Best Nebraska Public Media Podcasts (2024)

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U.S. Senate passes bill returning land to Winnebago Tribe 1:06

1h ago1:06

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The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill to transfer land along the Missouri River in Iowa back to the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. The Winnebago Land Transfer Act returns 16-hundred acres to the tribe after it was seized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1970s for a proposed recreation project. Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer, who introduce…

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U.S. Senate passes bill returning land to Winnebago Tribe 1:06

8h ago1:06

1:06

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill to transfer land along the Missouri River in Iowa back to the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. The Winnebago Land Transfer Act returns 16-hundred acres to the tribe after it was seized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1970s for a proposed recreation project. Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer, who introduce…

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Roswell Invaders Host Family and Super Fans George & Patty Swenson Join Us! 33:58

10h ago33:58

33:58

Send us a Text Message. Evan and I had the pleasure of chatting with George & Patty Swenson this week. George and Patty are two of Roswell's biggest fans and have been hosting players for many years. They've got some great stories about their experiences in baseball, not to mention their years acting as General Manager for the club. Join us as we c…

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State of Nebraska launches economic development initiative 0:55

2h ago0:55

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More than 100 business leaders from across southeast Nebraska met at Southeast Community College on Friday to brainstorm ideas for regional economic development projects. The meeting represents the launch of the “6 regions, One Nebraska” initiative in the southeast part of the state. Similar meetings are taking place in the other five community col…

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State of Nebraska launches economic development initiative 0:55

5h ago0:55

0:55

More than 100 business leaders from across southeast Nebraska met at Southeast Community College on Friday to brainstorm ideas for regional economic development projects. The meeting represents the launch of the “6 regions, One Nebraska” initiative in the southeast part of the state. Similar meetings are taking place in the other five community col…

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Immigrant Workforce Summit 1:02

3d ago1:02

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This inaugural summit will focus on how employers can create more inclusive workplaces.By Nebraska Public Media

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Immigrant Workforce Summit 1:02

3d ago1:02

1:02

This inaugural summit will focus on how employers can create more inclusive workplaces.By Nebraska Public Media

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Gallery 9, Keen's "Turtle Island," Flatwater Shakespeare & more! 1:03:10

7h ago1:03:10

1:03:10

On the June 21 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Gallery Nine's "Things We Love;" Taylor Keen's new book; Flatwater Shakespeare's “Love’s Labor’s Lost;" Fort Cody Summer Music Series 2024; The Lark's new Executive Director Mickayla VanNatter; and LUX Center for the Arts and Constellation Studios "Surfac…

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NU Board of Regents approve tuition increase 1:54

1d ago1:54

1:54

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the budget for the upcoming year and approved Dr. Jeffrey Gold’s contract for university president on Thursday. The budget includes $11.5 million in spending cuts, a tuition increase at all four campuses and additional investment into the new Presidential Scholars program.…

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NU Board of Regents approve tuition increase 1:54

5h ago1:54

1:54

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the budget for the upcoming year and approved Dr. Jeffrey Gold’s contract for university president on Thursday. The budget includes $11.5 million in spending cuts, a tuition increase at all four campuses and additional investment into the new Presidential Scholars program.…

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Extra: Blue Cat, Greenblatt & Seay and Jim Salestrom 26:24

1d ago26:24

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The next Friday LIVE Extra podcast looks at Blue Cat Gallery & Studio's two art exhibits and some Greenblatt & Seay events. Also, another musical tribute to the late Jim Salestrom.By Nebraska Public Media

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SBA opens disaster loan outreach center in Blair 1:35

18h ago1:35

1:35

Residents of Douglas and Washington Counties are eligible for business physical disaster loans and home disaster loans to replace damaged property. Nebraskans from Burt, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington Counties qualify for economic injury disaster loans which help small businesses meet financial obligations impacted by the April stor…

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SBA opens disaster loan outreach center in Blair 1:35

17h ago1:35

1:35

Residents of Douglas and Washington Counties are eligible for business physical disaster loans and home disaster loans to replace damaged property. Nebraskans from Burt, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington Counties qualify for economic injury disaster loans which help small businesses meet financial obligations impacted by the April stor…

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Intersection of Juneteenth and Pride Month 4:22

19h ago4:22

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June commemorates events in two historically marginalized groups: those in the LGBTQ plus community for pride month as well as Black communities for Juneteenth. Nebraska Public Media’s Kassidy Arena spoke with someone very involved in both celebrations.By Nebraska Public Media

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Intersection of Juneteenth and Pride Month 4:22

19h ago4:22

4:22

June commemorates events in two historically marginalized groups: those in the LGBTQ plus community for pride month as well as Black communities for Juneteenth. Nebraska Public Media’s Kassidy Arena spoke with someone very involved in both celebrations.By Nebraska Public Media

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“Dancing with the Octopus" by Debora Harding 9:58

1d ago9:58

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In the winter of 1978, 14-year old Debora Harding was abducted from an Omaha church parking lot at knife point. “Dancing with the Octopus: A Memoir of a Crime” is her account of the assault and ransom. It’s this year's "One Book - One Nebraska” selection.By Nebraska Public Media

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Bacon amendments included in U.S. House NDAA 1:27

2d ago1:27

1:27

The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025 passed in the U.S. House Friday. Nebraska Representative Don Bacon served as the chairman of the quality-of-life subcommittee and helped draft 21 amendments that were put in the bill. Bacon says the cornerstone of the legislation is a 19% pay raise for junior enlisted troops, which Bacon s…

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Bacon amendments included in U.S. House NDAA 1:27

2d ago1:27

1:27

The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025 passed in the U.S. House Friday. Nebraska Representative Don Bacon served as the chairman of the quality-of-life subcommittee and helped draft 21 amendments that were put in the bill. Bacon says the cornerstone of the legislation is a 19% pay raise for junior enlisted troops, which Bacon s…

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Families not confident in new developmental disabilities plan 4:59

3d ago4:59

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The Scarborough’s are one of several Nebraska families concerned about Gov. Jim Pillen’s promise to eliminate an extensive waitlist for intellectual and developmental disability services. Those services include group homes, day programs, respite care, occupational therapy, and more. None are covered by Medicaid.…

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U.S. Senate passes bill returning land to Winnebago Tribe 1:06

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U.S. Senate passes bill returning land to Winnebago Tribe 1:06

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Roswell Invaders Host Family and Super Fans George & Patty Swenson Join Us! 33:58

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State of Nebraska launches economic development initiative 0:55

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State of Nebraska launches economic development initiative 0:55

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Immigrant Workforce Summit 1:02

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Immigrant Workforce Summit 1:02

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Gallery 9, Keen's "Turtle Island," Flatwater Shakespeare & more! 1:03:10

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NU Board of Regents approve tuition increase 1:54

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NU Board of Regents approve tuition increase 1:54

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Extra: Blue Cat, Greenblatt & Seay and Jim Salestrom 26:24

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SBA opens disaster loan outreach center in Blair 1:35

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SBA opens disaster loan outreach center in Blair 1:35

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Intersection of Juneteenth and Pride Month 4:22

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Intersection of Juneteenth and Pride Month 4:22

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“Dancing with the Octopus" by Debora Harding 9:58

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Bacon amendments included in U.S. House NDAA 1:27

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Bacon amendments included in U.S. House NDAA 1:27

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Families not confident in new developmental disabilities plan 4:59

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