The Dan Parsons Show

ANTI-MONOPOLIST running for Congress in Nebraska? | Independent Austin Ahlman

Austin Ahlman, an independent candidate for Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District, joins the show to discuss his late entry into the race against Republican incumbent Mike Flood and Democratic nominee Chris Bachemeyer. Ahlman shares the personal family tragedy that motivated his campaign, explains why he believes independent candidates can break through in Nebraska politics, and outlines his views on monopolies, artificial intelligence, housing, and U.S. foreign policy. We also discuss ballot access, the growing dissatisfaction with the two-party system, and whether a new independent movement is beginning to take shape in Nebraska. Learn more about the Ahlman's campaign at https://www.ahlmanfornebraska.com/ ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ 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 - 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 #LincolnNE #Election2026 #NE01 #AI #independent Anti-Monopolist running for Congress in Nebraska? | Independent Austin Ahlman Austin Ahlman, Austin Ahlman for Congress, Nebraska 1st District, Nebraska First District, NE01, Nebraska politics, Nebraska election, Mike Flood, Chris Bachemeyer, independent candidate, independent politics, third party politics, Dan Osborn, Nebraska independents, congressional race, Congress election, AI policy, artificial intelligence, big tech, monopoly power, antitrust, Open Markets Institute, Middle East policy, foreign policy, Nebraska voters, Dan Parsons Show ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Can a Third-Party Candidate Shake Up Nebraska’s Governor Race? | Rick Beard

Rick Beard, the Legal Marijuana NOW Party nominee for Nebraska governor, joins the show to discuss his unconventional campaign and vision for the state. We talk about his background in Nebraska, California’s cannabis industry, and why he believes cannabis legalization could generate revenue for property tax relief, schools, and economic development. Beard also outlines his ideas for industrial hemp, rural economic growth, and reducing the influence of money in politics. Learn more about the Beard for Governor campaign at https://www.rickforgov.org/ ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ 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 - 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 #LincolnNE #omaha #LegalMarijuanaNOW #MedicalCannabis #PropertyTaxes #Election2026  Can a Third-Party Candidate Shake Up Nebraska’s Governor Race? | Rick Beard Rick Beard, Rick Beard governor, Nebraska governor race, Nebraska governor election, Nebraska politics, Nebraska election, Legal Marijuana NOW Party, third party candidate, independent politics, medical cannabis Nebraska, marijuana legalization, cannabis policy, Nebraska property taxes, hemp industry, industrial hemp, Nebraska agriculture, Jim Pillen, Lynn Walz, Nebraska voters, ballot initiatives, political podcast, Dan Parsons Show ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

"Voters Didn't Know What They Were Thinking" | Respect Nebraska Voters

Jo Giles, executive director of the Women's Fund of Omaha and a sponsor of the Respect Nebraska Voters campaign, joins the show to discuss Nebraska's ballot initiative process and the growing debate over lawmakers changing voter-approved laws. We talk about the paid sick leave measure approved by voters in 2024, subsequent legislative changes to that law, and the campaign's proposal to make it more difficult for the Legislature to alter ballot measures passed by Nebraskans.  Learn more about the Respect Nebraska Voters ballot campaign at https://respectnevoters.org/ ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ 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 - 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 #LincolnNE #omaha #BallotInitiatives #PaidSickLeave #VotingRights #RespectNebraskaVoters "Voters Didn't Know What They Were Thinking" | Respect Nebraska Voters Nebraska politics, Nebraska Legislature, Jo Giles, Women's Fund of Omaha, Respect Nebraska Voters, paid sick leave Nebraska, Nebraska ballot initiatives, Nebraska ballot measures, direct democracy, Nebraska voting, voter approved laws, Nebraska Unicameral, Nebraska government, public policy, workers rights, paid leave, Nebraska news, Nebraska podcast, Dan Parsons Show, citizen initiatives, Nebraska elections, voting rights, Nebraska political podcast, state government, democracy ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Why Nebraska Imports Most of Its Food

Robinette Farms co-owner Alex McKiernan joins the show to discuss local food systems, community-supported agriculture, and the challenges of building a more resilient food economy in Nebraska. We discuss why Nebraska imports much of the food it consumes despite being a leading agricultural state, the benefits of buying local food, and how farm-to-table relationships can strengthen both communities and public health. We also explore farm-to-school initiatives, the Mayor's Local Food Challenge, food security, sustainable agriculture, and the work Robinette Farms is doing to connect consumers directly with Nebraska farmers and food producers. Learn more about Robinette Farms at https://www.robinettefarms.com/ ⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ 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 - 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 #Agriculture #LocalFood #FarmToTable #Farming #LincolnNE ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Nebraska Public Media CEO on expansion, funding challenges, and innovation

Nebraska Public Media General Manager and CEO Stacey Decker joins the show to discuss the organization's expansion into Omaha with a new radio station, its efforts to become a truly statewide media network, and the future of public broadcasting in Nebraska. We also discuss the closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the challenges facing local journalism, Nebraska's growing news deserts, digital innovation in media, and the role public media plays in providing educational programming, government transparency, and trusted news coverage across 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 - 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 #NebraskaPublicMedia #NPR #PBS #Journalism #NebraskaPolitics ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.