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Clark County School Superintendent
"Clark County School District Chief Walt Rulffes joins us to talk about the host of issues facing educators and schools in Southern Nevada. We talk about the empowerment schools program, federal aid that will require a change in state law so that test scores can be used to assess teacher quality, raises for classroom teachers, school construction and pending budget cuts. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Drug War Zone
"Anthropologist Howard Campbell has been inside the cartel. He's also talked with those fighting the cartels in the drug war. He tells us what the war on drugs looks like from the inside and we hear what that war looks like to an anthropologist. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Immigration Reform
"Three Congressmen are launching a new drive to reform the nation's immigration laws. We look at their proposals and what possible obstacles there might be with local activists and a long-time critic of plans to grant any legal status to undocumented workers. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Janet Napolitano
"The Homeland Security Secretary joins us to talk about terrorism and how much of a threat it remains for resort destinations. We also talk about the ways to understand "terrorism" and the policy differences between this administration and the previous administration that created the Department of Homeland Security. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Andre Agassi
"The tennis legend has co-authored his autobiography. In it, he speaks of drug use, the roller-coaster his career and personal life became in the 1990s and his eventual decision to retire in 2006. Agassi talks about all that before he embarks on a national tour to promote the book. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Michael Uslan
"He's produced the Batman movies that have taken the Gotham City crimefighter from a buffoon to a hero. No more Zap! Pow! Bam! And he's wanted to do that since he was in the 7th grade. Michael Uslan is also an expert on and a lover of comics. He's set to speak this weekend at the Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival and his art is already on display at the Clark County and Sahara West libraries. He talks about his love of heroes and comics and why he loves his work. Content created by News 88.9...
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Hispanic College Enrollment
"The College of Southern Nevada thought it was on track to apply for special federal funding as an Hispanic educational institution next year. The formula will require it to wait a few more years, but the college is still planning on seeking special those dollars in the next few years - in fact, as soon as it can qualify. We talk with college officials and a critic of education funding based on ethnicity. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Health Reform Update
"As new public opinion polls show increased support for "the public option," Senate Majority Leader Senator Harry Reid, is trying to find a compromise that will please those demanding a government insurance program and those who are reluctant to increase government's role in the health care sector. We talk with Wendell Potter, a former public relations executive for the health insurance industry, who now denounces the industry's deceptive arguments. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Mitch Albom
"Former musician and sports writer Mitch Albom has been a household name since his account of his relationship with a dying man, Morrie Schwartz, became a bestseller. His new book is entitled Have a Little Faith. It details his rediscovery of faith and his own religious roots. Albom will be speaking this Sunday at Temple Beth Sholom about his new book and he previews that discussion on our show. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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James Ellroy
"His ambition is to be the greatest crime writer ever. He wrote the L.A. Quartet including L.A. Confidential. And his latest book is Blood's a Rover, which completes the Underworld USA Trilogy. James Ellroy will be speaking at the Clark County Library this Sunday. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Sub Prime Lawsuit
"Las Vegas Attorney Matt Callister has launched a class action lawsuit on behalf of people who claim they were defrauded by Indymac - the now defunct thrift that wrote a lot of subprime mortgages. Callister and two of his clients joins us to talk about the suit. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Surviving the Zombie Wars
"Author Max Brooks will be speaking at Clark County Library but he joined us by phone to talk about zombies and what it was like to grow up in a famous movie family. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Ensign Scandal
"Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington has increased its pressure on Senator John Ensign, R-Nev. The group has supplemented its charges that it seeks to have investigated by the FBI and the Senate Ethics Committee. Executive Director of the group, Melanie Sloan, and Las Vegas Sun Washington Correspondent Lisa Mascaro discuss the latest developments. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Dementia
"An aging population threatens to make dementia an epidemic. But do we even know what we're dealing with? The Virtual Dementia Tour is now available in Southern Nevada and it demonstrates to families, caregivers and emergency workers what dementia is and shows how it can be treated better. We talk with the designer of the Virtual Dementia Tour, P.K. Beville, as well as experts from the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health about dementia and how to treat it. Content created by...
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Social Reconstruction
"The depth of the recession promises to wreck many calculations about welfare budgeting and social services. But how does a state that's devastated rebuild its social infrastructure. We talk with people who have already faced the impact of a bad economy in the Rust Belt and talk with Las Vegans who think a fundamental re-thinking will be required. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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End of Life Issues
"The health care debate has created ugly rhetoric about the government creating death panels about who should live and die. But how are those end of life decisions made now? Who makes the decision? What issues do doctors focus on in telling the patient and his or her family when further medical intervention is pointless? And what options are there to ease the pain or even speed up an inevitable death? We ask those questions of Dr. Lisa Marie Lyons of Nathan Adelson Hospice and Dr. Misti Song...
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Killercon
"All kinds of conventions and trade shows happen in Las Vegas but this weekend, the Palace Station will be the hub of literary crime and horror. Killercon - the convention for writers and readers of crime and horror fiction is being held. We meet the people who write some of the most horrific books around today.Pictured from left to right: Dave Berns, Joe Lansdale, Edward Lee, L.A. Banks, Brian Keene, Heather Graham and Wrath James White. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Hal Prince
"The legendary Broadway producer, Hal Prince, is in town for Phantom Fans week. We talk to him about that and many other theatrical triumphs. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Bill Cosby
"He's been amusing Americans since the 1960s with his stand-up routines, television shows and innumerable guest appearances on the talk show circuit. He's coming to Treasure Island this Saturday for one performance. William H. Cosby, Jr., joins us to talk about his social commentary, his comedy and his life. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Strip Show Costumes
"We talk to a mix of costume and wardrobe crew members who're working at well-known Las Vegas shows. Joining us will be: Yolan Pinter, Head of Wardrobe for "Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular," Renie Sabol, Wardrobe Attendant at "Disney's The Lion King," Frank Morales with "Bette Midler: The Show Must Go On" and Eric Wood, Head of Wardrobe for Cirque du Soleil's "KA." Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Medical Mafia
"The FBI and the US Attorney had been working on the case for years. And now it has been hanging by a thread as the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decided whether or not the government had to grant Dr. Mark Kabins immunity so he could testify for other defendants. The appeals court has decided the case can go ahead without the spine surgeon being given immunity. A new investigation by Fortune Contributor Katherine Eban reveals the alleged insurance fraud may have run to...
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Re-Invention
"Robert Fielden has been thinking about re-invention as an option for Las Vegas's future growth and how beauty and charm add to the picture. Click here for more commentaries by Robert Fielden. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Youth Poetry Slam
"A Poetry Slam is, at its simplest, a spoken word competition. It is a very democratic form of poetry. All someone needs a degree of humility and a whole lot of honesty. The Las Vegas Youth Poetry Slam will take place on Monday, August 17th, 6-9pm, at the Summerlin Library Theater. Competitors in the Las Vegas Youth Poetry Slam will be taking the stage to raise money for the English Department at Palo Verde High School and, even more importantly, to raise awareness of the arts in Summerlin...
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TIME
"We talk with Joel Stein, a writer for the Los Angeles Times and TIME Magazine. He wrote a cover story in the current edition of TIME, looking at how Las Vegas is faring during the recession. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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What Doctors Really Want
"Beyond the spin, beyond the lobbying, did you ever wonder what doctors think it will take to fix the health care system? A group of Southern Nevada physicians join us in studio to explain their take on health care reform - what's needed and what will work. Our panel includes Dr. Nick Spirtos, UMC, Dr. John Ellerton, UMC, Dr. Ralph Conti, Foothills Pediatrics, and Dr. Eric Moscow, Canyon Gate Medical. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Regina Herzlinger
"We talk with Regina Herzlinger, a Senior Fellow with the Manhattan Institute Center for Medical Progress and a Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. Herzlinger coined the phrase "consumer-driven health care" and believes consumers, not the insurance companies or the government, should be making decisions about their health care. We talk with her about her thoughts on the health care reform proposals being debated in Congress. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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UNLV President
"Neal Smatresk has been tapped to replace ousted President David Ashley. Smatresk, who was Ashley's number two, joins us to talk about his plans for the university and what he wants to do differently from his predecessors. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Health Care Overseas
"Canada, Australia and Germany spend half as much as the United States does on healthcare but still achieve universal access. Canadians, Australians and Germans are also happier with their healthcare than Americans, according to a recent survey done by the Commonwealth Fund. And people in those countries all live longer than we do, says the CIA World Factbook. We talk with Las Vegans who have lived in those countries for a number of years to find out how those government-insured health care...
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The Lion King
"In May, Disney's "The Lion King" opened at the Mandalay Bay." We talk with Kissy Simmons, who plays Nala in "The Lion King" and Thom Sesma, who plays Scar in the production. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Human Matters
"Steven Kalas tells the dying that they are really dying. He readily acknowledges that all men are either gentlemen or jerks - and that the jerks get the girls. He is not the typical therapist nor is he the typical advice columnist. We talk to the Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist Steven Kalas. He writes "Human Matters" in the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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World Series of Poker
"Local freelance writer Steve Friess talks with World Series of Poker Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack, about how poker is faring in the down economy and the 2009 WSOP tournament. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"
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Troubled Restaurant Scene
We look at the challenges facing the Strip restaurant scene. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Unemployment Claims
Lynn Baird and Nishon Burton of the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation will answer your questions about the process for filing for unemployment benefits. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Doctors and Their Famous Clients
We speak with Ross McKinney, Director of the Trent Center for Bioethics at Duke University about the relationship between doctors and their famous clients. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Summer Gardening
We talk with Norm Schilling and Angela O'Callahan about summer gardening. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Mortgage Mediation
Mortgage Mediation - Nevada's new law on compulsory mediation came into effect July 1. Homeowners can now require banks to attend a mediation meeting if they receive a foreclosure notice. But how will it work? What will it achieve? We discuss that with the legislator and lawyers who developed the program. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR..
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Las Vegas Writes
Las Vegas Writes - We talk with the book's editor and the writer who had to kick the project off. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Nevada Republican Party
What does the Nevada Republican Party have to do? We talk with party leaders to find out. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Hope at Home A Town Hall Meeting
Hope At Home: Understanding the Foreclosure Crisis. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Las Vegas Philharmonic Goes to the Extreme
Las Vegas Philharmonic Goes to the Extreme with Artist Jean Francois Detaille. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Larry King
CNN talk show host Larry King has just published his autobiography. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Jazz and Rock Trio
We are joined by three members of the band for the Jersey Boys who have formed a trio that performs jazz and rock, and have begun appearing at local clubs. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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High-Tech Wizards
We speak with the leaders of the Cimarron High School robotics program. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Pit Bull of Comedy
Comedian Bobby Slayton. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Philly Funny Man
Comedian David Brenner joins us. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Hope At Home: Understanding the Foreclosure Crisis
Hope At Home: Understanding the Foreclosure Crisis. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Bishop Gorman Sports Recruiting
Bishop Gorman High School has a fine academic reputation and is also known for its winning sports teams. School supporters say it's a part of the Gorman experience, but critics argue that like many elite private high schools, Gorman recruits athletes as if it were a major university rather than a local high school. We talk with Review-Journal assistant sports editor Damon Seiters and Las Vegas Sun sports editor Ray Brewer. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Anthony Marnell III, CEO, M Resort
Anthony Marnell III, CEO, M Resort...the recently opened M Resort laid-off about 100 of its 2,000 employees, as executives fine tune the day-to-day operations of the 390-room hotel and 90,000-square-foot casino at Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose Parkway. We speak with M Resort Developer and Chief Executive Officer Anthony Marnell III. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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New Faces of Homelessness
Phyllis, homeless person Joanne, homeless person Ashton, Joanne's son Jennifer Whiting, Case Mgr, The Shade Tree Shelter ... on the stories of two women who have found themselves homeless for the first time in their lives. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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The Future of Las Vegas' Art Scene
Libby Lumpkin, former Exec Dir, LVAM Dave Hickey, Art Critic, Essayist and Author, Prof of English, UNLV ... on their vision for Las Vegas' art scene, whether they've accomplished it, and what the future holds. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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The Street Where We Live
Neal Williams, local business owner Richard Cherchio, neighborhood activist Chris Leinberger, Visiting Fellow, Brookings Inst Lisa Morris, Deputy Dir of Neighborhood Svcs, City of LV ... on the thousands of empty foreclosed-upon homes and the effect these have on valley neighborhoods. This is the fifth episode in our series on the mortgage meltdown, "Help at Home - The Next Phase of the Foreclosure Crisis." Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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National Popular Vote
Barry Fadem, Pres, National Popular Vote ... on a state-Based plan for electing the president by national popular vote. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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EVOLUTION
Trent Carlini, Elvis impersonator ... on his show, ELVOLUTIONTM, that highlights the King's best moments throughout his multi-decade entertainment career. Carlini performs at the Steve Wyrick Theatre in the Miracle Mile Shops at Plant Hollywood Resort and Casino. Trent Carlini Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Real People in Foreclosure
Donna Medenbach, freelance court reporter Tony Fisco, retired Steve Hahn, Superintendent, Lennar Homes Lisa Rosario, Mortgage Consultant, Neighborhood Assistance Corp of America Holden Lewis, reporter, Bankrate.com ... on the stories of people dealing with the foreclosure process and the prospect of losing their home. This is the third episode in our series on the mortgage meltdown, "Help at Home - The Next Phase of the Foreclosure Crisis." Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Andrew Dice Clay
Andrew Dice Clay, comedian ... on his peculiar brand of humor. He is performing through Sunday at the Sugar Cane Live Lounge at Sushi Samba in the Palazzo. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Ventriloquist, Comedian, and Singer Terry Fator
Terry Fator, ventriloquist, comedian, and singer ... on his singing and impersonating "Cast of Thousands," the "American's Got Talent" winner tells us about his show starting at the Mirage Las Vegas tonight and how his persistence paid off to get his big break. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Northern Ireland Conflict
Bill Shaw, 174 Trust Chef Gustav Mauler, Owner, Gustav International Father Bob Stoeckig, Pastor, St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church ... on the recent conflict in Northern Ireland, how 174 Trust organization is working to bring Catholics and Protestants together. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Muslim Teens
Dilara Hafiz, co-author Yasmine Hafiz, co-author ... on the challenges Muslim teens face when trying to live an observant life in the U.S. and in the region. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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How the Crash Will Reshape America
Prof Richard Florida, Author, "How the Crash Will Reshape America," and Dir of the Martin Prosperity Inst, U of Toronto ... on his recent article in the Atlantic Monthly which asks, "What fate will the coming years hold for New York, Charlotte, Detroit, Las Vegas?" Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Creech Airforce Base
Col Christopher Chambliss, Commander of the 432rd Wing and 432rd Air Expeditionary Wing, Creech AFB ... on the first air base dedicated to unmanned planes. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Author Russell Banks
Russell Banks, author ... on his book, part love story, part murder mystery and set on the cusp of World War II, that raises questions about class, politics, art, love, and madness. 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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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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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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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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Inauguration Preview
Rainier Spencer, Professor of Anthropology, UNLV Ken Fernandez, Professor of Poli Sci, UNLV Claytee White, Dir of Oral History Research Ctr, UNLV and Sec and Historian, LV Black Historical Society Phil Flowers, singer, ... on what Obama's presidency could mean for African Americans here in LV, in NV, and across the country. 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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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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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. 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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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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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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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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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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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. Chabon is set to be the keynote speaker at the Vegas Valley book festival on November eighth at the historic fifth street school in downtown Las Vegas. 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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Cheech and Chong
Cheech Marin, comedian Tommy Chong, comedian ... on their first performance in twenty years by this classic stoner comedy duo. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Author David Mendell
David Mendell, writer, Chicago Tribune, and author, Obama From Promise To Power ... about his impressions of presidential candidate Barack Obama. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Tax Reformer Grover Norquist
Grover Norquist, Pres of the Americans for Tax Reform talks about how and why he would want to reduce government to a "size where I can drag it into the bathroom and drown it in the bathtub," how to help the struggling economy and the impact on the presidential campaign of Sarah Palin's selection as John McCain's running mate. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Musician Todd Rundgren
Todd Rundgren, musician and music producer tells us about his five member Beatles tribute group set to perform tonight at Texas Station where he'll play classic Beatles songs with Moody Blues co-founder and former Foreigner lead singer Lou Gramm, as well as 70s pop star Chris Cross and 2005 American Idol finalist Bo Bice. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR. The Senior Producer's choice of the past week's KNPR's State of Nevada broadcast. See knpr.org/son for details.
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Special Joint Broadcast on Race
We continue our conversation about race and ethnicity in America when we host a joint broadcast with KCEP-FM. KCEP's Patricia Cunningham joins us with UNLV Professor Rainier Spencer and Pastor Robert Fowler of The Victory Missionary Baptist Church. We discuss the latest US Census Bureau figures showing that white Americans will be in the minority by 2042, and we discuss what that could mean for the country's political, economic and social future. The Senior Producer's choice of the past...
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Motivating Hispanic Voters
We continue our look at how the November presidential election could play out in this region. We talk with NDN Vice President of Hispanic Programs, Andres Ramirez about the challenge of mobilizing Hispanic voters. The Senior Producer's choice of the past week's KNPR's State of Nevada broadcast. See knpr.org/son for details.
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Dr Vincent Iacopino
We talk with Dr. Vincent Iacopino of Henderson. He's co-written a report that provides evidence of torture by members of the US military and private contractors in Iraq. The Senior Producer's choice of the past week's KNPR's State of Nevada broadcast. See knpr.org/son for details. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Author Thurston Clarke
We talk with the author of a new book about Robert Kennedy's last campaign. Thurston Clarke argues that the opportunity for momentous national change was lost when Kennedy was assassinated 40 years ago. The Senior Producer's choice of the past week's KNPR's State of Nevada broadcast. See knpr.org/son for details.
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The Phantom of the Opera
We talk with the stars of The Venetian's production of The Phantom of the Opera. The Senior Producer's choice of the past week's KNPR's State of Nevada broadcast. See knpr.org/son for details. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR
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The Jersey Boys
The stars of Jersey Boys join us in the studio. The Tony Award-winning show portrays the lives of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and the show at the Palazzo is one of several making its way around the world. The Senior Producer's choice of the past week's KNPR's State of Nevada broadcast. See knpr.org/son for details. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR
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MOSAIC
We talk with the local group MOSAIC which was named the "Next Great A Cappella Group" on "The Early Show" earlier this year. The Senior Producer's choice of the past week's KNPR's State of Nevada broadcast. See knpr.org/son for details.
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Barbara Walters
Longtime network journalist Barbara Walters joins us to discuss her new autobiography: Audition: A Memoir. The Senior Producer's choice of the past week's KNPR's State of Nevada broadcast. See knpr.org/son for details.
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Belonging Las Vegas: Western High School
Across the nation there are some 1700 high schools, where less than 60% of incoming freshmen graduate. Fifteen of these so-called dropout factories are right here in Clark County. Adam Burke reports on the latest efforts to keep students on track to graduate at Western HS, as part of our continuing series Be-longing Las Vegas. The Senior Producer's choice of the past week's KNPR's State of Nevada broadcast. See knpr.org/son for details.
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CityCenter Walk-out
We look at the union walkout at the $9.2 billion CityCenter construction project at the south end of the Strip. We talk with union boss and Las Vegas City Council member Steve Ross about worker safety at the project, which has seen six deaths in 16 months. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.
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Homeless in Las Vegas
We continue our series, Belonging Las Vegas, when we hear what advances have been made in providing help for the valley's homeless population. Our guests talk about the challenges of overcoming homelessness of Las Vegans who have spent time living on the streets. The Senior Producer's choice of the past week's KNPR's State of Nevada broadcast. See knpr.org/son for details.
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