The Dan Parsons Show

A new statewide poll shows growing dissatisfaction among Nebraskans, with two-thirds saying the state is on the wrong track. Dr. Rebecca Firestone of OpenSky Policy Institute and Hadley Richters of the Holland Children’s Institute join the show to break down what’s driving those concerns and how it could shape policy debates ahead of the 2026 elections. The conversation explores affordability pressures, tax policy, and healthcare challenges, including Medicaid changes and their impact on rural hospitals.Read more on the Holland Children’s Institute poll here: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/03/20/holland-childrens-institute-poll-shows-most-nebraskans-see-the-state-on-wrong-track/⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻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—⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻#Nebraska #Omaha #LincolnNE #News #election2026 #Affordability #NebraskaNews #Polling

The first episode of "Dan on the Road" is here! Hit the road with Dan as we travel to Norfolk, Nebraska to explore for ourselves what's behind the worst financial crisis in American agriculture since the '80s. Along the way we meet a wide array of folks from family farmers to politicians. You might see some Dan Parsons Show familiar faces along the way.Previous Dan Parsons Show Guest Appearances:John Hansen 1st Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLS3yL3kwngJohn Hansen 2nd Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oOalByvZ9UDan Osborn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5emQG7Vx0YkEric Moyer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8F_zIaUDJQ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻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⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻#Nebraska #News #agriculture #tariffs #trump #Tyson

In this episode Janell Folkerts, a self-proclaimed “Patriot Hippie” and former MAGA supporter who voted for Trump three times in past elections, joins us to discuss her frustrations with the current administration and why they’re losing support. As a staunch supporter of the military, she talks about her disapproval of U.S. involvement in the conflict with Iran. We also discuss her disappointment with Trump’s mishandling of the Epstein files, MAHA, midterm elections and the political divide between baby boomers and Gen Z regarding war.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻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⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻#Nebraska #news #trump #MAGA #iran

Democratic congressional candidate Denise Powell joins the show to discuss the state of the race in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District as a crowded primary field competes for one of the most closely watched seats in the country. Powell outlines how she plans to build a coalition across party lines and distinguishes herself in the field, while also weighing in on key issues including rising costs for Nebraska families, the ongoing government shutdown impacting federal workers, and questions surrounding U.S. involvement in the conflict with Iran.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻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—⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻#Nebraska #Omaha #News #election2026 #NE02 #MiddleEast #Affordability

The first episode of "Dan on the Road" is here! In this episode, we travel to Norfolk, Nebraska to explore for ourselves what's behind the worst financial crisis in American agriculture since the '80s. You don't want to miss this investigative piece now on Patreon!Full episode now live 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⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻#Nebraska #News #agriculture #tariffs #trump #economy

Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District candidate Crystal Rhoades joins the show as the race heads toward the May 12 primary. Rhoades reacts to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its economic impact on American households, including rising gas prices and broader cost-of-living concerns. She also discusses the key issues driving voters in the district, including affordability and the role of Congress in providing checks and balances. The conversation then turns to the dynamics of the CD2 race, where Rhoades outlines her campaign strategy and her case for electability in one of the most competitive congressional districts in the country.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻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—⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻#Nebraska #Omaha #News #election2026 #NE02 #MiddleEast #Affordability

Former Nebraska Chamber of Commerce president Bryan Slone returns to the show to discuss the economic challenges facing Nebraska and the policies shaping the state’s future. Slone shares his perspective on workforce shortages, population decline, and the ongoing “brain drain” impacting communities across the state. He also weighs in on the 2026 political landscape, including the governor’s race and the role of independent candidates in Nebraska politics.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻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—⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻#Nebraska #Omaha #News #election2026 #NebraskaPolitics #BrainDrain #Immigration 

Nebraska State Senator John Cavanaugh returns to the show as his campaign for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District gets underway. He brings special guest Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), who recently endorsed him in the crowded NE-02 Democratic primary race. Cavanaugh reacts to the United States and Israel’s recent military strikes on Iran and discusses the role of Congress in authorizing military force. We also discuss rising health insurance costs and new legislation aimed at protecting doctors who recommend medical cannabis in the state.⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻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—⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻#Nebraska #Omaha #Lincoln #News #Trump #Iran #NE02 #election2026