KNPR Features
This is a list of KNPR's short features. These features air during breaks in our regularly scheduled programs and add spice to our schedule. These features do not appear on our Program Grid, so this page lists air times for each feature.
The local stock report from the ABD&F Group at Merrill Lynch airs at 2:59 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. weekdays, and on Sunday at 10:04 a.m.
Commentaries
Listen for expert analysis and opinion on issues that affect us in Southern Nevada.
 DESERT BLOOM
Tuesdays 5:33 a.m. & 7:33 a.m. and Saturdays 8:35 a.m.
Every week one our desert gardeners provides expert advice on making your desert garden bloom. They'll take you to some of their favorite landscapes in Las Vegas and introduce you to horticultural experts working in Southern Nevada.
Angela O'Callaghan is Asst. Professor, Nevada Cooperative Extension - Specialist in Social Horticulture. Norm Schilling is owner of Schilling Horticulture Group in Las Vegas. His prior experience includes horticulture supervisor at UNLV and lead groundskeeper at the Gardens at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve (formerly the Desert Demonstation Garden). He's an ISA certified arborist and teaches a variety of horticulture and tree care topics. You're invited to submit questions to Desert Bloom.
ALONG THE WAY
 Wednesdays 5:33 a.m. and 7:33 a.m. and Sundays 8:35 a.m.
Within a half day's drive of Las Vegas are some of the most fascinating places on Earth, and yet those of us who live here have barely scratched the surface of the adventures available to us. David Bert invites you to experience some of the more unusual stops Along the Way. Sponsored by the Clark County Credit Union.
 FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Thursdays 6:33 a.m. & 8:33 a.m. and Saturdays 9:35 a.m.
Pretending to be a mild-mannered Las Vegas attorney, John Curtas reveals his
true colors every Thursday on KNPR when he shares his Food for Thought.
AIN'T NECESSARILY SO with Dayvid Figler
Thursdays 5:33 a.m. & 7:33 a.m. and Sundays 9:35 a.m.
Dayvid Figler shares his unique perspective on pop culture
every Thursday during Morning Edition and following Fresh Air on KNPR.
A listener described it this way - "...the best-written, funniest and most challenging radio essay I've tuned into since Ira Glass started This American Life. His engaging persona, literate knowledge of his subjects, and sometimes biting - sometimes goofy sense of humor combine to create much-needed quality radio."
 PULSE OF THE PLANET
Weekdays 8:08 a.m.
Host Jim Metzner presents a two-minute sound portrait of Planet Earth, tracking the rythmns of nature and culture worldwide, while blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound.
 STARDATE
Weekdays 7:08 a.m.
Saturdays 7:35 a.m. & Sundays 7:35 a.m.
Hosted by Sandy Wood, Stardate tells us what to look for in the night sky, as well as information on cosmic events in the universe and their effect on earth.
TRAFFIC REPORTS
Skyview's Richard Sullivan provides live reports on the latest traffic conditions during "Morning Edition" and "All Things Considered." Plus traffic updates during your midday drive.
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The collection of essays written by historian Frank Wright that immortalize the real history of Las Vegas. 
