KNPR Discussions

KNPR Nevada Public Radio

KNPR presents thoughtful and informed discussions on everything from politics to dining. Senators, student journalists, consumer advocates, religious leaders, and gang members: our panels make for riveting radio. Refreshes weekdays. 5-35 minutes.

  • 11 minutes 56 seconds
    Pro-Palestine UNLV students call for university divestment, ceasefire
    The conflict in the Middle East between Hamas and Israel has prompted American college students to organize pro-Palestinian protests on campuses nationwide.
    3 May 2024, 3:43 pm
  • 14 minutes 20 seconds
    Two Las Vegas hospitality pros change careers to write children's books
    State government estimates that 26% of all employees in Las Vegas work in leisure and hospitality. But many of those jobs are stressful, unpredictable, and vulnerable to a bad economy.
    3 May 2024, 3:23 pm
  • 24 minutes 46 seconds
    Nevadans only recycle 1 of every 4 eligible items. Experts say increasing that is simple
    For more than 30 years, Nevada has asked households to recycle 25 percent of qualified materials—plastics, paper, aluminum and more.
    2 May 2024, 8:24 pm
  • 26 minutes 32 seconds
    Why are Nevada's Hispanic voters a target for election misinformation?
    This year promises to be a close presidential election. Concerns are growing that Latino voters could see more election misinformation than in the past.
    2 May 2024, 4:25 pm
  • 24 minutes 38 seconds
    What's on your mind: Nevadans talk about taxes, traffic, government
    Nevadans have a lot on their minds, from traffic crashes and fatalities and the state Wildlife Commission to herbicides and the taxes on gaming revenues.
    1 May 2024, 5:05 pm
  • 27 minutes 47 seconds
    If SCOTUS sides with the homeless ban, will anything change In Las Vegas?
    We look at what might happen in Las Vegas and Clark County of the U.S. Supreme Court says the homeless can be banned from sleeping in public spaces.
    29 April 2024, 6:56 pm
  • 26 minutes 20 seconds
    Why Nevada's Wildlife Commission is under scrutiny
    Nevada has hundreds of boards and commissions whose members are chosen by government officials. So, why has the Nevada Wildlife Commission been scrutinized in recent years?
    26 April 2024, 7:01 pm
  • 25 minutes 52 seconds
    The impact of Arizona's abortion ban on Nevada
    Two weeks ago, Arizona's Supreme Court banned all abortions, except when a mother's life is in danger. State of Nevada looked at the potential impact on the medical community and more in Nevada.
    25 April 2024, 6:53 pm
  • 14 minutes 3 seconds
    'Nevada is like a definition of a bellwether state'
    Adam Harris from The Atlantic Magazine discusses the challenges facing democracy, insights from young voters and the need for a greater focus on education.
    23 April 2024, 6:20 pm
  • 11 minutes 42 seconds
    UNLV looking to broaden Jewish studies and campus engagement with new Jewish Affinity Group
    UNLV is hoping to expand its Jewish studies programs, as well as provide a place for Jewish faculty and staff to gather with the recent launch of a Jewish Affinity Group as part of their Division for Diversity Initiatives.
    23 April 2024, 5:43 pm
  • 12 minutes 7 seconds
    Phish pulls out all the stops at Sphere debut
    The jam band and frequent Las Vegas performer uses the innovative venue to its fullest potential during the first of its four-night stand.
    22 April 2024, 6:46 pm
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