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Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Lynn Walz takes the stage in Elkhorn to announce her running mate for Lieutenant Governor: Humboldt farmer and community leader Ben Steffen. Dan was on the ground for the announcement — and caught up with both candidates afterward for a few unscripted questions on agriculture, data centers, and the rural healthcare crisis.

Steffen shares his own story — four generations on the family dairy farm, decades of local service on the school board and county planning commission, and the effort that helped save his hometown nursing home from closing. Together, the two lay out the case against the current administration’s handling of the state budget, and take questions on the issues hitting Nebraska families hardest right now.

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0:00 The Announcement
0:00 Who is Ben Steffen
0:00 The Case Against the Current Administration
0:00 On the Road: Agriculture, Data Centers & Rural Health
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Is Nebraska’s election security about to change? Republican nominee for Secretary of State, Scott Petersen, is campaigning on ending vote-by-mail and turning Nebraska into a “MAGA state”—but 89% of Nebraskans say they feel the current system is already secure.

Here is a quick look at the race getting national attention.

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Dan Parsons breaks down the three biggest stories shaping Nebraska politics today in under three minutes.

In this episode:
Lincoln’s Charter Overhaul: Good Government Lincoln has submitted signatures to reshape city elections, sparking a major debate over voter eligibility and local governance.

The Secretary of State Race: We dive into the controversial campaign of Republican nominee Scott Petersen. We look at his calls to end vote-by-mail and his promise to turn Nebraska into a “MAGA state,” set against new polling that shows 89% of Nebraskans feel their elections are already secure.

Beyond the Headlines: Catch our new weekly feature on The Dan Parsons Show, Why It Matters, where we cut through the noise to explain the real-world impact of the headlines—starting with the debate over AI data centers.

Subscribe to the channel for daily, noise-free political analysis.

Watch our latest deep dive on AI data centers here: https://youtu.be/xQZ1GFr_Y_c

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Politics makes strange bedfellows—especially when big money and major economic deals are on the line in Nebraska! 🤝💰

When major economic interests take center stage, the usual partisan playbook gets thrown right out the window. Who is teaming up, and more importantly, what does this mean for the future of our state?

👇 What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments!

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In this episode of The Dan Parsons Show, we premier a new segment: “Why It Matters”. Every week, we’ll focus on one issue affecting Nebraska and go beyond the headlines—not to tell you what to think, but to give you the context you need to decide for yourself.

And first up – a deep dive into the growing debate over data centers in Nebraska. Is the promise of economic development worth the strain on our public power infrastructure?

Join Dan Parsons for a comprehensive analysis of the tension between rapid tech expansion and local resources. We unpack the real impact of tax incentives, the environmental footprint of these massive facilities, and the valid concerns being raised by communities across the state.

What you will learn in this video:

The clash between economic development and Nebraska’s public power grid.

How tax incentives are driving the data center boom.

The environmental impacts and community concerns you need to know about.

If you found this breakdown helpful, please like the video, share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe for more deep dives into the issues that matter most!

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Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg just made a major stop in Omaha to campaign for Democratic nominee Denise Powell in the highly contested NE-02 race.

We asked him: “What is the key for Powell to win over independents in this swing district?”

👇 Can Powell pull off a win in Omaha? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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