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/

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

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