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Chen Huang is a leadership coach & the founder of The Moon Club. ALSO…* Omaha man, 25, pleads no contest for role in woman’s 2022 death - Omaha World-Herald* Mural of many cultures to adorn Omaha housing project fueled by state funds - from Nebraska Examiner* Tranquility Park changes could challenge Omaha mountain bikers - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
Joe Toscano is focused on Answer Engine Optimization as co-founder & CEO of Service Stories. He’s also a contributor to Forbes, the author of Automating Humanity & a featured expert in Netflix’s The Social Dilemma. ALSO…* FBI says missing 9-year-old may have traveled as far as Nebraska, public should be on the lookout - from KETV* DCSO searching for man wanted in connection to Omaha dog attack - from WOWT* Bellevue neighbors express concerns about affordable housing development to city council - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
Iona Fortune is a burlesque performer and producer… as well as a podcaster and an art historian. ALSO…* Omaha’s Blackstone businesses try new ideas amid streetcar construction impacts - from WOWT* Siena Francis House to celebrate 50 years of ‘impact and inspiring hope’ - from Nebraska Examiner* Project Connect brings housing resources to 400+ Omaha neighbors at Baxter Arena - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
“State lottery sales are down. Here’s what that means for programs that rely on that revenue,” reports Nebraska Public Media ALSO…* A look at Omaha’s Business Improvement Districts - from KETV* ‘Sombrero memes’ in Nebraska congressional race draw criticism from community advocates - from KMTV* Omaha putting plans in place to replace Dodge St. bridge over Saddle Creek - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
Pete Sakaris is a stand-up comedian and the commentator, ring announcer, backstage interviewer and statistician for Magnum Wrestling.To listen to the first part of Pete’s episode, click here; for the second part, click here. ALSO…* A look at early fundraising in the race for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District - from KETV* Investigation underway after child brings loaded gun to preschool show and share - from KMTV* Omaha ramen restaurant battling city construction at multiple locations - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
Leah Miles is the proprietor of Benson’s Floors Floors Floors shared community event space.To listen to the first part of Leah’s episode, click here. ALSO…* Mayor Ewing’s first town hall filled with questions about streetcar construction - from KETV* Oma-Homers: Meet the Nebraska pigeon racers keeping a little-known tradition alive - from Flatwater Free Press* Offutt Advisory Council launches food drive to support military families during government shutdown - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
Katrina Thurman is Director of Artistic Administration for Opera Omaha.The Barber of Seville will be coming to the Orpheum Theater at 7:30 PM on Friday, October 24th, and Sunday, October 26th at 2:00 PM.For more information on the Opera Omaha production of The Barber of Seville, click here.For tickets, click here.To listen to the first part of Katrina’s episode, click here; for Part II, click here. ALSO…* Nebraskans rip proposed regulations on medical cannabis at public hearing - from Nebraska Examiner* 14-year-old charged as an adult in stabbing death, bond set - from KETV* 10 years out, land bank is shaping a North Omaha neighborhood - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
Marcia Kimpton is an award-winning director, producer, actress and writer.Her latest film, An American Abroad, was digitally released on Friday, October 3, 2025 - to check it out on Amazon, click here. It’s also available on Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube Movies, and other on-demand platforms.To check out Kimpton’s World Travel, Comedy and Film YouTube channel, click here.To listen to the first part of Marcia’s episode, click here. ALSO…* Nebraska group starts ballot push for winner-take-all, hand-counting votes - from Nebraska Examiner* Downtown Omaha tenant accuses Mayor John Ewing Jr. of violating her First Amendment rights - from KETV* Council Bluffs Police launch new dashboard to increase transparency - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
Pete Sakaris is a stand-up comedian and the commentator, ring announcer, backstage interviewer and statistician for Magnum Wrestling.To listen to the first part of Pete’s episode, click here.ALSO…* Unknown orange gas causes hazmat response to South Omaha cleaning solution plant - from KETV* ‘Topping out’ celebration for OneWorld’s $17.5M workforce training center in Omaha - from Nebraska Examiner* Benson businesses seeing relief after construction project wraps on Maple Street - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
Nick Beaulieu is a director, writer and producer - his new documentary film My Omaha is coming to Film Streams October 14 - 19th.Leo Louis II is a human, community activist & former board president of the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation.For more information, and tickets, to the My Omaha Film Streams showings, click here.To listen to the first part of Nick & Leo’s episode, click here.To watch the 1966 documentary A Time For Burning that’s discussed in this episode, click here.ALSO…* Sheriff and LULAC propose Douglas County Corrections house ICE detainees - from KETV* Former StratCom worker sentenced, shared classified Russia-Ukraine war info on dating site - from Nebraska Examiner* DCSO, Homeland Security investigate human trafficking in South Omaha, Bellevue - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
Katrina Thurman is Director of Artistic Administration for Opera Omaha.The Barber of Seville will be coming to the Orpheum Theater at 7:30 PM on Friday, October 24th, and Sunday, October 26th at 2:00 PM.For more information on the Opera Omaha production of The Barber of Seville, click here.For tickets, click here.For more information and tickets to DIVA: A Love Letter to the Legends, Matthew Anchel’s cabaret show at the Benson Theatre, click here.To listen to the first part of Katrina’s episode, click here.ALSO…* Bennington man charged in crash that killed Millard West student ordered into sobriety program - from Omaha World-Herald* Food drive underway to help Offutt families during shutdown - from WOWT* $40M Little Bo Village project aims to be a ‘front door’ to Nebraska’s largest downtown - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
Leah Miles is the proprietor of Benson’s Floors Floors Floors shared community event space.The story discussed in this episode: ‘Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst Attends His Own Lookalike Contest In Nebraska,’ reports billboardALSO…* Nebraska’s first medical cannabis cultivators offered licenses as legal threats loom - from Nebraska Examiner* Project Harmony tackles child sex trafficking by funding new county attorney position - from KETV* Goodwill Omaha’s Adult Education Program recognized as Nebraska’s first adult high school - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
Nick Beaulieu is a director, writer and producer - his new documentary film My Omaha is coming to Film Streams October 14 - 19th. Leo Louis II is a human, community activist & former board president of the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation. For more information, and tickets, to the My Omaha Film Streams showings, click here.To watch the 1966 documentary A Time For Burning that’s discussed in this episode, click here.ALSO…* Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen ‘open’ to mid-decade redistricting - from Nebraska Examiner* Bellevue police arrest man suspected of shoplifting, ramming cruiser before fleeing - from WOWT* CLAAS to move ‘significant’ amount of LEXION Combine production from Omaha to Germany, no layoffs planned - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
Pete Sakaris is a stand-up comedian and the commentator, ring announcer, backstage interviewer and statistician for Magnum Wrestling.To listen to the OMAPOD episode with wrestler ‘Brixton Nash’ (Cody Guffey) that’s referenced in this episode, click here.ALSO…* Shooting near Carter Lake Park leaves one person with life-threatening injuries - from KETV* Father of injured kids calls for resignation of NU Regent O’Connor in person - from Nebraska Examiner* New exhibit at the Durham Museum highlights Omaha’s hockey history - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
Senator John Cavanaugh is a state senator in his second term representing the 9th district and a candidate for the Nebraska 2nd Congressional District seat.For more information on Senator Cavanaugh’s campaign, click here.To listen to Senator Cavanaugh’s previous OMAPOD appearances: click here for part one, here for part two, and here for part three. With Governor Martin O’Malley at the Social Security Town Hall that’s referenced in this episode, here. ALSO…* City of Omaha threatens to pull developers from Civic Square, as active construction begins - from KETV* More Pro Volleyball in Omaha: First half of Athletes Unlimited championship - from KMTV* Dan Osborn raises more than $1 million for second Nebraska U.S. Senate race against Ricketts - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
Marcia Kimpton is an award-winning director, producer, actress and writer. Her latest film, An American Abroad, is set for digital release on Friday, October 3, 2025 - to check it out on Amazon, click here. It’s also available on Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube Movies, and other on-demand platforms.For information and tickets to the ‘Raise a Glass to Women in Film: Sneak Peek of An American Abroad’ event at The Waiting Room on Monday, October 6th, from 6-8 PM, that’s discussed in this episode, click here.To check out Kimpton’s World Travel, Comedy and Film YouTube channel, click here. ALSO…* Offutt Air Force Base furloughs more than 2,000 civilian employees amid government shutdown - from KETV* Omaha’s Lynch Park renovation faces vandalism, delays - from WOWT* Steve Goeser, Methodist CEO to retire; Abboud named successor - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
Katrina Thurman is Director of Artistic Administration for Opera Omaha.The Barber of Seville will be coming to the Orpheum Theater at 7:30 PM on Friday, October 24th, and Sunday, October 26th at 2:00 PM.For more information on the Opera Omaha production of The Barber of Seville, click here.For tickets, click here.For more information and tickets to DIVA: A Love Letter to the Legends, Matthew Anchel’s cabaret show at the Benson Theatre that’s referenced in this episode, click here.ALSO…* Battle fires up over future of Omaha’s old Civic Auditorium site - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha City Council delays vote on homeless encampment ban until Oct. 21 - from KMTV* ‘Calm under pressure’: Offutt airman takes heroic action during shooting - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
ICAN President & CEO Aileen Warren, and Director, Marketing, Communications and Events, Allison Zach fill us in on this year’s exciting 7x7x7 event!For more information, click here. To purchase tickets, click here.To listen to Aileen & Allison’s first OMAPOD appearance referenced in this episode, click here for part one, and here for part two. To watch prior 7x7x7 presentations on YouTube, click here. ALSO…* Nebraska opts in to new federal school tax credit scholarship program - from WOWT* Iowa farmer opposes carbon capture pipeline crossing his land amid eminent domain concerns - from KMTV* Bob & Willie’s Wonderbowl closing Blackstone District location this October - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
“Rep. Mike Flood says spending compromise unlikely before government shutdown deadline,” reports Nebraska Public Media“Four Starbucks locations in Omaha to close on Saturday,” reports WOWT“Terence Crawford ordered out of car by cop holding gun, on video,” reports TMZALSO…* Authorities investigating gun thefts from vehicles in Bellevue neighborhood - from WOWT* Shift in North Omaha area business park plan means no residential relocation, no home buys - from Nebraska Examiner* Free GED program seeks more students in La Vista - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
To check out the Omaha Calendar of Events for this weekend from Visit Omaha, click here. For more information on the Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford Victory Parade & Celebration, click here. For tickets to ‘A Celebration of Greatness’ at The Steelhouse, click here. ALSO…* With new trailhead open, North Omaha hopes to see positive ripple effects - from WOWT* Health assessment reveals Douglas County parents’ hesitancy to vaccinate their kids - from KETV* Update of state climate report says Nebraska getting warmer, wetter - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe
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