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...

Author

Jack Mitchell

Category

News

Podcast website

klin.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Body Found, More Hardware for Hoiberg, EPIC Reset 10.03.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including LPD discovers a body along Oak Creek, Fred Hoiberg named B1G Coach of the Year in coach's voting, EPIC Option pauses signature collections for petition and more!

Carter Out at OSU, Hoiberg Extension, Daylight Saving 09.03.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including Former University of Nebraska and Current Ohio State President Ted Carter resigns over inappropriate relationship, Nebraska extends contract with Fred Hoiberg through 2032, Daylight Saving is staying put despite effort in Unicameral and more!

Lincoln Symphony Orchestra | Budget Shortfall, Roblox Suit, RIP Lou Holtz 05.03.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including Nebraska lawmakers advancing budget bills, AG Hilgers announces lawsuit against gaming platform Roblox, legendary Coach Lou Holtz passes away at 89 and more! Later Jack welcomes Ed Polochick from the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra, along with harpists Katie Wychulis and Julie Smith Phillips ahead of Friday night's performance of The Space...

The Bridge is Back, Still No Confidence, UCLA Preview 04.03.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including a LNK railroad bridge is back in service after last week's fiery collapse, more UNL 'no-confidence' resolutions, a late night for Nebrasketball at UCLA tonight and more!

Herbster Out, Quake of '26, Nebrasketball Rising 03.03.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including Charles Herbster announces he will not run for governor, a Sunday afternoon earthquake felt in LNK, Nebraska Men's Basketball is back in the AP Top 10 ahead of tomorrow's matchup against UCLA and more!

Notary Conviction, Husker Flag Football, HobbyTown Anniversary 26.02.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including a conviction for a Hall County notary, a head coach announced for Nebraska flag football, HobbyTown celebrates 80 years in LNK and more!

LNK Concerts | UP Bridge Fire, Trail Annoyance, Mexico Travel, 25.02.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including LFR releases cause of Monday morning bridge fire, East LNK residents irked over proposed trail, travel to Mexico not encouraged and more! Later Jack takes a deep dive into LNK concert stats on the latest Drive Time Lincoln.

Bridge Fire, East Beltway, iPods are Back 24.02.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including an early morning fire destroys a rail road bridge near Haymarket Park, an update on the east beltway project, Gen Z is embracing the classic iPod and more!

Well...That Escalated Quickly 20.02.2026

Jack Mitchell has the latest on the Winter Weather Advisory hitting LNK during the evening commute on the latest Drive Time Lincoln!

Unsportsmanlike Behavior, Bathroom Bill, BARber Shop 19.02.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including two Nebraska Basketball fans banned for 'unsportsmanlike behavior' during last week's Purdue game, bathroom bill advances to floor debate in legislature, a blowup over Omaha bar's barber-themed name and more!

Google Flips Switch, Winter Returns, Costco Suit 18.02.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including Google's new data center reshaping LNK's electric system, a major weather shift coming later this week, a Costco suit alleges salmonella risk at Fremont poultry plan and more!

Super Friends Roundtable | Suspect in Murder was out on Bond, Foley Not Backing Down 14.02.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whipraound of today's top stories including one of the suspects accused in death of Stromsburg couple was out on bond at time of incident and State Auditor Mike Foley stands pat on the no bid contract investigation. Later Jack is joined by John Bishop and Josh Peterson from Unsportsmanlike Conduct on Unsportsmanlike Conduct on 1620 The Zone with a preview of tomorrow's Nebraske...

Munch Madness Selection Show Eve | Reprimand in Picturegate, No Respect for UNL or Creighton from Who?, Is Winter Really Done? 13.02.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including the Executive Board formally reprimands Sen. Machela Cavanaugh for PragerU incident, Epestein called University of Nebraska and Creighton "not good places", the odds that it could possibly...fingers crossed...be the end of winter and more! Later Jack takes a Deep Dive into Munch Madness XVII on the eve of the Selection Show tomorrow m...

Lincoln Symphony Orchestra | More Arrests in Connection with Missing Couple, Husker Spring Game, Iowa Bears 12.02.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including LPD arrests four more people in connection with the case of a missing Stromsburg couple, Husker athletics announces details on Husker Spring Football Game, Iowa lawmakers introduce legislation to build stadium to lure Chicago Bears and more! Later Jack welcomes Ed Polochick, Music Director at the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra, along with...

Record High, Pillen and Turning Point USA, Former Husker AD Memoirs 10.02.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including LNK sees a record high of 75 today, Gov. Jim Pillen announces plan to bring Turning Point USA chapters to all Nebraska high schools, former Husker AD Bill Moos' new book includes some juicy bits and more! Later Jack has more from Gov. Pillen's call in show this afternoon and more from Bill Moos's book with bits on Dana Altman, wanting...

Super Friends Roundtable | Controversy on the Legislature Florr 06.02.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including a Nebraska senator alleges inappropriate comments from a male colleague. Later Jack is joined by John Bishop and Josh Peterson from Unsportsmanlike Conduct on 1620 the Zone for the Super Friends Roundtable and a preview of Nebraska's remaining schedule and if they, in fact, could possibly win the conference regular season title.

Dr. Ken Dewey, Ret. UNL Climatologist | Remains Recovered, Pillen No-Bid Contract, Tax Exemption 06.02.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including human remains recovered in search for bodies of missing couple, Pillen team offers new explanation for timing of no-bid emergency contract, proposed legislation introduced in ta exemption hearing and more! Later Jack welcomes retired University of Nebraska Climatologist Dr. Ken Dewey to look back at January's weather and what to expec...

Walkout at Lincoln Southeast, Citations for Fremont Protest, Husker Scholarships 05.02.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including Lincoln Southeast HS student walk out to protest, drive and injured protester ticketed in Fremont anti-ICE rally, Nebraska Athletics add scholarship offering in response to House settlement and more on an abbreviated Drive Time Lincoln!

Search for Missing Couple, Former Husker Fullback Appointed Regent, LNK/OMA Airport Rivalry 04.02.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including authorities conducting a search north of Malmo for bodies of missing Stromsburg couple, Gov. Pillen appoints former Husker Joel Makovicka to open regent seat, a LNK/OMA Airport rivalry and lots more!

James Frisbie, Lincoln Saltdogs | Arrests in Missing Person Case, Hit and Run Outside PBA, Nebrasketball Drops in Top 25 03.02.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including LPD makes two arrests in missing person homicide investigation, an officer hospitalized after possible hit-and-run after Husker loss Sunday, Nebrasketball drops to No. 9 in the AP Top 25 and more! Later Sports Director Nate Rohr sits down with new Lincoln Saltdogs Manager James Frisbie!

Super Friends Roundtable | Marriage Bill, Nebrasketball Shorthanded, Groundhog Accuracy 31.01.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including a bill in the legislature seeks to push Nebraska's minimum age for marriage to 18, Fred Hoiberg addresses roster illnesses/injuries ahead of Sunday's matchup against Illinois, the accuracy of Punxatawney Phil vs. Unadilla Billie and more! Later Jack is joined by John Bishop and Josh Peterson from Unsportsmanlike Conduct on 1620 The Zo...

Rep. Mike Flood | Rep. Adrian Smith 30.01.2026

Jack Mitchell welcomes Rep. Mike Flood, Nebraska 1st District Congressman, to discuss the current House funding bill, the LNK east beltway, the ag crisis and more. Later Jack visits with Rep. Adrian Smith, Nebraska 3rd District Congressman, about the rural perspective on the shutdown crisis, E15 Energy, rural healthcare and more.

McKeon Strikes Back, Pillen Responds to Backlash, Census Report Shows Growth 29.01.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including former State Senator Dan McKeon requests investigation into possible 'favoritism' by governor, Gov. Pillen responds to backlash over controversial comments in tele-town hall, latest census data show population growth in Nebraska and more!

Eppley Evacuation, McKeon Trial Set, Nebrasketball on the Rise 27.01.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including an all-clear after Omaha's Eppley Airfield was evacuated for bomb threat, former Nebraska State Senator Dan McKeon's trial set for March, Husker Men's Basketball jumps up to No. 5 ahead of tomorrow night's matchup at #3 Michigan and lots more!

Super Friends Roundtable | It's COLD, Hastings Paper Printed in ESREVER, No Exploding Trees 24.01.2026

Jack Mitchell has a Whiparound of today's top stories including LNK's coldest day of the winter so far, the Hastings Tribune printed in reverse, can trees explode in extreme cold weather and more! Later Jack is joined by John Bishop and Josh Peterson from Unsportsmanlike Conduct on 1620 The Zone for the Super Friends Roundtable to discuss Husker Men's Hoops, a departing assistant coach and a run i...

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