A podcast that lifts up, instead of tearing down.

Dan hosts a conversation with leaders from Braver Angels, a national movement working to depolarize politics by bringing conservatives, liberals, and independents together in civil dialogue. Guests include Charlyne Berens, UNL professor emeritus and author on Nebraska’s nonpartisan legislature; Allen Chlopek, Rural Health Programs Manager for Civic Nebraska; and Ron McFarland, Braver Angels’ Upper Midwest Regional Lead. Together, they explore Nebraska’s political identity, the impact of term limits, the challenges of social media, and how trust—not just data—is key to bridging divides.

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How to Bridge the Political Divide? w/ Braver Angels

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Is Medical MJ Legal in #Nebraska Yet? w/ Nebraskans for Medical MJ’s Crista Eggers 🌿⚕️

Full episode with Crista Eggers on The Dan Parsons Show: https://youtu.be/f8fY1doigKk

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Fan favorite Crista Eggers, Executive Director of Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, returns to discuss the legal and regulatory hurdles facing Nebraska’s new medical cannabis program following last year’s voter-approved initiatives. She provides updates on ongoing litigation, concerns with emergency regulations, and efforts to ensure access aligns with the law. In this episode, we also honor the life and advocacy of past guest on the show Sgt. Benjamin Marksmeier, a decorated veteran and tireless supporter of medical cannabis in Nebraska.

Ben, this episode is dedicated to you and all veterans whose lives could have been saved with this medicine 🕊️💚 Listen to our original interview with Ben Marksmeier: youtu.be/_ZDuECpWa_0

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Serious Update on Medical C*nnabis Policy in Nebraskans🌿⚕️

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Becky Gould, Executive Director of Nebraska Appleseed, joins the show to break down recent changes to federal programs like SNAP and Medicaid, the impact of immigration enforcement in Nebraska, and how state-level policy is shaping access to healthcare, food, and housing. She also shares Appleseed’s work in the legislature, including wins on benefit access and youth protections, and reflects on what sustained civic engagement can achieve.

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Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill v. Nebraska w/ Becky Gould, Nebraska Appleseed

#nebraska #lincoln #omaha #ICE #bigbeautifulbill #Trump #medicaid #SNAP #immigration

Impact of Medical Research Cuts in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill | UNMC Interim Chancellor Dr. Dele Davies

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Psychologist Dr. Trey Thompson returns to discuss the emotional toll of the recent devastating floods in Central Texas and how grief can quietly affect us all. He shares advice for recognizing stress, coping with collective trauma, and supporting mental health during crises. The conversation also explores the intersection of mental health and incarceration, and how recent policy shifts may deepen an already overwhelmed system.

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0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!
1:57 Dr. Trey Thompson
2:54 Texas Flooding Tragedy
18:20 Prison Overcrowding
30:52 Huskers
33:15 Thanks for Watching!

Coping with Tragedy After Texas Flooding Crisis w/ Psychologist Dr. Trey Thompson

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