One-Minute Recess

Inside the Dems’ Shutdown Meltdown

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 just tanked their own momentum
* Schumer’s leadership flop (Harry Reid would *never*) * The SNAP benefits fight and why Nevada needs to step up
* CCEA’s wild endorsement of Lombardo
* Plus, some good news for the LGBTQ+ community and one perfect double-finger salute at Trump Catch the rant, the receipts, and the rage.

SNAP Crisis, Walmart Outrage & Trump’s Nuke Talk: Nevada’s Wild Week

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 for a potential special legislative session on SNAP relief.
🎧 Highlights:– 05:00 → The comment section meltdown– 20:00 → SNAP facts vs. internet fiction– 45:00 → Trump’s nuclear nonsense– 1:02:00 → Why Nevada’s done being the country’s test site
✔️ LINKS & SOURCES  • Official SNAP program info → https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program • SNAP work requirements explained → https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/work-requirements • Judges block SNAP cuts amid shutdown → https://www.govexec.com/management/2025/10/trump-administration-blocked-cutting-snap-benefits-two-judges-issue-orders/409242/ • Nevada benefit cuts: 50%+ reductions possible → https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/nevadans-can-expect-november-snap-benefits-but-with-cuts-of-50-or-more • Research: Why SNAP matters for health & economy → https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/what-is-snap-and-why-does-it-matter
• Nuke testing in Nevada → https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gzq2p0yk4o 
#NevadaPolitics #SNAP #Walmart #Trump #FoodDeserts #OneMinuteRecess #PoliticalPodcast #CurrentEvents

SNAP, WIC, and WTF: The Real Shutdown Story

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.
📰 Reporting & Fact Sources:
The Nevada Independent – https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/as-government-shutdown-drags-on-nevada-reps-sound-alarms-over-food-stamps-health-care-costs 
Food Research & Action Center: Project 2025 Analysis https://frac.org/blog/project-2025
Project 2025 (Heritage Foundation original) -- https://www.project2025.org/
Newsweek: Walmart to Lose Billions if SNAP Stops – https://www.newsweek.com/walmart-set-to-lose-billions-from-snap-benefits-stopping-in-november-10945862
🥫 Food Assistance & Local Help:
Three Square Food Bank (Southern NV) – https://www.threesquare.org/
Food Bank of Northern Nevada – https://fbnn.org/
Nevada 211 Resource Line – https://www.nevada211.org/
#NevadaPolitics #SNAPcuts #Project2025 #OneMinuteRecess #FoodAssistance

Nevada’s Cyber Mess, Trump’s Shutdown, and the Aces Save the Week

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 going up 26% (thanks, Trump!)
⚖️ The Supreme Court’s wild new weed-and-guns case
👑 The Aces save Nevada from total despair
🐕 Wednesday the dog steals the show
It’s sharp, furious, and somehow still hilarious.Grab your cafecito, touch grass, and join the One Minute Recess.
Links:
🗞️ Nevada Independent — Article on the September cyberattack and IFC funding
🗞️ Nevada Current — April’s article on Nevada Health Link premium increases (26% projected for 2026)
🗞️ Nevada Independent — Article on Lombardo’s $7.3M emergency SNAP/WIC funding
Report on Marco Rubio’s alleged betrayal of informants tied to El Salvador

We’re Tired, Caffeinated, and Still Mad

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 deported. ⚖️ Catherine Cortez Masto caves to the GOP — why?
🎤 And yes, Taylor Swift said it best: “Apathy is hot.” It’s your fast, funny, unfiltered look at Nevada politics — and the national dumpster fire.
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🎟️ Event link: Asian Lantern Festival @ CSN Las Vegas: https://www.asianlanternfestivallv.com/
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Public Lands, Cyber Hacks & Robo-Taxis: Nevada’s Wild Ride

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 & Resources:
📝 Submit your comment on Trump’s proposed rollback of conservation rules: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/11/2025-17537/rescission-of-conservation-and-landscape-health-rule
🌲 Volunteer with Friends of Nevada Wilderness: https://www.nevadawilderness.org 
 
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Nobody Deserves This — Yet It Happens Every Day

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?

Immigration Raids, Tylenol Lies, and a VERY special guest!

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.

Suck It Up, Buttercup: Nevada’s Messiest Session Yet

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 absurdity.
Smart, sharp, and sarcastic — this is your Nevada politics cheat sheet.

Season 2 Kickoff: Nevada’s Hot Mess Meets National Meltdown

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, funny, and a little furious, you’re in the right place.
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