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September 2007

»9/3/07 Labor Day and Avoiding the Pitfalls
Today: Retail Health Clinics in stores such as CVS, WalMart, and Walgreens. Then: A Hindu chaplain from Reno made history last month when he became the first of his faith to read the opening prayer to the United States Senate.

»9/4/07 Police Blotter and LV Contemporary Dance Theater
A Jewish police officer is taking Metro to court: the department have denied his request to wear a yarmulke and short beard while on duty. Then: Metro has formed its first Hispanic Citizens Academy. Plus veteran political commentator Jon Ralston joins us.

»9/5/07 Sexuality in Public Life and SubPrimes and the Law
The saga of Senator Larry Craig of Iowa has focused the spotlight on this nation's troubled relationship with sexuality. Plus we continue our discussion on animal fighting--and the cruelty of some humans.

»9/6/07 Red Light Surveillance and Black Mountain Institute
The city of North Las Vegas is set to install cameras at two major intersections, hoping to curtail the plague of red light runners. We talk with Las Vegas and North Las Vegas Police about hopes to expand the program--and civil liberties activists who object to increased surveillance.

»9/7/07 No Pets, No Smoking, No Tourists and Nellis AFB
The latest from Northern Nevada on the search for adventurer Steve Fossett. Then the Las Vegas City Council is considering a crackdown on homeowners renting to tourists. Then, freecycling proponents explain why giving stuff away is good for the environment.

»9/10/07 Monday Politics and Gay and Lesbian Community
A political roundtable with E-mail and phone call input from you, the listener. Dave Berns hosts.

»9/11/07 Teaching 9/11 and Mormon Tabernacle Organist
The 9/11 Attacks occurred six years ago today. We look at how the event is being taught to students. Then we hear about the latest advancements in the area of problem gambling research and programs.

»9/12/07 Fiscal Wake Up Tour and Glenn Schaeffer
U.S. Comptroller General David Walker is travelling the country, sounding the alarm of what he’s labelled, 'a coming fiscal tsunami.' And a UNLV Geoscientist outlines the Climate History of Earth

»9/13/07 Constuction Fatalities and A Gambler's Odyssey
Ten workers have died in high-rise construction accidents in the Las Vegas Valley during the past 12 months. Why so many? What could prevent them?

»9/14/07 The Edu Lobby and Self Medicated
Higher ed faculty and staff have contributed more this election cycle than big oil and the pharmaceutical industry, according to a recent report. Then comedian Chris Bliss discusses mybillofrights.org, an effort to put a memorial to the bill of rights in every state. Plus the Review-Journal's TV critic previews the fall lineup. Mike Squires hosts.

»9/17/07 Target: Troubled Teens and Rethinking the Constitution
Two of the "311 Boyz" have started the TARGET Program to go to schools and speak to teens about avoiding their mistakes.

»9/18/07 Regional Infrastructure and Election 2008: Sen Dennis Kucinich
A roundtable exchange on regional infrastructure and transportation. Then we check in with the young athlete who overcame leukemia and ran the mini-triathlon this past weekend. With Dave Berns.

»9/19/07 Recycling Pilot and Literacy
We look at a new recycling pilot program from Clark County allowing all recyclables in one container. Then the media coverage of OJ Simpson's arrest. Plus a look at the legal ownership of sports memorabilia.

»9/20/07 Nurses Speak and Through the Glass Ceiling
Nurses talk about health care and insurance issues from their perspective. With Dave Berns.

»9/21/07 Yom Kippur and Dirty Harry
At least a hundred court cases have been sealed in recent years by Nevada judges. But a recent newspaper series has raised questions about how judges decide which cases should be hidden from public view. Then, a conservative watchdog group is suing for documents that could link Sen. Harry Reid and lobbyist Harvey Wittemore. And, the holiest day of the year for Jews begins at sundown.

»9/24/07 Iranian President in NYC and Art of 702
Dave Berns hosts a discussion of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit to Columbia University

»9/25/07 High-Tech Cheating and Supercapitalism
We look at high-tech cheating in Higher Ed. Then we examine the differences between liberal and conservative thought processes. And what is involved in casting reality TV shows?

»9/26/07 Guilty and Dust Bowl to Rose Garden
We discuss yesterday's Guilty Verdict in the Warren Jeffs Trial. Then, Saturday is Public Lands Day: how can our growing population enjoy the local trails while keeping preservation in mind?

»9/27/07 School Meals and Maestro David Itkin
In recent years, government guidelines have taken fried foods, candy, and popsicles off school menus. We look at what is being served to kids nationwide--and in Nevada. Then: a discussion on Planned Parenthood.

»9/28/07 Crime Spike and Bard of Utah
What is behind the 32% spike in Southern Nevada's violent crime rate last year? Then, advocates are enlisting local churchgoers to mentor homeless families. And a researcher argues we are seeing an iCrimewave With Mike Squires





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