One-Minute Recess

Bad Bunny vs. Trump, Nevada Union Drama & The Bot Farm Problem

This week, we cover:
Disinformation and bot farms shaping public perception
Moms for Liberty drama inside Clark County schools
CCEA leadership turmoil
Mark Amodei’s surprise retirement
Las Vegas unemployment rising
Trump's Bad Bunny meltdown
🔗 Links
Axios: Bots fuel social media discourse about ICE in Minneapolis: https://www.axios.com/2026/01/29/bots-social-media-ice-minneapolis 
Las Vegas ends 2025 with one of the highest jobless rates in the nation: https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/las-vegas-ended-2025-with-one-of-highest-jobless-rates-in-country-3617745/ 
Rep. Mark Amodei Stepping Down: https://nevadacurrent.com/briefs/amodei-joins-ranks-of-republican-house-members-who-wont-seek-reelection/ 
 
 
 

ICE, Lombardo’s Silence & Elon Musk’s Mess — WTF Is Going On in Nevada?

This week on One Minute Recess, Annette and Maria Teresa cover the stories that explain why Nevada — and the world — feel like they’re spiraling.
We talk Russian bots, ICE enforcement fears in Nevada, why Governor Joe Lombardo skipped critical hearings on The Boring Company, and how state lawmakers are demanding answers. Plus: rare good news with a new Clark County animal shelter, the NFL quietly telling ICE to stay away from the Super Bowl, and Europe doing what America won’t — holding Elon Musk and Trump-style politics accountable.
From Las Vegas to Milan to Paris, this episode connects local politics to global consequences — with humor, anger, and just enough hope to keep going.
👇 Links we mention are below — watch, read, and stay informed.
📄 Nevada Independent — Why Nevada has avoided large-scale ICE raids (so far): https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/nevada-has-avoided-a-large-scale-ice-deployment-so-far-why
🏛️ Nevada Legislature — Growth & Infrastructure Committee hearing on The Boring Company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27EdCyN2q4g
🗣️ Rep. Dina Titus — Testimony and statements on Boring Company violations: https://x.com/repdinatitus/status/2018807045823070440
🐾 The Animal Foundation — Clark County animal shelter expansion details: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/county-commission-to-begin-design-process-for-new-las-vegas-animal-shelter-to-ease-overcrowding/ 
 

85 Seconds to Midnight: ICE Violence, Minnesota Chaos & America’s Breaking Point

In this anniversary episode, we break down the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar, ICE violence in Minnesota, the dangerous hypocrisy around gun rights, and why even Republican officials are starting to distance themselves — while others stay silent.
We also talk about the Doomsday Clock moving to just 85 seconds to midnight, what that actually means, and why it feels like every crisis is happening all at once.
Links & Sources Mentioned:
• Reporting on the attack at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s town hall: https://apnews.com/article/ilhan-omar-attack-sprayed-town-hall-attack-c785b49b2c770b7aed1cdbb75df0a35f
• Statements from Republican and Democratic officials reacting to recent events: https://nevadacurrent.com/2026/01/27/fed-violence-in-mn-prompts-reactions-from-nv-ag-governor-candidates-except-for-lombardo/ AND https://nevadacurrent.com/briefs/lombardo-breaks-silence-on-minneapolis-shooting/
• The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ 2025 Doomsday Clock update: https://thebulletin.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_doomsday-clock-statement.pdf

Vegas Loop, School Boards, and World Chaos

In Episode 2 of 2026, One-Minute Recess takes on Nevada politics, national dysfunction, and the rapidly growing sense that everything is on fire — locally and globally.
Annette and Mayte cover:
OSHA photos exposing dangerous conditions inside the Vegas Loop
Moms for Liberty regaining control of the Clark County School Board
Governor Joe Lombardo’s MLK Day appearance (choices were made)
Brightline construction and Elon Musk’s tunnel obsession
Nevada’s low federal childcare funding and who pays the price
And a not-at-all-chill discussion of escalating global conflicts
Fast, funny, and brutally honest — this episode is for listeners who want to stay informed without sitting through a two-hour lecture.
📰 Vegas Loop safety concerns: We reference this reporting from the Las Vegas Review-Journal detailing OSHA violations and safety issues tied to construction of the Vegas Loop: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/we-will-own-our-mistakes-boring-co-president-addresses-multiple-vegas-loop-construction-violations-3609172/

New Year, Same Chaos (2026, Here We Go)

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 fear and power are being used to chill dissent, and what all of this means heading into a year with major court cases and midterm elections looming.
Plus, we bring it back home to Nevada — highlighting the Attorney General’s legal pushback against the Trump administration and yet another example of NV Energy doing Nevadans dirty.
Same bullshit. New year.
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Sources We Referenced
In the episode, we mentioned commentary from Eddie S. Glaude Jr., James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor at Princeton University, who regularly appears on MSNBC discussing democracy, race, and U.S. politics.
You can find more about his work here:
https://aas.princeton.edu/people/eddie-s-glaude-jr
We also referenced CNN’s live reporting on Iran protests, including a headline where former President Trump warned Iran against executing detained protesters.
CNN coverage:
https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/iran-protests-trump-01-14-26

The Reid Legacy, Gun Violence, & MAGA Hypocrisy

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 real work
 
Links we talked about:
Reid Legacy: https://nevadapost.com/the-reid-legacy-they-didnt-earn/
ACA fight: https://www.ms.now/news/house-gop-health-care-obamacare-subsidies-fail
Starbucks “Red Cup Rebellion” in Nevada https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2025/12/15/32-protesters-arrested-at-starbucks-roasting-plant-in-minden/87784734007/ 

BLM Nominee Backlash, Nevada Lobbyist Drama & Immigration Crackdowns

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 naturalization ceremonies• Venezuela, oil politics, and what the media isn’t saying• Russia’s reaction to the “new” U.S. national security strategy• Your comments — from trolls to fans to everyone in between• Our weekly Hot Takes & Headaches (including a surprise Wicked 2 opinion)
Plus… it’s birthday week 🎉
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LINKS MENTIONED: 
Nevada lobbyist reporting story + site:➡️ https://nevadacurrent.com/2025/12/05/sandoval-aguero-vellardita-wont-face-sanctions-for-failing-to-register-as-lobbyists/ 
➡️ https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Lobbyist/ 
CBS News / 60 Minutes — Ryan Zinke on protecting public lands➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3mBJBmcYTE 
People Magazine — Immigrants pulled from U.S. citizenship ceremonies➡️ https://people.com/immigrants-approved-for-citizenship-pulled-out-by-officials-at-oath-ceremony-11863779 

Nevada Politics Rundown: Bills, Stadium Scandals & the Boring Company's Toxic Ponds

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, Costco’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over tariffs, Mark Kelly’s pushback on presidential threats, and the latest reporting on Venezuela and U.S. military actions.
 
LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
👉 Nevada Legislature Bill Tracker (Nellis): https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/
👉 Nevada Current article on holiday retail spending: https://nevadacurrent.com/2025/11/28/shoppers-retailers-and-seasonal-workforce-confront-the-new-economic-normal/
👉 Article on the Boring Company & Lombardo meeting: https://fortune.com/2025/11/20/exclusive-nevada-representative-dina-titus-letter-governor-lombardo-demanding-transparency-rescinded-boring-company-citations-penalties/
👉 Green Pond / Boring Company images + reporting: https://www.ktnv.com/news/mystery-green-pond-sparks-concern-at-vegas-loop-construction-site
👉 Governor Joe Lombardo contact page: https://gov.nv.gov/Contact/Office/
👉 Costco lawsuit over Trump tariffs: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/us/politics/costco-trump-tariffs-lawsuit.html

Nevada’s Special Session Meltdown: Cabo, Coups & Chaos

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 dropping to 50th in healthcare• Explosive testing planned near Burning Man• Why national democracies are calling out the U.S.• Mark Kelly vs. Trumpworld over illegal military orders
If you want smart, fast, sarcastic political commentary with a Nevada lens, this is your episode.
Links to articles: 
Nevada Independent – Explosive Testing Near Burning Man: https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/secretive-startup-seeks-permits-to-text-explosives-near-burning-man
Reno Gazette Journal – Nevada Healthcare Ranking: https://www.rgj.com/story/news/health/2025/11/25/nevada-health-care-among-worst/87466756007/
Nevada Current – Special Session Wrap & Transparency Issues: https://nevadacurrent.com/2025/11/25/the-public-and-lawmakers-alike-say-they-got-shortchanged-by-a-shambolic-legislative-session/
Nevada Legislature Bill Tracker Page: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/36th2025Special/Bills/Passed 

Inside Nevada’s Wild Special Session: The Revolt, The Rumors & The $100M Bribe

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 overlapping special sessions — a Nevada first
• The film tax credit that refuses to die
• Housing mutiny
• SNAP + vaccine fixes
• Gaming companies getting everything (shocking, we know)