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Jaida 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 residential facility for combat-maimed vets aims to heal wounds medicine can’t - from Nebraska Examiner * Local volunteers help construct playground for Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands - from KETV Get full access to OMA...

Josh 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: Reclaiming Ground Zero on Amazon Prime Video, click here . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To check out Blue Baby on Amazon Prime Video, click here . To listen to Josh’s first appearance on OMAPO...

Josh 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 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero on Amazon Prime Video, click here . To check out Blue Baby on Amazon Prime Video, click here . To listen to Josh’s first appearance on OMAPOD on the premiere of Blue Baby & his experience film...

Deji 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 name into the magnifying glass icon on the upper right of the screen. ALSO… * Powell says she won’t cut Social Security or Medicare; Harding says he’s better for them - from Omaha World-Herald * Most Nebraska GOP officehol...

Dr. 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 first part of this episode, click here . For more information on Dr. Hosein’s campaign, click here . ALSO… * Omaha police say early morning shooting critically injures one man - from KETV * Identity of Omaha man who died du...

Jasmin 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 answers to recent uptick in violence - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha community remembers barber Clyde ‘Youngblood’ Deshazer - from KETV * Clair Community Garden rebuilds with community support after summer vandalism - f...

Jasmin 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 - from Omaha World-Herald * Two west Omaha cottage bakers say HOA ordered them to close their neighborhood cake pop stands - from KMTV * Omaha CEO works on goal to complete 60 5K events this year - from KETV Get full access t...

Lauren 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 this episode, click here . To watch Lauren Vana’s No Coast Comedy Club Comedy Special from Burn This Records that’s discussed, click here . To watch all the available No Coast Comedy Club segments, click here . For more i...

Dr. 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. For more information on Dr. Hosein’s campaign, click here . ALSO… * Man in custody after Old Market shooting critically injured a 21-year-old in Omaha, police say - from KETV * Key route to Omaha’ Eppley Airfield closed for water plant impr...

Lauren Vana is a stand-up comedian, improviser, actor, writer and director. Tony Bonacci is a director, producer, photographer and cinematographer. To watch Lauren Vana’s No Coast Comedy Club Comedy Special from Burn This Records that’s discussed, click here . To watch all the available No Coast Comedy Club segments, click here . For more information about Burn This Records, click here . To listen...

Justin Shanahan is the founder of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival . For more information about this year’s Shadow Ridge Music Festival, click here . For tickets, click here . For more information on The 50 Mile March Foundation, click here . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To listen to Justin on last year’s show and the history of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival: click he...

Justin Shanahan is the founder of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival . For more information about this year’s Shadow Ridge Music Festival, click here . For tickets, click here . For more information on The 50 Mile March Foundation, click here . To listen to Justin on last year’s show and the history of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival: click here for part one and here for part two. ALSO… * Omaha polic...

Katie Mock is the owner of Nite Owl & Fizzy’s Fountain & Liquors and Clark Ross is the owner of Mercury and they are both co-founders of the Streetcar Impact Alliance . For more information on the ‘Rally on the Route’ Block Party that’s discussed, click here . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . ALSO… * Omaha City Council approves Mayor Ewing’s 2027 budget with minor changes...

Clark Ross is the owner of Mercury and Katie Mock is the owner of Nite Owl & Fizzy’s Fountain & Liquors and they are both co-founders of the Streetcar Impact Alliance . ALSO… * Pete Hegseth’s visits Nebraska’s Offutt Air Force Base, touts StratCom’s ‘incredible capabilities’ - from Omaha World-Herald * Single-subject complaint filed against ‘Respect Nebraska Voters’ ballot measure - from Nebraska...

To listen to OMAPOD’s ‘10 New Old Market Improvement Ideas’ episode that’s referenced, click here . ALSO… * 13 Nebraskans were killed in murder-suicides last year - from Omaha World-Herald * Abide’s Omaha lighthouse program turns renovated homes into neighborhood advocates - from KETV * Omaha veteran, others complete 50-mile march to raise awareness of PTSD - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at...

“ Old Market has dreams for the future but needs to address issues, too ,” reports the Omaha World-Herald ALSO… * Judge sentences Omaha man convicted of armed bank robbery that he used ChatGPT to help plan - from KETV * Nebraska GOP, Dems appeal to state Supreme Court to stop other political parties - from Nebraska Examiner * Dundee Day returns for its 35th annual celebration on Saturday in Dundee...

“ KETV obtains emails from 2023 notifying districts, including Omaha Public Schools, about G.L.O.V.E. ,” reports KETV ALSO… * Bellevue Police deny OPS request that SRO’s no longer carry shock gloves - from WOWT * Two Omaha residents file claim against the city after their home is damaged during a police standoff - from KETV * Judge allows both new Nebraska political parties on fall ballot - from N...

“ Indoor Entertainment Center to Replace Council Bluffs At Home Store ,” reports Grow Omaha ALSO… * Undercover Homeland Security agents arrest alleged child predators in Omaha - from KETV * Omaha Kellogg’s plant marks last day before permanent closure - from Omaha World-Herald * Nebraska AG sues City of Omaha over minimum wage ordinance - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.oma...

“ Parents, students speak out against shock gloves in Omaha Public Schools ,” reports KETV ALSO… * Man accused of choking Omaha police dog in standoff faces 8 felonies, $1 million bail - from Omaha World-Herald * Ex-NU Regent Elizabeth O’Connor given 1-year sentence for felony DUI - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha-based American National Bank to transition to Associated Bank this fall - from KETV G...

Carver Jones is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Omaha who’s based in Nashville. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . His EP 8 was released on August 7th, 2026 and he’s currently touring , recently kicking off the Maha Festival. ALSO… * Man found with multiple gunshot wounds after shooting in Old Market - from KETV * Omaha’s Juneteenth parade marches down 24th Street aft...

Carver Jones is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Omaha who’s based in Nashville. His brand new EP 8 was just released on August 7th and he’s currently touring , recently kicking off the Maha Festival. To watch the video for ‘Woman, My Lady’ that’s referenced, click here . To watch the video for ‘Middle Name’ - his collaboration with Mckenna Grace that’s referenced, click here . ALSO… * Omaha...

The Potash Twins - Ez (trombone) & Dee (trumpet) - are world-class musicians (Wynton Marsalis, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Diplo), TV hosts (Food Network, Bravo TV, Travel Channel) & unapologetic candy fanatics (Sweet Stash). They are also the first-ever Composer Laureates for the State of Nebraska. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here ; for the second part, click here . To listen...

Tre Brooks is President/CEO of Omaha 100 . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To read OMAPOD credited/quoted in the Omaha World-Herald on breaking the Omaha 100 acquisition of Silicon Prairie News , click here . ALSO… * Residents voice concerns about increased police spending at Omaha budget hearing - from KETV * Who else is willing to debate in Nebraska this midterm cycle?...

The Potash Twins - Ez (trombone) & Dee (trumpet) - are world-class musicians (Wynton Marsalis, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Diplo), TV hosts (Food Network, Bravo TV, Travel Channel) & unapologetic candy fanatics (Sweet Stash). To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . They are also the first-ever Composer Laureates for the State of Nebraska. For more information on, and to purchase the...

Kate Noble Weitz is Founder & Director of Common Senses . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . For more information on, and tickets to the 2026 Common Senses Festival, click here . To listen to the OMAPOD episode with Amanda Kephart of Film Streams that’s referenced on their ‘Relaxed Screenings,’ click here . ALSO… * Omaha police investigate shooting early Sunday - from KETV *...