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»3/1/06 Vegas Podcasters and Selling Spectacle
South Dakotans are considering an initiative to create citizen review boards overseeing the conduct of judges. Then, a posse of podcasters join us: though brand new, the form is fast developing. And the author of a study which found varying degrees of preparedness among different population groups in LA County describes his conclusions: authorities need to tailor their message.

»3/2/06 Concierge Medicine and Law and Gaming
Maybe 'Brownie' did a better job than we thought; the troops are down on the war effort; and who did send out that mailer telling voters that Assembly member Francis Allen received some of those free Rolling Stones tickets from Ameriquest? Bloggers Chuck and Hugh consider the evidence. And we'll look at a speedy, new way to get a hold of your doctor on a moment's notice: Concierge Medicine.

»3/3/06 Homework first, then Movies... and Virtuoso
More people filing income taxes online, a trend Nevada is very much a part of: what are the benefits? And we preview Sunday's Oscar Night.

»3/5/06 SoN Weekend Choice I and SoN Weekend Choice II


»3/6/06 Testing Times and Watching the Wheels
Last Friday's Review-Journal noted that only two states could see casino gambling legalized within a year or two. So what could slowed expansion mean for the casino industry? Then, we look at a recent low-level nuclear test conducted at the Nevada Test Site. And we learn about the fate of the more than half-a-million items confiscated last year by McCarran Airport security workers.

»3/7/06 Regional Update and Carol Harter
We discuss Metro Patrol Patterns. Then we take a closer look at converging regional issues in the Southwest--from Kingman up to Ely. And Prevention Magazine, in a joint study with the American Podiatric Medical Association, names Las Vegas as one of the top 10 US cities for, wait for it, walking.

»3/8/06 Quicksilver and Latin Chamber of Commerce
The small community of Hawthorne, between Carson City and Las Vegas, once facing the loss of its major employer, an army depot, now sees a future in mercury storage--but State authorities are hoping to scotch the plan. Then a look at the growth of online betting. And we analyze key business stories with top local editors.

»3/9/06 Schoolhouse Flock and Property
Drop-out rates in Clark County High Schools are falling: what are we getting right and how can we improve further? And we talk about the benefits of reading for children: kids love good books but parents prefer the ease of DVDs and gadgets. Then Las Vegas celebrates Mozart's 250th Birthday with a performance of The Magic Flute.

»3/10/06 Marijuana and Mightier than the Sword
Nevada voters will get to decide this fall whether they want to legalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana. The marijuana initiative would also increase penalties for other crimes related to drug use. We talk with proponents, a medical marijuana patient and law enforcement about the proposal. Plus a look at the upcoming NASCAR Weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

»3/12/06 SoN Weekend Choice I and SoN Weekend Choice II
An online-only selection of the best segments from the past week's broadcasts.

»3/13/06 Affordable Housing and Stephanie Parker
Housing is becoming unaffordable for Southern Nevada's swelling workforce. To solve the crisis, a large group of policymakers, lenders, builders, unions and other stakeholders have announced a 'Springboard to Action' Conference, taking place April 6 at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson.

»3/14/06 Image and Reflection and Continuing Fallout
Our reputation not only precedes but sustains us--yet, as the Las Vegas brand conquers the country, what do Las Vegans want from where they live? Then students from Southern Utah and Southern Nevada compare experiences.

»3/15/06 Guantanamo Bay and Pride and Perseverance
Is Guantanamo Bay a necessary evil in the "Long War" on terrorism? Or does it undermine American aspirations and stature? And, we consider smart growth: should we be enticing the "Creative Class" or focusing on the basics of health, education, and infrastructure?

»3/16/06 Retail, School Police, and Gardening and Earl Turner
The Strip is becoming a major retail draw for shoppers nationally. Then we'll discuss how Clark County School District Police handle school lockdowns. And then with snow on the ground and blossoms on the trees last weekend, we talk spring gardening with our experts.

»3/17/06 Corruption Trial and Taxation Nation
The Nevada Wolfpack was a high seed in the college basketball tourny but fell in the first round: UNR's Athletic Director mulls over an unexpected loss. And we recap the start of the political corruption trial.

»3/20/06 Monday Topics and Property Tax
A roundtable exchange with E-mail and phone call input from you, the listener. Today: the Dangers of Identity Theft; Consumer Reports comment on their 2006 Best Auto Choices; the correlation between family and gambling addiction; and the ongoing history of casinos and their government. Dave Berns hosts.

»3/21/06 Defining Patriotism and Tim Bavington
How do we define patriotism? If it's Nationalism from a domestic perspective, then should we be more sceptical of its uses and power? Or, if we are to prevail against Islamofascism, should we, at this time in history, stand for our country, right or wrong?

»3/22/06 Connections and UNLV Research Projects
Today's topics: Phone services for the poor; corporate moves to regulate speed on particular lanes on the Information Superhighway; and disturbing security lapses at domestic airports. Dave Berns hosts.

»3/23/06 Young People and Riviera Revue
Prescription Drug Abuse among adolescents may be higher than you think--or lower than some claim. We look into the situation in the Valley. Then we turn our minds to waterslides, penalty kicks, and Radical Robots: its time to plan your children’s summer activities.

»3/24/06 Smoke and Bernie Yuman
Smoking is the fourth-leading cause of death in Clark County and Nevada is second only to Kentucky for the percentage of smokers. But Restricting Smoking in Public Places has not come easily. This year may be different. Two different initiatives hope to enact smoking bans. And could students actually improve their test scores if their schools were built differently? Some Las Vegas architects think so. The Clark County School District has approved an architect for a new Middle School prototype.

»3/27/06 Monday Topics and Sexual Assault
We follow up our recent High School Drop-out Rates discussion, talk with Nevada's Chancellor of Higher Education, Jim Rogers about the next UNLV President, and analyze the relationship between the Southern Nevada and California business communities.

»3/28/06 Domestic Violence and Masterplanning
At least nine people in the Las Vegas Valley have been killed as a result of domestic violence in the past four months. Then, grafitti: where does vandalism end and art begin?

»3/29/06 Immigration and LV Law
US Immigration Policy has brought thousands out to the streets in protest. What could policy changes mean for this region? Then, it's been a 'mild' flu season--so why are schools and offices echoing to the sounds of sneezes and coughes?

»3/30/06 Disaster Periphery and Developer Sam Cherry
Are we prepared for a major earthquake, here or in California? And a prominent newcomer reflects on his shifting perspective of our region.

»3/31/06 Urban, Suburban--and Rural and Citizens
Senator Harry Reid weighs in on the Immigration Debate and describes his party's new Security Plan. Then Nye County is fast becoming a microcosm of the State as a whole: our guests explain. Commentator David Bert expounds on his passion for our natural surroundings. And Paul Murad, developer and author, looks at Manhattanization Downtown and in the larger Valley.