Why Nevada Politicians Are Skipping Debates

Why Nevada Politicians Are Skipping Debates

From City Cast Las Vegas by City Cast

May 26, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of Nevada politicians skipping debates and using social media for campaigning.

As Nevada candidates increasingly skip debates and dodge traditional media interviews, are voters losing out on accountability? Host Jesse Merrick sits down with Nevada Independent reporter Tabitha Mueller to explore how social media has transformed political campaigning, allowing candidates to bypass journalists and deliver unfiltered messages directly to voters. They discuss whether this shift toward TikTok and Instagram is democratizing political communication or simply helping politicians avoid tough questions. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

People in this episode

Host: Jesse Merrick

Guest: Tabitha Mueller

Topics covered

  • political debates
  • media accountability
  • social media
  • political campaigning
  • voter engagement

Keywords

  • Nevada
  • politics
  • debates
  • social media
  • TikTok
  • Instagram
  • voters
  • accountability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nevada Independent, City Cast Las Vegas, City Cast

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