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»5/1/07 Election 2008: Gov Richardson and Former Sen Edwards and Hookers for Jesus
Two Presidential hopefuls join us, Governor Bill Richardson and former Senator John Edwards. Plus we look into the world of magazines, a growing number of which are coming out of our community. Mike Squires hosts.

»5/2/07 Foreclosures and America in the Middle East
Nevada leads the nation in the number of homes per capita entering Foreclosure. Then Veteran journalist Leroy Sievers has been battling cancer--and documenting the struggle in an NPR blog. Together with his friend and colleague Ted Koppel, he describes a disease that more than 10 million Americans are currently living with. Mike Squires hosts.

»5/3/07 Arming the Professors and NV Dem's 2008 Caucus
A Neveda Higher Ed Regent is proposing the arming Higher Ed faculty and employees. Then, a recent count of homeless people in the Las Vegas Valley not only gave us better numbers but also an insight into demographic make-up and origins. Plus local author Tiger Byrd discusses his new collection of stories--and why the gay community is divided about his approach.

»5/4/07 Nevada Judiciary and Muth and the Gleaner
Allegations of corruption in a series of articles from the Los Angeles Times last summer echo through the chambers of Nevada’s judiciary to this day. Now the state is looking at entirely revamping the judicial appointment process. Plus the Nevada Cancer Institute is asking Carson City lawmakers for $20 million dollars: what for? Mike Squires hosts.

»5/7/07 Carbon Footprint and Novelist Vicki Pettersson
The US Environmental Protection Agency reports that, ahead of all other states, Nevada had the largest growth in emissions of carbon dioxide between 1990 and 2003. What can we do to reduce our carbon footprint? And Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist Geoff Schumacher on why President Bush should be impeached.

»5/8/07 Muslim America and Terry McAuliffe
We talk with American Muslims about the challenge of living their religious beliefs in a secular society with hardly enough time to stop for a sandwich--let alone ritual prayers to Mecca several times a day.

»5/9/07 Summer Gardening: Preparation and NV Legislature
We dig into the summer garden as prudent homeowners prep for seasonal extremes. What needs to be done and how?

»5/10/07 Sen Harry Reid and Evangelical Vegas
We’ll hear the latest from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid [D-NV] about the congressional war debate. And should HPV Vaccine be required for young girls before they enter Sixth Grade?

»5/11/07 NV Transportation Funding and Maestro Hal Weller
With 3 weeks remaining in this legislative session, Governor Gibbons unveiled his transportation funding plan on the steps of the state capital yesterday. Then paleontologists working in Southern Utah's Grand Staircase National Monument are in a race to catalogue dinosaur fossils before they're lost to the elements.

»5/14/07 Autism in Nevada and Deepak Chopra
Hard on the heels of family testimonies at the State Legislature comes the news that the prevalence of Autism in Nevada schools has increased almost nine-fold over nine years. Plus we examine the decision by Wynn Dealers to unionize--and we cast an eye forward to Traffic in 2030.

»5/15/07 Kids Count and NV Legislature
Last year, over a million acres were burned in Elko County alone--but this year's wildfire season promises to be even worse, with Mount Charleston's vulnerability a real concern. Then we take a look at the key indicators of well-being among Nevada's children. Plus, it's not easy to preserve history in Las Vegas but a weekend fair will showcase our state's cultural heritage.

»5/16/07 Judge Halverson Speaks and Vote Vets
District Court Judge Elizabeth Halverson speaks to us after a dramatic series of events, culminating last week in her being banned from her own court.

»5/17/07 Hispanic Attainment and Marketing Liberace
Half of Asians earn Bachelor degrees--compared to about one-tenth of Hispanics. What can be done to make up the racial attainment gap? And should casino-winnings tax go to raise teacher pay?

»5/18/07 Sex Offender Bill and Magician Nathan Burton
State Senator Dina Titus outlines her bill which would prohibit Tier 3 sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of a school or daycare center. Then influential Republican Pete Ernaut reviews a rocky first six months for Nevada's Governor. And we hear the latest from Carson City as the Nevada Legislature prepares for its last two weeks. Dave Berns hosts.

»5/21/07 Immigration Reform and Poet Gailmarie Pahmeier
A new compromise on immigration legislation has both bipartisan support and the support of the White House. We take a look at how the legislation would impact the labor force and social fabric of Nevada and neighboring states. Also, local law enforcement gets some help in finding missing adults. The Nevada Center for Missing Loved Ones takes over where Nevada Child Seekers ends.

»5/22/07 Tuesday Topics and Bomb Scare
Kirk Kerkorian is looking to buy Bellagio and CityCenter. Then, we examine a proposal to ban unconnected teenagers and grown-ups from playgrounds. Plus: have you learned a poem off by heart? Visited all seven continents? Or spent New Year’s Eve on the Strip? If not, a local author feels you need to step up.

»5/23/07 Education and Religious Literacy
Five more 9-month elementary schools have been converted to a year-round schedule to accommodate the district's growth but not everyone is pleased with year-round schools. Plus the Clark County School District recently released some results showing an increase in our graduation rate and our math and reading proficiency exams. We'll talk with the school district about what the numbers mean and find out how the district fairs nationally.

»5/24/07 NV Legislature and John L Smith
We check in on the latest happenings at the Nevada Legislature as the Governor encounters further problems enacting his key proposals. And the author of Blackwater joins us to discuss the American security contractors he calls the "World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army"

»5/25/07 Judicial Battles and China Crisis
In a filing this week, Chief District Judge Kathy Hardcastle described Judge Elizabeth Halverson as "volatile, angry, and paranoid." How will the Courthouse Conflict be resolved? Then a Northern Nevada businessman is working to process camelina seeds and algae into diesel fuel. Plus we preview the summer movie season. Mike Squires hosts.

»5/28/07 Memorial Day I and Memorial Day II
On this Memorial Day, parents, siblings, parents and children are feeling the loss of loved ones lost in Iraq and Afghanistan. We talk with the widow of a Henderson soldier killed in Afghanistan last year and find out about a survivor grief program for families of soldiers lost in the war.

»5/29/07 Global Warming and Political Roundtable
A roundtable on the impact of global warming on northern Nevada and the Sierras. Then a look at Vision Dixie, a grassroots initiative for smart and sustainable growth in Southern Utah.

»5/30/07 Cultivating Creative Communities and Clint Holmes
A roundtable exchange on Cultivating Creative Communities in our urban centers. What does it take for a community to develop a cultural scene?

»5/31/07 Election '07: LV Ward 5 and Bobby Slayton
We meet the two remaining candidates for the Ward 5 Seat on the Las Vegas City Council.