http://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraskaNew Nebraska Network is the state's premiere source for progressive online political commentary and community-building. Since going online in March 2005, NNN has continued to grow as a voice for change in Nebraska politics. NNN Live, hosted by BlogTalkRadio, is the next step forward in that ongoing effort.enCopyright Kyle Michaelis (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 22:45:00 GMTMon, 17 Jan 2011 04:00:00 GMTPolitics ProgressiveBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/b477259a-7dba-4399-87ff-225842cb6e7dnnnflag.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraskaNew Nebraska Network is the state's premiere source for progressive online political commentary and community-building. Since going online in March 2005, NNN has continued to grow as a voice for change in Nebraska politics. NNN Live, hosted by BlogTalkRadio, is the next step forward in that ongoing effort.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.compolitics progressive,nebraska,politics,progressive,blog,liberal,democrat,news,blogs,electionsNew Nebraska NetworknoNew Nebraska Network is the state's premiere source for progressive online political commentary and community-building. Since going online in March 2005, NNN haepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2011/01/17/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2011/01/17/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2011/01/17/nnn-liveMon, 17 Jan 2011 04:00:00 GMTNNN Live (01/16/2011)In 2011, New Nebraska Network is bringing back its popular "NNN Live" online talk show. This is THEE place for discussion of progressive Nebraska politics and all the major headlines of the last week. Call in, join the discussion, and make your voice heard!00:50:00New Nebraska NetworknoNebraska,Liberal,Politics,Progressive,DemocratIn 2011, New Nebraska Network is bringing back its popular "NNN Live" online talk show. This is THEE place for discussion of progressive Nebraska politics andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2011/01/10/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2011/01/10/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2011/01/10/nnn-liveMon, 10 Jan 2011 04:00:00 GMTNNN Live (01/09/2011)After the shooting at Millard South High School and the assassination attempt against Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Kyle calls for a mature and responsible discussion about gun violence from our politicians. The discussion then turns to bill introductions during the first three days of the Nebraska Legislature. Kyle challenges the power plays behind efforts to change Nebraska's Electoral College vote (LB21), ban insurance coverage of abortion (LB22), and pass an Arizona-style immigration law (LB48).01:00:00New Nebraska NetworknoNebraska,Liberal,Politics,Progressive,DemocratAfter the shooting at Millard South High School and the assassination attempt against Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Kyle calls for a mature and responsiblehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2011/01/04/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2011/01/04/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2011/01/04/nnn-liveTue, 04 Jan 2011 03:00:00 GMTNNN Live (01/03/2011)NNN Live returns in time for the 2011 session of the Nebraska Legislature, discussing the BILLION dollar shortfall in the state's budget and the upcoming election to recall Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle.01:01:00New Nebraska NetworknoNebraska,Progressive,Liberal,Politics,DemocratNNN Live returns in time for the 2011 session of the Nebraska Legislature, discussing the BILLION dollar shortfall in the state's budget and the upcoming electihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2010/05/18/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2010/05/18/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2010/05/18/nnn-liveTue, 18 May 2010 02:00:00 GMTNNN LiveKyle is joined by Timothy Anderson, State Director of Organizing For America (OFA) in Nebraska. Timothy talks candidly about the health care reform debate, OFA's role in the Democratic Party, and the challenges to winning over voters in the rural parts of our state. The fact that Timothy and his team are working so hard is a positive sign for Nebraska as we work to continue the cause of progressive change in the 2010 election and beyond.00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoNebraska,Politics,Liberal,Progressive,BlogKyle is joined by Timothy Anderson, State Director of Organizing For America (OFA) in Nebraska. Timothy talks candidly about the health care reform debate, OFAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2010/04/26/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2010/04/26/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2010/04/26/nnn-liveMon, 26 Apr 2010 03:00:00 GMTNNN LiveThis is volume two of NNN Live's 2010 Unicameral Review. Topics include: the lack of courage in the fight to restore prenatal care, the filibuster that ensured Omaha homeowners are double-taxed an extra $325 million, and the years of failed political leadership that made passage of wind energy legislation a BFD (ask Joe Biden). Also worth a listen for Kyle's trash-talking towards State Sen. Colby Coash and the closing discussion on our state's continuing budget crisis. Sine die!00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoNebraska,Politics,Liberal,Progressive,BlogThis is volume two of NNN Live's 2010 Unicameral Review. Topics include: the lack of courage in the fight to restore prenatal care, the filibuster that ensurehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2010/04/19/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2010/04/19/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2010/04/19/nnn-liveMon, 19 Apr 2010 03:00:00 GMTNNN Live"NNN Live" takes its first hard look at the 2010 session of the Nebraska Legislature. The discussion focuses on the passage of the most extremist anti-abortion legislation in the country - with only five brave State Senators voting in opposition. Stay stuned next week when we'll continue and conclude our review.00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoNebraska,Liberal,Progressive,Blog,Politics"NNN Live" takes its first hard look at the 2010 session of the Nebraska Legislature. The discussion focuses on the passage of the most extremist anti-abortionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2010/03/22/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2010/03/22/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2010/03/22/nnn-liveMon, 22 Mar 2010 03:00:00 GMTNNN LiveWhile votes are being counted on the health care reform bill, an excited NNN Live team discusses the "2010 Electoral Outlook In Progressive Nebraska Politics." White vs. Terry. Heineman vs. Lakers. All the key legislative races. The full episode is super-megasized at 65 minutes, but you won't want to miss it!00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoLiberal,Progressive,Nebraska,Politics,BlogWhile votes are being counted on the health care reform bill, an excited NNN Live team discusses the "2010 Electoral Outlook In Progressive Nebraska Politics."http://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2010/03/15/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2010/03/15/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2010/03/15/nnn-liveMon, 15 Mar 2010 03:00:00 GMTNNN LiveNNN Live returns from a 16 month hiatus to celebrate New Nebraska Network's 5th birthday. Kyle is a little bit rusty as he tries to sum up the year-long health care reform debate that appears to finally be reaching a conclusion in Congress. Conversation then turns to Gov. Dave Heineman's betrayal of pro-life Nebraskans on the issue of prenatal care and the hypocrisy of pro-life movement leaders who've refused to hold him accountable on the issue.00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoBlog,Nebraska,Politics,Progressive,LiberalNNN Live returns from a 16 month hiatus to celebrate New Nebraska Network's 5th birthday. Kyle is a little bit rusty as he tries to sum up the year-long healthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/11/10/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/11/10/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/11/10/nnn-liveMon, 10 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMTNNN Live"NNN Live" closes out the 2008 election celebrating Barack Obama's victory in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. Also on our plate: the Obama-Terry voter, the future of the Nebraska Democratic Party, and a recap of how our progressive candidates fared in the battle for the Nebraska Unicameral. See you in 2009, so Kyle can forget the word "INAUGURATION" once again. 00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoBlog,Nebraska,Politics,Progressive"NNN Live" closes out the 2008 election celebrating Barack Obama's victory in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. Also on our plate: the Obama-Terry voter,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/11/03/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/11/03/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/11/03/nnn-liveMon, 03 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMTNNN LiveThis is what it all comes down to, folks! Just two days before the 2008 election, Kyle and Lisa are ready to talk about all the excitement in Nebraska politics . . . until an unfortunate technical malfunction prematurely cuts off the discussion. Still, definitely worth a listen.00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoBlog,Nebraska,Politics,Progressive,ElectionsThis is what it all comes down to, folks! Just two days before the 2008 election, Kyle and Lisa are ready to talk about all the excitement in Nebraska politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/10/27/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/10/27/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/10/27/nnn-liveMon, 27 Oct 2008 03:00:00 GMTNNN LiveKyle is pissed-off by the endorsements of John McCain for president by Nebraska's two widest-circulated newspapers. Without a progressive voice in the local media, is it really asking too much even for a moderate, common sense voice open to the possibility of change? Luckily, a surge of 30,000 new Nebraska Democrats does offer some reason to hope - especially as Democrats retake the registration advantage in Douglas County. Also, don't miss Lisa's report on Hillary Clinton in Omaha, as well as our discussion of the latest barrage of negative attacks in the 2nd Congressional district's contest between Jim Esch and Lee Terry.00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoBlog,Nebraska,Politics,ProgressiveKyle is pissed-off by the endorsements of John McCain for president by Nebraska's two widest-circulated newspapers. Without a progressive voice in the local mehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/10/20/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/10/20/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/10/20/nnn-liveMon, 20 Oct 2008 03:00:00 GMTNNN LiveRepublican Senate nominee Mike Johanns is caught-up in a scandal for campaigning on taxpayer's dime on orders from Karl Rove and the Bush Administration throughout 2006, but the Nebraska media doesn't seem to care in the slightest. Laziness on their part or just plain-old Republican bias? Regardless, with only 16 days left before the election, we're wondering how voters will ever be able to hold Johanns accountable for a record on which the Nebraska press won't even provide any honest reporting.00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoBlog,Nebraska,Politics,ProgressiveRepublican Senate nominee Mike Johanns is caught-up in a scandal for campaigning on taxpayer's dime on orders from Karl Rove and the Bush Administration throughhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/09/29/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/09/29/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/09/29/nnn-liveMon, 29 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMTNNN LiveAfter watching the first McCain/Obama presidential debate, Kyle regrets the self-serving cynicism of American voters and the media. Meanwhile, Lisa reports on some very encouraging (and surprising) fundraising numbers for Obama in rural Nebraska. With the perilous state of the economy becoming THE issue in this campaign, we look at what this means for our local candidates. Finally, Nebraska's making national headlines for the unintended consequences of our broad "safe haven", child abandonment law. What happened and where do we go from here?00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoPolitics,Nebraska,Progressive,Liberal,NewsAfter watching the first McCain/Obama presidential debate, Kyle regrets the self-serving cynicism of American voters and the media. Meanwhile, Lisa reports onhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/09/22/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/09/22/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/09/22/nnn-liveMon, 22 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMTNNN LiveRepublican Sen. Chuck Hagel mocks the Republican Party's Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin, especially her foreign policy credentials. The angry leadership of the Nebraska Republican Party responds by working to restore our state's irrelevant in presidential politics by moving back to a winner-takes-all system for awarding electoral college votes. Finally, Kyle's looking for feedback on his district-by-district breakdown of Nebraska's 2008 legislative races.00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoPolitics,Nebraska,Progressive,Liberal,NewsRepublican Sen. Chuck Hagel mocks the Republican Party's Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin, especially her foreign policy credentials. The angry leadershiphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/09/15/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/09/15/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/09/15/nnn-liveMon, 15 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMTNNN LiveThe regular crew discusses the national spotlight shining on Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District as Barack Obama fights for one of the state's electoral college votes. Meanwhile, Kyle rails on the Nebraska media for failing to hold Mike Johanns accountable while Scott Kleeb's campaign message comes more sharply into focus.00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoPolitics,Nebraska,Progressive,Liberal,NewsThe regular crew discusses the national spotlight shining on Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District as Barack Obama fights for one of the state's electoral collehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/09/01/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/09/01/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/09/01/nnn-liveMon, 01 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMTNNN LiveStill recovering from their adventures at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Kyle and Lisa are joined by Sean Zehtab, a NNN reader living in New Orleans who provides an insightful, first-hand account of the situation along the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Gustav approaches. In this week's episode, our attention strays from the strictly political, and that's as it should be as we face this crisis as one people and one nation.00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoBlog,Nebraska,Politics,ProgressiveStill recovering from their adventures at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Kyle and Lisa are joined by Sean Zehtab, a NNN reader living in New Orlehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/08/25/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/08/25/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/08/25/nnn-liveMon, 25 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMTNNN LiveNNN hits the road, broadcasting "NNN Live" from Denver on the eve of the Democratic National Convention. While Kyle figures out his role as Nebraska's embedded blogger, our favorite delegate Lisa Hannah checks in with a live report from just outside the convention center. Meanwhile, longtime local Democratic activist Peg O'Dea Lippert shares her excitement at fulfilling a lifelong dream by participating in the 2008 Convention. Stay tuned to NNN all week for more great coverage from behind the scenes with Nebraska's delegation.00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoBlog,Nebraska,Politics,ProgressiveNNN hits the road, broadcasting "NNN Live" from Denver on the eve of the Democratic National Convention. While Kyle figures out his role as Nebraska's embeddedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/08/18/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/08/18/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/08/18/nnn-liveMon, 18 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMTNNN LiveAfter three months, NNN Live returns with little fanfare. Kyle does his best to fill the time and make the show a worthwhile listen, addressing the current state of Barack Obama's presidential campaign in Nebraska, the latest developments in the Kleeb-Johanns Senate race, and the rising prominence of State Sen. Tom White in the Nebraska Legislature. Also, tune in next week as we broadcast live from Denver on the eve of the Democratic National Convention.00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoBlog,Nebraska,Politics,ProgressiveAfter three months, NNN Live returns with little fanfare. Kyle does his best to fill the time and make the show a worthwhile listen, addressing the current stahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/05/19/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/05/19/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/05/19/nnn-liveMon, 19 May 2008 03:00:00 GMTNNN LiveIn NNN Live's last episode before its summer hiatus, we take a final look back at the May 13th primary and ponder what's got to happen to make Nebraska's Democratic candidates competitive in the 2008 election.00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoBlog,Nebraska,Politics,ProgressiveIn NNN Live's last episode before its summer hiatus, we take a final look back at the May 13th primary and ponder what's got to happen to make Nebraska's Democrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/05/12/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/05/12/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/05/12/nnn-liveMon, 12 May 2008 03:00:00 GMTNNN LiveWith only two day's until Nebraska's May 13th primary, this week's episode of NNN Live asks callers to make predictions and share their perspective on Tuesday's showdown between Democratic Senate candidates Tony Raimondo and Scott Kleeb. We are also honored to be joined by Scott's wife, Jane Fleming Kleeb, as our final caller. Jane encourages the NNN community to vote while offering a welcome articulation of why Scott is the stronger candidate against Mike Johanns.01:00:00New Nebraska NetworknoBlogs,Nebraska,Politics,ProgressiveWith only two day's until Nebraska's May 13th primary, this week's episode of NNN Live asks callers to make predictions and share their perspective on Tuesday'shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/05/05/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/05/05/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/05/05/nnn-liveMon, 05 May 2008 03:00:00 GMTNNN LiveThis week's episode is dedicated to a single question: who are you supporting in the Democratic Senate primary on May 13th and why? Flying solo, Kyle takes calls from two proud supporters of Scott Kleeb who represent their candidate well while sharing their personal opinions of Kleeb's primary opponent, Tony Raimondo. No calls were received supporting Raimondo. Take that for what you will.00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoBlog,Nebraska,Politics,ProgressiveThis week's episode is dedicated to a single question: who are you supporting in the Democratic Senate primary on May 13th and why? Flying solo, Kyle takes calhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/04/28/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/04/28/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/04/28/nnn-liveMon, 28 Apr 2008 03:00:00 GMTNNN LiveFear and loathing hits Nebraska politics. We discuss the implications of the failed recall effort against Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey, as well as a peculiar skirmish over drug testing in the 2nd Congressional District race. The episode then closes with a detailed analysis of the first debate between Scott Kleeb and Tony Raimondo as they campaign to be the Democratic Party's U.S. Senate nominee.00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoBlog,Nebraska,Politics,ProgressiveFear and loathing hits Nebraska politics. We discuss the implications of the failed recall effort against Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey, as well as a peculiar skirmishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/04/21/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/04/21/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/04/21/nnn-liveMon, 21 Apr 2008 03:00:00 GMTNNN LiveThis week, we turn our attention to the 2nd Congressional District's Democratic primary between Jim Esch and Richard Carter. We also take a quick look back at the 2008 session of the Nebraska Legislature, featuring Governor Dave Heinaman's personal salute to State Senator Ernie Chambers.00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoBlogs,Nebraska,Politics,ProgressiveThis week, we turn our attention to the 2nd Congressional District's Democratic primary between Jim Esch and Richard Carter. We also take a quick look back athttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/04/14/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/04/14/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/04/14/nnn-liveMon, 14 Apr 2008 03:00:00 GMTNNN LiveThis week's episode finds the NNN regulars discussing the somewhat disheartening failure to recruit Democratic candidates in many of the 2008 races for the Nebraska Unicameral. We also discuss the latest news out of Nebraska's U.S. Senate race, while taking a few moments to pay tribute to legislative titan Ernie Chambers as his 36-year career comes to a close due to term limits.00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoBlog,Nebraska,Politics,ProgressiveThis week's episode finds the NNN regulars discussing the somewhat disheartening failure to recruit Democratic candidates in many of the 2008 races for the Nebrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/04/07/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/04/07/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/04/07/nnn-liveMon, 07 Apr 2008 03:00:00 GMTNNN LiveOur second episode welcomes Legislative Aid Ian Russell to the show to discuss the 2008 session of the Nebraska Unicameral and the possibility it has left Republican Gov. Dave Heineman "crippled." We then transition to our NNN roundtable, catching everyone up to speed on the biggest happenings of the last week in Nebraska politics.00:30:00New Nebraska NetworknoBlog,Nebraska,Politics,ProgressiveOur second episode welcomes Legislative Aid Ian Russell to the show to discuss the 2008 session of the Nebraska Unicameral and the possibility it has left Repubhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/03/31/nnn-livePolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/03/31/nnn-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/newnebraska/2008/03/31/nnn-liveMon, 31 Mar 2008 03:00:00 GMTNNN LiveThis week's inaugural episode will focus exclusively on Nebraska's exciting U.S. Senate race between Democrats Scott Kleeb and Tony Raimondo as we approach the May 13 primary.00:15:00New Nebraska NetworknoBlog,Nebraska,NESen,Politics,ProgressiveThis week's inaugural episode will focus exclusively on Nebraska's exciting U.S. Senate race between Democrats Scott Kleeb and Tony Raimondo as we approach the