© All Rights Reserved 2025 | Privacy Policy
Tax ID / EIN: 23-7441306
Skyline of Las Vegas
Real news. Real stories. Real voices.
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Supported by
Local News
State of Nevada on Nevada Public Radio. KNPR 88.9FM
State of Nevada

Harry Reid: Let's Outlaw Prostitution

Published February 25, 2011 at 5:00 AM PST

Is Harry Reid looking to outlaw prostitution? The U.S. senator claimed legalized prostitution might be scaring potential business away from the state, in his morning remarks to the state legislature. Why is Harry Reid taking a stand now? And are businesses deterred from moving to Nevada because of legalized prostitution? A brothel lobbyist, a political pundit, and other experts weigh in.

GUESTS
George Flint, Dir and lobbyist, Nevada Brothel Owners' Association
Steve Sebelius, Columnist, LVRJ; member, KLAS Channel 8's I-Team
Bill Thompson, Prof, UNLV's Department of Public Administration

Links

  • LV Sun: Reid's son fought against brothels in Storey County 10 years ago
  • The Atlantic: Harry Reid: It's Time for Nevada to Outlaw Prostitution

    • Tags
    State of Nevada Harry Reidprostitutionsteve sebeliusIrene NoguchibrothelBill ThompsonGeorge Flint
    Stay Connected
    Related Content
    The Dining Issue
    Sink your teeth into our annual collection of dining — and drinking — stories, including a tally of Sin City's Tiki bars, why good bread is having a moment, and how one award-winning chef is serving up Caribbean history lessons through steak. Plus, discover how Las Vegas is a sports town, in more ways than one. Bon appétit!