Ballot Battleground: Nevada

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Ballot Battleground: Nevada

Ballot Battleground: Nevada is a show where we take deep dives into the issues, people, policies and debates shaping Nevada politics in our critical swing state. Many voters find themselves confused or overwhelmed when they walk into the voting booth. Our goal is to explain the issues that matter most to everyday Nevadans so they're fully informed before casting their ballot.

  1. FEB 12

    Nevada Legislature 101 with veteran lobbyist Will Adler

    The clock is ticking at the 83rd session of the Nevada legislature, which kicked off last week in Carson City. Before we dive into the nitty gritty of the session, we wanted to start with an approachable, easy-to-understand primer for people who are brand new to #nvleg. How does our unusual citizen legislature work? How does a bill become a law? And how does the building really operate? Veteran lobbyist Will Adler, principal of Silver State Government Relations, joins host Ben Margiott for a laid-back Silver State civics class. Ben and Will explain the ins and outs of the Nevada legislature in simple terms for people who are interested in following the process for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min

  2. JAN 29

    Gov. Joe Lombardo's former chief of staff Ben Kieckhefer on his second State of the State speech

    Welcome back to season 2 of Ballot Battleground: Nevada! We'll kick off season 2 with a deep dive on the first major political event of the odd years in Nevada politics - the Governor's State of the State address. That speech sets the stage for what's to come in the upcoming legislative session. This week, we have the perfect guest to give us some insight - former Lombardo chief of staff Ben Kieckhefer. Kieckhefer has worn many hats over his years in Nevada politics — Associated Press reporter, Reno-area Senator and Nevada Gaming Commission member, just to name a few. This week, Ben joins host Ben Margiott to chat about what the governor hoped to accomplish in his State of the State address, his 2025 legislative priorities, the structural budget errors and Lombardo's governing strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  3. SEASON 2 TRAILER

    Ballot Battleground: Nevada Season 2 Trailer

    We're back! Season 2 of Ballot Battleground: Nevada returns on January 29 with a renewed focus on getting regular people more informed and involved in their government. With the 2024 election behind us, host Ben Margiott will now focus on how the newly elected officials are using their power. Will they fulfill the lofty promises made on the campaign trail? Or will they find those goals not feasible in reality? Will the policies they enact truly make Nevada a better place? Or could they backfire with unintended consequences?  Ben will interview the biggest lawmakers, advocates and power players of Nevada politics - as well as the voters that are affected by policies. Together, they'll examine and explain the Nevada legislature, federal policies, the practical effect of passed ballot measures and yes — eventually the 2026 midterms. New episodes will drop every other Wednesday - starting January 29. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2 min

  4. 11/20/2024

    Election results certified, AG Aaron Ford on the incoming Trump administration and the continued push for open primaries in Nevada

    All 17 of Nevada's counties have certified the results of the 2024 election, bringing this unprecedented cycle officially to a close. This week on Ballot Battleground: Nevada, host Ben Margiott recaps the dramatic canvass meeting in Washoe County and looks ahead to 2025. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford joins to explain how his office intends to stand up to efforts to infringe on Nevadans' rights and be a 'bulwark' against the incoming Trump administration. Plus, Vote Nevada executive director Sondra Cosgrove - a big supporter of open primaries and ranked choice voting - says the fight for open primaries is not over even after statewide ballot Question 3 failed. Programming note: This was the final episode of season 1 of Ballot Battleground: Nevada. We will be taking a holiday hiatus and returning with all-new episodes in early 2025. Advocates continue push for open primaries in Nevada after Question 3 defeated Top Nevada Democrat says he won't introduce open primary bill despite advocate push Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  5. 11/13/2024

    Top 2024 election takeaways: Early voting matters, coattails, Reid Machine, ballot deadlines and much more with reporters Tabitha Mueller and Lucia Starbuck

    What really happened in the 2024 election is now coming into focus with all the results now in. What are the biggest takeaways? What lessons did we learn about the electorate? What will candidates and campaigns take away and use in future elections? Tabitha Mueller, reporter with The Nevada Independent, and Lucia Starbuck, KUNR political reporter, join host Ben Margiott to talk takeaways. The three chatted about the importance of early voting, the Reid Machine's strength, the changing Clark County, how Nevadan you are, ballot deadlines, election denialism and much more. Nevada state election results Northern Nevada local election results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min

  6. 11/06/2024

    Election Day recap: Nevada turns red for first presidential election in 20 years, Senate race too close to call

    For the first time since 2004, a Republican presidential candidate won the Silver State. Former President Donald Trump won Nevada's 6 electoral votes, but how did he beat his 2016 and 2020 margins? The Cook Political Report's Matthew Klein joins the podcast to explain the gains Trump made with key demographic groups to secure Nevada and the remaining 6 battleground states. Plus, election night reporters Kim Burrows and Sophie Lincoln join to explain what it was like reporting from the county's mail ballot processing room and the UNR polling place, respectively. And finally, an update on several key races and ballot measures we covered previously on Ballot Battleground: Nevada. Nevada state election results Northern Nevada local election results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min

  7. 11/01/2024

    Can Dems close the gap in Nevada? Jon Ralston on the GOP’s early vote lead plus top Emerson College pollster and Kamala Harris in Reno

    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

    39 min

  8. 10/28/2024

    Trump and Harris tied in last NYT/Siena national poll, GOP out to early turnout lead in Nevada, Voice of the Voter and Vance visit

    One week remains until Election Day 2024. The final NYT/Siena College national poll shows Trump and Harris deadlocked at 48-48. Siena College Research Institute director Dr. Don Levy joins to explain what that poll means, how it compares to their last head-to-head poll and how pollsters adjust for non-response bias. We also recap Sen. JD Vance's second Reno rally, including our question on a hot-button issue. Plus, a quick update on the trends we're noticing in early voting, our Voice of the Voter segments and the final fact-check segment, taking a closer look at two ads for and against Republican Senate candidate Sam Brown. 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 Fact-checking commercials for and against Sam Brown on lowering prices, 'slush fund' Fact-checking Nevada Senate campaign commercials on housing, COVID relief checks Fact-checking Nevada Senate candidates Sam Brown, Jacky Rosen's campaign ads on abortion Fact-checking commercials for and against Jacky Rosen on prescriptions, big pharma Fact-checking commercials from Nevada Congressional candidates Mark Amodei and Greg Kidd Fact-checking commercials for and against Question 3 on ranked choice voting in Nevada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min
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Ballot Battleground: Nevada is a show where we take deep dives into the issues, people, policies and debates shaping Nevada politics in our critical swing state. Many voters find themselves confused or overwhelmed when they walk into the voting booth. Our goal is to explain the issues that matter most to everyday Nevadans so they're fully informed before casting their ballot.

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  • Creator
    KRNV
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Sinclair Broadcast Group

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