A podcast that lifts up, instead of tearing down.

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

Full Interview with Dr. Davies on The Dan Parsons Show: https://youtu.be/BHtRBUeypgg

#Nebraska #omaha #lincoln #UNMC #Trump #BigBeautifulBill

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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Gen-Z Candidate Jayden Speed, 20, is running for a DEEP RED seat in the Nebraska Legislature

Full interview with Jayden Speed on The Dan Parsons Show: https://youtu.be/98ZT9U_cC7o

#Nebraska #Lincoln #Election2026 #casscounty #shorts #shortsfeed

Jayden Speed, candidate for Nebraska Legislature District 2, joins the show to discuss his campaign, political upbringing, and views on key issues like property taxes, school funding, and supporting working families. Speed also reflects on his early activism, including organizing a successful school board recall, and shares his vision for a more civil, solutions-focused Unicameral.

For more information on Jayden Speed’s campaign for legislature, visit: https://www.speedfornebraska.com/

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0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!
2:03 Jayden Speed
6:14 Catalyst
9:00 School Board Recall
12:22 Legislative District 2
14:13 How to Win
16:15 Property Taxes
19:20 Schools & Working Class Families
23:12 Political Rancor
26:09 Thanks for Watching!

The Gen-Z Candidate Running in a DEEP Red District | Jayden Speed for Nebraska Legislature

#nebraska #lincoln #omaha #legislature #workingfamilies #schoolboard #nehawka #propertytax

Dr. Dele Davies, Interim Chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), joins the show to discuss the impact of proposed NIH funding cuts, vaccine hesitancy amid rising measles cases, and the future of healthcare workforce development in Nebraska. He also shares updates on major UNMC initiatives, including Project Health, rural medical training expansions, and Omaha’s new innovation district.

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How will Funding Cuts Impact Nebraska Medicine? w/ Chancellor Dr. Dele Davies

#nebraska #omaha #lincoln #UNMC #Medical #medicine #bigbeautifulbill