KNPR Discussions
Nevada Public Radio presents thoughtful and informed discussions on everything from politics to dining, nuclear waste to budget surplus. Senators, student journalists, parrot wranglers, consumer advocates, religious leaders, and gang members: our panels make for riveting radio. Refreshes weekdays. 15-35 minutes.

• Energy Conservation
  We talk with experts who say we can all be part of the solution to global warming. We just need to break the cycle of energy abuse.
• Year Round Schools
  We look at the latest in the debate over year-round schools in the Clark County School District.
• When to Speak Spanish
  One of every four Southern Nevadans is Hispanic. That's about 500,000 people. Many are bilingual, and struggle over when to speak Spanish or English. It's a reflection of changing identities, one that especially speaks to the immigrant experience. We tackle the tricky question of language in our culture.
• State of Depression
  A new report shows that Nevadans are among the most depressed people in the U.S. On the next edition of KNPR's State of Nevada, we'll look at why depression and suicide rates are so high in the state.
• No Child Left Behind
  Its supporters say the Bush administration's No Child Left Behind initiative has pushed up student achievement in math, science and English. Critics say it's done little to make American children smarter, more creative and problem solvers. We take a look as the congressional push heats up to reauthorize the 6-year-old law.