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»1/1/09 Actor Tony Curtis and Pianist Philip Fortenberry
First we talk with the legendary actor, and current Henderson resident, Tony Curtis.

Then we talk with Philip Fortenberry about his concerts at the Liberace Museum and hear him play some of his favorite piano music. Encore broadcast.

»1/2/09 Creative Towns, LVAM Exhibit and Bob Stoldal
Author Richard Florida has explains why San Francisco and New York attract creative people. We talk with him about his new book that argues people should know the temperament of the town they're living in. Plus, we talk with David Pagel, who organized the current exhibit at the Las Vegas Art Museum.

And in our second hour we talk with long-time local newsman Bob Stoldal, about his 40 years in the business in Las Vegas. Encore broadcast.

»1/5/09 The Life and Times of Sen Howard Cannon
Think legendary Nevada politicians and the name Howard Cannon might not come to mind, but Cannon was one of the most influential US Senators in the history of the state. Author Michael Vernetti joins us to discuss the life and times of Sen Howard Cannon.

»1/6/09 Commissioner Rory Reid and Author Stephen Younger
He's considered a leading candidate in the race to become the Democratic nominee for Nevada governor in 2010. We talk with Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid. We discuss this region's economic meltdown, the plight of the private and public sectors, and the race for governor.

Then nuclear weapons expert and author Stephen Younger joins us.

»1/7/09 Gov Gibbons Latest Battle and Adult Video Expo
We hear about NV Gov Jim Gibbons' latest political battles with the state Tourism Commission.

And then, the Adult Entertainment Expo, or PORNDEX, is set to open Thursday at the Sands Expo Center. We hear countering voices discuss the impact of pornography on our culture, particularly the culture and business of Southern NV.

»1/8/09 Unemployment Issues and Property Tax Questions
We hear about the challenges of filing for unemployment benefits in Nevada. We also talk about the plight faced by the newly unemployed when it comes to purchasing costly, private health insurance.

Then, Clark County Assessor Mark Schofield joins us to explain why your home's value has likely declined, but your property tax bill won't.

»1/9/09 Non-smoking Casino and CES 2009 Follow-up
Executives at one Nevada casino explain how they're trying to make a go of it as a non-smoking resort.

And we also hear the latest from the floor at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas.

»1/12/09 Rural Health Care and Predator Drone Strikes
We hear more about NV Gov Jim Gibbons' proposal to reduce by 6% the pay of state employees, including teachers, as he seeks to close a projected $2.4 billion deficit in the state budget. Next, we'll discuss the lack of health-care options in rural areas.

An expert on national defense explains how unmanned Predator Drone strikes in Iraq and Afghanistan are coordinated by US forces on the ground. Then, former Mamma Mia star Carol Linnea Johnson discusses her latest musical effort, the Hot Club of Las Vegas.

»1/13/09 LV City Hall Controversy
We look at the fight between Mayor Oscar Goodman and Culinary Union boss D Taylor over Goodman's push to build a new Las Vegas City Hall.

Then we look at a study by the PEW Hispanic Center on the effect of the foreclosure crisis on Latino homeowners.

»1/14/09 Israel - Gaza Crisis and Guantanamo Bay
We talk with two Nevadans about the crisis in the Middle East.

Then, we talk with two Las Vegas lawyers who are defending a terrorist held at Guantanamo Bay. But first they are trying to get his case into an American court.

»1/15/09 F Street Closure
We talk with West Las Vegas neighbors who are critical of the city's decision to close F Street to through traffic. They claim it's just the latest government decision in a long history of discrimination against the historically African-American neighborhood.

»1/16/09 Inauguration Preview and State of the State Follow-up
We talk about Jim Gibbons' State of the State address.

But first, on Tuesday, more than a million people are expected to converge on the Capital Mall to watch Barack Obama be sworn in as the 44th President of the US. All inaugurations are historical events, but many claim this one is even more so, considering Obama will be the first African-American president. We take a look at what Obama's presidency could mean here in Las Vegas, in NV, and across the country.

»1/19/09 Martin Luther King Day
In our first hour we talk to the partipants in UNLV's Barrick Lecture Series devoted to Barack Obama's first 100 days in office.

Then, we talk about a new report that outlines the effect of the housing market bust on Latinos And we learn about the only city in the NV that is faring well during these tough economic times. Finally, we check in with Tim Zagat about his 2009 travel guide.

»1/20/09 Inauguration Day Follow-up
How are people throughout this region reacting to the inauguration of Barack Obama? We open the phone lines for a special Inauguration Night edition from 6-8pm Tuesday night.

And we want to hear from you... As you watched Barack Obama take the oath of office, what went through your mind?

»1/21/09 School Reform, Budget Cut Rally and Bob Hamer
First we talk about the innovation in Chicago Public Schools which has caused many to look at the district as a model for reform around the country. Then we talk with college students who are protesting the Governor's proposed budget cuts.

In our second hour guest-host John L Smith talks with former FBI agent Bob Hamer about his book, The True Story of an FBI Agent's Dangerous Dance with Evil, his first-person account of 26 years infiltrating gangs, organized-crime syndicates and other groups.

»1/22/09 Banking Crisis and Personal Finance Questions
Despite the release of the initial round of federal bailout dollars, we're told that the nation's banking industry is in a deepening crisis. So what does it mean for people throughout this region? And how could it impact the deeply troubled economy? We tackle those questions.

In our second hour we are serenaded by the sounds of Mariachi Nuevo de Las Vegas in our performance studio.

»1/23/09 LV City Hall Controversy and What Obama Means
We look at the push to get a measure on the June ballot that could kill plans for a new LV City Hall.

Then we hear about the latest effort to assess the size of this region's homeless population. And author Jabari Asim joins us to discuss his new book: "What Obama Means... for Our Culture, Our Politics, Our Future."

»1/26/09 Merging Housing Agencies and Gun Control
There's a push to create a single public housing agency in Clark County. How would it work? We tackle that question.

Then we speak with a lawyer who has successfully argued in the US Supreme Court against gun control.

»1/27/09 Supercapitalism and Nuclear Express
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich argues that "Supercapitalism" benefits consumers and hurts workers. He'll be the keynote speaker at Thursday's Preview Las Vegas. We ask Reich what happens when consumers stop spending.

Then we talk with author Thomas Reed who will be speaking at the Atomic Testing Museum Tuesday about his new book, Nuclear Express. He argues that doomsday is much closer now that China and several Islamic states have the bomb.

»1/28/09 Tax Questions Answered and Violinist Joshua Bell
We talk with world-renowned violinist Joshua Bell. He's set to perform Thursday night at UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall.

But first, it's just days before a major sporting event and that means that IRS spokesman Raphael Tulino is in Las Vegas. (He denies any link between the two, but we see a pattern.) And he takes your phone calls and emails about changes to the tax code.

»1/29/09 Freshmen Assembly Members and Cowboy Poetry
Freshmen Assembly members John Hambrick and Ellen Spiegel join us to talk about their plans for when the Nevada State Assembly convenes next week.

What do cowboys sound like when they wax poetic? Tune in for our second hour and find out.

»1/30/09 LV City Hall Developer and More Cowboy Poetry
Cleveland-based developer ForestCity is pushing to build a new Las Vegas City Hall, as a part of a big downtown redevelopment effort. We discuss similar ForestCity efforts in Fresno and Brooklyn and how they are a piece of a larger corporate strategy.

And we hear more sounds from the annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko. Our Dave Becker and independent producer Adam Burke are braving the chill to collect music and poetry readings.