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March 17, 2010

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Domestic Violence Snapshot: In one 24-hour period late last year at least 333 victims of domestic violence and their children across Nevada reached out for help. And across the nation more than 23,000 crisis hotline calls were answered.

Those are the findings of the latest Snapshot of Domestic Violence compiled by the National Network to End Domestic Violence. We'll talk with domestic violence outreach advocates and two survivors. More here.

Immigration Reform and Irish Music

Nothing says St. Patrick's Day like some Irish fiddle music! The famous music duo of Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill play some classic tunes from their native Ireland. Join us for some festive fiddling and get ready to kick up your heels!

But first, Reform Immigration for America has started an effort in Southern Nevada to get a grassroots campaign for immigration reform up and running. We talk with the leader of that group and hear the story of two immigrants living in Las Vegas.

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Sen Ensign and Nevada Ballet Theatre

March 16, 2010

The Nevada Ballet Theatre is presenting its latest works next weekend. We talk with two of the choreographers about the challenge of turning the music of Igor Stravinsky and tango music into ballet.

And more details have trickled out about Sen. John Ensign's efforts to contain the scandal about his affair with Cynthia Hampton. But will it make a difference? We talk with journalist Manu Raju about the senator's prospects.

Voices of the Unemployed

March 15, 2010

Over 187,000 Nevadans are out of work, and the unemployment lines keep getting longer. Some of us have been out of work for months. Some of us are looking at going back to school. Some of us are wrestling with whether or not to leave Nevada to find work elsewhere. On this program, we hear the stories of unemployed people from all walks of life.

Whether you are out of work yourself, or you know someone who is unemployed, we'd like to know how unemployment has affected your life, your friends, your community. Join the conversation on our website or send an email to son@knpr.org.

Food Talk and Las Vegas City Budget

March 12, 2010

Food writers Max Jacobson and John Curtas join us again. They bring us a preview of "Vegas Uncork'd" and find out what it's like keeping an eye on the seventeen (!) restaurants at Aria. Then they go head-to-head in another round of "Eat It or Beat It."

But first, Mayor Oscar Goodman wants to fire every city employee and then rehire them for a shorter work week.

That's just one idea the mayor has floated as a solution the city's $70,000,000 budget deficit if the city's unions don't agree to wage concessions.

And the biannual Neon Reverb Music Festival is taking place this week around downtown Las Vegas. We talk with Las Vegas City Life Arts and Entertainment Editor, Mike Prevatt about the can't miss performances this weekend and the budding indie music scene in Las Vegas.

The Mayor and City Manager Betsy Fretwell join us to take your phone calls and emails about the city's plan that could see up 146 people lose their jobs.

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