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OMAPODPART II: Randy Goodwin & Dr. Carole Patrick on Hollywood's dirty game, rock bottom & storytelling
Randy Goodwin is an actor, producer, writer, director, and CEO of Fallen Giant Films. Dr. Carole Patrick is President & CEO of the Visiting Nurse…
OMAPODDestiny Herbers & Jeremy Turley of Flatwater Free Press on 'No Autopsy, No Answer'
Destiny Herbers & Jeremy Turley from the Flatwater Free Press discuss their feature story ‘No Autopsy, No Answer’.To hear Destiny’s previous appearance on…
OMAPODCarlie Waganer & Peter Fankhauser on 'Fairplay' & the power of collaboration
Carlie Waganer is a weaver and a collector with a BFA in fiber arts from Massachusetts College of Art and Design, the Residency Program Coordinator for The…
OMAPODRandy Goodwin & Dr. Carole Patrick on Hollywood highs & lows, the Stephen Center & VNA's Art & Soup
Randy Goodwin is an actor, producer, writer, director, and CEO of Fallen Giant Films. Dr. Carole Patrick is President & CEO of the Visiting Nurse…
OMAPODNatalia Alamdari on ICE raids, rumors & refugees
Natalia Alamdari is Greater Nebraska Reporter for Flatwater Free Press.Read the story discussed in this episode: ‘Coming crackdown? Nebraska schools, churches…
OMAPODCODA: Sarah Baker Hansen on Dumpling Empire, Koji & The Boiler Room
Sarah Baker Hansen is an award-winning writer and food critic.ALSO…* McDonnell poll shows lead over Stothert, causes campaigns to spar - from KETV* Elon Musk…
OMAPODPART II: Anita BisQuette, Ron Preston & Kelli Bello on Omaha's drag scene
Anita BisQuette will be performing at the Joslyn Castle benefit drag brunch + art show ‘Queens for the Castle’ - Ron Preston is the emcee of the event. Kelli…
OMAPOD'Winner-Take-All' poll results from Poll The Vote's Heather Nelson & John Collard
Heather Nelson is Founder & CEO; John Collard is Co-Founder & CTO of Poll The Vote.To read Poll The Vote’s blog post with more detailed information on the…
OMAPODSarah Baker Hansen announces 'Steaktown, USA'
Sarah Baker Hansen is an award-winning writer and food critic.To subscribe to the Flatwater Free Press Thursday Omaha Newsletter, click here.To contact Sarah…
OMAPODSarah Baker Hansen on Clio, Omaha's special food scene & changing tastes
Sarah Baker Hansen is an award-winning writer and food critic. ALSO…* Impact of a federal funding freeze on the City of Omaha and Douglas County - from KMTV*…
OMAPODOcho De La Rosa on creating comedy through cancer
Ocho De La Rosa is a stand-up comedian and improviser.ALSO…* Protesters gather in south Omaha over nationwide ICE raids - from KETV* State’s largest union…
OMAPODCODA: John Ewing on OPD, SVU & Salem Baptist Church
John Ewing is the Douglas County Treasurer and a candidate for Mayor of Omaha.To listen to Part One of his OMAPOD appearance, click here. To listen to Part…
OMAPODPART II: John Ewing on violence, immigration crackdowns & 'customer service'
John Ewing is the Douglas County Treasurer and a candidate for Mayor of Omaha.To listen to Part One of his OMAPOD appearance, click here. ALSO…* Nebraska kids…
OMAPODAnita BisQuette, Ron Preston & Kelli Bello on Joslyn Castle's drag brunch/art show 'Queens for the Castle'
Anita BisQuette will be performing at the Joslyn Castle benefit drag brunch + art show ‘Queens for the Castle’ - Ron Preston is the emcee of the event. Kelli…
OMAPODJohn Ewing on Stothert, streetcar & service
John Ewing is the Douglas County Treasurer and a candidate for Mayor of Omaha. To watch John’s mayoral campaign announcement speech and media Q&A referenced in…
OMAPODAllison Swenson announces Opera Omaha's 2025-'26 Season schedule
Allison Swenson is General Director of Opera Omaha.For information about the 2025-’26 Season, click here.For information about their upcoming production of The…
OMAPODAllison Swenson, Opera Omaha General Director, on her philosophy behind choosing repertoire
Allison Swenson is General Director of Opera Omaha.For information about their upcoming production of The Rake’s Progress, coming to The Orpheum Theater on…
OMAPODPART II: Brian Jeffers on his journey from Bellevue East to Lincoln... to Lincoln Center
Brian Jeffers, a Tenor, is a vocalist, actor and Omaha-native starring as Sellem in the upcoming production of The Rake’s Progress, coming to The Orpheum…
OMAPODOpera star Brian Jeffers on returning home to take The Orpheum stage for the first time
Brian Jeffers, a Tenor, is a vocalist, actor and Omaha-native starring as Sellem in the upcoming production of The Rake’s Progress, coming to The Orpheum…
OMAPODStreetcar Rage Room
“Omaha Streetcar Authority approves $26.7 million for new maintenance facility,” reports WOWTALSO…* Gov. Pillen, lawmakers take aim at youth social media and…
OMAPODMicrOtransit coming to Omaha?
“Omaha may blend buses, rideshare vans if Metro Transit’s private-public partnership gets OKed” reports the Omaha World-HeraldALSO…* Police identify five…
OMAPODDunkin' donut shortage?! Supernovas vs. LOVE3 Omaha
“Omaha’s Dunkin’ locations report running out of donuts” reports the Omaha World-HeraldALSO…* Nebraska lawmakers say new bill would give tax relief owed to…
OMAPODPART II: Jody Holston on righting wrongs, fulfilling needs & making complex systems work
Jody Holston is the Executive Director of Front Porch Investments.To listen to the first part of Jody’s OMAPOD appearance, click here. ALSO…* Breaking down…
OMAPODJody Holston on redlining, the 'Greenlining Fund' & Front Porch Investments
Jody Holston is the Executive Director of Front Porch Investments.For more information on the ‘Greenlining Fund’ - click here.To read the Nebraska Examiner…
OMAPODNoe Ramirez on bilingual Omaha shows & Mexican stand-up comedy
Noe Ramirez is a stand-up comedian and comedy show producer.Esta es la primera parte de el podcast: haga clic aquíALSO…* Omaha firefighters rescue 2 occupants…
OMAPODHeath Mello on streetcar skepticism, Omaha in 2025...& 2030
Greater Omaha Chamber President & CEO Heath Mello closes out the year with a frank and very candid conversation about public skepticism regarding the…
OMAPODNoe Ramirez on A Mexican Immigrant Jehovah's Witness Christmas
Noe Ramirez is a stand-up comedian and comedy show producer. ALSO…* OPPD board approves 6.3% average rate increase - from Omaha World-Herald* Nebraska…
OMAPODPART II: Bree Kalhorn on Caitlin Clark, new show concepts & vibes-based roasts
Bree Kalhorn is a stand-up comedian and improviser - for information and tickets to “The Roast of 2024” show, click here.ALSO…* Court documents: Gun used in…
OMAPODBree Kalhorn on Taylor Swift, 'Wicked' & breaking up in/with 2024
Bree Kalhorn is a stand-up comedian and improviser - for information and tickets to “The Roast of 2024” show, click here.To hear the Monopoly - Omaha Edition…
OMAPODCODA: Dan Osborn on propaganda, pride & 'Paycheck Populism'
Dan Osborn is a Navy Vet, Union Guy, a Steamfitter & Industrial Mechanic and a Lifelong Independent.For more information on Dan’s Working Class Heroes Fund…
OMAPODPART II: Dan Osborn eyes Ricketts, Pillen & 2026
Dan Osborn is a Navy Vet, Union Guy, a Steamfitter & Industrial Mechanic and a Lifelong Independent.For more information on Dan’s Working Class Heroes Fund…
OMAPODDan Osborn on a cold concession call, election aftermath & his new PAC
Dan Osborn is a Navy Vet, Union Guy, a Steamfitter & Industrial Mechanic and a Lifelong Independent.For more information on Dan’s Working Class Heroes Fund…
OMAPODCODA: Watie White on the new Joslyn, jokes, panoramic space & perceptual spectrum
Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist.ALSO…* ‘Bridging the gap’: Department of Justice mediates discussion with LULAC, Omaha police - from…
OMAPODRebootin' Guitars & Cadillacs
After 21 years country dance club ‘Guitars and Cadillacs’ is reopening in Omaha, reports KMTV.ALSO…* Housing project for combat-injured veterans gains Omaha…
OMAPODReceiving more Happiness from The Giving Machine
Update on Light the World Giving Machine returning to Omaha in December…Vending machines that dispense healthcare items installed across Omaha +Omaha bar…
OMAPODPART II: Watie White on telling the story of his residency & what's next
Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist.ALSO…* Omaha’s Howard L. Hawks leaves legacies in higher education, business and philanthropy - from…
OMAPODWatie White on his 'One Degree of Separation' Art Show & Reception
Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist.For information on his ‘One Degree of Separation’ art show and reception tonight from 5:30 - 9:00 at The…
OMAPODGoogle's NotebookLM AI on ChatGPT's "Omaha IRL Wrapped 2024" list
To check out Spotify’s 2024 ‘Wrapped’, click here.ALSO…* ‘Victimizing vulnerable people’: OPD and DCSO working to combat cryptocurrency scams - from KETV* City…
OMAPODMake MAHA Great Again: Interactively
MAHA Festival returning in 2025! Combining forces with OutlandiaWhat could take the festival to the next level? OMAPOD has the answer!ALSO…* Nebraska’s Offutt…
OMAPODGame Over? -> Portal Party
Man behind Nebraska’s ‘Lil’ Red’ remembered by family, community, reports WOWTNebraska defensive lineman reportedly plans to enter transfer portal, reports…
OMAPODSHARE Pairs: A Reel Guide to Giving Tuesday
For more information on Giving Tuesday and SHARE Omaha, click here.ALSO…* From youth clubs to the pros: Why volleyball continues to grow in Nebraska - from…
OMAPODThanksgiving Disrupted/Solved/Improved
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!ALSO…* OPD Chief Todd Schmaderer shares plan to continue progress in policing - from WOWT* NEGOP Chair concerned new political action…
OMAPODThe Omaha Rat-Hunting Dog Society
South Omaha rat infestation has Douglas County Health Department seeking help, reports the Omaha World-Herald.ALSO…* Douglas County gets federal grant to…
OMAPOD10 Memorial Park sculpture concepts to memorialize Kali Baker
Nonprofit looking for artists to create memorial for Omaha community organizer, reports WOWT. For more information on the Kali Baker Memorial Call for Public…
OMAPODOPPD's Post-Election Power Play
OPPD board approves salary increase, hears discussion on proposed rate increases, reports WOWT.ALSO…* ‘Streetcar named disaster’: Mike McDonnell, Mayor Jean…
OMAPODThe NE Secretary of State's Water-gate
Nebraska state auditor questions Secretary of State trade mission spending, reports KETV.Read the full report here.ALSO…* State Senator Mike McDonnell to…
OMAPODPART II: Brian Joseph on pimps, prostitutes, threats & Diddy
Brian Joseph is an investigative journalist and the author of Vegas Concierge.For more information about the book, click here.To buy the book, click here.To…
OMAPODAuthor Brian Joseph on investigating domestic sex trafficking, his Omaha roots & 'Vegas Concierge'
Brian Joseph is an investigative journalist and the author of Vegas Concierge. For more information about the book, click here. To buy the book, click…
OMAPODEilishmania hits Omaha
Billie Eilish fans camp outside CHI Health Center before concert, reported WOWT. ALSO…* Streetcar officials get a taste of what’s to come after sold-out Billie…
OMAPODWinter Preview: Weak La Niña...NDOT's Name-a-Snowplow contest
Rusty Lord’s WOWT Winter Weather Outlook Segment.Bill Randby’s KETV Winter Weather Outlook Segment. ALSO…* Omaha mayor vetoes electrical code, says City…
OMAPODTake 5: Five ideas to lure film production to Nebraska
Omaha native actor bringing bright lights of Hollywood to Nebraska, reports WOWT.Omaha Meets Hollywood: Timothy Christian’s Mission to Bring Big Film to the…
OMAPODSinfluencer? NE Pageant World Rocked by Dropshipping Deception Allegations
Nebraska AG files lawsuit against social media influencer, alleging dropshipping, e-commerce scam, reports WOWT.To see this year’s Nebraska America Pageant…
OMAPODHow Street Legal Dragways Could Lower Property Taxes
Nebraska lawmakers express dismay over low return on cash investments by state agency, reports Paul Hammel of the Nebraska Examiner yesterday. Sheriff begins…
OMAPODSouped-Up Drag Racing Viral Punishment Ideas
Sheriff orders crackdown on street racing around Omaha metro, reported WOWT at the end of October. The Douglas County Sheriff has been posting cars that have…
OMAPODReality Check: Mills County's Controversial New Supervisor
Teen elected to Mills County Board of Supervisors promises to ‘shake up the system’ - reports KETV…ALSO…* Grand jury finds no criminal conduct in Omaha police…
OMAPODMatt Wynn, Shonna Dorsey & Scott Henderson on SPSW's 10-Hour Challenge
Matt Wynn is the Executive Director of the Nebraska Journalism Trust, Shonna Dorsey is the Executive Director of the Aksarben Foundation and Scott Henderson is…
OMAPODPoll The Vote's Heather Nelson on Election 2024: outlier Omaha, ideological Nebraska
Heather Nelson is Founder & CEO of Poll The Vote.ALSO…* Nebraska passes abortion-restrictions amendment, bucking national trend - from Nebraska Examiner*…
OMAPODLast Call for Dan Osborn's Existential Election Day
Polls are open in Omaha from 8 AM to 8 PM. For voting information from the Douglas County Election Commission, click here. ALSO…* Nebraska District 2…
OMAPOD2024 Election Wellness Guide
An Election Night Fantasy Draft?! And a ‘Super Bowl squares’-type grid politics pool game… as well as a variety of Wellness and self-care ideas to survive…
OMAPODMonopoly Omaha Edition Review
To purchase the Monopoly Omaha Edition game, click here. ALSO…* Explosion in Bellevue injures three on Halloween night - from KMTV* Sheriff orders crackdown on…