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
How Las Vegas Won Over the NFL: Bo Bernhard on Betting, Innovation & the Rise of the Fun Economy
On this episode of The Tom Letizia Show, we sit down with Dr. Bo Bernhard, UNLV’s Interim VP of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement — and one of the key behind-the-scenes architects of Las Vegas’s transformation into a global sports and gaming powerhouse.
Bo shares the untold story of a pivotal 2015 meeting that helped sway the NFL to bring the Raiders to Las Vegas — and how a UNLV white paper he helped lead changed the league’s stance on sports betting. From the rise of the “fun economy” to the innovation happening at UNLV’s Black Fire hub, Bo offers sharp insights on gaming policy, global tourism, and how Las Vegas became the most unlikely—and most successful—NFL city in America.
Whether you're interested in sports, policy, economics, or just love Las Vegas, this conversation is packed with behind-the-scenes stories, expert analysis, and forward-thinking ideas that will leave you rethinking what entertainment means in the 21st century.