Best Madison O Podcasts (2024)

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Madison solar energy project receives investment from USDA 1:06

3h ago1:06

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A two-megawatt solar energy facility is coming to Madison, Nebraska thanks to an investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The project was selected to receive a Powering Affordable Clean Energy program award, which pays for 40% of the project. Clare Sierawski with the USDA said the solar facility could spur economic development in Madison…

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Matt and Bob 7-16-24 Bob's Gift, New national Anthem and American Politics. 3:09:08

30m ago3:09:08

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Today the guys review a recent national anthem at the homerun derby. Then Bob surprises the fellas with a gift to congratulate the team on the top ratings in the city. Finally we try to stay friendly as we talk American Politics on Toxic Tuesday. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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Nebraska Public Media’s general manager prepares to retire 6:01

1h ago6:01

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Nebraska Public Media is searching the country for a new General Manager/CEO. Mark Leonard announced in December he is retiring after more than 10 years here. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson sat down with Mr. Leonard to talk about his career and the status of public media.By Nebraska Public Media

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The Brunt of Ballet | Heather Maloy of Terpsicorps 36:57

5h ago36:57

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Like most leaders in the arts, Heather Maloy spends far more time raising money, hunting for rehearsal spaces and recruiting dancers than she does immersed in the work she’s so committed to—cultivating the ideas and creating the dances that are the signature of her Asheville-based company, Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance. For 21 summers, Terpsicorps h…

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Matt and Bob 7-15-24 Einsten, Fast Food quiz and Weakened Weekend 2:56:32

42m ago2:56:32

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Today the guys avoid getting political and talk about Einstein the man. We then go head to head with an amazing quiz put in buy Chuy. The fellas talk calls as well about everyone's weekend. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob

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Tenaska Center receives $2.5 million in additional funding 1:07

17h ago1:07

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Omaha Performing Arts is receiving an additional 2.5 million dollars in funding from the state for the construction of a new building on its campus. Upon completion, the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement will include three rehearsal halls, classrooms and practice rooms, enabling the organization to offer new arts programs. The 108-million-dollar b…

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Wisconsin Badgers Season Preview Continues - X Factors, Win Probabilities, More Know Your Foe! 1:04:28

5h ago1:04:28

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Send us a Text Message. With the season inching closer, the boys continue previewing the Wisconsin Badgers season. What or who are X Factors on Luke Fickell's team? What makes the difference this season either positively or negatively? Know Your Foe series continues with South Dakota..and that means Alabama Crimson Tide is on the horizon for next w…

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Wisconsin Badgers Free For All Friday - Listener Questions Live Show! 46:32

15h ago46:32

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Send us a Text Message. Rajeev and Justin are back for a Free for all Friday where the guys will take live listener questions and talk about anything that comes up! It's Friday, no agenda, just Badger talk!By Rajeev Chhabra and Justin Julka

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Tornado relief feature 4:25

3d ago4:25

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A Blair family is still waiting to hear what options they have after their home was leveled in an April tornado. Over two months later, most recovery organizations have moved on. Nebraska Public Media’s Sarah Lawlor tells us how the community is moving forward and what organizations are still helping out.…

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Nebraska researchers working on national opioid awareness campai 1:10

19h ago1:10

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Nebraska researchers are looking into how online content creators are promoting opioid awareness. They plan to use their findings to create a national health communication campaign.By Nebraska Public Media

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Matt and Bob 7-12-24 Easy Phone Friday, Contact Labor and National Austin Brands 3:13:12

23h ago3:13:12

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Today the guys experiment with a Free Phone Friday and hope for the best. Matt also tells a story about a real man he hired for a task. We also ask ourselves and the audience, "What Austin brand could make it Nationally?" Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Omaha organization launches contraception vending machines 0:57

1d ago0:57

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Women’s Fund of Omaha sells emergency contraception and pregnancy tests via vending machineBy Nebraska Public Media

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Midwest Newsroom: Why states struggle to house foster girls 4:38

1d ago4:38

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Children in the foster care system with severe behavioral health issues and trauma are often treated in group homes that specialize in individualized care. In at least two states, there is space at these centers for boys but not for girls.By Nebraska Public Media

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Matt and Bob 7-11-24 Boats, Dave Mead and Office Olympics 2:43:57

2d ago2:43:57

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Today the guys discuss why they don't have a boat. Our friend Dave Mead pops in to talk about Rambler. Then Our sweet Office manager Asst. Sarah Huerta tells us about the events in our upcoming Office Olympics Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Peaches are bountiful again after last year's poor crop 0:48

2d ago0:48

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The peach crop across the U.S. is much better this summer than it was last year when cold temperatures affected crops in Georgia and South Carolina. Yet in southern Illinois, while some orchards are getting a bumper crop, others are having yet another year of low production.By Nebraska Public Media

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Santee receive priority from state for clean water project 1:17

2d ago1:17

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After five years under a no-drink order from the EPA, the Santee Sioux Nation in northern Nebraska is one step closer to getting clean water infrastructure. A bill passed in the Nebraska Legislature this spring prioritizes money in the Water Sustainability Fund to go toward infrastructure projects in areas under a no-drink order.…

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Nebraskans ready to up the ante on betting for the Olympics? 4:32

3d ago4:32

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Sports bettors in Nebraska will be able to wager on the Olympics for the first time since gambling was legalized almost four years ago. Handball, surfing, field hockey and proposition bets like which country will win the most medals are open season for wagering. But one economics professor says some revenues will leave Nebraska during the 2024 Pari…

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Matt and Bob 7-10-24 Manny's Cans, Dating an Idiot and Celeb Status 3:11:43

3d ago3:11:43

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Today Manny updates us with his Gas can sales. The guys then take calls from listeners on when they knew they were dating an idiot. Then we discuss a variety of celebrities that have issues in public. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Telling it Like it is | Storyteller Carolina Quiroga 33:46

4d ago33:46

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Carolina Quiroga moved to Asheville only about a year ago, but she’s already a distinctive storyteller here, blending folk tales and her own experiences from her native Colombia with newer stories born from observations of her newly adopted home. On July 11, she begins a residency of three weekly performances at Story Parlor in West Asheville. Toda…

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Matt and Bob 7-9-24 Sleeping Naked, Drive Cool and Firework Fatalities 3:05:33

4d ago3:05:33

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Today the guys talk about the benefits of sleeping in the nude. Bob also starts a new Austin Campaign for drivers. Then we discuss the horrors of the Fourth of July. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob

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A summer food assistance program for kids started this year 3:46

4d ago3:46

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s SUN Bucks doles out $40 per month over the summer for each eligible child. This is the first year for the program, and it's expected to reach about 21 million kids. Yet 13 states, including Oklahoma and Iowa, turned down the funding.By Nebraska Public Media

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Pillen no longer leading trade mission to Indonesia 1:06

4d ago1:06

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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen will no longer be going on a trade mission to Indonesia this month. Instead, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly will lead the 12-day mission, while Pillen prepares for a special session on property taxes. Pillen has yet to release a written tax plan and says there is still work to do to get consensus, though he is optimistic…

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Here’s an update on the Crete shooting of a Hispanic family 1:12

5d ago1:12

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Seven people were shot in Crete last week in what is being investigated as a hate crime. The Hispanic family all survived. Now statewide groups are coming together to make sure the incident doesn’t happen again.By Nebraska Public Media

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NU chief financial officer discusses almost $1.1 billion budget 19:07

5d ago19:07

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The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the almost $1.1 billion budget for NU near the end of June. Chris Kabourek, chief financial officer for the university and the recent interim president, spoke with Nebraska Public Media’s Jolie Peal about the reductions and investments laid out in the budget for this fiscal year.…

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Matt and Bob 7-8-24 The Millionaire Come Back, The Trip and Danny Trejo 3:06:32

5d ago3:06:32

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Today the guys talk about a new documentary Chuy has found about an "Austin" millionaire. We also go in depth with Randy and the show trip we will finally be participating in this summer. Then when is too old to fight? Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Director of Nebraska Department of Corrections discusses prison 5:55

5d ago5:55

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Rob Jeffreys discusses the impact a new prison may have on the department, and the current state of corrections.By Nebraska Public Media

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Nebraska lagging behind in distributing EV charging grant funds 1:26

5d ago1:26

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Nearly two years after Nebraska received more than 30 million dollars in federal grant funding to build electric vehicle charging stations, none of that money has been dispersed. Ryan McKinnon with the electric vehicle advocacy group Charge Ahead Partnership said Nebraska is one of around 15 other states that has not yet opened up the grant applica…

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Passing the Torch | New Asheville Fire Chief Michael Cayse 32:02

6d ago32:02

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Michael Cayse has only been Asheville’s Fire Chief since the start of the year, but he came here with more than three decades of experience in Cincinnati and, as part of that, working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Asheville firefighters received a pay raise in the new fiscal year budget of nearly 9 percent, but that still puts them …

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Wisconsin Badgers 2025 Class Grades! Know Your Foe Kicks off with Western Michigan! 1:07:26

6d ago1:07:26

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Send us a Text Message. Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers football team have got quite the recruiting class going for 2025! The boys are back together and will grade the class BY POSITION. Also, who will have the singular biggest impact from this group of potential stars including Hardy Watts, Mason Posa, Logan Powell, Jaimier Scott, and so ma…

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Medical Marijuana backers hope to earn place on fall ballot 0:24

10d ago0:24

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Organizers of the petition drive supporting medical marijuana in Nebraska "feel really good" about the number of signatures they turned over to the Secretary of State. They had collected over 114,000 signatures on each of the two petitions necessary to change state law. The petitions must be verified to ensure that all are from voters registered in…

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Matt and Bob 7-3-24 Exoskeleton, Around the World and Del Valle Foodies. 3:09:06

10d ago3:09:06

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Today Bob talks tech as we discuss the new exoskeleton and explore the possibilities. Bob also teaches us how he goes around the world. We also take calls for our AMA. We end with some hot food recommendations from del valle and Port A! Happy Fourth!!! Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Republic or Democracy with Dr. Casey Burgat 30:51

10d ago30:51

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This July 4th, 2024 episode explores the history between "democracy" and "republic" in America's government. George Washington University Assistant Professor Dr. Casey Burgat discusses how these concepts were understood at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 and how they complement each other. Recorded at James Madison's Montpelier, the conversat…

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Missouri River flood impacts southeast Nebraska 1:27

11d ago1:27

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Water has begun receding along most of Nebraska’s eastern border, but the flood is peaking in Rulo in the state’s southeast corner. Further north, Nebraska City is past the worst of the flooding. However, Jim Terrell with the Missouri River Basin Forecast Center said the water has risen back into a moderate flood stage after several inches of rainf…

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Two more weeks for Support Our Schools petition 0:46

12d ago0:46

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Support Our Schools Nebraska has two more weeks to collect signatures for its referendum aiming to repeal a law giving $10 million to the State Treasurer for private and religious school scholarships. This is different from the deadline for most other petitions, which was Wednesday, July 3.By Nebraska Public Media

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Matt and Bob 7-2-24 The Guy Game, Being Single and Official Acts 3:08:50

11d ago3:08:50

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Matt brings up some of his old controversial work. We then discuss Sean Penn's interview about being single. The guys also get into the recent Supreme court ruling. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob

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Hardy Watts Commits to the Wisconsin Badgers! AJ Blazek and Luke Fickell with Another Massive Win! 32:24

12d ago32:24

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Send us a Text Message. Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers recruiting keep the train moving! Hardy Watts, a top Offensive Line prospect commits to Madison! What does this mean for the class and how huge of a win is this? What has AJ Blazek done since he arrived and how good can the O line be in the future? PLUS, the Badgers also land a special …

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Burt County farmers impacted by Missouri River flooding 1:26

12d ago1:26

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Randy Olson's farmland was buried beneath several feet of murky water. By Friday afternoon, the water had receded a few feet from its peak, leaving behind a swamp of rotting corn, soybeans and other debris in its wake.By Nebraska Public Media

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Nebraska National Guard could be used in immigration crackdown 4:56

12d ago4:56

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Former President Donald Trump has proposed using National Guard troops to help arrest and deport people living in the country illegally.By Nebraska Public Media

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Matt and Bob 7-1-24 Chuy's Back, Arizona Iced Tea and Locked Up 2:55:21

12d ago2:55:21

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Today the guys welcome back chuy. Chuy then describes his run in with the police yesterday. They also discuss inflation after a clip from the Arizona Iced Tea owner surfaces. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob

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A ‘silver tsunami’ is hitting rural America 4:10

12d ago4:10

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Many small businesses owners are planning on retiring soon, but finding buyers to keep the businesses going can be a challenge, especially in rural areas.By Nebraska Public Media

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Matt and Bob 6-27-24 2:59:41

15d ago2:59:41

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Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob

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Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans turns in signatures for November 1:24

16d ago1:24

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A group campaigning for paid sick leave for Nebraskans announced Thursday it has collected 138,000 signatures through its petition drive, which would be enough to put the issue on the ballot in November. If passed, the initiative would require businesses in Nebraska to offer at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours an employee worked…

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Midwest Newsroom-Can manufactured homes solve the housing crisis 4:22

16d ago4:22

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The federal government says new safety standards and building materials mean home buyers priced out of site-built houses have viable options. As storms become stronger and more frequent, experts are tempering expectations.By Nebraska Public Media

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Matt and Bob 6-26-24 2:55:15

17d ago2:55:15

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Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob

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Eastern Nebraska braces for Missouri River flood crest 1:18

17d ago1:18

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Floodwaters continue to rise in Omaha and Bellevue as the Missouri River crest flows southward this week. The NRD has closed slide gates and culverts that empty into rivers and installed a flood wall barrier along railroad tracks in Bellevue. Winkler says water levels should begin to subside by Sunday.…

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates devote full-time work t 1:00

17d ago1:00

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When Grace Clausen was diagnosed with dyslexia 10 years ago, there weren’t many resources available to her.By Nebraska Public Media

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Fremont Spanish businesses & students 4:12

17d ago4:12

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Despite a controversial ordinance, some Fremont residents are working to ensure their community embraces its diversityBy Nebraska Public Media

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Hear Here | Detective Blind in performance and conversation 41:29

18d ago41:29

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Who says rock music is dying out? A trio of sisters from Asheville are doing their part to bring rock to a new generation. Detective Blind takes the spotlight in the second episode of The Overlook drawn from our May 28 evening of Hear Here, a performance and podcasting series co-presented with Citizen Vinyl. The series is designed to elevate conver…

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