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»11/1/04 Get Out the Vote and Tony Curtis
Nevada is a battleground state in the 2004 Presidential election. We wrap up campaign efforts to get voters to the polls, and look at preparations for potential election problems.

»11/2/04 Identity Theft and Carol Harter
Information is a valuable commodity, can yours be used against you? We'll discuss security with your credit, bank, computer, even your water bills. Keep someone else from using your name to steal from others. First broadcast on June 29th, 2004

»11/3/04 Muslims & Homeland Security and A. Wood Comarow
How is Las Vegas's Muslim community being impacted by concerns about homeland security? Local Islamic leaders have raised their own concerns about FBI questioning of Nevada Muslims; what has actually taken place? And did the Government's security policies alienate some Muslim voters?

»11/4/04 Human Trafficking and Thom Reilly
The Department of Justice has developed a 20 city program to investigate and prosecute crimes involving human trafficking. Human slaves are bartered for the sex trade and menial labor, both of which are sizable industries in Las Vegas. We'll speak with members of Las Vegas branch of this work group.

»11/5/04 Casino Unions Nationally and Bob Beers
Now that the Culinary's parent union - HERE - has merged with the UNITE union, Las Vegas workers have a stronger national voice than ever. So, will they support the current strike in Atlantic City? What's next for casino workers' unions?

»11/8/04 Consumer Help and Bill Martin
KNPR's State of Nevada looks at what services are available in Nevada to help consumers on various fronts: the state; the federal government; local investigative teams and more. We'll find out some of the most common problems consumers face and how to work toward solving them.

»11/9/04 Election Wrap-Up and Tim Dahlberg
It's been one week since the Presidential and general elections; today we take one final look back. What did the election mean for Democrats and Republicans, in Nevada and nationally? What's going to happen in next year's Legislative session? We'll ask our panel of political experts.

»11/10/04 Affordability of Health Insurance and Linda Lera Randle El
Nationwide, health insurance premiums have risen at a double-digit pace for the past four years and Nevada now ranks the fourth worst state in the nation in uninsured. KNPR's State of Nevada takes a look at these issues and how they impact the residents of Southern Nevada.

»11/11/04 Fall Arts Panel and George Togliatti
Local theater companies are producing more plays than ever this season. We'll look at the best of the fall and winter crops.

»11/12/04 Undocumented Labor and Matt Dusk
What would Southern Nevada life be like if all undocumented immigrants suddenly went away? We'll talk to immigration agents and undocumented immigrants themselves about the challenges and rewards.

»11/15/04 Jobs Today and Dick Morgan
While many American cities are losing jobs to outsourcing, our employment outlook remains bright. We look at the healthy labor market in Las Vegas.

»11/16/04 Illness Outbreak and Myram Borders
Las Vegas hosts 36 million visitors a year and welcomes 8,000 new residents a month--together with the viruses and bacteria they bring. Do Nevadans suffer from a disproportionate number of illnesses as a result? Is our state a port of entry for illnesses from foreign countries? And how are health officials protecting residents' health?

»11/17/04 Endangered Species and Linn Billingsley
Our tremendous growth is threatening habitats to the many species--some endangered--that call Southern Nevada home. We hear plans to protect habitats--and species both plant and animal.

»11/18/04 Prescription Drug Abuse and Craig Walton
Legally dispensed narcotics can be every bit as addictive as illicit drugs. We'll look at the fine line between managing pain with, and addiction to, prescription narcotics.

»11/19/04 Valley Sprawl and John Momot
Suburbs are spreading to the edge of the Las Vegas Valley. What impact does the sprawl have on our environment? And what is it doing to our lifestyles?

»11/22/04 Henderson New Urbanism and Bob Miller
New Urbanism is a design theory applying classic, small-town Americana to new urban and suburban developments--bringing back "Main Street USA". Henderson will shortly be seeing such a developmental experiment. We look at the thinking behind this resurgance in planning Neighborhood Communities. First broadcast on August 17th, 2004

»11/23/04 Bartending Culture and Somer Hollingsworth
Las Vegas serves more cocktails per capita than almost any other city. What's life like on the other side of the bar? We sneak a peak at the culture of bartending - past, present, and future.

»11/24/04 School Dress Codes and Dan Goulet
Clark County public schools are experimenting with dress codes, and at least one student has responded with a court challenge. Do these codes improve student performance? What are the trade-offs?

»11/25/04 Spring Mt. & Bonnie Springs and Peg Crandall
We explore some of Clark County's back country: the recreational facilities at Spring Mountain Ranch and the variety of activities at Bonnie Springs Ranch. First broadcast on September 24th, 2004

»11/26/04 Holidays in Nevada and Bradley Ogden
Many people come to Nevada from other places. How do they make holidays meaningful for themselves and their families in their new environment? What do Christmas and Kwanzaa look like in the desert?

»11/29/04 Nevada Rodeo and Geoff Schumacher
Many Nevadans, either as spectators or participants, love going to the rodeo. And now women and minorities are increasingly getting involved. A look at rodeos in Nevada.

»11/30/04 Nuclear Testing Issues and Thalia Dondero
President Bush has proposed changes in the country's nuclear weapons testing policy. What are the ramifications? What has nuclear testing meant for Nevada in the past? Should the U.S. resume full nuclear testing? First broadcast July 21st, 2004