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Air Date: Friday, September 22, 2017

Departing Assemblyman Anderson Excited To 'Sell' Nevada To Businesses

Rail Trails - New Jazz From UNLV Students, Faculty, And Visiting Artists

Saul Williams - Poet, Musician, Actor, In North Las Vegas This Weekend

  • Coming up on Friday's program...

  • After three terms in the Nevada Legislature, Assemblyman Paul Anderson is leaving to work for the Governor's Office of Economic Development. He explains his plans to "sell" Nevada to businesses around the country. 

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