Jack Mitchell

Drive Time Lincoln

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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 a...

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Author

Jack Mitchell

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News

Podcast website

klin.com

Latest episode

Oct 29, 2026

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Episodes

Dating App Heist, Redistricting, Husker VB Still #1 08.09.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including a LNK man assaulted and robbed after being lured on a dating app, White House and NE lawmakers may talk mid-decade redistricting, Husker VB remains #1 after another dominating weekend and more on the latest Drive Time Lincoln!

Husker Football Roundtable | LPS Superintendent, LPD Looking for Good Samaritan, DBK's Special Gift 05.09.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including LPS Interim Superintendent John Skretta being scheduled for a vote to be permanent superintendent, LPD seeking Good Samaritan who helped child, Husker VB Head Coach Dani Busboom Kelly gifted a custom jacket ahead of home opener and more! Later it's a SuperFriends Huskers Roundtable as Jack joins John Bishop and Mike'l Severe from Unsp...

Governor Jim Pillen | McCook ICE Facility, State of the University, LNK Department Merger 04.09.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including Nebraska Senators learn about future McCook ICE detention center, NU president delivers State of University Address, LNK announces department merger proposal and more! Later Jack welcomes Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen ahead of his diplomatic trip to Japan to discuss energy, border control and more on the latest Drive Time Lincoln!

Luke Lindenmeyer, Husker FB | Ken Siemek Retires, LPD Pay Raise, Recreational Cannabis 03.09.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including 10/11 Chief Meteorologist Ken Siemek announcing his retirement after 41 years, LNK reaches agreement with Police Union on LPD Pay Raise, a recreational cannabis petition and more! Later KLIN Sports Director Nate Rohr has a conversation with Husker Football Tight End Luke Lindenmeyer about his accent to a starter and last Thursday's pe...

NE's Biggest Lottery Winners | McCook ICE Facility, Sudsy Prank, Fan Info vs Akron 02.09.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including a hearing set for building code issues at McCook ICE facility, Sudsy shenanigans at Stransky Park, gameday info vs Akron and more! With the current Powerball jackpot at $1.3 billion, Jack takes a deep dive into Nebraska's biggest lottery winners ever and where they rank.

Larry the Cable Guy | Dane Key | NE Justice Stepping Down, "Suspicious" Item in SE LNK, KC Husker End Zone 27.08.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including a Nebraska Supreme Court Justice stepping down, a "suspicious" item found in SE LNK didn't smell right, no love for the Huskers' end zone in KC and more! KLIN Sports Director Nate Rohr has an exclusive sit down with Husker WR Dane Key ahead of tomorrow night's season opener against Cincinnati in Kansas City. Later Jack welcome a fella...

Mike Hilgers, NE Attorney General | Gender Ideology, City Budget, Pillen on Troop to Chicago 26.08.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including Trump administration targets NE sex ed over ideology, Lincoln city budget increases, Governor Pillen weighs in on troops possibly deployed to Chicago and more! Later Jack welcomes Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers to talk about consumer protection, medical cannabis and more on the latest Drive Time Lincoln.

Dr. Ken Dewey | Property Tax Petition, Shotgun Date, Scammer Busted 25.08.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including a petition to reduce property taxes, Lancaster County man accused of firing shotgun at stepdaughter's boyfiend, Texas man arrested in multi-state fraud case and more! Later Jack welcomes retired University of Nebraska Climatologist Dr. Ken Dewey on if we could see an early fall on the latest Drive Time Lincoln.

Jeff Schreifer, The Toy Scout | NE Board of Regents, NWU Fraternity Suspended, Rhule Podcast 21.08.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including Brian Maher dropping out of the Nebraska Board of Regents Race, Nebraska Wesleyan fraternity suspended for one year, Matt Rhule launches podcast and more! Later Jack welcomes Jeff Schreifer, road manager for the Toy Scout, as their vintage toy show is coming to Lincoln next week. More information at toyscout.com!

New Concessions at Memorial Stadium I I.C.E. Recap 20.08.2025

Jack Mitchell follows up on yesterday's news of a new immigration detainment center being built in McCook, Nebraska. Other stories include a kidnapping that ended at Burger King, as well as the Cornhusker Marching Band announcing that spectators will no longer be allowed in Memorial Stadium for the band's dress rehearsal. Jack also breaks down new concession items coming to Memorial Stadium this f...

Mark Vail I Immigration Center Opens in McCook, Nebraska 19.08.2025

Jack Mitchell breaks down Governor Jim Pillen and the State of Nebraska's announcement of a new immigration detainment center opening in McCook, Nebraska. Mark Vail calls in following a press conference at the Nebraska State Capitol, and later joins the show, in studio, to discuss the news. Jack and Mark also react to and break down the Governor's press conference.

Robidoux Inc. I 18.08.2025

Jack Mitchell has the Whiparound of today's top stories including University of Nebraska students starting to move back to campus, and Claire's closing its' location in Gateway Mall. Later, Jack welcomes Brittney from Robidoux Inc., as they discuss their upcoming event, Show & Swine; they discuss their favorite things to cook, best grills, and more.

Archie Wilson and Quinn Clark | 2025 Husker Football Preview 15.08.2025

With less than two weeks before Nebraska kicks off the regular season against Cincinnati in KC, KLIN Sports Director Nate Rohr has a 2025 Husker Football Preview! Later Nate welcomes Husker Punter Archie Wilson and Wide Receiver Quinn Clark to the latest Drive Time Lincoln!

Terry Pettit | 2025 Husker Volleyball Preview 14.08.2025

Sports Director Nate Rohr is in for Jack Mitchell with a preview of the upcoming 2025 Husker Volleyball Season! Later Nate welcomes former Husker Volleyball Coach Terry Pettit to the latest Drive Time Lincoln!

Mike Flood | Campus Gas Leak, Power is Back, Another Fraud 13.08.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including a major gas leak near UNL's East Campus, power restored for all LES customers after last weekend's storms, 75-year-old LNK woman scammed out of $260K and more! Later Jack welcomes Nebraska 1st District Congressman Mike Flood on the latest Drive Time Lincoln!

Kelani Baber, Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Omaha FBI Sting, Vehicles Stolen from Dealership, Husker FB Punter's Sacrifice 12.08.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including the FBI trafficking sting in the Omaha metro, vehicles stolen from LNK dealership by teens, Husker FB freshman punter Archie Wilson making the sacrifice to move from family in Australia to play CFB and more! Later Jack welcomes Kelani Baber ahead of this Sunday's Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5K Run & Walk that will take place at Mahone...

Bill Stephan, Lied Center | Storm Aftermath, County Sheriff's Race, CFB Top 25 11.08.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including the aftermath of a wild weekend of storms, Lancaster County officially has a sheriff's race, the AP Top 25 CFB Poll is released and more! Later Jack welcomes Bill Stephan, Executive Director at the Lied Center for the Performing Arts, ahead of Disney's Frozen which starts this Friday.

Lincoln Arneal, Huskers Illustrated | Memorial Stadium Upgrades, UNL Faculty Buyout, Norfolk Emergency Landing 08.08.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including the $450M Memorial Stadium renovation on hold, UNL to offer buyouts to senior faculty, small engine plane make emergency landing outside of Norfolk and more! Later Jack welcomes Lincoln Arneal of Huskers Illustrated and Volleyball State podcast after a big week of VB news and Saturday's Husker VB Red-White Scrimmage!

Lincoln Youth Sports | Flood Has a Challenger, New VB Facility in LNK, The Heat Returns? 07.08.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including a challenger for Mike Food in the 2025 1st District Congressional Race, LNK announces proposal for youth VB facility, the heat returns Friday and more! Later, with today's announcement of LNK's proposal for a new youth VB facility, Jack takes a deep dive into the growth of youth sports and the city's investment in facilities.

Gavin Felix, Nebraska Public Media | Pro VB Craziness, Husker VB #1, Cannabis Commission Funds 06.08.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including LOVB Nebraska adding Jordan Larson as part owner, John Cook joining Omaha Supernovas as co-owner and GM, Nebraska Volleyball No. 1 in Preseason AVCA Coaches Poll and more! Later Jack welcomes Gavin Felix, Director of Television Production at Nebraska Public Media, to talk about the John Cook documentary "The Last Ride with John Cook"...

Chase Porter, KLIN News | Regent DUI, Alligator Alcatraz to NE?, Niobrara River Management 05.08.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including the University of Nebraska Regent DUI, will Nebraska be home to the next 'Alligator Alcatraz', proposed shift of management for Niobrara River and more! Later Jack welcomes Chase Porter from the KLIN Newsroom for more details about Representative Mike Flood's rancorous town hall in LNK.

Dr. John Skretta, Lincoln Public Schools | Regent DUI Charge, UNL Budge Cuts, Husker Bowl to CUSA 04.08.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including a Nebraska Regent facing DUI charge, UNL budget cuts, Husker Bowling to Conference USA and more! Later Jack welcomes Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jack Skretta as the 2025 school year is about to get underway.

Gina Nathan, Lancaster County Superfair | Air Quality, AG Suit, Stadium Vendors 01.08.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including the Canadian wildfires affecting the air quality over the weekend, AG Hilgers filing a suit against cannabis seller , a sneak peek of Memorial Stadium vendors and more! Later Jack welcomes Gina Nathan from the Lancaster County Superfair which continues at the Sandhills Global Event Center!

Wahoo Cold Case | Fremont Explosion, Free Pizza, Job Satisfaction 31.07.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including the state fire marshal weighing in on the Fremont explosion, a pizza deal in LNK, a majority of Nebraskans are satisfied with their job and more! After today's plea deal in a Wahoo cold case, Jack takes a deep dive into the 1969 murder of Mary Kay Hesse.

Joel Houston and Bill Roehrs, Lincoln Pickleball | Fremont Explosion, Work Zone Violations, Lancaster County Superfair 30.07.2025

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including the recovery effort following the Horizon Biofuels plant explosion in Fremont, LPD to crack down on street work zone violation, the Lancaster County Superfair kicking off and more! Later Jack welcomes Joel Houston and Bill Roehrs from Lincoln Pickleball to talk about the growth of the sport in LNK!

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