The Dan Parsons Show

Dr. Dele Davies, Interim Chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), joins the show to discuss the impact of proposed NIH funding cuts, vaccine hesitancy amid rising measles cases, and the future of healthcare workforce development in Nebraska. He also shares updates on major UNMC initiatives, including Project Health, rural medical training expansions, and Omaha’s new innovation district.Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - (https://www.patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow)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)On the go? Find the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show—Chapters—How will Funding Cuts Impact Nebraska Medicine? w/ Chancellor Dr. Dele Davies#nebraska #omaha #lincoln #UNMC #Medical #medicine #bigbeautifulbill

Immigration attorney Allison Heimes of Lincoln joins The Dan Parsons Show to discuss the recent ICE raid in Omaha, how enforcement actions affect families and communities, and the broader challenges of U.S. immigration policy. She explains how systems like E-Verify work, why employer accountability is complicated, and what role Congress should play in real reform.Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - (https://www.patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow)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)On the go? Find the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show—Chapters—0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show1:22 Allison Heimes2:23 Omaha ICE Raid6:08 2018 v. 20257:20 E-verify12:43 Trump15:13 Disturbing KTLA Video22:51 Congress25:51 Hope29:53 Thanks for Watching!Immigration Lawyer Dissects ICE Raid in Omaha, Nebraska #nebraska #omaha #lincoln #Trump #ICE #Raids #Immigration

In this episode, we speak with Bob Krist—a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, former Nebraska State Senator for Legislative District 10, and past Democratic Gubernatorial candidate. Krist shares his military background, his experiences in the Air Force, and his views on the current political climate involving the U.S. and Iran.Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - (https://www.patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow)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)On the go? Find the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show—Chapters—0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!1:17 Bob Krist11:51 U.S. Bombs Iran17:27 Congress19:34 Trump Administration24:50 Thanks for Watching!Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Reacts to Trump v. Iran | Bob Krist#nebraska #omaha #lincoln #Trump #Iran #Hegseth #Isreal

In this episode, we welcome back Laura Ebke — former Nebraska State Senator and current Senior Fellow at the think-tank, The Platte Institute. Ebke shares her take on the week’s headlines and the 2025 legislative session, including the nationwide “NO KINGS” protests, the tragic attack in Minnesota that left one lawmaker dead and another hospitalized, the recent ICE raid that struck South Omaha, and more.Follow Ms. Ebke's Substack 'Musings From The Porch' a:t https://musingsfromtheporch.substack.com/Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - (https://www.patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow)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)On the go? Find the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show—Chapters—0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!1:14 Laura Ebke 2:53 NO KINGS9:12 Tragedy in Minnesota14:14 ICE Deportations21:10 2025 Legislative Session26:33 Platte Institute27:37 Thanks for Watching!NO KINGS, ICE Raids, and Political Violence w/ Laura Ebke#nebraska #omaha #lincoln #Trump #ICE #nokings #Minnesota #protests

ELECTION COVERAGE 2026: In this episode, Former Nebraska State Senator Patty Pansing Brooks joins to discuss her recently announced campaign to return to the state legislature representing District 28. She gives her insights into the recent 'NO KINGS' protests which swept the nation last weekend, touches on the rise of political violence in regards to the June 15th assassination of a Minnesota state representative, gives her take on the results of the 2025 Legislative Session, and more. Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - (https://www.patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow)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)On the go? Find the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show—Chapters—0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!1:22 Patty Pansing Brooks2:25 NO KINGS5:56 Tragedy in Minnesota11:13 Why Run?14:50 Key Issues16:08 2025 Legislative Session19:39 Campaign22:41 Thanks for Watching!"Getting Back in the Ring": Patty Pansing Brooks Running to Return to Nebraska Legislature#nebraska #lincoln #neleg #election2026 #nokings #nokingsprotest #minnesota #legislature 

GO FACT YOURSELF: On Thursday, June 12, 2025, Democratic U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was forcefully removed and handcuffed by officers during a news conference with Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem. Funny—this reminds Dan of a past incident in Nebraska involving then Gov. Ben Nelson and Attorney General Don Stenberg... but it didn't quite go down like this. '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=AfmBOoqw8jKGgIwbFiXs9Ydlu5StHADyK21CnWpvxaWvsFKSVTA0Gjv1Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - (https://www.patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow)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)#nebraska #omaha #lincoln #news #AlexPadilla #KristiNoem #ICE #Trump #BenNelsonCalifornia Senator TACKLED and CUFFED by Security | GO FACT YOURSELF

ELECTION COVERAGE 2026: In this episode, BCom founder Brent Comstock returns to the show to discuss his newly announced bid for the University of Nebraska Board of Regents in 2026. Comstock takes on the most pressing issues facing NU, including affordability, revenue generation, the balance between athletics and academics, the need to retain young talent in Nebraska, and more.For more information on Comstock's campaign, visit comstockforregent.comConnect 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---0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!1:36 Brent Comstock3:19 Why?6:00 Top Issues10:15 Young Nebraskans12:10 NCCA & NIL16:08 Sports v. Scholars20:54 Your Turn23:12 Coalition25:50 Thanks for Watching!29-Year-Old Running for NU Board of Regents | Brent Comstock#nebraska #omaha #lincoln #UNL #UNO #election2026 #news #highereducation

In this episode, Nebraska Farmers Union President John Hansen returns with an update on the Trump administration’s ongoing tariff turmoil. Hansen criticizes the lack of transparency and strategy behind current trade policies and breaks down the challenges farmers face amid the trade war — from market uncertainty to the looming need for another bailout. He also outlines why a strong, comprehensive farm bill is more important than ever.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---0:00 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show!1:26 John Hansen2:32 Trade War Update5:16 Uncertainty8:58 Trade Report Lies14:04 Pacing 18:45 Congress24:48 Bailouts31:42 Tribulations34:39 Thanks for Watching!Lies, Trade Wars, & Bailouts | John Hensen, Nebraska Farmers Union#nebraska #omaha #lincoln #trump #tariffs #tradewar #congress #election2026 #news

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