Drive Time Lincoln

Drive Time Lincoln is hosted by Jack Mitchell, who has also served as KLIN's morning show host since 2006. Since it's nearly impossible to follow the news all day long, Jack will spend the first half of each show, from 5-5:30 p.m. on the 'Whiparound', a segment designed to get you up to speed on what you missed during your busy day. Whatever that day's most impactful stories are, Jack will report, explain, discuss, and ask questions about them in a fast-moving daily breakdown that you'll be able to tune into at any time and during your drive or at home and get a lot of information in a short amount of time, all presented with Jack's brand of energy, humor knowledge of this city and area, its history, its culture, its people, its institutions, its disagreements, and its common experiences. The Whiparound will also feature the resources and work of the KLIN Newsroom, whether it be exclusive reporting, audio clips so you can hear what happened firsthand, breaking news alerts, and live hits with Mark Vail, Chase Porter, Tom Stanton, Chris Lofgreen and Nate Rohr. Every day isn't the same, and every day's most important news isn't the same. While local government and politics are often the story of the day, sometimes your world is most affected by whether a storm is coming, what's happening with your kids in school, when that road is going open, what there is to do this weekend, what that new business in town is, or what that app everyone is using does. Jack will cover it all, and will do so with resources, people and reporting of the KLIN newsroom.  For the second half of the show, just after 5:30 p.m., Jack will be joined by an interview guest every day. These discussions with local elected officials, agency heads, community leaders, newsmakers, interesting people, weathermen and women, experts on issues and subjects we're not experts on, media members, coaches, athletes, people from the world of local entertainment and fine art and beyond will take you further in-depth into the local news, issues, and events that you care about.  Finally, as he does on the morning show, Jack will interact with listeners throughout the show on the Summit Lawns Text line, which you can use to communicate directly to Jack at 402-479-1400. In the final segment Jack will share reaction from listeners to the day's topics.  Listen to Drive Time Lincoln every weekday afternoon from 5-6 p.m. on 1400 & 99.3 KLIN.

Dr Ken Dewey | Raiola to Transfer?, Trump Endorsement for Pillen, Open on Thanksgiving

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including Husker Football bracing for the possibility of Dylan Raiola entering the transfer portal, President Donald Trump gives Governor Pillen 'complete and total endorsement', grocery stores and restaurants open on Thanksgiving and more! Later Jack welcomes retired UNL Climatologist Dr. Ken Dewey with the latest on the Thanksgiving weekend snow.

11-27
38:58

Nikki Bates, Nebraska Public Media | Like a Bad Neighbor..., State Work From Home Battle, Unicorn Status for NE Startup

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including an LNK man accused of assaulting elderly neighbor with a shovel, work from home order heads to state Supreme Court, LNK startup reaches $2 billion valuation and more! Later Jack welcomes Nikki Bates, Nebraska Public Media Producer, to visit about their newest sports documentary - Behind the Scenes of Nebraska Public Media - which premieres this Sunday, November 30th.

11-26
40:01

Super Friends Roundtable | Liquor Control Strip Club Scandal, Joint Accreditation, Respect Nebraska Voters

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including two more indicted in Nebraska Liquor Commission scandal, regents move UNL/UNMC accreditation forward, NE group pushes to protect voter passed laws via ballot initiative and more! Later Jack is joined by John Bishop and Josh Peterson from Unportsmanlike Conduct on 1620 The Zone for the Super Friends Roundtable to preview Saturday's Nebraska/Penn State matchup!

11-22
41:38

Reaction to Gary Barve | Fatal Motorcycle Crash, Support for UNL Chancellor, Raiola Decommits

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including details on yesterday's fatal motorcycle crash in southwest LNK, some regents are defending UNL Chancellor Rodney Bennett after his no confidence vote, Dayton Raiola decommits from Nebraska and more! Jack has reaction to his interview with 2028 Presidential Candidate Gary Barve.

11-20
43:36

Gary Barve, 2028 Presidential Candidate

Jack Mitchell has an exclusive interview with 2028 Presidential candidate, Gary Barve. Barve is a staunch supporter of President Trump, and shares his views and background on the latest Drive Time Lincoln!

11-19
15:57

Gary Barve, 2028 Presidential Candidate | Vote of No Confidence, Doak Walker Award, Northeast LNK RR Crossing Issues

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including UNL faculty vote no confidence in Chancellor Rodney Bennett, Husker RB Emmett Johnson earns spot on Doak Walker Award Semifinalist list, improvements coming to northeast LNK railroad crossing and more! Later Jack welcomes Presidential candidate Gary Barve, who shares his background and views ahead of the 2028 Presidential Election on the latest Drive Time Lincoln!

11-19
40:52

Kurt Maly, Huskers MBB Fan | Weekend Pedestrian Fatality, Liquor Control/ Medical Cannabis Commission Appointees, Blue Laws

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including a pedestrian fatality in northeast LNK, Governor Pillen appoints two commissioners to Liquor Control/Medical Cannabis Commissions, Lancaster County Sunday booze regulations and more! Later Jack welcomes Kurt Maly, aka the "I'm Full Mast" guy, to give his side of the story on the controversial ejection during Saturday night's Husker Men's Basketball Game against Oklahoma.

11-18
40:20

Details on Last Week's Fatal Accident, Record High, Husker Volleyball

Jack Mitchell has an extended Whiparound of today's top stories including more on what happened in last week's fatal accident on 84th Street, a record high today but cooler temps are coming, how close is Husker Volleyball is to making history and more!

11-15
41:14

Hazardous Drop-off Store, DoorDash Touts LNK, Record Highs Tomorrow

Jack Mitchell has an extended Whiparound of today's top stories including LNK announces opening of GoodToGo Reuse store, DoorDash report touts Lincoln's affordably, LNK could see record highs Friday and more on the latest Drive Time Lincoln!

11-14
43:20

Matt Schulte, Lancaster County Commissioner | LPD Releases Images, Downtown Library, Northern Lights

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including Lincoln Police release still images and more details on Sunday's in-custody death, LNK selects contractor for new downtown library, another night to view the Northern Lights and more! Later Jack welcomes Lancaster County Commissioner Matt Schulte to discuss preschool and child care options.

11-13
41:36

Chris Dunker, Lincoln Journal Star | Another Vehicle/Building Crash, Accolades for Emmett Johnson, Burning Combine

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including an SUV crashes into a southeast LNK bank, Husker RB Emmett Johnson named semifinalist for collegiate player of the year award, a northeast NE farmer drive a flaming combine out of his field and save acres of farmland and more! Later Jack welcomes Chris Dunker from the Lincoln Journal Star with the latest on the University of Nebraska Lincoln budget cuts.

11-12
42:04

Super Friends Roundtable | Cold Weekend on the Way, Weekend Street Closures, Husker Volleyball

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including a cold weekend ahead, the Good Life Halfsy and Veterans Day Parade Sunday, Husker Volleyball has three AVCA National Player of the Year semifinalists and more! Later Jack joins John Bishop and Josh Peterson from Unsportsmanlike Conduct on 1620 the Zone for the Super Friends Round Table ahead of Saturday night's Husker Football matchup against UCLA at the Rose Bowl!

11-08
39:21

Dr. Ken Dewey | ICE Facility Open, Almost an LNK Powerball Winner, Northern Lights

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including Governor Pillen says ICE Facility in McCook is now operational with detainees, West O St in LNK almost saw another Powerball jackpot winner, the northern lights may be visible in Lancaster County and more! Later Jack Welcomes retired University of Nebraska Climatologist Dr. Ken Dewey with an extended preview of the November forecast!

11-07
41:18

Ed Polochick and Barbara Zach Lee, Lincoln Symphony Orchestra | Officer Involved Shooting, Slama Steps Aside, AG Files Suit Against Foreign National

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including a fatality accident this afternoon in East LNK, Julie Slama suspends treasurer campaign and backs Spellerberg for job, Nebraska AG accuses Swiss billionaire of funneling donations to ballot campaigns and more! Later Jack welcomes Ed Polochick and Barbara Zach Lee from the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra ahead of Friday night's performance of "Exploring the Expanse" Friday night at the Lied Center!

11-06
41:54

Rachel Barth, Lincoln Airport | More from McKeon, Possible Special SNAP Session, Scary Acres Threat

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including Sen. Dan McKeon issues statement amid groping incident, state lawmaker seeks special session over Nebraska SNAP food benefits, Gretna fathers says son had no ability to carry out threat against Scary Acres and more! Later Jack welcomes Rachel Barth, Director of Communications at the Lincoln Airport, as Breeze Airways adds fights from LNK to Las Vegas and Orange County, CA!

11-05
44:31

Kent Pavelka | Busy Afternoon at State Capitol

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including a busy afternoon at the state capitol as current state treasurer Tom Briese steps down, Governor Jim Pillen appoints Fremont Mayor Joey Sellerberg to the open seat, former state senator Julie Slama announces run for state treasurer in 2026 and more! Later Jack welcomes the Voice of Husker Men's Basketball, Kent Pavelka, ahead of tonight's 2025-26 regular season opener against West Georgia at Pinnacle Bank Arena!

11-04
38:00

Super Friends Round Table | State Senator Cited for Public Indecency, Diesel Spill, County Treasurer Running for Re-Election

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including a Nebraska state senator cited for 'public indecency' during session-ending party, a north LNK intersection closed for over 200 gallons of spilled diesel, Lancaster County Treasurer Garver announces bid for third term and more! Later Jack is joined by John Bishop and Josh Perterson for Unsportsmanlike Conduction on 1620 the Zone for the Super Friends Roundtable ahead of tomorrow night's matchup at Memorial Stadium against USC!

10-31
41:43

Matt Rhule Contract Extension | DHHS Website Message Draws Ire, City Takes Victory Lap as Construction Ends, Ken Siemek Day

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including Nebraska DHHS posts partisan message from Governor amid SNAP freeze, LNK officials do victory lap as construction season nears ends, LNK proclaims Ken Siemek Day in honor of his retirement and more! Later Jack has audio from Nebraska Head Football Coach Matt Ruhle's press conference as he signs a contract extension that keeps him in Lincoln!

10-30
43:01

Tiffany Murray, Food Bank of Lincoln | Robbed at the Casino, NU in "Good Financial Health", NE/CO Water Fight

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including a LNK man robbed while playing slots at WarHorse Casino, a report show University of Nebraska in good financial health, Nebraska continues legal fight against Colorado over South Platte River water rights and more! Later Jack welcomes Tiffany Murray, Food Bank of Lincoln Chief Operating Officer, to discuss the local impact of the government shutdown on SNAP benefits.

10-29
40:07

ICE Facility Delay, SNAP Benefits Suit, Daylight Saving Time

Jack Mitchell has an extended Whiparound of today's top stories including another delay for the opening of the McCook ICE facility, several states suing Trump administration over suspension of SNAP benefits, Daylight Saving Time returns on Sunday and more!

10-28
41:18

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