The Nebraska Way

Trev Alberts joined Governor Ricketts to discuss his experience playing college football, his tenure at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, and the current status of Husker athletics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.    A veteran administrator and College Football Hall of Famer, Alberts returned to lead the athletic program of his alma mater in July 2021.  As a student, Alberts was an All-American on and off the field, winning Nebraska's first Butkus Award in 1993. That same year, he was first team All-American in all publications, Big Eight male athlete of the year, Big Eight Defensive Player of the Year, and the Football News National Defensive Player of the year.  At the 1994 Red-White Spring Game, his No. 34 jersey was retired, and in 2015 he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.  Alberts was the fifth pick in the 1994 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts, where he played until he retired in 1996.  Following his NFL career, he served as an analyst for both college and pro football on several major national sports networks.   Prior to his current role, Alberts spent 12 years as Athletic Director at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.  There, he guided the program through a successful transition to the Division I level.  Alberts and his wife, Angie, have three children: Chase, Ashtynne, and Breanna.

Jane Miller joined Governor Ricketts to discuss her community involvement, time at Gallup, and her upbringing in Lincoln.    Jane is a Nebraska native, growing up and living in Lincoln and Omaha.  She graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in 1984 and began working at Gallup.  As President and COO of Gallup she ensured all systems, resources, and people were in place and aligned to achieve the company's goals.  Outside of her business career, she has been an active community leader serving as a board trustee for the Peter Kiewit Foundation and on the board of directors for Omaha Zoological Society, the TeamMates Mentoring Program, Nebraska Medicine, and the University of Nebraska Foundation.

Clayton Anderson joined Governor Ricketts to discuss his new role as President and CEO of the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, the future of the museum, and innovations in the aerospace industry.

Secretary Pompeo joined Governor Ricketts to discuss his experience in the Trump administration, how to deal with the People's Republic of China, and his opinion on the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine.

Congressman Don Bacon joined Governor Pete Ricketts today to discuss his upbringing, decorated Air Force career, and his opinions on our international relations.

Sergeant Tony Conner, president of the Omaha Police Officers Association, joined Governor Pete Ricketts on Episode 36 of The Nebraska Way to discuss his upbringing, motivation for joining the Omaha Police Department, and experiences he has had on the job

Norm Krug, CEO of Preferred Popcorn, joined Governor Pete Ricketts on Episode 35 of The Nebraska Way to discuss his passion for agriculture, his experiences with overseas markets, and his overcoming of struggles during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Jeff Noordhoek, Nelnet's Chief Executive Officer, joins Gov. Ricketts on the 34th episode of The Nebraska Way to discuss his love of hunting, support for Second Amendment freedoms, and his work as an ambassador for the State of Nebraska's Good Life Is Calling campaign to recruit families and businesses to Nebraska.

Kristen Waggoner, General Counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, joins Gov. Ricketts on the 33rd episode of The Nebraska Way to discuss her calling to protect First Amendment freedoms, her legal work to uphold religious freedom, and pivotal cases pending in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Ryan Anderson joins Governor Ricketts for episode 32 of The Nebraska Way to discuss his work as the president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, the current state of religious liberty, and the ongoing fight against extreme gender ideology.

Bishop Robert E. Barron joins Governor Ricketts for episode 31 of The Nebraska Way to discuss his vocation to the priesthood, his success with Word on Fire a global media ministry, and the role of faith in politics. Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of “Cornhusker Strong” as the intro song for “The Nebraska Way.”

President of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Mark McHargue joins Governor Ricketts for episode 30 of the Nebraska Way to discuss his background in farming and livestock production, the importance of agriculture to Nebraska, and today's fight to keep agriculture strong and growing here in the Good Life. Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of “Cornhusker Strong” as the intro song for “The Nebraska Way.”

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds joins Governor Ricketts for episode 29 of the Nebraska Way to discuss her career in public service, her priorities as governor of Iowa, and today's fight against the Biden Administration's far-left agenda. Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of “Cornhusker Strong" as the intro song for “The Nebraska Way.”

Ambassador Andrew Bremberg of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation joins Governor Ricketts for episode 28 of the Nebraska Way to discuss his career in policy-making, representing the United States at the United Nations, and today's fight against communism and authoritarianism.   Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of "Cornhusker Strong" as the intro song for "The Nebraska Way.”

Corey DeAngelis of American Federation for Children joins Governor Ricketts for episode 27 of the Nebraska Way to discuss expanding school choice and the importance of funding students instead of systems. Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of "Cornhusker Strong" as the intro song for "The Nebraska Way."  

Margaret Byfield of American Stewards of Liberty joins Governor Ricketts for episode 26 of the Nebraska Way to discuss private property rights and what people can do to push back on President Biden's radical 30 x 30 plan. Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of "Cornhusker Strong" as the intro song for "The Nebraska Way."

Dr. Gregory Brown joins Governor Ricketts for episode 25 of the Nebraska Way to discuss K-12 health education, fairness in girls' sports, and other key issues in education and science. Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of "Cornhusker Strong" as the intro song for "The Nebraska Way."

University of Nebraska Cornhusker Football Coach Scott Frost joins Governor Ricketts for episode 24 of the Nebraska Way to discuss his work in building a team culture and other big opportunities on the horizon for Husker nation.   Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of "Cornhusker Strong" as the intro song for "The Nebraska Way."

Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Christopher Rufo joins Governor Ricketts for episode 23 of the Nebraska Way to discuss the genesis of critical race theory and how it's being applied in corporate America and higher education.   Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of "Cornhusker Strong" as the intro song for "The Nebraska Way."

Stanford University Professor of Medicine Dr. Jay Bhattacharya joins Governor Ricketts for episode 22 of the Nebraska Way to discuss COVID-19, public health, and the failures of lockdowns.  Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of "Cornhusker Strong" as the intro song for "The Nebraska Way."

Former Hong Kong legislator Nathan Law joins Governor Ricketts for episode 21 of The Nebraska Way to discuss his activism, the future of Hong Kong, and the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of "Cornhusker Strong" as the intro song for "The Nebraska Way."

Former Secretary of State Allen Beermann joins Governor Ricketts for episode 20 of The Nebraska Way to discuss his career in politics and journalism, his work raising Nebraska's international profile, and lessons learned through his years of service. Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of "Cornhusker Strong" as the intro song for "The Nebraska Way."

Sen. Ben Sasse joins Governor Ricketts for episode 19 of The Nebraska Way to discuss his time in the U.S. Senate, what led him to run for office, foreign policy regarding China, and his work to confirm President Trump's judicial nominees. Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of "Cornhusker Strong" as the intro song for "The Nebraska Way."

Dr. John Kuehn, co-chair of Smart Approaches to Marijuana-Nebraska, joins Governor Ricketts for the 18 episode of The Nebraska Way to discuss the public health impacts of marijuana use and the dangers of legalizing the drug without clinical drug trials. Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of "Cornhusker Strong" as the intro song for "The Nebraska Way."

Jon Bokenkamp, creator and executive producer of the TV show "The Blacklist," joins Governor Ricketts for the seventeenth episode of The Nebraska Way to discuss his hit show and Nebraska's influence on his work. Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of "Cornhusker Strong" as the intro song for "The Nebraska Way."

Chuck Kasson, a Scottish Highland Games World Champion, joins Governor Ricketts for the sixteenth episode of The Nebraska Way to discuss his involvement in Husker athletics and competing in strongman competitions. Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of "Cornhusker Strong" as the intro song for "The Nebraska Way."

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Joe Ricketts joins Governor Ricketts on the fifteenth episode of The Nebraska Way. Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of "Cornhusker Strong" as the intro song for "The Nebraska Way."

UNO/UNMC Chancellor Jeff Gold joins Governor Ricketts on the fourteenth episode of The Nebraska Way to discuss his work leading two of the University of Nebraska's campuses and innovations in modern medicine.

Writer and inspirational speaker Ashley Stevens joins Governor Ricketts on the thirteenth episode of The Nebraska Way to discuss her faith, turning tragedy into hope, and the age-old question of “why bad things happen to good people.”

Lincoln Premium Poultry (Costco) External Affairs Director Jessica Kolterman joins Governor Ricketts on the twelfth episode of The Nebraska Way to discuss growing up in Seward, the importance of civic involvement, and Costco's historic poultry investment that is creating opportunities for over a hundred farm families. Music credit: "Cornhusker Strong" by Heidi Merrill

Actor/Comedian Dan Whitney, better known as Larry the Cable Guy, joins Governor Ricketts on the eleventh episode of The Nebraska Way to discuss growing up in Nebraska, his famous Larry the Cable Guy persona and entertainment career, his charity (the Git-R-Done Foundation), and his love of Husker athletics. Music credit: "Cornhusker Strong" by Heidi Merrill

American Ninja Warrior Maggi Thorne joins Governor Ricketts on the tenth episode of The Nebraska Way to discuss her time on the Husker Track and Field team, competing on the American Ninja Warrior competition, and being Global Ambassador for feedONE. Music credit: "Cornhusker Strong" by Heidi Merrill

Ronnie Green, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor, joins Governor Ricketts on the ninth episode of The Nebraska Way to discuss growing up in agriculture and it's impact on his life and the state of Nebraska, how he became Chancellor of UNL, and the University's 150th birthday celebration and upcoming Homecoming Week. Music credit: "Cornhusker Strong" by Heidi Merrill

Zac Triemert, Master Brewer and Distiller, joins Governor Ricketts on the eighth episode of The Nebraska Way to talk about how he got involved in brewing and distilling, being an entrepreneur and small business owner, the brewing and distilling processes, and the growing craft brewing industry in Nebraska. Music credit: "Cornhusker Strong" by Heidi Merrill

Matt Davison, Associate Athletic Director for Husker football, joins Governor Ricketts on the seventh episode of The Nebraska Way to talk about his time playing for the Huskers, his career as a radio personality, and his expectations for the Husker football team this season. Music credit: "Cornhusker Strong" by Heidi Merrill

The Potash Twins join Governor Ricketts on the sixth episode of The Nebraska Way to talk about the music industry, the impact their upbringing in Nebraska had on their careers, various musicians and celebrities they've encountered and worked with, and some of their favorite performances. They also discuss their recently released single “SNAP,” which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDNvPcgVDJ8&feature=youtu.be

Former Husker Football Coach Tom Osborne joins Governor Pete Ricketts on the fifth episode of The Nebraska Way to discuss Coach Osborne's early years in sports, coaching the Huskers, marijuana, TeamMates, and his venture into public service.

Retired NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins Governor Pete Ricketts on the fourth episode of The Nebraska Way to discuss how Clayton's upbringing in Nebraska impacted his career path, his time in space, various books he has written, and how perseverance and determination got him to where he is today.

Former Governor Kay Orr, the first and only female governor of Nebraska, joins Governor Ricketts for the third episode of The Nebraska Way to talk about her friendship with President Ronald Reagan, her time in public office, pro-life issues, the dangers of marijuana, and their shared love of books and history.

Trent Loos, a sixth generation farmer from Hazard, Nebraska, joins Governor Ricketts for the second episode of The Nebraska Way to discuss President Trump's visit to the Heartland, international trade, the detasseling industry in Nebraska, and all things agriculture. Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of "Cornhusker Strong" as the intro song for "The Nebraska Way."

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer joins Governor Pete Ricketts on the first episode of The Nebraska Way to discuss her trip to Normandy for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, international trade, President Trump's visit to the Midwest, and Nebraska beef among other subjects.