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»5/9/08 African-American / Latino Relations We speak to Las Vegas Weekly writer Damon Hodge about his recent essay on tensions between Hispanics and African Americans in some neighborhoods. Hodge wondered if it's a symptom of growth, or sign of greater troubles to come. Michael Squires hosts.
And, in the second hour: Endoscopy Center Update Southern Nevada Health District Senior Epidemiologist Brian Labus joins us to give the latest on the Hepatitis C outbreak. Michael Squires hosts.
»5/8/08 Green Jobs We talk with a Nevada homeowner who is suing his mortgage lenders,
claiming they fraudulently lent him money to refinance his home. Then we discuss the growing number of "green," environmentally driven
jobs in this region.
And, in the second hour: Masterworks V LVRJ columnist John L Smith also joins us to discuss why he
believes the Gibbons' divorce is not a private matter, no matter the
arguments offered by surrogates of the Nevada governor. And we'll speak with Las Vegas Philharmonic musical director David Itkin about Saturday's upcoming concert at UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall.
»5/7/08 Hispanic Marketing One of every four Southern Nevadans is Hispanic. That's about 500,000
people. So how are businesses effectively tapping into that market, and why are others failing to do so? We tackle those questions.
And, in the second hour: Twice as Good We also speak with Marcus Mabry, the author of the new book, "Twice
As Good," a biography of Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice. We discuss
how living in the western U.S. helped shape her outlook on the world.
»5/6/08 Summer Gardening Prep Our gardening gurus Norm Schilling of Schilling Horticulture Group and Frank Rauscher of Star Nurseries help us to summer-proof our gardens.
And, in the second hour: Vegas Uncork'd This weekend, chefs and foodies from across the country will be feasting, drinking and schmoozing in Las Vegas. A few of the celebrity chefs participating in the event are with us today to talk about their craft, the explosion of Las Vegas fine dining restaurants and the latest food news.
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The collection of essays written by historian Frank Wright that immortalize the real history of Las Vegas. 
