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The Nebraska Way is a podcast hosted by Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts. From craft brewers to lawmakers to sports coaches, The Nebraska Way podcast gives listeners the opportunity to hear from the people who are moving our state forward about the issues that matter most to Nebraskans.

The Nebraska Way


    • Sep 30, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 41 EPISODES


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    The Nebraska Way - Episode 41 – Trev Alberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 60:39


    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.

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 40 - Jane Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 55:05


    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.

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 39 - Clayton Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 49:58


    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.

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 38 – 70th Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 20:42


    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.

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 37- Congressman Don Bacon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 52:09


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

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 36 - Anthony Conner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 53:01


    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

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 35 - Norm Krug

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 51:48


    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.

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 34 - Jeff Noordhoek

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 47:07


    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.

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 33 - Kristen Waggoner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 57:36


    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.

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 32 - Ryan Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 58:22


    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.

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 31 - Bishop Barron

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 62:51


    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.”

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 30 - Mark McHargue

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 54:50


    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.”

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 29 - Governor Kim Reynolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 57:30


    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.”

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 28 - Andrew Bremberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 55:26


    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.”

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 27 - Corey DeAngelis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 47:31


    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."  

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 26 - Margaret Byfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 54:42


    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."

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 25 - Gregory Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 50:20


    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."

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 24 - Scott Frost

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 54:40


    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."

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 23 - Christopher Rufo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 52:09


    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."

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 22 - Dr. Jay Bhattacharya

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 53:09


    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."

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 21 - Nathan Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 51:00


    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."

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 20 - Allen Beermann

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 48:44


    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."

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 19 - U.S. Senator Ben Sasse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 33:15


    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."

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 18 - Dr. John Kuehn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 47:58


    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."

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 17 - Jon Bokenkamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 56:44


    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."

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 16 - Chuck Kasson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 45:54


    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."

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 15 - Joe Ricketts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 63:48


    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."

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 14 - Jeffrey Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 54:32


    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.

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 13 - Ashley Stevens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 51:56


    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.”

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 12 - Jessica Kolterman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 51:59


    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

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 11 - Larry the Cable Guy (Dan Whitney)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 55:30


    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

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 10 - Maggi Thorne

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 47:35


    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

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 9 - Ronnie Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 40:37


    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

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 8 - Zac Triemert

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 41:08


    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

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 7 - Matt Davison

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 49:41


    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 Nebraska Way - Episode 6 - Potash Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 50:14


    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

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 5 - Coach Tom Osborne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 44:55


    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.

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 4 - Clayton Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 40:08


    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.

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 3 - Governor Kay Orr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 31:35


    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.

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 2 - Trent Loos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 49:42


    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."

    The Nebraska Way - Episode 1 - U.S. Senator Deb Fischer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 40:10


    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.

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