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Deanna Walz is Director of Development for PACE .For more information on PACE Interactive 2026: The Golden Age of Hollywood, on Friday, August 28, 2026 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM, click here . To purchase tickets, click here . To listen to Deanna’s previous OMAPOD appearance, click here . ALSO…* Police make arrest after man allegedly cut by sword in North Omaha - from Omaha World-Herald* Ashland daycare...

David Pereyra is a rodeo cowboy. Lavetti Vegas is a stand-up comedian and the proprietor of the Vetti Lynn custom clothing and merchandise brand. To listen to the first part of this episode with David & Lavetti, click here . For more information on the Clarinda Rodeo on July 23rd mentioned in the episode, click here .To listen to Lavetti’s previous OMAPOD appearance, click here for part one an...

Nash Mahupete is President & CEO of QLI .For more information on QLI’s ‘ Beyond the Promise ’ Capital Campaign that’s discussed in this episode, click here . For more information, tickets and to register for QLI’s ‘An Evening at the Fair’ event that’s discussed, click here . To hear the story of Nash’s incredible and award-winning rise at QLI on OMAPOD: click here for part one and here for par...

J.J. Harder is a reporter & United States diplomat. To read “ A famed police interrogation led to infamous false confessions in Nebraska. We still use it. ” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To listen to J.J.’s first OMAPOD episode on Chili & Cinnamon Rolls that’s referenced, click here for part one and h...

J.J. Harder is a reporter & United States diplomat. To read “ A famed police interrogation led to infamous false confessions in Nebraska. We still use it. ” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here .For more information on the book Barbarous Souls by David L. Strauss that’s referenced from Northwestern University Press, click here . To listen to Pulitzer Prize-winning New Y...

David Pereyra is a rodeo cowboy. Lavetti Vegas is a stand-up comedian and the proprietor of the Vetti Lynn custom clothing and merchandise brand. For more information on the Clarinda Rodeo on July 23rd mentioned in the episode, click here . To listen to Lavetti’s previous OMAPOD appearance, click here for part one and here for part two. To listen to legendary rodeo clown Gizmo McCracken on OMAPOD,...

Dave Reeder is the founder of Miles For Michelle .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here ; to listen to the second part, click here ; to listen to the third part, click here . For more information on Miles For Michelle, click here .ALSO…* Memorial for ten-year-old boy has been set up at intersection of deadly crash - from KETV* Nebraska abortions rose nearly 8% in 2025, mostly due...

Dave Reeder is the founder of Miles For Michelle .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here ; to listen to the second part, click here . For more information on Miles For Michelle, click here .ALSO…* Nebraska’s governor directs state agencies to make spending cuts in new memo - from KETV* Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs ending labor; delivery services - from Omaha World-Herald* Bens...

Dave Reeder is the founder of Miles For Michelle .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . For more information on Miles For Michelle, click here .ALSO…* Nebraska joins 46 states in $45 million settlement with company behind Cash App - from WOWT* ‘My son’s more than a data point’: Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care - from KETV* Spin...

Dave Reeder is the founder of Miles For Michelle . For more information on Miles For Michelle, click here . ALSO…* Fired Douglas County deputy drank on duty, generated explicit images, document alleges - from Omaha World-Herald* Rare Bellevue cybersecurity and defense tech campus poised for takeoff as anchor tenant secured - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha fire crews battle blaze at downtown recycli...

Ken White is a screenwriting professor at UNO .To listen to the first part of this episode on the making of his film Wed the Dark that premiered at this year’s Omaha Film Festival, click here ; to listen to the second part, click here . ALSO…* Two sentenced in connection to human-trafficking investigation in Omaha - from KETV* $9.6M slice of Nebraska lottery proceeds goes to state entities - from...

For more information on America 250 Events in our area, click here . In observance of America’s 250th / 4th of July holiday, OMAPOD will return with new episodes on Tuesday morning, July 7th. ALSO…* U-Haul truck knocks down wall in Omaha’s Benson neighborhood - from Omaha World-Herald* Minnesota man arrested in connection with Bennington child sexual assault case - from WOWT* Illinois pair arreste...

Melissa McCarthy is Programming and Marketing Manager for Joslyn Castle & Gardens . Kevin McCarthy is the Curator of the forthcoming Omatopia : Versions of Omaha show, coming to the Joslyn Castle & Gardens on July 16th. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . ALSO…* Omaha man, 40, will spend decades in prison after killing woman, shooting at police - from Omaha World-Hera...

Melissa McCarthy is Programming and Marketing Manager for Joslyn Castle & Gardens . Kevin McCarthy is the Curator of the forthcoming Omatopia : Versions of Omaha show, coming to the Joslyn Castle & Gardens on July 16th. ALSO…* Judge orders Omaha man detained in alleged White House UFC plot - from Omaha World-Herald* Construction starts on South Omaha plaza project buoyed by $25M state gran...

Dana Murray is Executive Director of NOMA .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here ; for the second part, click here . For more information on the lineup and schedule for NOMAFEST 2026, click here .For tickets, click here .ALSO…* Class-action lawsuit alleges Hy-Vee has failed to pay overtime wages - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha Storm Chasers celebrate five millionth fan at Werner...

Dana Murray is Executive Director of NOMA .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . For more information on the lineup and schedule for NOMAFEST 2026, click here .For tickets, click here .ALSO…* Omaha driver gets jail time in crash that killed Millard West student - from KETV* Two abandoned North Omaha houses catch fire - from WOWT* Omaha to host Water Lantern Festival Saturday at...

Nash Mahupete is President & CEO of QLI .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here .ALSO…* Omaha boys allegedly abducted at gunpoint speak out - from WOWT* Omaha native, Air Force firefighter recovering at home after hit-and-run in Texas - from KETV* CHI Health, Creighton open new orthopedic center at Lakeside - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/...

Dana Murray is Executive Director of NOMA . For more information on the lineup and schedule for NOMAFEST 2026, click here . For tickets, click here . ALSO…* UNMC, UNL to be measured jointly first time in 58 years, partly to protect Big Ten status - from Omaha World-Herald* Plattsmouth man reaches plea deal in alleged road rage shooting - from WOWT* Former Omaha chef ‘blown away’ after Obama thanks...

Tinashe ‘Nash’ Mahupete is President & CEO of QLI .ALSO…* Omaha teens each held on $10 million bond, accused of kidnapping children and other charges - from KETV* What caused Farnam St. void in Omaha’s Blackstone area - from Omaha World-Herald* Ukrainian farm leaders visit Nebraska to study technologies, build bridges between agricultural economies - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www....

Angelina Gutierrez is an abstract painter and visual artist. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To listen to Angelina’s first OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one and here for part two. ALSO…* Farnam Street sinkhole forces apartment evacuations in Blackstone neighborhood - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha Community Foundation in talks to join NU as owner of Nebraska Medi...

“ Pat McAfee wages war on Omaha’s famous Jell-O shot bar after crew gets cold reception at College World Series ,” reports Fox NewsIn observance of Juneteenth, OMAPOD will return with new episodes on Monday morning, June 22nd. ALSO…* Omaha mayor, police chief react to Wednesday’s apparent murder-suicides, deadly shooting, fatal apartment fire - from KETV* Council Bluffs mayor opposes Omaha Streetc...

Chen Huang is a leadership coach & co-founder of The Omaha Mahjong Club .To listen to the first parts of this episode, click here and here for part two. To listen to Chen’s first appearance on OMAPOD, click here for part one and here for part two. 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 Au...

Angelina Gutierrez is an abstract painter and visual artist. To listen to Angelina’s first OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one and here for part two. ALSO…* Former Douglas County Department of Corrections staff member accused of giving inmate access to cell phone - from KETV* NE-02 GOP candidate Brinker Harding submits personal financial disclosures - from Nebraska Examiner* Union Pacific d...

Chen Huang is a leadership coach & co-founder of The Omaha Mahjong Club .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To listen to Chen’s first appearance on OMAPOD, click here for part one and here for part two. 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 &amp...

Chen Huang is a leadership coach & co-founder of The Omaha Mahjong Club .To listen to Chen’s first appearance on OMAPOD, click here for part one and here for part two. 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. To li...