The Dan Parsons Show

ELECTION COVERAGE 2026: In this episode, we speak with John Cavanaugh — a sitting Nebraska State Senator now running for U.S. Congress in the state’s 2nd District, which covers the heart of the Omaha metro. Cavanaugh shares his background, why he believes he can unseat incumbent Republican Don Bacon, how he views the current national political moment, what sets him apart from his primary challengers, and more.For more information on Cavanaugh's congressional campaign, visit www.johncavanaugh.org Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media!- X [Formally known as Twitter] (https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2)- Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow/)- Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow/#)- TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow?lang=en)- Bluesky - (https://bsky.app/profile/thedanparsonsshow.bsky.social)Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - (https://www.patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow)Chapters0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!1:48 John Cavanaugh2:50 Dan's 45:32 Why Run for Congress?7:26 Path to Success10:29 Legislative Record12:29 Blue Dot15:14 Biggest Issues17:37 Federal Deficit19:08 Primary21:10 Don Bacon22:40 2025 Legislative Session25:48 Thanks for Watching!He might FLIP Omaha BLUE...| John Cavanaugh for Congress#nebraska #omaha #lincoln #congress #election2026 #bluedot #news

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Bob Rauner — a Lincoln Public Schools board member and president of the nonprofit 'Partnership for a Healthy Nebraska' — about the resurgence of measles across the country and here in Nebraska. Rauner touches on the virus, how to prevent it, how officials are responding, the dubious medical advice from Donald Trump's Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and more. Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media!- X [Formally known as Twitter] (https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2)- Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow/)- Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow/#)- TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow?lang=en)- Bluesky - (https://bsky.app/profile/thedanparsonsshow.bsky.social)Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - (https://www.patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow)Chapters0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!1:07 Dr. Bob Rauner2:39 Measles4:57 Exemptions8:08 Lincoln Public Schools11:22 Texas16:05 Vaccination Status18:28 RFK Jr.21:22 Make America Healthy Again22:24 Trump Austerity27:56 Make Nebraska Healthy Again28:42 Thanks for Watching!

GO FACT YOURSELF: The Lincoln Journal Star Editorial Board published on Sunday a BLISTERING editorial criticizing Nebraska lawmakers for effectively killing legislation to set up the regulatory framework for the state's recently adopted medical m*rijuana laws, approved by ~71 % of voters. Here are the facts.'GO FACT YOURSELF' t-shirt's are produced by RAYGUN. A portion of all sales from this shirt go to support Flatwater Free Press, Nebraska's first non-profit newsroom. All shirts are cut & sewn sweatshop free, designed and printed by Union Labor at RAYGUN. To purchase your own, visit https://www.raygunsite.com/products/go-fact-yourself?srsltid=AfmBOoqw8jKGgIwbFiXs9Ydlu5StHADyK21CnWpvxaWvsFKSVTA0Gjv1Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media!- X [Formally known as Twitter] (https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2)- Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow/)- Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow/#)- TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow?lang=en)- Bluesky - (https://bsky.app/profile/thedanparsonsshow.bsky.social)Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - (https://www.patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow)

Here on The Dan Parsons Show, we've followed closely the state's struggle for safe and legal access to medical cannabis. From petition organizers to state officials, listeners have heard each perspective... except for those at the heart of the issue: the patients. In this episode, Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana Executive Director & fan-favorite guest Crista Eggers starts off with a call to action and a reaction to our last interview with Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers; then we are joined by Ben and Dominic, two Nebraskans who's lives could be changed by a drug that's legal is nearly every other state in the nation.For more information on Crista's call to action regarding attendance during floor debate of LB 677 on Tuesday, May 20, visit the NMM Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1176279810902122/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7DConnect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media!- X [Formally known as Twitter] (https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2)- Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow/)- Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow/#)- TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow?lang=en)- Bluesky - (https://bsky.app/profile/thedanparsonsshow.bsky.social)Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - (https://www.patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow)Chapters - TIF0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!1:47 Call to Action 4:05 Hilgers Response10:28 Patients14:15 Dominic & Ben20:50 Lawmakers27:36 "Nebraska Nice"35:30 Dear Senator46:18 Thanks for Watching!

The people decide? On May 13, 2025, Omaha DECIDED. Democrat and Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing pulled off a historic victory on Tuesday, unseating three term Republican Incumbent Jean Stothert. In this episode, Dan welcomes back GOP Consultant Ryan Horn of Bullhorn Communications to break down where things went wrong, the new energy of the left, the future of of Omaha, and what Ewing's win means for the broader political climate.  Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media!- X [Formally known as Twitter] (https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2)- Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow/)- Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow/#)- TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow?lang=en)- Bluesky - (https://bsky.app/profile/thedanparsonsshow.bsky.social)Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - (https://www.patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow)Chapters - TIF0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!0:57 Stothert's Defeat 7:33 Challenges11:30 The Left's New Energy13:22 West Omaha15:77 Fallout20:29 Snap Back23:55 Final Thoughts

In this episode, we invite Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers to the show to discuss the status of the state's recent legalization of medical cannabis — mandated by a 71% vote of the people on the November 2024 ballot. In addition to a legal challenge on the signature gathering process, Hilgers has recently come out opposed to a "compromise" bill which advanced out of it's legislative committee for full-debate earlier this month.Dan offers AG Hilgers the chance to voice his opposition, asks him about the possible prosecution of medical professionals, presses him on the chilling effect this could have on direct democracy, and more.Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media!- X [Formally known as Twitter] (https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2)- Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow/)- Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow/#)- TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow?lang=en)- Bluesky - (https://bsky.app/profile/thedanparsonsshow.bsky.social)Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - (https://www.patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow)Chapters0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!1:17 AG Mike Hilgers2:15 Opposition9:06 Federal Issue?11:51 In Court13:09 Chilling Effect17:43 ballot Campaign19:18 Prosecuting Doctors20:34 Defense22:06 AG Office Update23:21 Thanks for Watching!

Omaha City General Election is Tuesday, May 13th! Check your polling place here: https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/VoterViewDuring the campaign season, we interviewed all the candidates for the Omaha City Mayoral race, including the two who advanced through the April primary election: Incumbent Jean Stothert (R) and Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing Jr. (D). We partnered with Flatwater Free Press and Civic Nebraska on their Voter Guide for the Omaha City Election and shared those interviews with them for wider publication. The Voter Guide can more accessed https://voterguide.flatwaterfreepress.org/In the PR world, there's a lot of talk about the importance of a strong, memorable elevator pitch — a clear message that tells voters exactly why they should cast their ballot for you. Dan asked both Mayor Stothert and John Ewing to do just that: give voters their pitch for why they deserve your vote on May 13th.Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media!- X [Formally known as Twitter] (https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2)- Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow/)- Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow/#)- TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow?lang=en)- Bluesky - (https://bsky.app/profile/thedanparsonsshow.bsky.social)Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - (https://www.patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow)Chapters - Elevator0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!1:25 John Ewing J.r4:04 Jean Stothert5:05 Thanks for Watching!

Omaha City General Election is Tuesday, May 13th! Check your polling place here: https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/VoterViewDuring the campaign season, we interviewed all the candidates for the Omaha City Mayoral race, including the two who advanced through the April primary election: Incumbent Jean Stothert (R) and Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing Jr. (D). We partnered with Flatwater Free Press and Civic Nebraska on their Voter Guide for the Omaha City Election and shared those interviews with them for wider publication. The Voter Guide can more accessed https://voterguide.flatwaterfreepress.org/Dan asked both Mayor Stothert and John Ewing about the downtown-to-midtown streetcar project — construction is already underway, and it’s sparked a lot of debate. What do they think of the project and how it’s being funded? And if elected, how would they oversee it moving forward? Here are their answers.Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media!- X [Formally known as Twitter] (https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2)- Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow/)- Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow/#)- TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow?lang=en)- Bluesky - (https://bsky.app/profile/thedanparsonsshow.bsky.social)Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - (https://www.patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow)Chapters - Street Car0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!1:23 John Ewing J.r6:40 Jean Stothert12:22 Thanks for Watching!

Omaha City General Election is Tuesday, May 13th! Check your polling place here: https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/VoterViewDuring the campaign season, we interviewed all the candidates for the Omaha City Mayoral race, including the two who advanced through the April primary election: Incumbent Jean Stothert (R) and Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing Jr. (D). We partnered with Flatwater Free Press and Civic Nebraska on their Voter Guide for the Omaha City Election and shared those interviews with them for wider publication. The Voter Guide can more accessed https://voterguide.flatwaterfreepress.org/Dan asked both Mayor Stothert and John Ewing about the city’s use of tax increment financing — or TIF — a development tool that’s drawn some heat lately, both locally and at the state level. If elected, how would they approach it? Would they keep it as is, or push for changes? Here are their answers.Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media!- X [Formally known as Twitter] (https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2)- Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow/)- Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow/#)- TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow?lang=en)- Bluesky - (https://bsky.app/profile/thedanparsonsshow.bsky.social)Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - (https://www.patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow)Chapters - TIF0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!1:29 John Ewing J.r3:16 Jean Stothert6:42 Thanks for Watching!