56 – CEDARS, CEO, Jim Blue

Episode #56: CEDARS – CEO, Jim Blue
CEDARS Organization CEO, Jim Blue talks about the need for more services for children in Lincoln and beyond. For 75 years, CEDARS mission has been to help children and youth achieve safety, stability and enduring family relationships.

“Two years ago, one in 20 of Cedars’ clients were served out of our Omaha office. Today, one in four of Cedar’s clients are served out of our Omaha office.”

What Are We Drinking?
FAIRY NECTAR IPA, from Kros Strain Brewing in LaVista, Nebraska
IPA – NEW ENGLAND / HAZY
Aromatic hops and notes of grapefruit, mango, and tropical goodness fill this tasty IPA leaving very little bitterness behind.
6.2% ABV, 62.0 IBU

CREDITS:
Dan Parsons – Host
Right Eye Digital – Kristian Anderson, Executive Producer
Mad Owl Films – Grant Parsons, Senior Producer
Parsons PR – Kim Remington, Operations Manager
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Parsons Public Relations, Inc. – The leading Nebraska public relations consultant

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55 – OPPD, Eric Williams

Episode #55: Eric Williams, OPPD
Discussion about renewable energy and the increasingly important role of renewables to help
power the low-cost and reliable grid of the future.

Our Guest:
Eric Williams is the Natural Resources Planner at the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District
(NRD). He works to protect and conserve natural resources, and to build trails across the metro
area. Prior to his work at the NRD, he helped to improve energy efficiency in Omaha through
evaluations and upgrades to homes and businesses as part of the reEnergize program.

What are we drinking?
FAIRY NECTAR IPA, from Kros Strain Brewing in LaVista, Nebraska
IPA – NEW ENGLAND / HAZY
Aromatic hops and notes of grapefruit, mango, and tropical goodness fill this tasty IPA leaving
very little bitterness behind.
6.2% ABV, 62.0 IBU

Credits:
Host: Dan Parsons
Guest: Eric Williams, OPPD
Right Eye Digital – Kristian Anderson, Executive Producer
Mad Owl Films – Grant Parsons, Senior Producer
Parsons PR – Kim Remington, Operations Manager
FUSE Coworking
Parsons Public Relations, Inc. – The leading Nebraska public relations consultant

54 – Play ball! Jeff Maul and Darin Erstad

Episode #54: Jeff Maul and Darin Erstad – Play ball! $27 million Lincoln Youth baseball and softball complex and home to the Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves baseball and softball teams.

Guests:
Jeff Maul, Executive Director, Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau / Vice President, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce

Darin Erstad is a former player and head coach of the University of Nebraska baseball team. He was the first overall pick by the Los Angeles Angels in the 1995 Major League Baseball draft. Two-time MLB All-Star and a three-time Gold Glove Award winner.
Darin was also the starting punter on the Cornhuskers football team and was part of their 1994 National Championship
Caught the final out of Game 7 of the 2002 World Series.

What Are We Drinking?
Fumblebrewski, Boiler Brewing Co. Pilsner – Imperial / Double Take you straight back to The Orange Bowl, 1984 The old switch-a-roo, Fumblerooski to be exact Or Fumblebrewski

Thanks to our sponsors and staff!
Right Eye Digital – Kristian Anderson, Executive Producer – Production & editing
Mad Owl Films – Grant Parsons, Senior Producer and distribution
Kim Remington, Operations Manager at Parsons PR
Pints & Politics theme music written and performed by Jack Rodenburg
FUSE Coworking
Parsons Public Relations, Inc. – The leading Nebraska public relations consultant
And our guests Jeff Maul and Darin Erstad

53 – Lincoln Airport Authority: Dave Haring and Rachel Barth

This month, I am sitting down with Dave Haring, Executive Director of the Lincoln Airport Authority, and Rachel Barth, Director of Communications and Customer Engagement. We take a closer look at a ballot measure for commercial airports across the state. If passed, Constitutional Amendment 1 would give local governments control of how airport funding is used, leading to more airline options and increased customer satisfaction. Tune in to learn more about this initiative and be sure to get out and vote on November 8. 

What Are We Drinking? 

Barrel-Aged KrostoberfestKros Strain Brewing Co, La Vista, Nebraska
5.5% ABV, 25.0 IBU, märzen.
“We took our recipe for a German-style märzen and cold lagered in red wine and whiskey barrels.”

Berry Lemon Sour – CODE Beer, Lincoln, Nebraska 4.8% ABV
“Wheat-based sour ale using lactobacillus and fruit with lots of blueberry and lemon. Its alluring color draws you in while the fruit-forward tartness and light finish keeps you coming back for more.”

Thanks to our sponsors and staff!
BCom Solutions – Production, editing and distribution of Pints and Politics
Kim Remington, Operations Manager at Parsons PR
Pints & Politics theme music by Jack Rodenburg
FUSE Coworking
Parsons Public Relations, Inc. – The leading Nebraska public relations consultant
And our guests Dave Haring and Rachel Barth

52 – Lancaster County Commissioner: Sean Flowerday

https://youtu.be/Ffu2n4njer0

During election season, it is easy to get caught up in higher-level government elections and not tune in to what is happening closer to home. Sean Flowerday is the Lancaster County Commissioner, and seeking reelection next month. In this episode, we talk about what Flowerday has done in his position and his hopeful plans for the future of Lancaster County. 

What Are We Drinking?
Dear Old Nebraska Brew

Thanks to our sponsors and staff!
BCom Solutions – Production, editing and distribution of Pints and Politics
Kim Remington, Operations Manager at Parsons PR
Pints & Politics theme music by Jack Rodenburg
FUSE Coworking
Parsons Public Relations, Inc. – The leading Nebraska public relations consultant
And our guest – Lancaster County Commissioner, Sean Flowerday 

Learn more about Sean: 
Campaign: http://seanflowerday.com/
Twitter: @SeanFlowerday
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.flowerday.9

51 – Nebraska Development with Richard Meginnis and David Levy

What Are We Drinking? 

Double barrel Bourbon Whisky from Brickway Brewery and Distillery in Omaha, the city’s first distillery since prohibition. Old Fashioned.

Old Fashioned recipe:
2 oz. Rye or Bourbon
½ oz proof Old Fashioned syrup
¼ orange
2 woodford reserve Bourbon cherries

  • Muddle ¼ orange and 1 bourbon cherry
  • Remove orange rind and cherry from shaker
  • Add ½ oz Proof Syrup and 2 oz Rye or Bourbon. Shake well.
  • Pour over ice. Garnish with one bourbon cherry and orange twist.

We may not notice it daily, but our city and our state are constantly changing – and these changes often directly impact us as residents. This week, I am sitting down with real estate expert Richard Meginnis and legal professional David Levy for an in-depth discussion about the development of Lincoln. We get into the art of risk-taking, the challenges, the opportunities, what it takes to work as a visionary and so much more. 

Thanks to our sponsors and staff!
BCom Solutions – Production, editing and distribution of Pints and Politics
Kim Remington, Operations Manager at Parsons PR
Pints & Politics theme music by Jack Rodenburg
FUSE Coworking
Parsons Public Relations, Inc. – The leading Nebraska public relations consultant
And our guests Richard Meginnis and David Levy