The Dan Parsons Show

Former state senator and current Omaha Chamber CEO Heath Mello joins the show to discuss how the federal government shutdown is impacting Omaha’s economy, Eppley Airfield, and local businesses. Mello also weighs in on deep budget cuts facing the University of Nebraska, the Chamber’s new “Omaha Competes” initiative, and how brain drain, workforce development, and public policy will shape Nebraska’s economic future.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - https://patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Additional music provided by friend of the show Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, support them at: https://www.joshhoyer.com/⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media:- TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow- Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow- Twitter [NOT calling it 'X'] -https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2- Facebook - https://facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻On the go? Listen to the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at: https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻—Chapters—⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻This show is also brought to you by the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), creating a brighter future for horse racing in Nebraska. Learn more at: http://www.nebraskahorsemen.comIf you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, help is available. Call 1-833-BETOVER (238-6837) or visit https://problemgambling.nebraska.gov/⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻#Nebraska #Omaha #NebraskaPolitics #HeathMello #OmahaChamber #NebraskaEconomy #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicDevelopment #DanParsonsShow #LocalVoicesGovernment Shutdown vs. Omaha w/ Heath Mello, Chamber CEO

Nebraska State Sen. George Dungan (District 26) joins the show to discuss the growing controversy surrounding Sen. Dan McEwen, the state’s ballooning $451 million budget shortfall, and his push for more equitable tax policy. Dungan also weighs in on Nebraska’s redistricting process amid national partisan map wars, defends voter-approved ballot initiatives, and outlines his priorities as he seeks re-election in 2026.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - https://patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Additional music provided by friend of the show Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, support them at: https://www.joshhoyer.com/⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media:- TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow- Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow- Twitter [NOT calling it 'X'] -https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2- Facebook - https://facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻On the go? Listen to the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at: https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻—Chapters—⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻This show is also brought to you by the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), creating a brighter future for horse racing in Nebraska. Learn more at: http://www.nebraskahorsemen.comIf you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, help is available. Call 1-833-BETOVER (238-6837) or visit https://problemgambling.nebraska.gov/⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻#NebraskaPolitics #NebraskaNews #Unicameral #Lincoln #PoliticalNews #LocalNews #DanParsonsShowNebraska Lawmaker Tells Colleague to RESIGN Amidst Scandal | Sen. George Dungan

Omaha Mayor John Ewing returns to the show to discuss his administration’s compassionate approach to addressing homelessness following the City Council’s rejection of a public encampment ban. Ewing also outlines Omaha’s response to the federal government shutdown and SNAP benefit delays, weighs in on the North Omaha OPPD plant legal debacle, and reflects on the city’s growing excitement for the Malcolm X redevelopment project.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - https://patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Additional music provided by friend of the show Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, support them at: https://www.joshhoyer.com/⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media:- TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow- Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow- Twitter [NOT calling it 'X'] -https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2- Facebook - https://facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻On the go? Listen to the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at: https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻—Chapters—⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻This show is also brought to you by the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), creating a brighter future for horse racing in Nebraska. Learn more at: http://www.nebraskahorsemen.comIf you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, help is available. Call 1-833-BETOVER (238-6837) or visit https://problemgambling.nebraska.gov/⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻#NebraskaNews #Omaha #JohnEwing #Homelessness #PublicPolicy #SNAP #NorthOmaha #MalcolmX #DanParsonsShow

Attorney General John Cartier of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska joins the show with breaking news the tribe says no other outlet has yet covered. Cartier details how the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office abruptly withdrew from ongoing negotiations over a tribal tobacco-tax compact—just hours before the tribe’s first Cannabis Commission meeting—after learning of the tribe’s plan to enter the state’s newly legalized medical-cannabis industry. He calls the move “retaliation” against the tribe for exercising its sovereign right to regulate cannabis, and explains how the decision could cost the Omaha Nation hundreds of thousands in tax revenue. Cartier also outlines what the tribe’s new Cannabis Commission means for Nebraska patients, public health, and economic opportunity on the reservation.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - https://patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Additional music provided by friend of the show Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, support them at: https://www.joshhoyer.com/⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media:- TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow- Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow- Twitter [NOT calling it 'X'] -https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2- Facebook - https://facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻On the go? Listen to the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at: https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻—Chapters—⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻This show is also brought to you by the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), creating a brighter future for horse racing in Nebraska. Learn more at: http://www.nebraskahorsemen.com⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻#ExclusiveInterview #NebraskaPolitics #OmahaTribe #TribalNations #PublicPolicy #TheDanParsonsShow #SovereigntyMatters #BreakingNews

Attorney and election reform advocate Wes Dodge joins the show to discuss Nebraska’s voter data privacy battle with the Trump administration, the push for open primaries and ranked-choice voting, and how money and dark influence shape politics in the Cornhusker State. Dodge, who serves on the boards of Common Cause Nebraska and Better Ballots Nebraska, also weighs in on the Dan Osborn campaign and why he believes systemic reform—not party loyalty—is the key to better representation.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon -  / thedanparsonsshow  ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Additional music provided by friend of the show Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, support them at: https://www.joshhoyer.com/⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media:TikTok -  / thedanparsonsshow  Instagram -  / thedanparsonsshow  Twitter [NOT calling it 'X'] -https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2Facebook -  / thedanparsonsshow  ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻On the go? Listen to the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at: https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parso...⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻—Chapters—⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻This show is also brought to you by the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), creating a brighter future for horse racing in Nebraska. Learn more at: http://www.nebraskahorsemen.com⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻#RankChoiceVoting #NebraskaPolitics #DanParsonsShow #DanOsborn #OpenPrimaries #Independent #Vote #Election2026 #CommonCause #BetterBallots

Nebraskans have been let down once again by the Nebraska Cannabis Commission. In this Go Fact Yourself episode (Dan on the Street edition) Dan takes to the streets to interview politicians, advocates and patients to get their reactions to new strict regulations recently proposed.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - https://patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media:- TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow- Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow- Twitter [NOT calling it 'X'] -https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2- Facebook - https://facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻On the go? Listen to the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at: https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Additional music provided by friend of the show Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, support them at: https://www.joshhoyer.com/⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻—Chapters—0:00 Intro1:01 Crista Eggers3:57 Marcie Reed - Mother of patient5:16 Senator John Cavanaugh7:44 Dominic Gillen - Father of patient10:27 Dan Osborn12:57 Patty Pansing Brooks14:21 Outro⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻This show is also brought to you by the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), creating a brighter future for horse racing in Nebraska. Learn more at: http://www.nebraskahorsemen.com⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻#MedicalMarijuana #Nebraska #CannabisReform #HealthCare #Podcast #Lincoln #Omaha

Congressman Don Bacon returns to the show to talk about the ongoing government shutdown, Trump’s new tariff push, and why he believes Congress must reclaim its war powers. We also discuss fentanyl and addiction—issues Bacon says hit close to home—along with foreign policy toward Ukraine, military vacancies, and the looming release of the Epstein files.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - https://patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media:- TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow- Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow- Twitter [NOT calling it 'X'] -https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2- Facebook - https://facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻On the go? Listen to the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at: https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻—Chapters—⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻This show is also brought to you by the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), creating a brighter future for horse racing in Nebraska. Learn more at: http://www.nebraskahorsemen.com⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻#DonBacon #NebraskaPolitics #DanParsonsShow #Congress2025 #GovernmentShutdown #FentanylCrisis #FreeTrade #UkraineWar #Bipartisan

A rowdy, packed live show at Sideshow Speakeasy for our 100th episode. Sen. Danielle Conrad and GOP consultant Ryan Horn dive into immigration, state oversight, free speech, and the CD2 knife-fight. Then Flatwater Free Press’ Matt Wynn flips the script and grills Dan about media, politics, and building this pod. Truth over tribalism—uncut.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - https://patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media:- TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow- Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow- Twitter [NOT calling it 'X'] -https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2- Facebook - https://facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻On the go? Listen to the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at: https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Additional music provided by friend of the show Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, support them at: https://www.joshhoyer.com/⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻—Chapters—0:00 LIVE in 3...2...1...2:03 Welcome to The Dan Parsons Show LIVE!4:24 PART 1: Sen. Danielle Conrad & Political Consultant Ryan Horn5:56 Immigration26:11 Free Speech36:43 NE-02 Race44:17 PART 2: Matt Wynn45:40 Dan Parsons Origin Story51:32 AM Radio55:10 Political Swing1:02:48 The Story of GO FACT YOURSELF1:11:28 NE-02 Race: Round 21:15:04 "Democracy Wins"1:20:18 THANKS FOR WATCHING!⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻This show is also brought to you by the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), creating a brighter future for horse racing in Nebraska. Learn more at: http://www.nebraskahorsemen.com⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻#Nebraska #lincoln #omaha #Immigration #FreeSpeech #FlatwaterFreePress #election2026 #jimmykimmel #livepodcast

The federal government is shutdown. In this episode, we welcome Dr. Rebecca Firestone, Executive Director of the Lincoln-based non-profit think-tank OpenSky Policy Institute, to help us breakdown the impact on Nebraska—including layoffs, SNAP benefits, rural hospitals, ACA tax credits, and more.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻For more analysis from OpenSky, visit: https://www.openskypolicy.org/⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Support the show by becoming a ‘Friend of Dan’ on Patreon - https://patreon.com/thedanparsonsshow⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻Connect with The Dan Parsons Show on Social Media:- TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@thedanparsonsshow- Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedanparsonsshow- Twitter [NOT calling it 'X'] -https://x.com/DanParsonsShow2- Facebook - https://facebook.com/TheDanParsonsShow⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻On the go? Listen to the audio version of The Dan Parsons Show at: https://shows.acast.com/the-dan-parsons-show⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻—Chapters—⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻This show is also brought to you by the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), creating a brighter future for horse racing in Nebraska. Learn more at: http://www.nebraskahorsemen.com⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻#GovernmentShutdown #Nebraska #Economy #SNAP #HealthCare #RuralHealthcare #Elections2026 #Podcast #Lincoln