Nevada's First Children's Hospital, Hate for the Golden Knights, and the Heart Attack Grill Flatlines
Las Vegas is getting Nevada’s first standalone children's hospital, but will the city have enough medical professionals to staff it? Host Jesse Merrick digs into the $1 billion project with newsletter editor Rob Kachelriess and executive producer Layla Muhammad. Plus, why the Golden Knights are the most hated team in the NHL, the Heart Attack Grill's dramatic closure after 15 years on Fremont Street.
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