Nevada’s Political Crossroads: Sam Shad on the Special Session, Film Tax, and the 2026 Election Landscape

On this episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show, host Tom Letizia sits down with Nevada broadcasting legend Sam Shad, host of Nevada Newsmakers and one of the state’s most respected political voices.Together, they explore the high-stakes Legislative Special Session and the growing debate over Nevada’s film tax credit proposal — a billion-dollar question that could reshape the state’s economic future. Sam shares his insider perspective on how the issue is playing out behind the scenes in Carson City, and what it reveals about leadership, lobbying, and the balance between growth and fiscal responsibility.Then, Tom and Sam turn their focus to the 2026 Nevada elections — from the governor’s race to key statewide and legislative contests — breaking down who’s rising, who’s vulnerable, and what issues will define the next political cycle.It’s a candid, informed, and wide-ranging conversation between two of Nevada’s most experienced broadcasters, offering insight you won’t hear anywhere else.