32 – Downtown Lincoln – Thriving in Challenging Times

On this episode of Pints & Politics w/Dan Parsons, we discuss the challenges of keeping a downtown business and residential district thriving during a world-wide pandemic. Our guests are Todd Ogden, President & CEO, Downtown Lincoln Association and Ann Ringlein, Manager, Lincoln Running Company.

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What are we Drinking?
Zipline Brewing Company’s Barrel-Aged THE Stout – STYLE: RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT
With complex notes of cherry, char, and molasses, The Stout was aged with care in bourbon barrels to create a bold yet velvety brew.

31 – Expanded Gambling; It’s your choice Nebraska

On this episode of Pints & Politics with Dan Parsons, we talk with Keep the Money in Nebraska, a political committee supporting a series of ballot measures to expand, tax and regulate casino gaming in Nebraska. Voters will decide on Nov. 3, 2020. Our guests are Lance Morgan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ho-Chunk, Inc. the economic development corporation owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska; and Lynne McNally, Executive Vice President of The Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (NHBPA).

30 – Heads in Beds, Butts in Seats – after COVID

On Episode #30 we ask Tom Lorenz, the manager of Pinnacle Bank Arena, a world-class concert and sports arena and Jeff Maul, veteran director of the Lincoln, Nebraska Convention & Visitors Bureau – when will it be safe to once again stay at a hotel and attend a concert?

Our Sponsors: Pinnacle Bank Arena is an architectural embodiment of aesthetics and modernity. The state-of-the-art multi-purpose arena offers year-round entertainment, including concerts, family shows, touring acts and sporting events.
The Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau enthusiastically invites you to bring your next event to Lincoln.

What are we drinking?
White Elm Brewing – Goliath Imperial Stout and Hazy Legs IPA.

29 – The State of Renewable Energy in Nebraska

 
On this episode of Pints & Politics with Dan Parsons we feature three leading experts on renewable energy – Josh Moenning, Mayor of Norfolk, Nebr; David Levy, a long-time attorney and lobbyist and one of the pioneers of renewable energy; and Vanessa Silke, an attorney and lobbyist for craft beer, water and renewable energy. Our guests give an insider look at the state of renewable energy today in Nebraska. And of course we enjoy a few delicious craft beers from another pioneer – Nebraska Brewing Company. Pull up a bar stool and join us!

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What Are We Drinking? Nebraska Brewing Company’s Cardinal Pale Ale, an American Pale Ale, that is mildly bitter, and characterized by floral/citrus-like aromatics. And the Brunette Nut Brown Ale, it’s their version of the classic English-style Brown Ale. Support our friends, at Nebraska Brewing Company and co-owners Kim & Paul Kavulak.

28 – Hospitality and Politics in Chef Kevin Shinn’s Backyard

On this episode of Pints & Politics with Dan Parsons (during the COVID-19 health emergency) we retreat to the beautiful backyard of Chef and Author Kevin Shinn to talk about how politics could learn a thing or two about the hospitality of the restaurant industry. And we wash it all down with several locally sourced craft beers. Pull up a bar stool, or lawnchair, and join us.

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What are we drinking?
1,000 Truths Rye IPA, and Arrow of Time IPA from Cosmic Eye Brewing – Sam Riggins, Brewer and owner
Nebraska Brewing Company’s West Coast inspired India Pale Ale. Kim & Paul Kavulak, co-owners
IPA from Brickway Brewery
TUNE IN COCOYO from Code Beer. Super thick chewy imperial stout with loads of coconut, chocolate, and vanilla. It’s a dessert in a glass!

27 – The amazing story of Ho-Chunk, Inc. and its founder Lance Morgan

On Episode #27 we sit down with Lance Morgan, President and CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc., the award-winning economic development corporation owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Established in 1994 in Winnebago, Nebraska with one employee, Ho-Chunk, Inc. has grown to over 1,000 employees.