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Am’Agyn Spencer is an award-winning student, artist, entrepreneur and community leader. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . ALSO…* ‘So out of control’: Elkhorn youth coach reflects on opponent’s shocking pitch into dugout - from Omaha World-Herald* Former Atlantic Community School District staff member arrested for grooming, sexual exploitation - from KETV* Omaha judge orders...

Am’Agyn Spencer is an award-winning student, artist, entrepreneur and community leader. ALSO…* Streetcar construction to close downtown, midtown streets before College World Series - from Omaha World-Herald* Nebraska Dems ask DOJ to investigate Harding over missing personal financial disclosures - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha community rallies around tattoo artist paralyzed by rare infection - fr...

Eddie Brill is a comedian, writer and actor who for seventeen years was the audience warm-up comic - and for eleven years was Stand-Up Comedy Talent Coordinator - for the Late Show with David Letterman .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . ***OMAPOD will return with new episodes on Monday morning, June 1st, 2026***ALSO…* DCSO briefing on South Omaha deputy-involved shooting -...

Eddie Brill is a comedian, writer and actor who for seventeen years was the audience warm-up comic - and for eleven years was Stand-Up Comedy Talent Coordinator - for the Late Show with David Letterman .ALSO…* Omaha’s Memorial Park display honors thousands who died serving our country - from WOWT* Omaha Tenants United forms first new union in over a year at Dewey Apartments in Central Omaha - from...

“ American Passenger Blocked From Leaving Federal Hantavirus Quarantine ,” reports The New York Times ALSO…* Omaha leaders see $120M transformation of Malcolm X Omaha birthsite as global destination - from Nebraska Examiner* Jennie Edmundson, Acadia to open 96-bed behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs - from Omaha World-Herald* Affidavit: Omaha woman allowed home to be used in sex-for-money...

“ Omaha could host next year’s Women’s Volleyball Championships ,” reports Nebraska Public MediaALSO…* Omaha cyclist hit by truck joins Ride of Silence to advocate for bike safety - from KMTV* New Joslyn Castle cafe will provide training for Munroe-Meyer Institute students - from Omaha World-Herald* Phony landlord targets potential renters in Omaha rental scam - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD...

“ Generation Diamond Celebrates 10 Years of Impact in South Omaha, Expands Tattoo Removal Service For Those Re-Entering Society ,” reports KCSRALSO…* One hospitalized after crash on Hwy 75 in Omaha - from WOWT* Water usage, quality reviewed as Lower Platte South NRD updates groundwater plan for the first time since 1995 - from KMTV* DLR Group co-founder Roubal left lasting engineering legacy - fro...

Nebraska Supreme Court suspends Omaha attorney over AI use , reports WOWT ‘Barber Shop’ bar changes name to Censored Shop , reports Nebraska Examiner Nebraska, Iowa’s top baby names for 2025 , reports KETVTo listen to the OMAPOD episode ‘Hallucinations at the NE Supreme Court’ that’s referenced, click here . To listen to ‘Blackstone’s Bar(-Bar) vs. Barbers Board Battle,’ click here . ALSO…* Dougla...

“ Doctor in Omaha isolation says he’s being monitored after testing positive for hantavirus ,” reports KETVALSO…* Nebraska primaries indicate which Omaha-area legislative races may be closest in November - from Omaha World-Herald* North Omaha diagnostic lab wins $52,000 prize to expand access to testing - from KMTV* Two Creighton coaches to be honored as Face on the Barroom Floor - from WOWT Get f...

2026 Nebraska Primary Election Results: Senate, governor’s race, congressional seats, and more - from KETVALSO…* Evnen out as secretary of state - from Nebraska Public Media* Omaha City Council considers new ticket scalping, noise rules ahead of College World Series - from WOWT* Florence Mill owner sees possibilities as OJ’s demolition clears the way for growth - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPO...

Ryan Wilkins is a litigation and employment attorney and the co-founder and administrator of the popular Blue Dot Energy Facebook group. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To find your polling place, sample ballot and other voter information for Douglas County, click here .ALSO…* Nebraska secretary of state announces election security task force - from WOWT* Douglas County S...

Ryan Wilkins is a litigation and employment attorney and the co-founder and administrator of the popular Blue Dot Energy Facebook group. To find your polling place, sample ballot and other voter information for Douglas County, click here .ALSO…* Will NE-02 Democratic field come together after heated primary? - from Nebraska Examiner* One injured in cutting near Fontenelle Park in North Omaha - fro...

To experience - online or in person - the ‘ We Make Omaha ’ Future Lab, click here .To listen to the OMAPOD episode referenced on the Growth & Development survey, click here .ALSO…* Kyle Loftis, Omaha-area founder of street racing media company 1320Video, dies at 43 - from Omaha World-Herald* Safety, property loss concerns at odds over Nebraska Highway 92 expansion - from KETV* Nebraska approv...

Kishla Askins is a candidate for the second district Congressional seat in Nebraska. For more information on her campaign, click here .To find your polling place, sample ballot and other voter information for Douglas County, 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 pa...

Kishla Askins is a candidate for the second district Congressional seat in Nebraska. For more information on her campaign, click here .To find your polling place, sample ballot and other voter information for Douglas County, 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 second appearance: click here f...

Dr. Joseph Gruber is Executive Vice President and Director of Research for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To read ‘ Can Healthcare Labor Supply Keep Up with Aging-Driven Demand? ’ by Dr. Elior Cohen that’s discussed, click here .ALSO…* 3 teens arrested after gunpoint robbery on ORBT bus along its route in Central Omaha - from KMTV...

Dr. Joseph Gruber is Executive Vice President and Director of Research for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City .ALSO…* Woman critically injured after allegedly leaping from boyfriend’s vehicle - from Omaha World-Herald* NFM picnic during Berkshire Weekend with food, music and local giveback - from KETV* Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting sees smaller Omaha crowd under new CEO - from WOWT G...

Meaghan Walls is the CEO of the Center for Disability Inclusion & the CEO of Assistology .To listen to the first part of Meaghan’s episode, click here . For more information on the park referenced at Zorinsky Lake and other inclusive playgrounds in the Omaha Parks System, click here .ALSO…* Omaha’s recycling program falling behind peer cities - from Flatwater Free Press* Nebraska medical canna...

Meaghan Walls is the CEO of the Center for Disability Inclusion & the CEO of Assistology .For more information on the park referenced at Zorinsky Lake and other inclusive playgrounds in the Omaha Parks System, click here . ALSO…* Lake Cunningham Park to undergo nearly $20M renovation - from WOWT* Body found in Carter Lake hotel linked to Florida man accused of assaulting Lincoln police officer...

Buey Tut is CEO of Spark . Phil McClain is Founder and Managing Partner of The Mensch Group .For more information on, and to register for the 2026 Reignite2Unite Omaha Development Symposium that’s discussed, click here .To listen to the first part of this episode with Buey & Phil, click here . For more information about We Make Omaha that’s referenced, click here . For more information on the...

Andy Akiho is a virtuoso percussionist, Pulitzer Prize finalist musician & seven-time GRAMMY-nominated composer . He’s also the subject of the documentary film Composing Kaneko - which recently World Premiered at the Omaha Film Festival. To listen to the OMAPOD episode referenced with Composing Kaneko director Erik Thorstensen: click here for part one and here for part two. ALSO…* ‘Investing i...

Scott Henderson is Managing Principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor .For more information and to request a ticket to the Gr8er Plains Summit that’s discussed, click here .To listen to Scott’s previous episode about the Nebraska Startups Speak Up series, click here . To apply to the NMotion Fall 2026 Accelerator, click here .To listen to Scott’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type his name into the...

Dr. Jane Liu is Assistant Professor of Economics at The University of Nebraska-Omaha, Associate Editor of Open Economies Review and a pioneering and world-renowned expert on the study of Cryptocurrency markets, financial stability and macroeconomics. For more information and to reserve a spot at the ‘ Federal Reserve Economic Outlook: Chief Economist Joseph Gruber, Ph. D. ’ seminar, moderated by J...

Katie Fourney is Marketing and Communications Manager for SHARE Omaha .Amy Blanchard is a volunteer for a number of organizations in the region, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands .For more information on the SHARE Do Good Days volunteer opportunities, click here .To listen to the first part of this episode with Katie and Amy, click here . To listen to previous OMAPOD episodes with...

Katie Fourney is Marketing and Communications Manager for SHARE Omaha . Amy Blanchard is a volunteer for a number of organizations in the region, including Radio Talking Book Service .For more information on the SHARE Do Good Days volunteer opportunities, click here . To listen to previous OMAPOD episodes with SHARE Executive Director Teresa Mardesen, type her name into the magnifying glass icon a...