RJ Politics
RJ Politics
Las Vegas Review-Journal
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.
Aug 6, 2021
35 min
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.
Jul 30, 2021
43 min
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.
Jul 9, 2021
33 min
Lombardo running for governor
Rory and Steve discuss the official entry of Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo into the 2022 gubernatorial race.
Jul 2, 2021
39 min
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.
Jun 25, 2021
46 min
Death of a caucus
Rory and Steve discuss tensions between Nevada Democrats, as well as changes made to the state's presidential election system.
Jun 18, 2021
45 min
2021 Legislature
Rory and Steve discuss the major bills passed during the 2021 session of the Nevada State Legislature.
Jun 4, 2021
35 min
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.
May 21, 2021
38 min
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.
May 14, 2021
35 min
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.
May 7, 2021
41 min
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