The Middle Ground
The Middle Ground with Tom Letizia
Join veteran political consultant and media expert Tom Letizia on The Middle Ground, a daily political talk show offering a balanced and unbiased perspective on the news shaping Las Vegas and beyond. With over 50 years of experience in media and campaign strategy, Tom brings his unparalleled expertise as a broadcast owner, former operator of one of Las Vegas' largest ad agencies, and the architect of seven consecutive mayoral victories in Las Vegas.
Airing live from 8-9 AM PST Monday through Friday on AM 670 in Las Vegas, The Middle Ground is also available nationwide as a daily podcast and through social media. This show is politics without the spin—eschewing the polarizing rhetoric of the far right and far left to focus on insightful, informed discussions that appeal to the vast majority of listeners who want to be in the middle.
Each episode features candid conversations with local politicians, journalists, and newsmakers, diving into the most pressing issues in Las Vegas and offering a deeper understanding of the stories that matter. Tune in to The Middle Ground with Tom Letizia for a fresh, practical approach to today’s political landscape.
Episodes
178 episodes
Nicole Cannizzaro: From Majority Leader to Attorney General Candidate
On today’s episode of The Middle Ground, Tom Letizia sits down with Nevada Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, who is now running for Attorney General of Nevada. Cannizzaro shares insights from her groundbreaking ro...
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Freedom of the Press: History’s Lessons for Today — with Stephen Bates
Stephen Bates is a Professor of Journalism & Media Studies at UNLV, specializing in First Amendment law, freedom of the press, and media ethics. A Harvard-trained lawyer and accomplished author, his 2020 book An Aristocrac...
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Today on Middle Ground: Football Picks & Longevity Living 🏈📚
In the first half of today’s show, we sat down with Nick Bogdanovich from Boomer’s Sportsbook to break down this week’s biggest NFL and college football matchups. Nick shared his expert insights on where the lines are moving, which teams...
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Healing with Horses: Sydney Knott on Horses4Heroes, PTSD Awareness & Community Impact
On today’s episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show, Tom Letizia sits down with Sydney Knott, President/CEO & Founder of Horses4Heroes, Inc. 🐎 🇺🇸. Sydney shares her inspiring journey from launching Horses4Heroes on a o...
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Tenacity in Las Vegas: Ron Coury’s Journey Through Corruption, Cancer & Courage
On this episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show, Tom and Russell Letizia sit down with Las Vegas entrepreneur, Marine veteran, author, and survivor Ron Coury. From battling political corruption in the early days of Las Vegas bus...
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Prevention is the Path Forward: HopeLink’s Fight Against Homelessness
On this episode of Middle Ground with Tom Letizia, we sit down with Aaron Sheets, CEO of HopeLink of Southern Nevada, one of the state’s most impactful nonprofits dedicated to preventing homelessness. Aaron shares how Hop...
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Steve Sebelius on Political Violence, Jurisdiction, and Nevada’s 2026 Races
On today’s episode of The Middle Ground, Tom Letizia sits down with veteran political journalist Steve Sebelius for an in-depth conversation spanning national headlines and Nevada politics.The show opens with breaking dev...
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🏈 Odds, Health, and Politics Without Spin – Nick Bogdanovich & Brandon Donofrio on The Middle Ground
On today’s episode of The Tom Letizia Show – The Middle Ground, Tom sits down with two dynamic guests. At 8:00 AM, veteran oddsmaker Nick Bogdanovich from Boomer’s Sportsbook breaks down the week’s biggest matchups and gives ins...
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From Old Vegas to Modern Medicine: Dr. Jeffrey Roth on Plastic Surgery & Growing Up in Las Vegas
On today’s episode of The Middle Ground, Tom Letizia sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Roth, M.D., founder of Las Vegas Plastic Surgery and a proud Vegas native. Dr. Roth shares stories of growing up in Las Vegas during the late ’70s, ...
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From War to Wall Street to Nevada Politics: The Guy Nohra Story
On today’s episode of the Middle Ground Radio Show, Tom and Russell Letizia sit down with Guy Nohra — entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and 2022 Nevada gubernatorial candidate.From surviving the Lebanese Civil War as a t...
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Inside the Godfather: Gianni Russo’s Untold Stories
On today’s episode of Middle Ground Radio, Tom and Russell Letizia sit down with Gianni Russo, the man the world knows as Carlo Rizzi from The Godfather. Russo opens up about life before Hollywood, surviving polio, his ...
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The Future of Medicine & Longevity Mindset
On today’s Tom Letizia Show, we welcomed two inspiring voices shaping the future of health and living. Dr. Ryon Parker, founder of Parker Medical, shared how concierge medicine is redefining healthcare by bringing back the perso...
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Inside the Lines & Life Lessons: Nick Bogdanovich and Shamus Flynn Join The Middle Ground
On today’s episode of The Tom Letizia Show: The Middle Ground, we kicked things off with veteran oddsmaker Nick Bogdanovich from Boomer’s Sportsbook. Nick shared insider insights on the biggest games this week—from Thursday Nigh...
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Saving Lives, Strengthening Community: Nevada SPCA’s Mission with Lori Heeren
On this episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show, Tom Letizia sits down with Lori Heeren, Executive Director of the Nevada SPCA, to talk about the critical role the organization plays in Southern Nevada. Lori shares the un...
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DA Steve Wolfson on Crime Trends, High-Profile Cases & His Bid for Re-Election
On today’s episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show, Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson joins us to discuss his announcement to run for re-election, the encouraging decline in violent crime rates both nationally ...
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Nevada Politics at the Crossroads: Bradley Schrager Breaks It Down
In this episode of The Middle Ground, Tom Letizia welcomes back Bradley Schrager, partner at Bravo Schrager LLP and one of Nevada’s top voices on election law and political strategy. The conversation dives into Nevada’s most pre...
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Balancing Justice and Service: Judge Pickard & Brian Scroggins on The Middle Ground
On this episode of The Middle Ground with Tom Letizia, we dive into two powerful conversations shaping our community.At 8:00 AM, Family Court Judge Margaret Pickard joins us to share her journey of fairness, integr...
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Minddie Lloyd on Her 2026 Campaign, AAPI Voices, and Building Filipino Town
On today’s episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show with Tom Letizia, we sit down with Minddie Lloyd, candidate for Clark County Public Administrator in 2026, and Gloria Caoie, representing the National Federation of Fi...
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Peter Guzman on the Power of the Latin Chamber: Building Bridges in Business & Community
On today’s episode of The Middle Ground, we welcome back Peter Guzman, President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce of Nevada. Under his leadership, the Chamber has become one of the most influential business organizations in the ...
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🌎 The Speed of Change: George Chanos Joins The Middle Ground
Today on The Middle Ground Radio Show, Tom Letizia welcomed former Nevada Attorney General George Chanos for a powerful conversation about the challenges and opportunities shaping our future. George shared his insights on the
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✨ Balancing Justice & Longevity: Judge Regina McConnell and Marla Letizia Join The Middle Ground
On this episode of The Tom Letizia Show – The Middle Ground, we welcome two dynamic guests for powerful conversations without partisan spin. At 8 AM, Family Court Judge Regina McConnell shares insights from the bench, reflecting...
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From Battlefield to Benefits: How VBG is Transforming Support for America’s Veterans
On this episode of The Middle Ground, Tom Letizia sits down with Lisa Kalkas and Josh Smith from Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG) to explore how their organization is reshaping the way veterans access the benefits they...
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Nevada’s Elections, Security & the Future: A Conversation with Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar
In this episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show, we sit down with Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar for an in-depth discussion on the future of elections, business, and democracy in the Silver State. Secretary Aguilar shar...
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Sig Rogich: From the White House to Las Vegas — A Presidential Advisor’s Perspective on Politics, Peace, and Nevada’s Future
On this episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show, Tom Letizia sits down with one of Nevada’s most influential political figures, Sig Rogich. From his role as senior advisor to Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, to his...
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Inside the Courtroom: A Conversation with Criminal Defense Attorney Ross Goodman
On this episode of The Middle Ground, host Tom Letizia sits down with renowned criminal defense attorney Ross Goodman of Goodman Law Group. Known for his high-profile cases and reputation as one of Las Vegas’s leading trial lawy...
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