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Join KLIN’s Jack Mitchell for LNK Today every weekday morning from 6-9am on 1400 KLIN. Every day, Jack starts your day with a smile as he sifts through the news that Linolnites need to know with stimulating conversation and interviews with the people who make the news every day. At 6:35, it’s “Soun…

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    Monday: Tim Hruza, Mike Schaefer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 108:24


    We're back on a Monday to chat about everything that happened this weekend, including the Huskers' win over Northwestern Saturday. Mike Schaefer of Husker247.com breaks it down further. Plus Tim Hruza checks in on local and national politics!

    Friday: Husker Tailgate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 113:41


    Jack, John and Nate break down Nebraska's game against Northwestern. Can the Huskers bounce back from last week's disappointment from Minnesota? What does that game say about the team moving forward? We break it down and Kevin Sjuts of 10/11 shares his thoughts. Plus we share our picks for the weekend in college football!

    Thursday: Ticket Thursday, Grow Lincoln, Kyle Crooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 96:55


    We give away two tickets to Nebraska/Northwestern football with Know Your Cats. Plus Robin and Dave of the Grow Lincoln team stop by to chat about the comings and going in the Lincoln business community. And Kyle Crooks, the Voice of the Huskers, stops by to break down Nebraska's matchup wtih Northwestern!

    Wednesday: Kaleb Henry, What Chaps Your Hide?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 100:18


    We check the latest from the files of Crimestoppers with Becky Keller of the LPD. Plus we let you get it off your chest with What Chaps Your Hide? And Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax.com stops by to break down Nebraska's loss to Minnesota and Saturday's game against Northwestern.

    Tuesday: Husker Ticket Handoff, LNK Today Time Capsule, Jason Ball, Lincoln Arneal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 103:27


    We crack open the LNK Today Time Capsule and look back on this week in Lincoln, 1997. We award tickets to a Husker Volleyball game with the Husker Ticket Handoff presented by Heartland Optical. Plus Jason Ball of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce stops by to chat about the Lincoln business community. And Lincoln Arneal of HuskerMax.com and the Volleyball State podcast stops by to chat about No. 1 Nebraska volleyball!

    Monday: Tim Hruza, Mike Schaefer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 96:50


    We're back from the weekend as fall rolls into the Lincoln area! We chat with Tim Hruza about local politics. And Mike Schaefer of HuskerOnline.com stops by to chat about Nebraska's loss at Minnesota.

    Friday: Husker Tailgate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 100:13


    We're tailgating on a gameday as the Huskers get ready for Minnesota tonight! Can Nebraska clinch bowl eligibility? Will the talk of Matt Rhule to PSU distract the team? And can the Huskers get the monkey off their back against PJ Fleck and the Gophers? Jack, John, Nate and Kevin Sjuts of 10/11 break it all down!

    Thursday: Ticket Thursday, Grow Lincoln, Kyle Crooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 96:28


    We give away tickets to Maroon 5 with our Name the Band quiz. Plus Robin and Dave of the Grow Lincoln team update us on business comings and going in Lincoln. And the Voice of the Huskers Kyle Crooks breaks down Nebraska's game at Minnesota!

    Wednesday: Crimestoppers, Kaleb Henry, What Chaps Your Hide?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 98:50


    We let you get it off your chest during What Chaps Your Hide? Also Becky Keller of the LPD updates us on the latest from the files of Crimestopeprs. Plus Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax.com stops by to break down Nebraska's win over Maryland and the rumors surrounding Matt Rhule to Penn State!

    Tuesday: LNK Today Time Capsule, Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, John Baylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 110:18


    We take a look back at Oct. 1951 during the LNK Today Time Capsule. And we give away tickets to Nebraska football with our Husker Ticket Handoff presented by Heartland Optical. Plus Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird stops by to chat about the city of Lincoln. And the voice of No. 1 Husker Volleyball John Baylor stops by to break down Nebraska's two sweeps last weekend and the trip to Michigan this weekend!

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    Monday: Tim Hruza, Mike Schaefer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 93:25


    We're back at it on a Monday after Nebraska get a come from behind road win at Maryland, and there are some big moves in the coaching ranks. Mike Schaefer of Husker 247 shares his thoughts. And Tim Hruza chats with us about local and national politics!

    Friday: Husker Tailgate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 134:06


    We've got our bags packed for the Huskers first true road game of the season. We break down Nebraska's win over Michigan State. Is the Huskers' offense like the one we saw in the fourth quarter or the second or third quarter? Is the Nebraska pass rush here to stay? We break it all down and chat with Kevin Sjuts of 10/11 about where this team is and where it might go!

    Thursday: Ticket Thursday, Grow Lincoln, Kyle Crooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 107:30


    We give away tickets to Carson Tonight at the Lied Center during Ticket Thursday. Plus Robin and Dave from the Grow Lincoln team update us on the latest in the Lincoln business community. And the Voice of the Huskers Kyle Crooks breaks down Nebraska's game at Maryland this weekend!

    Wednesday: Kaleb Henry, What Chaps Your Hide?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 91:17


    We let you get your annoyances off your chest with What Chaps Your Hide? Plus we chat about Lincoln High deciding to forfeit its football game to Millard South and the latest actions of the Nebraska medicinal marijuana commission. And Kaleb Henry stops by to chat about high school sports!

    Tuesday: LNK Today Time Capsule, Husker Handoff, Jason Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 103:11


    We open the LNK Today Time Capsule to look back on Oct. 2006, just as Jack Mitchell was hitting the KLIN Airwaves. We award Husker Volleyball tickets during the Husker Ticket Handoff presented by Heartland Optical. Plus Jason Ball and Mia Wilken of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce visit with us about the Lincoln business community and Young Professionals Week!

    Monday: Mike Schaefer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 95:14


    We're back after the weekend as fall weather moves in for the week. We also chat about the Huskers' 38-27 win over Michigan State Saturday, and check in with Husker 247's Mike Schaefer about Nebraska Football heading into the game at Maryland!

    Friday: Husker Tailgate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 138:01


    We get you ready for Nebraska's homecoming game against Michigan State. Can the Huskers bounce back from the Michigan loss? We break down how Nebraska improves and where they'll step up ahead of a huge October for Husker Football. Plus Kevin Sjuts of 10/11 stops by with his thoughts and we share our picks for the week of college football!

    Thursday: Ticket Thursday, Grow Lincoln, Kyle Crooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 115:17


    We give away tickets to the Nebraska/Michigan State football game with What Is LNK Today Thinking Of. Plus we get the latest in the Lincoln business community with the Grow Lincoln team. And we get ready for the Nebraska/Michigan State football game with the Voice of the Huskers, Kyle Crooks!

    Wednesday: Crimestoppers, Kaleb Henry, What Chaps Your Hide?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 97:11


    We let you get it off your chest with What Chaps Your Hide? Becky Keller of LPD has an update on a benefit for Crimestoppers. And Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax is here to talk about the Huskers' homecoming game against Michigan State and No. 1 Nebraska volleyball's matchup with defending national champion Penn State!

    Tuesday: LNK Today Time Capsule, Husker Ticket Handoff, John Baylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 104:57


    We give away tickets to the Nebraska/Washington volleyball game with the Husker Ticket Handoff presented by Heartland Optical. We break down No. 1 Husker Volleyball's first weekend of Big Ten play and the big matchup with defending national champion Penn State with the voice of Nebraska Volleyball, John Baylor. On the eve of October, we rank our favorite months of the year. And we take a look back at Sept. 1985 in the LNK Today Time Capsule!

    Monday: Tim Hruza, Mike Schaefer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 94:25


    We get you up to date on everything that went on this weekend in Lincoln! Plus Tim Hruza stops by to chat about local politics, and Mike Schaefer of Husker247 breaks down Nebraska's homecoming matchup with Michigan State!

    Friday Husker Tailgate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 124:25


    An off week for the Huskers but no reason for the Friday Husker Tailgate team to take this weekend off! We'll break down Nebraska's 30-27 loss to Michigan. We'll try to find a way forward for the Cornhuskers. Who will step up in this off week? Can Nebraska win in the trenches the rest of B1G Play? We'll chat with Kevin Sjuts of 10/11 about it as well and preview the weekend in college football!

    Wednesday: Crimestoppers, Kaleb Henry, What Chaps Your Hide?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 95:53


    It's a What Chaps Your Hide? Wednesday, so we let you get it off your chest to get on with the rest of your week. Plus Becky Keller of LPD stops by with the latest from the files of Crimestoppers. And Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax.com breaks down Nebraska's loss to Michigan in football and No. 1 Nebraska volleyball's Big Ten opener against the Wolverines!

    Tuesday: LNK Today Time Capsule, Husker Handoff, John Baylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 103:41


    We handoff tickets to Nebraska Football vs Michigan State with the Heartland Optical Husker Handoff. Plus we look back on September 1995 with the LNK Today Time Capsule. Plus Jason Ball of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce stops by. And we visit with John Baylor, the voice of Nebraska Volleyball, as the top-ranked Huskers begin Big Ten play!

    Monday: Tim Hruza, Mike Schaefer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 97:39


    Back on a Monday after #21 Michigan downs Nebraska in football. We break it down and try to project the road ahead for Husker football 2025. Mike Schaefer of Husker247 stops by to share his thoughts. And Tim Hruza chats with us about local and national politics!

    Friday Husker Tailgate!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 131:19


    Jack, John, Kevin and Nate are back to break down a huge matchup between Nebraska and 21st ranked Michigan. Are the Huskers ready to break through against a name-brand opponent? We look back on the Huskers' win over HCU and get ready for the Big Ten opener. Plus we share our picks and select our helmet sticker winners!

    Thursday: Ticket Thursday, Kyle Crooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 103:14


    We give away Nebraska/Michigan tickets during Ticket Thursday with Who's Number 2 to honor the '97 Michigan Wolverines, the 2nd best team in the nation that year. Plus the Voice of the Huskers, Kyle Crooks, stops by to chat about Nebraska's matchup with #21 Michigan.

    Wednesday: Kaleb Henry, Crimestoppers, What Chaps Your Hide?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 100:00


    It's a What Chaps Your Hide Wednesday! We let you get it off your chest so you can move on with the rest of your week. Plus Becky Keller of the LPD stops by with the latest from the files of Crimestoppers. And Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax.com stops by to break down Nebraska volleyball's win over Creighton and this weekend's Nebraska/Michigan football game!

    Tuesday: Husker Ticket Handoff, LNK Today Time Capsule, John Baylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 97:28


    It's Tuesday and we have a Husker Ticket Handoff. Plus we go back to this week in 1978 with the LNK Today Time Capsule. And we have our Tuesday conversation with the Voice of Husker Volleyball, John Baylor!

    Monday: Tim Hruza, Mike Schaefer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 97:11


    We're back after a busy weekend! We break down Nebraska's 55-7 win over Houston Christian and get ready for the big matchup against Michigan. Mike Schaefer of Husker247 stops by with further analysis. Plus Tim Hruza breaks down the local and national political scene!

    Friday Husker Tailgate!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 134:20


    Jack, John, Kevin and Nate are back with the Friday Husker Tailgate! After the Huskers' 68-0 shutout win over Akron, how can Nebraska follow it up against Houston Christian? Can they follow it up with another perfect game? And how perfect was the win over Akron? We break it all down!

    Thursday: Grow Lincoln, Kyle Crooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 110:17


    We react to Charlie Kirk's murder and share the latest information from the investigation for his murderer. We also chat with Robin & Dave of the Grow Lincoln about the latest in the Lincoln business community. And Kyle Crooks, the Voice of the Huskers, breaks down Nebraska's 2-0 start and the Saturday matchup with Houston Christian!

    Wednesday: Kaleb Henry, Crimestoppers, What Chaps Your Hide?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 107:29


    We let you get it off your chest on a What Chaps Your Hide? Wednesday. Plus Becky Keller of the LPD brings us the latest from the files of Crimestoppers. And Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax.com stops by to break down Nebraska football's shutout win over Akron and volleyball's 2-0 week!

    Tuesday: LNK Today Time Capsule, John Baylor, Husker Ticket Handoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 108:43


    We take a look back to Sept. 9, 2001 during the LNK Today Time Capsule. Plus we give away Husker Volleyball tickets during the Heartland Optical Husker Ticket Handoff and we chat with the Heartland Optical co-owner Tom Conrad. And the voice of Nebraska volleyball, John Baylor, joins us to break down the No. 1 Huskers' 2-0 weekend!

    Monday: Tim Hruza, Mike Schaefer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 94:31


    We're back after a big Husker weekend! We chat about Nebraska football and volleyball dominance in the weekend. Plus Tim Hruza stops by to discuss local and national politics. And we break down the Huskers' 68-0 win over Akron with Mike Schaefer of Husker247!

    Friday Husker Tailgate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 110:55


    Jack, John, Kevin and Nate are back...this time actually on a Friday! We break down the season opener against Cincinnati. What do we need to see from the Huskers in game two against Akron? We break it all down and share our picks and helmet sticker winners!

    Thursday: Ticket Thursday, Grow Lincoln, Kyle Crooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 106:34


    We're giving away tickets to the Huskers' football home opener against Akron on Ticket Thursday! Plus Robin and Dave of the Grow Lincoln team stop by to chat about the city's business community. And the Voice of the Huskers, Kyle Crooks, gets us ready for the Huskers' football home opener vs. Akron!

    Wednesday: Kaleb Henry, What Chaps Your Hide?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 105:26


    We chat with Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax.com about Nebraska's season opener against Cincinnati and No. 1 Husker Volleyball's comeback win over Kentucky. We check the latest from the files of Crimestoppers with Becky Keller of the LPD. And we let you get it off your chest with What Chaps Your Hide?

    Tuesday: LNK Today Time Capsule, John Baylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 108:57


    We're back after the holiday weekend! Husker volleyball remains undefeated and is now the unanimous No. 1. We chat with the Voice of Nebraska Volleyball, John Baylor, about that and the Huskers' reverse sweep over Kentucky. We hand off tickets to the Nebraska Football game vs Houston Christian and the Husker Volleyball game vs. Utah. Plus we look back to Sept. 2002!

    Friday: Husker FB Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 114:36


    Jack and Nate are LIVE in Kansas City the morning after Nebraska 20-17 win over Cincinnati!

    Thursday: Husker Tailgate!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 136:19


    It's a Friday Husker Tailgate...on a Thursday! We get you ready for Nebraska's season opener against Cincinnati tonight in Kansas City. Will the Huskers get the Matt Rhule Year 3 bump? Will Nebraska's three new coordinators settle in? Jack Mitchell, John Bishop, Kevin Sjuts and Nate Rohr break it down!

    Wednesday: Larry the Cable Guy, Kaleb Henry, What Chaps Your Hide?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 108:00


    Larry the Cable Guy stops by to chat ahead of his show at Pinewood Bowl. Plus Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax.com breaks down the first weekend of Husker Volleyball and previews Nebraska's football season opener vs. Cincinnati. And we let you get it off your chest during What Chaps Your Hide!

    Tuesday: Husker Handoff, LNK Today Time Capsule, John Baylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 89:42


    We announce our first ticket recipients of the Husker Handoff, presented by Heartland Optical. Plus we take a look back to August 1989 through the LNK Today Time Capsule. And the voice of Nebraska volleyball John Baylor stops by to wrap up the #1 Huskers successful first weekend!

    Monday: Tim Hruza, Mike Schaefer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 95:20


    We're back on a Monday with the latest after the weekend and as Lincoln prepares for UNL's first day of classes this year. We wrap up Husker Volleyball's rampage through the AVCA 1st Serve Showcase. Tim Hruza updates us on local politics. And Mike Schaefer of Husker247 gets us ready for the season opener at KC against Cincinnati!

    Thursday: Ticket Thursday, Grow Lincoln, Kyle Crooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 104:11


    Back on a Ticket Thursday. We're giving away tickets to the Nebraska State Fair! Plus Robin and Dave of the Grow Lincoln team stop by to chat about Lincoln's business community. Plus new voice of the Huskers Kyle Crooks stops by for his first visit on LNK Today!

    New ICE Facility in NE, Chaps, Kaleb Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 103:21


    Nate was out today so Jack and Mark tackled today's biggest headline of the day, the new ICE facility coming to McCook as well as several other local stories making news this morning. Plus, Jack and Kaleb delved into the mystique the Nebraska volleyball is acquiring nationally as the AVCA event in Lincoln approaches.

    Tuesday: LNK Today Time Capsule, Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, John Baylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 106:30


    We take a look back at August 1920 and the drive to ratify women's suffrage along with everything else going in Lincoln and Nebraska. Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird joins us to chat about the city of Lincoln and its response to the recent storm damage. Plus we chat with the Voice of Nebraska Volleyball, John Baylor, ahead of the top-ranked Huskers' season opener vs No. 3 Pitt!

    Monday: Tim Hruza, Mike Schaefer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 108:08


    We're back from the weekend, updating you on everything going on in Lincoln. Tim Hruza updates us on local and national politics, and Mike Schaefer of Husker247 chats about Husker football preseason camp!

    Thursday: Ticket Thursday, Grow Lincoln, Kevin Sjuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 122:12


    It's a Ticket Thursday and we have your chance to win tickets to "Disney's Frozen" at the Lied Center. The Grow Lincoln team stops by with the latest business news. And 10/11 Sports Director Kevin Sjuts has lots of Husker news leading up to the start of Football and Volleyball!

    Wednesday: What Chaps Your Hide, Kaleb Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 113:00


    We let you get it off your chest with What Chaps Your Hide. And Kaleb Henry of Huskermax.com stops by to chat about Nebraska Football and Volleyball on the latest LNK Today with Jack and Friends!

    Tuesday: Jason Ball, John Baylor, LNK Today Time Capsule

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 110:52


    As we head back to school today in Lincoln, we go back in time to August 1995 in the LNK Today Time Capsule. Plus Jason Ball of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce stops by to talk about the Lincoln business community. And John Baylor, the voice of Husker Volleyball, stops by to review the Red/White scrimmage and preview the Alumni match!

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