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John L. Smith: Musings On Cops, Courts And Prisons

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Columnist John L. Smith has a unique take on Las Vegas and the latest headlines.

There’s rarely a dull moment in Las Vegas, and for decades, Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist John L. Smith has been front and center to cover it all.

He talked with KNPR’s State of Nevada about the latest items grabbing headlines, including mayor’s election, police union shenanigans, the secretive culture of Nevada’s prison system and other topics he’s written about in recent weeks.

John L. Smith, columnist, Las Vegas Review-Journal

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