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  • September 24 · 13 min

    Wait Wait... Don’t Tell NE!

    NPR Presents Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! is tonight at 7:30 PM at The Orpheum Theater. ALSO… * Sarpy County residents voice concerns over tax increases at public hearing - from KMTV * ‘My other kids wouldn’t have a father’: Council Bluffs teen honored for saving dad - from KETV * Fremont City Council to vote on accepting non-accredited diplomas - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • September 23 · 19 min

    Eric Gautschi on the Hustle Entrepreneurship Conference: Shazam founder, Liquid Death brand team & Jordan the Ninja

    Eric Gautschi is a Filmmaker, Entrepreneur and Creative Leader at Match/Cut Productions and is also Co-Founder of the Hustle Conference. For more information on the Hustle Conference - coming Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at the Heider College of Business at Creighton University, click here. For tickets, click here. ALSO… * One person critically injured in Tuesday morning shooting - from KETV * Clarkson College unveils $15 million campus upgrade to support future healthcare workers - from KMTV * Data center opposition is growing, with Nebraskans crossing party lines in protest - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • September 22 · 14 min

    The State of The State’s Economic Development Department Development Index

    “Staffers at Nebraska economic development agency express low confidence in its leaders,” reports Nebraska Examiner ALSO… * Advocates ask Nebraska lawmakers to limit use of restraints on youths - from Lincoln Journal Star * Omaha police search for shoplifting suspect with history of theft - from KETV * Omaha Public Schools board approves 2026-27 budget with 7% property tax levy increase - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • September 21 · 19 min

    CODA: Jaida Bentley on pattern recognition, birds, Quentin Tarantino & receiving telepathic messages

    Jaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For Part II, click here. For Part III: click here. To listen to the series on Greg Ablett that’s discussed: Part One. Two. Three. Four. ALSO… * Council Bluffs standoff ends with suspect in custody for violation of protection order - from Omaha World-Herald * Arbor Day farm kicks off Applejack Festival - from KETV * Fremont family to sell 350-car antique Chevy collection after nearby land sold to housing developer - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • September 18 · 19 min

    PART III: Jaida Bentley on unified consciousness + our society’s accumulation of programming, misinformation & psyops

    Jaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For Part II, click here. ALSO… * ISIS-K member gets 20 years in attack that killed U.S. Marine Cpl. Daegan Page - from KETV * Omaha woman to be sentenced in elderly woman’s starvation death - from Omaha World-Herald * Heartland Plein Air Festival brings outdoor painting to Omaha and Ralston’s creative districts - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • September 17 · 17 min

    CODA: Deji Adesola & Scott Henderson on life-changing, wealth-creating exits & turning setbacks into comebacks

    Deji Adesola is Co-Founder & CTO of Immigify. Scott Henderson is Managing Principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For Part II, click here. To register for the NMotion Showcase that’s discussed, click here. To listen to Scott’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type his name into the magnifying glass icon on the upper right of the screen. ALSO… * Omaha businesses feel pressure as Fed raises interest rates - from WOWT * Omaha and Elkhorn school districts propose levy increases - from KETV * Gretna renews Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office policing contract for 3 more years - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • September 16 · 20 min

    PART II: Jaida Bentley on guiding people into the unconscious expression of their memory

    Jaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To listen to the series on Greg Ablett that’s discussed: Part One. Two. Three. Four. ALSO… * Judge rules animals seized from Elkhorn residence now property of Nebraska Humane Society - from KETV * Professor will speak about educator’s time in Iran during talks at UNO, UNL - from Omaha World-Herald * ‘I can hear them all day’: Amazon Prime Air drones draw noise complaints from Sarpy County residents - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • September 15 · 18 min

    PART II: Deji Adesola & Scott Henderson on Second-Generation Entrepreneurs, The Naive Ambition Era & The American Dream

    Deji Adesola is Co-Founder & CTO of Immigify. Scott Henderson is Managing Principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To listen to Scott’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type his name into the magnifying glass icon on the upper right of the screen. ALSO… * Homeland Security boss visits Omaha, talks tough on immigration, touts disaster response strides - from Nebraska Examiner * Council Bluffs casino hotel to add first Omaha metro Shake Shack - from KETV * Bees at Vala’s Orchard given second life at Ashland farm - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • September 14 · 19 min

    Jaida Bentley on shamanic sickness, spiritual frequencies, soul paths & demonic poltergeist mountainous under-energies

    Jaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman. ALSO… * Omaha’s latest homicide arrest leaves only 1 of 10 cases unsolved - from Omaha World-Herald * $10M Omaha residential facility for combat-maimed vets aims to heal wounds medicine can’t - from Nebraska Examiner * Local volunteers help construct playground for Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • September 11 · 17 min

    PART II: Josh Sabey on honoring the World Trade Center footprints, relationality at Ground Zero & Daniel Libeskind

    Josh Sabey is the co-founder of Matters Media & the acclaimed filmmaker behind American Tragedy, The Basement Talks, Blue Baby and 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero. To watch 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero on Amazon Prime Video, click here. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To check out Blue Baby on Amazon Prime Video, click here. To listen to Josh’s first appearance on OMAPOD on the premiere of Blue Baby & his experience filming at Boys Town: click here for part one and here for part two. To listen to Josh’s second appearance on The Basement Talks & American Tragedy: click here for part one and here for part two. For more information and tickets to see Josh screen the film in Manhattan at Firehouse: DCTV’s Cinema for Documentary Film, today - September 11, 2026 - click here. ALSO… * Omaha proposes $700,000 deal to buy, demolish Blackstone building where wall collapsed - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha inmate accused of sexually assaulting a prison staffer appears in court - from KETV * Omaha organizations to host fundraiser for Nepal flood victims - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • September 10 · 25 min

    Josh Sabey on ‘9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero’

    Josh Sabey is the co-founder of Matters Media & the acclaimed filmmaker behind American Tragedy, The Basement Talks, Blue Baby and 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero. To rent or buy 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero on Amazon Prime Video, click here. To check out Blue Baby on Amazon Prime Video, click here. To listen to Josh’s first appearance on OMAPOD on the premiere of Blue Baby & his experience filming at Boys Town: click here for part one and here for part two. To listen to Josh’s second appearance on The Basement Talks & American Tragedy: click here for part one and here for part two. For more information and to register to see Josh screen the film at the Brooklyn Public Library: Central Library, Dweck Center, tonight - September 10, 2026 - click here. For more information and tickets to see Josh screen the film in Manhattan at Firehouse: DCTV’s Cinema for Documentary Film, tomorrow - September 11, 2026 - click here. ALSO… * Jury selection underway in trial for woman accused of murdering two men in Douglas County - from KETV * Omaha dedicates statue honoring Rev. Livingston Wills, the ‘Broom Man’ - from WOWT * Old Market business owner frustrated after plants vandalized 5 times in 6 weeks outside Centi - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • September 9 · 20 min

    Deji Adesola & Scott Henderson on the creation of Immigify; navigating immigration & building aspirational A.I. companies in Nebraska

    Deji Adesola is Co-Founder & CTO of Immigify. Scott Henderson is Managing Principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor. To listen to Scott’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type his name into the magnifying glass icon on the upper right of the screen. ALSO… * Powell says she won’t cut Social Security or Medicare; Harding says he’s better for them - from Omaha World-Herald * Most Nebraska GOP officeholders, candidates skip midterm convention - from Nebraska Examiner * What makes a trivia pro? A lot more than knowledge, UNO cognitive psychologist says - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • September 8 · 20 min

    PART II: Dr. Jeremy Hosein on UNMC, Clarkson, Project Health, ascendant women’s sports, the White House Fellowship & grueling neurosurgery

    Dr. Jeremy Hosein is a neurosurgeon, White House Fellow and former Student Regent. He’s also a candidate in District 1 for the Nebraska State Board of Regents. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For more information on Dr. Hosein’s campaign, click here. ALSO… * Omaha police say early morning shooting critically injures one man - from KETV * Identity of Omaha man who died during standoff released - from Omaha World-Herald * Nebraska Supreme Court upholds validity of state medical cannabis laws - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • September 4 · 19 min

    PART II: Jasmin McGinnis & Tamio Stehrenberger on vulnerability, setbacks, synergy, pride & putting your ideas on the line

    Jasmin McGinnis is the CEO of Cup of Coa. Tamio Stehrenberger is CEO of Enzo Clean. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. ALSO… * Old Market president seeks answers to recent uptick in violence - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha community remembers barber Clyde ‘Youngblood’ Deshazer - from KETV * Clair Community Garden rebuilds with community support after summer vandalism - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • September 3 · 19 min

    Jasmin McGinnis (Cup of Coa) & Tamio Stehrenberger (Enzo Clean) on accessible luxury, venture capital, representation in the coffee space & passion vs. positive identifiers

    Jasmin McGinnis is the CEO of Cup of Coa. Tamio Stehrenberger is CEO of Enzo Clean. ALSO… * Public invited to burial of recently identified WWII soldier from Council Bluffs - from Omaha World-Herald * Two west Omaha cottage bakers say HOA ordered them to close their neighborhood cake pop stands - from KMTV * Omaha CEO works on goal to complete 60 5K events this year - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • September 2 · 19 min

    PART II: Lauren Vana & Tony Bonacci on upcoming projects, ‘Cry Night’ response & professional laughers

    Lauren Vana is a stand-up comedian, improviser, actor, writer and director. Tony Bonacci is a director, producer, photographer and cinematographer. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To watch Lauren Vana’s No Coast Comedy Club Comedy Special from Burn This Records that’s discussed, click here. To watch all the available No Coast Comedy Club segments, click here. For more information about Burn This Records, click here. To listen to Lauren & Tony on OMAPOD talking about their Cry Night short that’s referenced, click here. To watch Cry Night - click here. To check out The Headliner on Tubi, click here. For Amazon Prime Video, click here. To listen to Tony Bonacci’s previous OMAPOD appearance: Part one on his feature film, The Headliner, here… Part two on Omaha’s film scene and working with bands, here. ALSO… * Omaha proposes first recommendations to link TIF to affordable housing growth - from Omaha World-Herald * Man sentenced for putting objects in road to cause crashes recently arrested for burglary - from KETV * Omaha City Council hears public comment on school resource officer agreements with four local districts - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • September 1 · 19 min

    Dr. Jeremy Hosein on running for Regent; reseating, recruiting, A.I. + N.I.L. for academics

    Dr. Jeremy Hosein is a neurosurgeon, White House Fellow and former Student Regent. He’s also a candidate in District 1 for the Nebraska State Board of Regents. For more information on Dr. Hosein’s campaign, click here. ALSO… * Man in custody after Old Market shooting critically injured a 21-year-old in Omaha, police say - from KETV * Key route to Omaha’ Eppley Airfield closed for water plant improvements - from Omaha World-Herald * Mom pushes for water safety with free life jacket lending partnership after son’s death - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • August 31 · 19 min

    Lauren Vana & Tony Bonacci on developing & filming her No Coast Comedy Club Special

    Lauren Vana is a stand-up comedian, improviser, actor, writer and director. Tony Bonacci is a director, producer, photographer and cinematographer. To watch Lauren Vana’s No Coast Comedy Club Comedy Special from Burn This Records that’s discussed, click here. To watch all the available No Coast Comedy Club segments, click here. For more information about Burn This Records, click here. To listen to Lauren & Tony on OMAPOD talking about their Cry Night short that’s referenced, click here. To watch Cry Night - click here. To check out The Headliner on Tubi, click here. For Amazon Prime Video, click here. To listen to Tony Bonacci’s previous OMAPOD appearance: Part one on his feature film, The Headliner, here… Part two on Omaha’s film scene and working with bands, here. ALSO… * Omaha police investigate ‘gun battle’ in the Old Market - from KETV * Nebraska VA event provides free dental care to hundreds of veterans - from WOWT * Two people injured in separate southwest Omaha collisions - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • August 28 · 19 min

    PART II: Justin Shanahan on hosting a music festival & hanging with your high school heroes

    Justin Shanahan is the founder of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival. For more information about this year’s Shadow Ridge Music Festival, click here. For tickets, click here. For more information on The 50 Mile March Foundation, click here. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To listen to Justin on last year’s show and the history of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival: click here for part one and here for part two. To listen to the OMAPOD episodes with Carver Jones that are referenced: click here for part one and here for part two. ALSO… * Brett Lindstrom joins Nebraska’s new America First Party. Is governor bid imminent? - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha police arrest two suspects in Los Diablos Motorcycle Club shooting investigation - from KETV * Orpheum Theater gets new marquee sign ahead of 100th anniversary celebration - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

  • August 27 · 18 min

    Justin Shanahan on Dolly Parton, John Popper, Gin Blossoms & the 2026 Shadow Ridge Music Festival

    Justin Shanahan is the founder of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival. For more information about this year’s Shadow Ridge Music Festival, click here. For tickets, click here. For more information on The 50 Mile March Foundation, click here. To listen to Justin on last year’s show and the history of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival: click here for part one and here for part two. ALSO… * Omaha police elevate Old Market security as weekend fights continue - from Omaha World-Herald * Judge notes ‘extreme’ violence when sentencing man for deadly 2024 South Omaha shooting - from WOWT * New pier opens along Missouri River in Council Bluffs - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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