EPISODE · Feb 18, 2025 · 52 MIN
Unmasking Power: John L. Smith on the Stories That Shaped Nevada
from The Middle Ground · host Tom Letizia
On today’s Middle Ground, we welcome John L. Smith, a journalist and author who has spent decades uncovering the truth about Nevada’s most powerful figures. From casino moguls to politicians and organized crime, Smith has reported on the key players who have shaped the state—often at great personal risk. His books, Sharks in the Desert and Running Scared, provide an inside look at figures like Steve Wynn, Harry Reid, and Oscar Goodman.We’ll discuss his biggest stories, the evolution of journalism, and how the media landscape is changing in an era of digital disruption.
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On today’s Middle Ground, we welcome John L. Smith, a journalist and author who has spent decades uncovering the truth about Nevada’s most powerful figures. From casino moguls to politicians and organized crime, Smith has reported on the key players who have shaped the state—often at great personal risk. His books, Sharks in the Desert and Running Scared, provide an inside look at figures like Steve Wynn, Harry Reid, and Oscar Goodman. We’ll discuss his biggest stories, the evolution of journ...
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