Drive Time Nebraska

Amanda Diekman / Mrs. Nebraska America 2024

Doug is honored to have Mrs. Nebraska America 2024 Amanda Diekman join him on the show. They talk about her pageant journey, 2024 Mrs. Nebraska America Win, bust through some misconceptions about the pageant world, and find out more about GUT IT OUT, a non-profit founded by Amanda and her husband, New York Mets Pitcher Jake Diekman.
https://www.gutitoutfoundation.org

Talk & Text Tuesday

Another Talk & Text Tuesday is in the books. Our topics on this show included: The complaints against the Royal Grove regarding the Shaq Concert, the Biden/Trump Debate, the Lincoln Airport Authority’s decision to raise property taxes at a very inopportune time, Petition Deadlines, and more.

Megan Conway / Former KLKN News Anchor

Doug is joined by former KLKN Channel 8 News Anchor Megan Conway. Megan was blindsided by not having her contract renewed by the station, so Megan shares her story and how it’s impacted her life. They also discuss diversity in news, the local/state news climate, how the moderators did in the Biden/Trump debate, and her future plans.

Pat & Jim Johnson / Visiting All 581 Cities In Nebraska

Doug is honored to have Jim & Pat Johnson on the show to talk about their goal of visiting every city in the state of Nebraska, 581! So far the retired Crete, NE couple has hit up over 200 and they are well on their way. They talk about their journeys, favorite stories, towns, foods, …
https://journalstar.com/news/local/retired-crete-couple-finds-ghost-towns-one-woman-town-in-quest-across-nebraska/article_c3fc15ac-28f0-11ef-a2f3-df08dc649ef3.html

Todd Wiltgen / Lancaster County Election Commissioner

Doug is joined by Lancaster County Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen as they discuss all things election with November right around the corner. How to get your name off a petition, Voter ID, Busting Myths (Did Trump get votes stolen, Does Nebraska test voting equipment …), Video Surveillance of Ballot Boxes …
https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/314/Election-Commissioner

Neal Watson / Nebraska Lottery

Doug shares the story of Lori Sailors who won $220,000 from the Nebraska Lottery over the weekend, but that’s not all. Listen in to hear the rest of the story. Then Neal Watson the Marketing & Communication Specialist for the Nebraska Lottery joins Doug and they talk all things lottery: biggest winnings, do they give financial training to winners, where has the nearly $1 Billion of money generated for the state gone, what do opponents say, …
https://nelottery.com

Talk & Text Tuesday / 2nd Mortgages, Russia Subs, $5 McDonalds

It’s Talk & Text Tuesday!!!! Doug and his listeners discuss how Government Backed 2nd Mortgages could negatively impact our economy, the threat of Russian subs off of Florida, property tax increases, McDonalds $5 Meal Deal and more.

Joe Burgess / Nebraska’s Youngest Elected Official

Doug welcomes Nebraska’s youngest elected official, Joe Burgess. At the age of 18. Joe won his Republican primary for the District 5 Seat on the York County Board of Commissioners and will run unopposed in November and be sworn into office in January of 2025. They discuss his campaign, platform, and college plans.

Jodi Lepaopao / Sick Leave For Nebraskans Petition

Doug is joined by Jodi Lepaopao, a spokesperson and field director for the Paid Sick Leave For Nebraskans Petition. They discuss the pros and cons of the petition and how it ultimately will impact all employees and business in the state if it is passed into law.
https://paidsickleavefornebraskans.org

Mike Sciandra / Problem Gambling

Doug welcomes in Mike Sciandra who shares how problem gambling nearly destroyed his life. Now he’s the Education and Outreach Coordinator at Choices Treatment Center in Lincoln. Miks also talks about the warning signs of problem gambling and the help that is available. We also dig in and see how much gaming tax is being collected and if any is being designated for problem gambling. The numbers are pretty staggering.
https://www.choicestreatmentcenter.net https://problemgambling.nebraska.gov