RJ Politics

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Steve 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.

Rory 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.

Rory and Steve discuss the 2021 Nevada State Legislature's upcoming session, including possible mining taxes and a major holdup in the redistricting process.

Steve 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.

Rory and Steve discuss the House of Representatives' historic impeachment of President Donald Trump for the second time.

Rory 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.

Steve and Rory discuss the various failed attempts by Republicans to overturn the 2020 election in Nevada.

Rory 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.

Colton Lochhead and Bill Dentzer of the Las Vegas Review Journal's Carson City Bureau join Steve in this episode of RJ Politics.

Rory and Steve discuss Nevada's heightened role in the 2020 general election.

Steve and Rory discuss several new lawsuits filed against Clark County by the Trump campaign, as well as preview election day.

Rory and Steve discuss voter turnout in Nevada as early voting gets underway. They also preview the final presidential debate.

Las Vegas Review-Journal politics editor Steve Sebelius sits down with Representative for Nevada's Third Congressional District Susie Lee.

Las Vegas Review-Journal politics editor Steve Sebelius sits down with Representative for Nevada's First Congressional District Dina Titus.

The 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

Rory 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.

The 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

The 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

The 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

Rory and Steve analyze this week's vice presidential debate between incumbent Mike Pence and Democratic challenger Kamala Harris.

Steve, Rory, and White House correspondent Debra Saunders discuss the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. 

Rory 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.

Summary: 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.

Rory and Steve break down the cancellation of two planned rallies headlined by President Donald Trump, including Republican accusations of state meddling. --

Steve and Rory discuss the president's recent call with Nevada voters, as well as the state's most competitive congressional race.

Rory and Steve break down the Republican National Convention and the contrasting styles between Democrats and Republicans going forward.

RJ 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.

Attorneys 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.

Rory 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.

The 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.

Despite a recent wave of increased COVID-19 cases in Nevada, Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske said the state plans to return to a traditional, in-person election format in the general election. Rory and Steve talk about what Nevada voters can expect, as well as the latest news on CCSD superintendent Jesus Jara and the Henderson City Council.