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Alison Thompson is a retired United States Marine Corps Colonel, a Naval Academy graduate, a decorated combat veteran, the first female aviation squadron commander for the Marine Corps, the only woman to ever command a Marine Aircraft Group in combat - and to read more about her long and distinguished record of service and accomplishments, click here . To listen to the first part of Alison’s episo...

Alison Thompson is a retired United States Marine Corps Colonel, a Naval Academy graduate, a decorated combat veteran, the first female aviation squadron commander for the Marine Corps, the only woman to ever command a Marine Aircraft Group in combat - and to read more about her long and distinguished record of service and accomplishments, click here . To listen to the episode referenced with Wend...

Allana G. Pommier is a performer and playwright. Scott Working is a co-producer of the Art & Literary Festival and an instructor at Metropolitan Community College. For more information on the 16th Annual Art & Literary Festival: The Harlem Renaissance at Joslyn Castle & Gardens, click here . For tickets, click here . To listen to the first part of Allana & Scott’s episode, click here . ALSO… * Bid...

Leslie Smith is the Executive Director of the Omaha Municipal Land Bank . Susan Rauth is an Omaha Municipal Land Bank Board Member. To read the 10-year report and review the 2026-2028 strategic plan discussed in this episode, click here . To listen to the first part of Leslie & Susan’s episode, click here . To listen to the OMAPOD episodes with Front Porch Investments & Spark that are referenced:...

Allana G. Pommier is a performer and playwright. Scott Working is a co-producer of the Art & Literary Festival and an instructor at Metropolitan Community College. For more information on the 16th Annual Art & Literary Festival: The Harlem Renaissance at Joslyn Castle & Gardens, click here . For tickets, click here . ALSO… * Brian Kruse stepping down as Douglas County Election Commissioner - from...

Leslie Smith is the Executive Director of the Omaha Municipal Land Bank . Susan Rauth is an Omaha Municipal Land Bank Board Member. To read the 10-year report and review the 2026-2028 strategic plan discussed in this episode, click here . To listen to the OMAPOD episodes with Front Porch Investments & Spark that are referenced: click here for the first part, and here for the second. ALSO… * Shudak...

“ Chop’s Bowling celebrates 75 years of strikes, spares and community in Omaha ,” reports KETV “ Omaha was once a kingpin in the bowling world ,” reports the Omaha World-Herald ALSO… * Rep. Bacon leads bipartisan push to end government shutdown over healthcare subsidies - from WOWT * Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office says reported Instagram comment may have stopped mass shooting - from KETV * Westside...

“ Omaha man donates lunches for TSA agents during government shutdown ,” reports the Omaha World-Herald “ Got Pumpkins? The Florence Mill and Hillside Solutions offer drop-off sites ,” reports KMTV ALSO… * New Omaha food drive locations announced; Cub Scout pack holds drive - from KETV * MCC lands new funding to boost local entrepreneurs - from KMTV * Nebraska’s first woman Supreme Court justice h...

To check out SHARE Omaha’s resources on how to donate and/or volunteer to combat food insecurity, click here . For a list of the City of Omaha’s Food Collection Sites, click here . Where to donate or find help in Sarpy County during the government shutdown from KMTV, here . For a list from the Omaha Community Foundation of where to give to support food insecure Nebraskans, and to donate to the Cit...

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 listen to the first part of Joe’s episode, click here . ALSO… * OPPD delays vote on North Omaha power plant transition from coal to natural gas - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha ho...

Chen Huang is a leadership coach & the founder of The Moon Club . To listen to the first part of Chen’s episode, click here . ALSO… * Malcolm X birthsite transformation moves forward; master site design team identified - from Nebraska Examiner * Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen nearby as fighting breaks out in Gaza - from Omaha World-Herald * Millard restaurant to be featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurant...

Iona Fortune is a burlesque performer and producer… as well as a podcaster and an art historian. To listen to the first part of Iona’s episode, click here . ALSO… * Little Bohemia apartment development opponents say parking concerns still unanswered; BID requests parking study - from KETV * State grant kicks off $10M expansion and remodel for Omaha Latino center - from Nebraska Examiner * South Om...

“ Yard waste season kicks off in Omaha ,” reports WOWT “ Halloween night and its hooliganism was once a nightmare for Omaha police ,” reports the Omaha World-Herald For more information on Omaha Yard Waste Collection, click here . ALSO… * Omaha First Responders Foundation launches sleep recovery program to combat sleep troubles - from KMTV * Remembering ‘Fast Eddy’: A tow operator who always answe...

Chen Huang is a leadership coach & the founder of The Moon Club . ALSO… * Omaha man, 25, pleads no contest for role in woman’s 2022 death - Omaha World-Herald * Mural of many cultures to adorn Omaha housing project fueled by state funds - from Nebraska Examiner * Tranquility Park changes could challenge Omaha mountain bikers - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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 . ALSO… * FBI says missing 9-year-old may have traveled as far as Nebraska, public should be on the lookout - from KETV * DCSO searching for man wanted in connection to Omaha dog attac...

Iona Fortune is a burlesque performer and producer… as well as a podcaster and an art historian. ALSO… * Omaha’s Blackstone businesses try new ideas amid streetcar construction impacts - from WOWT * Siena Francis House to celebrate 50 years of ‘impact and inspiring hope’ - from Nebraska Examiner * Project Connect brings housing resources to 400+ Omaha neighbors at Baxter Arena - from KMTV Get full...

“ State lottery sales are down. Here’s what that means for programs that rely on that revenue ,” reports Nebraska Public Media ALSO… * A look at Omaha’s Business Improvement Districts - from KETV * ‘Sombrero memes’ in Nebraska congressional race draw criticism from community advocates - from KMTV * Omaha putting plans in place to replace Dodge St. bridge over Saddle Creek - from WOWT Get full acce...

Pete Sakaris is a stand-up comedian and the commentator, ring announcer, backstage interviewer and statistician for Magnum Wrestling . To listen to the first part of Pete’s episode, click here ; for the second part, click here . ALSO… * A look at early fundraising in the race for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District - from KETV * Investigation underway after child brings loaded gun to preschool s...

Leah Miles is the proprietor of Benson’s Floors Floors Floors shared community event space. To listen to the first part of Leah’s episode, click here . ALSO… * Mayor Ewing’s first town hall filled with questions about streetcar construction - from KETV * Oma-Homers: Meet the Nebraska pigeon racers keeping a little-known tradition alive - from Flatwater Free Press * Offutt Advisory Council launches...

Katrina Thurman is Director of Artistic Administration for Opera Omaha . The Barber of Seville will be coming to the Orpheum Theater at 7:30 PM on Friday, October 24th, and Sunday, October 26th at 2:00 PM. For more information on the Opera Omaha production of The Barber of Seville , click here . For tickets, click here . To listen to the first part of Katrina’s episode, click here ; for Part II, c...

Marcia Kimpton is an award-winning director, producer, actress and writer. Her latest film, An American Abroad , was digitally released on Friday, October 3, 2025 - to check it out on Amazon, click here . It’s also available on Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube Movies, and other on-demand platforms. To check out Kimpton’s World Travel, Comedy and Film YouTube channel, click here . To listen to the fi...

Pete Sakaris is a stand-up comedian and the commentator, ring announcer, backstage interviewer and statistician for Magnum Wrestling . To listen to the first part of Pete’s episode, click here . ALSO… * Unknown orange gas causes hazmat response to South Omaha cleaning solution plant - from KETV * ‘Topping out’ celebration for OneWorld’s $17.5M workforce training center in Omaha - from Nebraska Exa...

Nick Beaulieu is a director, writer and producer - his new documentary film My Omaha is coming to Film Streams October 14 - 19th. Leo Louis II is a human, community activist & former board president of the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation. For more information, and tickets, to the My Omaha Film Streams showings, click here . To listen to the first part of Nick & Leo’s episode, click here . To watch t...

Katrina Thurman is Director of Artistic Administration for Opera Omaha . The Barber of Seville will be coming to the Orpheum Theater at 7:30 PM on Friday, October 24th, and Sunday, October 26th at 2:00 PM. For more information on the Opera Omaha production of The Barber of Seville , click here . For tickets, click here . For more information and tickets to DIVA: A Love Letter to the Legends, Matth...

Leah Miles is the proprietor of Benson’s Floors Floors Floors shared community event space. The story discussed in this episode: ‘ Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst Attends His Own Lookalike Contest In Nebraska ,’ reports billboard ALSO… * Nebraska’s first medical cannabis cultivators offered licenses as legal threats loom - from Nebraska Examiner * Project Harmony tackles child sex trafficking by funding...