Curtis Blair and Nick Beam break down the real state of Las Vegas — beyond the Strip, beyond the headlines, and beyond the tourist narrative. From post-COVID fallout and declining tourism to rising prices, corporate greed, and shifting nightlife culture, they unpack why Vegas feels different, and where it’s actually headed.

⏱️ Chapter Markers

01:00 – Is Vegas Dying or Just Changing?

06:30 – Tourism Decline, Rising Costs & Corporate Greed

12:00 – Losing the Vegas Experience: Pricing, Nightlife & Culture

16:00 – Sports, Film & New Industries Shaping the City

20:00 – Locals vs. Tourists: Where Vegas Should Invest

24:00 – Building the Future of Las Vegas Beyond the Strip

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