KNPR Discussions

Unemployment Numbers

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Las Vegas unemployment rate is now nearly 14%. Population is declining in the valley and jobs are still disappearing. We talk with Nevada's chief employment economist, Bill Anderson, to find out why jobs are still disappearing. And we talk with some experts about when jobs will come back and discuss whether moving might be a smart career move right now.

Guests:
Bill Anderson, Chief Economist, DETR
Phil Gardner, Dir, Collegiate Employment Research Inst
Andrea Koncz, Employment Information Mgr, Natl Assoc of Colleges and Employers
Stephen Miller, Chair, Dept of Economics, UNLV Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Gloves Boxing Monument and Museum

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

"We talk with artist and designer Paul-Felix Montez about his plans to build a giant pair of boxing gloves and boxing history museum in downtown Las Vegas.

Paul-Felix Montez, Artist and Designer, Las Vegas Big Art Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Los Monologos de la Vagina

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

""Los Monologos de la Vagina" aka the Vagina Monologues in Spanish were performed on Saturday at CSN Cheyenne's Horn Theater. This audio postcard are the sounds of the world famous Vagina Monologues as they are performed in Spanish.

There are sounds of the on-stage performance accompanied by short introductions to the performers with descriptions of the monologues that were performed. Listeners get a chance to hear how a phenomenon like the Vagina Monologues were adapted by local Las Vegans for a Spanish speaking audience. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Norma Norman

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

"We talk with NDOT's Civil Rights Officer Norma Norman. She will be charged with overseeing the departments compliance with federal mandates like access for the disables, environmental racism and employment discrimination.

Guest:
Norma Norman, Civil Rights Officer, NDOT Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

John Chachas, Senate Challenger

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Senator Harry Reid faces a number of challengers for his Senate seat. Among them is Wall Street alum, John Chachas. He made his money in New York, but says he has 75 years of Nevada family history. He also says his expertise in fixing corporations is what the Capitol needs. Republican John Chachas joins us for a live interview on his campaign, his Nevada roots, and what it takes to fix problems in the state. Join the conversation! Leave your comment below, e-mail son@knpr.org or call live during the program on Friday, 258-3552.

Guest:
John Chachas, Republican challenger for U.S. Senate Seat in Nevada Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Stripped Documentary

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

"In August 2007, photographer Greg Friedler came to Las Vegas on a mission. He wanted to find 140 Las Vegans who would be willing to be photographed naked. He also shot them in their street clothes and the book would be a series of matched portraits of these people from all walks of life - dressed and undressed.

Friedler had already done similar books about New York, London and Los Angeles. Film Director David Palmer decided to make film about Friedler's Las Vegas book. It documents Friedler's struggle to understand Las Vegas and those who live here. And along the way, we meet people who helped Friedler and those who volunteered to be photographed. The movie premieres tonight at midnight at the Onyx Theater on East Sahara Avenue.

Guests:
David Palmer, Director, "Stripped"
LaRue McCay, escort
Jesse Garon, Elvis impersonator
Robert Paul, "Hussla" and entrepreneur
Rebecca Zisch, Women's Studies Professor and KNPR Commentator
Talitha Manning, Greg Friedler's assistant in Las Vegas
Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

The Yale Whiffenpoofs

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

"We hear the sounds of Yale University's 100-plus year old a cappella group the "Whiffenpoofs." Four "Whiffs" join us to talk about their musical stylings and how they turn pop songs and classics into a cappella gold. We also discuss the rich tradition behind a cappella at Yale and how that tradition has come do define a way of life at the school.

Guests:
Sam Hafer, World Tour Manager
Michael Lavigne, Business Manager
Jerry Lieblish, Emcee (known as the Ham in the Whiffs)
Keiji Ishiguri, Pitch-pipe Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Dot Vegas vs. VEGAS.com

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

"We discuss what may happen in the fight between two internet companies to control the proposed internet suffix .vegas.

Guests:
Scott Wylan, County Reporter, LVRJ
Ron Jackson, Editor, Domain Name Journal
Lauren Weinstein, Co-Founder, People For Internet Responsibility Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Senator Steven Horsford

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

"The Special Session to trim $887 million from the state budget is history. But the same issues will be back in 2011. Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford gives us his take on what happened and tells us what he thinks needs to be done to prevent a repeat after 2011.

Guest:
State Senator Steven Horsford (D-North Las Vegas) Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Raising Federal Education Standards

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

"The Obama administration wants to raise federal education standards around the country. Part of that effort means coming up with new common standards and overhauling the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Forty-eight States including Nevada have signed on to develop those common standards in reading and math. We talk with education leaders and analysts about how to effectively and realistically raise education standards in Nevada and around the country.

Guests:
Keith Rheault, Superintendent, Nevada Department of Education
Patrick Gibbons, Education Policy Analyst, Nevada Policy Research Institute
Dane Linn, Education Director, National Governors Association
Diane Ravitch, Research Professor, New York University Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Maile Chapman

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

""Rural Finland may not seem like a very likely locale for a gripping intellectual thriller," writes one literary critic, but Maile Chapman certainly makes it so. The UNLV writing fellow joins us to talk about her debut novel (about women locked in a sanatorium), why it took her 10 years to write, and how she's getting Vegas doctors to write about their own work. Join us for a special look into the life of a novelist.

Maile Chapman will be speaking with UNLV writing fellow, Vu Tran, on Thursday, April 15 at 7 p.m. at UNLV's Barrick Museum Auditorium. This is a Black Mountain Institute event, in partnership with UNLV's Department of English.

Guest:
Maile Chapman, Schaeffer Fellow in Fiction, UNLV Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

The Lone Dissenter

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

"At the end of the Special Session to balance the state budget, Sen. Bob Coffin took 25 minutes to criticize the deal and those who made it. Where others saw a balanced budget, Coffin said there was not enough revenue. And he warned his fellow lawmakers not to return home and congratulate themselves. On the contrary, he said the legislature lacked the nerve to raise enough tax revenue. State Sen. Bob Coffin joins us to explain why the special session was a very disappointing six days.

Guest:
State Sen. Bob Coffin, (D-Las Vegas) Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Peace Corps Volunteers

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

"We talk with one recent college graduate bound for Central America and a middle-aged couple moving to the Ukraine to develop business. We explore what volunteers will be doing, what they need to do to prepare, why they've decided to join the Peace Corps, what they expect to achieve and how they expect their Peace Corps experience will affect the rest of their lives. We will be checking back in six months to catch up on how the reality of the Peace Corps worked out.

Guest:
James Buel, Peace Corps Volunteer assigned to Ukraine
Laura Bestor, Peace Corps Volunteer assigned to Ukraine
Jenn Macy, Peace Corps Volunteer assigned to Dominican Republic Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Blue Vegas

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

"P. Moss has published a new book of "only in Las Vegas" short stories. And he's got a very unusual night job for a writer - he owns a couple of unusual bars. We talk to him about his very disillusioned Vegas stories and how he writes and manages two bars. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

City Layoffs

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Union heads talk about the city's budget plan that could eliminate more than 200 jobs and see the firing of 171 full time employees. The unions have yet to agree to reopen their contract and Mayor Oscar Goodman says if they don't, there's no other choice but to see people laid off. We ask them if they will agree to reopen those contracts and if cuts and layoffs will impact their departments at all.

Guests:
Chris Collins, Executive Dir, Las Vegas Police Protective Association.
Don King, Pres, Las Vegas City Employees Association. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Thom Reilly

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

"The City of Las Vegas could soon lay off 171 people as part of its budget reduction plan. Mayor Oscar Goodman says there is one thing that could solve the problem: The city's four unions have to re-open their contracts and agree to an 8% wage reduction. So far the unions have not agreed to concessions and say, legally, that they don't have to make concessions. City officials released their budget plan last week which aims to solve the City of Las Vegas's $70 million budget gap for the next fiscal year.

We spoke with former Clark County Manager Thom Reilly. He's dealt with union bargaining first hand, and gave us some perspective on how the battle between the union and city might play out.

Guest:
Thom Reilly, former Clark County Manager Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Special Session

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

"The legislators have been working over the weekend in Carson City and only Gov. Jim Gibbons was sure that a deal was at hand. We catch up with the latest on the budget cutting and revenue raising in the state capitol. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Wayne Newton's Financial Troubles

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Police and moving vans were spotted outside the home of legendary Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton yesterday. John Katsilometes of the Las Vegas Sun gives us the latest on the situation.

Guests:
John Katsilometes, Entertainment Columnist, LV Sun Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

David Itkin and Soloists

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"The Las Vegas Philharmonic brings Johannes Brahms back to life with his "Double Concerto for Violin and Cello." Director David Itkin directs the Philharmonic, with performances by soloists Deann Letourneau and Andrew Smith. It's the third part of the Masterworks Series. Join us for a special in-studio performance.

Guests:
David Itkin, Conductor, LV Philharmonic
Andrew Smith, Principal Cellist, LV Philharmonic; and Assoc Prof of Music, UNLV
Deann Letourneau, Violinist and Concertmaster, LV Philharmonic Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

World Trade Center Dedication

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Many, many Americans have a 9/11 story. New York firefighter Lee Ielpi lost his son, also a firefighter, when the south tower of the World Trade Center collapsed.

He was in the Pentagon when it was attacked on 9/11.

Now people in Las Vegas will be able to touch a piece of the WTC. Literally. On Saturday February 27, the Atomic Testing Museum is adding two artifacts from the World Trade Center to its permanent collection.

What's your 9/11 story? Share it below.

Guests:
Lee Ielpi, Pres of the September 11th Families Association and a New York Firefighter. His son was also a firefighter and died when South Tower collapsed
Fred Sager, Firefighter who assisted in the rescue and clean up at the site Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Special Session

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"The discussions are continuing in Carson City but the governor is threatening to cut off debate on Sunday night and veto whatever happens after that. Even the Republicans are unhappy with his behavior. We check in with Carson City to find out the latest on the budget cutting and revenue raising. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Organ Recital

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Daniel Pickering teaches organ performance at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa but he is playing a recital tonight at Doc Rando Hall on the UNLV campus. We talk with him about why he enjoys playing the organ and the inspiration for the modern religious music that he has recorded and will be playing at the Las Vegas recital.

Guest:
David Pickering, Organist Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Bus Rapid Transit

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Last week, the city received $34 million for a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, which will run along Sahara Avenue, and bisect several other north south lines. Proponents of BRT say they're fast and efficient, affordable and comfy--like trains.

But buses just don't have the same cache as trains, and some commuters view buses as low-end transportation for those who don't have any other options. Could BRT change all that? Is BRT right for the transportation needs of commuters in Las Vegas? And how have BRT systems fared in other parts of the US, and around the world?

If you could benefit from the BRT Sahara line, or have experience with riding buses (positive or negative) share your thoughts below.

Guests:
Jacob Snow, General Manager, RTC
Andrea Bernstein, Transportation and Sustainability Reporter, WNYC Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Playing in the Great Outdoors

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"When's the last time your child jumped off a tree swing? Built a fort? Chased after frogs? Richard Louv, author of the bestseller Last Child in the Woods, thinks kids today are missing the joys of the great outdoors. They're growing up with iPods, backseat TVs and video games. As one fourth grader told Louv, "I like to play indoors better, 'cause that's where all the electrical outlets are." But Louv says playing outdoors inspires imagination and helps lower anxiety. He reveals the secrets to getting kids outdoors in today's urban world. Plus, Allison Brody of UNLV's Public Lands Institute offers tips for exploration in Southern Nevada.

Guests:
Richard Louv, Author, Last Child in the Woods
Allison Brody, Project Manager, Conservation Education and Interpretation, UNLV's Public Lands Inst Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

UNLV Trumpet Festival

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"What did Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Arturo Sandoval and Quincy Jones have in common? They all played that jazz favorite: the trumpet. Four world-class trumpeters swing into Nevada on Feb. 26-27 for UNLV's Trumpet Festival. They talk to us about performing around the globe, encouraging kids to pick up the trumpet, and why they think it's still the best instrument in town.

Guests:
Steven Trinkle, Trumpet Festival organizer and creator; Adjunct Instructor of Trumpet, UNLV; and, Artistic Director and Conductor, Powder River Symphony
Chris O'Hara, Chair of the Brass Dept, South Shore Conservatory in Mass, Demo: Hero's Quick Step
Bruce Barrie, Founding Member/Trumpeter, Chestnut Brass Company, Demo: Clarke Minuet
Gary Malvern, Professor, Trumpet Studio at Furman University; Trumpet Instructor, South Carolina Governor's School of the Arts; and, Principle Trumpeter, Greenville Symphony Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Hiding from Ugandan Rebels

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Imagine a young boy. Every night, he doesn't sleep in his own bed. Instead, he walks miles to sleep on the muddy floors beneath a local hospital. Because if he doesn't, the local militia might abduct him and force him into their army. This is Uganda. These children are called "night commuters."

We talk to a Ugandan boy who has spent most of his young life hiding from the militia. He's sharing his story with Las Vegas students, thanks to a nonprofit group and high school teachers.

Guests: (also pictured above from left to right)
Christina VandenHengel, member of Invisible Children
Amy Vait, member of Invisible Children
Brian Lisko, History and Psychology Teacher, Sierra Vista High School
Okello Ronald, native Ugandan

Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Human Trafficking

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Even the briefest glance at the personal columns of city newspapers shows there's been a big boom in Asian-themed massage parlors. And that reflects the nature of human trafficking in Southern Nevada. Elsewhere undocumented migrants are lured with offers of work but end up in sweat shops and domestic service. In Las Vegas, most victims end up working in the sex industry. Once ensconced in that trade, victims find it difficult to break out - physically, financially and psychologically. We talk with members of the Human Trafficking Task Force and the FBI, which is leading the fight against human trafficking.

Guests include:
Kathleen Bergquist, Associate Professor at School of Social Work, UNLV
Courtney Corbett, FBI Special Agent
Stacey Cramer, Program Dir of the Salvation Army's network of emergency trafficking victims services Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Special Session

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"The massive budget cutting of the special session begins today. We look at the shape of the deal the legislators have to put together, whether there will be be an early resolution and why the governor seems to be retreating from his demands for double digit cuts in health and education.

Guest List:
Barbara Buckley, Assembly Speaker
Lynn Stewart, Assemblyman Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Viva ELVIS!

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Pull on your sequin suit and lace up your blue suede shoes. . . Elvis is in the studio! Cirque du Soleil pays tribute to The King himself with its latest show, Viva ELVIS^TM. It premieres this Friday at City Center's Aria. We talk to the cast and crew about how they meld the magic of acrobatics with Elvis's famous tunes. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Special Session - Republicans

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"We talk to the Republican legislative leaders:
John Hambrick, Assemblyman and Lynn Stewart, Assistant Min Floor Leader Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Special Session - Democrats

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"The Nevada legislature will meet for a special session on February 23 to solve an $871,000 budget shortfall. The governor is asking for 10% for most state funded agencies including K-12 and Higher education. The budget hole equals about 20% of state spending for the next year and half. We talk with Democratic legislative leaders about what kind of deal will be struck to solve the problem, the likelihood of tax increases and how already decimated state agencies will deal with yet another round of cuts.

Guests include:
Barbara Buckley, Assembly Speaker and Bob Coffin, State Senator. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Tea Party of Nevada

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Anger with Democrats and Republicans has bubbled up and manifest itself in the Tea Party movement. But now the Tea Party of Nevada has formed and is set to run a candidate against Sen. Harry Reid and whoever emerges as the winner of the Republican primary. Republicans are denouncing the mysterious new party as stooges for Harry Reid but the real story is more complicated.

Nevada News Bureau Editor Elizabeth Crum explains what we know about the Tea Party of Nevada. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Tea Party Nation Convenor

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"We meet Judson Phillips the convener of the Tea Party Nation. The group, which recently had its first convention in Ashville, is planning to hold its second meeting in Las Vegas in July. He tells us what's planned for Las Vegas and why they decided to come to Sin City. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Food Talk

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Max Jacobson and John Curtas visit with Mitchell Davis, Vice President of the James Beard Foundation, about the foundation, its awards, and the art of food writing. Cities like Las Vegas tend not to fare very well when James Beard Awards are handed out, Davis has some ideas about why this is (hint: it has something to do with New York...).

Max and John will also talk to Bob Howald and Kristin Sande of Valley Cheese and Wine, who tells us what southern Nevadans like to eat from a specialty food store (compared to other parts of the country).

We also hear recommendations for the top food marketplaces in the valley and hear Max and John spar over three area restaurants in "Eat It or Beat It." Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Latino Voters and Nevada's Gubernatorial Race

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Hispanic voters in Nevada are mostly Democrats. But does that mean they'll fall in line with their party's candidate? We explore how candidates will reach out and try to swing the Hispanic vote their way in the upcoming gubernatorial election. And we look at whether party alliance trumps personal view on issues like immigration, jobs and health care.

Guests Include:
Ken Fernandez, political science professor at UNLV;
Vicenta Montoya, immigration lawyer and Democratic activist;
Fernando Romero, political organizer, a Democrat who organized Hispanics for McCain in 2008; and,
Matthew Barreto, associate professor of political science at the University of Washington he also runs the polling firm Latino Decisions which tracks Latino voting trends. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Teen Fathers

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"It's like Laurence Fishburne said in "Boyz in the Hood" "...Any fool can make a baby, but it takes a man to be a father."

Often discussions about teen pregnancy revolve around the teen mothers involved. But what about the young men? Who are their role models, and what's being done to reach them? How are they preparing for these life-altering changes ahead, and do they even want to to be fathers?

Teen fathers join us to talk about how their lives have changed as they prepare to raise a child. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Medical Marijuana Inc.

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"That's right, medical marijuana has gone from being a cottage industry to be a fully-fledged corporate industry. The national company is offering franchises to local entrepreneurs who want to get into the medical marijuana business. We talk with the local franchisees who have bought the first Nevada franchisee and the man who's chairman of the board at the company headquarters of Medical Marijuana, Inc. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Desert Bloom

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Angela O'Callaghan offers some words of wisdom on choosing seeds for your garden.

If you'd like more information on growing vegetables in Southern Nevada, you may attend her class, "Growing in Small Places" which takes place on February 27. The morning class is geared toward those who haven't had much success with their patio gardens, or who have just been intimidated. The evening class will be for more experienced folks.

Please register in advance by calling Elaine at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Office at (702) 251-7531. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

The War on Drugs

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"The United States has only 5% of the world's population but it uses 60% of the world's drugs. That number alone is enough to suggest that we have no chance of winning the war on drugs or so argues Dr. Stephen Frye. His book "TWENTY-FIVE REASONS TO LEGALIZE DRUGS--WE REALLY LOST THIS WAR!" explains why he thinks the war should be over. We talk to him about why the war is a lost cause and what we should do to wean our society off its dependence on drugs. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Suicide Among Seniors

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Nevada has the highest rate of senior suicides in the nation. It's a subject that isn't often discussed. On this program we ask the question: Why? Why are so many seniors turning to suicide in our state? Is it gambling, depression, or loneliness? How can we stop it? And why is there little funding and open discussion on this topic?

We talk with the heads of the state and national suicide prevention centers, and with a woman who answers the phone at the crisis hotline.

Our guests include: Jerry Reed, Suicide Prevention Resource Center; Linda Flatt, Nevada's Office of Suicide Prevention; and, Debbie Gant-Reed, Crisis Call Center And we take your calls, comments and questions. Start the conversation now, by adding your thoughts below. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

The Value of Nothing

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Economist Raj Patel writes in his new book that we have placed too much trust in the market value of everything. And that has had detrimental effects on our democracy as well as our economy. We talk to him about his ideas on how to get these two back where they should be. We also discuss how that should play out in a tourist city like Las Vegas where selling all kinds of leisure and entertainment is the name of the game. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

National Geographic on FLDS

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has several towns established in Nevada, Utah and Texas. The normally secretive group gave National Geographic unprecedented access to dispel the idea that the polygamous group was a cult. They claim, of course, to be the true descendants of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. We talk with the reporter who investigated the FLDS for the magazine. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

MGM Mirage Leaves Atlantic City

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"MGM Mirage has announced plans to sell its interest in the Borgata - the newest hotel in Atlantic City. It is doing so because New Jersey Gaming regulators have declared the company's Macau partner Pansy Ho an unsuitable person to be working with a licensee. Forced to choose, MGM Mirage will stick with Macau because that's where the company expects the growth will be. We talk with Wall Street Journal Reporter Alexandra Berzon about the decision and why Nevada gave Pansy Ho a pass while New Jersey regulators decided that they had to draw the line. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Desert Bloom: Perfect Gardening Weather

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"The recent rains have left conditions optimal for planting and weeding. Norm Schilling tells us more. Norm has cut his Dwarf Pampas from several feet... to a few inches (pictured right). Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Rugby Tournament

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"The biggest international sporting event of the year is being held in Las Vegas this weekend. It's the 2010 USA Rugby Sevens Tournament at Sam Boyd Stadium. The event attracts teams from all the big Rugby-playing nations and many others besides. We talk with the tournament director who has some tips on what to look for so that those us raised on football where they use helmets and pads can understand this game. We also talk with the coach and captain of the Eagles - Team USA for the Rugby Sevens Tournament. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Nevada Yesterdays: Squaw Valley Olympics, pt 2

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"The 1960 Winter Olympics was not only full of firsts for the Olympics, but for the state of Nevada. Senator Richard Bryan tells us more. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Olympic Skier

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Stacey Cook is a University of Nevada, Reno alumna. She grew up in Northern California and she's training now at Mammoth Lakes. But this weekend she'll be up in the mountains outside Vancouver, Canada, hoping to strike gold with the US Olympic Ski Team. We talk to her about how she started skiing and what the Olympics mean to her. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Seasons of Light

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"The Southern California photographer Jeff Mitchum has been called "The Ansel Adams of Color." It's an apt description of his beautiful landscape photographs that have been gathered in a new book "Seasons of Light." He'll be in town Saturday to sign copies of the mega-coffee table book at the Bellagio Hotel-Casino's Conservatory. He tells some of the epic and intrepid adventures he's had creating these handsome photos. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Food Insecurity

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"One in eight people in the Las Vegas Valley are unsure about having enough food to eat. That comes from a recent report from Three Square - the valley's wholesale food bank. And if we mean good, healthy fresh food, the number goes even higher. Much of this has been brought about by the recession but those most at risk are children developing. It's not just the pain of hunger but the risk of under-development that can mar their physical and mental growth. Three Square Chief Executive Officer Julie Murray talks about the problem and what can be done to fix it, even in these hard economic times. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Nevada Yesterdays

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"The Winter Olympics, Nevada and Disney once shared a common interest. Here's Senator Richard Bryan. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Dayvid Figler

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"President Obama puts "Las Vegas" next to "irresponsible spending" again and everyone in town gets mad. Everyone, that is, but commentator Dayvid Figler. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

UNLV Protest

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"UNLV students, faculty and administrators turned to a traditional technique yesterday to protest their anger at planned cuts of 10 percent or more to Nevada's higher education budget. Ryan Wallis gathered this audio postcard of the days speeches and action. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Walking Away: the Moral Ground

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"The giant wave of foreclosures and huge drop in real estate values have left many homeowners in Las Vegas dishing out monthly mortgage payments that are meaningless in investment terms. It's money they may never recover. Why not walk away, take the credit hit, and start over, rather than throwing good money after bad at a home that won't likely see any equity return for at least a decade and in some case, much longer?

We look at the moral dilemma of walking away. Borrowing and lending as a practice, lives and dies on one basic principle: the sense of duty debtors feel toward their creditors. Have we now entered a period of time where walking away from debt has become more acceptable, more normal?

Our guests include Felix Salmon, finance blogger for Reuters and Megan McArdle, finance and economics blogger of the Asymmetrical Information, and writer for the Atlantic Monthly. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

The Future of Conservatism

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Conservatism has always won its victories from bitter defeats, argues author Sam Tanenhaus. So will the 2008 election be such another election or have conservatives already begun a resurgence. Tanenhaus will be speaking on a panel about "The Future of Conservatism" at UNLV's Student Union Theatre tonight and he joins us to talk about the past and the future of conservatism in the postwar United States. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

State of the State Post-Mortem

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Gov. Jim Gibbons has laid out the sad state of the state and now it's up to the legislature. We talk with Democratic leaders Speaker Barbara Buckley and Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford to get their reaction and where they think the Legislature will have to make cuts to close the $881 million budget gap. We also discuss the issue with Republican legislators. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Solving the Budget Crisis

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"Gov. Jim Gibbons is set to deliver his "State of the State" on the state's deteriorating budget situation. We talk with business leaders, union leaders and students to assess their hopes and fears for the budget cuts that most observers see as inevitable. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

Smithsonian African-American History Museum

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

"The Smithsonian Institution is planning to open the National Museum of African-American History and Culture in 2015. The still-to-be built museum already has a director who is lecturing at UNLV on Monday night. We meet him and discuss the planning for a museum and what goes into gathering the materials to tell the story of a group that has historically not figured much in the telling of the American story. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"