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

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...

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

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...

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Trump Speech Ignites Nebraska SOS Race!

Trump Speech Ignites Nebraska SOS Race!

Is Nebraska’s election security about to change? Republican nominee for Secretary of State, Scott Petersen, is campaigning on ending vote-by-mail and turning Nebraska into a “MAGA state”—but 89% of Nebraskans say they feel the current system is already secure.

Here is a quick look at the race getting national attention.

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Nebraska in 3: Lincoln Charter Shakeup & High-Stakes Secretary of State Race

Nebraska in 3: Lincoln Charter Shakeup & High-Stakes Secretary of State Race

Dan Parsons breaks down the three biggest stories shaping Nebraska politics today in under three minutes.

In this episode:
Lincoln’s Charter Overhaul: Good Government Lincoln has submitted signatures to reshape city elections, sparking a major debate over voter eligibility and local governance.

The Secretary of State Race: We dive into the controversial campaign of Republican nominee Scott Petersen. We look at his calls to end vote-by-mail and his promise to turn Nebraska into a “MAGA state,” set against new polling that shows 89% of Nebraskans feel their elections are already secure.

Beyond the Headlines: Catch our new weekly feature on The Dan Parsons Show, Why It Matters, where we cut through the noise to explain the real-world impact of the headlines—starting with the debate over AI data centers.

Subscribe to the channel for daily, noise-free political analysis.

Watch our latest deep dive on AI data centers here: https://youtu.be/xQZ1GFr_Y_c

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Politics makes strange bedfellows—especially when big money is on the line. 🤝💰

Politics makes strange bedfellows—especially when big money is on the line. 🤝💰

Politics makes strange bedfellows—especially when big money and major economic deals are on the line in Nebraska! 🤝💰

When major economic interests take center stage, the usual partisan playbook gets thrown right out the window. Who is teaming up, and more importantly, what does this mean for the future of our state?

👇 What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments!

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#Nebraska #NebraskaPolitics #EconomicDevelopment #Bipartisanship #TheDanParsonsShow #Shorts #LincolnNE #Omaha

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The Great Data Center Debate: Are They Actually Good for Nebraska?

The Great Data Center Debate: Are They Actually Good for Nebraska?

In this episode of The Dan Parsons Show, we premier a new segment: “Why It Matters”. Every week, we’ll focus on one issue affecting Nebraska and go beyond the headlines—not to tell you what to think, but to give you the context you need to decide for yourself.

And first up – a deep dive into the growing debate over data centers in Nebraska. Is the promise of economic development worth the strain on our public power infrastructure?

Join Dan Parsons for a comprehensive analysis of the tension between rapid tech expansion and local resources. We unpack the real impact of tax incentives, the environmental footprint of these massive facilities, and the valid concerns being raised by communities across the state.

What you will learn in this video:

The clash between economic development and Nebraska’s public power grid.

How tax incentives are driving the data center boom.

The environmental impacts and community concerns you need to know about.

If you found this breakdown helpful, please like the video, share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe for more deep dives into the issues that matter most!

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Pete Buttigieg on Winning Independents in Omaha 🛑

Pete Buttigieg on Winning Independents in Omaha 🛑

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg just made a major stop in Omaha to campaign for Democratic nominee Denise Powell in the highly contested NE-02 race.

We asked him: “What is the key for Powell to win over independents in this swing district?”

👇 Can Powell pull off a win in Omaha? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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#Omaha #nebraska #PeteButtigieg #DenisePowell #NE02 #Election2026 #TheDanParsonsShow #Shorts #NebraskaPolitics

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Pete Buttigieg Campaigns for Denise Powell in Omaha, Nebraska

Pete Buttigieg Campaigns for Denise Powell in Omaha, Nebraska

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Omaha to campaign for Democratic congressional candidate Denise Powell in Nebraska’s closely watched 2nd Congressional District. Buttigieg argued the race is winnable for Democrats, criticized Republican nominee Brinker Harding’s alignment with House Republicans, and urged supporters to organize ahead of November. Powell also addressed supporters, outlining her campaign priorities on health care, affordability, education and workers’ rights before introducing Buttigieg.

For more information on Powell’s campaign, visit: https://deniseforcongress.org/
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Pete Buttigieg Campaigns for Denise Powell in Omaha

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