Once the fastest growing city in the US. Las Vegas has fallen victim to the economic crisis that most America has been feeling. Vanguard has gone into the city to show some of the cruel reality that faces our nation. This short documentary shows our world that is waiting for some of us.

Vanguard is Current TV's award-winning documentary series. Whether it's half a world away or in our own backyard, Vanguard goes there to bring you stories about the most important issues of our time. Led by reporters Laura Ling, Christof Putzel, Mariana van Zeller, Adam Yamaguchi and Kaj Larsen, Vanguard airs on Wednesday at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific and can be found online at current.com/vanguard.
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