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CD1 Democratic primary candidates Eric Moyer and Chris Backemeyer join the show for a head-to-head forum ahead of the May 12 election. The two candidates outline competing approaches on health care, including Medicare for All versus strengthening the Affordable Care Act, and debate how to address rising costs for working families. We also discuss global instability and its impact on Nebraska agriculture and energy, along with each candidate’s strategy for closing the district’s Republican voting gap and taking on incumbent Congressman Mike Flood in November.

For more information on Moyer, visit https://www.ericmoyerforcongress.com/

For more information on Backemeyer, visit https://backnebraska.com/ 

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Democratic congressional candidate Melanie Williams joins the show to discuss her run in Nebraska’s 2nd District primary. She outlines her background in activism, her identification as a democratic socialist, and her push for policies like Medicare for All and tuition-free college. We also discuss divisions within the Democratic Party, campaign strategy in a crowded primary field, and her views on U.S. foreign policy, including conflicts in the Middle East and Palestinian sovereignty.

For more information on Williams, visit https://melaniewilliamsforcongress.com/

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Former Nebraska state senator Brett Lindstrom joins the show to discuss his potential independent run for governor this year against incumbent Jim Pillen and Lynne Walz. He explains his reasons for dropping from the CD2 race earlier this year and his Republican to nonpartisan switch shortly after. We also discuss the polarization of the political landscape, voter frustration and the upward trend of independent campaigns.

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Broadway actor Marya Grandy and the Lied Center’s Executive Director Bill Stephan join the show to discuss Suffs, the Tony Award-winning musical about the women who fought for the right to vote. We explore the overlooked history behind the suffrage movement, the show’s modern political resonance, and why its message about activism, democracy, and persistence still feels urgent today.

Suffs will play May 5-10, 2026, at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, find ticket information at liedcenter.org

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While attending the Nebraska Farmers Union convention in Norfolk we ran into Congressional District 1 candidate, Eric Moyer while on the campaign trail. Sitting down with him for a spontaneous interview we discussed his thoughts on incumbent Mike Flood and his hopes for winning this race.

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⦁ His plan to build up Nebraska as a major exporter of renewal energy

⦁ The universal problems affecting both rural and urban communities

⦁ Challenges facing rural healthcare facilities

⦁ Public disenchantment against Replubican dominance

➤ Check out Dan on the Road: youtube.com/watch?v=L8TMNn9fDcI

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0:00 - Welcome to the Dan Parsons Show

2:05 - Why Eric Moyer is in Norfolk

2:30 - Problems across rural and urban communities

3:41 - Challenges facing rural healthcare

4:44 - Pushback against Republicans

6:19 - Mike Flood pushing the can down the road

7:26 - Democratic opponent, Chris Backemeyer

8:23 - Nebraska's potential as a green energy exporter

9:27 - Thanks for watching

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Attorney and hemp industry advocate Christine Nannen and chemistry professor Dr. Andrea Holmes join the show to discuss the growing legal and political battles surrounding hemp-derived products in Nebraska and across the country. Our conversation dives into the science behind cannabinoids, the controversy over “synthetic” compounds, and the regulatory confusion separating hemp from marijuana. We also break down recent executive actions at both the state and federal level, the economic impact on Nebraska farmers and retailers, and the broader debate over consumer access.

For more information on the Nebraska Healthy Alternatives Association, visit nehaa.org

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#Nebraska #Omaha #LincolnNE #News #Hemp #Agriculture #SmallBusiness #Health #CBD

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Is military policy being driven by faith? In this episode, we dive deep into the complex intersection of Christian nationalism within the U.S. military and the contrasting calls for global peace from the Vatican. 

Host Dan Parsons analyzes the tension between modern military strategy and religious doctrine, specifically looking at *Pope Leo’s legacy* of peace versus the rising influence of nationalist ideologies in the Pentagon.

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Political consultant Ryan Horn returns to the show to break down the fast-moving developments surrounding the U.S.–Iran conflict and what it means for American strategy abroad. Horn gives his take on the reported ceasefire, the administration’s approach to the war, and the broader implications for deterrence and U.S. foreign policy. We also discuss the political fallout at here at home, including a fracturing Republican coalition, shifting attitudes on the economy, and how it plays into the 2026 midterms and key races in Nebraska.

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#Nebraska #Omaha #LincolnNE #News #election2026 #Iran #MiddleEast #Trump #MAGA

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A new statewide poll shows growing dissatisfaction among Nebraskans, with two-thirds saying the state is on the wrong track. Dr. Rebecca Firestone of OpenSky Policy Institute and Hadley Richters of the Holland Children’s Institute join the show to break down what’s driving those concerns and how it could shape policy debates ahead of the 2026 elections. The conversation explores affordability pressures, tax policy, and healthcare challenges, including Medicaid changes and their impact on rural hospitals.

Read more on the Holland Children’s Institute poll here: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/03/20/holland-childrens-institute-poll-shows-most-nebraskans-see-the-state-on-wrong-track/

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#Nebraska #Omaha #LincolnNE #News #election2026 #Affordability #NebraskaNews #Polling

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