LNK Today with Jack and Friends
Morning Shows
Join KLIN’s Jack Mitchell for LNK Today with Jack and Friends every weekday morning from 6-9 a.m. on 1400 & 99.3 KLIN. Every day, Jack starts your day with a smile as he sifts through the news that Lincolnites need to know with stimulating conversation and interviews with the people who make the news every day. At 6:35, it’s “Sound Off” where Jack reacts to the audio of the morning’s news in a fun and insightful way. At 7:35, listen for “The Morning Drive” as Jack counts down the Top Five stories of the morning. Wednesday is “Chap Your Hide” day, when KLIN listeners get to vent via social media. Newscasts every 30 minutes and sportscasts each hour, plus Time Saver Traffic updates from Chris Lofgreen and weather from the 10/11 Weather Center. On Fridays in the fall, listen for the Friday Husker Tailgate show, when Jack gets you ready for the Husker weekend, along with Sports Director Nate Rohr and longtime friend of the show John Bishop. The news, weather, traffic, and sports you need from people you know and trust. All delivered the way you want…with a smile! That’s LNK Today with Jack and Friends on The Voice of Lincoln – 1400 & 99.3 KLIN.
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Genres:
Morning Shows
Description:
Join KLIN’s Jack Mitchell for LNK Today with Jack and Friends every weekday morning from 6-9 a.m. on 1400 & 99.3 KLIN. Every day, Jack starts your day with a smile as he sifts through the news that Lincolnites need to know with stimulating conversation and interviews with the people who make the news every day. At 6:35, it’s “Sound Off” where Jack reacts to the audio of the morning’s news in a fun and insightful way. At 7:35, listen for “The Morning Drive” as Jack counts down the Top Five stories of the morning. Wednesday is “Chap Your Hide” day, when KLIN listeners get to vent via social media. Newscasts every 30 minutes and sportscasts each hour, plus Time Saver Traffic updates from Chris Lofgreen and weather from the 10/11 Weather Center. On Fridays in the fall, listen for the Friday Husker Tailgate show, when Jack gets you ready for the Husker weekend, along with Sports Director Nate Rohr and longtime friend of the show John Bishop. The news, weather, traffic, and sports you need from people you know and trust. All delivered the way you want…with a smile! That’s LNK Today with Jack and Friends on The Voice of Lincoln – 1400 & 99.3 KLIN.
Language:
English
Episodes
Kent Pavelka | Tim Hruza
1/5/2026
We're back at it on a Monday as we are joined by the Voice of Husker Men's Basketball, Kent Pavelka, on the heels of Nebraska's 58-56 victory over #9 Michigan State Friday night and a preview of tonight's matchup against at Ohio State. Plus we are joined by Tim Hruza with the latest on local politics as the 2026 Nebraska Legislative session starts on Wednesday.
Duration:01:54:52
Tuesday: LNK Today Time Capsule
12/23/2025
We look back on Dec. 1994 with the LNK Today Time Capsule. Plus we talk about our favorite holiday traditions on our final show before the Christmas holiday!
Duration:01:50:32
Monday: Phillip Wagner, Tim Hruza
12/22/2025
Tim Hruza stops by to chat about Nebraska news and politics heading into the New Year. Phillip Wagner of Phillip's Lincoln Lights tells us about the best holiday displays around Lincoln!
Duration:01:41:25
Thursday: Ticket Thursday, Grow Lincoln, Kyle Crooks
12/18/2025
We're giving away tickets to Nebraska men's basketball vs Michigan State on Ticket Thursday! Plus Robin and Dave of the Grow Lincoln stop by to update us on the Lincoln business community. Plus Kyle Crooks, the Voice of the Huskers, chats with us about Dylan Raiola's decision to transfer and the assistant coaching hires!
Duration:01:45:15
Wednesday: Crimestoppers, Kaleb Henry, What Chaps Your Hide?
12/17/2025
We update you on the latest from the files of Crimestoppers with Becky Keller of the LPD. Plus Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax.com chats about everything going on with Husker Athletics. And, one more time in 2025, we let you get it off your chest with What Chaps Your Hide?
Duration:01:40:48
Tuesday: LNK Today Time Capsule, Jason Ball
12/16/2025
We flash back to Dec. 1975 on the LNK Today Time Capsule. We chat Dylan Raiola's transfer from Nebraska football. Plus Jason Ball of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce stops by to chat about the Lincoln business community during the holiday season!
Duration:01:43:30
Monday: Tim Hruza
12/15/2025
We're back after a busy weekend. We chat about Nebraska volleyball's shocking upset loss to Texas A&M and Nebraska men's basketball's big win over No. 13 Illinois. Plus Tim Hruza stops by to chat about local and national politics!
Duration:01:35:14
Thursday: Ticket Thursday, Grow Lincoln, Kyle Crooks
12/11/2025
We're chatting about the red-hot Nebraska men's basketball team, their win over Wisconsin last night. Plus we're giving away tickets to their game next week against North Dakota on Ticket Thursday. Robin and Dave of the Grow Lincoln team stop by to update us on the Lincoln business community. And Kyle Crooks, the Voice of the Huskers, chats about the Las Vegas Bowl matchup and the latest changes to the Nebraska football coaching staff!
Duration:01:44:07
Wednesday: Kaleb Henry, Crimestoppers, What Chaps Your Hide?
12/10/2025
As the winds howl, we let you get it off your chest with What Chaps Your HIde? Becky Keller of LPD stops by with the latest from the files of Crimestoppers. And Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax.com stops by to chat about Nebraska football, volleyball and basketball!
Duration:01:53:37
Tuesday: LNK Today Time Capsule, Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, John Baylor
12/9/2025
We crack open the LNK Today Time Capsule to look back on Dec. 1994. Plus Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird stops by to chat about the city heading into the Christmas season. And John Baylor, the Voice of Nebraska Volleyball, stops by to break down the Huskers' second weekend in the NCAA Tournament!
Duration:01:55:51
Monday: Silent Night Fail, Tim Hruza
12/8/2025
We're back at it after a busy Husker sports weekend: Husker Football has some coach moves and is going bowling New Year's Eve in Vegas, Husker Volleyball rolls on in the NCAA Tourney and Husker Men's Basketball gets a big win over in-state rival Creighton (again)! It's a Christmas tradition unlike any other, the Silent Night Fail! And Tim Hruza stops by with the latest on the UNL budget cuts and state government news.
Duration:01:45:10
Thursday: Ticket Thursday, Grow Lincoln, Kyle Crooks
12/4/2025
We give away tickets to Nebraska/Creighton men's basketball on Ticket Thursday! Plus Robin and Dave from the Grow Lincoln team stop by to update us on the Lincoln business community. And the Voice of the Huskers, Kyle Crooks, breaks down the disappointing finish to the 2025 season and Nebraska's recruiting class!
Duration:01:53:21
Wednesday: Crimestoppers, Kaleb Henry, What Chaps Your Hide?
12/3/2025
We chat with Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax about Nebraska volleyball and football. Plus we check the latest from the files of Crimestoppers with Becky Keller of LPD. Plus we let you get it off your chest for the first time in two weeks with What Chaps Your Hide?
Duration:01:52:22
Tuesday: LNK Today Time Capsule, Jason Ball, John Baylor
12/2/2025
We take a look back on Dec. 2005 in the LNK Today Time Capsule. Plus Jason Ball of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce stops by to chat. And John Baylor, the Voice of Nebraska Volleyball, breaks down No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball's draw in the NCAA Tournament!
Duration:01:53:00
Monday: Tim Hruza
12/1/2025
We're back after a cold and snowy weekend to begin the month of December. We chat about all the news of last weekend plus Nebraska football's loss to end the regular season against Iowa. Plus we break down Nebraska volleyball's draw in the NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 national seed. And Tim Hruza stops by to break down local and national politics.
Duration:01:42:44
Wednesday: Husker Tailgate
11/26/2025
We're getting ready for the Nebraska/Iowa game on the Friday Husker Tailgate on a Wednesday! How will Nebraska bounce back from a rough performance at Penn State? Can the Huskers slow down the Hawkeyes run game? And can Nebraska finally beat Iowa in Lincoln? We break it all down!
Duration:02:19:05
Tuesday: LNK Today Time Capsule, John Baylor
11/25/2025
We crack open the LNK Today Time Capsule to look back on Nov. 1969. We check on KLIN alum John Bishop after his viral call of a "bad call" against his Creighton Bluejays in yesterday's game against Baylor. Plus the Voice of Nebraska Volleyball, John Baylor, stops by to chat about the final week of the regular season for the No. 1 Huskers!
Duration:01:42:57
Monday: Tim Hruza, Dr. Ken Dewey
11/24/2025
We're back after the weekend, chatting about Nebraska football's loss at Penn State and Husker volleyball's conference clinching win over Indiana. Plus we check in with Tim Hruza about the recent entries to the governor's race and the rest of national and local politics. And Dr. Ken Dewey previews the Thanksgiving weekend weather and the outlook for the winter!
Duration:01:37:49
Friday: Husker Tailgate
11/21/2025
Jack, John and Nate break down the Huskers' matchup at Penn State. These two have history! Plus what will be the Nittany Lions' mindset wtih an interim head coach on Senior Day? Can TJ Lateef keep things on track? Plus we share our picks for the week in College Football!
Duration:02:09:56
Thursday: Ticket Thursday, Grow Lincoln, Kyle Crooks
11/20/2025
We're giving away tickets to the Nebraska/Iowa Football game on Ticket Thursday! Plus Robin and Dave of the Grow Lincoln team update us on the Lincoln business community. And the Voice of the Huskers, Kyle Crooks, previews Nebraska's football game at Penn State!
Duration:01:41:46