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»7/4/09 KNPR's State of Nevada Weekend Select We discuss Nevada'a new law on compulsory mediation with the legislator and lawyers who developed the program.
This selection represents the best from the past week's broadcasts.
»7/3/09 Soldier Documentary, LV Phil 7/4 Spectacular, Hot Dog On average, 18 veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan commit suicide everyday. That's according to numbers gleaned from the Department of Veterans Affairs. A new documentary looks at this troubling trend, and we talk with two of the men who made the film, which features veterans from
Southern Nevada.
Next, maestro David Itkin of the Las Vegas Philharmonic and Josh Husling of the musical group Mosaic join us to discuss their joint July 4th performance
at the Springs Preserve.
Then, we talk with competitive food eaters Richard and Carlene LeFevre of Henderson. He's set to compete this weekend at the annual hot dog eating contest at Coney Island.
»7/2/09 Mortgage Modification, Latino LV, Mortgage Mediation We talk with the local head of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Ken Lobene to find out if the Obama Administration's modified refinancing program will help Las Vegas homeowners.
Hernando Amaya the editor of the Spanish language newspaper, El Tiempo Libre, joins us to talk about the news that's important for Latinos in Las Vegas.
We discuss Nevada'a new law on compulsory mediation with the legislator and lawyers who developed the program.
»7/1/09 Health Insurance Reform, California, Jim Rogers, Ballet We discuss alternatives in the ongoing national health-care debate.
California could be days from issuing IOUs to local governments and vendors.
Former Nevada Higher Education Chancellor Jim Rogers joins us, a day after leaving his job of five years.
We talk with Katie Shea and Annie Hickey about the Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre's summer classes, including a Creative Dance Camp for children between the ages of 3 and 8.
Also John L. Smith, LVRJ, tells us about the Clark County Centennial celebration.
»6/30/09 Zappos, Southwest, Vicki Pettersson, Ellie Smith Zappos, the Henderson firm with about 650 employees, has expanded into clothing sales and employs an admittedly quirky culture that has a decidedly youthful appeal.
Hispanics comprise about 25 percent of Southern Nevada's population, or about 450,000 people. Our panel of guests help us understand what this could mean for political, social and economic life in Southern Nevada and the United States.
Former Folies Bergere showgirl Vicki Pettersson, author of the "Sign of the Zodiac" urban fantasy series joins us.
We talk with 12-year-old Henderson singer and actor Ellie Smith, who performs as the character Mary Lennox in "The Secret Garden" at the Utah Shakespearean Festival in Cedar City.
»6/29/09 Wired for War, Online Betting, Private Lives P.W. Singer, author and Senior Fellow and Director of the 21st Century Defense Initiative, Brookings Institute, on whether nations could be more likely to go to war if robots continue to replace humans on and above the battlefield.
We talk with online betting supporter, Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., UNLV Prof. David Schwartz, poker player Howard Lederer, gambling opponent Les Bernal, and addiction counselor Arnie Wexler.
Noel Coward's classic comedy, "Private Lives" is one of the three modern plays that will be featured this season at the Utah Shakespearean Festival.
»6/27/09 KNPR's State of Nevada Weekend Select What does the Nevada Republican Party have to do? We talk with party leaders to find out.
Las Vegas Writes - We talk with the book's editor and the writer who had to kick the project off.
This selection represents the best from the past week's broadcasts.
»6/26/09 Michael Jackson, LV Writes, Utah 2009, Ford Country We discuss Michael Jackson's impact on Las Vegas and his numerous attempts to create a Las Vegas show with freelance writer Steve Friess and Review Journal entertainment columnist Doug Elfman.
Las Vegas Writes - We talk with the book's editor and the writer who had to kick the project off.
We discuss the Utah Shakespearean Festival's 2009 Season with the festival's director and director emeritus.
Buzz Bissinger, Contributing Editor of Vanity Fair talks about Monument Valley and its role in Hollywood filmmaking.
One of Southern Nevada's first attempts at local print journalism began a half century ago. Former Senator Richard Bryan tells us more on Nevada Yesterdays.
»6/25/09 Terry Fator, George Wallace, Seniors Mortgage Crisis We talk with ventriloquist-impressionist-singer-comedian
Terry Fator.
We also talk with comedian George Wallace.
Also, what happens when seniors face
foreclosure or can't afford the special housing they need.
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The collection of essays written by historian Frank Wright that immortalize the real history of Las Vegas. 
