Raising Justice
by Voices for Children in Nebraska
Latest episode
Episode 17 - Advocating for Native Children and Families with Misty…
Episode 17 - Advocating for Native Children and Families with Misty…
About this podcast
If you are passionate about issues that impact Nebraska children and families, this podcast is for you! At Voices for Children in Nebraska, we work to ensure every child in our state has the opportunity to thrive, and we believe education and advocacy are key to making that happen.
Episodes
- Episode 17 - Advocating for Native Children and Families with Misty Flowers · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 17During Native American Heritage Month, host Juliet Summers welcomes Misty Flowers to the podcast to discuss her role as a child welfare policy advocate for Native children and…
- Episode 16 - Tiffany Uher with MilkWorks: 2026 Outstanding Youth-Serving Organization · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 16Meet Tiffany Uher, executive director of MilkWorks, and learn why this local nonprofit is being recognized as Voices for Children in Nebraska's 2026 Outstanding Youth-Serving…
- Episode 15 - Meet our 2026 Champion for Children: Racquel Henderson · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 15Born and raised in North Omaha, Racquel Henderson is a fearless leader, activist, and community advocate dedicated to education, employment, equity, and second chances. She's a…
- Episode 14 - Neurodiversity and the power of being understood · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 14Dr. Erin Willis-Loucks, a pediatrician at Children's Nebraska, and her daughter, Micahlyn Loucks, join host Juliet Summers for a conversation about neurodiversity, advocacy, and…
- Episode 13 - Youth Justice Advocacy and Policy with Senator Victor Rountree · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 13Host Juliet Summers sits down with Nebraska State Senator Victor Rountree to discuss youth justice, advocacy, and policymaking. From elevating youth voices to advancing…
- Episode 12 - Food Insecurity with Eric Savaiano of Nebraska Appleseed · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 12Host Juliet Summers is joined by Eric Savaiano of Nebraska Appleseed and Josh Shirk, research coordinator at Voices for Children in Nebraska, to dig into the findings of the…
- Episode 11 - Mid-Session Check-In: What’s Moving in the Nebraska Legislature · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 11In this mid-session check-in, host Juliet Summers is joined by Eric Reiter, advocacy and community collaborations coordinator at Voices for Children in Nebraska, for a grounded…
- Episode 10 - Preparing for the 2026 Legislative Session: What’s at Stake for Nebraska’s Kids · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 10As Nebraska lawmakers head into a budget-heavy legislative session, critical decisions about children and families are on the line. In this episode of Raising Justice, host…
- Episode 9 - Nebraska Youth Perspectives: Understanding Food Security · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this episode of Raising Justice, host Juliet Summers sits down with two members of Voices for Children in Nebraska’s Youth Leadership Council, Ta’Miyah Wright and Tay’Viana…
- Episode 8 - Early Childhood Matters: Building Strong Foundations for Nebraska’s Kids · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 8Host Juliet Summers sits down with Anne Thompson Brandt, Executive Director of Lincoln Littles, to discuss why early childhood care and education are critical for kids, families…
- Episode 7 - Political Determinants of Health: The Policy Roots of Well-Being · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 7What truly determines a child’s health? In this episode of Raising Justice, host Juliet Summers is joined by Dr. Ali Khan, Dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s…
- Episode 6 - Pride and Policy: Advocating for LGBTQ+ Youth · 31 minWhat does it mean to truly support all children? In this Pride Month episode of Raising Justice, host Juliet Summers is joined by Eric Reiter, Social Media and Community…
- Episode 5 - The Original Advocate: A Conversation with Kathy Bigsby Moore · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this episode of Raising Justice, host Juliet Summers, current executive director of Voices for Children in Nebraska, sits down with founding director, Kathy Bigsby Moore…
- Episode 4 - Kids Count in Nebraska - Why Data Matters for Change · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 1In this episode of Raising Justice, host Juliet Summers is joined by Dr. Josh Shirk, research coordinator at Voices for Children in Nebraska, to discuss how data can drive better…
- Episode 3 - Juvenile Justice: Why detention is rarely the answer · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 3For many youth, time spent in juvenile detention doesn’t lead to rehabilitation—it leads to deeper harm and lasting consequences. In this episode of Raising Justice, host Juliet…
- Episode 2 - Who knew tax credits could be so exciting? · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 2Juliet and Voices for Children policy coordinator Katie Nungesser dive into one of our advocacy pillars—economic stability. Listen in as Katie shares her experience navigating…
- Episode 1 - Introducing Raising Justice · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 1Welcome to the very first episode of Raising Justice! In this inaugural episode, meet Juliet Summers, Executive Director of Voices for Children in Nebraska, and Anahí Salazar…
