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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 learn more about Front Porch Investments , check out Executive Director Jody Holston on OMAPOD - part one here and part two here .To hear Jody with Spark Senior Director Angela...

Scott Henderson is Managing Principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor .For more information and to subscribe to the Nebraska Startups Speak Up briefing that’s discussed, click here .To check out “The BIA Did That!” video series that’s discussed, 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 magnifyin...

Laura Marlane is the Executive Director of the Omaha Public Library . For more information on Sunday’s Central Library Grand Opening event, click here . For more information on the Omaha Public Library Foundation, click here . Today’s OMAPOD presented in loving memory of Barbara Bock-Mavis ALSO…* Two incidents in 48 hours highlight volatility Omaha law enforcement faces on duty - from WOWT* North...

J.J. Harder is a food critic, opinion columnist, television reporter & United States diplomat. To read “The Dorothy State: The rollicking history of the neon-orange dressing that tastes like home” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here .To listen to J.J.’s first OMAPOD episode on Chili & Cinnamon rolls that’s referenced, click here for part one and here for part two....

Senator John Cavanaugh is a state senator in his second term representing the 9th district and a candidate for the Nebraska 2nd Congressional District seat. For more information on his campaign, click here .To listen to Senator Cavanaugh’s previous OMAPOD appearances: click here for part one, here for part two, and here for part three. With Governor Martin O’Malley at the Social Security Town Hall...

Scott Henderson is Managing Principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor .For more information and to register to attend the Tuesday, April 28th (from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Catalyst) Omaha B2G Guild convening, click here . To apply to the NMotion Fall 2026 Accelerator that’s referenced, click here . To listen to the episode with Scott and Kent Campbell on the story of Quantum Qool that’s referenced: clic...

Lynne Walz is the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party in this fall’s election for Governor of Nebraska. For more information on her campaign, click here . ALSO…* Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy hospitalized, suspect dead after shooting in Northwest Omaha - from WOWT* Live forum for Democratic candidates in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District primary - from KETV* Luis Miranda, father of H...

Chris Backemeyer is a former U.S. State Department diplomat who has served on the White House National Security Council and as an advisor in the Executive Office of the Vice President with a focus on counterterrorism, economic policy and the Middle East - particularly Iran - and is running for the 1st District Congressional seat in Nebraska. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here...

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. To listen to Jane’s recent episode on the rise of Stablecoin, click here .For more information and to reserve a spot at the ‘ Dr. Jane Liu in Convers...

Amanda Kephart is Strategic Director, Programs & Experience, for Film Streams .For more information on upcoming Relaxed Screenings showtimes, click here .For more information on the Common Senses organization that’s referenced, click here . To listen to Amanda’s episode on the Dundee Marquee series: click here for part one, and here for part two. For more information, schedule and tickets for...

Chris Backemeyer is a former U.S. State Department diplomat who has served on the White House National Security Council and as an advisor in the Executive Office of the Vice President with a focus on counterterrorism, economic policy and the Middle East - particularly Iran - and is running for the 1st District Congressional seat in Nebraska. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here...

Chris Backemeyer is a former U.S. State Department diplomat who has served on the White House National Security Council and as an advisor in the Executive Office of the Vice President with a focus on counterterrorism, economic policy and the Middle East - particularly Iran - and is running for the 1st District Congressional seat in Nebraska. For more information on his campaign, click here .ALSO…*...

Brian Gennardo is an abstract impressionist artist. For more information on - and to purchase - his work, click here . To check out Brian’s Facebook posts that are referenced, with video and pictures about this incident: click here and here and here and here and here and here and here .ALSO…* Second of one-two punch by Nebraska lawmaker to boosting youth reentry sees no pushback - from Nebraska Ex...

Matt Geiler is an animator, storyteller, musician, Screen Actors Guild member, Second City - Chicago Conservatory Program graduate and is co-owner and Principal Creative at Sick Picnic Media .To listen to the first part of Matt’s episode, click here .To listen to the OMAPOD episode introducing Bunny and Bear with co-creators Jeffrey Koterba & Christine Burright, click here .To keep updated on...

Amanda Kephart is Strategic Director, Programs & Experience, for Film Streams .For more information, schedule and tickets for the upcoming Dundee Marquee showings, click here .To listen to the the first part of this episode, click here . ALSO…* Family plans legal action after 12-year-old girl suffers fractured nose in Omaha school bus attack - from KMTV* Streetcar construction drives rental de...

Midlands African Chamber CEO Karine Sokpoh & 2026 Pitch Black Finalists Rachel Gai, Destiny Williams & Shinnice Preston tell us about this year’s pitch competition and the upcoming finals - coming to the MCC Institute for the Culinary Arts on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. Rachel Gai & Destiny Williams are the founders of UpStitch’d - for more information, click here . Shinnice Preston is th...

Midlands African Chamber CEO Karine Sokpoh & 2026 Pitch Black Finalists Shatice Jones & Sharnelle Shelton tell us about this year’s pitch competition and the upcoming finals - coming to the MCC Institute for the Culinary Arts on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. Shatice Jones is the founder of Nava Living Co. - for more information, click here . Sharnelle Shelton is the founder of CoreScience BioDi...

Matt Mason is the next Artist in Residence at Joslyn Castle & Gardens , a former Nebraska State Poet and a Pushcart Prize-winning poet, with his work appearing in the New York Times, Rattle, Poet Lore, Prairie Schooner and hundreds of other publications. To contact Matt, or commission a poem or book him for a show or workshop, click here .Check out Matt’s Patreon here .Check out Poetry Forward...

Amanda Kephart is Strategic Director, Programs & Experience, for Film Streams . For more information, schedule and tickets for the upcoming Dundee Marquee showings, click here .To listen to the OMAPOD episodes on the founding and evolution of Film Streams with Rachel Jacobson that are referenced: click here for part one and here for part two. ALSO…* Bellevue announces procession route for Mast...

ICAN President & CEO Aileen Warren , and Director, Marketing, Communications and Events, Allison Zach fill us in on this year’s Women’s Leadership Conference , coming to the CHI Center on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 - from 9AM - 4PM. For more information, click here .To read the Midlands Business Journal piece about the conference, click here . To register for the conference, click here .To li...

Matt Geiler is an animator, storyteller, musician, Screen Actors Guild member, Second City - Chicago Conservatory Program graduate and is co-owner and Principal Creative at Sick Picnic Media .To listen to the OMAPOD episode from yesterday introducing Bunny and Bear with co-creators Jeffrey Koterba & Christine Burright that’s referenced, click here . To keep updated on Bunny and Bear , click he...

Jeffrey Koterba is a syndicated editorial cartoonist , artist , writer , radio host , musician, teacher, consultant and creative coach . Christine Burright is a screenwriter , freelance writer, radio host and graphic designer .To listen to Jeff & Christine’s emotional last OMAPOD episode on cancer, creativity & perseverance that’s referenced, click here . To keep updated on Bunny and Bear...

Matt Mason is the next Artist in Residence at Joslyn Castle & Gardens , a former Nebraska State Poet and a Pushcart Prize-winning poet, with his work appearing in the New York Times, Rattle, Poet Lore, Prairie Schooner and hundreds of other publications. Check out Matt’s Patreon here .Check out Poetry Forward here .To listen to John Paul, formerly of Joslyn Castle, talk about developing the Ca...

Christine Burright is a screenwriter , freelance writer, radio host and graphic designer . Jeffrey Koterba is a syndicated editorial cartoonist , artist , writer , radio host , musician, teacher, consultant and creative coach .To listen to Christine’s previous OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one on scripting The Headliner, and here for part two on Omaha’s weirdness. To listen to Jeff’s: cli...

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. To listen to Jane’s previous OMAPOD appearance that’s referenced: click here for part one on Crypto volatility & the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, h...