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»12/1/06 UNLV Sports and Nursing Dispute II
In the wake of the Chancellor's call for a rethink, we discuss the future of Major Sports in U Nevada with key players and ask whether top tier sports -- and in particular football -- even need to be a part of higher education. Then critic Jason Bracelin joins us to share his favorite Music of 2006.

»12/4/06 Nursing Dispute and Writer Richard Abowitz
A Nursing Dispute escalated today in the Valley Hospital System with temporary staff taking the place of permanent nursing staff: what are the the chances of a quick resolution? Then the Clark County School Board has voted to allow Open School Enrollment in the North East region, comprising fifty schools.

»12/5/06 Nursing Dispute / Utah Redistricting and Barbara Buckley
Day 2 of the Nursing Dispute: we hear from the parties involved, including a deputation pushing for a cooling-off period. Then Venezualan and Mexican voters recently went to the polls: what are the consequences for the American Southwest? And Utah and the District of Columbia are devising a novel plan to gain Congressional Representation.

»12/6/06 Microcredit and Jim Rogers and Walt Rulffes
A roundtable exchange with E-mail and phone call input from you, the listener. Today: Microcredit. Dave Berns hosts.

»12/7/06 Incarceration I and Comedy Post-9/11
According to the US Dept of Justice, on the last day of 2005, one in every 32 American adults were behind bars, on probation or on parole. The report also shows Nevada dead last in terms of per capita spending on Corrections. What are we trying to do with our Prison System? And Robert F Kennedy Jr, in Las Vegas today, reflects on his passion for the Environment.

»12/8/06 Smoking Ban and That's Entertainment!
We consider the fallout from the recently passed smoking ban in Nevada. Plus we look at Holiday Movies. Mike Squires hosts.

»12/11/06 School Safety and Civil War Survivor
A roundtable exchange with E-mail and phone call input from you, the listener. Today: School Safety. Plus we preview the forthcoming Las Vegas Marathon.

»12/12/06 Incarceration II and Frank Gehry
We continue our discussion, begun last week, of the Prison System in Nevada Our panel includes former prisoners, relatives, administrators, and a long-standing expert in Criminal Justice.

»12/13/06 War Policy and Domestic Violence
So what route do you think President Bush should take with US Policy in Iraq? We open the phones to hear your thoughts. Then we look at new water rates for customers of the Las Vegas Valley Water District. Dave Berns hosts.

»12/14/06 Beltway Calculus and Nevada's First Couple
It's the harsh reality of the political world. But the longterm health of Senator Tim Johnson could determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the US Senate--and whether Harry Reid becomes Senate Leader or not. Then we conclude our two-part conversation with Coyote Springs developer Harvey Whittemore.

»12/15/06 Armed Response and Vegas Dinosaurs
A Nevada State Senator has proposed a solution to school security concerns: let teachers carry guns. Then we talk about the state’s projected $3.8 billion shortfall in funds for roadbuilding. Mike Squires hosts.

»12/18/06 Year in Review I: Business and SoN Annual Choice I: Theater
Our expert panel look back on the big stories in Business this year--and what to expect in 2007. Dave Berns hosts.

»12/19/06 Year in Review II: Entertainment and SoN Annual Choice II: Music
Our expert panel look back on the big stories in Entertainment this year--and what to expect in 2007. Dave Berns hosts.

»12/20/06 Year in Review III: Region and SoN Annual Choice III: Comedy
Our expert panel look back on the big stories in the Utah, Nevada, and Arizona Region this year--and what to expect in 2007. Dave Berns hosts.

»12/21/06 Year in Review IV: Politics and SoN Annual Choice IV: Public Education
Our expert panel look back on the big stories in Politics this year--and what to expect in 2007. Erin Neff hosts.

»12/22/06 Year in Review V: Crime and SoN Annual Choice V: Higher Education
From an officer killed in the line of duty to the largest shootout in Metro history to an alleged assault that became the biggest story of the campaign season, there was no shortage of work for Las Vegas police this past year. And no shortage of work for those who write about crime. We look back on the biggest Crime Stories of 2006. Mike Squires hosts.

»12/25/06 Christmas Poetry and Rt Rev Katharine Jefferts Schori
Poets Donald Revell and Claudia Keelan share seasonal poems and reflect on Christmas ritual, tradition, and faith. Dave Berns hosts.

»12/26/06 John L. Smith and SoN Annual Choice VI: Immigration
Dave Berns in a year-end conversation with one of Nevada's most highly respected authors and columnists, John L. Smith. Among his many books Sharks in the Desert: The Founding Fathers and Current Kings of Las Vegas

»12/27/06 Gaming Industry and SoN Annual Choice VII: Movers and Shakers 1
A conversation with Anthony Curtis, publisher of the "Las Vegas Advisor" and also, through, Huntingdon Press, a variety of books from The Frugal Gambler and The First 100 - Portraits of the Men and Women Who Shaped Las Vegas

»12/28/06 Geoff Schumacher and SoN Annual Choice VIII: Movers and Shakers 2
A conversation with longtime Las Vegas columnist and author, Geoff Schumacher. His most recent book is Sun, Sin & Suburbia: An Essential History of Modern Las Vegas. Dave Berns hosts.

»12/29/06 Year in Review VI: Sports and SoN Annual Choice IX: Writers
Our expert panel look back on the big stories in Sports this year--and what to expect in 2007. Mike Squires hosts.