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
From the Gridiron to the Diamond: Marc Badain on Bringing Major League Baseball to Las Vegas
On today’s episode of The Tom Letizia Show, we sit down with Marc Badain, President of the Athletics, and the former mastermind behind the Raiders’ successful relocation to Las Vegas and construction of Allegiant Stadium.
Marc discusses the A’s move from Oakland to Las Vegas, offering insight into the challenges of stadium development, public-private funding, and the cultural shift from California politics to Nevada’s pro-growth environment. He also shares behind-the-scenes progress since the June groundbreaking, offers a glimpse into stadium design highlights, and teases what fans can expect when tickets go on sale.
We also dive into broader MLB broadcast trends, PSL possibilities, and how the Athletics plan to build a true local fanbase in a tourism-driven market. And to wrap things up—Marc joins Tom for a fun segment of lighthearted baseball banter, including walk-up songs, ballpark food, and foul-ball fumbles.
Whether you're a sports fan, Vegas local, or just love smart strategy talk—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.