S6 Ep35: Weekend Nevada - Live & Local - 5/9/2026 Hour 2

In the second hour of 'Weekend Nevada - Live & Local,' host John Potter interviews Ken Gray, a Republican candidate running for Nevada Assembly District 39, who is making a comeback after serving two terms and taking a brief White House appointment working with veterans. Gray shares personal motivations for returning, including a family crisis involving his adopted brother's mental health and the emotional toll of the D.C. experience. He emphasizes his conservative credentials, military background as a 26-year Air Force Chief Master Sergeant, and commitment to public service. Gray criticizes his opponent, Blaine Osborne, a recently appointed Republican, for lacking district experience and being too easily swayed by political pressure, particularly regarding a controversial Hollywood tax credit bill. He outlines his legislative priorities: a DMV bill to end driver’s license issuance to undocumented immigrants and a voter registration reform bill to fix flawed motor voter systems. Gray also praises fellow candidate Brianna Cowan, a Navy veteran, as a strong alternative if he is not elected. The segment closes with a strong public service message on swim safety, highlighting recent rescues on the Truckee River and urging boaters to wear life jackets, even if not legally required. The conversation transitions into broader commentary on the sudden collapse of Spirit Airlines, with analysis of political finger-pointing between Democrats and Republicans over the failed JetBlue merger, and reflections on the changing landscape of air travel and the value of skilled pilots in Northern Nevada.