The Dan Parsons Show

Randy Bretz and friends join Dan to talk about the upcoming Nebraska Storytelling Festival. The festival promotes the art of storytelling, recognizing that when we tell stories we not only entertain and learn from one another, but also forge relationships, connectedness and belonging with one another. Lifting up instead of tearing down!

With less than 30 days before the election, Dan is joined by nationally renowned political pollster Celinda Lake. The Washington, DC based strategist discusses the Harris/Trump numbers plus Nebraska's "Blue Dot" and the surprisingly close US Senate race between Deb Fischer and Dan Osborn.

Dan chats with Crista Eggers, the campaign manager for Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana. The initiatives - which will be on the Nov. 5 ballot - aim to legalize medical cannabis in Nebraska, providing safe and regulated access for patients and caregivers. Crista talks about her personal motivation that stems from her desire to help her 9-year-old son, who suffers from epilepsy and severe seizures.

Dan Parsons welcomes Danielle Conrad, a longtime Friend of the Pod and a veteran Nebraska State Senator. Senator Conrad shares her thoughts on the increase in violent political rhetoric, Nebraska ballot issues and Gov. Pillen's recent Special Legislative Session. Don't miss one of Dan's most popular guests!

In an exclusive announcement, two-term Lincoln City Councilmember Bennie Shobe reveals his plans to run for reelection in Spring 2025. Dan talks with Councilmember Shobe about his background, accomplishments and goals for a 3rd term on the Council. They discuss the city's growth, initiatives for workforce development and plans for the future of the city. There are three City Council seats up for election in 2025. The Primary is April 8 and the General election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

This summer, business, political and community leaders from Lincoln, Nebraska went on an intercity trip to Boise, Idaho. Host Dan Parsons visits with Lincoln Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Ball, along with Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Congressman Mike Flood about the trip. They discuss how Boise and Lincoln share opportunities and challenges related to job growth, workforce, housing and more.

In the premiere episode of The Dan Parsons Show, host Dan Parsons is interviewed by community advocate and journalist, Randy Bretz. They discuss Dan's background, what motivates him and why he wanted to start the show. Dan hopes the show will inform and entertain listeners and encourage them to be more engaged in their community. 

Hey there Nebraska! I'm Dan Parsons, host of The Dan Parsons Show, a new podcast where I sit down with the top newsmakers and thought leaders from across our great state. I'm a small business owner in Lincoln, NE, with a background in public relations. My goal with this podcast is to lift up great local journalism, and build common ground with folks. We'll talk to entrepreneurs, change makers, hard workers, and artists about their life and times in Nebraska. My mission is to focus on lifting up instead of tearing down.