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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 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.
Week of December 28,2009
MON. 12/28 WHAT DID THE GUYS FROM GAME AND PARKS GET FOR CHRISTMAS ??? Dale sits down with state Game and Parks guys – JEFF RAWLINSON and AARON HERSHBERGER
TUES. 12/29 ENCORE SHOW !!!
In June, Dale sat down with Nebraska Insurance Director, ANN FROHMAN
WED. 12/30 TOP 100 GLOBAL THINKERS
Foreign Policy magazine is out with it’s Top 100 Global Thinkers. Dale talks with Assistant Managing Editor,
ELIZABETH DICKINSON
THUR. 12/31 ENCORE SHOW !!!
In July, Dale sat down with CECIL STEWARD, President of the Joslyn Institute for Sustainable Communities, who was invited to Washington D.C. to evaluate the entire 25 building U.S. Capitol Complex for future energy
Week of December 21, 2009
MON. 12/21 MAYOR BEUTLER
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER
TUE. 12/22 CHIEF CASADY
Dale sits down with Police Chief, TOM CASADY
WED 12/23 SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT
Dale sits down with Lincoln Schools Board member, DON MAYHEW to talk about selecting a new superintendent,
graduation rates and new occupants of the old Hawthorne Elementary school.
THUR. 12/24 SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN !!!
LIVE from the NORTH POLE, SANTA CLAUS takes calls from kids !!!!!!!!!!
MON. 12/14 ENCORE SHOW !!!
REV. OTIS YOUNG passed away Thursday morning at the age of 78. Your phone calls and e-mails have prompted an encore airing of a conversation Dale had with REV. YOUNG in January, talking about his book, “Reach Out and Live”.
TUE. 12/15 CITY COUNCIL CHAIR
Dale sits down with City Council chair, DOUG EMERY
WED. 12/16 ENCORE SHOW !!!
In July, Dale introduced you to SEAN COETZEE, a former UN-L tennis athlete from South Africa who started the company Woodsmoke, as a way to raise money for artists in his homeland.
THUR. 12/17 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Dale sits down with state Attorney General, JON BRUNING
FRI. 12/18 BEST OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
A perfect Christmas gift for the National Geographic lover on your list…every single issue of the iconic magazine since 1888
is available in a 6 DVD-Rom box set. Dale talks with National Geographic editor, CHRIS JOHNS
Week of December 7, 2009
MON. 12/7 PERFORMANCES AT PERSHING CENTER
If the walls of Pershing Center could talk, they would tell you about 52 years of history, including one of Elvis’ last concerts,
high school basketball tournament games, state wrestling meets, arena football games, banquets and hundreds of
graduations. Dale sits down with Pershing General Manager, TOM LORENZ and Pershing Event Coordinator, DEREK
ANDERSON, to look back at some of the special events hosted at Pershing Center.
TUE 12/8 ENCORE SHOW…
35 years in the making, REV. OTIS YOUNG, had written a book, “Reach Out and Live”. Dale talked with Rev. Young in January of this year.
WED 12/9 BEHIND THE SCENES OF TALKING BOOKS
Bringing books and magazines to people with vision or physical disabilities is the craft of the Nebraska Library Commission’s Talking Book and Braille Service. Dale takes goes behind the scenes with DAVE OERTLI, Director of the Talking Book and Braille Service to show you the process of recording books and magazines for the bli
THUR 12/10 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW and JESSE COOK FIRST HALF OF SHOW: The Los Angeles Auto Show is going on this week. Dale talks with JAMES BELL from Kelley Blue Book about the Chevy Volt, Hyundai Sonata and a Ferrari Hybrid. SECOND HALF OF SHOW: Dale talks with Flamenco guitarist, JESSE COOK, who performs Saturday night in Omaha at the
Holland Performing Arts Center.
FRI 12/11 WANT TO FOLLOW THE HUSKERS TO THE HOLIDAY BOWL ???
Dale talks travel with VALERIE HOLMES from Odyssey Travel in Lincoln.
Week of November 30, 2009
MON. 11/30 LISTENING TO THE LAND
Food and farms are involved in a blitzkrieg of changes, according to Dale’s guest. STEVEN McFADDEN, author of The Call of the Land joins a growing chorus voicing a new vision for food and agriculture.
TUES. 12/1 WORLD AIDS DAY
Today is World AIDS Day. Dale talks with HEATHER BERNEY with the support group, Being Alive Lincoln and
CHRIS, who’s positive with HIV
WED. 12/2 NEBRASKA GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT
A global organization centered on orphans was born right here in Lincoln. Dale talks with co-founders, KATHY DEAVER and
SUSAN BROWNE of the Nebraska Global Orphan Project
THUR. 12/3 FIRE CHIEF
Dale talks with FIRE CHIEF, NILES FORD
FRIDAY 12/4 "THE GREATEST" and STAR CITY HOLIDAY PARADE FIRST HALF OF SHOW…USA Today is out with a special edition on Muhammad Ali. Dale talks with USA Today sports
reporter, JON SARACENO. SECOND HALF OF SHOW…The Star City Holiday Parade is tomorrow . Dale looks ahead, talking to Updowntowners
Executive Director, DEB JOHNSON.
Week of November 23, 2009
MON. 11/23 TIME FOR THE SHERIFF
Dale sits down with Lancaster County Sheriff, TERRY WAGNER
TUE. 11/24 TIME FOR THE MAYOR
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER
WED. 11/25 TIME FOR THE POLICE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Police Chief, TOM CASADY
THUR. 11/26 HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!
Dale talkS with Nebraska Wesleyan Associate Professor of History, SANDRA MATHEWS about the first Thanksgiving
FRI. 11/27 FUN GUYS FROM STATE GAME AND PARKS
Dale sits down with the fun guys from the State game and Parks commission…JEFF RAWLINSON, AARON HERSHBERGER and RALPH WALL
Week of November 16, 2009
MON. 11/16 WHAT WILL WINTER BRING TO LINCOLN ???
Dale sits down to talk with one of the foremost experts on weather in the country, DR. KEN DEWEY, Professor at the
UN-L School of Natural Resources
TUE. 11/17 BILLBOARDS THAT GET YOU THINKING
You see the billboards around Lincoln…Albert Einstein with his tongue sticking out, a father pushing his wheelchair bound son thru 65 marathons and Shrek…all from the Foundation for a Better Life, in hopes of inspiring, motivating and encouraging the human spirit. Dale talks with Foundation representatives, GARY DIXON and BROOKE NORD
WED 11/18 THE NEXT PLAGUE
A well-know author and practicing physician at Mass General in Boston is not pleased with the way the federal government is handling the flu vaccination effort. DR. ROBIN COOK’s book, PLAGUE, is a thriller about an upcoming pandemic. His article in Foreign Policy magazine focuses on the next great flu plague
THUR. 11/19 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Dale sits down with Attorney General, JON BRUNING
FRI. 11/20 WHAT'S THE WORLD WATCHING ON TV ???
It’s not Twitter or Facebook that’s reinventing the planet. Television still rules the world. Dale talks with CHARLES
KENNY, author of, “Revolution in a Box”, an article in the latest Foreign Policy magazine…learn what people around the world are watching
Week of November 9, 2009
MON. 11/9 MARKETING THE 2010 HONDA INSIGHT
UN-L journalism students are among 21 marketing departments in the country working on a new advertising campaign for the Honda Insight hybrid. Dale goes to the Student Union where students market the cars. You’ll also hear MICHELLE WIEDEL, senior marketing and business administration major about the campaign, coordinator of the ad campaign.
TUE 11/10 CATCHING UP ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Next week, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development hosts a briefing to provide you timely information about key
issues affecting the state’s development and economy. Dale previews the briefing with State DED Director, RICHARD
BAUER.
WED 11/11 BOXING WITH DOUG EMERY
Dale usually talks with City Council chair, DOUG EMERY about city matters and a bit about DOUG’s love of boxing, but today
Dale joins DOUG at the Southside Boxing Gym to meet coaches and boxers who participate in this sport in Lincoln
THUR 11/12
FRI 11/13 FIRE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Fire Chief, NILES FORD
Week of November 2, 2009
MON. 11/2 CENTENNIAL MALL RENOVATION - PART 1
The first in a 2 part show today…Dale walked along Centennial Mall with City Parks and Recreation Director, LYNN
JOHNSON and DENNIS SCHEER with the Clark Enerson design team to talk about the planned renovation of Centennial
Mall. A Community Open House is planned for Tuesday November 10th at the Scottish Rite Temple to share the
preliminary plan.
TUES. 11/3 CENTENNIAL MALL RENOVATION - PART 2 Dale’s conversation with City Parks and Recreation Director, LYNN JOHNSON and DENNIS SCHEER with the Clark Enerson design team as they walked along Centennial Mall to see for themselves the renovation needed for the 4 block stretch from the State Capitol Building to UN-L. A Community Open House is planned for Tuesday November 10th at the Scottish Rite Temple to share the preliminary plan.
WED. 11/4 SHOULD YOU GET AN H1N1 FLU SHOT ???
Dale sits down with the state’s Chief Medical Officer, DR. JOANN SCHAEFER to answer your flu questions LIVE on the
air.
THUR. 11/5 MONEY FOR AFRICAN CHILDREN & POSTSECRETS PART 1…FRANK WARREN’s new book, PostSecret: Confessions on Life, Death and God is nothing like you have
ever seen. Handmade postcards from strangers revealing gut wrenching secrets. PART 2...SEAN COETZEE invites you to an exclusive event tomorrow night to celebrate the spirit of Africa. Dale talks with
SEAN about his company, Woodsmoke, who’s teaming up with Chez Hay Catering of Lincoln to offer you African art, wine and food as a way of raising money for African children.
FRI. 11/6 ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL ???
Nebraska takes on Oklahoma tomorrow. KFOR’s Jeff Motz sits down with JEFF WILKERSON, co-host of The Spread on our
sport’s station, ESPN 1480 and JASON PETER, 3-time National Champion defensive tackle for the Huskers and co-host of The Spread, to talk about the game.
Week of October 26, 2009
MON. 10/26 THE SHERIFF'S IN TOWN
Dale sits down with Lancaster County Sheriff, TERRY WAGNER
TUE. 10/27 BASEBALL, WORLD WAR II AND DISAPPOINTMENT
Dale sits down with GARY MOORE, author of Playing with the Enemy, a book about Moore’s father, a 15 year old baseball
phenomenon headed for stardom with the Brooklyn Dodgers, held back by World War II, but given a 2nd chance.
WED. 10/28 WIND POWER
Malcolm Senator, KEN HAAR, has been traveling around the state gathering information about the state’s possibilities of
developing alternative energy from the wind. Dale talks with Senator Haar about why Nebraska isn’t living up to its potential.
THUR. 10/29 HOW MUCH FOOD IS IN YOUR PANTRY RIGHT NOW ??? Dale talks with a man who believes you should have at least 1 year’s worth…2 years would be better. STEVE SHENK of
“efooddirect.com” is director of the J. Michael Stevens Group, a premier nationwide supplier of bulk food.
FRI. 10/30 VISIONMAKER FILM FESTIVAL
The 2009 VisionMaker Film Festival begins today at the Ross Media Arts Center. Hear portions of 15 films scheduled for the 7 day event when Dale sits down with SHIRLEY SNEVE, Executive Director of the Native American Public
Tele-communications.
Week of October 19, 2009
MON. 10/19 TIRED OF BARKING DOGS
Responsible dog and cat ownership today on Lincoln Live. Dale sits down with Animal Control Manager, ROBERT
WESTFALL, and dangerous dog officer, SGT. DeMON WIMES
TUE. 10/20 HE-E-R-R-E-E COMES THE MAYOR
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER
WED 10/21 WHATCHA PLAYIN' ???
“Batman hits a batarang out of the park”…”Beatles: Rock Band is a fun trip thru history”…”Guitar 5 hits a high note”…Journal Star video game reviewer, AIMEE GREEN really likes some of the new games which are out in time for Christmas. She talks with Dale about new electronic games available for your holiday shopping list.
THUR. 10/22 POLICE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Police Chief, TOM CASADY
FRI. 10/23 STATE GAME AND PARKS GUYS
Dale sits down with the fun guys from the State Game and Parks Commission…JEFF RAWLINSON, AARON HERSHBERGER and RALPH WALL
Week of October 12, 2009
MON. 10/12 COLUMBUS DAY
What does history really reveal about Christopher Columbus, the man who supposedly discovered America ???
Dale sits down with SANDRA MATHEWS, Associate Professor of History at Nebraska Wesleyan.
TUE 10/13 FINAL DAYS FOR THE ZOO
Days are dwindling to a precious few at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo. Last day of the season is Thursday. Dale talks with Zoo
Director, JOHN CHAPO about the year and BOO at the ZOO, starting October 26th.
WED 10/14 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Dale sits down with Attorney General, JON BRUNING
THUR 10/15 GHOST STORIES
A "Ghosts of Lincoln" bus tour is all booked up, but you can hear some spooky Capital City stories when Dale sits down with DALE BACON and SCOTT COLBORN, lovers of the supernatural and coordinators of the bus tour.
FRI 10/16 CYBERKNIFE
Traditional cancer radiation therapy can take as many a 40 treatments. St. Elizabeth CyberKnife Center can treat many
cancers in 1 to 5 treatments. Dale sits down with DR. DINA HOWELL-BURKE, Director of the St. E’s Radiation Therapy
Center.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
MON. 9/14 NORTH KOREAN SOCIETY
Photo-journalist, TOMAS VAN HOUTRYVE went incognito into North Korea to find a society that doesn’t smile. See his photos in Foreign Policy magazine and hear Dale’s conversation today with the award winning photographer.
TUE 9/15 DUANE POPE
In June 1965, a young man walks into a bank in Big Springs, Nebraska, robs it and shoots all 4 bank employees. In his book, “Anyone But Duane”, NOEL GROVE writes about Duane Pope, a popular college student who changed into a killer.
WED 9/16 IMPACT OF REFUGEES Nebraska was among states holding forums to examine the impact of refugees settling in to the state. Dale sits down with TODD RECKLING, Director of the Division of Children ND Family Services in the Department of Health and Human Services, KAREN PARDE, State Refugee Coordinator and KRISTIN GAIL, Health Screening Coordinator for refugees.
THUR 9/17 ATTORNEY GENERAL Attorney General, JON BRUNING
FRI 9/18 RESIDENTIAL ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY
300 miles east of Lincoln in Rutledge, Missouri, is a non-profit residential ecological sustainable community called Dancing Rabbit, which started from scratch in 1997 and now is home to 40 adults. Dale talks with Dancing Rabbit eco-village founder, ALLINE ANDERSON.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
MON. 9/7 LABOR DAY Today, America honors men and women who work.
Thousands of soldiers are working today in Iraq and Afghanistan. Dale talks with 36 year old, Lincoln High grad, Sgt. 1st Class TREVINO COPELAND, who’s career includes 7 deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, spending 19 years in the Army, more than half his life.
TUES. 9/8 BILL WILLIAMS coordinated the Heartland Honor Flight, sending 1,500 Nebraska veterans to Washington D.C to see their World War II Memorial. Dale talks with BILL WILLIAMS about another project…to honor Nebraska veterans from Iraq, Afghanistan, Desert Storm, Viet Nam and Korea.
WED. 9/9 CAPITOL RENOVATION
Dale up to the roof of the state Capitol building with BOB RIPLEY, Director of the Office of the Capitol Commission, to see how that aging area is being completely renovated.
THUR. 9/10 H1N1 FLU VIRUS
Health officials are monitoring very closely the spread of the H1N1 flu virus. News Director, Chris Simon sits down with TIM TIMMONS with the City-County Health Department.
FRI. 9/11 SALE OF LANCASTER MANOR
County Commissioner, BOB WORKMAN, sits down with KFOR News Director, Chris Simon, to talk about the sale of Lancaster Manor, the county-run nursing home.
WEEK OF AUGUST 31, 2009
MON. 8/31 TIME FOR THE SHERIFF
Dale sits down with Lancaster County Sheriff, TERRY WAGNER
TUE. 9/1 PULITZER PRIZE WINNER WRITES MEMOIR
Pulitzer Prize winner, TED KOOSER sits down with Dale to talk about his new book, Lights on a Ground of Darkness, about his family and the stories they have passed down.
WED. 9/2 CITY BUSINESS
Dale sits down with City Council chair, DOUG EMERY to talk city business.
THUR. 9/3 FIRE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Fire Chief, NILES FORD.
FRI. 9/4 20TH SEASON AT THE LIED
Dale talks about the new season at the Lied Center for Performing Arts with Interim Executive Director, ANN CHANG-
BARNES
WEEK OF AUGUST 24, 2009
MON. 8/24 ANOTHER WAY THE MUSIC DIED
What has digital music done to the music industry ??? Dale gets an answer from Rolling Stone contributor, STEVE KNOPPER. His new book is, APPETITE FOR SELF-DESTRUCTION: The Spectacular Crash of the Record Industry
in the Digital Age.
TUE. 8/25 TIME FOR THE MAYOR
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER
WED 8/26 STATE FAIR CYBER FAIR
Learn about wildlife in your backyard at this year’s Nebraska State Fair. Dale talks with DAVE TITTERINGTON of Wildlife
Habitat and DR. PATRICIA FAIRCHILD, 4-H Curriculum Design Specialist
THUR. 8/27 POLICE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Police Chief, TOM CASADY
FRI. 8/28 GAME AND PARKS GUYS
Dale sits down with the fun guys from the State Game and Parks Commission…JEFF RAWLINSON, AARON HERSHBERGER and RALPH WALL
WEEK OF AUGUST 10, 2009
MON. 8/10 DOES CHICKEN SOUP REALLY WORK ???
Your Mom always said, “Eat chicken soup when you’re not feeling well”, but what do doctors say ??? Dale talks with
University of Nebraska Medical Center physician, DR. STEPHEN RENNARD about research on whether chicken soup
really has medicinal value.
TUES. 8/11 GREEN JOBS DON'T MEAN MORE JOBS
As a matter of fact, a study prepared by an economics professor in Spain argues renewable jobs destroy trfaditional jobs. Dale talks with JIM SIMS of the Western Business Roundtable about the report, “Lessons from the Spanish Renewables Bubble.”
WED. 8/12 HALL OF FAME VOLLEYBALL COACH
TERRY PETTIT is being inducted into the American Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Coach Pettit directed the
Nebraska volleyball team to 43 NCAA tournament victories and the school’s first National Championship in women’s volleyball in Dale talked with Coach Pettit last year about his new book, “Talent and the Secret Life of Teams.”
THUR. 8/13 RECYCLING CITIES
Men’s Health magazine ranks Lincoln 93rd for recycling. Fresno, California is #1. Wichita, Kansas is #100. Dale talked
with Men’s Health magazine Deputy Editor, MATT MARION about the article…BOB WEAKLY, head of recycling in Fresno…
JO OLIVER, Recycling coordinator in Wichita and GENE HANLON, Lincoln’s Recycling Coordinator.
FRI. 8/14 REMEMBERING THE SUMMER OF LOVE
Woodstock changed history 40 years old tomorrow. Listen to music from 1969, the summer of love, and Dale’s conversation with NICK ERCOLINE. You’ll see him on the 1970 original Woodstock soundtrack CD cover, hugging his future wife, Bobbi,
at Woodstock. The photograph symbolized a generation.
WEEK OF AUGUST 3, 2009
MON. 8/3 OPEN HARVEST EXPANSION
Dale goes to Open Harvest to talk with Manager, JIM NELSON and Marketing Manager, KELSI SWANSON, about the
cooperative’s expansion.
TUE. 8/4 DOCUMENTING NEBRASKA'S RECESSION
Dale tracks down BRUCE THORSON, UN-L Associate Professor in the College of Journalism and Mass Communication and 3 of his photo students who started a month ago traveling the state to document the recession’s impact on the state.
WED. 8/5 TOURING THE STATE'S ONLY LEED PLATINUM BUILDING
On Friday, YOU have the chance to walk through the first Platinum LEED certified historically renovated building in the state of Nebraska. An open house is planned Friday at the Color Court Building at 8th and M. In April, Dale toured the “project in progress” with JOSH BERGER of WRK, the Lincoln design team behind the renovation.
THUR. 8/6 CITY COUNCIL CHAIR
Dale sits down with City Council chair, DOUG EMERY to talk city business.
FRI. 8/7 FIRE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Fire Chief, NILES FORD.
WEEK OF JULY 27, 2009
MON. 7/27 GREATEST PLACES TO STAND
You have until the end of the year to vote on “The Greatest Places to Stand on the Planet”…places like Hoover Dam,
Stonehenge and Sydney Harbour. Dale talks with one of the people compiling this list, CIARAN BRADLEY of stoodthere.com.
TUE. 7/28 TIME FOR THE MAYOR
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER
WED 7/29 TOURING THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING
Dale continues his tour of the state Capitol building with BOB RIPLEY, Director of the Office of the Capitol Commission.
THUR. 7/30 SAYING GOODBYE TO COACH ALLEN
University of Nebraska gymnastics coach, FRANCIS ALLEN, is retiring after 40 years at UN-L. We started airing this show last month, but was interrupted by a Presidential news conference, so to recognize Coach Allen for his decades of dedication, Dale re-airs the conversation with Coach Francis Allen.
FRI. 7/31 ASIA RISING
Don’t believe the hype about the decline of America and the dawn of a new Asian age. Dale talks with MINXIN PEI, former senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and his article in Foreign Policy magazine, “Asia’s Rise.”
WEEK OF JULY 20,2009
MON. 7/20 NEBRASKA STATE FAIR AND HORSE RACING
Grand Island is all fired up about getting the Nebraska State Fair next year. Dale talks with Grand Island Mayor, MARGARET HORNADAY and State Fair Executive Director, JOE McDERMOTT. Dale also talks with racing manager, MIKE NEWLIN, to look back at the just concluded 2009 thoroughbred horse racing season.
TUE 7/21 OPEN ADOPTION
Open adoption is growing in popularity. Adoptive parents and often the adopted child interact directly with birth parents. Hear
how it works when Dale sits down with former KFOR News reporter, KRISTI STUTHEIT and her husband, MICHAEL
MacGREGOR, to talk about the open adoption of their daughter, BABY JESSICA. Birth mother, JESSICA SPANGLER will be on the show, too, along with BECKY McELHOSE of the Nebraska Children’s Home Society.
WED 7/22 ENJOYING THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Dale sits down with the fun, knowledgeable guys from the state Game and Parks Commission…JEFF RAWLINSON, RALPH WALL and AARON HERSHBERGER.
THUR 7/23 POLICE CHIEF
Chris Simon sits down with Police Chief, TOM CASADY
FRIDAY 7/24 SHRINE BOWL KFOR's Jeff Motz sits down with SAM NELSON with the Shrine Bowl Committee to highlight the purpose of the event and activities surrounding the game Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Week of July 13, 2009
MON. 7/13 VEGAS...HERE WE COME !!!
We’ll see what Las Vegas is doing to remember Michael Jackson. Dale talks with NORM CLARKE, entertainment writer for the Las Vegas Review Journal.
TUES. 7/14 WOODSMOKE
Woodsmoke is a company founded by South African, SEAN COETZEE, a former UN-L tennis athlete.
Woodsmoke is also a “feeling.” Learn how this company helps talented artists and crafts people in South Africa.
WED. 7/15 TOURING THE CAPITOL BUILDING
Dale tours the State Capitol building with BOB RIPLEY, Director of the Office of the Capitol Commission, to describe some of the many renovated, replaced and refurbished features in the historic structure.
THUR. 7/16 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Dale sits down with Attorney General, JON BRUNING
FRI. 7/17 GREATEST PLACES TO STAND
You have until the end of the year to vote on “The Greatest Places to Stand on the Planet”…places like Hoover Dam,
Stonehenge and Sydney Harbour. Dale talks with one of the people compiling this list, CIARAN BRADLEY of stoodthere.com
WEEK OF JULY 6, 2009
MON. 7/6 S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E A-T T-A-D-A
The TADA Theatre is one of the first in the region to be granted rights to produce the Tony Award Winning musical The 25th
Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Dale takes you to rehearsal to meet several of the talented local actors and to talk with TADA owners BOB and CRIS ROOK.
TUE. 7/7 ON THE ROAD RECORDING RECESSION
Dale tracks down BRUCE THORSON, UN-L Associate Professor in the College of Journalism and Mass Communication and 3 of his photo students who started a month ago traveling the state to document the recession’s impact on the state.
WED. 7/8 CLASSICS AT THE ROSS
Stars shine again on the UN-L campus starting tomorrow, July 9th, when the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center presents the annual Jensen’s Cinema 16 Collection of Movies on the Green 2008 series. Dale talks with Ross director, DANNY LADELY about this year’s films, “A Star is Born”, “You Can’t Take It With You”, “The Stranger”, “You Were Never Lovlier”, “Sahara” and “Lost Horizon.”
THUR. 7/9 GREENING UP THE CAPITOL
Dale sits down with CECIL STEWARD, President of the Joslyn Institute for Sustainable Communities, who was invited to
Washington D.C. to evaluate the entire 25 building U.S. Capitol Complex for future energy savings.
FRI. 7/10 WHAT'S GOOD FOR YOU
A month ago, health educator, STUART TOMC, talked about the need for you to take Omega 3 to help with memory loss.
Response was overwhelming…You asked for copies of the show and for more information, so Dale is bringing back STUART TOMC to answer your questions “LIVE” on the air.
WEEK OF JUNE 29, 2009
MON. 6/29 THE A.G. IS IN
Dale sits down with Attorney General, JON BRUNING
TUE. 6/30 INSURANCE LEADER
Dale sits down with Nebraska Insurance Director, ANN FROHMAN
WED 7/1 CITY BUSINESS
City Council chair, DOUG EMERY, joins Dale for the full hour
THUR. 7/2 FIRE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Fire Chief, NILES FORD
FRI. 7/3 4th OF JULY IS TOMORROW !!!
Sit back and enjoy inspirational patriotic music
WEEK OF JUNE 22, 2009
MON. 6/22 THE SHERIFF IS IN TOWN !!!
Dale sits down with Lancaster County Sheriff, TERRY WAGNER
TUE 6/23 ANYONE BUT DUANE
In June 1965, a young man walks into a bank in Big Springs, Nebraska, robs it and shoots all 4 bank employees, In his book, “Anyone But Duane”, NOEL GROVE writes about Duane Pope, a popular college student who changed into a killer.
WED 6/24 HERE COMES THE MAYOR
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER
THUR 6/25 TALKING LAW ENFORCEMENT
Dale sits down with Police Chief, TOM CASADY
FRI 6/26 FUN OUTDOORS
Dale sits down with the fun, knowledgeable guys from the state Game and parks Commission…JEFF RAWLINSON, RALPH WALL and AARON HERSHBERGER.
WEEK OF JUNE 8, 2009
MON. 6/8 BACK TO LAS VEGAS
Dale talks with NORM CLARKE, entertainment writer for the Review Journal.
TUE. 6/9 TREE HUGGER (and pruner)
A green metallic beetle is scaring arborists in Iowa and Wisconsin. Dale talks with JIM HAAS, President of Lincoln Tree
Service about the Emerald Ash Borer
WED. 6/10 GIVING UP MAGIC SECRETS
Professional magician, ADAM WHITE of Lincoln, gives up all his secrets in his new book, “You Are Magic.” Dale talks with this 31 year old talent, who’s been performing magic more than half his life, appearing in more than 200 shows a year.
THUR. 6/11 SUFFERING FROM CRS ???
Can’t Remember Stuff ??? Dale talks with health educator, STUART TOMC, about ways a “brain healthy” diet can help with memory loss.
FRI. 6/12 PHOTOGRAPHING NEBRASKA'S RECESSION
UN-L Associate Professor in the College of Journalism and Mass Communication, BRUCE THORSON, is 8 days into a 2 month documentary project with 3 photo students studying the impact of the recession on Nebraska. Dale catches up with the group to learn what they’ve discovered so far.
WEEK OF JUNE 1, 2009
MON. 6/1 THE LAND OF NO SMILES
Photo-journalist, TOMAS VAN HOUTRYVE went incognito into North Korea and found a society that doesn’t smile. See his photos in Foreign Policy magazine and hear Dale’s conversation today with the award winning photographer.
TUE. 6/2 FIRE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Lincoln Fire Chief, NILES FORD
WED 6/3 CAREER SOLDIER FROM LINCOLN
36 year old, Lincoln High grad. Sgt. 1st Class TREVINO COPELAND has spent 19 years in the Army, more than half his life. Dale talks with Sgt. Copeland about his career and his 7 deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
THUR. 6/4 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL !!!
Dale talks with Associate Superintendent for Instruction, MARILYN MOORE
FRI. 6/5 CITY COUNCIL CHAIR
Newly elected City Council chair, DOUG EMERY, joins Dale for the full hour.
Week of May 25, 2009
MON. 5/25 MEMORIAL DAY
Special programming from ABC NEWS
TUE 5/26 THE SHERIFF IS IN
Dale sits down with Lancaster County Sheriff, TERRY WAGNER
WED 5/27 SUPPORTIVE MOM - ADDICTIVE FAN
Find out what happens when a supportive mom becomes an addictive fan. Dale talks with PAM CAREY, author of “Minor
League Mom…A Mother’s Journey Through the Boston Red Sox Farm Teams”
THUR 5/28 POLICE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Police Chief, TOM CASADY
FRI 5/29 THE MAYOR IS IN
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER
WEEK OF MAY 18, 2009
MON. 5/18 SPECIAL OLYMPICS COMING TO LINCOLN
4,000 special athletes and coaches, along with 15,00 family members converge on Lincoln in July of 2010 for the Special Olympics National Games. You have never seen anything like it. Dale talked with President and CEO of the 2010 National
Games, CHUCK COOPER.
TUES. 5/19 HOW SOON WILL YOU BE ABLE TO GO TO CUBA ???
Dale asks VALERIE HOLMES of Odyssey Travel of Lincoln.
WED. 5/20 FUTURE OF NEBRASKA'S WATER
Dale talks with JANE GRIFFIN, President of the Groundwater Foundation and her sister, KAREN GRIFFIN O’CONNOR of Olsson Associates.
THUR. 5/21 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Dale sits down with Nebraska Attorney General, JON BRUNING
FRI. 5/23 GAME AND PARKS GUYS
Dale sits down with JEFF RAWLINSON, AARON HERSHBERGER
and RALPH WALL of the State Game and Parks Commission.
WEEK OF MAY 11, 2009
MON. 5/11 BACK TO LAS VEGAS
Dale talks with NORM CLARKE, entertainment writer for the Review Journal.
TUE. 5/12 DANCING RABBIT ECOVILLAGE
300 miles east of Lincoln in Rutledge, Missouri, is a non-profit, residential ecological sustainable community called Dancing Rabbit, which started from scratch in 1997 and is now home to 40 adults. Dale talks with Dancing Rabbit eco-village founder, ALLINE ANDERSON.
WED. 5/13 GREEN JOBS DON'T MEAN MORE JOBS
A study prepared by an economic professor in Spain argues renewable jobs destroy traditional jobs. Dale talks with
JIM SIMS of the Western Business Roundtable about the report, “Lessons from the Spanish Renewables Bubble”
THUR. 5/14 FOUNDATION FOR A BETTER LIFE
You’ve seen the billboards around Lincoln…Albert Einstein with his tongue sticking out, a father pushing his wheelchair bound son thru 65 marathons and Shrek…all from the Foundation for a Better Life, in hopes of inspiring, motivating and encouraging the human spirit. Dale talks with Foundation representatives, GARY DIXON and BROOKE NORD.
FRI. 5/15 SWINE FLU FROM DAY 1
Dale sits down with state Chief Medical Officer, DR. JOANN SCHAEFER, to look back at the first Nebraska notification of Swine Flu on April 26th. It’s now referred to as H1N1.
WEEKOF MAY 4, 2009
MON. 5/4 SUPERINTENDENT RETIRES
Dale sits down with Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent, SUSAN GOURLEY, who retires at the end of the 2009-10 school year.
TUE. 5/5 A FIRST FOR THE STATE
The Color Court Building at 8th and “M” is being designed to be the first renovated building in the state to be certified platinum for sustainable construction standards set by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Dale tours the 100 year old building with JOSH BERGER of WRK, a Lincoln design team.
WED 5/6 ...AND THEY'RE OFF !!!
Thoroughbred horse racing returns this Friday to State Fair Park for the 2009 season. Dale talks with Director of Racing Operations, MIKE NEWLIN…track handicapper, ANGELA HERMAN and a jockey,
THUR. 5/7 FIRE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Lincoln Fire Chief, NILES FORD
FRI. 5/8 HONORING FALLEN PEACE OFFICERS
Nebraska’s Law Enforcement Memorial in Grand Island will be dedicated on Monday. Dale talks with former Lincoln Police
Capt. ALLEN SOUKUP, whose father was killed in the line of duty in 1966 and BARB DODGE, whose husband, Lancaster County Deputy Sheriff, Craig Dodge, was killed in Hickman in 1987.
WEEK OF APRIL 27, 2009
MON. 4/27 THE SHERIFF IS BACK
Dale sits down with Lancaster County Sheriff, TERRY WAGNER
TUE 4/28 CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES
Dale spends a few minutes talking with all 6 candidates for City Council…GENE CARROLL, ADAM HORNUNG, JANE KINSEY, KEN SVOBODA, JAYNE SNYDER and TERRY KUBICEK.
WED 4/29 SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES
Dale spends time talking with school board candidates…ANDY RINGSMUTH, DON MAYHEW, KEVIN KELLER, LANNY BOSWELL, KATHY DANEK and GREG WILTSHIRE.
THUR 4/30 TIME WITH THE MAYOR
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER
FRI 5/1 LAST CHAT AS COUNCIL CHAIR
Dale talks with City Council chair, ROBIN ESCHLIMAN
WEEK OF APRIL 20, 2009
MON. 4/20 CONGRESSMAN FORTENBERRY
1st District Republican Congressman, JEFF FORTENBERRY sits down with Dale to talk about everything from the economy to the federal stimulus package, war in Afghanistan to bipartisanship in Washington...and his impression of President Obama as he approaches 100 days in office.
TUES. 4/21 APRIL IS NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH
500 people in Nebraska are waiting for an organ transplant. Dale talks with STEPHANIE LOCHMILLER from the Nebraska Organ Recovery System.
WED. 4/22 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC FOCUSES ON ENERGY
National Geographic magazine is focusing on energy. Dale talks with TIM APPENZELLER, Executive Editor for Text and a member of the senior environmental editing team at National Geographic about the newsstand-only issue, “Energy for Tomorrow: Repowering the Planet”.
THUR. 4/23 CHIEF CASADY
Dale sits down with Police Chief, TOM CASADY
FRI. 4/24 GAME AND PARKS GUYS
Dale sits down with the guys from the State Game and Parks Commission…JEFF RAWLINSON, AARON HERSHBERGER
and RALPH WALL.
WEEK OF APRIL 13, 2009
MON. 4/13 BACK TO VEGAS
Dale catches you up on Las Vegas entertainment news with NORM CLARKE, entertainment writer for the Review Journal.
TUE. 4/14 TAX TIME
Your taxes have to be filed by Midnight tomorrow !!! Get your last minute tax questions answered LIVE when Dale talks with KIRK SEAMAN and TIM EKLUND of Liberty Tax Service of Lincoln.
WED. 4/15 FREE HEALTH SERVICES
Dale talks with THERESA HARMS of “Clinic with a Heart” and PASTOR TOM of the People’s City Mission about providing health care to people in Lincoln without health insurance.
THUR. 4/16 THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IS IN
Dale sits down with Attorney General, JON BRUNING.
FRI. 4/17 LPS SUPERINTENDENT RETIRES
Dale sits down with Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent, SUSAN GOURLEY, who retires at the end of the 2009-10 school
year.
WEEK OF APRIL 6
MON. 4/6 SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK
Dale sits down with KEN DEWEY, weather expert and Professor at the UN-L School of Natural Resources.
TUE. 4/7 HOW MUCH FOOD IS IN YOUR PANTRY?
Dale talks with a man who believes you should have at least 1
year’s worth…2 years would be better. STEVE SHENK of
efoodsdirect.com is director of the J. Michael Stevens Group, a
premier nationwide supplier of bulk food.
WED 4/8 SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK
Jeff Motz sits down with Lancaster County Emergency Management Coordinator, DOUG AHLBERG.
THUR. 4/9 COUNTRY'S BEST RECYCLING CITIES
Men’s Health magazine is out with its list of cities where “recycling rules.” Lincoln ranks 93rd. Fresno, California, is #1. Wichita, Kansas, is 100. Dale talks with Men’s Health magazine Deputy Editor, MATT MARION about the article…BOB WEAKLY, head of recycling in Fresno…JO OLIVER, Recycling Coordinator in Wichita and GENE HANLON, Lincoln’s Recycling Coordinator.
FRI. 4/10 TEENS WITH BAD CREDIT
By 16, many kids have already ruined their credit. People under
25 make up the fastest growing age-range of bankruptcies. Dale
talks with REMAR SUTTON, co-founder of Fool Proof Me, a
program for parents, young people, high schools and colleges to
learn about financial responsibility.
WEEK OF MARCH 30, 2009
MON. 3/30 ULTIMATE CHEAPSKATE
Dale’s guest is a cheapskate. JEFF YEAGER is the ultimate
cheapskate. His book says so, “The Ultimate Cheapskate’s Road
Map to True Riches”.
TUE 3/31 BANKING 101
To understand how so many banks in this country can be in such
terrible shape, it’s important to know how a bank works. Dale
talks BANKING 101 with DR. MANFRED PETERSON, UN-L
Professor of Finance.
WED 4/1 WHERE HAVE ALL THE MUSCLE CARS GONE ???
Dale talks about muscle cars and modern cars with JOHN DAVIS,
creator, host and Executive Director of MotorWeek.
THUR 4/2 FIRE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Fire Chief, NILES FORD
FRI 4/3 CITY COUNCIL CHAIR
Dale talks with City Council chair, ROBIN ESCHLIMAN
WEEK OF MARCH 23, 2009
MON. 3/23 THE SHERIFF IS IN
Dale sits down with Lancaster County Sheriff, TERRY WAGNER
TUES. 3/24 THE POLICE CHIEF IS IN
Dale sits down with Police Chief, TOM CASADY
WED. 3/25 CATCHING UP WITH CONGRESSMAN FORTENBERRY
(tentative) Dale talks with Nebraska 1st District Republican
Congressman, JEFF FORTENBERRY about the economy, the
federal stimulus package, war in Afghanistan, bipartisanship in
Washington and his impression of President Obama’s first 58
days in office.
THUR. 3/26 THE MAYOR IS IN
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER
FRI. 3/27 FUN WITH GUYS FROM GAME AND PARKS
Dale sits down with the fun guys from the State Game and Parks
Commission…JEFF RAWLINSON, AARON HERSHBERGER
and RALPH WALL.
WEEK OF MARCH 16
MON. 3/16 MAJESTIC MIGRATION
From March thru mid-April, 650,000 Sandhill cranes fill the skies
over central Nebraska. Dale taps into the expertise of the
Audubon Society, talking with Society President, JOHN
FLICKER, Audubon Field Editor, FRANK GRAHAM and
Audubon Director of Bird Conservation, DR. GREG
BUTCHER.
TUE. 3/17 EVERYBODY'S IRISH TODAY
ST. PATRICK’S DAY…Irish music the entire hour !!!
WED. 3/18 NEW HEAD OF NEBRASKA STATE FAIR
Dale talks with newly named State Fair Executive Director, JOE
McDERMOTT.
THUR. 3/19 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Dale sits down with Attorney General, JON BRUNING
FRI. 3/20 LET'S GO TO THE CIRCUS !!!
The 64th 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 there life.
WEEK OF MARCH 9
MON. 3/9 WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS IS HEARD ON KFOR
Respected celebrity Las Vegas reporter, NORM CLARKE with the Review-Journal, is on LINCOLN LIVE for his regular monthly spot to talk about the usual crowd of celebrities in Sin City. Hear about a woman who claims to be Jerry Lewis’ daughter and a meeting Norm once had with Lewis.
TUE. 3/10 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN...(almost) THE BEATLES !!!
"RAIN, a Tribute to The Beatles", comes to the Lied Center in Lincoln Friday night and Omaha’s Orpheum Theater Saturday. Dale talks with STEVE LANDES, who plays John Lennon, about playing songs The Beatles never performed LIVE…and doing them note-for-note just like the recordings.
WED 3/11 BOYS STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Jeff Motz previews BOYS STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT with BOB JENSEN with Huskerland Prep Report
THUR. 3/12 BOYS STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT GAME
FRI. 3/13 FUTURE OF THE AUTO INDUSTRY(COULD POSSIBLY BE BUMPED BY BOYS STATE TOURNAMENT)
Dale talks about muscle cars and modern cars with JOHN DAVIS, creator, host and Executive Director of MotorWeek.
WEEK OF MARCH 2, 2009
MON. 3/2 EVERYONE'S IRISH ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Celtic music takes over Lincoln Live today and the Lied Center tomorrow the Dublin Philharmonic brings an "Irish Spectacular" to Lincoln. Dale talks with musicians, CORA LUNNY and AIDAN O’BRIEN. Irish music, too, today on LINCOLN LIVE.
TUE 3/3 NEW STATE ENERGY PLAN
Nebraska’s energy future is wrapped up in the 2009 Nebraska Energy Plan. A final draft is just about ready. Dale sits down with Nebraska Energy Office Director, NEIL MOSEMAN.
WED 3/4 TOURNAMENT TIME !!!
Jeff Motz previews the Girls State Basketball Tournament starting tomorrow
THUR 3/5 FIRE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Fire Chief, NILES FORD
FRI 3/6 CITY BUSINESS
Dale talks with City Council chair, ROBIN ESCHLIMAN
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23, 2009
MON. 2/23 LIVE WITH THE SHERIFF
Dale sits down with Lancaster County Sheriff, TERRY WAGNER
TUES. 2/24 LIVE WITH THE MAYOR
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER
WED. 2/25 TRAVEL NEWS AND ZOO HAPPENINGS
FIRST HALF OF SHOW…Dale talks travel today with VALERIE HOLMES of Odyssey Travel of Lincoln. SECOND HALF OF SHOW…Dale talks with JOHN CHAPO, Director of the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
THURS. 2/26 LIVE WITH THE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Police Chief, TOM CASADY
FRI. 2/27 STATE GAME AND PARKS GUYS
Dale sits down with the fun guys from the State Game and Parks Commission…JEFF RAWLINSON, AARON HERSHBERGER and RALPH WALL.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 16, 2009
MON. 2/16 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BOB DOWNEY
BOB DOWNEY is celebrating his 25th anniversary as Executive Director of the Capitol Humane. Dale sits down with Bob to talk about the shelter’s future.
TUES. 2/17 eBAY 101
Dale talks with JACK WADDICK, one of only 8 eBay University instructors and certified eBay business consultants in the country. JACK WADDICK comes to Southeast Community College next month to teach you how to make money on eBay.
WED 2/18 GROWING WITH THE PEOPLE'S CITY MISSION
The People’s City Mission continues to grow. Dale catches up on expansion plans with Mission Executive Director, PASTOR TOM.
THURS. 2/19 LIVE WITH ATTORNEY GENERAL
Dale sits down with Attorney General, JON BRUNING.
FRI. 2/20 BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Back in 1967, amid race riots in cities all across America, Lincoln formed a Commission on Human Rights. Dale talks with 2 of the original board members, LOIS WEAVER and JOE HAMPTON. Current board, chair, WENDY FRANCIS, also talks about human rights in the 21st Century.
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9, 2009
MON 2/9 CATCHING UP WITH VEGAS NIGHTLIFE
Respected celebrity Las Vegas reporter, NORM CLARKE with the Review-Journal, becomes a regular guest on LINCOLN LIVE. The first weekend of February brought the usual crowd of celebrities to Sin City…some well behaved, some not so behaved. Catch up on the Vegas nightlife with NORM CLARKE on LINCOLN LIVE.
TUES. 2/10 TAX QUESTIONS ANSWERED LIVE
Dale sits down with CATINA TONGISH of Jackson-Hewitt of Lincoln. Just over 2 months until tax day, so get started by having your questions answered by an expert.
WED. 2/11 HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABE !!!
This week, Lincoln is celebrating the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Included in the “10 Score” gala is a musical written by Lincoln attorney, JIM HARRIS based on Civil War a diary written by his great-great uncle. Joining JIM HARRIS on LINCOLN LIVE is DIANE GONZOLAS from the Mayor’s Office to talk about all other activities.
THURS. 2/12 HOME AND GARDEN SHOW
Fall in love with your home again at the 37th annual Nebraska Builders Home and Garden Show. Dale sits down with featured speakers LORI PIPPITT to talk about designs for your budget…ED KOUMA on building rain gardens and MIKE REZAC to talk about building green.
FRI. 2/13 HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
Dale talks with 4 Lincoln area couples who have been married more than 50 years…BILL and MARIE WOOD, DON and DONNA GILL, CLARENCE and JACKIE MEISTER and DR. HARLEY and MARY BATIE
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2, 2009
MON. 2/2 BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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 into the deep and rich multicultural makeup of America.
TUES. 2/3 EXAMINING PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ENERGY POLICY
Dale discusses President Obama’s Energy Plan with OMAHA SENATOR, TOM WHITE, who’s working on green initiatives in the Legislature…JOHN BOURNE with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union, about green jobs and CECIL STEWARD, president and founder of the Joslyn Castle Institute for Sustainable Communities.
THURS. 2/5 LIVE WITH THE FIRE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Fire Chief, NILES FORD
FRI. 2/6 LIVE WITH CITY COUNCIL CHAIR
Dale talks with City Council chair, ROBIN ESCHLIMAN
WEEK OF JANUARY 26, 2009
MON. 1/26 LIVE WITH THE SHERIFF
Dale sits down with Lancaster County Sheriff, TERRY WAGNER.
TUES. 1/27 LIVE WITH THE MAYOR
Dale sits down with MAYOR BEUTLER.
WED. 1/28 BOOK OF SERMONS FROM REV. OTIS YOUNG
35 years in the making, REV. OTIS YOUNG, has finally written a book. Dale talks with REV. YOUNG about “Reach Out and Live”, a compilation of experiences and sermons.
THURS. 1/29 OPEN ADOPTION
Open adoption is growing in popularity. Adoptive parents, and often the adopted child, interact directly with birth parents. Dale sits down with former KFOR News reporter, KRISTI STUTHEIT and her husband MICHAEL MacGREGOR, to talk about the open adoption of their daughter, BABY JESSICA. Birth mother, JESSICA SPANGLER, will be on the show, too, along with BECKY McELHOSE of the Nebraska Children’s Home Society.
FRI. 1/30 GETTING TO KNOW NEWS ANCHORS AT LINCOLN'S OWN ABC
KLKN-TV, Lincoln’s own ABC is a partner with 1240amKFOR. Dale talks with Channel 8’s news anchors, ROD FOWLER and LAUREN SILVERMAN.
WEEK OF JANUARY 19, 2009
MON. 1/19 PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION HISTORY
The largest Presidential Inauguration in American history takes place tomorrow. KFOR’s Dale Johnson is in Washington D.C. for the event. Before he left, he talked with UN-L History Professor, LLOYD AMBROSIUS about memorable moments in presidential inauguration history.
TUES. 1/20 INAUGURATION DAY
LIVE coverage from ABC RADIO NEWS of the Inauguration of Barack Obama as this country’s 44th President. KFOR’s Dale Johnson is in Washington D.C. for this historic event.
WED. 1/21 TRAVELING AROUND NEBRASKA
Whether its hiking or biking, an afternoon in a museum, exploring historic sites, or a stay in a cozy bed and breakfast, you’ll find it in the 2009 Nebraska Travel Guide. Dale sits down with SARAH BAKER of the Department of Economic Development’s Travel and Tourism Division.
THURS. 1/22 2 SHOWS - STRETCHING YOUR SHOPPING BUDGET & SMART CREDIT CARD SHOPPING
FIRST HALF OF THE SHOW…Family budgets are being stretched to the limit and shopping for everyday items can add up to a big expense. Dale talks with TERI GAULT, founder and CEO of grocerygame.com and author of the new book, Shop Smart, Save More SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW…Some economists fear a wave of defaults from overextended credit cardholders is the next shoe to drop in the mortgage crisis. Dale talks with CHRIS FICHERA, Associate Editor of Consumer Reports about changes in the credit card industry that may hurting you.
FRI. 1/23 HUGO CHAVEZ MORE DANGEROUS THAN OSAMA
Drawing on 2 decades of experience working at the highest level of Venezuelan and American politics, MICHAEL ROWEN goes behind the scenes to examine the efforts of Venezuela’s President, Hugo Chavez, to subvert the American economy. Dale talks with MICHAEL ROWEN about his book, The Threat Closer to Home: Hugo Chavez and the War Against America.
WEEK OF JANUARY 12, 2009
MON. 1/12 TOP 10 NEBRASKA STORIES OF 2008
What were the top stories in Nebraska in 2008 ??? Dale sits down with KEVIN O’HANLON of Associated Press.
TUES. 1/13 SAVVY MONEY
JEFF MEYER of Grand Island teaches financial education at Southeast Community College. Dale talks with him about smart money management.
WED. 1/14 LIVE WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Dale sits down with Attorney General, JON BRUNING
THURS. 1/15 GAME AND PARKS GUYS
Time to talk about outdoor recreation and gaming with the knowledgeable guys from the State Game and Parks Commission…JEFF RAWLINSON, AARON HERSHBERGER and RALPH WALL.
FRI. 1/16 LIVE WITH THE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Lincoln Police Chief, TOM CASADY
MON. 11/9 MARKETING THE 2010 HONDA INSIGHT
UN-L journalism students are among 21 marketing departments in the country working on a new advertising campaign for the Honda Insight hybrid. Dale goes to the Student Union where students market the cars. You’ll also hear MICHELLE WIEDEL, senior marketing and business administration major about the campaign, coordinator of the ad campaign.
TUE 11/10 CATCHING UP ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Next week, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development hosts a briefing to provide you timely information about key
issues affecting the state’s development and economy. Dale previews the briefing with State DED Director, RICHARD
BAUER.
WED 11/11 BOXING WITH DOUG EMERY
Dale usually talks with City Council chair, DOUG EMERY about city matters and a bit about DOUG’s love of boxing, but today
Dale joins DOUG at the Southside Boxing Gym to meet coaches and boxers who participate in this sport in Lincoln
THUR 11/12
FRI 11/13 FIRE CHIEF
Dale sits down with Fire Chief, NILES FORD
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