In late August, CBS Mornings visited Pahrump, Nevada, as part of their “Three Meals” series, which focuses on engaging voters in key battleground states over breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The episode aired on September 17, highlighting the stops the series made across Nevada, with breakfast in Pahrump, lunch in North Las Vegas, and dinner in Reno.
For their breakfast segment, correspondent Adriana Diaz visited Our Place, a specialty coffee house located at 1720 E Calvada Blvd. The discussions centered on whether locals remain hopeful about the future of America and how the rising costs of doing business are affecting them. Customers shared a variety of perspectives, with most expressing concern about the nation’s direction, while others highlighted the economic challenges facing small businesses due to inflation and supply chain issues.
CBS Mornings’ visit to Pahrump provided a snapshot of rural Nevada’s voter concerns, connecting local experiences to broader national conversations. Through this series, CBS continues to shine a light on the voices that shape the future of the country, showing how the issues discussed in small communities like Pahrump resonate across the nation. To view the segment, you can click here.