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"The Homeland Security Secretary joins us to talk about terrorism and how much of a threat it remains for resort destinations. We also talk about the ways to understand "terrorism" and the policy differences between this administration and the previous ...

"The tennis legend has co-authored his autobiography. In it, he speaks of drug use, the roller-coaster his career and personal life became in the 1990s and his eventual decision to retire in 2006. Agassi talks about all that before he embarks on a ...

"The College of Southern Nevada thought it was on track to apply for special federal funding as an Hispanic educational institution next year. The formula will require it to wait a few more years, but the college is still planning on seeking special ...

"The Irish rockers created quite a stir on Friday night when they brought their 360 Tour to Las Vegas' Sam Boyd Stadium. Las Vegas Sun Entertainment Writer John Katsilometes talks about that concert. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"His ambition is to be the greatest crime writer ever. He wrote the L.A. Quartet including L.A. Confidential. And his latest book is Blood's a Rover, which completes the Underworld USA Trilogy. James Ellroy will be speaking at the Clark County Library ...

"Author Max Brooks will be speaking at Clark County Library but he joined us by phone to talk about zombies and what it was like to grow up in a famous movie family. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"An aging population threatens to make dementia an epidemic. But do we even know what we're dealing with? The Virtual Dementia Tour is now available in Southern Nevada and it demonstrates to families, caregivers and emergency workers what dementia is and ...

"The depth of the recession promises to wreck many calculations about welfare budgeting and social services. But how does a state that's devastated rebuild its social infrastructure. We talk with people who have already faced the impact of a bad ...

"The health care debate has created ugly rhetoric about the government creating death panels about who should live and die. But how are those end of life decisions made now? Who makes the decision? What issues do doctors focus on in telling the patient ...

"The legendary Broadway producer, Hal Prince, is in town for Phantom Fans week. We talk to him about that and many other theatrical triumphs. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"He's been amusing Americans since the 1960s with his stand-up routines, television shows and innumerable guest appearances on the talk show circuit. He's coming to Treasure Island this Saturday for one performance. William H. Cosby, Jr., joins us to ...

"He's been amusing Americans since the 1960s with his stand-up routines, television shows and innumerable guest appearances on the talk show circuit. He's coming to Treasure Island this Saturday for one performance. William H. Cosby, Jr., joins us to ...

"The FBI and the US Attorney had been working on the case for years. And now it has been hanging by a thread as the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decided whether or not the government had to grant Dr. Mark Kabins immunity so he could ...

"Robert Fielden has been thinking about re-invention as an option for Las Vegas's future growth and how beauty and charm add to the picture. for more commentaries by Robert Fielden. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

"Neal Smatresk has been tapped to replace ousted President David Ashley. Smatresk, who was Ashley's number two, joins us to talk about his plans for the university and what he wants to do differently from his predecessors. Content created by News 88.9 ...

"Canada, Australia and Germany spend half as much as the United States does on healthcare but still achieve universal access. Canadians, Australians and Germans are also happier with their healthcare than Americans, according to a recent survey done by ...

"Steven Kalas tells the dying that they are really dying. He readily acknowledges that all men are either gentlemen or jerks - and that the jerks get the girls. He is not the typical therapist nor is he the typical advice columnist. We talk to the Las ...

"Local freelance writer Steve Friess talks with World Series of Poker Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack, about how poker is faring in the down economy and the 2009 WSOP tournament. Content created by News 88.9 KNPR"

We look at the challenges facing the Strip restaurant scene. Content produced by News 88.9 KNPR.