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Startup CFO is a digital first, peer to peer group where finance people working in disruptive tech come together and advise on certain topics, ask questions and grow their peer network. This podcast was designed to cover topics that add value to CFOs and senior finance professionals. We invite industry leaders to cover technical and non-technical topics to help finance professionals grow professionally and personally. As the group has been around for 10 years, we know the ins and outs of bui ...
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Even with equity markets soaring, the only two mutual funds categories seeing positive flows over the past 5 years have been multi-sector bonds and money markets, which begs the question, what has happened to investors’ appetite for risk? Donna and Nathan discuss the forces driving this phenomenon, and whether the Fed’s rate policy pivot may turn t…
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Midwest Newsroom: Nebraska troops aid in Operation Lone Star
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After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launched Operation Lone Star in 2021, the governors of Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska answered his call to tackle crime and illegal immigration along the state’s border with Mexico. Their efforts are failing, critics say.By Nebraska Public Media
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Harris supporters worry Trump could overturn Affordable Care Act
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Supporters of Kamala Harris spoke in Omaha Thursday about their fear that former President Donald Trump would repeal the Affordable Care Act if elected. During the September presidential debate, Trump said he was going to replace the the legislation, but didn’t offer specifics about an alternative plan. Nebraska State Sen. Jen Day, a registered Dem…
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Bennington teacher announced as 2025 Teacher of the Year
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Bennington middle school teacher will be the 2025 Teacher of the Year. Nebraska Education Commissioner Brian Maher surprised her with the honor on Thursday.By Nebraska Public Media
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The Nebraska Cornhusker football squad opens Big Ten play against Illinois Friday. This will also be the 400th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium and one of the most important games in recent memory.By Nebraska Public Media
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Ricketts calls for investigation into U.S. Secret Service
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Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts is calling for an investigation into the U.S. Secret Service following the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Ricketts said the public should be confident that all presidential nominees will be protected equally. He also said Democrats need to "stop the violent rhetoric they’ve used against…
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Commercial chicken farmers literally bet the farm, spending millions of dollars on land and enormous chicken houses to raise birds they never own — putting their livelihoods in the hands of a single company that is both their supplier and sole buyer. When Tyson closed a processing plant in southeast Missouri, some farmers facing bankruptcy decided …
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Even as the tropical-tasting fruit gains popularity through farmer's markets and festivals, the pawpaw faces big hurdles to reaching a mass market.By Nebraska Public Media
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If you are one of the millions of Americans who doesn’t have a will, trust, or other estate planning tool in place, your assets are left at the mercy of the laws of the state in which you live, which can lead to unintended costs, headaches, and conflicts for your loved ones. On this Best of MoneyTalk episode, we revisit a conversation with estate p…
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NU chief financial officer Chris Kabourek resigns
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University of Nebraska chief financial officer Chris Kabourek is resigning effective at the end of September. Kabourek has worked in the NU system for 27 years. He submitted his resignation in a letter to NU President Jeffrey Gold on Monday.By Nebraska Public Media
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Refugee and immigrant support organization changes its name
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The organization formerly known as the Immigrant Legal Center plus Refugee Empowerment Center has a new name.By Nebraska Public Media
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Republican First District Congressman Mike Flood and Democratic challenger Carol Blood met in debate Sunday.By Nebraska Public Media
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Two newspaper owners keeping news alive in their communities
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Several community newspapers across Nebraska are the only sources covering local news. Here's how two such owners are keeping news alive in their towns.By Nebraska Public Media
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The trial for a Nebraska man accused of killing four of his neighbors in the village of Laurel got underway in Dakota County Thursday. Defendant Jason Jones did not appear in court. Prosecuting attorney Corey O’Brien said the state has plans to show the jury more than 1,000 pieces of evidence, including photos, videos and physical objects incrimina…
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Nebraska State Historical Society under investigation
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Nebraska Public Media News has learned that the State Ombudsman’s Office is investigating the Nebraska State Historical Society.By Nebraska Public Media
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IRAs are a great tool for saving for retirement, but they do have their limits, and for those looking to boost their retirement savings or who don’t qualify to contribute to a Roth, there is a variety of after-tax options that you could consider. Nathan takes a question from one of our listeners to discuss strategies for saving in non-retirement ac…
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Harris-Trump debate not the only red-blue rivalry Tuesday night
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Tuesday night is the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in Philadelphia. In Lincoln, Nebraska, there’s a very different kind of red-versus-blue contest happening. It’s on the volleyball court.By Nebraska Public Media
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Some Lincoln workers are still working toward tornado recovery
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When destructive tornadoes hit Lincoln and other cities in eastern Nebraska a few months ago, it changed peoples’ lives. One manufacturing plant was entirely decimated. Here’s what happened to those who lost their jobs.By Nebraska Public Media
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Jury selection begins in Jason Jones murder trial
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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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During presidential elections, both sides of the aisle like to emphasize their candidate’s positive potential for the stock market, but what does the data tell us? Donna and Nathan run through each political party’s record on market performance when in control of the Whitehouse. Also on MoneyTalk, retirement healthcare costs, and Stock Trivia: Two …
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Pillen defends Cunningham-Swanson Library Commission appointment
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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
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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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When the Nasdaq was founded back in 1971, it was a niche stock exchange providing liquidity for small cap stocks that the NYSE didn’t want to cover, but today it has become the country’s most actively traded stock exchange and the preferred platform for the tech industry. On our MoneyTalk Moment in Financial History, Nathan and Steve tell the story…
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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
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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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Since the pandemic, the US has seen a spike in the number of new small business start ups, and although this sounds like good news for the economy, we’ve also experienced a decline in the number of workers being employed by these small businesses. Donna and Nathan discuss what a larger, leaner business landscape means for the overall economy. Also …
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Ninth NU president discusses investiture, back-to-school
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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Taxes tend to be a leading decision maker for voters, and with both sides of the divide stirring up disinformation about the opposition’s tax policies this election season, many are left unclear about the true fiscal agendas at play. Donna and Nathan walk us through the details of some of the more consequential tax proposals circulating during duri…
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When leaving a job, many people choose to roll over their existing 401(k) to an IRA, but what you may not know is that there can be benefits to leaving your money where it is. Donna takes us through some of the considerations when deciding what to do with your old 401(k). Also on MoneyTalk, how to determine if you need long-term care insurance, and…
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Tax credits aim to help child care financial burdens
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Americans are always seeking opportunities to save on their taxes, and with healthcare costs for retirees continuing to rise, medical expenses are an often untapped area for tax savings. Donna and Nathan discuss how to identify which medical expenses are deductible, and which are not. Also on MoneyTalk, questions you should ask your financial advis…
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An interview with Nebraska’s new state climatologist
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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
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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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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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The Department of Labor is embroiled in a legal dispute with the insurance industry over legislation aimed at protecting consumers from inappropriate annuity sales practices. Donna and Nathan discuss both sides of the debate and explain why they believe the case against annuities may be being oversold. Also on MoneyTalk, who should be working with …
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Fremont High School starts the year with new skills labs
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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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Social Security is a core component of most Americans’ retirement plans, but it may surprise you to hear that it was highly controversial when initially proposed, and to get it passed Congress had to include complex provisions which still exist to this day. Donna and Nathan discuss the intricacies of the Social Security system, and the reasons why …
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Senators pass slimmed-down tax bill to end special session
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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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