as I pull a new sticky note off my desk.