This week, Dave and Ed tackle all things politics in Reno and nationally. This week, the pair record the show in front of a live audience. Tune in!
Show 10 Talking Politics with a Live Audience
Only Days to Go — Tune In!
On this weeks Kings of Reno, Ed and Dave talk about Reno politicians before the election. We also analyze more Trump nonsense and talk about the importance of keeping your sense of humor during these times. Dave shares his latest analysis.
Ed’s Ballot Choices
I’ve decided to share my own ballot picks. The top of the races, up and down, I’m voting straight Democrat this year. IF you have a race for senate and assembly, I urge straight D in your district. This is a time to repudiate the Republicans embrace of Donald Trump and vote straight democracy in every race.
My specific ballot:
Senate: Jacky Rosen
Governor: Steve Sisolak
LT Gov. Kate Marshall
Assessor Chip Evans
Treasurer Matt Buehler
Recorder Kylie Work
Treasurer Matthew Buehler
Public Administrator Verita Black Prothro
Supreme Court
C – Elissa Cadish
F – Abbi Silver
G – Lidia Stiglich
Family Court 2
Dixie Grossman
Sheriff Heidi Howe
Mayor Hillary Shieve
Questions
1 – Strong No
2 – Yes
3 – Strong No
4 – Going no, but not strong.
5 – STRONG Yes
6 – Yes
If you want to chat about it, or I missed someone, send an email.
Reno politics, Dennis Hof, Judges and Steve Funk
This week on Kings of Reno, Ed and Dave welcome their first guest, longtime Reno fixture in radio and the music scene, Steve Funk. This week, the Kings cover the upcoming election on a local level. They finally get around to talking about their judicial picks and of course, always talk Trump. Funk talks about his piece in the Reno News and Review, and Dave shares his latest Facebook rant. Tune in!
The Supreme Court Mess — Things in Reno
On this week’s podcast, Ed and Dave can’t get enough of the Kavanaugh mess. Tune in on Soundcloud this week, as we try ever newer ways to deliver this Podcast direct to you.
Talking Trump and Why “Kings of Reno”
In this week’s podcast, Ed and Dave talk about the name of the podcast and preview the politics of the upcoming election, including Donald Trump.
Kings of Reno on John McCain and on the Housing Crisis Ten Years Later
On this week’s Kings of Reno podcast, Edwin and Dave talk about the passing of John McCain. We also wax depressed about the 2008 housing collapse. Also listen in for our guest for the whole show, RobRoy McCandless, the official show fact checker.
Stay to the end, for our recurring segment. “Fuck that Guy.” This is podcast two, of a recurring series right out of Reno.
Kings of Reno — First Podcast
This is the new home of the Kings of Reno Podcast. Check often for he latest. This week featuring Edwin Lyngar and Dave Mulligan. Check out our various work, and find Dave on Facebook! Careful, he bites.
From the RGJ: The right wing may have stolen the Supreme Court, but liberals won the culture war
My latest piece on the RGJ is up. Here is an excerpt, below. I’m already hearing from a lot of people who thought the piece captured some hope in an otherwise hopeless time.
The right wing may have stolen the Supreme Court, but liberals won the culture war: Lyngar
Things seem bleak today, but I feel hopeful. Donald Trump’s latest right-wing pick for the Supreme Court likely will be confirmed, pushing America’s highest court far to the right of American public opinion and good taste. By vast margins, Americans support the rights of women, minorities, immigrants and the LGBTQ community. Despite the conservative tilt of our corrupt and broken government, the culture war is over and liberals have won … CONTINUE
Latest piece in the RGJ — Latino Culture is Nevada
Check out my last article on the RGJ. This one is on immigration, the issue of our moment. I got a lot of good feedback on this, and I think we’re going to see a whole lot more movement and energy from people defending Latinos in Nevada.
