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»9/1/06 Summer Congestion and Japanese Art in Las Vegas
The final travel weekend of summer is upon us and lower gas prices are leading more people to hit the roads. We'll talk about the economic impact of the summer driving season and what motorists can expect. Then, a new study says Las Vegas roads are getting as congested as LA's. We'll discuss the expense to add capacity--and the costs of doing nothing.

»9/4/06 Labor Day and Tourism Academy
To celebrate Labor Day, we sit down for a chat with the Review-Journal's intrepid Corey Levitan: for his regular column he takes on every imaginable kind of job in our community. Then we meet a Clark County teacher working two jobs to make ends meet. Our teacher interview first aired August 9th, 2006

»9/5/06 Real Estate and Military Stress Disorders
The Real Estate market remains stagnant and mortgage buyers are bracing themseles for higher interest rates: whither the regional real estate market?

»9/6/06 Gangs of Las Vegas and Politics--and More
A look inside the world of Youth Gangs in the Valley. Are we, as some have said, in a "State of Emergency"?

»9/7/06 Muth and the Gleaner and Fall Gardening
Our favorite bloggers, Chuck Muth and Hugh Jackson, join us to will be in studio to riff, reflect, needle--and take your comments and questions.

»9/8/06 Friday Topics and Little White Wedding Chapel
Is a new ballot question seeking to tie increases in the minimum wage to that of inflation really the best way to end poverty for low-wage earners? Also, some help available for the amateur writer and a look at the new films heading to a theatre near you. Erin Neff hosts.

»9/11/06 Emergency Prepareness and Leaving Jihad
Five years after 9/11 how prepared are we for an unconventional attack on our civilian population?

»9/12/06 Modern Times and Election 2008: Sen Edwards and Gov Richardson
With Bob Dylan at #1 and soldiers returning to a divided America, you could be forgiven for thinking the clock had turned back forty years: but we are already half a decade on from 9-11. What can we expect from the Generations Coming of Age in the 'Homeland Decade'? Then top regional editors discuss the issues and news on their readers’ minds. Plus Jeff Simpson, fresh off the plane, offers his thoughts on Wynn Macau.

»9/13/06 Children at Risk and Wole Soyinka
Why are an increasing number of colleges choosing to avoid the traditional testing systems for admissions? Then, Child Haven has been associated with a number of tragic incidents in recent months: what are the underlying problems? And what can be done to fix them?

»9/14/06 The Way Forward and John Daly
"Enough!" says Juan Williams, NPR Correspondant and Political Commentator, in his new book, challenging his fellow African-Americans to a new approach.

»9/15/06 Friday Topics and Sam Schmidt
How is Southern Nevada faring in hearings on a plan to tap water from rural Nevada? And what do critics have to say about the proposal? Plus a discussion on the changes to the coroner's inquest process. Michael Squires hosts.

»9/18/06 Solar Power and Architect John Klai
Has solar power's time come in Nevada and the Southwest? Then, the next generation of civilian aircraft may attempt to be 'terror-proof'.

»9/19/06 Online Education and Oscar Goodman
How sound is an online education? What place does the Internet have in traditional seats of learning? Then, what does the future hold for the Western Interior?

»9/20/06 Job Creation and Straight from the Streets
The cover story of this week's Business Week reveals that Healthcare is criticial to job creation nationally: the Southwest is the notable exception. The article's author joins us, along with economic analyst Jeremy Aguero. And how well is Nevada meeting the potential of incoming professionals and skilled workers?

»9/21/06 Helping the Vulnerable and Clint Holmes
According to the March of Dimes, more than 500,000 babies are born prematurely every year in the United States, a figure that has increased by 29% since 1981. We look behind the numbers. Then the Utah Animal Shelter that rescued thousands of animals following Hurrican Katrina now has staff on the ground even further afield: in the Middle East.

»9/22/06 Curbing the Cheats and Clark County Schools
Cheating on Exams has been recently reported at College and School level in Nevada. What is being done to curb the practise? Then pop critic, Jason Bracelin, considers the recent success of groups from Las Vegas on the global stage. Michael Squires hosts.

»9/25/06 Foreclosures and Phantom of the Opera
The fever of the property boom has conclusively subsided and now many mortgage buyers find that they are in over their head. We look behind the foreclosure figures in the region.

»9/26/06 Titus v Gibbons and Clark Co Family Services
We review last night's opening debate in the series of four featuring Nevada Gubernatorial candidates, State Senator Dina Titus [D] and Rep. Jim Gibbons [R]. Then what can consumers do about unlicensed contractors who abuse their trust, sometimes at great expense?

»9/27/06 Face of Poverty and Police Protective Assn
What's it like for the many thousands in our community living paycheck to paycheck, or on a fixed income, who have trouble meeting their bills? We look at the hidden face of American Poverty.

»9/28/06 Thursday Topics and Security Policy
We talk with the Chief of the School District police about recent violent incidents. Then, following Montana historians' lead, we take a look at the Jerks of Nevada History...some of them still honored as pillars of our community.

»9/29/06 Friday Topics and Driver's Edge
Last night hundreds of people protested at the School Board meeting about the shortage of school police. Then, with less than six weeks to go before the election, the sensational ads and less-than-exact answers at debates are in full bloom: we check some political facts. And Saturday is Museum Day: we speak with Directors in Nevada whose institutions are taking part.