A Democratic Socialist Running for City Council in Lincoln, Nebraska? | Rene Carrillo

Election Coverage 2025 on The Dan Parsons Show!

In this episode, Dan speaks with Lincoln City Council candidate Rene Carillo—a community activist, organizer, and union leader with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 265. Running for office for the first time after a decade of local activism, Carillo discusses his background, union roots, key issues facing the city, the ‘Lincoln On The Move’ quarter-cent sales tax, his connection to the Lincoln chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), and more.

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0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!
2:22 Why Run?
3:50 Dan’s 4, Your 1
8:58 Biggest Issue Facing Lincoln – Question from Civic Nebraska & Flatwater Free Press
10:33 Lincoln’s Economy – Question from Civic Nebraska & Flatwater Free Press
12:02 Lincoln On The Move – Question from Civic Nebraska & Flatwater Free Press
16:24 Elevator Speech
20:35 Energy
23:09 Thanks for Watching!

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Why the Broadway Musical SUFFS Is More Important Than Ever

Why the Broadway Musical SUFFS Is More Important Than Ever

Broadway actor Marya Grandy and the Lied Center’s Executive Director Bill Stephan join the show to discuss Suffs, the Tony Award-winning musical about the women who fought for the right to vote. We explore the overlooked history behind the suffrage movement, the show’s modern political resonance, and why its message about activism, democracy, and persistence still feels urgent today.

Suffs will play May 5-10, 2026, at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, find ticket information at liedcenter.org
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