RJ Politics

The Las Vegas Review-Journal's Rory Appleton and Steve Sebelius spend their days talking to voters and politicians, often landing exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in politics. Once a week, right here on RJ Politics, they want to let you in on the action.

Rory's farewell episode

Steve and Rory discuss the last two years of RJ Politics, as Rory moves on from the Review-Journal. The podcast will be on hiatus for a time.

08-06
35:40

Turmoil in Clark County GOP

Rory and Steve discuss ongoing turmoil within the Clark County Republican Party, as well as the growing Republican field in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District.

07-30
43:48

Sisolak on death penalty future

Rory and Steve discuss an interaction between Gov. Steve Sisolak and Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson, as well as several Republican assemblymen eyeing higher office.

07-09
33:47

Lombardo running for governor

Rory and Steve discuss the official entry of Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo into the 2022 gubernatorial race.

07-02
39:26

Filibuster and Audit

Rory and Steve discuss the lingering national debate over the Senate filibuster, as well as a local call for an audit of Nevada's 2020 election.

06-25
46:19

Death of a caucus

Rory and Steve discuss tensions between Nevada Democrats, as well as changes made to the state's presidential election system.

06-18
45:31

2021 Legislature

Rory and Steve discuss the major bills passed during the 2021 session of the Nevada State Legislature.

06-04
35:24

Lee runs for governor, trouble in NV Dems

Rory and Steve discuss North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee's gubernatorial campaign announcement, as well as a rift within the Nevada State Democratic Party regarding a statement made by its chair on the ongoing conflict in Palestine.

05-21
38:26

Supreme Court rules against Legislature

Rory and Steve discuss the Nevada Supreme Court's ruling against the 2019 Nevada Legislature's extension of the modified business tax, as well as Democratic leaders' decision not to go forward with a ban on the death penalty.

05-14
35:16

Amy Vilela and a public option

Steve and Rory discuss Amy Vilela's entry into the race for Nevada's 1st Congressional District, as well as a statewide proposal to add a public option to the local insurance exchange.

05-07
41:43

Pickard's pickle, report on alleged voter fraud

Steve and Rory discuss an interesting sea change for State Sen. Keith Pickard, as well as a new report from the Nevada Secretary of State's office dispelling widespread voter fraud claims.

04-23
40:36

Cegavske censured

Rory and Steve discuss the Nevada Republican Party's recent censure of Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske.

04-16
48:12

More Republican gubernatorial rumors

Rory and Steve discuss a busy week in local politics, as Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo confirmed he was considering a run for governor and North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee switched political parties.

04-09
43:35

2022 Nevada governor and U.S. Senate races

Rory and Steve discuss the rumored candidate fields for the state's two biggest political races in 2022.

04-02
45:53

Biden's first press conference

Rory and Steve discuss President Joe Biden's first press conference, as well as several bills in the Nevada Legislature aimed at abolishing the death penalty in the state.

03-26
41:07

More COVID vaccines, aid coming

Rory and Steve discuss the latest COVID-19 announcements by Gov. Steve Sisolak, as well as Vice President Kamala Harris's recent visit to Las Vegas.

03-19
43:28

Nevada Democrats' election

Rory and Steve discuss the results of the Nevada State Democratic Party officer elections, as well as the passage of the latest COVID-19 stimulus.

03-12
43:35

Nevada Poll good news for Sisolak

Rory and Steve discuss the results of the latest Nevada Poll, as well as an unceremonious exit from state politics for one Republican former candidate.

03-05
36:42

Nevada State Democratic Party Chair

Rory and Steve discuss the race for the Nevada State Democratic Party's next leader.

02-26
39:37

Early campaigns begin

Rory and Steve discuss the official opening of the 2022 race for a Nevada Senate seat and recap votes on impeachment and renaming Las Vegas airport.

02-19
44:43

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