Archive: "Nevada Newsline"

KUNR update, new news program

Dan Erwine welcomes KUNR General Manager David Stipech with a station update. And News Director Brandon Rittiman provides a glimpse into KUNR's local and regional news coverage including the new call-in program Beyond the Headlines.

Nevada Interfaith Clergy Panel

Dan Erwine hosts a panel of interfaith clergy to talk about the issues that divide us and the issues that bring us together. In studio are the Right Rev. Sean Savoy of the International Community of Christ, Rev. Stefani Schatz from Trinity Episcopal Church and Imam Abdul Bargouthi from the Northern Nevada Muslim Community.

The Great Unleashing

Dan Erwine learns about the local group Transition Reno which is working toward a more localized, energy resilient communtity prepared to survive into the future. Guests Jana Vanderhaar and Barbara Greene talk about The Great Unleashing, a one day event at the university campus on the 10th of October.

Help for Unemployed Professionals

Dan Erwine chats with Pieter Droog, Branch Manager for Pronet, the Northern Nevada Professional Network.

chronic fatigue syndrome

Dan Erwine revisits Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, the retrovirus XMRV, and the work being done in Reno by the Whittemore Peterson Institute. Guests include vice president Mike Hillerby and researcher Dr. Vincent Lombardi.

Outdoor Recreation

Dan Erwine talks about the problem of sharing outdoor recreational resources in the Eastern Sierra. Guests include Ed Monnig, retired forest supervisor from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Stephanie Givens from the Galena Creek Park, and Jane Holman previewing the upcoming Galena Fest.

Gambling Women, Care Insurance

Dan Erwine talks with Mary Sojourner about gambling addiction in women. Her book is called "She Bets Her Life." Also chartered life underwriter Matt Fiamengo talks about buying long term care insurance.

Washoe County Schools

Dan Erwine learns about a new plan for improving student achievement while reforming education in our local schools. Guest is Dr. Heath Morrison, Superintendent of the Washoe County School District.

Geothermal Energy

Dan Erwine talks about geothermal energy, considered to be one of the most reliable of the renewable energy sources, but more transmission lines are needed. In the studio is Paul Thomsen, Director of Policy and Business Development at Reno's Ormat Technologies.

Nevada Veterans

Dan Erwine explores the needs of Nevada's numerous veterans after many years of war. In the studio is Caleb Cage. He was recently appointed by the Governor to be Executive Director of the Nevada Office of Veterans Services.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Dan Erwine looks at research into the causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome being conducted in Reno by the Whittemore-Peterson Institute. The institute moves into its new home at UNR's Center for Molecular Medicine this month. In the studio is Mike Hillerby, Vice-President of the Whittemore-Peterson Institute.

Road Diet

Dan Erwine describes the "Road Diet," new street painting on Arlington Avenue and California Street in Reno. The intent is to improve safety for bicycles on city streets. In the studio was Scott Gibson, project manager for the Regional Transportation Commission.

Social Security

This week, Dan Erwine talks about the Social Security deficit and whether your monthly check will be there when you need it. The guest is Christopher K. Abts, founder and president of Cornerstone Retirement Group in Reno.

Fields to Fork

This week on Nevada Newsline, Dan Erwine tries to understand the different levels of organic produce and how farm-fresh foods are certified organic. In the studio this week was Dan Smith, a nutritional counselor and Stephen Bird, an inspector with California Certified Organic Farmers. Also, the latest on Hot August Nights.

Nevada's Casino Industry

Dan Erwine takes a look at the health of Northern Nevada's casino industry. Joining him in the studio is David Farahi, Director of Investor Relations at Monarch Casino and Resort which owns the Atlantis in Reno.

New Sources of Energy

Dan Erwine exlores news sources of energy in light of the BP oil spill. Joining him in the studios is Chuck Coronella, associate professor in UNR's Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering.

Changes in Print Journalism

Dan Erwine talks about big changes in print journalism. Beryl Love, Executive Editor of the Reno Gazette-Journal describes the innovative ways his newspaper covered this month's Nevada primary election.

Changes in Energy Policy

Dan Erwine talks about changes in energy policy in the wake of the BP oil spill. Christopher Simon, professor of political science at UNR, joins him in the studio.

The Nevada Primary

Dan Erwine talks about results from this week's primary and looks forward to the fall election. Joining him in the studio: KUNR News Director Brandon Rittiman, Eric Herzik from UNR's Political Science Department, and Anjeanette Damon from the Reno Gazette-Journal.

The Great Recession and the Stock Market

Dan Erwine learns what happened to the market that led to the Great Recession, and whether it's time to start investing again. His guests are Paul Hrabel, President and Chief Investment Officer of the new U.S. One, Inc. and Arjen Kuyper, President and Chief Operating Officer at Nevallier Calculated Investing.