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 Nevada Public Radio, 1289 S. Torrey Pines Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89146

What is the Purpose of KNPR's State of Nevada?

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 KNPR's 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 program 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's second hour Host from Erin Neff in late 2006 and continued through August 2008. KUNR Brian Bahouth co-hosted Friday's first hour with Dave Berns as part of the Statewide KNPR's State of Nevada program 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 8pm). We're on the radio at News 88.9 KNPR, on other frequencies in the region, or streaming online at knpr.org.

For previous discussions, 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.