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.
The Middle Ground
City Leadership & Nurse Advocacy: A Look at Las Vegas with Francis Allen-Palenske & SEIU 1107
On today’s episode of The Middle Ground, Tom Letizia sits down with Las Vegas City Councilwoman Franciss Allen-Palenske to discuss her re-election campaign, accomplishments from her first term, and her plans to tackle public safety, homelessness, and economic growth in the next four years.
In the second half of the show, Michelle Maese, President of SEIU Local 1107, and Jody Dominick, RN and Secretary-Treasurer, join the conversation to break down Senate Bill 182 — landmark legislation that would establish safe staffing limits for nurses in Nevada. They share how the bill could reduce burnout, improve patient outcomes, and protect frontline healthcare workers.
From city council priorities to the future of healthcare in Nevada, this episode covers the policies and people shaping our communities.