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Where did the records go? 🛑📱 Nebraska’s governor claims public phone records “don’t exist”—but transparency advocates aren’t buying it.

Big shoutout to Andrew Wegley and the team at Flatwater Free Press for breaking this massive story. We dig into the disappearing digital trail they uncovered and what this means for accountability in Lincoln.

What do you think is really going on here? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇

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Who is keeping track of the state’s business? In this episode, Dan dives deep into a new investigative report by Andrew Wegley and Flatwater Free Press on Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen’s controversial decision to refuse a state-issued phone. When public officials operate entirely on personal, un-loggable devices, public records laws are pushed to their limits.

We break down the ongoing transparency crisis, the legal loopholes being utilized, and what this means for accountability and the future of journalism in Nebraska.

If you care about government transparency, freedom of information, and state politics, make sure to like, comment with your thoughts below, and subscribe for more deep-dive political analysis.

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00:00 – Introduction: The Phone Call That Wasn’t Logged

02:15 – Governor Jim Pillen’s Device Policy Explained

05:00 – Why “Ghost Logs” Threaten Public Transparency

08:30 – The Legal Loophole: State vs. Personal Phones

10:45 – Summary & The Future of Public Records Accountability

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

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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/
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Anti-Monopolist running for Congress in Nebraska? | Independent Austin Ahlman

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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/
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Anti-Monopolist running for Congress in Nebraska? | Independent Austin Ahlman

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Robinette Farms co-owner Alex McKiernan joins the show to discuss local food systems, community-supported agriculture, and the challenges of building a more resilient food economy in Nebraska. We discuss why Nebraska imports much of the food it consumes despite being a leading agricultural state, the benefits of buying local food, and how farm-to-table relationships can strengthen both communities and public health. We also explore farm-to-school initiatives, the Mayor’s Local Food Challenge, food security, sustainable agriculture, and the work Robinette Farms is doing to connect consumers directly with Nebraska farmers and food producers.

Learn more about Robinette Farms at https://www.robinettefarms.com/
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Nebraska Public Media General Manager and CEO Stacey Decker joins the show to discuss the organization’s expansion into Omaha with a new radio station, its efforts to become a truly statewide media network, and the future of public broadcasting in Nebraska. We also discuss the closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the challenges facing local journalism, Nebraska’s growing news deserts, digital innovation in media, and the role public media plays in providing educational programming, government transparency, and trusted news coverage across the state.
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Political strategist, philanthropist, and author Luis Miranda Jr. joins the show to discuss his lifelong involvement in politics and civic engagement. Best known to many as the father of Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis shares the story behind his family’s journey from Puerto Rico to New York City, the origins of his son’s name, and how the success of Hamilton gave his family a larger platform for advocacy and philanthropy.

We also discuss the state of American democracy, political polarization, Latino representation in elected office, immigration reform, and Miranda’s recent visit to Nebraska to support congressional candidate Denise Powell.

*Episode recorded on April 30, 2026*
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