One-Minute Recess

Happy New Year… we guess. In the first episode of 2026, we’re back from the break and catching up on the three weeks of absolute chaos that unfolded while we were gone. From U.S. involvement abroad to ICE violence at home, this episode is a reminder that the calendar may change — but the dysfunction does not. We talk about watching America from the outside, why history keeps repeating itself, how...

The final One Minute Recess episode of 2025 goes all in. We break down: - The Reid Legacy They Didn’t Earn - Australia vs. America on gun violence — and why one country actually acts - MAGA hypocrisy after Trump’s response to the murder of Rob Reiner - Labor protests in Nevada (yes, even in Minden) A year-end reckoning on power, accountability, and why communities—not politicians—are doing the rea...

This week on One-Minute Recess, we dive into a jam-packed episode of Nevada politics, national headlines, and global shake-ups — all served with our usual sharp commentary and unapologetic humor. We break down: • Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management and why it’s a huge problem for Nevada • The Carson City lobbyist registration scandal • New immigration crackdowns affecting natural...

This week on One Minute Recess, Annette and Mayte dive into Nevada’s wild political landscape — from the Boring Company’s toxic green pond in Las Vegas to the A’s stadium deal already shrinking due to funding gaps. We unpack viewer questions, the special legislative session, SNAP system fixes, the impact of gaming on policy, and the bills signed this week. Plus: Nevada’s shaky retail economy, Cost...

Nevada’s special session went completely off the rails — lawmakers walking out, caucus coups, housing reform self-destructing, and Governor Lombardo allegedly sunning in Cabo while bills sit unsigned. Just another week in the Silver State. In this episode, we break down: • The film tax credit meltdown • The Hansens’ surprise housing flip • Phone lines cut off during public testimony • Nevada dropp...

Nevada politics just went full wild west, and One Minute Recess is here with the play-by-play. Annette reports live from chaotic, snowy Carson City while Mayte reacts and columnist Steve Sebelius breaks down the most unhinged special session Nevada has seen… maybe ever. We’re talking: • Lawmakers voting from vacation • A rumored $100 million airport bribe • A literal gun at the building • Two over...

Nevada’s having *a week.* In this episode, Annette and Mayte unload on the Democrats’ latest collapse — from the shutdown “deal” that wasn’t, to Nevada’s own senators caving on healthcare and SNAP. Chuck Schumer’s pinky promises, Lombardo’s special session chaos, and the Clark County “union” endorsing a union-buster? Yeah, it’s that kind of episode. We talk: * How Cortez Masto & Jackie Rosen j...

he comments section was a war zone — and now we’re answering back. This week, Annette and Mayte break down why everyone’s suddenly an “expert” on SNAP benefits, why Walmart keeps showing up in Nevada’s food fight, and how Donald Trump’s new talk of nuclear testing just made every Nevadan’s blood pressure spike. They also unpack the latest updates from the Interim Finance Committee and what’s next...

It’s Halloween and Nevada Day — but this week’s horrors are real. Annette and Mayte dig into how SNAP and WIC cuts could leave hundreds of thousands of Nevadans without food starting November 1. They unpack the federal shutdown, Trump’s Project 2025 playbook, and Nevada’s last-minute scramble to fund food banks. 🎧 Recorded on October 29, 2025 — facts may have changed by the time you watch. 📰 Rep...

Nevada gets hacked, Trump shuts down the country (again), and Lombardo suddenly pretends to care about hungry kids — must be election season. Annette and Mayte break down the latest chaos in state and national politics: 💻 Nevada’s cyberattack and why our part-time legislature makes us sitting ducks 🍎 SNAP and WIC cuts — and Lombardo’s “I swear I care” photo op moment 💸 Health insurance premiums...

Las Vegas is lighting up — literally and politically. 🌕 Annette and Mayte are back with caffeine, chaos, and zero filter. This week: ☕ The Asian Lantern Festival hits Vegas (and Annette’s sanity). 🎭 The Clark County School Board wants to police teachers’ free speech. 💸 Health insurance premiums are spiking 26% — thanks, Trump. 🧊 A DACA recipient’s dad gets detained by ICE in Vegas — and depor...

Nevada politics is never boring — but lately, it’s straight-up chaos: 🎉 Public Lands Day & why Trump wants to gut conservation 💻 Cyberattack fallout: gun background checks + sex offender registry DOWN 🤖 Amazon’s robo-taxis in Vegas & the fight over jobs 🌈 Festivals, Pride, BravoCon, and a little escapism Sharp, witty Nevada political commentary — no fluff, no BS.   🔗 Links & Resou...

This week, Annette and Mayte dive into the fallout from Charlie Kirk’s shooting, the right’s sudden concern for gun violence, and the doxxing of Nevada teachers. Gun violence isn’t new — it happens every day in America. So why won’t we do something different?

Season 2, Episode 3: We’re burning through the week’s political nonsense — from Trump’s immigration raids and Chicago “war” talk to RFK Jr.’s latest conspiracy meltdown. We zoom in on Nevada’s vaccine roadblocks, spotlight new state legislative leaders, and wrap it up with a cameo from our most special guest yet. Fast takes, no fluff — just the smart, sassy commentary you need to survive the week.

The Nevada Legislature wrapped with chaos, filibusters, and bills going down in flames — and now the special session looms like the Grim Reaper. Annette, Mayte, and guest Steve Sebelius break down the session’s messy finale, who’s eyeing leadership, and what a flood of new candidates means for 2026. Plus: the Vegas cyber hack, the Victoria Seaman plot twist, and a national freefall into political...

We’re BACK — and so is the chaos. Season 2 kicks off with Annette and Mayte unpacking the circus in Carson City: from Governor Joe Lombardo’s veto spree to a bathroom break filibuster that killed key bills. Then we zoom out — Trump sending troops into U.S. cities, states fumbling their response, and Democrats going into 2026 like it’s a bad sequel to Succession. If you like your politics fast, fun...

We’re back with journalist Steve Sebelius for an unfiltered look at the final stretch of the Nevada legislative session. Annette’s still trapped in the building, Mayte’s got a beer and a sidecar of WTFs, and Steve’s breaking down everything from the flood of bills in Ways & Means to the politics of the film tax credit. We dive into housing, healthcare, and the ghost of vetoed bills past — plus...

We break down the final stretch of Nevada’s 2025 legislative session — what’s moving, what’s dead, and who’s blaming who. Plus: RFK swims in questionable waters, JD Vance fumbles at the Vatican (again), and the Mexican Navy hits the Brooklyn Bridge. It’s all here.   Check out the book Annette mentioned, "Martee Dares to Dance" by Harry Shum Jr. and Shelby Rabara https://gloobooks.com/products/mart...

Nevada’s budget is bleeding out and the A’s might ghost us—so naturally, our lawmakers are… spiraling. Annette’s reporting straight from the legislative frontlines (aka someone else’s office) while Mayte battles a literal Vegas storm. Together, they break down how we ended up $191M short, why stadium subsidies are a scam, and what happens when session turns into Mean Girls: Special Session Edition...

It's a wild week under the dome and beyond. In this episode of One-Minute Recess, Annette and Mayte unload the full political circus of Nevada’s legislative session: from the psilocybin pilot program and child care bills to the budget time bomb set to explode after the Economic Forum. And yes—Michele Fiore was pardoned by Trump...and then didn’t show up to work. They also tear into Joe Lombardo’s...

This week on One-Minute Recess, we’re joined by Nevada Current reporter April Corbin Girnus to untangle the madness of Nevada’s first house deadline. Topics include: Budget panic ahead of the Economic Forum Film tax credits vs. stadium spending What’s going wrong with amendments and bill drafting Michelle Fiore’s fraud conviction—yes, that Michelle Fiore Immigration policies that echo dangerous hi...

This week on One-Minute Recess, Mayte and Annette dig into the mess of deadline week at the Nevada Legislature, where good bills mysteriously die (and sometimes come back to life), political egos run wild, and Nevadans get the short end of the stick. We cover the behind-the-scenes drama around Reba’s Law, the infuriating killing of the lottery bill, and the broader dysfunction threatening the legi...

This week on One Minute Recess, we’re LIVE from the Nevada Legislature in Carson City — and there’s a lot going down. Anette and Mayte unpack the tension of deadline week, with major bills on childcare, paid leave, and Medicaid access hanging in the balance. They also highlight powerful grassroots lobby days, what’s shifting in the halls of power, and why Nevada’s budget — and U.S. democracy — are...

🎉 EPISODE 10! 🎉 We’ve hit double digits on One Minute Recess — and this one’s special. Join Annette and Mayte for a powerhouse episode featuring Elisa Cafferata, Chair of the Nevada Women’s Lobby and longtime advocate for women and families in the Silver State. 🗳️ From the halls of Carson City to the grassroots movement that’s launching future political leaders, we dive into: The history and imp...

Ever wondered how the Nevada Legislature actually works? We’ve got a no-BS guide to navigating Carson City like a pro. Whether you're an advocate, a policy nerd, or just trying to make sense of legislative chaos, we break it all down—how to track bills, when to show up, and why being in the building matters. Also in this episode: 🗳️ Legislative Deadlines Explained – What happens when a bill "dies"...