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Omaha's Daily Morning Podcast & Newsletter
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- Brooklyn Larimore on the Ethical Fight Against Tobacco; Addiction + the Connection Between Urban Design & Public Health · 20 minBrooklyn Larimore is Director of the Metro Omaha Tobacco Action Coalition (MOTAC) & Director of Strategic Partnerships for Omaha by Design. For more information on MOTAC, click…
- Gabby Lewis on Finding Her Omaha; The Art of Being Human & Designing the Future · 20 minGabby Lewis is a UX designer and Product Development Lead at Creighton University. ALSO… * Platteview students honor veterans in Springfield procession - from KETV * Rescue…
- Picotte's Nebraska Barbie Release; Public Access TV's Omaha Future Reconsidered · 11 min“Nebraska’s pioneering Native doctor gets her own Barbie doll,” reports the Omaha World-Herald “Omaha’s public access TV channel KPAO faces possible lease termination as board…
- Civic Square Site Index · 13 min“$323M plan for Omaha’s old auditorium site back on track,” reports Nebraska Examiner ALSO… * Elkhorn elementary school cancels classes after fire in the classroom - from WOWT *…
- Post-Election Political Withdrawal Survival Guide · 9 min“Omaha voters celebrate the end of political commercials,” reports the Omaha World-Herald ALSO… * Omaha honors veterans at Memorial Park ceremony - from WOWT * What’s next for…
- 5 Things To Know About Eppley’s New Airport Experience · 8 minFor more information on the Eppley Airfield Terminal improvements, click here. ALSO… * Former Douglas County deputy accused of child pornography, more than 13,500 files found…
- 10 Surprising 2026 Election Facts · 13 min“Democratic wins in Nebraska Congressional District 2 and Iowa Governor highlight 2026 midterm,” reports KETV ALSO… * Omaha voters approve $155 million bond for public safety HQ…
- PART II: Heath Mello & Nate Dodge on the efficiency & effectiveness of our public safety & activities · 14 minHeath Mello is President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber. Nate Dodge is President of the NP Dodge Company, and Chair of the Building a Better Omaha Committee. To listen to the…
- Heath Mello & Nate Dodge on Tranquility Park redevelopment + Police & Fire HQ: 2026 Omaha bonds & ballot questions · 17 minHeath Mello is President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber. Nate Dodge is President of the NP Dodge Company, and Chair of the Building a Better Omaha Committee. For more…
- PART II: J.J. Harder on Husker fandom, Fairbury hot dogs, Red Dye 40 & Gastrodiplomacy · 16 minJ.J. Harder is a reporter & former United States diplomat. To read “‘Der Viener Schlinger’: The meat cannon that launched 20,000 hot dogs” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s…
- The Nest Is Yet To Come · 11 min‘Omaha City Council Approves Agreements To Advance Union Omaha Stadium And Major Downtown Development’ announces Union Omaha ALSO… * City of Papillion employee arrested on…
- Nebraska Ballot Petition Index · 17 minCheck out ‘Petition Predicament’ from Nebraska Public Media: ‘From paid circulators to the single-subject rule, a look at Nebraska’s complicated petition history' ‘Nebraska’s…
- 10 Omahalloween Costume Ideas · 13 minWhat is Omaha being for Halloween this year? ALSO… * Suspect in deadly Omaha crash pleads no contest, avoids trial - from WOWT * Mayor: Council Bluffs missed $4.3 million from…
- CODA: Leah Keinama & Chris Bowling on the persistent legacy of lead in Omaha, the EPA & Nebraska Documenters · 11 minLeah Keinama is Director of Civic Journalism for Nebraska Journalism Trust. Chris Bowling is Omaha Reporter for Flatwater Free Press. To listen to the previous parts of this…
- Nebraska Data Center Index · 12 min‘Nebraska data center leaders talk natural resource protection, responsible development,’ reports Nebraska Public Media ALSO… * Man sentenced in 2022 Omaha murder - from WOWT *…
- First Draft: Working the Polls · 12 min‘Not enough poll workers? Nebraska law allows counties to draft them,’ reports KRVN. ‘Poll workers can be hard to find. In Nebraska, election officials can draft them,’ reports…
- PART II: Angela from Scary Acres on involuntary physical reactions & the evolution of what frightens Omahans · 20 minFor more information on Scary Acres, click here. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. ALSO… * Nebraska auditor presses state retirement agency for answers on…
- CODA: Kerron Stark & Tracie Mauk on unscripted magic; independent TV & finding an audience · 20 minKerron Stark is the creator & host of Mister K’s Clubhouse. Tracie Mauk is an improviser, illustrator, cartoonist & writer/puppet performer at Mister K’s Clubhouse. To listen to…
- Angela from Scary Acres on observing, creating, improving, gauging & re-inventing fear · 20 minFor more information on Scary Acres, click here. ALSO… * Man found dead west of Elkhorn identified by Douglas County Sheriff’s Office - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha Public…
- PART II: Matthew Hansen on daily journalism, his own writing & the danger of Nebraska news deserts · 20 minMatthew Hansen is Executive Editor of Flatwater Free Press. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To listen to Matthew’s previous appearances on OMAPOD, click…
- Chris Bowling & Leah Keinama invite you to the ‘Buried Truth’ Walking Tour · 20 minLeah Keinama is Director of Civic Journalism for Nebraska Journalism Trust. Chris Bowling is Omaha Reporter for Flatwater Free Press. To listen to the first part of this episode…
- J.J. Harder on the metaphysics, lore & legality of Der Viener Schlinger · 18 minJ.J. Harder is a reporter & United States diplomat. To read “‘Der Viener Schlinger’: The meat cannon that launched 20,000 hot dogs” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s…
- Leah Keinama & Chris Bowling on ‘Buried Truth’; blood lead testing & what Omaha Superfund site residents need to know about their dirt · 20 minLeah Keinama is Director of Civic Journalism for Nebraska Journalism Trust. Chris Bowling is Omaha Reporter for Flatwater Free Press. To read the ‘Buried Truth’ series from…
- Matthew Hansen on Flatwater Free Press moving into a new era; Pillen’s anger & telling an important story well · 19 minMatthew Hansen is Executive Editor of Flatwater Free Press. To listen to Matthew’s previous appearances on OMAPOD, click here for him on ‘Pillen, Pigs & Power’ & click here for…
- PART II: John S. Berry on his ‘Atticus Finch moment’; PTSD; leading during dark times & making an argument that wins · 19 minJohn S. Berry is the CEO of Berry Law; a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer and Battalion Commander with deployments to Bosnia as Platoon Leader and Iraq as Company Commander…
- PART II: CEOs Candi Jones (Girls Inc.) & Amira Jones (Amira’s Delights) on inspiration, pushing your brand & figuring out what girls need · 20 minCandi Jones is the CEO of Girls Inc. of Omaha. Amira Jones is the CEO/founder of Amira’s Delights. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For more information…
- John S. Berry on adapting in court; leading in war; Agent Orange; what Veterans need & great legal writing · 19 minJohn S. Berry is the CEO of Berry Law; a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer and Battalion Commander with deployments to Bosnia as Platoon Leader and Iraq as Company Commander…
- Girls Inc. of Omaha CEO Candi Jones & MAC Rising CEOs Champion Amira Jones on making something special with Amira’s Delights · 19 minCandi Jones is the CEO of Girls Inc. of Omaha. Amira Jones is the CEO/founder of Amira’s Delights. For more information on MAC’s Rising CEOs program, click here. ALSO… * Police…
- GONDOLAHA: Reimagining Urban Mobility · 10 min“Omaha mayor says 100-year storm brought 5 to 6 inches of rain and dozens of rescues,” reports KETV ALSO… * How tropical storms and hurricanes have left their mark on the…
- PART III: Kerron Stark & Tracie Mauk on publishing a children’s book, developing puppeteers & directing talented child actors · 20 minKerron Stark is the creator & host of Mister K’s Clubhouse. Tracie Mauk is an improviser, illustrator, cartoonist & writer/puppet performer at Mister K’s Clubhouse. To listen to…
- PART II: Kerron Stark & Tracie Mauk on his Mom’s sudden passing; his final ‘Blue’s Clues’ audition & creating the ‘Mister K’ character · 20 minKerron Stark is the creator & host of Mister K’s Clubhouse. Tracie Mauk is an improviser, illustrator, cartoonist & writer/puppet performer at Mister K’s Clubhouse. To listen to…
- Silomaha: The Mount Rushmore of Omaha’s Unofficial Landmarks · 11 min“Long-planned Vinton Street silos redevelopment agreement heads to City Council vote,” reports WOWT ALSO… * Third Omaha man charged in fatal 2023 North Omaha shooting - from…
- Kerron Stark & Tracie Mauk on ‘Mister K’s Clubhouse’ · 20 minKerron Stark is the creator & host of Mister K’s Clubhouse. Tracie Mauk is an improviser, illustrator, cartoonist & writer/puppet performer at Mister K’s Clubhouse. To check out…
- PART II: Eric Gautschi on Big Omaha’s legacy, female founders panel & applicable action plan frameworks · 20 minEric Gautschi is a Filmmaker, Entrepreneur and Creative Leader at Match/Cut Productions and is also Co-Founder of the Hustle Conference. To listen to the first part of this…
- Wait Wait... Don’t Tell NE! · 13 minNPR Presents Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! is tonight at 7:30 PM at The Orpheum Theater. ALSO… * Sarpy County residents voice concerns over tax increases at public hearing - from…
- Eric Gautschi on the Hustle Entrepreneurship Conference: Shazam founder, Liquid Death brand team & Jordan the Ninja · 20 minEric Gautschi is a Filmmaker, Entrepreneur and Creative Leader at Match/Cut Productions and is also Co-Founder of the Hustle Conference. For more information on the Hustle…
- The State of The State’s Economic Development Department Development Index · 15 min“Staffers at Nebraska economic development agency express low confidence in its leaders,” reports Nebraska Examiner ALSO… * Advocates ask Nebraska lawmakers to limit use of…
- CODA: Jaida Bentley on pattern recognition, birds, Quentin Tarantino & receiving telepathic messages · 19 minJaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For Part II, click here. For Part III: click here. To…
- PART III: Jaida Bentley on unified consciousness + our society’s accumulation of programming, misinformation & psyops · 20 minJaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For Part II, click here. ALSO… * ISIS-K member gets 20…
- CODA: Deji Adesola & Scott Henderson on life-changing, wealth-creating exits & turning setbacks into comebacks · 17 minDeji Adesola is Co-Founder & CTO of Immigify. Scott Henderson is Managing Principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For…
- PART II: Jaida Bentley on guiding people into the unconscious expression of their memory · 20 minJaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To listen to the series on Greg Ablett that’s discussed…
- PART II: Deji Adesola & Scott Henderson on Second-Generation Entrepreneurs, The Naive Ambition Era & The American Dream · 19 minDeji Adesola is Co-Founder & CTO of Immigify. Scott Henderson is Managing Principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To…
- Jaida Bentley on shamanic sickness, spiritual frequencies, soul paths & demonic poltergeist mountainous under-energies · 20 minJaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman. ALSO… * Omaha’s latest homicide arrest leaves only 1 of 10 cases unsolved - from Omaha World-Herald * $10M Omaha…
- PART II: Josh Sabey on honoring the World Trade Center footprints, relationality at Ground Zero & Daniel Libeskind · 17 minJosh Sabey is the co-founder of Matters Media & the acclaimed filmmaker behind American Tragedy, The Basement Talks, Blue Baby and 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero. To watch 9/11…
- Josh Sabey on ‘9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero’ · 26 minJosh Sabey is the co-founder of Matters Media & the acclaimed filmmaker behind American Tragedy, The Basement Talks, Blue Baby and 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero. To rent or buy…
- Deji Adesola & Scott Henderson on the creation of Immigify; navigating immigration & building aspirational A.I. companies in Nebraska · 20 minDeji Adesola is Co-Founder & CTO of Immigify. Scott Henderson is Managing Principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor. To listen to Scott’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type his…
- PART II: Dr. Jeremy Hosein on UNMC, Clarkson, Project Health, ascendant women’s sports, the White House Fellowship & grueling neurosurgery · 20 minDr. Jeremy Hosein is a neurosurgeon, White House Fellow and former Student Regent. He’s also a candidate in District 1 for the Nebraska State Board of Regents. To listen to the…
- PART II: Jasmin McGinnis & Tamio Stehrenberger on vulnerability, setbacks, synergy, pride & putting your ideas on the line · 20 minJasmin McGinnis is the CEO of Cup of Coa. Tamio Stehrenberger is CEO of Enzo Clean. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. ALSO… * Old Market president seeks…
- Jasmin McGinnis (Cup of Coa) & Tamio Stehrenberger (Enzo Clean) on accessible luxury, venture capital, representation in the coffee space & passion vs. positive identifiers · 20 minJasmin McGinnis is the CEO of Cup of Coa. Tamio Stehrenberger is CEO of Enzo Clean. ALSO… * Public invited to burial of recently identified WWII soldier from Council Bluffs…
- PART II: Lauren Vana & Tony Bonacci on upcoming projects, ‘Cry Night’ response & professional laughers · 19 minLauren Vana is a stand-up comedian, improviser, actor, writer and director. Tony Bonacci is a director, producer, photographer and cinematographer. To listen to the first part of…
