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
234 episodes
The Final Live Middle Ground: A Powerful Farewell to a Year of Civil Conversation
Today marks our last live broadcast of The Middle Ground — a show built on one simple but vital idea: politics without partisan spin.Over the past year and more than 250 shows, Tom Letizia an...
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🎙️ From the Sportsbook to the Streets: Odds, Outreach, and the Middle Ground
On today’s episode of The Middle Ground with Tom Letizia, the conversation moved from sports betting insights to real-world community impact—two very different topics connected by experience, perspective, and practical solutions.
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Understanding A-Fib: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Heart
On this episode of the Middle Ground Radio Show, Tom Letizia sits down with Dr. Erik Sirulnick, a leading cardiac electrophysiologist with Nevada Cardiology Associates, for an important and timely conversation about atrial fi...
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Inside the Courts: Municipal Justice, Family Court, and the Decisions That Shape Lives
On today’s episode of The Middle Ground, Tom Letizia continues the show’s ongoing Judicial Series, giving listeners an inside look at two of the most important courts in Southern Nevada.The conversation begins with Jes...
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Becky Harris Makes the Case for Non-Partisan Leadership in Clark County
On today’s episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show, Tom Letizia welcomed back Becky Harris, candidate for Clark County Commission District F, for a full and wide-ranging conversation about leadership, independence, and the changing pol...
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Inside the Courts & Inside the Odds: A Dynamic Morning on The Middle Ground
On today’s episode of The Middle Ground with Tom Letizia, we delivered a powerful double-header conversation featuring two standout voices shaping Nevada — veteran oddsmaker Nick Bogdanovich and Family Court Judge Mari Parlad...
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Mayor Shelley Berkley: A Candid Conversation on Leadership, Las Vegas, and the Road Ahead
Today on The Middle Ground, Tom Letizia welcomed a very special guest — Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley — for an in-depth, wide-ranging conversation about her first year in office, the state of the city, and her remarkable caree...
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Nevada’s Tough Questions: Leadership, Education & The Future — Cannizzaro & Brooks on The Middle Ground
On today’s episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show, we welcomed two influential Nevada leaders for a dynamic hour of conversation centered on policy, leadership, and the future of our state.At 8:00 AM, Nevada Senate Major...
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Inside Family Court: Judges Kerri Maxey and Nadin Cutter Bring Clarity, Compassion & Candid Insight to Middle Ground
8:00 AM — Judge Kerri MaxeyWe opened today’s Middle Ground with a thoughtful and engaging conversation with Judge Kerri Maxey, returning to the show with fresh insight into how family court continues to evolve. Judge Maxey dis...
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🔥 Inside Vegas: Odds, Opportunity & The Pulse of Our Community 🔥
Today’s episode of The Middle Ground delivered a fast-moving, insight-packed hour featuring two of Las Vegas’ most respected voices.We opened with Nick Bogdanovich, veteran oddsmaker from Boomer’s Sportsbook, who broke do...
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🎙️ Inside the Courts: Judge Shell Mercer & Austin Beaumont Join The Middle Ground
Today’s episode of The Middle Ground with Tom Letizia delivers a compelling look inside Nevada’s judicial landscape, featuring two guests who bring experience, insight, and a deep commitment to public service.At 8:00 AM, Fa...
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Judge Greg Gordon on Transforming Nevada’s Family Courts: Informal Trials, Professionalism, and Childhood Literacy
On today’s episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show, Tom Letizia welcomes back Judge Greg Gordon, one of Nevada’s most influential voices in modernizing the family court system.Judge Gordon opens up with personal reflectio...
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Gwynneth Smith & Bob Stoldal Join The Middle Ground: Family Court, Nevada History & What Shapes Our Community
Today’s episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show brings together two powerful voices shaping life in Nevada — one from the courtroom and one from the newsroom.At 8:00 AM, Family Court candidate Gwynneth Smith joins ...
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A Power-Packed Morning on The Middle Ground: Odds, Justice, and Real Conversations
On Wednesday’s edition of The Middle Ground with Tom Letizia, listeners get a dynamic one-two punch heading into the holiday weekend. At 8:00 AM, veteran oddsmaker Nick Bogdanovich from Boomer’s Sportsbook breaks down the...
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Judges on Justice: Insight, Leadership & The Future of Our Courts
On tomorrow’s edition of The Tom Letizia Show, we welcome two respected voices from Nevada’s legal community for a compelling hour on The Middle Ground: Politics Without Partisan Spin.At 8:00 AM, District Court ...
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Ro Khanna Unfiltered: Foreign Policy, Party Divisions & America’s Crossroads
On today’s edition of The Middle Ground Radio Show, Tom Letizia and Russell Letizia sit down for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation with Congressman Ro Khanna, one of the most outspoken and influential voices in American p...
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Inside the Odds & Inside the Courtroom: Nick Bogdanovich and Judge Veronica Barisich Join Tom Letizia
On this episode of The Tom Letizia Show – The Middle Ground, Tom brings listeners two powerhouse conversations from the worlds of sports and justice.At 8:00 AM, veteran oddsmaker Nick Bogdanovich breaks down the la...
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Inside Nevada’s Recycling Powerhouse: A Conversation with Western Elite’s Scott Seastrand
Today’s Middle Ground Radio Show delivered an inside look at one of Nevada’s most important — and often overlooked — industries: recycling and waste management. Scott Seastrand, Vice President of Western Elite, joined us for a fast-moving conve...
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Inside Sun City Summerlin & the O.J. Simpson Estate: Two Big Conversations on Today’s Show
Today’s Middle Ground Radio Show featured two standout guests and two major topics.SEGMENT 1 — Mitzi Mills, Executive Director of Sun City SummerlinMitzi gave us an inside look at running the largest active-adult communit...
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Inside the Courts & Live From Carson City: A Power-Packed Middle Ground Hour
What a powerhouse hour we had this morning. We opened with Family Court Judge Heidi Almase, who delivered a candid, thoughtful look inside the realities of Family Court — the challenges, the cases, and the compassion required on the benc...
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A Fast-Paced Hour: Sports, Policy, and a Surprise Call From Carson City
Today’s edition of The Middle Ground brought listeners a dynamic mix of sports insight, breaking political news, and an unexpected live update from the state capital.In the first half of the show, longtime oddsmaker Nick Bogd...
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Leadership in Action: Councilwoman Kara Kelley on the Future of Ward 2 and Nevada’s Film Industry
On today’s episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show, host Tom Letizia sat down with newly appointed Councilwoman Kara Kelley, who now represents Ward 2 in the City of Las Vegas — home to Summerlin and some of the fa...
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Inside Nevada’s Courts: Justice, Leadership & Community Values
Today’s episode of The Tom Letizia Show on The Middle Ground delivered an insightful look into Nevada’s judicial landscape.At 8:00 AM, candidate Lance Hendron joined Tom and Russell Letizia to discuss his cam...
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Building Hope: Dr. Arnold Stalk on Ending Homelessness and Empowering Veterans in Las Vegas
On today’s episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show, Tom Letizia sits down with Dr. Arnold Stalk, Founder of SHARE Village Las Vegas, whose decades-long mission has transformed lives across Southern Nevada.From buil...
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