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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 - f...

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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subsc...

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 This is a public episode. If...

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 Omah...

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 lighting,...

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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discu...

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 - from...

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 Ne...

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 - from...

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 coun...

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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

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 This is a public episode. If...

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 Str...

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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers o...

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 N...

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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

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 This is a p...

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 This is a public episode. If you would like t...

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 Flatwa...

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 This is a public episode. If you would like t...

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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with ot...

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 This is a public episode. If you...

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 hou...

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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss thi...