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»7/1/05 the World Series of Poker and Richard Lee
The 2005 World Series of Poker runs from June 2nd to July 15th at the Rio. Participants and organizers deal us in.

»7/4/05 Identity Theft and Peg Crockett
What was once a minor nuisance has now become the fastest growing crime in America. What steps should you take? This program first aired March 30th, 2005

»7/5/05 Nevada Wildfires and Tom Axtell
Considering the record amounts of rain that have fallen in Nevada during 2005, it's no surprise that state officials are increasingly nervous about this year's fire season. And what can each of us can do to lessen the danger?

»7/6/05 UNLV Biotechnology Center and Kathleen Brooks
What does the new UNLV Biotechnology Center mean for Southern Nevadans? The center plans to be at the forefront of training forensic lab employees in DNA fingerprinting as well as offering ongoing training classes in food safety for hospitality professionals. This program first aired February 16th, 2005

»7/7/05 Summer Gardening and Jim Marsh
In our quarterly roundtable, experts on desert gardening answer your questions.

»7/8/05 Homeland Security Efforts and Wolfgang Puck
In light of London's terrorist attacks, local security and law enforcement officials explain how security in Las Vegas has changed since 9/11.

»7/11/05 Sex Offenders and Kenny Guinn
How widespread is the problem of sex offenders? What's being done to protect the community?

»7/12/05 the Mormon Fort and Doug Elfman
The first permanent non-native settlers in our Valley were Mormon Missionaries: they built an adobe fort along Las Vegas Creek in 1855. Today, at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Washington Avenue, a remnant houses a visitor center with interpretive displays. Among our panel guests today: a descendant of the one of the Fort's founders.

»7/13/05 Archeology and Geology and Steve Wolfson
Field archeologists describe what their discoveries can tell us about our past--and mean for our future.

»7/14/05 Water and Cork Proctor
The current heatwave reminds us all how vital basic hydration is to life in Southern Nevada. A look at the developing rural county water alliance and related issues.

»7/15/05 Sexualization of the Strip and Tony Abou-Ganim
The boom in the opening of chic, trendy nightclubs with their young clientele have broadened the appeal of the city's megaresorts. Are these clubs, with their racy advertising, a precursor to topless bars in Strip casinos? Our panel describe club culture and what it means for a city promising "what happens here, stays here." This program first aired February 11th, 2005

»7/18/05 Conflict Resolution and Mediation and Yvonne Atkinson-Gates
Out-of-court settlements and arbitration services are playing an increasing role in resolving disputes. How successful are these techniques? Are some conflicts better suited to unorthodox resolution than others? This program first aired April 12th, 2005

»7/19/05 Hospitality Careers and Steve Schorr
Las Vegas has some of the largest hotels in the world. What does it take to succeed in the rewarding--but highly competitive--business of hospitality?

»7/20/05 Adoption and Foster Care and Brian Sandoval
A Guide for Life was recently compiled for youth exiting the foster system. Today on SON: a look at Clark County's progress since it took over adoption services late last year. And we learn about private initiatives to encourage adoption from MGM/Mirage Corporation and the John Ritter Foundation.

»7/21/05 Nevada High Tech and Jeff LaPour
North Las Vegas is attracting big names in fiber-optic and high technology, including Qualcomm.

»7/22/05 Who Runs Nevada and Franco Dragone
Who are the key players on the state's political, business, and social scenes?

»7/25/05 Teach for America and Bob Faiss
Local Las Vegan, Wayne Tanaka, has pioneered a new and innovative teaching program: what makes Teach for America different than other similar educational training programs?

»7/26/05 Solar Power and Alanah Woody
Several solar energy projects are underway in Southern Nevada: what's the future for alternative energy sources here? And what can interested citizens do?

»7/27/05 Flood Control and Steve Sisolak
Flood control officials and weather experts discuss the monsoon season just begun. What precautions have and should be taken? And what do residents need to know?

»7/28/05 Senior Issues and Jane Ann Morrison
A group of local seniors and advocates describe issues and initiatives affecting seniors in Las Vegas.

»7/29/05 McCarran (and Ivanpah) Airports and Andre Rochat
On today's program: the growth of McCarran, plans for a future International Airport near Primm, and other related topics.