One-Minute Recess

Nevada's Primary: Big Upsets & What's Next for November

Nevada's primary election is over, and the results delivered plenty of surprises. Annette and Maria Teresa break down the biggest stories from election night, including Michelle Fiore's defeat, the Republican CD2 race, ultra-close legislative contests, and what Nevada voters may have been trying to tell both parties. The conversation also dives into: • Why turnout was so low • Which candidates exceeded expectations • Why some races came down to just a handful of votes • Aaron Ford and Joe Lombardo's likely general election showdown • The future of Democratic Socialists in Nevada politics • Rumors of a special legislative session and fuel tax holiday Plus: Hunter Biden's social media antics, inflation politics, Iran, and a few classic Nevada political headaches. 📩 Have a question about a race, election rules, or Nevada politics? Click our link in bio to email us!  Share this episode with a friend who says "my vote doesn't matter." SOURCES & LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE Want to dig deeper into the stories we discussed? Start here: Nevada Election Results: https://www.nvsos.gov/SOSelectionPages/results/2026StateWidePrimary/ElectionIndex.aspx [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDd4OXVIMzMwMjEwMlBaYl9zVmtteEJkNWhYUXxBQ3Jtc0tuZW9fc3JRVkRxTENRNzNsM3ZMV216UEg1VFc4dDNyQnRxOTZtWFdtZzdQd0xFU01xOU1yby1QdkplZzVsQVpuT21wSTlPZkJMNkVPMTFYdHdQbGZmTF9IV1BnbWFiV2plbUdlTUh6enFHXzBFZEpiZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nvsos.gov%2FSOSelectionPages%2Fresults%2F2026StateWidePrimary%2FElectionIndex.aspx&stzid=UgyUrCpZw4Fhq98da-p4AaABAg] Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: 'I love the inflation': https://apnews.com/article/trump-love-inflation-democrats-affordability-midterms-603791c93c785221dae8be6df14d807d [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUluczh2bGQtNWFXWng1cktJbnZLb2VWS3BHd3xBQ3Jtc0tsZXBtOFNvbDVDeXVrQWkyTDVYMm9mVTdMSllxd2Z1TTRHUE13MU1qUVFVLXpTcXpmTC1FZEEtb3dCNGp6UThmTTZBVUljbUdxalRxOXlZdFdNcUExTUg4VDdkbDBYUDk5Y3ZlLWJsdF9FRXBBRnB4Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fapnews.com%2Farticle%2Ftrump-love-inflation-democrats-affordability-midterms-603791c93c785221dae8be6df14d807d&stzid=UgyUrCpZw4Fhq98da-p4AaABAg] Live updates: US military has launched strikes ‘against multiple targets in Iran’ | CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/09/world/live-news/iran-war-trump-israel [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVpJSmJ4NlBXRXBZd3ZzbFNBU1haTHlZT0FGUXxBQ3Jtc0ttRXJYZzJoX1NMUlprYkM3cTRZRTlERWFzazJDMkVWZnZMbHVLU2JkSWFqS0FOMFAzWmVfOGlSN09jbDdNeVBreHZZMVFGWXhGMWxVR0Q4TFYzdlhfYXFrSWJZS1BfSnJ1TkQtTXRpODJBVzdPVmhzVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F06%2F09%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Firan-war-trump-israel&stzid=UgyUrCpZw4Fhq98da-p4AaABAg] #NevadaPolitics #ElectionResults #NevadaPrimary #OneMinuteRecess #NevadaNews

Nevada's Election Is Here, Trump's $1.7 Billion Fund & BTS Takes Over Las Vegas

Nevada's primary election is almost here, and turnout is painfully low. This week, Annette and Mayte break down everything Nevada voters need to know before Election Day, including voter registration issues, early voting deadlines, and resources to help you research candidates. They also discuss: • The Nevada gas tax law that could block federal gas tax relief • New labor statistics showing where Nevada workers rank nationally • How BTS generated a tourism boom in Las Vegas • Donald Trump's proposed $1.776 billion fund connected to January 6 defendants • Ongoing confusion surrounding Iran negotiations • America's upcoming 250th anniversary celebration • RFK Jr.'s latest bizarre adventure • And the non-political things helping everyone survive 2026   Links mentioned in the episode: Nevada Current's 2026 Primary Guide: https://nevadacurrent.com/voter-guides/2026-primary-election/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1pIejFvTnB6YXJsUmJvVjBud2xVNXRta181UXxBQ3Jtc0tuQ1dib1V2Zk5wVzgtMjQ3a0pSSjczemtaQmgzblVtRmpMaXhfb1dlTVV2em1YZVlqblFIbmM2ZnlUa0x6eURmelVxN0VTbVAyZW92OVhLV0VNVDZxRjB0empQdmd2dG0zcUpRaTFWRjdpMDFGcFBDZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fnevadacurrent.com%2Fvoter-guides%2F2026-primary-election%2F&stzid=UgyX41eH9UZgVunIu2V4AaABAg] How Nevada ranks for worker pay: https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2026/06/01/bureau-of-labor-statistics-shows-nevadans-average-hours-worked-wages/90353020007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z113933p000650c000650e007300v113933d--39--b--39--&gca-ft=216&gca-ds=sophi [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG1vRklST0NETnh2bVlvc1VzTjZZS1RrU0l5QXxBQ3Jtc0tra1NwZmE5bU5sV0N1LU9TYXhRWnJOSmpUR0xlaEx2TDdCSnhRZWs3Wk5hd2JGUm9STWNpT0hKd0Z2dDBnVm96czNvVGZNcGkwQVBXZ2htZ0RsaW8yLXJ0WER5SmdDaW9PbGlYVm16VFVDVXR4QU1mZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rgj.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2F2026%2F06%2F01%2Fbureau-of-labor-statistics-shows-nevadans-average-hours-worked-wages%2F90353020007%2F%3Fgnt-cfr%3D1%26gca-cat%3Dp%26gca-uir%3Dtrue%26gca-epti%3Dz113933p000650c000650e007300v113933d--39--b--39--%26gca-ft%3D216%26gca-ds%3Dsophi&stzid=UgyX41eH9UZgVunIu2V4AaABAg] $1.8 billion fund updates: https://apnews.com/article/trump-justice-fund-jan6-capitol-riot-39b193211349b42e6218c5a1007785c9 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazNKN0prWXN1eEs0QXJ2LS04cW9kVE5MOWVSd3xBQ3Jtc0trQ1VCNWI2amt1MTZrM3E4ak5NQlBBdDVpUHo5RDBsMy0yY0NOUHBXRFNKQUs1bHNoTFZPWUxiMVZ6V1FLamJvb0VKYUlnXzVRWURMVFhYLTZrT2lzVndrMWxGOUthNk5pV2k4aGZjRVZGZ3ljXzFuRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fapnews.com%2Farticle%2Ftrump-justice-fund-jan6-capitol-riot-39b193211349b42e6218c5a1007785c9&stzid=UgyX41eH9UZgVunIu2V4AaABAg] Trump insists Iran talks continue at ‘rapid pace’ after Iranian state media said they were suspended | CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/01/world/live-news/iran-trump-lebanon-war-news [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazdqTV95eTc2VVhtM3lsLTVVSkdJbnRBdk10UXxBQ3Jtc0tsMTBPVGJzbHhaa1ZBd1VhSU9NaHl0bzNMVlZFMk8wNXVRMGlGWGhJQ0FtQWR2X2ZSVVNDUUNsdGwza2FMX05LR3ZjTG13QzVVVHpwSncwRV9lS245UFNabEdJQnBTdVBCZkpKZXN6VmlTcHpUS204UQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F06%2F01%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Firan-trump-lebanon-war-news&stzid=UgyX41eH9UZgVunIu2V4AaABAg]

Nobody Is Voting. Tourists Are Leaving. What the Hell Is Happening?

Nevada's primary election is here, but voter turnout numbers are raising serious concerns. This week, we review listener comments, discuss the state's new real-time election dashboard, and explain why local elections matter more than most people realize. Topics include: • Nevada primary elections • Early voting and mail ballots • Las Vegas tourism trends • International reactions to U.S. politics • Cuba and foreign policy debates • Healthcare and Medicaid concerns • Childcare affordability • Civic participation and voter engagement Nevada Secretary of State election tracking/updates: https://www.nvsos.gov/vivid/ [https://www.nvsos.gov/vivid/]

Nevada Primary Election Chaos & Trump’s “Nuke From Space” Post

Nevada’s 2026 primary election is officially underway — and this week we’re diving into the chaos. This week: * Nevada’s biggest primary races * How mail ballots and early voting work * Why voter turnout matters * ICE officers being charged in Minnesota * Cuba tensions and US foreign policy * And Trump posting AI-generated “nuke from space” content online. We also respond to viewer comments, including one internet argument that somehow turned into a masterclass on political polarization. 🗳 Nevada SOS site: https://www.nvsos.gov/elections/election-information/2026-election-information [https://www.nvsos.gov/elections/election-information/2026-election-information]

Gas Prices, Shootings & Trump’s Giant Dictator Arch

Nevada is having a WEEK. This episode of One Minute Recess dives into: * Two Las Vegas shootings before lunch * Trump’s gas crisis and rising inflation * Medicaid cuts threatening Nevada healthcare * Joe Lombardo’s gas tax problems * Trump’s bizarre dictator-style arch proposal We break down what’s happening in Nevada, why costs keep rising, and how national politics are directly impacting everyday people here at home.   ARTICLES & STORIES FROM THIS EPISODE: Las Vegas shootings: https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/homicides/2-shot-inside-las-vegas-grocery-store-3823110/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0Q4OWNIVVZRN3BFTUJwdHZWMlhCZHRCdTZYUXxBQ3Jtc0tuZWlIYXoxM3VfSlM1TFZXaUdOd2RyNHBjaXBsbTZnQThuLWVza2pRbjVlR19OUUFzb2RWQS15ZE9YX1hWb0VLTkpUZFNRWENhWGVDM2RmRGRMOGQxc1BvaVhLRndLTV91MWZHOVZnZHNHWF8yNkJPcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reviewjournal.com%2Fcrime%2Fhomicides%2F2-shot-inside-las-vegas-grocery-store-3823110%2F]   Nevada gas tax holiday story (KTNV): https://www.ktnv.com/news/president-trump-moves-to-suspend-federal-gas-tax-how-could-that-affect-us-here-in-nevada [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblZwTFoxeUVqLUdWdldTUTdUcFZKYXJreWtwUXxBQ3Jtc0tuUDFaTU55VGM2akd0cDZOblJRNmViTTFla1dqRGFST2Z1YlduOUM2cGtxX1A2UDEzQTVPODVJWjBVRnRTV2VUTy12X1I4SFNkOWY5X2VWMkJGMGdmOFMwa3BYa0pMM0VpSDU1QUJ6VzNiMmlRc3JnMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ktnv.com%2Fnews%2Fpresident-trump-moves-to-suspend-federal-gas-tax-how-could-that-affect-us-here-in-nevada]   Nevada Medicaid / healthcare cuts (Nevada Current): https://nevadacurrent.com/2026/05/08/not-just-medicaid-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-will-strain-all-nv-health-care-lawmakers-told/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblNodTJ1Zm1HQmlISGlIVHhhdUlmYUY2QTdZZ3xBQ3Jtc0trTVF4RXlQZ0xfa3BodkxfRjlnNFVELTV2UXNNQzNRdlVzTXBNUDF5aXlacVM4VlJyZDJCUjAzWjhjbkxxa0lweHhMN0ZXNTl5bWdhdUxuQkprVkIxZk5IMjdua0phTks2a2lWckQ3VW1mTVphS3dKRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fnevadacurrent.com%2F2026%2F05%2F08%2Fnot-just-medicaid-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-will-strain-all-nv-health-care-lawmakers-told%2F]   Inflation rising again (AP): https://apnews.com/article/us-inflation-consumer-iran-war-3f11b7fdd20ea56d2f0895e5241af7b6 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUxtdlZEMnowVFRPYklfNm1aNERlUTN5cG5JUXxBQ3Jtc0tuNkhvU1VIbm4xaG9qRlhhbjE5SHRKQ1dNU24xTTI4SG81SUQzaTQwb2ViS3d3eDIxYVNpWUh6c1JLYXBOZENRQ1E4UlhuVFllUHVUUXVSdmxOcUhYY0xkNVZBaEVmVkJ6R0FOTDlEMnNtLTFPWktocw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fapnews.com%2Farticle%2Fus-inflation-consumer-iran-war-3f11b7fdd20ea56d2f0895e5241af7b6]  Trump says he doesn’t think about Americans financially in Iran negotiations (ABC News): https://abcnews.com/Politics/trump-americans-financial-situation-iran-negotiations/story?id=132891356 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW1RMG93VUJiOE5GME5IaDhCTk5YakRWeW0wQXxBQ3Jtc0tsQndoeTBrNU9TUk9udE1acGc4X19Hb0dUbkNlbVBxWlNLMDdEc0lIVllRRktFSmRqY1g2NC1Qbm5PMVdxOTVzb0x2QlBvWUN4VGNaZ3V5VEJxeFkyWTBnbVRhTExWQzNZYmVrTnJpaWVEcGZBSVdKOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fabcnews.com%2FPolitics%2Ftrump-americans-financial-situation-iran-negotiations%2Fstory%3Fid%3D132891356] ️ Russian nuclear cargo ship sinking story: https://apnews.com/article/russian-ship-explosion-nuclear-reactors-spain-545f9d6f263549c9292e0a7c18831c79 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTZFZXVwX2pNaW94Qi1BT2tiLVlYTVJnSkVwZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsajdMNHFoQmlJNFdra3BDdDVvV0hOUEZHVE5UQjNjMlgwQVpXUXhoWDhxby00QlBuNHloLURmREtuS3ZMRUhLUDNlQVd3aGdQTjlYZHhaMDF0cEx0QzNGQ29NbFJocVdLOUZBeTZTN0JoVDk4bU9aOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fapnews.com%2Farticle%2Frussian-ship-explosion-nuclear-reactors-spain-545f9d6f263549c9292e0a7c18831c79] ️ Trump triumphal arch / FAA review story: https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/13/us/video/trump-arch-faa-serfaty-live-051312pseg1-cnni-u-s-fast [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHJwUjFfLUZkVjVCd1h5QzZ1U0xfUzZkMlRuUXxBQ3Jtc0tucUdIS2xsU2lWdjVDNzBhUWp0aHVlRHgzZ2Zob25fZHhzVUNaZXM5aDc4c1JNRTBwdlpmajNSd3RvcGRuQmpwYU1jZWdFNVdXNlJsZ3oxaFdQZXhFYThyTWdwa3dZRllwQV95YTNPNEwyNDdNajF4bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F05%2F13%2Fus%2Fvideo%2Ftrump-arch-faa-serfaty-live-051312pseg1-cnni-u-s-fast]