Government Shutdown vs. Nebraska w/ Dr. Rebecca Firestone, OpenSky Policy Institute

The federal government is shutdown. In this episode, we welcome Dr. Rebecca Firestone, Executive Director of the Lincoln-based non-profit think-tank OpenSky Policy Institute, to help us breakdown the impact on Nebraska—including layoffs, SNAP benefits, rural hospitals, ACA tax credits, and more.
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—Chapters—
0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!
1:57 Dr. Rebecca Firestone & OpenSky Policy Institute
4:19 Government Shutdown
8:57 Congress
11:19 Impact on Nebraska
15:47 ACA Tax Credits
19:00 Nebraska’s Delegation
20:02 Healthcare for Undocumented Immigrants?
23:41 Rural Healthcare
26:56 End in Sight?
28:06 Nebraska Legislature 2026
31:48 Thanks for Watching!
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Is military policy being driven by faith? In this episode, we dive deep into the complex intersection of Christian nationalism within the U.S. military and the contrasting calls for global peace from the Vatican.

Host Dan Parsons analyzes the tension between modern military strategy and religious doctrine, specifically looking at **Pope Leo’s legacy** of peace versus the rising influence of nationalist ideologies in the Pentagon.

The Rise of Christian Nationalism: How religious identity is shaping current military policy.
The Vatican’s Stance: A look back at Pope Leo’s calls for peace and how they clash with modern-day hawks.
Faith vs. Force: Can religious values and national security ever truly be separated?
Analysis of Current Events: Real-world implications of these shifting dynamics in 2026.
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**0:00** – Hook: The Collision of Faith and Firepower
**1:30** – Defining Christian Nationalism in the Pentagon
**3:15** – Pope Leo’s Call for Peace: An Overlooked Legacy
**5:00** – Case Studies: Policy vs. Prayer
**6:15** – Final Thoughts: The Future of Global Stability

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