The Dan Parsons Show

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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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

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Psychologist Dr. Trey Thompson returns to The Dan Parsons Show 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

#nebraska #lincoln #omaha #texas #texasfloods #prison #ICE #bigbeautifulbill

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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

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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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0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!

1:23 Dr. Dele Davies

2:45 Being Interim Chancellor of UNMC

5:37 Measles

10:20 NIH Cuts

19:36 UNMC Projects

30:27 Thanks for Watching!

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

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

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Immigration attorney Allison Heimes of Lincoln joins The Dan Parsons Show to discuss the recent ICE raid in Omaha, how enforcement actions affect families and communities, and the broader challenges of U.S. immigration policy. She explains how systems like E-Verify work, why employer accountability is complicated, and what role Congress should play in real reform.

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0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show

1:22 Allison Heimes

2:23 Omaha ICE Raid

6:08 2018 v. 2025

7:20 E-verify

12:43 Trump

15:13 Disturbing KTLA Video

22:51 Congress

25:51 Hope

29:53 Thanks for Watching!

Immigration Lawyer Dissects ICE Raid in Omaha, Nebraska 

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In this episode, we speak with Bob Krist—a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, former Nebraska State Senator for Legislative District 10, and past Democratic Gubernatorial candidate. Krist shares his military background, his experiences in the Air Force, and his views on the current political climate involving the U.S. and Iran.

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0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!

1:17 Bob Krist

11:51 U.S. Bombs Iran

17:27 Congress

19:34 Trump Administration

24:50 Thanks for Watching!

Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Reacts to Trump v. Iran | Bob Krist

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In this episode, we welcome back Laura Ebke — former Nebraska State Senator and current Senior Fellow at the think-tank, The Platte Institute. Ebke shares her take on the week’s headlines and the 2025 legislative session, including the nationwide “NO KINGS” protests, the tragic attack in Minnesota that left one lawmaker dead and another hospitalized, the recent ICE raid that struck South Omaha, and more.

Follow Ms. Ebke's Substack 'Musings From The Porch' a:t https://musingsfromtheporch.substack.com/

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0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!

1:14 Laura Ebke 

2:53 NO KINGS

9:12 Tragedy in Minnesota

14:14 ICE Deportations

21:10 2025 Legislative Session

26:33 Platte Institute

27:37 Thanks for Watching!

NO KINGS, ICE Raids, and Political Violence w/ Laura Ebke

#nebraska #omaha #lincoln #Trump #ICE #nokings #Minnesota #protests

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ELECTION COVERAGE 2026: In this episode, Former Nebraska State Senator Patty Pansing Brooks joins to discuss her recently announced campaign to return to the state legislature representing District 28. She gives her insights into the recent 'NO KINGS' protests which swept the nation last weekend, touches on the rise of political violence in regards to the June 15th assassination of a Minnesota state representative, gives her take on the results of the 2025 Legislative Session, and more. 

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0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!

1:22 Patty Pansing Brooks

2:25 NO KINGS

5:56 Tragedy in Minnesota

11:13 Why Run?

14:50 Key Issues

16:08 2025 Legislative Session

19:39 Campaign

22:41 Thanks for Watching!

"Getting Back in the Ring": Patty Pansing Brooks Running to Return to Nebraska Legislature

#nebraska #lincoln #neleg #election2026 #nokings #nokingsprotest #minnesota #legislature 

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