
Pints & Politics
A project dedicated to conversation and community.
Pints & Politics with Dan Parsons is a podcast & event driven project that brings together diverse thought leaders to discuss the most important issues of our day. Host Dan Parsons is a 20+ year public relations expert and political advisor with a love for local food, craft beer & cocktails and engaging conversation.
Each episode of Pints & Politics is driven to presenting ideas in an atmosphere of cooperation and community. Oh…and we do so while enjoying a craft beer or locally sourced cocktail.
Pull up a bar stool and join us!



Latest episode
35 – Bryan Slone, Nebraska State Chamber – Politics, Beer & Baseball
We are joined by Bryan Slone, President of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Bryan's background includes working in the Reagan Administration as a lobbyist for the IRS, and helping write the 1986 Tax Reform Bill with Congressman...
Episode list
34 – The Future of Broadband in Nebraska
The Nebraska Legislature is considering proposals to expand high-speed internet service in rural areas. Supported by...
33 – Wind Energy; Open for Business?
On this episode we are joined by Lancaster County (Nebraska) Commissioner Sean Flowerday and Josh Moenning, Director of...
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...
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...
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...
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 -...
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...
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...
26 – Horses, Casinos and the Politics of Gambling
Episode #26 features conversation about a proposed ballot issue that would authorize casino gambling at Nebraska horse racing tracks. Guests: Lance...
25 – Top 5 Thanksgiving Dinner Topics – Other than Politics
Happy Thanksgiving! On episod #25, we talk about the Top 5 things to talk about at Thanksgiving dinner - other than politics...religion and your ex....