The Dan Parsons Show

A podcast that lifts up, instead of tearing down.

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.

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The Dan Parsons Show Harris/Trump debate w/Ryan Horn

The Dan Parsons Show Harris/Trump debate w/Ryan Horn

The day after the first ever debate between Vice President Harris and Former President Donald Trump, Dan chats with "friend of the pod" Ryan Horn. With offices in Washington, D.C. and Omaha, Nebraska, Ryan is a respected GOP political consultant specializing in award-winning media ads. Ryan's fast paced analysis of the debate is insightful and unfiltered (no radio censors). Dan and Ryan disagree on the impact Taylor Swift will have on the race. It's hilarious. Don't miss this one. Hosted on...

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The Dan Parsons Show EXCLUSIVE – Bennie Shobe, Lincoln City Councilmember, Announces Reelection Campaign

The Dan Parsons Show EXCLUSIVE – Bennie Shobe, Lincoln City Councilmember, Announces Reelection Campaign

In an exclusive announcement, two-term Lincoln City Councilmember Bennie Shobe reveals his plans to run for reelection in Spring 2025. Dan talks with Councilmember Shobe about his background, accomplishments and goals for a 3rd term on the Council. They discuss the city's growth, initiatives for workforce development and plans for the future of the city. There are three City Council seats up for election in 2025. The Primary is April 8 and the General election will be held on Tuesday, May 6,...

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The Dan Parsons Show Boise Intercity Trip, Jason Ball, Mayor Leirion, Cong. Flood

The Dan Parsons Show Boise Intercity Trip, Jason Ball, Mayor Leirion, Cong. Flood

This summer, business, political and community leaders from Lincoln, Nebraska went on an intercity trip to Boise, Idaho. Host Dan Parsons visits with Lincoln Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Ball, along with Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Congressman Mike Flood about the trip. They discuss how Boise and Lincoln share opportunities and challenges related to job growth, workforce, housing and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Dan Parsons Show Community Advocate & Journalist Randy Bretz Interviews Dan

The Dan Parsons Show Community Advocate & Journalist Randy Bretz Interviews Dan

In the premiere episode of The Dan Parsons Show, host Dan Parsons is interviewed by community advocate and journalist, Randy Bretz. They discuss Dan's background, what motivates him and why he wanted to start the show. Dan hopes the show will inform and entertain listeners and encourage them to be more engaged in their community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Dan Parsons Show The Dan Parsons Show Trailer

The Dan Parsons Show The Dan Parsons Show Trailer

Hey there Nebraska! I'm Dan Parsons, host of The Dan Parsons Show, a new podcast where I sit down with the top newsmakers and thought leaders from across our great state. I'm a small business owner in Lincoln, NE, with a background in public relations. My goal with this podcast is to lift up great local journalism, and build common ground with folks. We'll talk to entrepreneurs, change makers, hard workers, and artists about their life and times in Nebraska. My mission is to focus on lifting...

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The Dan Parsons Show Harris/Trump debate w/Ryan Horn

The Dan Parsons Show Harris/Trump debate w/Ryan Horn

The day after the first ever debate between Vice President Harris and Former President Donald Trump, Dan chats with "friend of the pod" Ryan Horn. With offices in Washington, D.C. and Omaha, Nebraska, Ryan is a respected GOP political consultant specializing in award-winning media ads. Ryan's fast paced analysis of the debate is insightful and unfiltered (no radio censors). Dan and Ryan disagree on the impact Taylor Swift will have on the race. It's hilarious. Don't miss this one. Hosted on...

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The Dan Parsons Show EXCLUSIVE – Bennie Shobe, Lincoln City Councilmember, Announces Reelection Campaign

The Dan Parsons Show EXCLUSIVE – Bennie Shobe, Lincoln City Councilmember, Announces Reelection Campaign

In an exclusive announcement, two-term Lincoln City Councilmember Bennie Shobe reveals his plans to run for reelection in Spring 2025. Dan talks with Councilmember Shobe about his background, accomplishments and goals for a 3rd term on the Council. They discuss the city's growth, initiatives for workforce development and plans for the future of the city. There are three City Council seats up for election in 2025. The Primary is April 8 and the General election will be held on Tuesday, May 6,...

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The Dan Parsons Show Boise Intercity Trip, Jason Ball, Mayor Leirion, Cong. Flood

The Dan Parsons Show Boise Intercity Trip, Jason Ball, Mayor Leirion, Cong. Flood

This summer, business, political and community leaders from Lincoln, Nebraska went on an intercity trip to Boise, Idaho. Host Dan Parsons visits with Lincoln Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Ball, along with Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Congressman Mike Flood about the trip. They discuss how Boise and Lincoln share opportunities and challenges related to job growth, workforce, housing and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Dan Parsons Show Community Advocate & Journalist Randy Bretz Interviews Dan

The Dan Parsons Show Community Advocate & Journalist Randy Bretz Interviews Dan

In the premiere episode of The Dan Parsons Show, host Dan Parsons is interviewed by community advocate and journalist, Randy Bretz. They discuss Dan's background, what motivates him and why he wanted to start the show. Dan hopes the show will inform and entertain listeners and encourage them to be more engaged in their community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Dan Parsons Show The Dan Parsons Show Trailer

The Dan Parsons Show The Dan Parsons Show Trailer

Hey there Nebraska! I'm Dan Parsons, host of The Dan Parsons Show, a new podcast where I sit down with the top newsmakers and thought leaders from across our great state. I'm a small business owner in Lincoln, NE, with a background in public relations. My goal with this podcast is to lift up great local journalism, and build common ground with folks. We'll talk to entrepreneurs, change makers, hard workers, and artists about their life and times in Nebraska. My mission is to focus on lifting...

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Is Hemp Really Getting Banned? Here’s the Truth.

Is Hemp Really Getting Banned? Here’s the Truth.

Entrepreneur and hemp-industry leader Tina Jones joins the show to break down misconceptions about the federal government’s new hemp provisions and why they won’t destroy Nebraska’s industrial hemp industry. Jones explains how the 2018 Farm Bill sparked the rise of CBD and intoxicating hemp products, why Congress is now moving to restrict them, and how this shift could actually accelerate growth in non-consumable hemp sectors. She also highlights Nebraska’s emerging decortication facility near McCook, the surge in demand for hemp-based construction materials like hemp-lime and hempcrete, and her new collaboration with the UNL College of Architecture to teach the next generation of natural-building innovators.
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This show is also brought to you by the Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), creating a brighter future for horse racing in Nebraska. Learn more at: http://www.nebraskahorsemen.com

If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, help is available. Call 1-833-BETOVER (238-6837) or visit https://problemgambling.nebraska.gov/
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‘Dove Caucus’: The Secret Push for ‘Biblical Values’ in Nebraska

‘Dove Caucus’: The Secret Push for ‘Biblical Values’ in Nebraska

Nebraska state government reporter Andrew Wegley of the Lincoln Journal Star joins the show to break down his scoop on the “Dove Caucus” memo, staff-driven efforts to push biblical values legislation, and what it all means for the independence of the Unicameral. Wegley also looks ahead to Nebraska’s high-stakes 2026 races (CD2, governor, and U.S. Senate), talks about the medical marijuana fight and partisan pressure at the Capitol, and shares why he’s leaving the Journal Star to join nonprofit newsroom Flatwater Free Press.

Read Andrew’s story: https://journalstar.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_37e90820-9d0d-4b69-a48f-f87e5e850a38.html

Follow Andrew’s work at https://flatwaterfreepress.org
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Additional music provided by friend of the show Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, support them at: https://www.joshhoyer.com/
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Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media:
– TikTok – https://tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow
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– Twitter [NOT calling it ‘X’] -https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2
– Facebook – https://facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow
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This show is also brought to you by the Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), creating a brighter future for horse racing in Nebraska. Learn more at: http://www.nebraskahorsemen.com

If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, help is available. Call 1-833-BETOVER (238-6837) or visit https://problemgambling.nebraska.gov/
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‘Dove Caucus’: The Secret Push for ‘Biblical Values’ in Nebraska

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The Epstein Story Everyone Is Ignoring: The Victims

The Epstein Story Everyone Is Ignoring: The Victims

Alex Pecoraro, prevention strategist with the Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, joins the show to break down the survivor-centered realities behind the Epstein case and the patterns of grooming, coercion, and silence that advocates see every day. Pecoraro also discusses Nebraska’s rates of sexual and domestic violence, the barriers survivors face when seeking help, and how communities can build safer, trauma-informed environments across the state.

If you or anyone you know needs help, there are resources available:

RAINN – they have an online chat and a phone line that is accessible 24/7
https://www.RAINN.org
1-800-656-4673

The Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence – https://www.nebraskacoalition.org/get_help/

Statistics – https://www.nebraskacoalition.org/Get_Informed/

Nebraska Coalition Socials
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/neb.coalition
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/neb.coalition/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/neb-coalition/
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Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon – https://patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow
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Additional music provided by friend of the show Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, support them at: https://www.joshhoyer.com/
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Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media:
– TikTok – https://tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow
– Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow
– Twitter [NOT calling it ‘X’] -https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2
– Facebook – https://facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow
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This show is also brought to you by the Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), creating a brighter future for horse racing in Nebraska. Learn more at: http://www.nebraskahorsemen.com

If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, help is available. Call 1-833-BETOVER (238-6837) or visit https://problemgambling.nebraska.gov/
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The Epstein Story Everyone Is Ignoring: The Victims

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