Drive Time Nebraska

Doug is joined by Matt Anderson from the Branched Oak Observatory to get an update on their fall events, including their 10th Annual Fall StarBQ September 28th.

https://branchedoakobservatory.com/

Doug & Wyatt open up the Talk & Text Line at 402-479-1400 for our listeners to share what’s on their minds. They discuss the 2nd assassination attempt on Trump, “The Pink Postcard” from the Lincoln Public Schools proposed property tax increase, city parking taxes, and more.

Doug welcomes Lincoln Police Chief Michon Morrow to the show for LPD’s regular check-in on DTN. Chief Morrow shares about LPD’s leadership growth this year, how the Department is prepared to handle school violence threats, what they are doing to keep our students and teachers safe, and recruitment opportunities available for anyone looking to join LPD.

https://joinlpd.com

Doug is honored to have Suicide Prevention Warrior, Co-Creator of 988 & America’s Resilience Expert Kristen Christy on the show. Kristen shares her story of turning a devastating pain into a powerful purpose. Kristen lost her husband to suicide, had a son that suicide tried its best to take his life, and another son who ran away and has never been seen since because of the devastation of suicide. Now Kristen travels around the world speaking at military bases and civilian groups about mental health and suicide prevention. She's given more than 350 presentations to more than 400,000 people. Saving lives and transforming mindsets globally. She also diligently worked to get legislation passed for the creation of the National Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lifeline - 988.

www.kristenchristycares.com

Doug welcomes Phil Nickerson to the show. Phil is a Vietnam Vet who served our country for 21 years. Phil sent me a very unique song that he wrote about the Nebraska Football Team that he created thru AI. And it’s great. He shares why he wrote the song and his future plans.

Doug welcomes a great friend of the show, Jason Steiner from HEROSTOCK. He shares about this year’s event Sept. 13 & 14 in Ashland, NE. HEROSTOCK is a non-profit that supports Veterans, First Responders, Law Enforcement, and Gold Star families with amazing events across the state and country.

www.hearostock.org

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Doug is joined by State Board of Education Candidate Liz Davids. Liz shares her priorities for running, which include: fiscal accountability, continued student development, teacher support, and more.

https://www.lizfornebraska.com

Doug & Wyatt open up the Talk & Text Line at 402-479-1400 for our listeners to share what’s on their minds. They discuss “The Pink Postcard” from the Lincoln Public Schools proposed property tax increase, Vivek Ramaswamy’s 10 Truths, recent violence in Lincoln, and more.

Doug is honored to have a once-in-a-lifetime interview with grammy award winning writer and artist Jim Peterik, founder of the band Survivor. You may not recognize his name, but you will recognize his voice and music. Jim wrote and performed songs like: Eye of the Tiger (from Rocky 3), Burning Heart (Rocky 4), The Search Is Over, High On You, and I Can’t Hold Back. Jim also co-wrote 38 Special's platinum hits “Hold On Loosely”, “Caught Up In You”, “Wild-Eyed Southern Boys”, “Fantasy Girl”, and “Rockin’ Into The Night”. Along with songs with Sammy Hagar, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the Beach Boys … Sit back and enjoy!

https://jimpeterik.com

Jack fills in for Doug and talks about the hot topics of the day (Husker Sports, News, …). PLUS, he will have your chance to win with Fantasy Huskers. Join the conversation by calling or texting the Hunt Irrigation Talk & Text Line at 402-479-1400.