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Dayvid Figler shares his unique perspective on pop culture on KNPR. Selected commentaries can also be heard on National Public Radio's All Things Considered.

Dayvid's books, Merry Christmas, Jewboy and Grope may be found at Last Gasp.

Friday, April 23, 2010

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Show a Little Respect

Apr 23, 2010

As strange as the battle for Harry Reid's Senate seat has become in
recent days, commentator Dayvid Figler thinks we could stand to show a bit more civility and respect.

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

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Obama's Words

Feb 10, 2010

President Obama puts "Las Vegas" next to "irresponsible spending" again and everyone in town gets mad. Everyone, that is, but Dayvid Figler.

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Thursday, December 24, 2009

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City Center - So What

Dec 24, 2009

The opening of City Center has drawn news coverage from around the world. But closer to home, Dayvid Figler isn't in the mood to follow the crowd.

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Thursday, March 6, 2008

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Blow Hard

Mar 06, 2008

Gusty winds are an annual part of winter in Las Vegas, and for Dayvid Figler that's fine...

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Monday, February 25, 2008

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The Growth of Cheating

Feb 25, 2008

Human growth hormone has been a topic of heated discussion in the sports world. But HGH has some merit well beyond sports. Here's Dayvid Figler.

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Thursday, February 14, 2008

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Show Me Some Love

Feb 14, 2008

It's no fun being jilted, especially when political caususes have finished and the jilters have moved on to the next primary state. On Valentine's Day, commentator Dayvid Figler laments the lost love.

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Thursday, October 26, 2006

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Homeless

Oct 26, 2006

Don't feed the homeless. Help the homeless. Dayvid Figler hopes everyone involved in the issue can come together.

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Thursday, October 5, 2006

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Stories

Oct 05, 2006

Dayvid Figler ponders the stories missed during a
creative break.

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Thursday, June 15, 2006

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Stress

Jun 15, 2006

Don't even start with ''your'' stressful life. Dayvid Figler will beat you everytime.

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Thursday, June 1, 2006

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Comps

Jun 01, 2006

Dayvid Figler has some thoughts on boxing tickets, ethics and comps.

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