The Middle Ground

Tenacity in Las Vegas: Ron Coury’s Journey Through Corruption, Cancer & Courage

Tom Letizia

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 business, to staring down a life-threatening cancer diagnosis, Coury’s story is one of grit, integrity, and perseverance. His memoir Tenacity captures a lifetime of lessons on standing your ground, never compromising your values, and finding the will to fight when the odds are stacked against you. 

Listeners will hear firsthand how Coury built multiple businesses in the face of pressure, refused to bow to corruption, and overcame esophageal cancer — proving that resilience isn’t just a word, it’s a way of life.