Drive Time Nebraska

Doug is joined by Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen. The Governor shares his thoughts about what happened with LB 388 (property tax relief) getting shot down in the final hours of the 2024 legislative session. A bill that is his top priority for the state. He also shares his take on how the overall session went.

Doug talks with State Board of Education Member Kirk Penner. Kirk shares his perspective on boys & transgender youth in sports, locker rooms and bathrooms, sexually explicit books in schools, critical race theory, progress of the St Board of Education as they lead our school districts and kiddos around the state, and more.

Doug talks with Cybersecurity Expert Triston Lawson about the cybersecurity issues negatively impacting each of us, plus he reveals what he feels is the biggest threat to you and your family.

Doug discusses financial fraud and welcomes Lincoln Police Department Officer Jason Hellmuth.

For more information to apply to become an officer with LPD, go to joinlpd.com. For general information about LPD, go to lincoln.ne.gov/police.

Tribute to Officer Bartlett. Doug welcomes Nebraska State Treasurer Tom Briese, and has a candid conversation about property tax relief, over $250,000,000 of unclaimed funds and how to find out if you are owed anything from the state, and more...

A wrap up of the week on Drive Time Nebraska.

Doug welcomes national economist Jerry Robinson to talk about how inflation is impacting us all. Plus he gives tips on how to handle personal finance, increase your income and investing tips.

Doug and Dr. Gausman discuss the impact of the pandemic, boys and transgender youth in sports, restrooms, and locker rooms. Along with the policy of sexually explicit books in libraries.

With the uptick with violent crimes in Lincoln over the last few months, Doug has a conversation with Councilman Tom Duden about public safety and cyber security.

Inaugural episode of Drive Time Nebraska. Host Doug Fitzgerald shares his vision for the show, and welcomes his first guest, State Senator Mike McDonnell!