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May 4, 2024

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Our Metropolis

Our Metropolis is a weekly half-hour issues and affairs program that is hosted by the Greenspun Media Group's John Katsilometes. The show is produced by UNLV's Greenspun College of Urban Affairs journalism and media studies students.

Julie Murray-Three Square
Tue, Aug 24, 2010 (6 p.m.)
Julie Murray of Three Square food bank tells of how her organization was able to convince nearly 100 Las Vegas-area restaurants to partner in Restaurant Week, which kicked off Monday.

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Mayor Oscar Goodman
Tue, Aug 17, 2010 (6 p.m.)
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman talks of the Mob Museum, recalls some of his more notorious clients and his plans after he finishes his third and final term.

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Lynn Comella
Tue, Aug 10, 2010 (6 p.m.)
Lynn Comella, assistant professor of women's studies at UNLV and an expert in sexuality studies, talks of the recent Desiree Alliance Conference, a gathering of sex-industry workers, and a not-so-recent visit to Red Rooster.

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Pinball Hall of Fame's Tim Arnold
Sun, Aug 1, 2010 (6 p.m.)
Pinball Hall of Fame owner Tim Arnold discusses his recent health scare, the history of his coin-operated empire, and how Elton John still owes him $500.

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Home retention options
Tue, Jul 20, 2010 (6 p.m.)
Jamie Cogburn of Cogburn Law Offices outlines options available to homeowners who are facing possible foreclosure or are concerned about the sluggish housing market.

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George Maloof
Tue, Jul 13, 2010 (6 p.m.)
Palms owner George Maloof recalls his iconic father, his family's rise to power and the long road that led to the opening of the Palms in November 2001.

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Clint Holmes
Mon, Jun 28, 2010 (6 p.m.)
The former Harrah's headliner, who appears July 10-11 at Suncoast Showroom, talks of the long process to bring his autobiographical play to Broadway.

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Producer Adam Steck
Tue, Jun 22, 2010 (6 p.m.)
SPI Entertainment CEO Adam Steck talks of his shows, which include "Human Nature" at Imperial Palace, and his odd path to Vegas (which included putting on a show in the former Soviet Union).

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Jordan Wirsz
Tue, Jun 15, 2010 (6 p.m.)
Millionaire author and motivational speaker Jordan Wirsz chronicles his path to wealth and how to find financial and personal fulfillment.

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Reggae in the Desert
Tue, Jun 8, 2010 (6 p.m.)
Clark County Program Administrator Brian Saliba details the history of "Reggae in the Desert," a daylong festival set for Saturday at Clark County Amphitheater.

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