Podcast appearances and mentions of Jon Ralston

Tens of millions are one day away from losing food stamps as the government shutdown continues. Meanwhile, a judge weighs in on Trump's refusal to use emergency funds to avert the hunger crisis. Then, the President claims a “win” in his trade talks with Xi Jinping. Plus, a keynote conversation with New York Mayor Eric Adams on the election to choose his replacement and working with the Trump White House. David Drucker, Jon Ralston, Jake Lahut, Rohit Chopra, David Gura, Mayor Eric Adams, and Radley Balko join The 11th Hour this Thursday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Veteran Nevada journalist and author of the upcoming book “The Game Changer”, Jon Ralston joins Chuck Todd to break down how the Silver State became America’s ultimate political bellwether — and what that means heading into 2026. They explore how the state’s service-based economy, booming Hispanic population, and explosion of non-affiliated voters have reshaped Nevada politics, plus how “No Tax on Tips” gave Trump an unexpected foothold. Ralston explains why Vegas’ tourism slump could upend the next governor’s race and how corporatization has changed the city’s character. They also dig into the state of local journalism — from the challenges of nonprofit reporting to competing against hedge fund-owned outlets — and reflect on the late Harry Reid’s political legacy. From power-hungry governors to the fight for Nevada’s “first-in-the-nation” status, this episode reveals why what happens in Vegas won’t be staying there in 2026. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Timeline: 00:00 Jon Ralston joins the Chuck ToddCast 02:00 Adapting to the breakneck speed of the news cycle 04:00 Nevada has become the preeminent swing state in America 06:45 The service industry & growing hispanic population define Vegas 07:30 Nevada is a bellwether for the Democratic party 09:15 Nevada continuing to lobby for first in the nation status 10:45 Las Vegas natives are a rarity, Vegas is a destination 12:30 Trump was able to connect with NV voters via “No Tax on Tips” 13:30 NV voters felt Democratic party took them for granted 14:30 Nevada’s governor has a lot of power 17:00 There’s been an explosion of non affiliated voters in Nevada 18:30 Is either major party making a strong case to non affiliated voters? 20:00 How competitive will the Nevada governor’s race be? 22:30 Does Joe Lombardo have ambition outside the state of Nevada? 23:30 Lombardo’s strategy could look similar to Glenn Youngkin’s 25:30 What’s behind the drop in tourism to Vegas? 26:30 Canada, immigration policy and lack of value proposition hurting Vegas 27:30 Corporatization of casinos & high prices have driven away tourists 28:30 Tourism drop could greatly impact the governor’s race 29:00 Any progress on diversifying the Nevada economy? 30:15 Making Vegas “Hollywood East” comes with huge challenges 31:45 Would energy be the best way to diversify the Vegas economy? 32:30 Warren Buffet has monopoly on NV utilities, preventing new investment 33:30 Nonprofit vs for profit journalism 35:00 Dealing with big moneyed interests as a nonprofit journalists 37:00 Local journalism in Nevada has mostly been hollowed out 37:45 Dealing with “donor fatigue” as a nonprofit journalist 39:15 Journalism skills translate well to uncomfortable fundraising asks 41:00 Challenges in the advertising space for journalism 43:00 Why have advertising dollars been harder to get for news orgs? 45:30 Hedge funds acquired newspapers for their real estate 47:30 Journalism has to be done in-person and in the field 48:15 What would Harry Reid’s advice be for the Dem party of today? 49:45 Reid died early on into the process of Jon writing “The Game Changer” 50:45 Reid wouldn’t be happy with what Chuck Schumer is doing 53:00 Reid and McConnell collectively delegitimized the judicial branch 55:00 How would Reid have handled confrontation with Trump? 59:15 How are you feeling about your Buffalo Bills?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd breaks down why this year’s elections may be local—but their impact will be national. From Virginia’s bellwether governor’s race to key contests in New Jersey and New York City, these results will offer a preview of the political mood heading into the 2026 midterms. Chuck dives into Abigail Spanberger’s cautious campaign strategy, Winsome Earle-Sears’ grievance-fueled messaging, and why Virginia voters rarely reward extremes. Plus, a look at how third-party candidates could shake up the New Jersey race and why Zohran Mamdani’s performance in NYC will signal the direction of the progressive movement. Veteran Nevada journalist and author of the upcoming book “The Game Changer”, Jon Ralston joins to break down how the Silver State became America’s ultimate political bellwether — and what that means heading into 2026. They explore how the state’s service-based economy, booming Hispanic population, and explosion of non-affiliated voters have reshaped Nevada politics, plus how “No Tax on Tips” gave Trump an unexpected foothold. Ralston explains why Vegas’ tourism slump could upend the next governor’s race and how corporatization has changed the city’s character. They also dig into the state of local journalism — from the challenges of nonprofit reporting to competing against hedge fund-owned outlets — and reflect on the late Harry Reid’s political legacy. From power-hungry governors to the fight for Nevada’s “first-in-the-nation” status, this episode reveals why what happens in Vegas won’t be staying there in 2026. Finally, Chuck reveals his ToddCast Top 5 list of American political scions running in upcoming election and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 02:45 Chuck will be LIVE on Youtube & X on election night! 06:15 The 2025 elections are local, but will have national impact 07:00 Virginia is a fairly good bellwether state for national politics 07:45 Virginia is purple but is not MAGA 08:15 Party controlling White House almost always loses VA governor race 09:30 Spanberger has run a very cautious campaign 10:30 Winsome Earle-Sears has been throwing things at the wall 11:30 Virginia voters don’t reward grievance politics 13:00 Virginia hasn’t split ticket amongst big three races since 2005 15:00 Spanberger has kept Jay Jones at arms length 17:45 Virginia will give us preview of which way field is tilting for midterms 18:15 2018 class of Democrats has produced some high profile candidates 19:30 Mikie Sherill has run a more contested race than Spanberger 20:30 Ciaterreli outperformed polls in 2021, could happen again 22:30 Third party candidates could swing the NJ governor race 22:45 Mamdani will win in NYC, it’s a matter of whether he clears 50% 24:45 Mamdani needs a big margin in order to have a mandate 26:00 What the results will tell us about the 2026 midterm landscape 30:15 Jon Ralston joins the Chuck ToddCast 32:15 Adapting to the breakneck speed of the news cycle 34:15 Nevada has become the preeminent swing state in America 37:00 The service industry & growing hispanic population define Vegas 37:45 Nevada is a bellwether for the Democratic party 39:30 Nevada continuing to lobby for first in the nation status 41:00 Las Vegas natives are a rarity, Vegas is a destination 42:45 Trump was able to connect with NV voters via "No Tax on Tips" 43:45 NV voters felt Democratic party took them for granted 44:45 Nevada's governor has a lot of power 47:15 There's been an explosion of non affiliated voters in Nevada 48:45 Is either major party making a strong case to non affiliated voters? 50:15 How competitive will the Nevada governor's race be? 52:45 Does Joe Lombardo have ambition outside the state of Nevada? 53:45 Lombardo's strategy could look similar to Glenn Youngkin's 55:45 What's behind the drop in tourism to Vegas? 56:45 Canada, immigration policy and lack of value proposition hurting Vegas 57:45 Corporatization of casinos & high prices have driven away tourists 58:45 Tourism drop could greatly impact the governor's race 59:15 Any progress on diversifying the Nevada economy? 1:00:30 Making Vegas "Hollywood East" comes with huge challenges 1:02:00 Would energy be the best way to diversify the Vegas economy? 1:02:45 Warren Buffet has monopoly on NV utilities, preventing new investment 1:03:45 Nonprofit vs for profit journalism 1:05:15 Dealing with big moneyed interests as a nonprofit journalists 1:07:15 Local journalism in Nevada has mostly been hollowed out 1:08:00 Dealing with "donor fatigue" as a nonprofit journalist 1:09:30 Journalism skills translate well to uncomfortable fundraising asks 1:11:15 Challenges in the advertising space for journalism 1:13:15 Why have advertising dollars been harder to get for news orgs? 1:15:45 Hedge funds acquired newspapers for their real estate 1:17:45 Journalism has to be done in-person and in the field 1:18:30 What would Harry Reid's advice be for the Dem party of today? 1:20:00 Reid died early on into the process of Jon writing "The Game Changer" 1:21:00 Reid wouldn't be happy with what Chuck Schumer is doing 1:23:15 Reid and McConnell collectively delegitimized the judicial branch 1:25:15 How would Reid have handled confrontation with Trump? 1:29:30 How are you feeling about your Buffalo Bills? 1:35:00 Chuck's thoughts on interview with Jon Ralston 1:35:30 ToddCast Top 5 - Top 5 American Political Scions 1:37:15 It's been a bad run lately for run for political scions 1:38:00 #1 Maine governor race features 3 political scions 1:40:00 #2 Georgia governor race features 2 political scions 1:41:15 #3 Beau Bayh 1:42:30 #4 Jack Schlossberg 1:44:15 #5 Chip Keating 1:45:15 Honorable mention - Andrew White 1:46:15 Ask Chuck 1:46:30 What if we had public debates where only verified facts are allowed? 1:50:00 Would state level Democratic parties create a separate platform from DNC 1:53:30 How do you define "short term" and "long term" when describing politics? 1:57:00 Will markets dip in Trump's second year like it does historically? 2:02:45 Who are three modern political thinkers best suited to express our ideals? 2:06:30 How can Trump try to disrupt the election and how effective will he be? 2:10:00 Is it more likely that Kirk's shooter was part of Trump's community?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Nightcap roundtable discusses Trump's major victory as Supreme Court decides to limit the ability of judges to block his order restricting birthright citizenship nationwide. Then, both chambers of Congress receive classified briefings on the U.S. strikes on Iran. Plus, Trump ends trade talks with Canada, saying a new tariff will be announced next week. Joyce Vance, Heidi Heitikamp, Jon Ralston and Art Cullen join The 11th Hour this Friday. 

Trump's campaign makes Game of Thrones look like the Teletubbies. No one in the Trump horde likes Lewandowski, Conway or anyone who is not themselves. Famed political expert Jon Ralston made a surprising prediction about the 2024 election. The opposite of good and lover of authoritarians Elon Musk can continue his shameless big money giveaway to supporters per a judge. The worst person to ever don Nazi colored khakis Tucker Carlson tied hurricanes to abortion. Shitler wants fake sheriff and former GOP senatorial candidate Herschel Walker to be in charge of a cage of missiles which will surround the country. A piggy in blue blamed a recent social media post, where he pledged to never come to the aid of liberals, on sleep enhancement meds. King Charles cut off diddler Prince Andrew's royal allowance. Dick Tracy bad guy Roger Stone dissed 911 truther and Trumpkin Laura Loomer for being an amateur. There's a storm in the gulf that probably won't disturb the CrabDiving Podcast.

In this episode, Alex watches the final quarter of Monday Night Football, sips on a beer, and stairs in the void that is the 2024 election. In less than 24 hours, early results will start coming in and Alex gives his final takeaways and predictions. He focuses on an interesting survey from Ann Selzer out of Iowa, Jon Ralston's final prediction that Kamala Harris wins Nevada, and why Arizona is seeing heavy/early Republican turnout. Alex also worries that some Republicans are convinced that Trump can't lose. 

It's our last podcast before Election Day 2024! Vice President Kamala Harris makes her first Reno stop plus a quick update on the latest early voting numbers. The Nevada Independent CEO Jon Ralston joins to chat about whether Democrats can still close the turnout gap in the Silver State and what's driving this unprecedented trend. Emerson College's polling director Spencer Kimball chats about their latest survey plus the outside shot at former President Donald Trump winning the national popular vote. Then, we interview both the Harris campaign's battleground states director Dan Kanninen and top RNC spokeswoman Elizabeth Pipko on the campaigns' closing messages and reaction to the 'garbage' comments. Early voting is underway. Here's where you can cast your ballot in Washoe County Nevada 2024 election cycle - early voting sites and polling locations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Ralston, CEO and Editor of the Nevada Independent, joins Chuck to talk about the challenges of polling in the Silver State.

The ultra-liberal Jon Ralston is freaking out over the key swing state of Nevada, a swing state no Republican presidential candidate has won in 20 years. Even liberals are now admitting something is happening that they have never seen before. With just 7 days to go, we're going to see what's happening in the two states whose populations overwhelmingly vote early, so we can see what the results already look like in real time. -- Join me and Ross Givens this Thursday, October 31st at 3pm EST, and learn how you can use the same insider information Pelosi and others have used to make MILLIONS. You're not going to want to miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime FREE TRAINING! Click here to register TODAY!! https://turleytalksinsidertrading.com/registration/?tambid=18762 *The content presented by sponsors may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, Turley Talks may receive a small commission.* Join my new Courageous Conservative Bootcamp and get equipped to fight back and restore foundational values.  Learn more at http://fight.turleytalks.com/join -- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review. FOLLOW me on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DrTurleyTalks Sign up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts to get lots of articles on conservative trends: https://turleytalks.com/subscribe/. **The use of any copyrighted material in this video is done so for educational and informational purposes only including parody, commentary, and criticism. See Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015). It is believed that this constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.

Tara starts the pod by recalling her experiences at Donald Trump's recent campaign rally at Madison Square Garden. She's then joined by journalist and political commentator Jon Ralston to discuss the recent Republican enthusiasm in the key swing state of Nevada as we head into next week's election. They analyze the unusual voter turnout pattern in the Silver State, talk about why there are so many registered independents among its residents, and break down how Democrats and Republicans motivate their bases. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Jon Ralston Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barack Obama & Bruce Springsteen campaigned with Kamala Harris while Trump again dialed up his anti-immigration messaging. Then, Elon Musk ramps up his efforts to support Trump's campaign. And what's behind the MAGA-bro movement? Why so many young male voters are drawn to Trump. Jon Ralston, Tia Mitchell, Jeff Mason, Ron Insana, Bill Cohan, Basil Smikle, Mark McKinnon and Heather Cox Richardson join the 11th Hour this Thursday. 

Donald Trump may well win both Arizona and Nevada, but Republican Senate candidates there are on the struggle bus. Jon Ralston of the Nevada Independent joins to break down Sarah's recent focus groups with PBS in Nevada, and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez of the Washington Post discusses Arizona's abortion rights referendum and Kari Lake's comeback attempt in the U.S. Senate race. Editor's note: This episode was taped before the October 17 release of Ruben and Kate Gallego's divorce records.

Episode Description: Feeling confident about your top picks in the voting booth is one thing, but what about the names that appear further down the ballot? For many voters, the judges can be a source of confusion and uncertainty. In this episode, co-host Sarah Lohman is joined by Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent, and former judge Dayvid Figler to equip listeners with the knowledge they need to become informed voters when it comes to selecting judicial candidates. They'll share essential tips on what to look for, how to conduct meaningful research, and why your vote for judges is just as crucial as for any other position. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Obama rallies for Harris in Pittsburgh, while the VP rallies in Phoenix and participates in a Univision town hall. Plus, Trump proposed another tax cut in Detroit today while slamming the city. And, as Harris makes gains in national polls, Republicans run a 'red wave narrative'. Jon Ralston, Mike Madrid, Jeff Mason, Ron Insana, Justin Wolfers, Simon Rosenberg, and Jay Carter join the 11th Hour this Thursday.

Politics War Room ON TOUR  - live show in Boston on 11/2 at politicon.com/tour  Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James and Al discuss the hurricane response, the dangers of disinformation, and the growing cracks in Trump's campaign before welcoming the Editor and CEO of The Nevada Independent, Jon Ralston.  They break down the state of the presidential race, looking at the role of the Hispanic vote and its gender divide, the impact of the Culinary Union, the salience of immigration, and the tax-free tip proposal.  They also weigh the merits of ground game and analyze the Dems prospects for the state's senate seat and the staying power of Harry Reid's political machine. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you're from! Get tickets for the Politics War Room live shows in Boston on 11/2 at politicon.com/tour  Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID hits theaters starting 10/11 at the IFC Center in Manhattan and then going nationwide.  James and director Matt Tyrnauer will be there after the screenings for a Q&A on the 11th, 12th, & 13th. Get tickets now at CarvilleDoc.com/tickets.  Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content by  following James on Twitter @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get More From This Week's Guest:  Jon Ralston: Twitter | The Nevada Independent | Ralston Reports Please Support Our Sponsors: ExpressVPN: Control your data, defend your privacy, and protect yourself online with 3 free months on a VPN plan when you go to expressvpn.com/warroom Miracle Made: For 40% off high-quality self-cooling sheets, plus an extra 20% off with 3 free towels, use promo code WARROOM when you go to TryMiracle.com/warroom Washington Post: To access The Washington Post for just 50 cents per week, head to washingtonpost.com/warroom

On Tuesday, November 5th, as they start to tally the ballots and declare electoral votes, few states will be as scrutinized as the Silver State. We talk with veteran Nevada political journalist Jon Ralston of The Nevada Independent about his state's precarious position. Then we shift gears and discuss takeaways from the summer movie season with Sonny Bunch, Culture Editor at The Bulwark. Also on the show, a campaign win. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Follow Mikes Substack at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's less than 50 days until the US presidential election and polls are on a knife edge. As Harris and Trump race to the finish — what could change things? Nikki McCann Ramírez of Rolling Stone magazine, Jacob Jarvis, and Chris Jones discuss the numbers, key issues and how the candidates are trying to gain the upper hand. Plus, Jon Ralston, editor of The Nevada Independent joins us to talk about why Nevada is going to be crucial in the election, in another swing state deep dive.  We're now on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanFrictionPod  Follow us on social media:  Twitter Instagram  TikTok Written and presented by Chris Jones, Jacob Jarvis and Nikki McCann Ramírez. Audio editor: Simon Williams. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Executive producer: Martin Bojtos. Artwork by James Parrett. Music: Orange Factory Music. AMERICAN FRICTION is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Less than 4 months until Election Day, a sitting U.S. President who ran for re-election has stepped aside. Joe Biden's announcement over the weekend that he would no longer run for president upended the 2024 race. What does it mean for Nevada? What do our 49 Democratic delegates do now? What is the precedent for such a race-altering event this late in the campaign? On this emergency episode of Ballot Battleground: Nevada, host Ben Margiott interviews Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent and UNR political science professor Jeremy Gelman to get their insight on Biden dropping out and Kamala Harris' viability as a candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of See How They Run, Jon Ralston on one of the most complicated swing states of 2024.Today we bring you the first in a series of special in-depth episodes about the swing states that will decide the 2024 election. We're starting with Nevada, a state that Joe Biden won in 2020 but is struggling to retain this year. To understand what makes Nevada tick and what hurdles Biden has to overcome, D.D. Guttenplan spoke to Jon Ralston, editor and CEO of the Nevada Independent and the dean of Nevada political journalists.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The votes are in and the dust has settled: So what can we learn from last week's primary? Jon Ralston, CEO and editor of the Nevada Independent, sits down with co-host Dayvid Figler, to discuss what the results tell us about voter turnout, the Culinary Union's power, and the prospects of June's winners this November. Quick reminder: We're off tomorrow for Juneteenth (here's a great list of ways to honor the holiday in Las Vegas) — so we'll be back in your feeds on Thursday. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defense attorneys begin their cross-examination of Michael Cohen in Donald Trump's hush-money trial. NBC News Congressional Correspondent Julie Tsirkin explains what's at stake in Maryland's Democratic Senate primary contest. The Nevada Independent CEO and editor Jon Ralston discusses the state of 2024 race in that battle ground state. Akayla Gardner, Faiz Shakir and Stephen Hayes join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

 We Matter - that's the slogan made famous by this week's guest - Jon Ralston, the CEO and editor of The Nevada Independent. As we heard on last week's episode of Ballot Battleground: Nevada, the Silver State will of course matter in the general election, but we mattered quite a bit less during this Presidential nominating cycle. We brought Jon in to talk about 2024, the early Biden/Trump polls, the U.S. Senate race heating up and the first year of Governor Joe Lombardo's administration.

Fox News's Chad Pergram and Nevada Independent's Jon Ralston join us to talk about Trump's win in Nevada and the decision not to charge Biden with mishandling of documents. And, University of Baltimore professor Kim Wehle joins us to break down Supreme Court justices' skepticism over the case to ban former President Donald Trump from the Colorado ballot. Then, The Ringer's Lindsay Jones explains what's at stake for the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers on Super Bowl Sunday. Our resident chef Kathy Gunst also shares recipes for Super Bowl snack favorites including ribs and artichoke dip.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

A vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas fails and Republicans turn on each other over the border fight. Nikki Haley loses Nevada to “none of the above.” And the DC circuit court rules against Trump's pitch that he's not beholden to federal laws. Politico congressional correspondent Daniella Diaz, Nevada political reporter Jon Ralston, and Strict Scrutiny co-host Kate Shaw join to walk through the latest. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Nevada's first presidential preference primary in decades went smoothly, with low voter turnout making for no lines at most polling places. As expected, President Joe Biden won the Democratic primary handily. But in a surprising turn of events, former ambassador Nikki Haley lost to 'None of these candidates' in the Republican contest. We speak with reporters Kim Burrows and Audrey Mayer about their experience covering the election on the ground, plus a conversation with Jon Ralston, the CEO of the Nevada Independent, about how that 'none of these candidates' option came to be and how voters have used it in the past.

Jon Ralston, founder, CEO, and editor of The Nevada Independent, joins Chuck to discuss the Nevada primary/caucus divide and why the results might mislead outside observers ahead of the November election.

Nevada has a GOP presidential primary AND a caucus. Donald Trump is going to win the caucus...but the primary is a race between Nikki Haley and "None of these Candidates." Jon Ralston of The Nevada Independent returns to break down the mess that is Nevada's presidential contest, and to preview the state's starring role in the general election.

Former Senator Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri dig into the week's biggest stories from the campaign trail including Nikki Haley's new “Grumpy Old Men” ad campaign and Liz Cheney trolling on X. Also, this week, the House impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas takes shape, despite conservatives like Alan Dershowitz saying it's a bad idea. Jon Ralston, founder and CEO of The Nevada Independent, also stops by to look ahead to the complicated primaries in Nevada. Plus, they shine a spotlight President Biden's intensified campaign efforts that include a $250 million ad blitz and a shift in tone on border issues.And subscribe to the How to Win newsletter! With the 2024 election season off to a dramatic start, now is the perfect time to get expert analysis on key races sent straight to your inbox, including insights from the network's top talent, like How to Win host Jennifer Palmieri. Click here to sign up. 

Former President Trump is ordered to pay $83.3 million as a verdict is reached in columnist E. Jean Carroll's defamation case against the former president. Symone Sanders-Townsend, Matt Gorman and Jeff Mason analyze the latest in Capitol Hill with the border deal imperiled by Trump. Jon Ralston gives a look ahead to Nevada's dual GOP contests.

Ali Velshi – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Claire McCaskill, Ian Bassin, David Jolly, Eddie Glaude, Andrew Weissmann, Maya Wiley, Aaron David Miller, Jesse Eisenger, Mark Joseph Stern, Jon Ralston, Mini Timmaraju, and Luke Broadwater.

The Nation's Jeet Heer discusses how Biden can improve his poll numbers with progressives. Author Ben Mezrich details his new book, 'Breaking Twitter: Elon Musk and the Most Controversial Corporate Takeover in History.' The Nevada Independent editor Jon Ralston about the threats facing Democrats in Nevada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A celebration of IndyMatters after 300 episodes, some big news from Editor Elizabeth Thompson and a discussion about the state of the news industry and the history of The Indy with CEO Jon Ralston, Co-Managing Editor Michelle Rindels, Spanish Editor Luz Gray and former Assistant Editor Jackie Valley. Host Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_ Guests Jon … Continue reading "Episode 300!"

A celebration of IndyMatters after 300 episodes, some big news from Editor Elizabeth Thompson and a discussion about the state of the news industry and the history of The Indy with CEO Jon Ralston, Co-Managing Editor Michelle Rindels, Spanish Editor Luz Gray and former Assistant Editor Jackie Valley. Host Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_ Guests Jon … Continue reading "Episode 300!"

Johanna Maska looks at the Republican presidential nomination process in Nevada, an early nominating state. Under the new rules, campaigns must pay 55K to participate in the GOP-run caucus where delegates are apportioned, but they would effectively be prohibited from participating in the state-run primary. Now, candidates face a dilemma—organize supporters to caucus in a process seen as designed by Donald Trump supporters, or focus on the primary to maintain early momentum. Maska speaks to Nevada politics insider and long-time journalist Jon Ralston, the CEO of The Nevada Independent, for his take on the GOP proposal and what issues will drive voters to the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Trump's arraignment in the 2020 Georgia election probe caps a busy week in the 2024 GOP race .Former Georgia District Attorney J. Tom Morgan discusses Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' case against Trump and 18 co-defendants. Jon Ralston explains Nevada's confusing GOP presidential nominating process. Deepa Shivaram, Joe Crowley and Charlie Dent join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

Donald Trump makes it official. Republicans win the House. Nancy Pelosi steps down as leader. Kari Lake loses her race for Arizona governor. And  Dan talks to the Nevada Independent's Jon Ralston about midterm results and the future. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) wins re-election in the Arizona Senate race, leaving Democrats one seat away from keeping control of the Senate. Meantime, Michigan Democrats take control of the state House and Senate, leaving Republicans questioning Trump-backed candidates. Plus, cryptocurrency exchange FTX has filed for bankruptcy as its CEO steps down. Steve Kornacki, Jon Allen, Jon Ralston, Greg Bluestein, Matthew Dowd, State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, Jake Ward, and Michael Beschloss join.

About 80% of the vote has been tallied in Nevada where the Senate race could decide control of the chamber. Republican Adam Laxalt has an extremely narrow lead over Democratic incumbent Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, but election officials warn it may take several more days until all the mail ballots have been tallied. Jon Ralston of the Nevada Independent joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the race. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tens of millions of Americans have already voted before Election Day. Meantime, President Biden and Former President Trump hit the trail to make their final pitch to voters as control of Congress hangs in the balance. Plus, Republicans are already suing to throw out thousands of mail ballots in battleground states. Peter Baker, Greg Bluestein, Jon Ralston, John Micek, Sen. Evan Bayh, Andrew Weissman, and Matthew Sanderson join.

In the battleground state of Nevada, two Democratic incumbents are trying to fend off Republican challengers in close Senate and gubernatorial races. Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent, a nonpartisan, nonprofit news site, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Instead of a focus group this week, Sarah sits down with four political super-nerds to get their read on Tuesday's election and beyond. She's joined by Jon Ralston to talk Nevada, Brahm Resnik — political reporter for Phoenix's local NBC affiliate — to talk Arizona, along with Bill Kristol, and Gunner Ramer, the political director of the Republican Accountability PAC.Leave a comment, here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefocusgroup.thebulwark.com/subscribe

Jon Ralston - Founder and CEO of the Nevada Independent, joins the show to talk Nevada in the final Deep Dive of election season! Nobody knows Nevada data better than Jon - what are the key counties he thinks will decide the election in Nevada? What is Jon seeing from the early vote that might be the "canary in the coal mine" for Democrats? What do Democrats need from the Clark County "firewall" to be confident on Election Day? And which GOP candidate does Jon think is "the most dangerous man ever to be on a ballot?" Check out Jon's early voting blog and all the Nevada Independent's vital work here: https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/the-early-voting-blog-2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The midterms are right around the corner, and both parties are talking all about the economy. What message will win with voters? Natasha Korecki, Jon Ralston, Bente Birkeland and Chad Livengood join Anthony Brooks.

Guests: Eric Levitz, Sherriff Paul Penzone, Jon Ralston, Claire McCaskillTwo weeks from Election Day, the very real concerns of economic catastrophe if the radical right gains control of government. Then, the Sheriff of Maricopa County is pushing back on voter intimidation in Arizona—and he joins live. Plus Jon Ralston on the anti-democratic forces taking over elections in Nevada. And why a new nepotism scandal has a certain Fox News host lashing out at reporters.  

This week the Hacks were joined by two formidable and local Hacks to deep dive into the Nevada and Georgia races. First up is Nevada! Jon Ralston, CEO of the Nevada Independent, joined us to discuss the Cortez Masto v. Laxalt Senate race and walks as through the intricacies of the Nevada ballot. Then we're joined by Greg Bluestein, author of “Flipped: How Georgia Turned Purple and Broke the Monopoly on Republican Power,” who breaks down the Walker v. Warnock Senate race, discusses the Georgia Governor's race, and is kind enough to invite Gibbs and Murphy over for Thanksgiving! 

James and Al emphasize the importance of addressing climate change in light of the massive storms brewing on the East Coast, and give us a general overview of the state of the midterms with just over a month left.  Then, they bring on Nevada Independent CEO Jon Ralston to break down the politics of his state, and how we can expect Democrats to do there in the upcoming election. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you're from! Get More From This Week's Guest: Jon Ralston: Twitter | The Nevada Independent | Ralston Reports Please Support This Week's Sponsors HoldOn Bags: Save 20% when you replace your single use plastic by visiting holdonbags.com and using the promo code: WARROOM The Jordan Harbinger Show: Go to jordanharbinger.com or wherever you get your podcasts to start listening Miracle Brand: For 40% off high quality self-cooling sheets with 3 free towels, go to trymiracle.com/warroom and use the promo code: WARROOM

Jon Ralston, expert on all things Nevada, takes us on tour of the many key Nevada races , discusses how Nevada has changed electorally and some of the nuances in Nevada elections. Then David is joined by Sam Barrett, campaign manager for Governor Steve Sisolak . Sam talks about running against a law and order candidate when crime is up and the opponent is the sheriff, and the importance the Dobbs decision on abortion has had in Nevada. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thefocusgroup.thebulwark.comNevada's economy was hit especially hard by COVID. Now, the Democratic governor and senator are paying the price in their re-election campaigns...or are they? The dean of the Nevada press corps, Jon Ralston, joins Sarah to talk about a Nevada focus group...and whether voters in the Secretary of State race are playing Russian roulette with American democracy.The Focus Group podcast is now exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Become a member today and get the next two weeks on us—FREE.

New evidence emerges on the pressure campaign to overturn the 2020 election. Another big primary night once again puts Trump GOP endorsements to the test. Plus, outrage over out of control COVID relief spending and the amount that may have been awarded to fraudsters. Luke Broadwater, Neal Katyal, Frank Figliuzzi, Heidi Heitkamp, Jon Ralston, Michael Steele, and Lis Smith join. 

Facing a primary challenge, Rep. Tom Rice (R-S.C.) defends his vote to impeach former President Trump. Steve Kornacki says two incumbent Republicans facing Trump-backed challengers in South Carolina will have to win over more than half of the vote to avoid a runoff. Former Congressman Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.), Democratic strategist Juanita Tolliver and columnist for National Journal's Hotline Josh Kraushaar discuss former President Trump's influence on the Republican Party primaries.