Mayor Shelley Berkley: A Candid Conversation on Leadership, Las Vegas, and the Road Ahead

Today on The Middle Ground, Tom Letizia welcomed a very special guest — Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley — for an in-depth, wide-ranging conversation about her first year in office, the state of the city, and her remarkable career in public service.Mayor Berkley reflected on her decades of leadership, from serving Nevada in Congress to guiding Touro University as CEO, and now leading Las Vegas through one of the most dynamic periods in the city’s history. She discussed public safety, affordable housing, the homelessness challenge, and the importance of strong collaboration with Metro and regional partners.Tom, Russell and Mayor Berkley also explored the differences between serving as a Member of Congress and serving as mayor, how she handles today’s polarized political environment, and why the role of mayor allows her to have a direct, immediate impact on people’s lives.It was a thoughtful, personal, and forward-looking conversation — including moments reflecting on a decades-long friendship and what it means to serve the community you love.A terrific show, now streaming everywhere you get your podcasts.