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»12/3/07 When to Speak Spanish and Living Grace
One of every four Southern Nevadans is Hispanic. That's about 500,000 people. Many are bilingual, and struggle over when to speak Spanish or English. It's a reflection of changing identities, one that especially speaks to the immigrant experience. We tackle the tricky question of language in our culture.

»12/4/07 Pre NPR Debate Campaign Strategies and Mortgage Meltdown
We talk with Des Moines Register political reporter Thomas Beaumont and Las Vegas Sun political writer Patrick Coolican about Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate set for Des Moines.

»12/5/07 State of Depression and Samuel Beckett Festival
A new report shows that Nevadans are among the most depressed people in the U.S. On the next edition of KNPR's State of Nevada, we'll look at why depression and suicide rates are so high in the state. Michael Squires hosts.

»12/6/07 Utah Sociology and The Squandering of America
Utah is known for its unique culture, one dramatically shaped by the influence of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We look at demographics in the state, including marriage, divorce, and poverty. We talk to Utah experts about the sociology of the state.

»12/7/07 Faith in America and What Would Jesus Buy
We talk with political science professors Ted Jelen of UNLV and Jim Richardson of UNR about Mitt Romney's "Faith in America" speech, and the role of religion in choosing a president. Then we speak with the director of the Western Folklife Center and two cowboy poets about the upcoming National Cowboy Poetry festival in Elko.

»12/10/07 Energy Conservation and Kid Fiddlers
We talk with experts who say we can all be part of the solution to global warming. We just need to break the cycle of energy abuse. We also get an update on an investigation into medical care at the state's prisons.

»12/11/07 Election 2008: Sen Barack Obama and Child Predators
Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama joins us to discuss the issues. Then we'll look at the latest in the debate over year-round schools in the Clark County School District.

»12/12/07 Charter Schools and The Refugee Experience & Child Techies
Charter schools offer alternatives to traditional public schools, and there are 23 operating throughout the state. Why are state education officials placing a halt on the opening of new charter schools?

»12/13/07 Homeless in Las Vegas and Water Plan
We talk with three chronically homeless people about life on the streets in the Las Vegas Valley. They talk about what put them on the streets, how they survive on a daily basis, and the perceptions they believe most people have of them as sub-human.

»12/14/07 Budget Cuts and the Latino Vote and Election 2008: Rep Ron Paul
We speak with State Sen Bob Beers; and Bob Fulkerson, the director of the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada about possible state budgets cuts. We also hear from the author of a recent Pew Hispanic Center study about the political power of the growing Latino vote across the nation and how it could play out in the 2008 elections. Berns and Bahouth host.

»12/17/07 Supreme Court on Handguns and The Nutcracker
We look at what a Supreme Court case involving Washington DC's handgun laws could mean for the rest of the country.

»12/18/07 Cult of Oprah and Minority Consumer Advocate
Does Oprah's fervent following amount to more than just a fan base? Then we talk to local transportation experts about HOV lanes and other issues. Mike Squires hosts.

»12/19/07 Economic Outlook and Diversity at Harrah's
UNLV economist Keith Schwer discusses his regional economic forecast for the coming year. We'll also talk with Jeri Thompson, the wife of Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson.

»12/20/07 NV Mining Safety and Latino Immigration
Why is Nevada's gold mining industry so safe in comparison to South Africa's, where thousands die annually? We talk with a former boss of the federal agency that oversees mine safety in the United States. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid also talks with us about the latest from Capitol Hill.

»12/21/07 Education Budget and Maya Angelou
We talk with superintendents from the Clark, Washoe and Lincoln County school districts about NV Gov Jim Gibbons' planned 4.5% budget cuts and what it could mean for the school districts. Then, NV State Education Associate boss Lynn Warne discusses the latest in her push to raise the state gaming tax on NV's largest casinos.

»12/24/07 Richard Elliot Encore and Peter Sagal Encore
Richard Elliott, organist with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, joins host Dave Berns. Originally aired 9/11/07.

»12/25/07 Bon Appetit Las Vegas Encore and Nutcracker Encore
Las Vegas and Los Angeles join San Francisco and New York as the four American cities with Michelin guides. Originally aired 11/15/07.

»12/26/07 Marketing Liberace Encore and Stomp Encore
The non-profit foundation dedicated to the memory of the legendary Strip performer, Liberace, is attempting to reach a younger audience by marketing the legendary showman's flamboyance. Originally aired 5/17/07.

»12/27/07 Peter Kuran Encore and Boys Choir of Kenya Encore
We talk with filmmaker Peter Kuran about his exhibit at the Atomic Testing Museum: How to Photograph an Atomic Bomb. Originally aired 11/8/07

»12/28/07 Sushi Economy Encore and Rockology Encore
We look at how sushi gets from the sea to the Strip or the tens of thousands of other restaurants that sell the raw delicacy. Author Sasha Issenberg tells that story in his new book "The Sushi Economy." Originally aired 11/21/07.

»12/31/07 Wayne Brady Encore and Bobby Slayton Encore
One of our most versatile and well-liked entertainers joins us: Wayne Brady. The Emmy-winning comedian and singer is currently appearing at the Venetian. Originally aired 4/20/07.