Best Independent Women S Forum Podcasts (2024)

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Jury selection begins in Jason Jones murder trial 1:29

2h ago1:29

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In August 2022, Jason Jones was arrested in connection with the deaths of four of his neighbors in Laurel, a northeast Nebraska town of 900 people. Jones is facing multiple charges of first-degree murder, first-degree arson, and the use of a firearm to commit a felony. If found guilty, Jones could face the death penalty. The trial is expected to la…

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Pillen defends Cunningham-Swanson Library Commission appointment 1:35

2h ago1:35

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Gov. Jim Pillen is defending his appointment to the Nebraska Library Commission of a woman who led efforts to remove books from Plattsmouth school libraries.By Nebraska Public Media

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State Education Department receives $55 million literacy grant 0:48

2h ago0:48

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The Nebraska Department of Education was awarded an almost $55 million grant to be used over the next five years to create a comprehensive literacy program. Nebraska is one of 23 states to receive the grant from the federal government.By Nebraska Public Media

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Cows produce planet-warming gases 4:12

1h ago4:12

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Cattle contribute more greenhouse gases than other livestock. The reasons behind that have some ranchers trying to address environmental impacts, while experts say there are also ways for you to curb your plate’s climate footprint.By Nebraska Public Media

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Colorado v.s. Nebraska football rivalry now includes a sandwich 3:41

12h ago3:41

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Heartbreak and triumph, the old and the new. Husker fans and former players say that’s all front of mind as the University of Nebraska and the University of Colorado hit the gridiron Saturday night at 6:30 p.m.By Nebraska Public Media

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Ninth NU president discusses investiture, back-to-school 11:15

3h ago11:15

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Dr. Jeffrey Gold will be installed as the ninth University of Nebraska president this afternoon. Nebraska Public Media’s Jolie Peal spoke with Dr. Gold ahead of the ceremony about his investiture and the start of the school year.By Nebraska Public Media

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Fischer, Osborn tout labor endorsements in U.S. Senate campaigns 1:21

44m ago1:21

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U.S. Senate candidates Republican Senator Deb Fischer and independent Dan Osborn announced endorsements from labor groups Tuesday. Fischer touted endorsements from 13 labor unions and trade associations, which include the Nebraska Farmers Union, Nebraska Hospital Association and the State Troopers Association of Nebraska. Meanwhile, Osborn announce…

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Spanish speaking parenting support group 0:57

3d ago0:57

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A parenting group for Spanish-speakers will continue its pilot program in Fremont starting today (Tuesday).By Nebraska Public Media

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U.S. Postal Service slowdowns are so bad, baby birds are dying 4:49

2h ago4:49

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For days, Amy Gholson tracked a shipment of baby turkeys she ordered from an Ohio hatchery. She kept tabs online as the birds began the more than 500-mile trip to the Gholson home near St. Charles, Missouri, via the U.S. Postal Service. The ten birds needed to arrive in two days to ensure they’d survive the trip. It was late March and temperatures …

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North Omaha leaders express support for Harris housing plan 1:24

1h ago1:24

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North Omaha community leaders say a housing plan from presidential hopeful Kamala Harris would help develop more affordable housing in the neighborhood. State Sen. Terrell McKinney, Omaha developer Don Curry and housing advocate Kimara Snipes endorsed Harris’ plan to build 3 million new homes in the next four years and provide down payment assistan…

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Celebrating Labor Day 4:17

2h ago4:17

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Labor Day is an annual celebration observed on the first Monday in September to recognize economic achievements of American workers. Labor has changed a lot in 142 years. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson reached out to University of Nebraska-Lincoln Sociology professor, Dr. Regina Werum to talk about the newest generation of workers.…

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Congressional delegation airs problems and prospects 2:05

1h ago2:05

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Nebraska’s U.S. senators and congressmen touched on a variety of problems and prospects Thursday in their annual Chamber of Commerce-sponsored presentation at the SAC museum near Ashland.By Nebraska Public Media

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Students at UNL, UNO react to closure of diversity resources 4:54

3h ago4:54

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The University of Nebraska campuses in Omaha and Lincoln are dissolving offices focused on diversity. Students on both campuses are concerned with the closures.By Nebraska Public Media

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Tax credits aim to help child care financial burdens 0:56

1h ago0:56

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Families, child care providers and employees may see some relief in their taxes next year. The programs, the Child Care Tax Credit and the School Readiness Tax Credit, aim to lessen the financial burden for families, providers and those helping improve early education across the state.By Nebraska Public Media

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New security and concession systems heading to Memorial Stadium 1:03

7d ago1:03

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Husker football opens its second season under head coach Matt Rhule on Saturday against the University of Texas El Paso at home. Tuesday, the athletic department unveiled some changes to the game day experience at Memorial Stadium.By Nebraska Public Media

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Meet the woman keeping Madison County history alive 4:45

1d ago4:45

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The Madison County History Museum houses oddities of the county’s history from floor to ceiling. And one volunteer is known to be its walking encyclopedia. Stories of the county’s history aren't the only reason people visit.By Nebraska Public Media

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What a new Husker women's sports sponsorship means for NIL 4:13

20h ago4:13

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Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, activities have increased in women’s college sports over the last year. At the University of Nebraska, that momentum has inspired a new sponsorship.By Nebraska Public Media

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A look at America's longest-running Black rodeo 3:54

10d ago3:54

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The longest-run Black rodeo in the nation, the Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo takes place every year in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. This year, hundreds of spectators and competitors from across the country celebrated the rodeo’s 69th anniversary.By Nebraska Public Media

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Ricketts hosts Federal Issues Forum at Nebraska State Fair 1:18

2h ago1:18

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Sen. Pete Ricketts hosted a forum at the Nebraska State Fair on Monday. Alongside Congressman Adrian Smith and other state and federal agribusiness leaders, the group focused on agriculture, trade and government regulations. Ricketts said government overregulation from the Biden administration is hurting Nebraska agriculture producers and he encour…

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An interview with Nebraska’s new state climatologist 5:40

2h ago5:40

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Meteorologists and climatologists often have a tough job explaining climate change to the public. Now, a new person is leading Nebraska’s Climate Office. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson sat down with the state’s new climatologist to find out what she hopes to accomplish in her new role.By Nebraska Public Media

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Walz supporters remember his early years in rural Nebraska 5:12

2h ago5:12

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Minnesota Governor and Democratic Vice-Presidential Nominee Tim Walz spent the first half of his life in Nebraska, where he says he learned the value of hard work. While Walz was in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, Nebraska Public Media’s Brian Beach visited the places Walz once called home.…

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Crete couple travels feature 4:08

2h ago4:08

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A couple living in Crete are embarking on a unique journey to visit every community in the state. Nebraska Public Media’s Sarah Lawlor followed them to a town just west of Lincoln.By Nebraska Public Media

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Fremont High School starts the year with new skills labs 0:52

3h ago0:52

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Fremont High School starts the year with new skills labs to improve future employment opportunitiesBy Nebraska Public Media

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Senators pass slimmed-down tax bill to end special session 5:47

17d ago5:47

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The Nebraska Legislature finished its special session on property taxes Tuesday, giving final approval to a tax bill that was significantly smaller than what was originally proposed.By Nebraska Public Media

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Independent Dan Osborn submits petition for Nov. ballot 0:49

2h ago0:49

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Independent Dan Osborn submitted his petition to the Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen’s office aiming to get his name on the ballot for United States Senate. Osborn is running against incumbent Deb Fischer. The union leader and veteran said his campaign sent off about 12,000 unverified signatures to the Secretary of State Bob Evnen. Osborn sai…

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Gering high schoolers help build new preschool classrooms 3:34

22h ago3:34

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The high schoolers in the construction trades program at Gering Public Schools helped expand the preschool program in the district. The students spent the last year building four new preschool classrooms that will open this fall.By Nebraska Public Media

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Healing Ribbons New Director 0:46

2h ago0:46

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A Nebraska nonprofit for Indigenous women is expanding its reach.By Nebraska Public Media

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Fourth Osborn internal poll shows close race with Fischer 1:07

2h ago1:07

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A new internal poll from independent Dan Osborn’s campaign found his race with incumbent Republican Sen. Deb Fischer within the margin of error. The poll, conducted by YouGov between July 31 and August 12, showed Fischer with 43% and Osborn with 41% of 500 registered voters. Most national election forecasters continue to show both Nebraska Senate r…

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More than 5,000 people watched the first horse races in Columbus 0:54

3h ago0:54

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The horse racetrack at Harrah’s Columbus ran its first slate of races this weekend. About 5,500 people visited the race track over the course of three days in Columbus.By Nebraska Public Media

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A major CO2 pipeline through the Midwest cleared a big hurdle 3:45

9d ago3:45

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Iowa recently gave the greenlight for what could become the largest carbon capture and sequestration project in the world. But regulatory hurdles, lawsuits and questions remain there and in neighboring states.By Nebraska Public Media

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Senators advance property tax credits; consider bigger changes 5:42

24d ago5:42

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Nebraska lawmakers gave second-round approval to expanded property tax credits Friday and gave a preliminary nod to a constitutional amendment to make bigger changesBy Nebraska Public Media

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Demand for Thoroughbred race horses 5:23

4d ago5:23

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Nebraska is trying to catch-up with the demand for Thoroughbred race horses.By Nebraska Public Media

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Heat is likely killing more people in the Midwest 0:44

1h ago0:44

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Heat kills more people every year than any other climate-driven disaster. But experts say hot temperatures are likely causing even more deaths than official numbers show.By Nebraska Public Media

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Lawmakers divided over doing a little or trying something more 4:37

2h ago4:37

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Senators in the Nebraska Legislature wrestled with a scaled-down property tax relief proposal today/Thursday, divided between those who said something is better than nothing, and those who want to try and do something more.By Nebraska Public Media

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NDOT launches program to help with federal grant applications 1:13

2h ago1:13

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A program to make it easier for Nebraska communities to apply for federal transportation grants recently launched. Jodi Gibson with the Nebraska Department of Transportation said the Nebraska Infrastructure Hub was developed to help local and state agencies apply for money from the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act. The Hub includes a grant pa…

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Friday marks the first day of racing at Harrah's Columbus 0:57

2h ago0:57

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Horse racing returns to Columbus this weekend but at a brand new location. The race track at the recently opened Harrah’s Columbus casino will host its first racing days starting Friday.By Nebraska Public Media

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Legislature moves toward budget cuts 4:32

2h ago4:32

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The Nebraska Legislature moved toward advancing a series of budget cuts today/Wednesday, despite arguments they could hurt services and were not necessary.By Nebraska Public Media

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LPS sees success with no-phones, digital hall pass 0:40

9d ago0:40

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Lincoln Public Schools started its second school year with a no-phone policy. The district also expanded it's digital hall pass system. Officials say both are helping improve the classroom environment.By Nebraska Public Media

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Lincoln will add a second bilingual early childhood education 0:57

27d ago0:57

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Lincoln will open its second bilingual preschool and childcare location this fall.By Nebraska Public Media

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Legislature advances vastly scaled-back property tax bill 5:19

28m ago5:19

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The Nebraska Legislature gave first-round approval Tuesday to a vastly scaled-back proposal to relieve property taxes.By Nebraska Public Media

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NAPE appeals CIR decision on Pillen's executive order 1:07

3h ago1:07

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The Nebraska Association of Public Employees is appealing a labor court decision regarding remote work to the Nebraska Supreme Court. In July, the state labor court ruled that Governor Jim Pillen’s executive order requiring state employees to end most remote work arrangements without union bargaining was fully under his authority. Union executive d…

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Legislature tees up key property tax vote for Tuesday 1:50

28d ago1:50

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The Nebraska Legislature moved Monday toward a potentially crucial vote Tuesday on a plan to reduce property taxes.By Nebraska Public Media

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Community reacts to consolidation of two rural Catholic schools 5:33

28d ago5:33

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Two Catholic 7-12 schools in rural Nebraska consolidated. The Archdiocese of Omaha made the decision due to growing priest and teacher shortages. While some in the community support the merger, others are against, saying they are losing the long tradition of their mascot.By Nebraska Public Media

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FBI shares risks for farmers at Agriculture Threats Symposium 1:00

29d ago1:00

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At the FBI’s Agriculture Threats Symposium in Omaha Monday, Special Agent in Charge Gene Kowel outlined major cybersecurity risks. The bureau is worried about potential ransomware attacks from criminal groups and foreign adversaries which could shut down farming operations during harvest or planting seasons. Kowel said the security risk is growing …

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Gering’s Japanese Hall highlights little-known history 0:44

29d ago0:44

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Gering’s Japanese Hall highlights little-known history of Japanese Nebraskans and boosts local tourismBy Nebraska Public Media

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Inaugural Nebraska Justice Summit held in Omaha 1:00

1M ago1:00

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The inaugural Nebraska Summit on Justice and Disparities was held at Creighton University Friday. Prison reform activist and New York City councilman Doctor Yusef Salaam was the keynote speaker. The event focused on Nebraska’s criminal justice system, juvenile detention and equitable law enforcement.…

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Senators continue thrashing around on taxes 4:57

1M ago4:57

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The Nebraska Legislature spent another day thrashing around on taxes, before deciding to wait until next week to try againBy Nebraska Public Media

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Nebraska part of multi-state request for new EPA labeling rules 0:59

1M ago0:59

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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is joining 10 other states in requesting the EPA to require labeling rules for agricultural chemicals to be standardized nationwide. California previously enacted a rule mandating glyphosate, a common herbicide, to be labeled with a warning that the product could cause cancer, which Hilgers said makes the chem…

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Special session debate: should there even be a special session? 4:11

1M ago4:11

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Nebraska state senators expressed frustration with property tax proposals -- and with each other -- as they continued to slog through their special legislative session Wednesday.By Nebraska Public Media

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OPS buses 0:49

1M ago0:49

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Omaha Public Schools is gearing up for the academic year with new, alternatively-fueled buses.By Nebraska Public Media

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