Weekend Shows

This week’s show featured RADIUS Omaha President and CEO Nick Juliano talking about their mission of assisting at-risk youth in empowering them and rebuilding relationships with their families and community.  Then, Northwest Battle Buddies CEO Shannon Walker discussed issues facing veterans returning to the workplace after military service.

This week’s show featured Omaha Home for Boys senior director of brand strategy RaeAnn Knoell encouraging the public to assist with donating school supplies during their annual Back to School campaign for the youth at the school, Omaha Police Department officers Dashawn Haynes and Jose Falcon promoting the latest opportunity to join OPD and assist in their mission of serving and protecting the com...

This week’s show featured Joel Kassera sharing his story of going from ascending rock-and-roll stardom to a life that found him in jail, a homeless shelter, and -- finally -- redemption and purpose with the Open Door Mission.

This week’s show featured Hayes and Associates president Frank Hayes sharing his life story about growing up in less-than-ideal circumstances, dealing with racism while pursuing his career interests, and making nonprofit work a high priority in his life and business model.

This week’s show featured First Responders Foundation board member Shawna McClure discussing their mission to enhance public safety while serving and honoring first responders, veterans, and their families.  Then, Sunflower Grant Writers founder Katie LeDoux promoted their Scholar School to teach nonprofit leaders how to confidently pursue grant funding.

This week’s show featured Outy Obsession veteran events coordinator Gerry Palmer talking about this organization that uses hunting and the outdoors to engage veterans and youth to build discipline, confidence, and purpose.  Then Scouting America’s Chris Mehaffey and former Omaha mayor Hal Daub promoted the scouts’ fundraiser to restore a mini State of Liberty in Turner Park.  Finally, the 50 Mile...

This week's show features Luann Rabe with the Garden Walk, Theresa Cassaday and Jessie Stallings with Heartland Family Services, Chelsey Brooks with Truck Center Companies, and Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer.

This week’s show featured retired Nebraska National Guard Captain Brandon Burton discussing his life in the miliary and how it has helped him see life differently, as detailed in his book Authority Without Control: A Memoir on Conflict, Restraint, and Leadership. Then, Patriotic Productions co-founder Bill Williams invited the public to free community events to honor Memorial Day on Sunday night i...

This week’s show featured Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg discussing what his office does to assist with first-time homebuying, college savings, and tracking down unclaimed property and financial assets.  Then, West Omaha Chamber executive director Trevor Hudson inviting the community to their weekend-long Elkhorn Days celebration.

This week’s show featured Lauren Foster and Dennis Bryers inviting the community to a free event commemorating the USS Omaha submarine and memorial, Front Porch Investments executive director Jody Holston discussing affordable housing ahead of the annual Reignite2Unite conference, and Outlook Enrichment executive director Nina Rongisch promoting their golf fundraiser for their mission of providing...

This week’s show featured RITMO Music Fest event organizer Marcos Mora inviting the public to this inaugural festival celebrating Latin culture, music, and food.  Then, Make-a-Wish Foundation’s Dr. James Fahner discussed what this group does to help families of children with critical illnesses.  Finally, National Environmental Education Foundation CEO Sara Espinoza talked about the work her group...