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The Dan Parsons Show

Public relations expert and self-proclaimed “news junkie” Dan Parsons sits down withNebraska’s top newsmakers and community leaders to discuss the most important issues impacting our state. Featuring two episodes weekly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:30

The Neurosurgeon Running for NU Board of Regents

The Dan Parsons Show ·

2026/02/06

Dr. Jeremy Hosein, a Lincoln neurosurgeon and candidate for the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, joins the show to discuss the challenges facing higher education in the state, including budget pressures, workforce shortages, and Nebraska’s ongoing brain drain concerns. Hosine outlines his view that the university must better demonstrate its value to lawmakers and communities while preparing students for an AI-driven economy. He also discusses talent recruitment, partnerships with

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22:05

Former Senator DEBUNKS the Nebraska "Budget Crisis"

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2026/02/04

Former Nebraska State Senator John Stinner joins the show to discuss his recent Nebraska Examiner column challenging claims that the state is facing a true budget crisis. A former chair of the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee, Stenner breaks down why the projected $472 million shortfall is not a revenue problem, but the result of policy choices, heavy reliance on one-time money, and the removal of long-standing fiscal guardrails. He also walks through how transfers, tax cuts, shrinking

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35:29

REPORT: Nebraska Governor Tied to Questionable $2.5M...

The Dan Parsons Show ·

2026/01/30

Nebraska Examiner Editor-in-Chief Aaron Sanderford joins the show to discuss a new audit questioning a $2.5 million no-bid contract approved by Gov. Jim Pillen’s administration. Sanderford explains what the audit found, how the process broke down, and why the central question is no longer who steered the contract... but why? He also discusses other recent reporting from the Examiner, including the historic resignation of former Sen. Dan McKeonand the shifting political landscape ahead of 2026.Read

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27:06

Nebraska Congressional Candidate Calls for...

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2026/01/28

Chris Backemeyer, a former State Department diplomat and candidate for Congress in Nebraska’s 1st District, joins the show to discuss the recent killing of VA ICU nurse Alex Pretti during an ICE operation in Minneapolis and what Congress should do in response. Backemeyer outlines his concerns about executive overreach, the role of congressional oversight, and how U.S. foreign policy decisions are affecting trust abroad and families here in Nebraska.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of

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18:06

Rep. Bacon: Military Action in Greenland Would Be...

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2026/01/22

Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) returns to the show to break down President Trump’s speech from Davos, including controversial comments about Greenland, NATO, and the use of military force against U.S. allies. Bacon also discusses the constitutional limits of presidential power, Congress’s role on tariffs, rising tensions with Europe, and the latest developments in Ukraine as the war with Russia continues.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon -

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23:03

Nebraska LD2 Race HEATING UP | Caitlin Knutson for...

The Dan Parsons Show ·

2026/01/21

Caitlin Knutson, a special education teacher andcandidate for Nebraska Legislature District 2, joins the show as the 2026 election season gets underway.Knutson discusses why she decided to run, what she’s hearing from voters across eastern Lincoln and Cass County, and how issues like property taxes, education funding, and government accountability are shaping the race.For more information on Knutson, visithttps://www.knutsonforlegislature.com/⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’

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38:14

The Mysterious Death of a Teen at Pillen Family Farms

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2026/01/16

Investigative journalist Yanqi Xu of Flatwater Free Press joins the show to discuss her latest reporting on the unresolved death of 17-year-old Zach Panther at a hog farm owned by the family of Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen. Yanqi explains how she approached the investigation alongside the New York Times, the obstacles she encountered, and what the case reveals about workplace safety, government oversight, and accountability journalism in Nebraska.Read the full

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31:29

Foster Kids are Facing CRISIS in Nebraska

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2025/12/23

Leigh Esau, founder of the Foster Care Closet of Nebraska, joins the show to discuss the loss of state funding for her organization and what it means for children entering Nebraska’s foster care system. Esau explains how the Foster Care Closet works to restore dignity and choice for youth in crisis, and why meeting basic needs in the first hours of foster care can shape a child’s entire experience.Learn more or support the Foster Care Closet: https://fostercarecloset.org/Thumbnail Photo: Rebecca

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28:45

Race for Nebraska Governor Officially Begins?

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2025/12/17

Former Nebraska State Senator Lynne Walz joins the show to discuss her newly formed exploratory committee and the statewide listening tour that could lead to a 2026 run for governor. Walz reflects on what she heard from voters across Nebraska, including concerns about education funding, property taxes, agriculture, health care, and the state’s looming budget deficit. She also talks about her background as an educator, her bipartisan leadership in the Legislature, and why she believes Nebraska needs

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29:51

Nebraska Lawmaker BLOCKED From Visiting ICE Prison in...

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2025/12/10

Nebraska State Senator Machaela Cavanaugh joins the show to discuss being twice denied entry to the ICE detention facility in McCook... despite state law granting legislators access to correctional facilities at any time. Cavanaughoutlines what happened during her attempted visit, why she believes the governor’s administration is obstructing legislative oversight, and what this means for transparency, detainee treatment, and the separation of powers in Nebraska government. She also weighs in on the

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29:47

Alleged War-Crimes & Slurs From Trump Admin

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2025/12/04

Former Nebraska State Senator and retired Air Force Lt. Col. Bob Krist returns to the show with blunt, unfiltered insight into two major unfolding stories: the alleged war-crime controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Trump’s use of a slur targeting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Krist also weighs in on Nebraska’s 2026 governor’s race, the persistent rumors around Gov. Jim Pillen, and why he believes Former State Senator Lynn Walz could change election if she jumps

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31:31

Is Hemp Really Getting Banned? Here’s the Truth.

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2025/11/27

Entrepreneur and hemp-industry leader Tina Jones joins the show to break down misconceptions about the federal government’s new hemp provisions and why they won’t destroy Nebraska’s industrial hemp industry. Jones explains how the 2018 Farm Bill sparked the rise of CBD and intoxicating hemp products, why Congress is now moving to restrict them, and how this shift could actually accelerate growth in non-consumable hemp sectors. She also highlights Nebraska’s emerging decortication facility near

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41:21

'Dove Caucus': The Secret Push for 'Biblical Values'...

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2025/11/25

Nebraska state government reporter Andrew Wegley of the Lincoln Journal Star joins the show to break down his scoop on the “Dove Caucus” memo, staff-driven efforts to push biblical values legislation, and what it all means for the independence of the Unicameral. Wegley also looks ahead to Nebraska’s high-stakes 2026 races (CD2, governor, and U.S. Senate), talks about the medical marijuana fight and partisan pressure at the Capitol, and shares why he’s leaving the Journal Star to join nonprofit

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36:32

The Epstein Story Everyone Is Ignoring: The Victims

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2025/11/20

Alex Pecoraro, prevention strategist with the Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, joins the show to break down the survivor-centered realities behind the Epstein case and the patterns of grooming, coercion, and silence that advocates see every day. Pecoraro also discusses Nebraska’s rates of sexual and domestic violence, the barriers survivors face when seeking help, and how communities can build safer, trauma-informed environments across the state.If you or anyone you know needs

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35:04

Nebraska Rancher CALLS OUT Trump’s Beef Policy

The Dan Parsons Show ·

2025/11/14

Nebraska rancher, entrepreneur, and former U.S. Senate candidate Jim Jenkins joins the show to talk about the ripple effects of federal trade, tariff, and immigration policies on the state’s agriculture and economy. Jenkins also weighs in on the Trump administration’s recent decision to import beef from Argentina, the role of immigrants in Nebraska’s workforce, and how partisanship is reshaping politics in the Cornhusker State.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon -

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31:29

Independent Candidate SHAKES UP Competitive Nebraska...

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2025/11/12

Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek, independent candidate for District 4 in the Nebraska Legislature, joins the show to discuss her campaign and mission to restore nonpartisan leadership in the Unicameral. Maxwell-Ostdiek shares what she learned from her 2022 race, discusses how she plans to address the state’s $451 million budget shortfall, the ongoing SNAP funding crisis, and the legislature’s failure to uphold voter-approved ballot initiatives like medical cannabis reform.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Support the show by

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29:47

Government Shutdown vs. Omaha

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2025/11/10

Former state senator and current Omaha Chamber CEO Heath Mello joins the show to discuss how the federal government shutdown is impacting Omaha’s economy, Eppley Airfield, and local businesses. Mello also weighs in on deep budget cuts facing the University of Nebraska, the Chamber’s new “Omaha Competes” initiative, and how brain drain, workforce development, and public policy will shape Nebraska’s economic future.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon -

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35:04

Nebraska Lawmaker Tells Colleague to RESIGN Amidst...

The Dan Parsons Show ·

2025/11/06

Nebraska State Sen. George Dungan (District 26) joins the show to discuss the growing controversy surrounding Sen. Dan McEwen, the state’s ballooning $451 million budget shortfall, and his push for more equitable tax policy. Dungan also weighs in on Nebraska’s redistricting process amid national partisan map wars, defends voter-approved ballot initiatives, and outlines his priorities as he seeks re-election in 2026.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon -

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25:26

Why Omaha Mayor John Ewing Rejected a Ban on Homeless...

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2025/11/04

Omaha Mayor John Ewing returns to the show to discuss his administration’s compassionate approach to addressing homelessness following the City Council’s rejection of a public encampment ban. Ewing also outlines Omaha’s response to the federal government shutdown and SNAP benefit delays, weighs in on the North Omaha OPPD plant legal debacle, and reflects on the city’s growing excitement for the Malcolm X redevelopment project.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon -

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22:20

EXCLUSIVE: Omaha Tribe Faces State Retaliation Over...

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2025/10/31

Attorney General John Cartier of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska joins the show with breaking news the tribe says no other outlet has yet covered. Cartier details how the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office abruptly withdrew from ongoing negotiations over a tribal tobacco-tax compact—just hours before the tribe’s first Cannabis Commission meeting—after learning of the tribe’s plan to enter the state’s newly legalized medical-cannabis industry. He calls the move “retaliation” against the tribe for

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