RJ Politics
111 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsThe 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.
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Episodes
Rory's farewell episode
August 06, 2021 13:58 - 35 minutes - 49 MBSteve 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.
Turmoil in Clark County GOP
July 30, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBRory and Steve discuss ongoing turmoil within the Clark County Republican Party, as well as the growing Republican field in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District.
Sisolak on death penalty future
July 09, 2021 19:25 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBRory 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.
Lombardo running for governor
July 02, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBRory and Steve discuss the official entry of Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo into the 2022 gubernatorial race.
Filibuster and Audit
June 25, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBRory 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.
Death of a caucus
June 18, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBRory and Steve discuss tensions between Nevada Democrats, as well as changes made to the state's presidential election system.
2021 Legislature
June 04, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBRory and Steve discuss the major bills passed during the 2021 session of the Nevada State Legislature.
Lee runs for governor, trouble in NV Dems
May 21, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBRory 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.
Supreme Court rules against Legislature
May 14, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBRory 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.
Amy Vilela and a public option
May 07, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBSteve 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.
Pickard's pickle, report on alleged voter fraud
April 23, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBSteve 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.
Cegavske censured
April 16, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBRory and Steve discuss the Nevada Republican Party's recent censure of Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske.
More Republican gubernatorial rumors
April 09, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBRory 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.
2022 Nevada governor and U.S. Senate races
April 02, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MBRory and Steve discuss the rumored candidate fields for the state's two biggest political races in 2022.
Biden's first press conference
March 26, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBRory 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.
More COVID vaccines, aid coming
March 19, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBRory 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.
Nevada Democrats' election
March 12, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBRory and Steve discuss the results of the Nevada State Democratic Party officer elections, as well as the passage of the latest COVID-19 stimulus.
Nevada Poll good news for Sisolak
March 05, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBRory and Steve discuss the results of the latest Nevada Poll, as well as an unceremonious exit from state politics for one Republican former candidate.
Nevada State Democratic Party Chair
February 26, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBRory and Steve discuss the race for the Nevada State Democratic Party's next leader.
Early campaigns begin
February 19, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBRory 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.
Harry Reid International Airport?
February 12, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBSteve and Rory discuss a proposal within the Clark County Commission to rename McCarran Airport after former Sen. Harry Reid, as well as the ongoing impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.
End of the caucuses?
February 05, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBRory and Steve discuss a variety of shakeups for Nevada Democrats, including a bill to end presidential caucuses and the hope that Nevada will move up the country's nominating calendar.
2021 Legislative Session
January 29, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBRory and Steve discuss the 2021 Nevada State Legislature's upcoming session, including possible mining taxes and a major holdup in the redistricting process.
Biden inauguration/state of the state
January 22, 2021 12:04 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBSteve and Rory discuss the inauguration and first 24 hours of President Joe Biden, as well as Gov. Steve Sisolak's annual state of the state address.
Impeachment
January 15, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBRory and Steve discuss the House of Representatives' historic impeachment of President Donald Trump for the second time.
Riots at the Capitol
January 08, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBRory and Steve discuss the dangerous rioting at the U.S. Capitol by President Donald Trump's supporters, as well as Democrats' recent victories in the U.S. Senate.
Republican election challenges denied
December 18, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBSteve and Rory discuss the various failed attempts by Republicans to overturn the 2020 election in Nevada.
More election lawsuits, covid restrictions
November 20, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBRory and Carson City Bureau Chief Colton Lochhead discuss a flurry of new election lawsuits filed in Nevada this week, as well as the possibility of more statewide restrictions as COVID-19 numbers climb.
The Carson City Bureau
November 13, 2020 10:58 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBColton Lochhead and Bill Dentzer of the Las Vegas Review Journal's Carson City Bureau join Steve in this episode of RJ Politics.
Election 2020
November 06, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBRory and Steve discuss Nevada's heightened role in the 2020 general election.
Trump lawsuits and pre-election
October 30, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBSteve and Rory discuss several new lawsuits filed against Clark County by the Trump campaign, as well as preview election day.
Nevada early vote turnout
October 23, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBRory and Steve discuss voter turnout in Nevada as early voting gets underway. They also preview the final presidential debate.
Congressional Conversations: Representative for Nevada's Third Congressional District Susie Lee
October 21, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBLas Vegas Review-Journal politics editor Steve Sebelius sits down with Representative for Nevada's Third Congressional District Susie Lee.
Congressional Conversations: Nevada's First Congressional District Dina Titus.
October 20, 2020 17:55 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBLas Vegas Review-Journal politics editor Steve Sebelius sits down with Representative for Nevada's First Congressional District Dina Titus.
Congressional Conversations: Nevada Elections Office: Wayne Thorley and Joe Gloria
October 17, 2020 00:25 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBThe Las Vegas Review-Journal studio hosts an interview with two of the people that help run elections in Nevada. The Deputy Secretary of State for Elections Wayne Thorley and the Registrar of Voters for Clark County Joe Gloria. This Podcast is Sponsored by AARP Nevada
Trump visits/Nevada Poll results
October 16, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBRory and Steve discuss a flurry of campaign visits this week from President Donald Trump and his family, as well as results from the R-J's Nevada Poll.
Congressional Conversations: Nevada 3rd Congressional District: Dan Rodimer
October 15, 2020 22:12 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBThe Las Vegas Review-Journal studio hosts an interview with one of the candidates running for Nevada's 3rd Congressional District. The candidate for this interview is Dan Rodimer. This Podcast is Sponsored by AARP Nevada
Congressional Conversations: Nevada 4th Congressional District: Jim Marchant
October 14, 2020 19:39 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBThe Las Vegas Review-Journal studio hosts an interview with one of the candidates running for Nevada's 4th Congressional District. The candidate for this interview is Jim Marchant. This Podcast is Sponsored by AARP Nevada
Congressional Conversations: Nevada 4th Congressional District: Steven Horsford
October 13, 2020 20:33 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBThe Las Vegas Review-Journal studio hosts an interview with one of the candidates running for Nevada's 4th Congressional District. The candidate is Congressman Steven Horsford. This Podcast is Sponsored by AARP Nevada
Vice Presidential Debate 2020
October 09, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBRory and Steve analyze this week's vice presidential debate between incumbent Mike Pence and Democratic challenger Kamala Harris.
First presidential debate 2020
October 02, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBSteve, Rory, and White House correspondent Debra Saunders discuss the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.
Supreme Court vacancy and interview with Trump Victory's Chris Carr
September 25, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBRory and Steve discuss the sudden death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and plans to fill her vacancy on the Supreme Court, as well as an interview with Trump Victory National Political Director Chris Carr.
Trump rallies in Nevada, interview with Biden deputy campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez
September 18, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBSummary: Rory and Steve speak with Biden for President deputy campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez about the role of Latino voters in the upcoming election. They also discuss recent Nevada swings by President Donald Trump and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
Trump rallies in Nevada?
September 11, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBRory and Steve break down the cancellation of two planned rallies headlined by President Donald Trump, including Republican accusations of state meddling. --
Trump encourages people to vote twice?
September 04, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBSteve and Rory discuss the president's recent call with Nevada voters, as well as the state's most competitive congressional race.
Republican National Convention
August 28, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBRory and Steve break down the Republican National Convention and the contrasting styles between Democrats and Republicans going forward.
Democratic National Convention Recap, Kamala for VP
August 21, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBRJ Politics hosts Rory Appleton and Steve Sebelius discuss the Democratic vice-presidential nomination of California Sen. Kamala Harris and recap the first few days of the Democratic National Convention.
Nevada AG asks judge to dismiss Trump lawsuit over mail-in voting
August 11, 2020 21:40 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBAttorneys for Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske have asked a federal judge to throw out the lawsuit filed against her last week by President Donald Trump’s campaign and his Republican allies. Rory and Steve break down the lawsuit, as well as the motion to dismiss filed Monday.
AB4, during and after
August 07, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBRory and Steve catch you up on Nevada's second special legislative session, including the passage of AB4, a mail-in election bill that has prompted a lawsuit from President Trump’s reelection campaign.
Second special session, petitioning in a pandemic and CCSD developments
July 31, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThe start of Nevada's second legislative session has been pushed to today, Friday, at the earliest, or possibly into the weekend. Rory and Steve talk about the delay, then follow up on a pair of petition efforts and news surrounding Clark County Superintendent Jesus Jara.