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Today's Edition
Friday, 7/3/09
Soldier Documentary, LV Phil 7/4 Spectacular, Hot Dog
On average, 18 veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan commit suicide everyday. That's according to numbers gleaned from the Department of Veterans Affairs. A new documentary looks at this troubling trend, and we talk with two of the men who made the film, which features veterans from
Southern Nevada.
Next, maestro David Itkin of the Las Vegas Philharmonic and Josh Husling of the musical group Mosaic join us to discuss their joint July 4th performance
at the Springs Preserve.
Then, we talk with competitive food eaters Richard and Carlene LeFevre of Henderson. He's set to compete this weekend at the annual hot dog eating contest at Coney Island.
MP3 Files and Online Audio Forthcoming
Soldier Documentary
We talk with local filmmakers Phil Valentine and Gerald Gillock about the film "Who Will Stand." The documentary looks at both the physical and psychological problems soldiers face when they return from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Las Vegas Philharmonic's Star Spangled Spectacular
We talk with David Itkin, Music Director and Conductor of the Las Vegas Philharmonic about their show this weekend at the Springs Preserve. We also talk with Josh Huslig, Founder of the a cappella group Mosaic, which will be the featured guest at the concert. The show is on Saturday, July 4 at 8pm. Doors open at 6pm.
Hot Dog Eating Contest
We talk with Henderson resident Richard LeFevre, who will be participating in the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island. We also talk with his wife, Carlene, who is a retired
competitive eater.
Being Patrick Henry
Richard Schumann Historical Impersonator
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...on a role requiring not only acting skills but also scholarly knowledge.
Food for Thought - Bang for Your Buck
Everyone's food budget is tighter these days. But if you still want to dine out now and then, our dining critic John Curtas has a few tips on restaurants now giving you more bang for your buck.
As prices come down for dining, John Curtas has some favorites to share.
Desert Bloom - Summertime View
Norm Schilling improves his summertime view in the yard. It's not the best time for pruning, but in this edition of Desert Bloom, Norm has an exception.
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Recent Discussions
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»7/2/09 Mortgage Modification, Latino LV, Mortgage Mediation We talk with the local head of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Ken Lobene to find out if the Obama Administration's modified refinancing program will help Las Vegas homeowners.
Hernando Amaya the editor of the Spanish language newspaper, El Tiempo Libre, joins us to talk about the news that's important for Latinos in Las Vegas.
We discuss Nevada'a new law on compulsory mediation with the legislator and lawyers who developed the program.
»7/1/09 Health Insurance Reform, California, Jim Rogers, Ballet We discuss alternatives in the ongoing national health-care debate.
California could be days from issuing IOUs to local governments and vendors.
Former Nevada Higher Education Chancellor Jim Rogers joins us, a day after leaving his job of five years.
We talk with Katie Shea and Annie Hickey about the Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre's summer classes, including a Creative Dance Camp for children between the ages of 3 and 8.
Also John L. Smith, LVRJ, tells us about the Clark County Centennial celebration.
»6/30/09 Zappos, Southwest, Vicki Pettersson, Ellie Smith Zappos, the Henderson firm with about 650 employees, has expanded into clothing sales and employs an admittedly quirky culture that has a decidedly youthful appeal.
Hispanics comprise about 25 percent of Southern Nevada's population, or about 450,000 people. Our panel of guests help us understand what this could mean for political, social and economic life in Southern Nevada and the United States.
Former Folies Bergere showgirl Vicki Pettersson, author of the "Sign of the Zodiac" urban fantasy series joins us.
We talk with 12-year-old Henderson singer and actor Ellie Smith, who performs as the character Mary Lennox in "The Secret Garden" at the Utah Shakespearean Festival in Cedar City.
»6/29/09 Wired for War, Online Betting, Private Lives P.W. Singer, author and Senior Fellow and Director of the 21st Century Defense Initiative, Brookings Institute, on whether nations could be more likely to go to war if robots continue to replace humans on and above the battlefield.
We talk with online betting supporter, Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., UNLV Prof. David Schwartz, poker player Howard Lederer, gambling opponent Les Bernal, and addiction counselor Arnie Wexler.
Noel Coward's classic comedy, "Private Lives" is one of the three modern plays that will be featured this season at the Utah Shakespearean Festival.
Earlier Programs...
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The collection of essays written by historian Frank Wright that immortalize the real history of Las Vegas. 
