The Dan Parsons Show

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.

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

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. 

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

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."

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.