Frequently Asked Questions
How Can I Contact You? By EMail to son@knpr.org
By Telephone: 258-3552 in the 9am hour or 258-9895 or
Toll-free at (877) ASK KNPR or (877) 275-5677
otherwise
By Facsimile to 258-5646
By Mail to KNPR-FM, 1289 S. Torrey Pines Dr, Las
Vegas, NV 89146
What is the Purpose of SoN?
Our mission is to create a daily venue to link Nevada news to thoughtful
commentary and discussion of controversial issues, informational
topics and cultural subjects unique to the nation's fastest growing
community, foster dialog between civic and business leaders, experts
and other newsmakers, with the goal of developing civic engagement
in listeners. KNPR's State of Nevada is a voice for community-building
in Nevada.
How can I know what your topics and guests will be ahead of time?
Sign
up for SONfirst, an email from Dave Berns that previews upcoming
programs.
Why do you allow extreme opinions on air?
It's not our job to call someone bigoted, uninformed or malicious.
On State of Nevada you hear a mix of voices from our community,
and like it or not, you hear what people believe. We do not belittle
or shout at our guests or callers. Bottom line, this is public radio,
and you hear from the public, as well as from invited guests. We
would rather know -- than not know -- what people believe.
When did the show begin?
The program first debuted in October 2003, hosted by our founding
Host and Senior Producer, Gwen Castaldi.
Who is on the Production Team?
Dave Berns took over the role following Gwen Castaldi's retirement
in Fall 2005. Michael Squires took over as Friday Host from Erin
Neff in late 2006. He hosts our second hour. KUNR Brian Bahouth co-hosted Friday's first hour with Dave Berns as part of the Statewide KNPR's State of Nevada show from November 2007 though March, 2008. For biographies and contacts for Hosts and Producers, click here.
Can I Contribute my Thoughts?
Of course.
Send comments, questions, and ideas to son@knpr.org. Be sure to include your first name and the city you're writing from.
We particularly appreciate E-mail questions and comments sent before and during the
first hour (9-10am) of our broadcast.
If we don't have time to use your question on the air we may include it
along with your comments in an upcoming mailbag segment. We will definately post it online.
Let's keep the conversation going at http://www.nevadapublicradio.org/bboard/ with
our online discussion boards.
Please let us know if you do not wish your comments to be used in this
manner.
Our production team is also interested in your program topic suggestions.
When Can I Hear the Program?
Listen live at 9am (encored at 7pm). We're on the radio at News
88.9 KNPR, on other frequencies
in the region, or streaming online at knpr.org.
For previous shows, you can browse our archives
to listen or download content. To receive selected segments automatically
visit our podcasts page.
What is the Music?
Find out at our Theme Music page.
Who Pays for the Program?
Major support for KNPR's State of Nevada comes from a grant provided by the Nevada Community Foundation.
Our first three years 2003-2006 were supported in part by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting that required Nevada Public Radio to demonstrate the need and viability of our ambitious daily program output. We exceeded those CPB benchmarks for audience numbers, individual member contributions and corporate support. Your support is also needed. As a member of Nevada Public Radio you play a key role in sustaining the entire Nevada Public Radio organization, including the production of KNPR's State of Nevada.
Here's how you can get involved.
More about our Nevada Community Foundation Grant here: MS Word Document
I heard a website or phone number mentioned on air the other
day. Where can I find it?
Take a look at our Recent Links and
Numbers page. For older programs browse our Archives.
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