Drive Time Nebraska

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.

Jim Peterik / Grammy Award Winning Artist & Founder of Survivor

Doug is honored to have a once-in-a-lifetime interview with grammy award winning writer and artist Jim Peterik, founder of the band Survivor. You may not recognize his name, but you will recognize his voice and music. Jim wrote and performed songs like: Eye of the Tiger (from Rocky 3), Burning Heart (Rocky 4), The Search Is Over, High On You, and I Can’t Hold Back. Jim also co-wrote 38 Special's platinum hits “Hold On Loosely”, “Caught Up In You”, “Wild-Eyed Southern Boys”, “Fantasy Girl”, and “Rockin’ Into The Night”. Along with songs with Sammy Hagar, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the Beach Boys … Sit back and enjoy!
https://jimpeterik.com

Rodney Smith Jr. & The Drew Phillips Band

Doug revisits some of our best shows from 2024. First Doug is honored to have the founder of Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service Rodney Smith, Jr on the show. Rodney shares his incredible story of motivating thousands of youth across the US to mow lawns for free of those in need. He has over 5,100 kids mowing across the country and from 8 countries with well over 20,000 yards mowed. This non-profit has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX & CNN. https://weareraisingmen.com
Doug is also joined in the studio by The Drew Phillips Band. After hearing the band “live”, Doug wanted to get the word out about this amazing Country/Southern Rock group. The band shares their journey and future plans, plus we hear some of their music too. https://www.drewphillipsmusic.com

Traci Morrow / Plus, The City Wants More Of Your $$$

Doug revisits some of our best shows from 2024. First Doug is irritated at the way our city officials continue to want to take more of our hard earned money, rather than manage what they have effectively. He digs into the latest money grab. Then, we re-air the show with Traci Morrow who shares how to handle traumatic life events in a healthy way (whether its natural disaster, relational, death, financial, loss of job, …).
https://www.tracimorrow.com

Kristin Christy / Suicide Prevention Warrior & Co-Creator of 988

Doug revisits some of our best shows from 2024. He is honored to have Suicide Prevention Warrior, Co-Creator of 988 & America’s Resilience Expert Kristen Christy on the show. Kristen shares her story of turning a devastating pain into a powerful purpose. Kristen lost her husband to suicide, had a son that suicide tried its best to take his life, and another son who ran away and has never been seen since because of the devastation of suicide. Now Kristen travels around the world speaking at military bases and civilian groups about mental health and suicide prevention. She's given more than 350 presentations to more than 400,000 people. Saving lives and transforming mindsets globally. She also diligently worked to get legislation passed for the creation of the National Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lifeline - 988.
www.kristenchristycares.com

Jerry Robinson / How To Handle Money

Doug revisits some of our best shows from 2024. Doug is honored to have national economist and best selling author Jerry Robinson on the show. Jerry gives us the gut-honest truth of what's happening with our economy in regards to inflation, and how it’s impacting each of our lives. He also shares tips on how to best handle our personal finances. Plus, he lays out his proven steps on how to increase our income and invest during these crazy economic times.
https://followthemoney.com

Lisa Moser / 6 Vital Tips To Handle Disappointment

Doug revisits some of our best shows from 2024. Doug welcomes Lisa Moser to the show. Lisa is a former Miss Ohio USA, former Mrs. International, an author, international speaker and successful business woman. And she shares “6 Vital Tips To Positively Handle Disappointment” in a culture and time in the world where a lot of people are impacted by disappointment.
https://lisamoser.com
https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=2025-inauguration-ticket-requests

Senator Deb Fischer / Husker Volleyball

Doug is honored to have Senator Deb Fischer on the show to discuss Trump’s Cabinet Picks, the National Defense Authorization Act, and more. Plus Doug and Wyatt talk Husker Volleyball, being Deputized, and more.
https://www.fischer.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/home

Cybersecurity Expert Tristan Lawson

Doug welcomes in our resident cybersecurity expert Tristan Lawson to talk about several topics, including: The mystery drones, crypto & holiday scams, concerns about cell phones, and more.

Another Medical Marijuana Lawsuit / Drone Invasion

Doug is appalled by Former State Senator John Kuehn’s lawsuit to block Governor Jim Pillen to sign into law the two Medical Marijuana Initiatives and OVERWHELMLY were passed into law by Nebraskans. Doug discusses that and the invasion of drones on the east coast of the US.
www.nebraskamarijuana.org