May 19, 2012
Nevada Yesterdays Nevada Yesterdays is the collection of essays written by historian Frank Wright that immortalize the real history of Las Vegas.
History and folklore of Nevada, written by Professor Michael Green of CSN, and narrated by former Senator Richard Bryan.
Supported by Nevada Humanities and dedicated to the memory of historian Frank Wright. (All segments prior to August 2003 were written by Frank Wright.) Purchase your copy of Nevada Yesterdays.

Podcasts
May 11, 2012 | Bill Raggio Part II | Listen
We continue with our look back on the career of Bill Raggio.
May 4, 2012 | Bill Raggio, Part I | Listen
Had certain past elections in Nevada turned out differently, our political landscape might not resemble what it does today.
Apr 6, 2012 | The Nixon Connection, Part II | Listen
Richard Nixon, Howard Hughes... and Las Vegas - how are they connected?
Mar 30, 2012 | The Nixon Connection, Part I | Listen
The Nevada connection of former first lady, Pat Nixon.
Mar 2, 2012 | The Elko Connection, Part II | Listen
We have a look back on the early political scene in Elko.
Feb 24, 2012 | The Elko Connection, Part I | Listen
From the state's first commercial air-mail flight to higher education, Elko has made a number of historical contributions.
Feb 3, 2012 | Other States | Listen
Without a certain turn ofevents, our series "Nevada" Yesterdays might have been named "Arizona" Yesterdays.
Jan 20, 2012 | Mob Museum | Listen
The old Las Vegas court house will soon serve as a mob museum. And some of the building's own history is likely to share the spotlight.
Jan 6, 2012 | Hilton | Listen
Not all of the older hotels in Las Vegas have been imploded. Sometimes, there's just a name change.
Dec 16, 2011 | Hoover | Listen
Senator Richard Bryan explains J. Edgar Hoover's connection to Nevada.
Nov 18, 2011 | Bill Harrah's Centennial | Listen
Who is Bill Harrah and why does he matter so much to the history of Nevada and gaming?
Nov 4, 2011 | Mizpah Hotel | Listen
A Nevada hotel, built over a hundred years ago, has been given a new lease on life.
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