The Dan Parsons Show

Dan Parsons
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Public relations expert and self-proclaimed “news junkie” Dan Parsons sits down with Nebraska’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.

  1. 3d ago

    Petition Fraud, the Governor’s Race, & Trouble for Nebraska Republicans

    Republican political strategist Ryan Horn joins the show to break down a fast-moving week in Nebraska politics. We discuss the Lincoln petition fraud investigation, Brett Lindstrom’s failed attempt to qualify for the governor’s race after fraudulent signatures were flagged, growing questions about quality control in petition campaigns, and what the shake-up means for Gov. Jim Pillen’s reelection prospects. Horn also weighs in on the Republican Party’s weakening advantage on the economy, inflation, tariffs, and whether Nebraska voters are starting to sour on the GOP brand. Read the Wall Street Journal: The Republican Party Is Losing Its Edge With Voters on the Economy - https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/the-republican-party-is-losing-its-edge-with-voters-on-the-economy-b2450a14 ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - https://patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Additional music provided by friend of the show Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, support them at: https://www.joshhoyer.com/ ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media: - TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow - Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow - Twitter - https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2 - Facebook - https://facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ On the go? Listen to the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at: https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ —Chapters— ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ #Nebraska #Omaha #NE02 #Congress #Election2026 #LincolnNE #JimPillen #BrettLindstrom #GOP Petition Fraud, the Governor’s Race, & Trouble for Nebraska Republicans | Ryan Horn Nebraska politics, Nebraska election 2026, Nebraska governor race, Jim Pillen, Brett Lindstrom, Ryan Horn, Dan Parsons Show, Good Government Lincoln, Lincoln petition scandal, Nebraska petition fraud, petition fraud investigation, Nebraska petitions, Nebraska Republican Party, Nebraska GOP, Republican Party, Donald Trump, Trump economy, tariffs, inflation, Nebraska elections, Lancaster County, Nebraska Secretary of State, Nebraska Attorney General, Lincoln Nebraska Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Petition Fraud, the Governor’s Race, & Trouble for Nebraska Republicans

  2. 5d ago

    Inside Nebraska's Giant Petition Scandal: Five Arrests, 13,000 Flagged Signatures

    Longtime political consultant Kate Wolfe joins the show to break down the alleged petition fraud tied to Good Government Lincoln’s failed city charter initiative effort. Drawing on her experience managing statewide petition campaigns, Wolfe explains how legitimate signature collection and verification should work, where she believes this effort may have broken down, and why the unusually high rejection rate raised immediate red flags. We also discuss paid and out-of-state circulators, Nebraska’s history of petition law changes, calls for new restrictions, and whether the current system actually failed... or worked exactly as intended.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - https://patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Additional music provided by friend of the show Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, support them at: https://www.joshhoyer.com/ ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media: - TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow - Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow - Twitter - https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2 - Facebook - https://facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ On the go? Listen to the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at: https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ —Chapters— ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ #Nebraska #Election2026 #NebraskaPolitics #LincolnNE #LancasterCounty #truecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Inside Nebraska's Giant Petition Scandal: Five Arrests, 13,000 Flagged Signatures

  3. Jul 14

    Is a Nonpartisan Governor Possible? Brett Lindstrom’s New Strategy

    The race for Nebraska Governor just shifted. Former State Senator Brett Lindstrom has officially launched a petition drive to qualify as a nonpartisan candidate for the November ballot. Is this the start of a formal campaign, or a strategic test of the electoral math? Back on April 29, we sat down with Lindstrom to discuss exactly this: the "path" for a nonpartisan run, the signature requirements, and the August 1 deadline. Today, he is taking the procedural steps he outlined to us on this program. In this episode, we break down what this development means for the broader political landscape in Nebraska: ● The Strategy: Why beginning the petition process is a test of political viability rather than an irrevocable commitment to stay in the race. ● The Math: How a three-way contest involving Governor Jim Pillen and Democratic nominee Lynne Walz changes the electoral map. ● The Message: Lindstrom’s appeal to voters tired of "political chaos" and his vision for stability and pragmatism. ● What’s Next: We track the progress of signature collection, fundraising, and the organization required for a statewide nonpartisan campaign. We aren't waiting for the press releases; we are having the conversations before the decisions become official. 🔔 Subscribe to The Dan Parsons Show for continued coverage as we track this petition effort and its impact on the race for Governor. #NebraskaPolitics #BrettLindstrom #NebraskaGovernor #Nonpartisan #DanParsonsShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is a Nonpartisan Governor Possible? Brett Lindstrom’s New Strategy

  4. Jul 8

    New Political Parties Trying to Tip Nebraska's Elections? | Danielle Conrad & Ryan Horn

    State Senator Danielle Conrad and GOP consultant Ryan Horn join the show to break down Nebraska’s chaotic post-primary political landscape. We discuss the emergence of new minor-party efforts, rumors of strategic ballot maneuvering, the state of the governor’s race, the possibility of independent candidates reshaping November, and what Bob Evnen’s primary loss could mean for the future of Nebraska election politics. ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - https://patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Additional music provided by friend of the show Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, support them at: https://www.joshhoyer.com/ ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media: - TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow - Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow - Twitter - https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2 - Facebook - https://facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ On the go? Listen to the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at: https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ —Chapters— ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ #Nebraska #Election2026 #Omaha #DanOsborn #PeteRicketts #JimPillen #LynnWalz New Political Parties Trying to Tip Nebraska's Elections? | Danielle Conrad & Ryan Horn Nebraska, Nebraska politics, Nebraska news, Dan Parsons Show, Danielle Conrad, Ryan Horn, Dan Parsons, Jim Pillen, Lynn Walz, Dan Osborn, Pete Ricketts, Brett Lindstrom, Bob Evnen, Sarah Slattery, Nebraska governor race, Nebraska Senate race, Secretary of State race, Working People Party, America First Party, Nebraska elections, political analysis, Nebraska Legislature, election 2026, Nebraska political podcast, Omaha, Lincoln Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    New Political Parties Trying to Tip Nebraska's Elections? | Danielle Conrad & Ryan Horn

  5. Jul 1

    Future of Omaha Power: Electric Rates, Data Centers & Clean Energy

    Mark Gudgel, candidate for the Omaha Public Power District Board in District 2, joins the show to discuss why public power matters and what’s at stake for OPPD customers. We talk about electric rates, data centers, renewable energy, grid reliability, the future of the North Omaha Power Station, climate change, and how board decisions shape affordability, economic development and Nebraska’s energy future.   Learn more about Gudgel's campaign at https://mark4oppd.com/ ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - https://patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Additional music provided by friend of the show Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, support them at: https://www.joshhoyer.com/ ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media: - TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow - Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow - Twitter - https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2 - Facebook - https://facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ On the go? Listen to the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at: https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ —Chapters— ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ #Nebraska #Election2026 #Omaha #OPPD #DataCenters #Climate Future of Omaha Power: Electric Rates, Data Centers & Clean Energy | Mark Gudgel Interview Nebraska, Omaha, OPPD, Omaha Public Power District, Mark Gudgel, Mark Gudgel OPPD, OPPD election, OPPD board, OPPD District 2, Nebraska politics, Omaha politics, Nebraska election, public power, electric rates, electricity, energy policy, renewable energy, solar energy, wind energy, nuclear energy, data centers, North Omaha Power Station, climate, infrastructure, utility bills, Nebraska news, Omaha news, Dan Parsons Show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Future of Omaha Power: Electric Rates, Data Centers & Clean Energy

  6. Jun 19

    The Race for Nebraska Attorney General Gets Interesting... | Jocelyn Brasher Interview

    Jocelyn Brasher, Democratic candidate for Nebraska Attorney General, joins the show to discuss her campaign against incumbent Mike Hilgers and her vision for the office. Brasher talks about her background as a former assistant attorney general, consumer protection attorney and prosecutor, while outlining her priorities on consumer rights, antitrust enforcement, medical cannabis, right-to-repair issues for farmers, and keeping the Attorney General’s Office focused on Nebraska rather than national partisan fights.   Learn more about Brasher's campaign at https://www.brasherforneag.com/ ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ This program is supported by Braver Angels, a bipartisan, non-profit citizens' movement dedicated to depolarizing American politics. To learn more, visit https://braverangels.org/ ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - https://patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Additional music provided by friend of the show Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, support them at: https://www.joshhoyer.com/ ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media: - TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow - Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow - Twitter - https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2 - Facebook - https://facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ On the go? Listen to the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at: https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ —Chapters— ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ #Nebraska #LincolnNE #Election2026 #NebraskaAG #MedicalCannabis   The Race for Nebraska Attorney General Gets Interesting... | Jocelyn Brasher Interview   Jocelyn Brasher, Nebraska Attorney General, Nebraska AG race, Nebraska politics, Mike Hilgers, Attorney General election, Nebraska Democrats, consumer protection, right to repair, John Deere, Nebraska farmers, medical marijuana Nebraska, medical cannabis Nebraska, marijuana legalization, Nebraska voters, Nebraska law, antitrust, consumer rights, Nebraska election 2026, Dan Parsons Show, Nebraska news, Omaha politics, Hilgers, Nebraska government, state politics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Race for Nebraska Attorney General Gets Interesting... | Jocelyn Brasher Interview

  7. Jun 17

    Can a Democrat Compete in Nebraska's Deep-Red 3rd District? | Becky Stille for Congress

    Becky Stille, Democratic candidate for Nebraska’s 3rd Congressional District, joins the show to discuss her campaign against longtime incumbent Rep. Adrian Smith. She shares why federal debates over tariffs, SNAP, health care and rural hospitals pushed her into the race, while also discussing her background as a single teen mom, the challenges facing working families and farmers, and her plan to travel the district by RV to hear directly from voters. Learn more about the Stille's campaign at https://www.beckystille2026.com/ ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - https://patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Additional music provided by friend of the show Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, support them at: https://www.joshhoyer.com/ ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media: - TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow - Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow - Twitter - https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2 - Facebook - https://facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ On the go? Listen to the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at: https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ —Chapters— ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ #Nebraska #LincolnNE #Election2026 #NE03 #SNAP #Agriculture Anti-Monopolist running for Congress in Nebraska? | Independent Austin Ahlman Becky Stille, Becky Stille for Congress, Nebraska 3rd District, NE03, Nebraska politics, Adrian Smith, Nebraska congressional race, rural Nebraska, farm policy, agriculture, tariffs, SNAP benefits, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act, rural hospitals, rural healthcare, working families, South Sioux City, Democratic candidate, Congress, federal budget, property taxes, Nebraska Democrats, healthcare policy, farming, Dan Parsons Show, political podcast, Nebraska news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Can a Democrat Compete in Nebraska's Deep-Red 3rd District? | Becky Stille for Congress

  8. Jun 12

    ANTI-MONOPOLIST running for Congress in Nebraska? | Independent Austin Ahlman

    Austin Ahlman, an independent candidate for Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District, joins the show to discuss his late entry into the race against Republican incumbent Mike Flood and Democratic nominee Chris Bachemeyer. Ahlman shares the personal family tragedy that motivated his campaign, explains why he believes independent candidates can break through in Nebraska politics, and outlines his views on monopolies, artificial intelligence, housing, and U.S. foreign policy. We also discuss ballot access, the growing dissatisfaction with the two-party system, and whether a new independent movement is beginning to take shape in Nebraska. Learn more about the Ahlman's campaign at https://www.ahlmanfornebraska.com/ ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - https://patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Additional music provided by friend of the show Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, support them at: https://www.joshhoyer.com/ ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media: - TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow - Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow - Twitter - https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2 - Facebook - https://facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ On the go? Listen to the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at: https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ —Chapters— ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ #Nebraska #LincolnNE #Election2026 #NE01 #AI #independent Anti-Monopolist running for Congress in Nebraska? | Independent Austin Ahlman Austin Ahlman, Austin Ahlman for Congress, Nebraska 1st District, Nebraska First District, NE01, Nebraska politics, Nebraska election, Mike Flood, Chris Bachemeyer, independent candidate, independent politics, third party politics, Dan Osborn, Nebraska independents, congressional race, Congress election, AI policy, artificial intelligence, big tech, monopoly power, antitrust, Open Markets Institute, Middle East policy, foreign policy, Nebraska voters, Dan Parsons Show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    ANTI-MONOPOLIST running for Congress in Nebraska? | Independent Austin Ahlman
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Public relations expert and self-proclaimed “news junkie” Dan Parsons sits down with Nebraska’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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  • Creator
    Dan Parsons
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    182
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Parsons PR
  • Show Website
    The Dan Parsons Show

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