Sticky Note Conversations

In this  episode of Sticky Note Conversations, host Erika Washington and Derek Washington record from the new West Las Vegas Library podcast room, discuss Dr. Ruby Duncan’s legacy and her emphasis on voting, and review Nevada’s recent primary election. They criticize campaign misinformation and union political tactics—particularly around efforts to unseat incumbents over opposition to the film tax credit bill—arguing these moves fueled racialized dynamics and community backlash. They highlight low turnout (about 21% of active registered voters), discuss close and notable races (including Jovan Jackson’s decisive win and Howard Watts’ tight contest), and note strong performances by several progressive candidates. They also address concerns about closed primaries for nonpartisan voters and discuss issues shaping future elections, including organizing outreach to independents and the impact of Israel politics on young voters ahead of 2028.
  • (00:00) - Intro & West Las Vegas Library
  • (02:43) - Tribute to Dr. Ruby Duncan
  • (07:10) - 2024 NV Primary Overview & Union Influence
  • (11:32) - Union Bullying & the Film Tax Credit Bill
  • (16:30) - Race, Black Seats & Electoral Representation
  • (26:37) - Jovan Jackson & Howard Watts Races
  • (30:06) - Progressive Wins & Gen Z Energy
  • (35:21) - Voter Turnout Numbers
  • (38:33) - Race-by-Race Breakdown
  • (57:55) - Open Primaries & Independent Voters
  • (59:20) - Looking Ahead to 2028
  • (01:02:47) - 2028 Presidential Contenders
  • (01:09:03) - Remembering Miss Ruby

Creators and Guests

Producer
Erika Washington
Composer
Wil Black

What is Sticky Note Conversations?

To keep my thoughts in order and my to-do lists remotely manageable I create arrays of sticky notes on my desk and wall. New idea? Stick note! Someone I want to meet with? Sticky Note! Need to remember to pay a parking ticket? Write it on a sticky note. Over the course of the last year, I have wanted to create a podcast that allowed me to dive deep into conversations with interesting people.. I wanted to have real conversations that were more than sound bites or regurgitated talking points about fluffy topics. My hope is that each episode feels like old friends catching up. Revealing great information but also humanity, struggle, victory, joy, grief, and possibly, a flicker of transcendence.

I hope you will enjoy these as much as I do creating them.
Join me here every Saturday as I pull a new sticky note off my desk.