The Dan Parsons Show

In this weekend update, Dan recaps his exchange with Nebraska 2nd District Congressman Don Bacon (R) during a digital press conference on Thursday, April 10. Dan asks Bacon whether he’s concerned about the international erosion of trust in the U.S. amid President Trump’s reversal on Ukraine and sweeping tariffs. Bacon also weighs in on the odds of his bill — which would give Congress more authority over tariff policy — coming up for a vote.

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Chapters

0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!

1:21 Loss of Trust

5:19 The Trade Review Act of 2025

6:42 Thanks for Watching!

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In this episode, Dan speaks with Nancy Petitto, Executive Director of Civic Nebraska — a statewide nonprofit working to build a more modern and robust democracy for all Nebraskans. Petitto reacts to Lincoln’s relatively low voter turnout in the recent primary election, discusses the Civic Nebraska & Flatwater Free Press voter guide, shares ways to boost civic engagement, and more.

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Chapters

0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!

1:00 Nancy Petitto

7:06 Dan's 4, Your 1

14:20 Voter Guide

22:49 Lincoln's City Primary

26:24 Unicameral

30:59 Civic Saturday

32:46 Thanks for Watching!

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In this episode, Dan speaks with Nebraska Farmers Union President John Hansen. Hansen shares his take on President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy, its impact on Nebraska agriculture, and responds to comments from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, and more.

For more information on Jerry Shoecraft and his campaign, visit https://citizensforshoecraft.com/

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Chapters

0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!

2:00 Dan's 4, Your 1

6:34 Bona Fides

9:59 What is Trump Doing?

13:23 Howard Lutnick

16:47 Nebraska AG

20:59 Brooke Rollins

28:35 Potash

31:18 Congress

34:00 Thanks for Watching!

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Election Coverage 2025 on The Dan Parsons Show!

In this episode, Dan speaks with Jerry Shoecraft — a former at-large Lincoln City Council member in the 1990s and a UNL basketball standout in the late '70s — who’s running again for an at-large seat in 2025. Shoecraft answers questions from Civic Nebraska and Flatwater Free Press, weighs in on the 'Lincoln On The Move' quarter-cent sales tax, discusses challenges facing a growing city, makes his pitch to voters, and more.

For more information on Jerry Shoecraft and his campaign, visit https://citizensforshoecraft.com/

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Chapters

0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!

2:35 How has Lincoln Changed

3:38 Dan's 4, Your 1

9:10 Lincoln's Biggest Issue

11:08 Lincoln On The Move

12:43 Lincoln's Economy 

17:31 Elevator Speech

19:32 Thanks for Watching!

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Election Coverage 2025 on The Dan Parsons Show!

In this episode, Dan welcomes back Bennie Shobe, the incumbent Lincoln City Councilman seeking a third term. Shobe answers questions from Civic Nebraska and Flatwater Free Press, weighs in on the 'Lincoln On The Move' quarter-cent sales tax, explains the council’s updated ordinance on dangerous driving, makes his pitch to voters, and more.

For more information on Bennie Shobe and his reelection campaign, visit https://bennieforlnk.com/

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Chapters

0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!

3:53 Dan's 4, Your 1

11:37 Lincoln's Biggest Issue

13:31 Lincoln's Economy 

15:33 Lincoln On The Move

19:05 Elevator Speech

20:34 Dangerous Driving

22:30 Thanks for Watching!

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In this episode, Dan catches up with Matt Wynn, the Executive Director of the Nebraska Journalism Trust, which launched and funds Nebraska's first non-profit news organization 'Flatwater Free Press.' Wynn gives his take on the state of journalism, the chaos in Washington, President Donald Trump limiting journalist from press briefings, Omaha 2025 Primary results, the Flatwater Free Press voter guide, and more.  

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Chapters

0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!

2:51 Dan's 4, Your 1

9:30 State of Journalism

14:00 Washington Chaos

17:30 Trump's Briefing Room

22:00 Flatwater Free Press Voter Guide

26:00 Omaha Primary Election Results

28:22 Thanks for Watching!

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Election Coverage 2025 on The Dan Parsons Show!

In this episode, Dan speaks with City Councilwoman Sändra Washington, the at-large incumbent chair for the city. Washington was first appointed to the council in 2019 and reelected in 2021, and now is vying for a second full term. Washington shares her background, her biggest accomplishments, the biggest issues facing Lincoln, a defense of the 'Lincoln On The Move' quarter-cent sales tax, and more.

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Chapters

0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!

1:37 Biggest Accomplishments

3:25 Dan's 4, Your 1

9:10 Lincoln's Biggest Issue

14:30 Lincoln's Economy

19:02 Lincoln On The Move

23:13 Elevator Speech

25:45 Thanks for Watching!

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Election Coverage 2025 on The Dan Parsons Show!

In this episode, Dan speaks with Lincoln City Council candidate Rene Carillo—a community activist, organizer, and union leader with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 265. Running for office for the first time after a decade of local activism, Carillo discusses his background, union roots, key issues facing the city, the 'Lincoln On The Move' quarter-cent sales tax, his connection to the Lincoln chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), and more.

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Chapters

0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!

2:22 Why Run?

3:50 Dan's 4, Your 1

8:58 Biggest Issue Facing Lincoln - Question from Civic Nebraska & Flatwater Free Press

10:33 Lincoln's Economy - Question from Civic Nebraska & Flatwater Free Press

12:02 Lincoln On The Move - Question from Civic Nebraska & Flatwater Free Press

16:24 Elevator Speech

20:35 Energy

23:09 Thanks for Watching!

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Election Coverage 2025 on The Dan Parsons Show!

In this episode, Dan speaks with Lincoln City Council candidate Stan Parker, a former Nebraska Husker football player, founder of MyBridge Radio, and leadership coach. This is Parker's second run for political office, after challenging Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird in 2023. Parker shares his roots in non-profit service, the biggest issues facing the city, his take on the continuation of the 'Lincoln On The Move' quarter-cent sales tax increase, what it's like running in a hyper polarized time, and more.

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Chapters

0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!

2:35 Why Serve?

3:41 Dan's 4, Your 1

8:56 Biggest Issue Facing Lincoln - Question from Civic Nebraska & Flatwater Free Press

11:18 Lincoln's Economy - Question from Civic Nebraska & Flatwater Free Press

16:53 Lincoln On The Move - Question from Civic Nebraska & Flatwater Free Press

21:35 Patreon Question

24:20 Elevator Speech

28:10 Thanks for Watching!

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