The LVCVA says Las Vegas is feeling the effects of the K-shaped economy, so we dig into whether catering to wealthy visitors is a sustainable long-term strategy for a city that built its reputation on being an escape for everyone. We also dive into Clark County's eviction process and explain why a new lawsuit is calling for changes, including getting rid of appointed hearing masters who wield significant power without being held accountable by voters. Host Jesse Merrick wraps it all up with the latest Vegas Fixations alongside Spotlight Poetry founder Elle Hope and Creative Producer Jacob Solis.

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Mad Apple and Awakening announced permanent closures recently, spurring questions about what the future of entertainment in Vegas looks like. So we caught up with Sean McAllister and Dayna Roselli from Vegas Revealed to break down what's driving the shift, how the Sphere has played into this change and what the next iteration of shows on the Strip could look like.

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It was another brutal summer in Las Vegas, but local government took recent record-breaking temps as a serious threat and is already rolling out protections for locals like you. Jesse Merrick joins “Your City Could Be Better” to talk about the bold moves of Nevada’s lawmakers, like mandating heat mitigation and giving away trees, and how some time-tested strategies still need to be tweaked as rising global temperatures present new problems every day.

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The Arts District BID proposal is dividing the neighborhood it's supposed to help, so executive producer Layla Muhammad breaks down why some business owners aren’t on board with it. Criminal defense attorney and writer Dayvid Figler unpacks the growing Flock camera debate and how it's playing into the governor's race. Then we preview the Raiders' season opener against the Dolphins and explain why there's real reason for optimism around this organization for the first time in a while. And in our members-only bonus segment, we get into the change happening in Naked City and what it means for the future of the Gateway District.

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The former Fiesta Henderson site is getting a second life as a 35-acre sports and entertainment complex, and Keep It Local writer Melinda Sheckells joins us to break down what Henderson's vision for the property says about the city’s growth strategy and how it centers around bringing residents together through sports. Then creative producer Rob Kachelriess dishes on a new Japanese omakase concept coming to The BLVD and what it signals about the Strip's evolving culinary strategy. The Las Vegas Aces are wrapping up the regular season and setting their sights on their fourth championship since 2022, so if you've been looking for an entry point into Vegas sports fandom, we make the case for why this team is a great place to start.

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The Trump administration has subpoenaed the Nevada Secretary of State's office seven times in three months over voter records, so Nevada Current deputy editor April Corbin Girnus joins us to explain what the feds are actually trying to accomplish. Then creative producer Jacob Solis dives into a debate that's hitting close to home, exploring why data center developers facing pushback from states and municipalities are increasingly eyeing Native lands as an easier path forward. The Golden Knights also open rookie camp on Friday, so we break down everything you need to know about the VGK as they dive into their 10th season.

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Las Vegas came to professional sports late, and the fan base that's grown around each new team has developed a uniquely Vegas feel to it. And if you've never considered yourself a sports fan, September might be the perfect time to change that: the Raiders are kicking off their season, the Golden Knights report for training camp later this month, the Aces are on the cusp of another playoff run and UNLV football has more eyes on it than ever before. Fox 5 sports reporter Mariah Janos and local filmmaker and sports aficionado Jason Harris join us to break down the many iterations of the Vegas sports fan, why our city is a great entry point for the sports-curious, and whether Las Vegas will ever develop the kind of deep-rooted local sports identity you see in cities like Chicago, New York, or Philadelphia.

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Do you know what kind of surveillance technology is being used in Las Vegas? In Nashville, the city government has blocked numerous measures to install and use it. From license plate readers to drone cameras, the technology is routinely rejected by the Metro Council and mayor, and locals are somewhat split on if that’s for the better. City Cast Nashville host Rachel Iacovone joins “Your City Could Be Better” to walk through all the measures that the Nashville government has reviewed and rejected, why people have reason to fear the tech, and what the city may lose by saying no to surveillance.

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Las Vegas restaurants can now apply to sell alcohol to-go after the city council approved a new ordinance this week, and criminal defense attorney Dayvid Figler joins us to break down what the new rules actually mean, why this feels like a very Vegas move and what the potential ramifications could be. Then Nevada Current deputy editor April Corbin Girnus explains why property tax reform in Nevada is one of those things everyone agrees needs to happen but nobody seems to have the stomach to actually do it. We also close out another week with another installment of Good News Friday. And in our members-only bonus segment, we dig into a Strip real estate move that flew under the radar and what it signals for a very valuable corner of the Las Vegas Strip.

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A group of property owners in the Arts District have a new plan to invest in the neighborhood's future, and Sam Cherry of Cherry Development joins us to break down what a Business Improvement District actually is and why they feel this is the right time to bring it to the Arts District. Nevada Current reporter Michael "MJ" Lyle also helps us unpack the latest twist in the Boulder City data center saga and why a proposed private gas power plant in Northern Nevada may have just unlocked an entirely new fear in the state's data center debate. Plus, executive producer Layla Muhammad breaks down a sobering new report on wages lagging in the valley and how it doesn't mesh with the barrier for entry to homeownership in Southern Nevada.

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