{"podcast":{"title":"Digital Social Hour","slug":"digital-social-hour-6161133","podcast_index_feed_id":6161133,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/gVWKQwJq","website_url":"https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/96a10b54-3566-4ae1-87fd-fd8bff7bd182/715b32cf-a932-44ce-be6a-786731c62380/3000x3000/whatsapp_image_2026_03_18_at_125501_pm.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Sean Kelly","episode_count":200,"summary":"Step into the world of unfiltered conversations with Digital Social Hour, the podcast where host Sean Kelly dives deep with some of the world's most controversial and thought-provoking figures. From trailblazing entrepreneurs to polarizing cultural icons, no topic is off-limits as Sean explores the stories, challenges, and triumphs that define their lives. Get ready for bold questions, unexpected insights, and raw, authentic dialogue that challenges conventional thinking. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or just want to hear what others are too afraid to say, Digital Social Hour delivers the conversations that others won’t.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T00:18:27.334680+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/digital-social-hour-6161133"},"episode":{"title":"What’s Actually Going Wrong in Las Vegas? | Manny Kess | #2112","slug":"what-s-actually-going-wrong-in-las-vegas-manny-kess-2112","published_at":"2026-08-20T16:55:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/digital-social-hour-6161133/what-s-actually-going-wrong-in-las-vegas-manny-kess-2112","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/digital-social-hour-6161133","url":"https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/https://pdcn.co/e/podgo.simplecastaudio.com/3cc8a577-57bc-473b-8cc8-358a1c940782/episodes/d35d52b9-73e7-4d86-b907-9c98e9c0fa0a/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3cc8a577-57bc-473b-8cc8-358a1c940782&awEpisodeId=d35d52b9-73e7-4d86-b907-9c98e9c0fa0a&feed=gVWKQwJq","summary":"Las Vegas is growing, getting richer, and attracting massive investments. So why are so many locals feeling like the city is getting worse? In this Digital Social Hour episode, Sean Kelly sits down with Manny Kess, Las Vegas entrepreneur and political candidate, to discuss why he decided to enter politics, what he believes is going wrong in Clark County, and why local elections matter more than most people realize. Manny explains how the COVID shutdowns pushed him toward politics after watching businesses lose their ability to operate overnight. From there, he breaks down Vegas' rising cost of living, expensive hotels and nightlife, F1 traffic, major stadium projects, gas taxes, crime, homelessness, public schools, and why he believes the city needs to diversify beyond gaming and hospitality. They also debate the growth of AI data centers and their impact on Nevada's water and electricity, whether massive corporate tax incentives actually create enough jobs, and why residents should demand a clear return whenever public resources are used to attract private businesses. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Why Manny Kess Entered Politics 00:01:08 – COVID Changed Everything 00:02:32 – Is Las Vegas Dying? 00:04:30 – F1, Stadiums, and Vegas Traffic 00:08:16 – Vegas Needs More Than Casinos 00:11:41 – AI Data Centers and Nevada Water 00:17:32 – Why Living in Vegas Got Expensive 00:20:19 – Crime, Homelessness, and Local Government 00:32:56 – The Best Hotels in Las Vegas 00:38:20 – Losing Everything and Rebuilding 00:42:28 – Why Manny Is Running for Office 00:45:27 – Why Local Elections Matter 00:50:25 – California Politics Moving to Nevada 00:51:51 – Stop Voting Based on Party 00:54:38 – Who Should Be Allowed to Run? WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 🎰 Why Manny believes Vegas isn't dying, but its business m…","meta_description":"Las Vegas is growing, getting richer, and attracting massive investments. So why are so many locals feeling like the city is getting worse? In this Digita…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3391,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/digital-social-hour-6161133/episodes/what-s-actually-going-wrong-in-las-vegas-manny-kess-2112/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/digital-social-hour-6161133/what-s-actually-going-wrong-in-las-vegas-manny-kess-2112.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}