The Middle Ground

On today’s episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show , Tom Letizia and Russell Letizia sat down with former District Court Judge Don Mosley — Nevada’s longest-serving district court judge with 33 years on the bench in Clark County. Judge Mosley reflected on the weight of presiding over high-profile criminal trials, the intense personal pressures that came with sentencing — including death penalty ca...

On this episode of The Tom Letizia Show: The Middle Ground , we welcome two dynamic voices from Nevada’s judiciary. At 8:00 AM, District Court Judge Tierra Jones shares her perspective from the criminal bench, discussing high-profile cases, the importance of fairness in sentencing, and how the courts can balance justice with compassion. At 8:30 AM, Family Court Judge Mari Parlade joins us to talk...

On today’s episode of The Middle Ground Show , we welcomed two distinguished guests from the District Court. Judge Sunny Bailey joined us to discuss the unique challenges and successes of the Family Division, while Judge Danielle Pieper offered her perspective from the Civil and Criminal Division. Together, we explored the state of Nevada’s courts, the need for additional judges, how the judiciary...

On this episode of The Middle Ground with Tom Letizia (September 25, 2025), we kick things off at 8 AM with Nick Bogdanovich , veteran oddsmaker from Boomer’s Sportsbook. Nick brings his decades of experience in Las Vegas sports betting to break down the week’s biggest games, offering insights that only a seasoned oddsmaker can deliver. At 8:30 AM , we shift gears into the courtroom with Patrick K...

On this episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show, Tom Letizia sits down with Virginia Valentine , President & CEO of the Nevada Resort Association and former City Manager of Las Vegas and Clark County Manager . Virginia shares her unique perspective on Nevada’s most important industry and her own career in shaping Las Vegas during pivotal moments. She reflects on her early days at City Hall, wo...

On today’s Middle Ground Radio Show, Tom Letizia sits down with Sallie Doebler, CEO of the Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE , to explore how the Fund is transforming lives across our community. Sallie shares the history of the Mayor’s Fund and explains its unique independence from the City while working in partnership to tackle major challenges. She highlights impactful programs such as Animals at...

On today’s episode of The Middle Ground , Tom Letizia sits down with Nevada Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro , who is now running for Attorney General of Nevada . Cannizzaro shares insights from her groundbreaking role as the first woman to lead the Nevada Senate, her work on public safety, education, and healthcare, and why she believes her prosecutorial background makes her the right fit...

Stephen Bates is a Professor of Journalism & Media Studies at UNLV , specializing in First Amendment law, freedom of the press, and media ethics . A Harvard-trained lawyer and accomplished author, his 2020 book An Aristocracy of Critics: Luce, Hutchins, Niebuhr, and the Committee That Redefined Freedom of the Press won Harvard’s prestigious Goldsmith Prize. Bates has written for The Washington...

In the first half of today’s show, we sat down with Nick Bogdanovich from Boomer’s Sportsbook to break down this week’s biggest NFL and college football matchups. Nick shared his expert insights on where the lines are moving, which teams look sharp, and what to watch heading into the weekend. In the second half, we shifted gears for an inspiring conversation with Marla Letizia and Dr. Jean Bokelma...

On today’s episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show, Tom Letizia sits down with Sydney Knott , President/CEO & Founder of Horses4Heroes, Inc. 🐎 🇺🇸. Sydney shares her inspiring journey from launching Horses4Heroes on a one-acre ranch with her daughters to leading a nationally recognized nonprofit that provides affordable horse programs for veterans, first responders, teachers, and healthcare he...

On this episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show , Tom and Russell Letizia sit down with Las Vegas entrepreneur, Marine veteran, author, and survivor Ron Coury . From battling political corruption in the early days of Las Vegas business, to staring down a life-threatening cancer diagnosis, Coury’s story is one of grit, integrity, and perseverance. His memoir Tenacity captures a lifetime of lessons...

On this episode of Middle Ground with Tom Letizia , we sit down with Aaron Sheets , CEO of HopeLink of Southern Nevada , one of the state’s most impactful nonprofits dedicated to preventing homelessness. Aaron shares how HopeLink has grown its services by 1,600% since 2018 , why prevention costs a fraction of managing homelessness, and the critical role community partnerships play in keeping Nevad...

On today’s episode of The Middle Ground , Tom Letizia sits down with veteran political journalist Steve Sebelius for an in-depth conversation spanning national headlines and Nevada politics. The show opens with breaking developments in the Charlie Kirk shooting investigation, including this morning’s press conference confirming a suspect’s arrest. Sebelius and Letizia explore the crucial legal que...

On today’s episode of The Tom Letizia Show – The Middle Ground , Tom sits down with two dynamic guests. At 8:00 AM, veteran oddsmaker Nick Bogdanovich from Boomer’s Sportsbook breaks down the week’s biggest matchups and gives insight into how the betting world sees the action. At 8:30 AM, Brandon Donofrio , owner of Las Vegas Weight Loss Center, joins the conversation to share how his center is he...

On today’s episode of The Middle Ground , Tom Letizia sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Roth, M.D. , founder of Las Vegas Plastic Surgery and a proud Vegas native. Dr. Roth shares stories of growing up in Las Vegas during the late ’70s, reflects on the city’s transformation, and explains how his career took him from academic training at USC and UCSF back home to become one of the nation’s leading plastic...

On today’s episode of the Middle Ground Radio Show , Tom and Russell Letizia sit down with Guy Nohra — entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and 2022 Nevada gubernatorial candidate. From surviving the Lebanese Civil War as a teenager , to co-founding Alta Partners , one of the most successful biotech venture capital firms in the world, Guy shares his incredible journey of resilience, leadership, and p...

On today’s episode of Middle Ground Radio , Tom and Russell Letizia sit down with Gianni Russo , the man the world knows as Carlo Rizzi from The Godfather . Russo opens up about life before Hollywood, surviving polio, his unexpected path to landing a role in one of the greatest films of all time, and the behind-the-scenes tensions that made his scenes unforgettable. Beyond The Godfather , he share...

On today’s Tom Letizia Show , we welcomed two inspiring voices shaping the future of health and living. Dr. Ryon Parker , founder of Parker Medical, shared how concierge medicine is redefining healthcare by bringing back the personalized touch of the small-town doctor while integrating modern, preventative care. Marla Letizia , founder of the Long-Life Era® , spoke about building a mindset for vib...

On today’s episode of The Tom Letizia Show: The Middle Ground , we kicked things off with veteran oddsmaker Nick Bogdanovich from Boomer’s Sportsbook. Nick shared insider insights on the biggest games this week—from Thursday Night Football to college matchups and the NFL slate for Sunday and Monday night. His decades of experience in sports betting gave listeners an “inside the lines” look at the...

On this episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show , Tom Letizia sits down with Lori Heeren , Executive Director of the Nevada SPCA , to talk about the critical role the organization plays in Southern Nevada. Lori shares the unique difference between the community-funded, no-kill Nevada SPCA and the county-contracted Animal Foundation , explaining how their independent model relies entirely on local...

On today’s episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show , Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson joins us to discuss his announcement to run for re-election, the encouraging decline in violent crime rates both nationally and locally, and why traffic fatalities remain a troubling exception. We cover recent high-profile cases , including the multi-agency sting that led to eight arrests for luring m...

In this episode of The Middle Ground , Tom Letizia welcomes back Bradley Schrager , partner at Bravo Schrager LLP and one of Nevada’s top voices on election law and political strategy. The conversation dives into Nevada’s most pressing issues—from the Governor’s race and the high-stakes Attorney General primary, to Clark County Commission shifts, affordable housing, homelessness, and the impact of...

On this episode of The Middle Ground with Tom Letizia , we dive into two powerful conversations shaping our community. At 8:00 AM , Family Court Judge Margaret Pickard joins us to share her journey of fairness, integrity, and dedication to families in Clark County. With over 25 years in the legal profession, Judge Pickard discusses her experience as a Justice of the Peace pro tempore, her leadersh...

On today’s episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show with Tom Letizia , we sit down with Minddie Lloyd , candidate for Clark County Public Administrator in 2026, and Gloria Caoie , representing the National Federation of Filipino American Associations–Nevada . In this wide-ranging conversation, Minddie shares her vision for the Public Administrator’s office, how her background prepares her for this...

On today’s episode of The Middle Ground , we welcome back Peter Guzman , President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce of Nevada. Under his leadership, the Chamber has become one of the most influential business organizations in the state, serving more than 1,500 members and hosting its legendary monthly luncheons—long regarded as a must-attend event in Las Vegas. We dive into the history and impact...