About this podcast
Welcome to Nebraskanomics, hosted by Jim Vokal, CEO of the Platte Institute. We help Nebraskans remove barriers to opportunity with policy research and legislative advice.
The Platte Institute is a think tank promoting policies that make it easier to get a good job, start a business, and help Nebraskans keep more of what they earn.
If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit PlatteInstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research or, you can subscribe to our newsletter.
❌ It’s time to stop the status quo.
Let’s remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 123 episodes
- Jared Walczak on Sales Tax Modernization · 28 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Platte Institute’s Senior Tax Policy Advisor Jared Walczak. During the episode Jared and Platte CEO Jim Vokal…
- Governor Jim Pillen on Building a More Competitive Nebraska · 37 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome the 41st Governor of the State of Nebraska, Governor Jim Pillen. During the episode Governor Pillen and Platte…
- Ricky Feir on Childcare in Nebraska · 24 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome research specialist with the Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth, Ricky Feir. During the episode…
- Mark McHargue on Nebraska's Agriculture Industry · 30 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome President of the Nebraska Farm Bureau, Mark McHargue. During the episode Mark and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss the…
- Laura Ebke on Second Chances in Nebraska · 18 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Platte Institute Senior Fellow Laura Ebke. During the episode Laura and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss a new short…
- Chris Ingstad on Iowa's 2% Property Tax Cap · 21 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome the President of the Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation, Chris Ingstad. During the episode Chris and Platte CEO Jim…
- Attorney General Mike Hilgers on How We Grow Nebraska · 24 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Nebraska’s Attorney General, Mike Hilgers. During the episode Attorney General Hilgers and Platte CEO Jim Vokal…
- ALEC President Jonathan Williams on Nebraska's Latest Ranking · 22 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Jonathan Williams, co-author of Rich States, Poor States and President and Chief Economist at the American…
- William Beard on how Nebraska Competes for Data Centers · 27 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome William Beard, co-author of the Goldwater Institute’s report: Data Centers a Free Market Model for the Digital…
- Jim Vokal Rants about Property Taxes · 17 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as host Jim Vokal rants about rising property taxes, the shell game elected officials are playing, and solutions Platte is…
- Treasurer Joey Spellerberg on First-Time Home Buyer Savings Accounts in Nebraska · 19 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg. During the episode Treasurer Spellerberg and Platte CEO Jim Vokal discuss…
- Senators Brandt and Hallstrom on Property Tax Reform this Year · 20 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Senator Tom Brandt of District 32 and Senator Bob Hallstrom of District 1. In this episode, the senators join Platte…
- Omaha Chamber CEO Heath Mello on Growing Nebraska · 32 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome President and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Heath Mello. During the episode Heath and Platte CEO Jim…
- Jared Walczak on the Pathway for Principled Tax Reform · 20 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Platte Institute’s Senior Tax Policy Advisor Jared Walczak. During the episode Jared and Platte CEO Jim Vokal…
- Speaker Arch on the 2026 Legislative Session · 23 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Senator John Arch, Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature. During the episode Speaker Arch and Platte CEO Jim Vokal…
- Rep. Mike Flood on Housing and Growth in Nebraska · 21 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Congressman Mike Flood who represents Nebraska’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House. During the episode…
- Tony Woodlief on Federalism · 18 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Tony Woodlief State Policy Network's Senior Executive Vice President and Senior Fellow for SPN's Center for…
- Senator Tanya Storer on County Zoning and Tax Reform · 25 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Senator Tanya Storer who represents District 43 in the Nebraska Legislature. During the episode Senator Storer and…
- Mike Cassling on Stopping the Brain Drain · 20 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Mike Cassling Chair of the Board of Governors of the Aksarben Foundation. During the episode Mike and Platte CEO Jim…
- Michael Lucci on Non-Profits in Nebraska · 15 minTune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Platte Institute's Senior Tax Policy Advisor Michael Lucci. During the episode the Michael and Platte Institute…
