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»10/1/08 Health Care Study and Modern Day Depression?
We'll also discuss a new study that examines rising health-care costs in Nevada.

»10/2/08 Immigration Enforcement and Obama Biography
We hear about the latest law enforcement to clamp down on illegal immigrants in this region.

»10/3/08 Debate Follow-up and PEW Surveys and Shining City
We hear local reaction to the Biden-Palin debate. Then we discuss two new surveys from the Pew Hispanic Center, which looks at the challenges faced by Hispanic immigrants in the US.

»10/6/08 Same Sex Education and Simpson Jury and Water Documentary
We talk about the relative pros and cons of gender-separate public schools. Then, we hear from the jury consultant who helped select the O.J. Simpson jury, one that had no African-American jurors, which could be a major point on appeal of Simpson's Friday conviction.

»10/7/08 Wild Horse Summit and Tony Orlando
Today we'll hear how this region's economic troubles have led to a rise in shoplifting at grocery stores and retail shops. Then, we'll discuss the fate of wild horses in Southern Nevada.

And in our second hour, entertainer Tony Orlando joins us.

»10/8/08 ACORN Raid and Presidential Debate
We talk with NV Secretary of State Ross Miller about the raid on the offices of ACORN. Miller spokesman Bob Walsh says ACORN is accused of submitting multiple voter registration forms with false and duplicate names.

Then, political analyst Steve Sebelius and a bevy of others join us to discuss the presidential debate.

And in our second hour, we talk with Philip Rodriguez, the director/producer of Latino's 08 which focuses on the growing political power of Latinos in the US. It's set to air 10pm Wed on KLVX Channel 10.

»10/9/08 City Budgets
We hear what Nevada's troubled economy could mean for government budgets throughout the region.

We'll also talk with the author of a national study that shows that Nevada's economy has declined faster than any other state's since January 2007.

»10/10/08 PERS and the LV Philharmonic
We continue the debate about the role of government in the era of anti-tax attitudes, growing deficits, aging babyboomers and deeply troubled financial markets.

Then, Las Vegas Philharmonic Musical Director David Itkin joins us with world-famous trumpet player Byron Stripling, who is set to appear Saturday night at UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall in a tribute to Louis Armstrong.

»10/13/08 Schools and The Economy
The region's foreclosure crisis has created tension and anxiety in thousands of homes throughout the region. So what does it mean for youngsters trying to make it through the day? And how is it impacting their academic performance?

Then we talk with members of the Nevada Ballet Theatre about their upcoming season.

»10/14/08 School Board Seat B/1000 Films
On Tuesday's edition of KNPR's State of Nevada, we'll start our general election series of conversations with candidates running for public office. First up, Clark County School Board candidates Ron Taylor and Chris Garvey.

And in our second hour, eclectic author David Thomson joins us to discuss his latest book, "Have You Seen? A Personal Introduction to 1,000 Films."

»10/15/08 Assembly Race and North LV Airport Safety
We talk with state assembly candidates Rep Jon Ozark and Dem Ellen Spiegel. Their district covers much of northwest Henderson. Then, we turn to Incumbent Rep Assemblyman Chad Christensen and his Democratic challenger, accountant Andrew Martin. Their assembly district covers much of West Las Vegas.

And in our second hour, we look at public safety issues tied to the North Las Vegas Airport, which in August saw two fatal plane crashes in the surrounding neighborhood.

»10/16/08 Race for Assembly Dist 2 and Joyce Carol Oates
Joe the plumber held center stage, and moderator Bob Schieffer might have been the big winner. Hugh Jackson and Chuck Muth are here to share their takes on the fourth and final presidential debate.

Then, we continue our conversations with state and local candidates.

In our second hour, we talk with novelist Joyce Carol Oates about her latest book, a fictionalized account of the death of Jon Benet Ramsay.

»10/17/08 Cheech and Chong and Madeline Albright
The Query: Name the link between former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Clark County Commission Candidates Larry Brown and Valerie Weber, and the classic stoner comic team of Cheech and Chong.

Hint: It has nothing to do with Kevin Bacon or a long-ago road trip to Northern California.

Answer: They're all appearing Friday at 9am and 7pm on KNPR's State of Nevada.
(Producer's Note: Munchies are optional.)

»10/20/08 Early Voting and Poet Laureate Charles Simic
Early voting has begun, but not everyone believes it's good to cast a ballot more than two weeks before Election Day. Jon Ralston and Steve Sebelius will debate the issue. We'll also talk with Democratic congressional candidate Dina Titus. Incumbent Republican Rep Jon Porter has declined to join the conversation.

And in our second hour, Poet Laureate Charles Simic joins us.

»10/21/08 Congressional Districts 1 and 2
We talk with Republican Congressional candidate Kenneth Wegner, who is running against Democratic incumbent Shelley Berkley. And we also talk with Democratic congressional candidate Jill Derby, who is running against Republican incumbent Dean Heller.

Berkley and Heller have declined to join the conversations despite repeated attempts on our part since September to find a date that worked for both candidates.

»10/22/08 State Assembly 4/School Board C
We talk with Clark County School Board candidates Linda Young and Ronan Matthew, who are seeking to replace Shirley Barbur.

Then, we talk with State Assembly candidates, Republican Richard McArthur and Democrat Craig Ballew, who are seeking the Northwest Las Vegas seat that has been held by Republican Francis Allen.

»10/23/08 Reid on Obama and the Race for State Senate Dist 5
Sen Majority Leader Harry Reid joins us to discuss the tone of the presidential campaign, the war in Iraq and what an Obama presidency could mean for the future of congressional Democrats and Republicans.

Then, we talk with Republican Sen Joe Heck, who's running for re-election to State Senate District 5, which covers much of Henderson.

Then, we talk with photographer Tom Schiff, whose panoramic photos of the LV Strip are about to go on public display at The LV Art Museum. And, we hear the sounds of world-renowned organist Felix Hell, who is set to perform Thursday and Friday at UNLV's Doc Rando Hall.

»10/24/08 Local Races and Author John Grogan
First, we talk with Clark County Commission candidates Brian Scroggins and Steve Sisolak who are running in a heated race to succeed longtime county commissioner Bruce Woodbury.

We also talk with best-selling author John Grogan. His book, "Marley and Me: Life and Love With The World's Worst Dog," has been made into a movie that opens in December with Owen Wilson starring as Grogan, and Jennifer Austin playing his wife, Jenny. His newest book, "The Longest Trip Home," came out earlier this week.

»10/27/08 Barack Obama Speaks at Bonanza High
Sen Barack Obama talks with us about water, growth and the Southwestern US. We also hear some of the sounds of Obama's Saturday rally at Bonanza High School School.

We talk with Republican Sean Fellows who's running to replace Democrat Susan Gerhardt in Henderson's state Assembly District 29.

Then we talk with Gino Vanelli, known for his sweet 80's sound. He will be performing in Las Vegas in November.

»10/28/08 How to Rig an Election
He's a former Republican political operative who was convicted of placing thousands of computerized phone calls that jammed Democratic phone lines in a New Hampshire senate race. We ask Alan Raymond to explain the world of political dirty tricks - election day style.

Then, we talk with state Supreme Court candidates Kris Pickering and Deborah Schumacher.

»10/29/08 More Local Races and Author Henry Hill
First we talk to more candidates going head to head in the races for School Board, seat A and NV State Assembly district 12.

Then we talk with mobster turned government informer and author of "Gangsters and Goodfellas: The Mob, Witness Protection and Life on the Run." Henry Hill will be speaking at 6pm Wed at the Cheesecake and Crime mystery bookshop in Henderson.

»10/30/08 Sen John Ensign and Lonnie Hammargren's Home
We speak with Nevada Republican Senator John Ensign. We discuss the presidential race in Nevada, the Democrats' push for a filibuster-proof 60 members and Ensign's leadership designs in the Senate. Then, we hear why the national and state unemployment rates don't reflect the true depth of the country's employment woes.

And former NV Lt. Gov Lonnie Hammargren talks about his quirky Las Vegas home, which he opens to the public every year for Nevada Day.

»10/31/08 KNPR's State of Nevada Five Year Anniversary
It's called voter suppression. Quite simply, they're creative ways to prevent you from casting your ballot. And on the next edition of KNPR's State of Nevada, we'll discuss some of the more insidious voter suppression methods.

We'll also talk with NPR and FOX News analyst Juan Williams. Political analysts Steve Sebelius and Chuck Muth will also join us.