S6 Ep32: Weekend Nevada - Live & Local - 4/25/2026 Hour 3

In the final hour of 'Weekend Nevada - Live & Local,' host John Potter delivers a passionate, opinionated commentary on a range of local and national issues, blending humor, nostalgia, and sharp political critique. He opens with a fiery take on a May Day protest in Reno calling for police defunding and reduced business activity, which he dismisses as extreme left-wing activism that undermines local economy and civic responsibility. Potter then turns to Senator Catherine Cortez Masto’s push to block presidential signatures on commemorative coins, mocking it as a trivial distraction from pressing issues like immigration and data centers. He critiques the media’s habit of referring to President Trump as 'Trump' rather than 'President Trump,' calling it disrespectful to the office. A heartfelt segment on the 'Code of the West' features a letter from real estate agent Jim Valentine, urging newcomers to embrace Nevada’s values of courtesy, respect, and environmental stewardship. Potter laments the loss of 100 farms in Nevada over one year, blaming solar development, urban sprawl, and government incentives. He draws a provocative analogy between government growth and cancer, warning of unsustainable fiscal expansion. The episode closes with a reflective camping trip narrative, a personal meditation on nature, and a humorous yet sincere endorsement of practical gifts—pocket knives, backpacks, hiking boots, and bird books—as symbols of self-reliance and connection to the outdoors.