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There’s some unconstructive criticism in this one, everybody… and an idea on how we can honor his legacy! Alternate title options for this episode were: * ‘Trevolution. Number. Whine.’ * ‘Trev-ass A&M’ ALSO… * ‘Not ideal’: Nebraska Athletic Director leaving for Texas A&M - from Omaha World-Herald * Housing advocates converge on State Capitol, hear grim update on affordable housing efforts - from N...

Check out MarQ Manner’s Omaha Buzz Substack at this link . ALSO… * Lawmakers fail to override veto of Nebraska safe syringe programs - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha City Council pressed on $45 million sports complex plan - from Omaha World-Herald * Gov. Pillen approves rules, regulations on gender-affirming care - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Screenwriter Christine Burright takes us inside her development process. ALSO… * Five Nebraska legislative candidates have already raised more than $100k - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha police issue warrants for 2 suspects in theft of several plaques from high school - from KETV * Growth in Elkhorn continues: Approved development raises concerns for neighbors - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD...

YouTurn Assistant Director Stewart Giddings continues the conversation about turning his life around and the early days of YouTurn. ALSO… * State Ed Board rejects measure defining and banning sexually explicit materials in school libraries - from Nebraska Examiner * Violence Prevention and Justice Summit’s impact on North Omaha - from KMTV * A senior center, the FBI, and a big price tag: South Oma...

Matt Fujan , Director of Event Management for The OCon Expo , concludes our chat on all things Omaha festival. ALSO… * South Omaha group reveals updated vision for $25 million state-funded ‘Adelante’ park project - from Nebraska Examiner * More are traveling to Nebraska to get abortions. Only one surgical abortion clinic remains - from Flatwater Free Press * Old Market upgrades: More alley lightin...

YouTurn Assistant Director Stewart Giddings shares the story of his early life on the streets. ALSO… * Family honors man killed by gunfire in the Old Market - from KETV * Meeting set to consider possible routes for gap in Omaha-to-Lincoln bike/hike trail - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha nonprofit working to address invasive tree species - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subsc...

Matt Fujan , Director of Event Management for the OCon Expo , stops by to preview this year’s show. ALSO… * Residents air concerns, question Omaha Housing Authority at Tuesday night meeting - from KETV * Unemployment cuts blocked by filibuster in Nebraska State Legislature - from Omaha World-Herald * Lawmakers seek extra federal funds to prevent closings of skilled nursing centers in Nebraska - fr...

Josh Sabey tells us all about his upcoming film project for PBS and series for Amazon Prime. ALSO… * Offutt-based STRATCOM employee indicted, accused of leaking military secrets on foreign dating site - from KETV * OPS Board approves Matt Ray’s superintendent contract - from Omaha World-Herald * Price, public incentives increase under updated $861 million Omaha Crossroads mall makeover plan - from...

To reach out to Josh Sabey about a screening of Blue Baby , click here . ALSO… * Omaha, MECA eye $175 million convention center expansion to lure more visitors - from Omaha World-Herald * North Omaha is ‘biggest loser’ in feud between mayor and councilwoman, advocates say - Flatwater Free Press * Woman accused of cutting dad, attempting to start a house fire, and breaking into a church rectory - f...

Jeremy Plumb fills us in on the new podcast he co-hosts - Panel Picks - comics yakkin’ about comics! ALSO… * Nebraska lawmakers pass bill aimed at helping with addiction, Gov. Pillen says he plans to veto it - from KETV * Advocates for the ‘unsheltered homeless’ pan Nebraska bill to designate areas for encampments - from Nebraska Examiner * Sarpy, Pottawattamie officials say claims of “sanctuary c...

Check out the Life After Movies at this link . ALSO… * NE Auditor: ‘Flagrant abuses,’ up to $1.5 million in questionable billing suspected in DHHS program - from Nebraska Examiner * Developer, neighbors reach compromise on North Omaha apartment plan - from Omaha World-Herald * City of Ralston seeking developers for ‘Hinge 42’ project - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscrib...

Go here for tickets & more info on the 2024 Omaha Film Festival . ALSO… * Former state senator Ernie Chambers running to represent District 11 in Nebraska Legislature - from KETV * Omaha family urges Nebraska lawmaker to increase distracted driving penalties - from Nebraska Examiner * Nebraska bill would allow chaplains to be school counselors - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at...

Dr. Carole Patrick , CEO of the Visiting Nurses Association, concludes our conversation - you can get more information and a ticket to their Art & Soup fundraiser at this link . ALSO… * Linehan letter targets private Nebraska foundations backing public schools in school choice fight - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha man gets 15 years in federal prison for trying to rob a First National bank - from...

Director/Producer of THE BODY POLITIC , Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough and one of the subjects of the documentary, Erricka Bridgeford , come on to talk about the Thursday screening of their film at the Omaha Film Festival . Get tickets to the screening at this link . ALSO… * Nebraska state senator continues demanding change for unsanitary living conditions at Underwood Tower - from KETV * Bristol...

Richard Norton Smith’s biography of Gerald Ford, An Ordinary Man , is available at this link . ALSO… * Omaha’s Streetcar Authority announces a couple of changes, next phase of development - from KETV * Joslyn Art Museum to reopen in September - from Omaha World-Herald * OPS Board approves new busing vendor - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Dr. Carole Patrick , CEO of the Visiting Nurses Association, gives us the soup scoop on their upcoming Art & Soup fundraiser - plus she updates us on all the other amazing things they do for the community… ALSO… * HDR’s Omaha streetcar contract boosted by $3.9 million - from Omaha World-Herald * Actors, producers and screenwriters testify for bill to lure movie/TV productions to Nebraska - from Ne...

Jeremy Plumb gets us up to speed on everything going on at The Blackstone Theater . ALSO… * Hours of testimony in Adam Price’s double murder trial - from KETV * Omaha mental health treatment center impacted by leaks in rented space - from WOWT * Henry Doorly Zoo announces birth of fifth elephant calf - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Do Space Director Krystal Rider concludes our conversation on all things Do Space. ALSO… * Sparks fly at Omaha meeting about $90 million airport business park and eminent domain questions - from Nebraska Examiner * North Omaha community leaders push for changes in OHA housing - from WOWT * Nebraska Treasurer believes reliance on property taxes is unreasonable and unsustainable - from KMTV Get full...

You can buy Richard Norton Smith ’s An Ordinary Man at this link . ALSO… * Bacon backs slimmer Ukraine-Israel aid bill linked to ‘Remain in Mexico’ - from Nebraska Examiner * South Omaha museum reminisces on years Omaha had an NBA team - from KETV * Sports fans react to Gretna arena plans’ Could bring Olympic volleyball and an NHL team to Omaha - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.c...

Film director Tony Bonacci concludes our conversation on The Headliner - World Premiering at the Omaha Film Festival … ALSO… * Omaha mayor pulls some staff from committee meetings after councilwoman’s remark - from KETV * State Senator Slama decides against re-election bid at the last minute - from Nebraska Examiner * Nebraska confines some sex offenders years after their prison sentence - from Fl...

You can buy a copy of Robert Yaffe’s book, Relinquished , here . ALSO… * Bellevue man helped tackle one of the alleged shooters at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade - from KETV * Pillen raises record amount for first-year Nebraska governor - from Nebraska Examiner * Bill to expand prenatal Medicaid reimbursements advances in Legislature - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod....

Do Space Director Krystal Rider stops by the pod to update us on all things Do Space. ALSO… * OPS Board selects Matt Ray as next superintendent - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha woman accused of killing boyfriend pleads not guilty to his murder - from KETV * Clothes Mentor inspires confidence while helping the environment - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

You can buy Robert Yaffe’s book Relinquished , at this link … ALSO… * North Omahans pack a room to discuss ‘next steps’ in spending millions of state economic development funds - from Nebraska Examiner * Making Omaha Streets Stronger: The city looks to update public works standards - from KMTV * Omaha community working to save coffee shop founded by veteran - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at...

Director Tony Bonacci drops by as he prepares for the World Premiere of his new film, The Headliner , at the upcoming Omaha Film Festival . ALSO… * Judge temporarily halts handgun order in Omaha until court case is decided - from Nebraska Examiner * North Omaha “Keep the Dream Alive March” in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. - from KMTV * Omaha firefighter suffers minor injury while battling vacant...

Soup-er Bowl Friday! ALSO… * Senator makes another attempt to repeal Nebraska’s inheritance taxes - from Nebraska Examiner * Nebraska lawmakers advance bill to change structure of state tourism commission - from Omaha World-Herald * Pillen’s office defends, clarifies Nebraska DHHS appointment after contentious hearing - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe