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Dale Johnson hosts Lincoln Live weekdays from 12:30pm top 1pm. You'll hear stories and shows that affect us here in Lincoln. No matter what the topic, you'll always be entertained and informed listening to Lincoln Live on 1240AM KFOR!
Dale Johnson hosts Lincoln Live weekdays from 11 a.m. to Noon. You'll hear stories and shows that affect us here in Lincoln. No matter what the topic, you'll always be entertained and informed listening to Lincoln Live on 1240AM KFOR!
Dale Johnson hosts Lincoln Live weekdays from 11 a.m. to Noon. You'll hear stories and shows that affect us here in Lincoln. No matter what the topic, you'll always be entertained and informed listening to Lincoln Live on 1240AM KFOR!
Dale Johnson hosts Lincoln Live weekdays from 11 a.m. to Noon. You'll hear stories and shows that affect us here in Lincoln. No matter what the topic, you'll always be entertained and informed listening to Lincoln Live on 1240AM KFOR!
Week of September 6, 2010
MON. 9/6 LABOR DAY
TUE 9/7 PREVENTING DISEASES BY EATING THE RIGHT FOODS Research going on now at UN-L. Dale sits down with DR. JANOS ZEMPLENI, Professor of Nutrition and Health Sciences
WED 9/8 LPS BOSS
Dale sits down with LPS Superintendent, STEVE JOEL
THUR 9/9 LINCOLN CHILDREN'S ZOO
Dale sits down with JOHN CHAPO of Lincoln Children’s Zoo to talk about events in September
FRI 9/10 ROCK ROADIE
At 20, he was the top roadie for The Animals. He booked Jimi Hendrix at the Monterey Festival in 1967 and was there when
Hendrix played at Woodstock. Along the way, James “Tappy” Wright, worked with Chuck Berry, Ike and Tina Turner and
Herman’s Hermits. Dale talks with him about his newly released book, Rock Roadie.
Week of August 30, 2010
MON. 8/30 LET'S GO TO THE STATE FAIR !!!
Dale talks with JOSEPH McDERMOTT, Executive Director of the Nebraska State Fair to look back at the first weekend in
Grand Island and what’s coming up this week
TUE. 8/31 ARENA PROGRESS
5 companies are interested in building the new Haymarket arena. 4 companies want to market the new arena. Dale talks
about it with DAN MARVIN, city arena coordinator
WED 9/1 TOURING THE NEW JAIL
County Commissioners recently toured construction of the new jail at Southwest 40th and West “O” Streets. Dale sits down with Commissioners, RAY STEVENS and LARRY HUDKINS to talk about the jail’s many technological features
THUR. 9/2 FIRE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Fire Chief, NILES FORD
FRI. 9/3 THE MYSTERY OF HOWARD HUGHES
Did Howard Hughes really die on April 5, 1976 or was that an imposter ??? Find out in “The Secret Life Of Howard Hughes.”
Dale sits down with author, MAJOR GENERAL, MARK MUSICK of the Nebraska National Guard, who says it’s possible
the tycoon lived as long as 2001. A book signing is planned Sunday at the Strategic Air and Space Museum at Ashland
Week of August 23,2010
MON. 8/23 THE SHERIFF IS IN
Dale sits down with Lancaster County Sheriff, TERRY WAGNER
TUE. 8/24 THE MAYOR IS IN
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER
WED. 8/25 THE MAN BEHIND THE NOSE
Larry Harmon’s character, Bozo the Clown, made the world a happier place, but there was a dark side. Before he died in
2008, Harmon finished writing his biography, with the help of THOMAS SCOTT McKENZIE. Dale talks with McKENZIE to
talk about the book, THE MAN BEHIND THE NOSE: Assassins, Astronauts, Cannibals and Other Stupendous Tales
THUR. 7/29 THE POLICE CHIEF IS IN
Dale sits down with Police Chief, Tom Casady
FRI. 7/30 FUN GUYS FROM STATE GAME AND PARKS
Dale sits down with the fun guys from the state Game and Parks Commission…JEFF RAWLINSON and AARON
HERSHBERGER
Week of August 16, 2010
MON. 8/16 2010 - 2011 SEASON AT THE LIED CENTER
Single ticket sales start TODAY for upcoming performances at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Dale sits down with Lied
Director, BILL STEPHAN
TUES. 8/17 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Dale sits down with Attorney General, JON BRUNING
WED. 8/18 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL !!!
Dale sits down with Associate Superintendent for Instruction, MARILYN MOORE
THUR. 8/19 MEDICAL CANNABIS
The Nebraska Board of Pharmacy recently heard testimony on the legalization of medical marijuana. Dale talks with RALPH
SMITH, Director of Patients Out of Time, an educational charity educating health care professionals about the
therapeutic uses of clinical cannabis
FRI. 8/20 ENCORE: TRICKING THE BRAIN TO CRAVE FRENCH FRIES
Everyday your brain is being tricked to crave French Fries, chips and crackers. Dale talks with nutritional educator,
DOUG INGOLDSBY, “The Vitamin Doctor” and founder of California-based nutritional supplement maker, All One
Week of August 9, 2010
MON. 8/9 HEAR CITY FORESTER LOSING HIS JOB and NOT JUST ANY FROZEN YOGURT 1st HALF OF SHOW: The City Council today looks at changing proposed cuts to Mayor Beutler’s budget plan, including
eliminating the job of City Forester. Dale sits down with the man who would lose his job, City Forester, STEVE SCHWAB 2nd HALF OF SHOW: A new soft-serve frozen yogurt with “good bacteria” made its debut last week at the UN-L Dairy
Store on East Campus. Dale was there for a sampling
TUE 8/10 FUTURE OF THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACING IN NEBRASKA
Dale talks about the role thoroughbred horse racing has on Nebraska’s economy with GREG HOSCH, Vice President of
Omaha Exposition and Racing…JERRY FUDGE, Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association President
and ZACK MADER, President of the Nebraska Thoroughbred Breeders Association
WED 8/11 LPS SUPERINTENDENT
1 week before public school starts in Lincoln. Dale sits down with LPS Superintendent, STEVE JOEL
THUR 8/12 EVERYTHING'S HAPPENING AT THE ZOO
Dale sits down with JOHN CHAPO of the Lincoln Children’s Zoo to talk about events going on in August
FRI 8/13 YOUR ELECTRIC RATESand AVIATION SAFETY 1st HALF OF SHOW: The second of 4 public meetings on Lincoln Electric System rates is planned for next Wednesday the 18th. Dale sits down with LES Consumer Services Vice President, TODD HALL 2nd HALF SHOW: A history of aviation safety with author, RAY HOLANDA
Week of July 26,2010
MON. 7/26 KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE
ALEX MOORE with Friends of the Earth talks about the Keystone XL pipeline proposed to cross Nebraska from Canada
to Texas Gulf. (first aired 4/1/10)
TUE. 7/27 THE MAYOR
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER
WED. 7/28 MOVIES ON THE GREEN
The Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center and University Program Council present the annual Jensen’s Cinema 16,
“Collection Movies on the Green” series. The theme is “comedies”. Dale sits down with Ross Director, DANNY
LADELY
THUR. 7/29 POLICE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Police Chief, TOM CASADY
FRI. 7/30 BARS OPEN UNTIL 2AM Dale sits down with City Council chair, JOHN SPATZ
Week of July 19, 2010
MON. 7/19 COLLECTING AND CARING 1st HALF OF SHOW…Learn what makes an item “collectible”. Dale talks with BOBBY LIVINGSTON of RR Auction in
Amherst, New Hampshire. 2nd HALF OF SHOW… Tabitha opens its second Green House for skilled nursing care. Dale talks with CHRISTIE
HINRICHS, Tabitha’s interim President/CEO.
TUE 7/20 ANYONE BUT DUANE (encore)
In June of 1965, a young man walks into a bank in Big Springs, Nerbraska, robs it and shoots all 4 bank employees. In his his book, Anyone But Duane, NOEL GROVE writes about Duane Pope, a popular college student who changed into a killer
WED 7/21 LIVE FROM SPECIAL OLYMPIC VILLAGE
LIVE from Olympic Village at Pershing Center…Cathy joins Dale to talk with organizers of the Special Olympics 2010
National Games
THUR 7/22 HOME SCHOOLING (encore)
Each year, at least 100,000 students graduate in this country from home schools. Dale talks with DEB BaDEER with the Nebraska Christian Home Educations Association and Omaha Senator, BEAU McCOY, the first state senator to have been exclusively home schooled
FRI 7/23 GAME AND PARKS GUYS
Dale sits down with the fun guys from the state Game and Parks Commission…JEFF RAWLINSON and AARON
HERSHBERGER
Week of July 12, 2010
MON. 7/12 STRANDED IN GUATEMALA
2 natural disasters recently stranded 8 Nebraska Wesleyan University students in Guatemala. Dale talks with 3 of those
students: KAYCIE RUPP, LIZ GABEL and TRAVIS BENESCH about the experience
TUES. 7/13 SPECIAL OLYMPICS 1st HALF SHOW: Special Olympics USA National Games start this weekend. With 3,000 athletes and their families pouring into the city, medical care must be ready. Dale talks with DAVID REESE, Vice President of Clinical Support and Services
at Bryan/LGH Medical Center. 2nd HALF SHOW: Dale talks with REV. DON COLEMAN of MAD DADS about his goal of supplying 150 bicycles to athletes
of the Special Olympics USA National Games
WED. 7/14 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Dale sits down with Attorney General, JON BRUNING
THUR. 7/15 RICH HISTORY OF DANA COLLEGE
Dana College in Blair closes this fall after 126 of rich history. Dale talks with Dana Regent, ROBERT COFFEY of Blair to
look back, get caught up on what’s happening now and what the future looks like for students.
FRI. 7/16 FIRE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Fire Chief, NILES FORD
Week of July 5, 2010
MON. 7/5 CLOSE TO THE SUMMIT
ROBERT KAY tried climbing the tallest mountain in the world, but the mountain won. The owner of Star City Motor Sports returns to talk with Dale about his gallant effort to conquer Mt. Everest
TUE. 7/6 LINCOLN AIRPORT
Dale talks with the Executive Director of the Lincoln Airport, JOHN WOOD
WED 7/7 KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE UPDATE
TransCanada proposes building a 1,400 mile, 36 inch diameter, buried pipeline from Canada to the Texas Gulf, passing thru Nebraska. In light of the BP Gulf leak, Dale talks with Nebraska state Senators, CHRIS LANGEMEIER of Schuyler and Lincoln Senator, KEN HAAR, both on the Legislature’s Natural Resources Committee and York Senator, GREG ADAMS, whose district the pipeline is proposed to pass thru
THUR. 7/8 EVERYTHING'S HAPPENING AT THE ZOO
July is a very busy month at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo. Dale sits down with Zoo President/CEO, JOHN CHAPO.
FRI. 7/9 SECRETARY OF STATE GOES TO CHINA
Dale sits down with Secretary of State, JOHN GALE to talk about his recent trip to China.
Week of June 28, 2010
MON. 6/28 STATE GAME AND PARKS GUYS
Dale sits down with the fun guys from the State Game and Parks Commission…JEFF RAWLINSON and AARON
HERSHBERGER
TUE. 6/29 NEW HEAD OF L-E-S
Lincoln’s new CEO and Administrator of the Lincoln Electric System starts work tomorrow . Dale sits down with KEVIN
WAILES
WED. 6/30 ROAD TRIP and GREENEST SPECIAL OLYMPICS EVER 1st HALF SHOW: With 11 road trips from which to choose, covering more than 35,000 miles of classic blacktop, JAMIE
JENSEN steers you to major cities and remote, charming towns in his book, “Road Trip USA”. Nebraska is included in a “Road to Nowhere” route. 2nd HALF SHOW: Dale talks with City Recycling Coordinator, GENE HANLON about making next month’s Special Olympics
the “greenest Special Olympics EVER !!!” AND…the fact the city is no longer offering FREE wood chips
THUR. 7/1 GREATEST COAST GUARD RESCUE
Dale sits down with KALEE THOMPSON, author of “Deadliest Sea”, the untold story behind the greatest rescue in Coast Guard history
FRI. 7/2 FIRST FAMILY OF FIREWORKS
The Zambelli Fireworks Show comes to Lincoln for our 4th of July Celebration. Dale talks with one of Zambelli’s shooters, JOHN STUBBS
Week of June 21, 2010
MON. 6/21 NEWLY ELECTED CITY COUNCIL CHAIR
Dale sits down with newly named City Council chair, JOHN SPATZ
TUE 6/22 MAYOR BEUTLER
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER
WED 6/23 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Dale sits down with Attorney General, JON BRUNING
THUR 6/24 POLICE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Police Chief, TOM CASADY
FRI 6/25 THE SHERIFF IS IN TOWN
Dale sits down with Lancaster County Sheriff, TERRY WAGNER
Week of June 14, 2010
MON. 614 CELEBRATE LINCOLN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL The streets of downtown Lincoln turn international Friday and Saturday, with exotic food, culture and music. Dale talks to GOLincolnGO Executive Director, DEB JOHNSON
TUES. 6/15 SHRINE BOWL
Jeff Motz talks Shrine Bowl. The best senior high school football players in the state play Saturday night in Memorial Stadium
WED. 6/16 LINCOLN REGENTS
KFOR’s Charlie Brogan sits down with University of Nebraska Lincoln Regents, TIM CLARE and JIM McCLURG
THUR. 6/17 ATTORNEY GENERAL BACK FROM IRAQ
Dale sits down with Attorney General, JON BRUNING to talk about his recent trip to Iraq
FRI. 6/18 FATHER’S DAY !!!
Dale talks with Nebraska’s Father Of The Year, GRANT SCHLOTMAN of Milford and runners-up PHIL CONNATSER of Lincoln, BYRON BROWN of Hickman and BRENT SCHWEITZER of Milford
Week of June 7, 2010
MON. 6/7 MOTOCROSS TRACK 1st HALF…A $3 ½ million motocross track and infrastructure are being built at the Abbott Sports Complex in far northeast Lincoln. What will it bring to Lincoln ??? Dale sits down with DEL LIENEMANN JUNIOR, president of the Lincoln Sports
Foundation 2nd HALF...UN-L photojournalist students traveled to Kazakhstan for 10 days. Dale sits down with department chair, BRUCE THORSON and 3 students who made the trip.
TUE. 6/8 THE BEANS ARE BACK !!!
The String Beans are back together again !!! Dale sits down with one of the “bean brothers”, CURT BRIGHT of Lincoln to talk
about the reunion AND you’ll hear music from Curt’s new solo CD.
WED 6/9 PONY EXPRESS IS 150 YEARS OLD
The romance, the legend, the mystique of the Pony Express - it all began in St. Joseph, Missouri, 150 years ago. Dale talks about rhew fascinating history of the nation's first overland mail service with CINDY DAFFRON of the Pony Express Museum in St. Joe
THUR. 6/10 DONATING YOUR BODY TO SCIENCE
If you have thought about donating your body to science, but aren’t sure how your body will be treated or what happens to
it...THIS SHOW IS FOR YOU. Dale talks with PAUL BECKER, a member of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s
Anatomical Board, CAROL LOMNETH, UNMC Anatomy and Biology Professor and ANDREA MULLEN, UNMC medical
student
FRI. 6/11 FIRE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Fire Chief, NILES FORD
Week of May 31, 2010
MON. 5/31 MEMORIAL DAY 1st HALF…Dale sits down with father/son soldiers, ANTHONY and CALEB McCLOUD of Lincoln who will serve together in
Afghanistan. 2nd HALF…World War II veterans from Lincoln tell their stories of service.
TUE. 6/1 WHAT'S THAT SONG ABOUT ???
Learn the real meaning behind some of your favorite songs with CARL WISER, creator of songfacts.com
WED. 6/2 OIL SPILL IMPACT ON LINCOLN SEAFOOD
To what extent has the BP oil spill in the Gulf impacted the available of fresh fish and shrimp into Lincoln ??? Dale sits
down with MONTE CONRAD from Surf N Turf in Lincoln
THUR. 6/3 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL !!!
Dale continues his end-of-school tradition of sitting down with Lincoln Public Schools Associate Superintendent for Instruction, MARILYN MOORE to talk about the end of another school year
FRI. 6/4 ...AND THEY'RE RACING !!!
The running of The Belmont Stakes is tomorrow. Dale talks local thoroughbred horse racing with JUDD BIETZ,
new director of racing at Lincoln Race Course, MICHAEL CHAMBERLAIN, track announcer and ROB TUEL, track
handicapper.
Week of May 24, 2010
MON. 5/24 THE SHERIFF
Dale sits down with Lancaster County Sheriff, TERRY WAGNER
TUE 5/25 THE MAYOR
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER
WED 5/26 WHAT'S A MATTER WITH KANSAS
Roger Ebert calls What’s a Matter with Kansas, “one of the 10 best documentaries of 2009.” The film about the conservative
movement in Kansas shows this Friday at the Ross Media Arts Center. Dale talks with co-producer, JOE WINSTON
THUR 5/27 THE POLICE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Police Chief, TOM CASADY
FRI 5/28 STATE GAME AND PARKS GUYS
Dale sits down with the fun guys from the State Game and Parks Commission…JEFF RAWLINSON and AARON
HERSHBERGER
Week of May 17, 2010
MON. 5/17 GARDENING WITH THE FIRST LADY
First Lady, Michelle Obama’s focus on childhood obesity focuses on good nutrition, including food grown in family
gardens. Food expert and author of “A White House Garden Cook Book”, CLARA SILVERSTEIN talks with Dale about what’s
being grown in the First Lady’s White House garden
TUES. 5/18 LEARNING FROM LINCOLN'S HUMANE SOCIETY and LES NEEDS NEW POWER LINE 1st HALF…Lincoln’s Capitol Humane Society is a model for shelters around the world. Dale sits down with DR. HASSAN of Cairo, Egypt and EMMANUEL EYOH of Nigeria after touring Lincoln’s shelter 2nd HALF…Lincoln Electric System wants to replace an aging transmission line to meet growing electricity use. Dale sits down with LES Vice President of Energy Delivery, DAN PUDENZ to talk about 2 open houses Thursday at the Auld Pavillion.
WED. 5/19 DONATING YOUR BODY TO SCIENCE
If you have thought about donating your body to science, but don’t know how your body will be treated or what happens to
it…THIS SHOW IS FOR YOU. Dale talks with PAUL BECKER, a member of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s
Anatomical Board, CAROL LOMNETH, UNMC Anatomy and Biology Professor and a UNMC anatomy student
THUR. 5/20 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Dale sits down with Attorney General, JON BRUNING
FRI. 5/21 CITY COUNCIL CHAIR
Dale sits down with City Council chair, DOUG EMERY
Week of May 10, 2010
MON. 5/10 HOME SCHOOLING
Each year, at least 100,000 students graduate in this country from home schools. Dale talks with DEB BaDEER with the
Nebraska Christian Home Educators Association and Omaha Senator, BEAU McCOY, the first state senator to have been
exclusively home schooled
TUE. 5/11 MEET MS. SENIOR AMERICA
She’s a 35 year survivor of breast cancer, danced ballet at Carnegie Hall, is a model and actor…and at 60 years of age, is
the reigning Ms. Senior America. Dale talks with GAIL KING
WED 5/12 ALL SIDES OF ARENA ISSUE AND ELECTION RESULTS
THUR. 5/13 MEET THE NEW LPS SUPERINTENDENT
Dale sits down with Grand Island Superintendent of Schools, STEVE JOEL, newly named Superintendent for the Lincoln
Public Schools
FRI. 5/14 STOP !!! IN THE NAME OF LOVE MOTOWN turns 50 !!!. To commemorate half-a-century of memorable music, Dale plays some of the record labels greatest
hits
Week of May 3, 2010
MON. 5/3 BACK FROM CHINA
Lancaster County Commissioner, LARRY HUDKINS, spent 13 days in China as a representative of the Nebraska Farm Bureau on a trade trip sponsored by the Nebraska Soybean Board. Dale sits down with LARRY to talk about China’s economic strengths and the possibility for future trade
TUE. 5/4 1 WEEK FROM TODAY BEFORE THE ARENA VOTE !!!
If you are still undecided about how you’ll vote on a $25 million bond to kick start the $344 million arena project in the
Haymarket, get your questions answered LIVE from arena supporters, DICK CAMPBELL and DAN MARVIN
WED. 5/5 ANTI-ARENA ANSWERS
Yesterday, your questions were answered by arena supporters. Today, Dale sits down with arena opponents SCOTT WENDT and BRAD CARPER of the “NO 2 ARENA” group to get your questions answered LIVE
THUR. 5/6 FIRE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Fire Chief, NILES FORD
FRI. 5/7 LINCOLN'S DISCRIMINATION and NEXT ADVENTURE FOR UN-L PROF 1st HALF SHOW…Fewer complaints of discrimination came in last year to the Lincoln Commission on Human Rights. Dale sits down with LCHR Director, LARRY WILLIAMS 2nd HALF SHOW…Dale sits down with UN-L Associate Professor of News-Editorials, BRUCE THORSON to talk his planned trip to Kazakhstan May 9th thru the 30th.
Week of April 26, 2010
MON. 4/26 SHERIFF WAGNER
Dale sits down with Lancaster County Sheriff, TERRY WAGNER
TUE 4/27 MAYOR BEUTLER
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER
WED 4/28 LINCOLN'S UNIVERSITY REGENTS
Charlie Brogan sits down with University of Nebraska Regents, TIM CLARE and JIM McCLURG
THUR 4/29 POLICE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Police Chief, TOM CASADY
FRI 4/30 YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT
He’s worked with Pink Floyd and Eric Clapton. He was tour manager for The Rolling Stones and co-manager for The
Grateful Dead. He hung out with Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Band and the Allman Brothers. Dale talks with SAM CUTLER about his new book, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”
Week of April 19, 2010
MON. 4/19 EARTH DAY WEEK
This week on Lincoln Live, you’ll hear conversations with people who are passionate about making this planet a greener place. The city’s Earth Day celebration is Saturday afternoon at Antelope Park. Dale talks with MITCH PAINE, KARIE ROHREN and EMILY McKEONE with the Mayor’s Cleaner Greener Lincoln Initiative. ALSO…UN-L students participated in RECYCLEMANIA to increase recycling on campus. Dale talks with KATIE CLEAR, President of the UN-L Environmental Resources Center.
TUES. 4/20 DECONSTRUCTING THE GREEN WAY
Not much left of the Villager Courtyard and Gardens Motel at 52nd and “O” Streets. It was de-constructed in a “green” way. Dale talks with JUSTIN HERNANDEZ, project manager for Sandstone Construction.
WED. 4/21 GREEN FAMILY
Dale talks with CATHERINE ZANDONELLA, author of “Green Guide Families” for parents and grandparents who want to make sound environmental decisions about food, health medicine, clothing, home décor, toys, travel and play activities.
THUR. 4/22 FRIENDS OF WILDERNESS PARK
Dale talks with KAY YOUNG, an expert of cooking with native plants, BILL HAWKINS, an educator on the importance of organic growing and AMY BRT, Community Garden Program Manager for Community CROPS.
FRI. 4/23 MOTHER NATURE'S FRIENDS IN THE GAME AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
We conclude Earth Day Week with the fun guys from the state Game and Parks Commission. JEFF RAWLINSON and
AARON HERSHBERGER are always looking out for Mother Nature.
Week of April 12, 2010
MON. 4/12 PIPELINE PASSES THROUGH NEBRASKA
A crude oil pipeline is planned to travel 255 miles across Nebraska near Valentine, crossing 19 rivers and streams before
leaving Nebraska thru Jefferson and Fillmore counties into Kansas. Dale gets a critical view of the project from ALEX
MOORE, Dirty Fuels Campaigner with Friends of the Earth
TUE. 4/13 FBI AGENT ON IDENTITY THEFT
The Better Business Bureau is offering you a FREE Identity Theft Prevention Program at Edgewood Cinema on Wednesday. Dale talks with the event’s key speaker, former FBI Special Agent, JEFF LANZA
WED 4/14 TOMORROW IS TAX DAY !!!
Get your last minute tax questions answered LIVE by an expert. Dale brings you SHERRILL GREGORY TROVATO with the
National Association of Enrolled Agents
THUR. 4/15 TIME FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Dale sits down with Attorney General, JON BRUNING
FRI. 4/16 IS SEX ADDICTION REAL ???
Tiger Woods got caught cheating…so he went to rehab for sex addiction. Jesse James got caught cheating, so he went to
rehab for sex addiction. Are they sincere ??? Dale talks about sex addiction with DR. DAVID EIGEN, author of the
books, “Men - The Gods of Love and Women” and “The Goddesses of Wisdom”
Week of April 5, 2010
MON. 4/5 DRUGS IN YOUR WATER
It will shock you to know how many pharmaceutical chemicals are in this country’s water supply. Dale talks with UN-O
toxicologist, DR. ALAN KOLOK and DR. DANIEL SNOW from the UN-L Water Science Lab
TUE. 4/6 WIND POWER
It is the goal of NPPD and OPPD to have 10% of their energy supply for customers come from renewable resources by 2020. Dale talks with DAVE RICH of NPPD and MARC NICHOLS of OPPD
WED. 4/7 HEALTH CARE 101
Learn about President Obama’s health care reform from an expert. Dale talks with TRUDY LIEBERMAN, UN-L graduate,
now Director of the Health and Medicine reporting program at the Graduate School of Journalism at City University of New York
THUR. 4/8 WHERE ARE YOU GOING ON VACATION ???
Dale sits down with VALERIE HOLMES of Odyssey Travel of Lincoln to talk about popular travel spots
FRI. 4/9 SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Time is running out for you to volunteer for the 2010 USA National Special Olympics July 18th thru the 23rd. Dale sits down
with President and CEO of the Games in Nebraska, CHUCK COOPER
Week of March 29, 2010
MON. 3/29 CLIMBING EVEREST
Lincoln businessman, ROBERT KAY is on his way to climbing Mount Everest. He left yesterday. Dale sat down with this
ambitious man, who’s in the process of climbing the highest peaks on all 7 continents
TUE 3/30 END OF LIFE CARE
Tomorrow, Nebraska Hospice brings to Lincoln a sought-after expert on end-of-life care. DR. DAVID CASARETT
is author of “Last Acts: Discovering Possibilities and Opportunities at the End of Life”. Dale also talks with
JENNIFER EUREK, Outreach and Education Coordinator for the Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care
Partnership.
WED 3/31 THE MAYOR
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER
THUR 4/1 THE FIRE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Fire Chief, NILES FORD
FRI 4/2 NO TO THE ARENA
The group, “NO 2 ARENA” are organizing to oppose a new ` arena in the Haymarket. Dale sits down with “NO 2 ARENA”
spokesmen, SCOTT WENDT and BRAD CARPER
Week of March 15, 2010
MON. 3/15 GLOBAL WARMING
Dale spends time with LARRY SCHWEIGER, President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation to talk about his new book, “Last Chance: Preserving Life on Earth”
TUE. 3/16 NEBRASKA ANGELS
NEBRASKA ANGELS is a newly formed group of investors looking for outstanding financial returns by investing in promising
early-stage companies primed for expansion. Dale sits down with NEBRASKA ANGELS, LOU HALPERIN, DAVE LIEGL and
JOHN BRASCH
WED 3/17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Everyone is Irish today, so sit back and enjoy Irish music
THUR. 3/18 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Dale sits down with Attorney General, JON BRUNING
FRI. 3/19 THE CIRCUS IS IN TOWN !!!
The 65th annual Shrine Circus is in town at Pershing Center !!! Dale goes behind the scenes under the Big Top to talk with
performers who have made the circus their life
Week of March 8, 2010
MON. 3/8 RARE
Dale sits down with National Geographic magazine award winning photo-journalist, JOEL SARTORE has a new book out
this month, “RARE”
TUE. 3/9 CLIMATE CHANGE
The President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation comes to Lincoln tomorrow to talk about climate change. Dale
caught up with LARRY SCHWEIGER
WED. 3/10 BOYS STATE TOURNAMENT
Boys State Basketball starts tomorrow. Jeff Motz talks boys hoops with BOB JENSEN, publisher of Huskerland Prep Report
THUR. 3/11 ONE NIGHT WITH QUEEN
Spend tonight with Queen at the Lied Center. Dale spends a few minutes with GARY MULLINS, who is
Freddie Mercury in “One Night of Queen”
FRI. 3/12 REGENTS MEETING
Charlie sits down with UN-L Lincoln Regents, TIM CLAIRE and JIM McCLURG
Week of March 1, 2010
MON. 3/1 WHAT'S THAT STATE DIVISION ALL ABOUT ???
Dale talks with directors in a half-dozen of the state’s most obscure agencies, departments or divisions, including the Board of Barber Examiners and State Electrical Division
TUE 3/2 FIXING THE CAPITOL ROOF
Dale went up to the roof of the state Capitol building with BOB RIPLEY, Director of the Office of the State Capitol Commission, to see how that aging area was being renovated last fall
WED 3/3 GIRLS'S STATE BASKETBALL
Girls State Basketball starts tomorrow. Jeff Motz talks girls hoops with BOB JENSEN, publisher of Huskerland Prep Report
THUR 3/4 FIRE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Fire Chief, NILES FORD
FRI 3/5 HAITI HELPER
3 trips to Haiti already…JOHN THOMAS, Union College administrative director of the school’s International Rescue and Relief Program, has a 4th trip planned for March 11th. Dale talks with him about what he has seen and improvements being made in Haiti
Week of February 22, 2010
MON. 2/22 CHANGES TO CREDIT CARD RULES TAKE EFFECT TODAY
New credit card rules take effect today. Dale talks with KEN KILLMAN, counselor for the Consumer Credit Counseling
Service of Nebraska
TUES. 2/23 POTENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COMING FROM NEW ARENA
Dale sits down with former City Council member, ROBIN ESCHLIMAN, who also runs a commercial real estate business…LOU HALPERIN, a Lincoln real estate developer and JON CARLSON, property owner and aide to Mayor Beutler
WED. 2/24 THE SHERIFF
Dale sits down with Lancaster County Sheriff, TERRY WAGNER
THUR. 2/25 THE POLICE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Police Chief, TOM CASADY
FRI. 2/26 FUN GUYS FROM GAME AND PARKS
Time for the fun guys from the State Game and Parks Commission. Dale sits down with JEFF RAWLINSON and
AARON HERSHBERGER
Week of February, 15,2010
MON. 2/15 SECRETARY OF STATE
Nebraska’s 143rd birthday is March 1st. Dale sits down with Secretary of State, JOHN GALE, to talk about Statehood Day
birthday parties across the state.
TUE. 2/16 FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Dale talks with DR. RONALD TAKAKI, Professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley about his book, “A Different Mirror”, which gives readers new insight in to the deep and rich multicultural makeup of America
WED 2/17 NU REGENTS
UN-L Regents will continue to talk about working with Lincoln for a new arena in the Haymarket. Charlie Brogan sits down with Lincoln Regents, JIM McCLURG and TIM CLAIRE
THUR. 2/18 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Dale sits down with Attorney General, JON BRUNING
FRI. 2/19 TIME FOR THE MAYOR
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER
Week of February, 8, 2010
MON. 2/8 ARENA DETAILS
Dale talks about the new arena with DICK CAMPBELL, who's worked on the arena project the past 5 years and City Arena Coordinator, DAN MARVIN.
TUE. 2/9 COME WITH ME TO SPAIN !!!
Dale sits down with VALERIE HOLMES of Odyssey Travel in Lincoln to talk about a special KFOR trip to Spain in September.
They’ll catch up with other travel new, too.
WED. 2/10 CITY COUNCIL CHAIR
Dale sits down with City Council, DOUG EMERY.
THUR. 2/11 FIRST HALF OF SHOW: LUCIE ARNAZ
Dale talks with the daughter of Lucille Ball, LUCIE ARNAZ, who come to Omaha Valentine’s Day night for an evening of smoky songs from Broadway, pop and Latin culture. SECOND HALF OF SHOW: RAY BLUE
Dale talks with internationally known saxophonist, RAY BLUE, who performs Tuesday night
the 16th at Doane College in Crete for Black History Month.
FRI. 2/12 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY !!!
Dale introduces you to couples who have been married about 50 years AND a couple married 43 days
Week of February 1, 2010
MON. 2/1 BEST SELLING REFERENCE BOOK OF ALL TIME
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2010 is the ultimate tool to help you answer questions. Dale sits down with World Almanac Senior Editor, SARAH JANSSEN
TUE 2/2 PONY EXPRESS
The romance, the legend, the mystique of the Pony Express – it all began in St. Joseph, Missouri 150 years ago. Dale talks
about the fascinating history of the nation’s first overland mail service with CINDY DAFFRON of the Pony Express Museum in St. Joe
WED 2/3 STAND UP AND BE COUNTED
Dale talks with SUE HINRICHS, Census Office Manager in Lincoln and JARED EWY with the Denver Census Center about a nationwide Census Tour bus coming to Lincoln next month
THUR 2/4 FIRE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Fire Chief, NILES FORD
FRI 2/5 BUS RIDES FOR JUST 25 CENTS
Star Tran is offering 25 cent rides the entire month. Dale talks with Star Tran Manager, LARRY WORTH and Star Tran
Marketing Director, KITTY MILLER
Week of January 25, 2010
MON. 1/25 THE MAKING OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT
The history of the Norris Public School District is painstakingly documented year-by year in a new book written by one of the
men who helped start the district in 1964…former Lincoln Christian head basketball coach, WES SHEPARD.
TUES. 1/26 THE MAYOR
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER
WED. 1/27 FROM RADIO TO THE PEACE CORP
A familiar voice returns to the radio today. TOM BARKER in the 70’s and 80’s rocked Lincoln on KFMQ. Now he’s in the Peace Corp. Dale talks with TOM about his volunteer years in South Africa
THUR. 1/28 POLICE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Police Chief, TOM CASADY
FRI. 1/29 HOW "GREEN" ARE THIS YEAR'S MISS AMERICA CONTESTANTS
Dale talks with Los Angeles TV host and web eco-host, TAMARA HENRY, who talked with all 53 contestants about what “green” means to them
Week of January 11, 2010
MON. 1/11 2 ELVIS' ARE IN THE BUILDING
Dale and Cathy sit down with Elvis tributers and entertainers, JOE HALL and BILL CHRASTIL of Lincoln. Joseph and Bill are about to embark on an exciting new venture together at the Owens Theatre in Branson
Dale and Cathy sit down with Elvis impersonators, JOE HALL and BILL CHRASTIL of Lincoln. They perform Friday at the
Pla-Mor Ballroom before heading to their theatre in Branson
TUE. 1/12 TOP NEBRASKA STORIES OF 2009
Dale sits down with KEVIN O’HANLON of the Associated Press to talk about the top stories of the year
WED. 1/13 STATE AUDITOR
Dale sits down with State Auditor, MIKE FOLEY
THUR. 1/14 CITY COUNCIL CHAIR
Dale catches up on city business with City Council chair, DOUG EMERY
FRI. 1/15 FUTURE OF TELEVISION
RON ROMERO of Schaefer’s TV and Appliance just returned from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. ROMERO
sits down with Dale to talk about 3D TV, ultra-thin high-def TVs and other technology you will see on store shelves this year.
Week of January 4, 2010
MON. 1/4
TUE 1/5 LINCOLN LAWMAKERS
The 2009 Legislative session begins tomorrow. Dale talks with Lincoln’s lawmakers to learn of their legislative agendas during the Unicameral
WED 1/6 SALE OF LANCASTER MANOR
The latest developments from the Lancaster County Board on the sale of Lancaster Manor will be discussed in detail today when Dale sits down with Commissioner, LARRY HUDKINS, the only member of the board opposing the sale
THUR 1/7 FIRE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Fire Chief, NILES FORD
FRI 1/8 HELPING HOMELESS PEOPLE GET OUT OF THE COLD
This wickedly cold weather is an inconvenience for you and me, but for homeless people, it’s life threatening. Dale sits down with PASTOR TOM with People’s City Mission.