KNPR's State of Nevada

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Host: Joe Schoenmann
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KNPR's State of Nevada is the essential public affairs broadcast to understand what's happening here. Newsmakers and experts give context to local issues; discussion and profile interviews explore the unique character — and characters — of our region. KNPR's State of Nevada is a daily conversation about this place we call home.

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Coming up on Friday's show ...

It's almost Fourth of July weekend! Fireworks sales are underway but be careful, Clark County is really cracking down on illegal fireworks this year. Then, we'll get into how soft rock from the '70s and '80s is once again making a splash. And stick around, we're catching up with "Golden Pipes," the national anthem-singing good luck charm for the Golden Knights.

Thursday, June 30, 2022

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Clark County names NSC arts director Brommel as new poet laureate

Jun 30, 2022

The noted poet Rita Dove once wrote that “poetry is language at its most distilled and most powerful.”

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Elvis, bombs, implosions: Southern Nevada's largest archive turns 75 with 75 of its most iconic images

Jun 30, 2022

Las Vegas is regularly knocked for ignoring its history.

But tell that to the Las Vegas News Bureau.

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NSHE names 'stabilizing' acting chancellor, ending time of uncertainty

Jun 30, 2022

The Board of Regents for the Nevada System of Higher Education recently named former state Superintendent Dale Erquiaga as acting chancellor.

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

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Nevada groups, officials go to work on protecting abortion rights, but what about other rights?

Jun 29, 2022

Roe vs. Wade, the Supreme Court case which established a federal right to an abortion, was considered settled law for nearly fifty years.

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New Nevada abortion order helps blunt outside prosecution

Jun 29, 2022

Gov. Steve Sisolak signed an executive order Tuesday he says will help guard against outside prosecution of anyone who receives an abortion or other reproductive care in Nevada, and better protect healthcare workers who provide the services.

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

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How Southern Nevada can grow as lake levels, rivers shrink

Jun 28, 2022

Over the next few months, water overseers for seven states will figure out how to make drastic cuts to water use.

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UNLV program works to connect Indigenous students to Nevada universities

Jun 28, 2022

Indigenous communities have historically been wary of the American education system, and with good reason.

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Monday, June 27, 2022

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Las Vegas students get chance to cook with legendary Chef Martin Yan

Jun 27, 2022

Some eager young cooks are getting the chance to share their family recipes with one of the most respected chefs on television.

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Scientists from UNR, Cambodia confirm catch of world’s largest recorded freshwater fish

Jun 27, 2022

The world’s largest recorded freshwater fish, a giant stingray, has been caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia, according to scientists from the Southeast Asian nation and the United States.