State of Nevada - Interviews
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Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem
Rani Arbo , founder and lead singer ... on the four piece string band and their eclectic mix of music including country, blues, vintage swing, Appalachian fiddling and world music. They are performing on Saturday at the Historic Fifth Street School. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Dr Mel Pohl
Mel Pohl, MD, FASAM, Medical Dir, LV Recovery Ctr, and Clinical Assistant Prof, U of NV School of Medicine ... on why Nevada residents consume about twice the national average per-capita of prescription narcotics. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Wrath James White
Wrath James White, author ... talks to us about his horror novel, "Succulent Prey," which seeks to answer the questions: Could serial killers be the victims of a communicable disease? Could it be the same virus that spawned the vampire and werewolf legends? Could it be cured? Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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LV Philharmonic's Masterworks III Concert
Maestro David Itkin, Dir and Conductor, LV Phil Zuill Bailey, cellist ... on the latest in the LV Philharmonic's Masterworks III Series - the "All-Tchaikovsky Concert." The performance will take place Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 8:00 pm at UNLV's Artemus Ham Hall. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Lem Banker
Lem Banker, professional sports bettor ... with memories of the colorful characters who decorated Las Vegas' not so distant past. Guest-host, John L Smith. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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New Media and Religion
Heidi Campbell, Professor of Communications, Texas A and M ... on the role of the Internet in religious conversation and debate. Campbell will be participating in the "Virtual Worlds and Interpretive Communities: Opportunities for Global Dialogue" conference to be held at UNLV Feb 16 and 17. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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The Traditional Arabic Music Ensemble
Bishr Hijazi, musician "oud" Ahmed Mostafa, musician "ney" Charbel Azzi, musician "goblet drum" ... on the rich sounds of traditional Arab music. The Traditional Arabic Music Ensemble will be performing at the Winchester Cultural Center Feb 15 at 2pm. The group will be performing traditional and contemprorary music of the Arab world on the Oud and on traditional Arabic percussion instruments. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Lori Lipman Brown
Lori Lipman Brown, Founding Dir Emeritus, Secular Coalition of America ... on her work to protect the rights of athiests, humanists, agnostics and freethinkers. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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UT Shakespearean Festival's Education Tour
Gary B Sessa, Secondary Fine Arts Project Facilitator, CCSD Sarah Carlson-Brown, "Viola," Twelfth Night Brian Frederick, "Orsino" and "Fabian," Twelfth Night ... on the group of eleven actors and crew members who will put on performances of the "Twelfth Night" for thousands of local school kids and why the tour is so important. The tour is in Las Vegas through February 20th. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Paul Hesselink
Paul Hesselink, Organist and Reg Coord, Grand Canyon District, American Guild of Organists ... on his perfomance of a new composition by long-time Las Vegan, the late Don Hannah. Hesselink will be performing this piece in a recital at UNLV's Doc Rando Hall Sun, Feb 8 at 4pm. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Christopher Kenny
Christopher "Edie" Kenney, performer ... who plays Edie, the Mistress of Sensuality, in ZUMANITYTM a character he created for himself years ago. ZUMANITY is currently playing at New York New York Hotel and Casino. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Howard Skolnik
Howard Skolnik, Dir, NV Dept of Corrections ... on the challenges his agency faces in these tough budgetary times. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Comedian George Wallace
George Wallace, Comedian ... on his five years on the strip, and the future of comedy in tight economic times. Wallace performs at the Flamingo Las Vegas at 10pm, Tues through Sat. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Nevada Ballet Theatre
James Canfield, Artistic Dir, NV Ballet Sandra Jennings, Balanchine Trust Repetiteur ... on the Nevada Ballet Theatre's upcoming program dedicated to the work of the great Russian choreographer George Ballanchine. The performances will take place this Friday Feb 6 at 8pm and Saturday Feb 7 at 2pm at UNLV's Artemis Ham Hall. Call for tickets: (702) 895-2787. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Cowboy Poetry Part II
Adam Burke, Independent Producer, NPR's Day to Day ... with more poetry from the range. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Guy Rocha
Guy Rocha, NV State Archivist ... who says NV's old mining towns were the first things that intrigued him about NV history. He is set to retire Feb 2nd. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Young Men's Conference
Kamechia Coltrain, Myles Coltrain's mother Myles Coltrain, 14, Organizer Mujahid Ramadan, Facilitator, Chair of Southern NV Workforce Investment Board, and owner, MR Consulting Walter Mason, Pres, NAACP ... on the conference developed to help young men improve their leadership skills, education, family values, finances and character. The Conference takes place Saturday, Jan 31 from 7am to 4pm at the West LV Arts Center. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Adam Burke, Independent Producer, NPR's Day to Day ... on the yearly festival organized by the Western Folk Life Center where cowboys recite their tales of long rides and lonely cattle drives. 2009 is the 25th year the festival has celebrated life on the range. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Las Vegas City Manager
Betsy Fretwell, LV City Manager ... on the budget and other issues facing the City of Las Vegas. Betsy Fretwell also serves as Vice Chair of the Nevada Public Radio Board of Directors. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Mardi Gras Mambo
Gary Queen, guitar David "MoJo" Poe, clarinet Bill Bailey, bass ... about their style of New Orleans Dixieland jazz music. They are set to perform this Friday night at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center at 7pm. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Freshmen Assemblymen Spiegel and Hambrick
Assemblywoman Ellen Spiegel, D-Las Vegas, Dist 21 Assemblyman John Hambrick, R-Las Vegas, Dist 2 ... on their challenges as freshmen state legislators and their plans for when the legislature convenes on Feb 2. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Dating the Younger Man
Cyndi Targosz, author ... on her thoughts on age and dating. She will be signing copies of her book tonight at 7pm at the Borders at Town Square. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Violinist Joshua Bell
Joshua Bell, violinist ... described by the Boston Herald as "the best violinist active today," he tells us about his recent accomplishments. He is set to perform tomorrow night at UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Nuclear Express
The Honorable Thomas Reed, Sec of the Air Force (Retired) ... on why he predicts we're headed for disaster with so many small aggressive states now in possession of nuclear weapons. He will discuss his new book at the Atomic Testing Museum tonight at 6:30pm. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Robert Reich on the Stimulus Plan
Robert Reich, Prof of Public Policy, UC Berkeley, and Former US Sec of Labor ... on the proposed $825 billion economic stimulus plan and his concept of Supercapitalism in light of the recession. He's set to speak Thursday morning at UNLV's Thomas and Mack Center, as a part of the annual Preview Las Vegas. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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The Exciting Adventures of Boo
Maneeka Ward, author William Garbacz, illustrator ... on how the sixteen year-old author got the idea for a book about a young puppy who learns many of life's lessons. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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What Obama Means for the Country
Jabari Asim, columnist, Washington Post, and author, What Obama Means: ...for Our Culture, Our Politics, Our Future ... on his latest book and the long social, cultural and political road this country traveled before Americans were prepared to elect an African-American president. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
Tarissa Tiberti, Dir, Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art Michele C Quinn, Curatorial Advisor, MGM MIRAGE Tarissa Tiberti, The David C. Copley Dir, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego ... on the latest art exhibit at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, "Classic Contemporary: Lichtenstein, Warhol and Friends." Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Mariachi Nuevo de Las Vegas
Daniel Gonzales, teacher, JD Smith Middle School Chris Gigueroa, teacher, El Dorado High School Michael Sital, teacher, KO Knudson Middle School Noe Ramos, teacher, Valley High School Thomas Garibay, teacher, JD Smith Middle School Yvette Sital, teacher, Monaco Middle School Adam Gomo, teacher, Chaparral High School Christian Regalado, student, Rancho High School ... on the mariachi band this group of teachers started after dozens of teachers moved to Las Vegas to teach as part of the new...
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Dangerous Dance with Evil
Bob Hamer, author, The Last Undercover: The True Story of an FBI Agent's Dangerous Dance with Evil ... on his new book about his life as an FBI agent and how he juggled his many undercover identities. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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2009 LV Zagat Survey
Tim Zagat, CEO, ZAGAT Survey ... on their annual travel guide that takes a look at the best of what Las Vegas has to offer including the best hotels, spas, restaurants or golf courses. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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LV Wind Quintet
Dave Hawley, clarinet Sherrie Parker, flute Mika Brunson, oboe ... about their music and their next free concert this Saturday afternoon at 2pm at the Charleston Heights Arts Center. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Jimmy Chagra
Jack Sheehan, freelance journalist, author and filmmaker ... on the life of the late-drug kingpin and LV highr-ller Jimmy Chagra, who ordered the killing of a federal judge. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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The Foreclosure of America
Adam Michaelson, former Home Loans Exec, Countrywide ... on his book about his company's role in the sub-prime crisis and why he feels Countrywide has been treated unfairly by the news media.. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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The Hot Club of LV
Mundo Juillerat, guitarist and founder, The Hot Club of LV Carol Linnea Johnson, former performer, Momma Mia! and lead singer, The Hot Club of LV ... on their gypsy jazz style, an acoustic style of music that combines elements of swing and flamenco and was born out of the Paris jazz scenes of the 30s and 40s. The group recently released their first CD. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Mr Playboy: Hugh Hefner and the American Dream
Steven Watts, Prof of History, U of Missouri, and author, Mr Playboy: Hugh Hefner and the American Dream ... on his book and this theory of the pleasure principle that still drives the Las Vegas tourist industry. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Author Stephen Younger
Stephen Younger, Pres, NSTEC, The Bomb: A New History. ... on the nuclear proliferation and the practicality of using nuclear weapons in the 21st century. Younger will speak about his book tonight at the Atomic Testing Museum to kick off the 2009 Distinguished Lecture Series. The lecture begins at 6:30pm and is free. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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CES 2009
Mario Armstrong, Tech Correspondent, NPR and Host and Co-producer, "The Digital Spin" ... on the Consumer Electronics Show that opens later this week in Las Vegas and the lastest and greatest gizmos soon to be on the market. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Commissioner Rory Reid
Rory Reid, Clark County Commission Chair ... on the current issues facing Clark County, how the county can pay for existing services and what's likely to be cut. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Actress Terry Moore
Terry Moore, Oscar-nominated actress, Howard Hughes spouse and Playboy Model ... on her colorful movie career and life including dancing with Fred Astaire, hanging out with James Dean, and marriage to billionaire industrialist Howard Hughes. Encore broadcast. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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UNLV Liberace Jazz Quartet Performance
Paul Rigenbach, drummer Scott Teeple, bass Julian Tanaka, sax Otto Ehling, piano ... what inspires them, the interplay of the instruments and why they decided to become jazz musicians. Encore broadcast. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Christmas Organ Music Recital
Carla Swift, organist Jan Bigler, organist Dorothy Young Riess, organist ... on their musical selections at the Southern NV Chapter of the American Guild of Organists' annual Advent-Christmas recital. Encore Presentation. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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LV Philharmonic's Christmas Concert
Maestro David Itkin, Dir and Conductor, LV Phil ... on LV Philharmonic's Christmas concert series, "A Christmas Celebration." Encore presentation. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Lawrence Junior High School Choir
Mary Martini, Dist Engineer, NDOT Connie Beisner, Choir Director ... on their recent invitationto sing with the David Benoit Quartet in a Charlie Brown Christmas. The choir came into our studio to perform and talk about playing Artemus Ham Hall. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Marley and Me
John Grogan, author ... on his story about how his dog helped change his life. Encore Presentation. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Musician Todd Rundgren
Todd Rundgren, musician and music producer ... on his five member Beatles tribute group. Encore broadcast. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Musician-Songwriter Don McLean
Don McLean, singer-songwriter ... on what influenced his musical style and provided inspiration for such iconic rock standards as "American Pie" and "Vincent." McLean is set to perform tonight at Texas Station. Encore broadcast. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Bishop Jefferts Schori
Most Rev Dr Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop, US Episcopal Church ... on the on-going tension in the church over the election of an openly gay bishop and her views on the future of religion in this country. Jefferts Schori was Bishop of the Diocese of Nevada when she was elected the first female leader of the church in 2006. Encore broadcast. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Poet Luljeta Lleshanaku
Luljeta Lleshanaku, Albanian Poet and Fellow, UNLV's Black Mountain Inst ... on a selection of her work which is available in English in a volume entitled, "Fresco." While in Las Vegas, she is working on a collection of essays on modern American culture. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Author Michael Chabon
Michael Chabon, Pulizter Prize winning novelist ... on his latest novel about detective Meyer Landsman in the alternative present day reality of the real city of Sitka, on the Panhandle of Alaska. Encore broadcast. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Singer Sonia Rutstein
Sonia Rutstein, singer, Disappear Fear ... on her music and her connection to Daniel Pearl who was beheaded in Karachi Pakistan in 2002. His friends and family organized the Fodfest, an annual tour of musicians to honor Pearl's memory and to promote the work of the Daniel Pearl Foundation. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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John Michael Stuart
John Michael Stuart, author, Perfect Circles ... on his book in which he shares his philosophy borne of the challenges he faced because of his disability. He'll be signing copies of his book "Perfect Circles" at the Canvass Cafe on Silverado Boulevard tonight at 5pm. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Teen Idol to Las Vegas Luminary
Paul Anka, singer, song writer, music producer and actor ... on his rise from relative obscurity to instant celebrity with his first big hit, "Diana." He elaborates on his 50 year career and the connection with his audience which spans generations. Paul Anka will be performing at the Orleans tonight. John L. Smith hosts. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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The Arts and the Economic Downturn
Libby Lumpkin, Former Exec Dir, LVAM ... on her surprise move to resign as executive director of the LVAM and how the economic downturn is affecting arts in the valley. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Rogers Suggests Lottery
Jim Rogers, NV Higher Education Chancellor ... on his continuing efforts to increase the state's revenue and prevent cuts from happening with his latest push for a state lottery. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Hanukkah Music
Cantor Marla Goldberg, Temple Sinai ... on the its ancient and modern melodies how this minor Jewish holiday has gained prominence in modern times. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Phil Ruffin's Treasure Island Purchase
Phil Ruffin, Buyer, Treasure Island Hotel and Casino ... on his announcement that he was buying MGM Mirage's Treasure Island Hotel and Casino for $775 million. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Uncommon Encounters in the Wild
Craig Childs, Adventurer, Author and Contributor, NPR ... on his explorations of the natural side of this region including staring down mountain lions and watching some pretty prickly customers in some really strange positions. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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The Nutcracker
Clarice Geissel-Rathers, Ballet Mistress Zachary Schleiker, dancer who plays "Fritz" Isabella Schleiker, dancer who plays "Clara" ... on the Nevada Ballet Theatre's annual production of "The Nutcracker," which reveals the mysteries and enchantments of the holiday season as seen through the eyes of a child. Performances take place Dec 17-27 at the Judy Bayley Theatre at the UNLV Performing Arts Center. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Urbanizing the Mojave Desert
Ralph Stern, author and Assoc Prof of Architecture, UNLV Nicole Huber, author and Assist Prof of Architecture, U of WA ... on their book, "Urbanizing the Mojave Desert: Las Vegas," which includes 150 pictures that shows the desert against the backdrop of imported palm trees, lush green grass, and mediterranean-themed neighborhoods of Las Vegas. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Treasure Island Sale
Jim Murren, President and CFO, MGM Mirage ... on the MGM Mirage's deal to sell Treasure Island. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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The Sport of Mixed Martial Arts
David Samuels, journalist, The Atlantic ... on his latest piece on the rising popularity of mixed martial arts and one of the sport's biggest stars, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, who is known for his eccentric personality as well as his punishing fighting style. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Reno - Sin Central
Alicia Barber, Assist Prof of History, UNR, and author, "Reno's Big Gamble: Image and Reputation in the Biggest Little City" ... on her book about "two Renos," one for casinos and one for the respectable people. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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L.A. Now
David Pagel, Art Critic, LA Times ... on the new show at the Las Vegas Art Museum that features the work of 20 Los Angeles-area artists. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Dr Bobby John
Dr Bobby John, Pres, Global Health Advocates ... on the international push to eradicate tuberculosis and malaria while working to limit the spread of HIV-AIDS. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Shadows at Dawn
Karl Jacoby, Author, and Assoc Prof of History, Brown U ... on his groundbreaking exploration of one of the worst Indian massacres in American history, illuminating the clash of American, Mexican, and tribal cultures in the southwestern borderlands. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Jews in Nevada
John Marschall, Professor Emeritus of history, UNR ... on the history of the Jews in Nevada from the first Jew to pass through the Las Vegas Valley as a member of John C Fremont's expedition, to the large synagogues and Jewish organizations that populate modern Las Vegas. He'll be giving a presentation today at 2pm on the CSN's West Charleston campus. It will be open to the public. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Tony Curtis
Tony Curtis, actor ... on his new book "American Prince: A Memoir" released in October and his experiences growing up and in Hollywood. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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The World Without Us
Alan Weisman, author and journalist ... on what the planet earth look like without human beings. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Kids in the Hall
Dave Foley, cast member Bruce McCulloch, cast member Kevin McDonald, cast member Mark McKinney, cast member Scott Thompson, cast member ... on the watershed sketch comedy troupe of the 90's who are returning to their live-performance roots for a major North American theater tour in 2008. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Once Upon A Quinceanera
Julia Alvarez, author, Once Upon a Quinceanera: Coming of Age in the USA ... on rite of passage for 15 year old Latinas and the challenges they face in our culture. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Weird Las Vegas and Nevada
Tim Cridland, co-author and tourguide, Haunted Vegas Tours Joe Oesterle, co-author and award-winning illustrator, National Lampoon ... on where to find ghosts and other roadside oddities right here in Sin City. Encore Broadcast. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Paula Poundstone
Paula Poundstone, Comedian and Author ... on comedy, stand-up and her book. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Windy City
Scott Simon, Host, NPR's Weekend Edition and Author, Windy City: A Novel of Politics ... on his story of murder, greed, sex and politics all set in Chicago, but could easily have been transported to Las Vegas. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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MOSAIC
Josh Huslig, founder, MOSAIC Sean Gerrity, singer, MOSAIC Heath Burgett, singer, MOSAIC Troy Dolendo, singer, MOSAIC John Gibson, singer, MOSAIC Corwyn Hodge, singer, MOSAIC ... on the local a cappella group that was opening for George Wallace at the Flamingo since late 2006 and is now branching out on their own. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Chefs Talk Thanksgiving
Paul Bartolotta, Chef, Bartolotta, Ristorante di Mare at Wynn Las Vegas Adam Bruce, Chef, Four Seasons Hotel, and instructor, Le Cordon Bleu Las Vegas David Robins, Managing Partner of Operations and Corporate Chef, Wolfgang Puck's Fine Dining Group ... on what they plan on serving on Thanksgiving and what Thanksgiving day is like for a chef in Las Vegas. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Chef Rick Moonen
Rick Moonen, Chef, Rick Moonen's RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay, and author, Fish Without a Doubt: The Cook's Essential Companion ... on holiday food, sustainable seafood and his new cookbook. Hosted by Flo Rogers. There's more from Rick Moonen in our current edition of Desert Companion - and a recipe to try this holiday season. Look for the end of year edition in Whole Foods Market Locations. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Susan Anton
Susan Anton, performer ... on the former Miss America finalist and teen poster crush who toured with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Kenny Rogers. Encore broadcast. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Cancer on $5 a Day* *(chemo not included)
Robert Schimmel, comedian and author ... who was diagnosed with cancer in 2000. Schimmel used humor to help get him through the chemotherapy treatments. Encore Broadcast. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Barbara Walters
Barbara Walters, journalist ... joins us to discuss her new autobiography: Audition: A Memoir. Encore broadcast. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Phillip Fortenberry
Phillip Fortenberry, Assoc Music Director , "Jersey Boys," and performer, Liberace Museum ... on his 25 years on Broadway and how a boy from small town Mississippi had made his career on the Great White Way, eventually to move to Las Vegas to perform his one-man show "Liberace and me" at the Liberace Museum. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Life in the Mob
Frank Cullotta, Former Mob Associate ... on his life spanning his early days as a thug on the streets of Chicago, and later joining Tony Spilotro's gang of lawbreakers in Las Vegas to eventually turning in his friends as a government witness. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Cheech and Chong.
Cheech Marin, comedian Tommy Chong, comedian ... on the first performance in twenty years by this classic stoner comedy duo. They're set to be roasted tomorrow at the Comedy Festival at Caesars Palace. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Kwame Anthony Appiah
Dr Kwame Anthony Appiah, Professor Of Philosophy, Princeton ... on why he objects to a concept of race that many African American intellectuals had embraced. He'll be speaking at tonight in Doc Rando Hall on the UNLV campus at 7pm. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Gustavo Arellano
Gustavo Arellano, columnist, Orange County Weekly ... on his new book which tells the story of Areallano's family history and assimilation to the American culture. He is speaking and signing copies of his new book tonight at the East Las Vegas Community Center. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Sen Steven Horsford
NV Sen Maj Leader Steven Horsford, D-Las Vegas ... on the budget problems facing the state. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Zane Grey Biography
Candace Kant, Historian, CSN and author, Dolly And Zane Grey: Letters From A Marriage (Western Literature Series) ... on her book about the unusual marriage between western novelist Zane Grey and his wife Dollie. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Atomic Fragments, A Daughter's Questions
Mary Palevsky, oral historian, Fellow, UNLV's Black Mtn Inst, and author, Atomic Fragments: A Daughter's Questions ... on her book based upon her personal observations and research of her parents' and other nuclear scientists' work on nuclear projects and weapons testing during and post World War II. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Karl Herz - Kristallnacht
Karl Herz, Holocaust survivor, poet and Environmental Health Specialist, SNHD ... on the series of poems he wrote about his Holocaust experience. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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H. Lee Barnes
Prof H. Lee Barnes, English and creative writing, CSN, author, and former Green Beret and Vietnam War veteran ... on how his war experience has inspired him to write two short story collections. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Female Veterans
Carole Turner, Vietnam War veteran and Deputy Exec Dir, Nevada's Office of Veteran Services Debra Cole, Iraq War veteran and Treasurer, Student Veterans Organization, UNLV Sharon Dixon, Iraq War veteran ... on what it's like for women to serve in the US armed services and the their experiences once their service is over. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Comic book historian David Hajdu
David Hajdu, author ... on his new book which chronicles the of the rise and fall of the original graphic novels. He'll be speaking at the Vegas Valley Book Festival on Saturday at the Clark County Library on East Flamingo Road at 2 pm. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Pahrump Film Festival
Tony Mendoza, festival organizer Keith Mosher, filmmaker ... on the 3rd Annual "High Desert Shorts International Film Festival" that will take place in Pahrump from November 6th through 8th. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Choreographers' Showcase
Beth Barbre, CEO and Exec Dir, NV Ballet Theatre Jared Hunt, soloist, NV Ballet Theatre Karen Gay, Global Citizenship Dir, Cirque du Soleil Khetanya Henderson, "Lady Madonna", Cirque du Soleil's LOVE, and choreographer, Choreographers' Showcase ... on the unique dance revue which will include ten new and original choreographed pieces - five from Nevada Ballet Theatre dancers and five from Cirque du Soleil artists. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Author Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman, author ... on his most recent book, a novel for older children, The Graveyard Book. He's set to deliver the keynote address tonight at the opening session of the Vegas Valley Book Festival. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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UNLV Community Concert Band
Tony LaBounty, Dir Bill Stalnaker, Clarinetist Bill Carpi, Saxophonist ... on the band that was formed 20 years ago to allow locals and music students to play together. The Concert Band will be performing its Fall Concert at Artemus Ham Hall on the UNLV campus on Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Admission is free. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Lonnie Hammargren
Dr Lonnie Hammargren , Chair, Vets for Freedom ... about his annual open house and his love for collecting unusual Nevada relics. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Sen John Ensign on the Election
Sen John Ensign, [R-NV] ... on why he remains confident that Republican Presidential candidate John McCain will win Nevada's five electoral votes. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Nevada State Assembly, District 12
Assemblyman James Ohrenschall, [D-Las Vegas], incumbent ... on the race for the district that covers a narrow stretch of east central Las Vegas, bordered by Charleston on the north, Sahara on the south, 15th Street on the west and Sunrise Mountain on the east. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Former Mobster Henry Hill
Henry Hill, former mobster and government witness ... on his turbulent life as a mobster in NY City in the 1960's and 70's and his repeated run-ins with the law ever since. He will be speaking at 6pm tonight at the Cheesecake and Crime Mystery Bookshop in Henderson. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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CCSD, Seat A
Assoc Superintendent Edward Goldman, candidate PTA Volunteer Deanna Wright, candidate ... on the race for CCSD seat A and how they plan to deal with the budget issues as soon as they take office. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Nevada Supreme Court, Seat B
Attorney Kris Pickering, candidate Washoe County Family Court Judge Deborah Schumacher, candidate ... on the race for vacant Seat B on the Nevada Supreme Court to succeed retiring Chief Justice Bill Maupin. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Nevada State Assembly, District 29
Sean Fellows, R-Henderson, candidate ... who is running to replace Democrat Susan Gerhardt, who announced earlier this year she wouldn't run for re-election for Henderson's state Assembly district 29. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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80's Pop Sensation Gino Vannelli
Gino Vannelli, singer and songwriter ... on the smooth sounds of the 70s and 80s pop icon. He will be performing at the Las Vegas Hilton on Nov ninth. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Barack Obama Speaks at Bonanza High
Sen Barack Obama, [D-IL], presidential candidate ... on water, growth and the Southwest. We also hear some of the sounds of Obama's Saturday rally at Bonanza High School School. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Nevada State Assembly, District 5
Community Activist Donna Toussaint, R-Las Vegas, candidate Textbook Salesperson and Former Teacher Marilyn Dondero, D-Las Vegas, candidate ... on the race to replace three-term Republican incumbent Valerie Weber in the district which covers a part of western Las Vegas around the Spring Valley area. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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County Commission A
Regent and Business Owner Steve Sisolak, D-Las Vegas, candidate Business Owner Brian Scroggins, R-Las Vegas, candidate ... on the race to replace Bruce Woodbury in the district which covers the southeast and eastern parts of the county. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Organist Felix Hell
Felix Hell, organist ... who will be speaking from the stage of Doc Rando Hall at UNLV. He will be demonstrating the organ today at 4pm and giving a recital tomorrow at 7:30pm which will include the music of Bach, Mendelson and Cesar Franck. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Tom Schiff Exhibit
Thomas Schiff, photographer ... on his collection of panoramic photographs of Las Vegas which are on display in the newest exhibit at the Las Vegas Art Museum. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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State Senate District 5
State Sen Joe Heck, R-Henderson, incumbent ... on why he is more qualifed than Shirley Breeden to fill the seat in the state's Fifth Senate District. His Democratic opponent, Shirley Breeden, chose not to join the conversation. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Sen Majority Leader Harry Reid
Sen Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-NV ... on the direction the presidential campaign is heading. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Amen Corner
Walter Mason, Dir and Founder, Ira Aldridge Theater Company Lanyard Williams, actor, "Luke" Keith Dillard, actor, "David" ... on the upcoming production of James Baldwin's 1965 play, "The Amen Corner," which explores the damaged relationship between a son and his parents. The Aldridge Theater Company will perform the play on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the West Las Vegas Library. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Las Vegas' Michelin Guide, Year Two
Jean-Luc Naret, Global Dir, Michelin Guide ... on what does having a Michelin guide to Las Vegas say about the city as a destination for world class dining and hotels. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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School Board Seat C
Retired Principal Ronan Matthew, candidate Dir of Equity and Diversity Education Linda Young, candidate ... on the race for the seat that covers much of central Las Vegas, including downtown Las Vegas. They're running to replace Shirley Barber, who decided not to run for re-election this year after serving three terms on the board. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Nevada State Assembly, District 4
Retired FBI Agent Richard McArthur, R-Las Vegas, candidate Retired Coach and School Teacher Craig Ballew, D-Las Vegas, candidate ... on the race for the Summerlin-based State Assembly seat currently held by Francis Allen, who lost in the Republican primary. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Congressional District 2
Local Businessman Kenneth Wegner, [R-Las Vegas], Challenger ... who's running to replace Democrat Shelley Berkley in Congressional District 1, which covers nearly the entire state, excluding parts of Clark County. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Congressional District 1
Chair of the NV Dem Party Jill Derby, [D-Reno], Challenger ... who's running to replace Republican Dean Heller in the Reno-based second Congressional District, which covers nearly the entire state except for the Las Vegas metro area. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Poet Laureate Charles Simick
Charles Simick, US Poet Laureate ... on how his migration to the US from post-World War II Servia shaped his poetry, which uses humor and flashes of the macabre. He will be speaking Tuesday at 7pm at the UNLV Student Union Theater. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Congressional District C
State Sen Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas, challenger ... who is running for the seat currently held by Republican Jon Porter. The district covers a large "y-shaped" portion of southern Nevada, including the southern part of the valley, Boulder City, Laughlin and Mesquite. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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