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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 recently screened at the Omaha Film Festival, click here . ALSO… * Omaha men convicted of sexually assaulting teen receive different punishments from different judges - from WOWT * Omaha launches survey to hear from older neighbors as city pursues age-friendly des...

Erik Thorstensen is Director of Digital Initiatives & Production for the Omaha Symphony . To listen to the first part of this episode on the making of his Composing Kaneko documentary that recently screened at the Omaha Film Festival, click here . ALSO… * Douglas County authorities target sideshows with drone enforcement - from WOWT * As Mutual of Omaha tower nears final height, gym, dining floor...

Kieran Thompson is the director and producer of The Only Way Out Is Through - coming to the Omaha Film Festival on Saturday, March 14th 2026 at 5:15 PM at Aksarben Cinema Screen 6. The synopsis, from the OFF site: Three friends head into the wilderness to reconnect. When one vanishes, the journey becomes a test of friendship, trust, and what it means to truly be there for one another. To check out...

Barry Nordstrand is the founder and CEO of Stoner Ranch Productions and the producer of Bonding - World Premiering at the Omaha Film Festival on Friday, March 13th 2026 at 8:05 PM at Aksarben Cinema Screen 6. The synopsis, from the OFF site: Three estranged siblings reunite at a remote Colorado ranch, each hiding a plan that depends on the others. When their agendas collide with the secrets of a p...

Bob Lindenmayer is the director of Making Megaforce - coming to the Omaha Film Festival on Friday, March 13th 2026 at 8:15 PM at Aksarben Cinema Screen 5. The synopsis, from the OFF site: It’s widely regarded as one of the worst movies of the Eighties... ...and we’re making a documentary about how awesome it is. Starring Barry Bostwick (Rocky Horror Picture Show), 1982’s ‘Megaforce’ is packed with...

Ken White is a screenwriting professor at UNO & writer, director and co-producer of Wed the Dark - coming to the Omaha Film Festival Sunday, March 15th 2026 at 2:10 PM Aksarben Cinema Screen 5. The synopsis, from the OFF site: After the death of her fiancée, a young woman retreats to a remote Montana fire lookout to grieve, but when reciting their vows summons the ghost of her beloved, she must le...

Erik Thorstensen is Director of Digital Initiatives & Production for the Omaha Symphony and the director / producer of Composing Kaneko - coming to the Omaha Film Festival on Thursday, March 12th 2026 at 5:50 PM at Aksarben Cinema Screen 5. The synopsis, from the OFF site: In 2023, the Omaha Symphony commissioned GRAMMY & Pulitzer Prize-nominated composer Andy Akiho to write a piece inspired by an...

Marc Longbrake is the Executive Director of the Omaha Film Festival . For more information, the schedule and tickets for this year’s Omaha Film Festival, click here . To listen to the first part of Marc’s episode, click here . To listen to Marc’s first appearance on OMAPOD on the history and evolution of the fest: click here for part one, and here for part two. To listen to the episode with Sundan...

Marc Longbrake is the Executive Director of the Omaha Film Festival . For more information, the schedule and tickets for this year’s Omaha Film Festival, click here . To listen to Marc’s first appearance on OMAPOD on the history and evolution of the fest that’s referenced: click here for part one, and here for part two. To listen to Academy Award-nominated director Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough o...

Heather Nelson is Founder & CEO of Poll The Vote . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . For more information on the POPVOX Foundation, click here . To listen to Heather’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type her name into the magnifying glass search icon on the upper right of the page. ALSO… * Nebraska soldier one of six killed in U.S. war on Iran - from Nebraska Public Media * S...

Kishla Askins is a candidate for the second district Congressional seat in Nebraska. For more information on her campaign, click here . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To listen to Kishla’s first OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one, here for part two and here for part three. To listen to her last appearance: click here for part one and here for part two. ALSO… * He...

Kishla Askins is a candidate for the second district Congressional seat in Nebraska. For more information on her campaign, click here . To listen to Kishla’s first OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one, here for part two and here for part three. To listen to her last appearance: click here for part one and here for part two. ALSO… * Iranians at Islamic Center of Omaha hope for quick end of co...

Heather Nelson is Founder & CEO of Poll The Vote . To listen to yesterday’s episode on We Make Omaha’s Growth & Development survey that’s discussed, click here . To listen to Heather’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type her name into the magnifying glass search icon on the upper right of the page. ALSO… * Omaha murder suspect skirted domestic, sexual assault charges - from Omaha World-Herald * Mom...

To take the ‘ We Make Omaha ’ Growth & Development survey, click here . ALSO… * ‘Just surreal’: Omaha driver describes moment his car collapsed into sinkhole - from KETV * New pastor at Omaha’s North Salem Baptist Church adds to storied legacy ahead of installation - from WOWT * St. Cecelia Cathedral School moms lead $350,000 gym renovation campaign - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.oma...

“ Senator says independent state tourism agency is not working and ‘mis-messages’ ,” reports Nebraska Examiner ALSO… * Omaha woman fatally struck ex-girlfriend with car amid cheating accusations, detective testifies - from Omaha World-Herald * Four years after Russia invaded Ukraine, Omaha refugees lean on community for support - from KMTV * Former Nebraska Gov. Bob Kerrey resigns from Monolith bo...

“ Downtown, Midtown Omaha businesses gather for inaugural ‘Streetcar Alliance’ meeting ,” reports WOWT ALSO… * Omaha tourists ‘stuck’ in Puerto Vallarta after Sunday’s unrest - from KETV * Omaha man sentenced in 2024 shootout that killed innocent bystander - from Omaha World-Herald * Nebraska accepts responsibility, liability for environmental reviews tied to transportation projects - from Nebrask...

“ Nebraska Supreme Court questions attorney about AI use in court brief ,” reports WOWT ALSO… * Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford ticketed ahead of careless driving trial - from WOWT * Omaha Lancers fans, staff hope USA hockey’s win sparks new generation of fans, players - from KETV * NU, Clarkson question constitutionality of bill seeking approval of $800M Nebraska Medicine deal - from Nebraska Examiner Get...

To check out The City of Omaha’s Snow Plow tracker, click here . To listen to the OMAPOD episode on naming snowplows that’s referenced, click here . ALSO… * CHI Health to transform vacant North Omaha building into $14M kitchen facility - from WOWT * Food Bank for the Heartland welcomes celebrity chef judge - from KETV * Advocates say proposal would protect Environmental Trust from ‘death by a thou...

“ Blowup over Omaha bar’s barber-themed name and decor has landed in court ,” reports Nebraska Examiner To listen to the OMAPOD episode about this from last summer that’s referenced, click here . ALSO… * Omaha Public Schools faces $50.6 million budget shortfall after state error - from KMTV * Elkhorn family sues DoorDash and Kansas man for the wrongful death of their daughter - from KETV * Southwe...

“ A 2026 guide to Lunar New Year as we gallop into the Year of the Horse ,” reports CNN “ Where to find Lenten fish fries around Omaha area in 2026 ,” reports KETV For more information, and tickets, to the Nebraska Chinese Association Lunar New Year’s Gala: Saturday evening, February 21st, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Orpheum Theater, click here . ALSO… * 14-year-old in hospital after shooting, Omaha P...

“ Council Bluffs River’s Edge Park Set to Expand ,” reports Grow Omaha ALSO… * Omaha’s first grief center lifting financial burdens - from WOWT * ‘A fantastic opportunity’: La Vista elementary earns $2,500 grant - from KETV * Sarpy County Museum donors demand answers after closure - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Greg Ablett is CEO and co-founder of the Re-New Institute . To listen to the first part of Greg’s episode, click here ; for the second part, click here ; for the third part, click here . ALSO… * Nebraska hands over potentially sensitive voter data to DOJ during legal fight - from Nebraska Examiner * Richard ‘Dick’ Gulizia remembered as instrumental force behind Omaha South alumni association - fro...

“ Iowa Bears? Lawmakers Propose Bill for NFL Team ,” reports Front Office Sports “ Nebraska Is Second Known School With Athletes Investigated Over NIL Deals ,” reports Front Office Sports ALSO… * Caught on Camera: Trespasser rubs stuffed animal, rummages through dance studio - from KETV * Hazardous liquid drum illegally dumped in Omaha park - from WOWT * Coordination and construction: Nebraska’s b...

“ ‘Love your neighbor’ project seeks to spread Valentine spirit in Lincoln ,” reports Nebraska Examiner For more information on Omaha’s ‘Year of the Neighbor,’ click here . For more information on Lincoln’s ‘Love Your Neighbor LNK,’ click here . For more information on Certified Welcoming, click here . ALSO… * Police seek tips in northwest Omaha bank robbery - from WOWT * ‘Could be the nail in the...

“ Legislative committee hears proposals to regulate AI chatbots ,” reports Nebraska Public Media ALSO… * Nebraska bill would raise teacher salary base to 50k, overhauls state education funding system - from KETV * ‘Guest worker permit’ bill draws labor union support, opposition from Nebraska’s labor commissioner - from Nebraska Examiner * Found Vintage Market forced to close as landlord plans to s...