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»8/1/07 Nevada North and South and Public Defenders
We're joined by R-J columnist Geoff Schumacher together with KNPR's Brian Bahouth in Reno: what's on people's minds in Nevada north and south?

»8/2/07 Day Labor Center and Child Fatality Report
Amid criticism, the City of Las Vegas has begun to consider creating a day labor center. Then: whether schools should be year-round has been a hot topic between school administrators and parents. Now the school district is forming a year-round study group. With Mike Squires.

»8/3/07 AYP Results and Rockology
For the second consecutive year, CCSD has increased the number of schools that met federal standards in education set by the No Child Left Behind Act. Plus we examine the reasons behind the high price and short supply of concert tickets in Las Vegas. Mike Squires hosts.

»8/6/07 Metro Search and Rescue and Bodies on Display
Las Vegas Metro's Search and Rescue Unit combines the efforts of paid and volunteer professionals to provide emergency rescue, often in hazardous conditions. We meet members of the team--and some of the people they've saved. Originally aired MonthDate, 2006

»8/7/07 Tuesday Topics and Trendz Inc
The Nevada Secretary of State comments on the letter he sent to the Governor yesterday requesting more money be spent on prison infrastructure. Then we look at dairies in Northern Nevada that were shut down near Fallon after pollutants were found in groundwater. And we continue our series on teacher housing. Plus worldwide event the Blue Planet Run passes through Las Vegas today, raising awareness about the lack of safe drinking water in many developing countries.

»8/8/07 Higher Ed Styles and Defending the Caveman
Nevada's Higher Ed Chancellor together with the Regents Chair discuss the occasionally contentious relationship between Rogers and the Regents. And what can be done to reduce the high rate of Senior Suicide in Nevada?

»8/9/07 Infrastructure Safety and Classic Las Vegas
The Minneapolis bridge disaster has focused much of the national spotlight on the health of the nation’s roads and bridges. We look at Infrastructure Safety in our region. Plus how big are presidential campaign staffs, and what does their make-up tell us?

»8/10/07 Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act and Leaving Las Vegas
Anti-smoking advocates are challenging environmental tax breaks for two Las Vegas casino companies. We'll hear why. Then, health officials, advocates and tavern owners will give the latest on the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act after its controversial launch last year. And, we'll hear about a New York City study detailing the impact that city's smoking ban has had on the smoking rate among residents. With Michael Squires

»8/13/07 World Furniture Market and Election 2008: Brad Lord-Leutwyler
Three years in, how is the World Furniture Market doing? Plus we look at a website usingpolicy comparison shopping to help young voters find their candidate.

»8/14/07 Foreclosure Pain and Gangs of Las Vegas I
The housing industry in Southern Nevada has gone from double-digit increases a few years ago to what looks like a prolonged slump, with homes sitting on the market for months and years. Ordinary Las Vegans are losing their dreams to foreclosure. Then we talk about disparities in the health of minorities in Nevada. Two upcoming community events focus on increasing health among minorities. We talk to a presenter at tomorrow’s Community Health Conference, and the organizer of Choose and Move, and annual festival that promotes exercise.

»8/15/07 Kyle Canyon Gateway and Gay Vegas
The city of Las Vegas seems set to approve another locals casino in the northwest, this time at Kyle Canyon Gateway. Dave Berns hosts.

»8/16/07 Gangs of Las Vegas II and Naked Vegas
Our guest argues that police throughout the country have been too heavy-handed in their efforts to eliminate the nation’s street gang epidemic. Then we talk with a local street gang member about his life.

»8/17/07 Social Security Check and Clean Energy Summit
Employers will soon be required to check the Social Security numbers of employees. And, Las Vegas' reputation as the ninth Hawaiian island is growing.

»8/20/07 In the Pipeline and Magician Hans Klok
Will Southern Nevada water policies create dustbowls elsewhere? Plus rescue efforts at the Crandall Canyon coal mine in Huntington, Utah are continuing. Mike Squires hosts.

»8/21/07 Northern Lights and Macau Machinations
Major casino projects are underway on the Strip and the majority of the construction is taking place on the north end of the Strip.

»8/22/07 Voting Machines and Mortgage Crisis
We look at the investigation into voting machines in California and how it could impact Nevada's voting machines.

»8/23/07 Election 2008: Gov Bill Richardson and Election 2008: Sen Joe Biden
We start with a look at biometrics: the City of Las Vegas has begun using finger print scans for ID checks at its leisure facilities. Then contract agreements, deals, and arena plans involving major Strip properties. And Governor Bill Richardson, Presidential Candidate, is campaigning in Las Vegas today for the Democratic nomination.

»8/24/07 Gun Culture and Election 2008: Former Sen Mike Gravel
Is it time the West dispensed with the mythology and got over its love affair with guns? Then we look at the edge some say bilingual children enjoy.

»8/27/07 SoN's 1000th Broadcast and Rep. Shelley Berkley
In our thousandth broadcast, John Edwards' foreign policy adviser discusses what his man would do for American security and international relations. Then, we hear from Senator Bob Menendez, in Las Vegas for the Clinton campaign. Plus the author of a piece in the Atlantic Monthly about UNLV's writing program.

»8/28/07 Jon Ralston and Boys' Choir of Kenya
Political reporter Jon Ralston joins us. Then the Editor-in-Chief of Elite Traveler gives us an inside look at luxury suites in Las Vegas

»8/29/07 Wednesday Topics and Animal Ethics
We look at the environmental impact of drinking so much bottled water. Then our Northern Correspondent fills us in on the Presidential visit to Reno yesterday.

»8/30/07 Election 2008: John Edwards and Duncan Hunter and Richistan
We talk in successive interviews with two Presidential hopefuls, former Senator John Edwards and Rep. Duncan Hunter, Democrat and Republican respectively. Then we step into the private gaming rooms of Macau.

»8/31/07 Gray State and Educating Actors
We review responses to the runaway railroad tanker--carrying toxic chlorine gas--which rolled through Las Vegas Wednesday. Then: what impact will the coming boom in older Nevadans have on our fragile healthcare system? Mike Squires hosts.