The Dan Parsons Show

The Dan Parsons Show

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The Dan Parsons Show episodes

  • Dennis Crawford & Dr. Laura Crawford
    In 1968, Nebraska was a battleground in the presidential primary between Robert F. Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy. In their new book, Dennis Crawford and Dr. Laura Crawford tell the story of a presidential candidate who championed the idea of helping the poor and underprivileged.

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    33 min
  • Heather Nelson - Poll the Vote

    Dan interviews Heather Nelson, the founder of Poll the Vote, a new nonpartisan, civic engagement platform designed to connect voters w/their elected officials. 



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    33 min
  • Colby Coash - Running Naked

    Dan talks with former Nebraska State Senator, Colby Coash about his new book "Running Naked". They discuss insights into Colby’s life, particularly the conflicting emotions experienced by young people growing up in small towns like Bassett, Nebraska, located on the edge of the Sandhills in north-central Nebraska. 




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    42 min
  • Thanksgiving Special Episode
    Dan welcomes an all-star lineup of past guests and "Friends of Dan" who share messages of gratitude during this week of Thanksgiving.

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    11 min
  • Dr. Laura Ebke - Join or Die
    Dan and former Neb. State Senator Dr. Laura Ebke discuss "Join or Die," a new documentary about America's civic unraveling. The film follows legendary social scientist Robert Putnam and his groundbreaking book, "Bowling Alone."

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    33 min
  • Dan's Story/Finding Common Ground
    One week after the election, Dan talks about his political origin story as a 10-year old political nerd and the pain of losing something of value. He discusses how we can find common ground while still holding those in power to account - lifting up instead of tearing down - truth over tribalism.

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    11 min
  • Dr. Trey Thompson - Election anxiety
    It's (finally) Election Day! And Dan is joined by Dr. Trey - Dr. Russel Thompson (Trey), a licensed psychologist and the clinic director at Mission Psychology in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Trey is also Dan's (slightly) younger brother. Turns out democrats, republicans and independents go to therapy and everyone is anxious about the election.

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    29 min
  • New Polling: Osborn vs Fischer
    A special Saturday edition. Dan gives an update on new polling in the most surprising Senate race in America - Dan Osborn vs. Deb Fischer. Dan also let's the audience know his plans for Election Day - stay tuned for a big announcement!

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    7 min
  • Dave Bundy, Editor - Lincoln Journal Star
    Just days before the election, Dan interviews Dave Bundy, Editor of the Lincoln Journal Star. The discussion focuses on the role of newspapers in elections, particularly in light of the recent decision by the Washington Post and LA Times not to endorse a presidential candidate. Dan aims to gain insights into the LJS endorsement process and explore the broader implications of these decisions for the media's role in shaping public opinion.

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    35 min
  • One Week to Go!
    Exactly one week to go before the election Dan is joined by Dan Osborn, Independent U.S. Senate candidate running against incumbent Republican Senator Deb Fischer in what has become THE most watched Senate race in America. Dan also talks to pollster Celinda Lake and Lancaster County Election Commissioner, Todd Wiltgen.

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    10 min

About The Dan Parsons Show

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Public relations expert and self-proclaimed “news junkie” Dan Parsons sits down with Nebraska’s top newsmakers and community leaders to discuss the most important issues impacting our state.…