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»11/1/05 Big Decisions and League of Extraordinary People
The White House has found a fresh nominee for the Supreme Court. What does the President's choice mean for Nevadans?
     And, our parents always told us to own the roof we sleep under but, of late, conventional wisdom in real estate has been shifting.

»11/2/05 Matters Foody and Chip Maxfield
Today, one of KNPR's periodic nibbles of our ever-evolving culinary scene. Host Flo Rogers is joined by John Curtas and influential writer John Mariani of Esquire Magazine. Mr Mariani included two Las Vegas eateries in his "Best of 2005" list.

»11/3/05 A More Perfect Justice and Ms Vucanovich Goes to Washington
According to Senator John Ensign, the Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals, covering a fifth of the country's population, has become unmanageable. He is proposing a division of the Circuit. Opponents argue that the GOP-backed split is sheer gerrymandering.
     Then: when conflicts arise between Metro Police and residents, complaints are fielded by the Citizen Review Board, which liaises with the LV Police Protective Association. How effective is this process? Is it satisfactory?

»11/4/05 Battleground Nevada and Citizen Alert
A year ago, Nevada was a battleground state in the Presidential election. What does the 2004 State win (and Clark County loss) for President Bush mean for next year's big races--and the 2008 general election? Are concerns about Iraq--and recent GOP difficulties--dyeing us blue? Or are Democrats drained by their losing streak?

»11/7/05 Minimum Wage Proposal and Between the Sheets
Our expert panel considers the proposal to raise the federal minimum wage. Among the questions: would such a move help or hurt the economy?

»11/8/05 Academic Standards and The New Supreme Court
UNLV and UNR are proposing the raising of the admissable GPA level to 3.0 by 2007. What are the potential consequences, for both the University and the wider community?

»11/9/05 Under Pressure and Thom Reilly
The Dept of Defense is proposing to transport a 53,000 bomb convoy across California and Nevada to Oklahoma for final disposal: are residents being adequately prepared and informed?
     Then: Las Vegas used to be a great town for the middle-class lifestyle. No more: property and energy costs are climbing, commutes are stretching, and locals are no longer quite so special to the service industry. This segment first aired on October 12th
     The open-phones segment with Rep. Berkeley has been postponed, owing to congressional commitments. We shall reschedule as soon as possible.

»11/10/05 Breast Cancer and Paula Poundstone
Survivors of Breast Cancer tell their story. Local researchers and supporters also join us with the latest developments in the field.

»11/11/05 Veterans' Day, 2005 and Larry Brown
Local veterans talk about their past and current experiences. With the challenges of our healthcare system--and the post-traumatic stress facing many serving in Iraq--what does it means to be a veteran in 2005?

»11/14/05 The Future of Retirement and Don Chairez
We begin today with analysis of the recent French unrest: as the income gap grows on both sides of the Atlantic, are we too in danger of losing social cohesion?
      Then, our expert panel look at boomer readiness for retirement.
      And a distinguished musical visitor, Angel Stankov, taps out the rhythms that make his nation's music so unusual--and popular.

»11/15/05 Medicare Changes and Childhood Cancer
Mike Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services, joins an expert panel: from today, seniors can sign up for Medicare prescription drug plans. How does it work? What do seniors, relatives, and caregivers need to know?

»11/16/05 Autism in the Valley and Marty Burger
The Las Vegas Valley has seen a disproportionate increase in autism rates. We'll look at causes of the disability, treatments, and educational opportunities for affected children. How did parents discover the condition? And what resources are there for families?

»11/17/05 Not Your Average and Bronx to Blue Diamond
Our last census showed that women in Nevada earn more than their sisters in almost every other state. Why?
     Then, a lengthy documentary on Las Vegas--self-styled as an "unconventional history"--is airing on PBS this week. Director Stephen Ives discusses his aims.

»11/18/05 Major League and The Escort Business
Is Las Vegas ready to be a major-league sports city? How do attendance patterns and the likely sale of the Las Vegas 51s affect our readiness to support a team?

»11/20/05 SoN Weekend Choice I and SoN Weekend Choice II
A lengthy documentary on Las Vegas is airing on PBS this week. Director Stephen Ives discusses his aims.
Then our food critic, John Curtas, ruminates on ten years spent, on your behalf, of gustatory research.
Violinist Angel Stankov and poet Donald Revell talk about their respective arts. Revell lives in Blue Diamond. "It takes guts," wrote TIME, "to write more poems about peace, war, God and children, but Revell's are so fresh, it's as if he's the first person ever to do it."

»11/21/05 The Chairman of the Board and Remembering The Voice
Friends and collaborators remember an iconic artist of the last century, Frank Sinatra. Along with the rest of the Rat Pack, he made Las Vegas cool.

»11/22/05 Neighborhood Casinos and Arianna Huffington
Members of the Neighborhood Casino Committee join us to hear your comments and answer your questions. Clark County Commissioners recently received their guidelines for off-strip casino development.

»11/23/05 Minimum Wage Proposal and Peter Max
Our expert panel considers the proposal to raise the federal minimum wage. Among the questions: would such a move help or hurt the economy? This program first aired November 7th, 2005

»11/24/05 Helping the Needy and Bronx to Blue Diamond
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we hear about less fortunate brothers and sisters--and how best to help them. Among our guests, the Executive Director of CharityNavigator.com, gives tips on how best to choose a charity.

»11/25/05 Recipes for Success and Clint Holmes and Bill Fayne
Chefs and food lovers share survival tips--and recipes--for Thanksgiving and the looming holiday season.

»11/26/05 SoN Weekend Choice I and SoN Weekend Choice II
An online-only selection of the best segments from the past week's broadcasts. In this edition: Artist Peter Max; Political Analyst Arianna Huffington; and friends and collaborators of Frank Sinatra remember the Man with the Golden Voice.

»11/28/05 Schools Deconsolidation and Citizens and Police
Should Clark County School District, now fifth-largest in the nation and frequently criticized, be broken up?

»11/29/05 Smoking and Restaurants and Lower Colorado
Cigarette-free restaurants are so commonplace elsewhere, even in the smoky bastions of New York and Ireland, that an increasing number of our visitors are startled to smell tobacco smoke wafting about their dinner table. Is it time to ban smoking around food? Or is a smoke-free Las Vegas pure oxymoron?
      Then, treated wastewater is being pumped into Lake Mead and wending its way downriver...to Arizona

»11/30/05 Tour de Vegas and Frankie Sue Del Papa
Although a small minority of Las Vegans pedal to work, recreational cyclists, serious or otherwise, are lately coming into their own--with the help of planners and committed enthusiasts. How can understanding between motorists and cyclists be improved?