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  • Yesterday · 13 min

    PART II: Heath Mello & Nate Dodge on the efficiency & effectiveness of our public safety & activities

    Heath Mello is President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber. Nate Dodge is President of the NP Dodge Company, and Chair of the Building a Better Omaha Committee. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For more information on Building a Better Omaha and the 2026 bond questions, click here. To listen to Heath’s first appearance on OMAPOD, click here for Part I and here for Part II. For Heath on the ‘24 OMAPOD Christmas Special, click here. ALSO… * Republican, Democratic Governors Associations put $2.5M into Nebraska’s governor’s race - from Nebraska Examiner * Vala’s Pumpkin Patch hosts Pumpkin Destruction Day on final day of season - from KETV * Young Mills County officials open Iowa leadership conference in Pella - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • Monday · 16 min

    Heath Mello & Nate Dodge on Tranquility Park redevelopment + Police & Fire HQ: 2026 Omaha bonds & ballot questions

    Heath Mello is President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber. Nate Dodge is President of the NP Dodge Company, and Chair of the Building a Better Omaha Committee. For more information on Building a Better Omaha and the 2026 bond questions, click here. To listen to Heath’s first appearance on OMAPOD, click here for Part I and here for Part II. For Heath on the ‘24 OMAPOD Christmas Special, click here. ALSO… * Omaha debates plumbing code changes that would expand PVC pipe use and apprenticeship limits - from KMTV * Baker’s to open new marketplace store Wednesday in Elkhorn area - from Omaha World-Herald * Families celebrate Halloween at Nebraska Furniture Mart’s Spooktacular - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • Friday · 16 min

    PART II: J.J. Harder on Husker fandom, Fairbury hot dogs, Red Dye 40 & Gastrodiplomacy

    J.J. Harder is a reporter & former United States diplomat. To read “‘Der Viener Schlinger’: The meat cannon that launched 20,000 hot dogs” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To listen to J.J. on the murder of Nancy Parker, click here; and on the development of The Reid Technique, here. To listen to J.J.’s first OMAPOD episode on Chili & Cinnamon Rolls that’s referenced, click here for part one and here for part two. To listen to him on Dorothy Lynch, Taco Salad, Thousand Island & Hidden Valley Ranch, click here. ALSO… * Powell and Harding make final pitches in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District - from Nebraska Examiner * Kenyan citizen charged in Nebraska ‘ghost student’ aid scheme - from KETV * Omaha man launches umbrella drive to keep students dry after seeing them standing in the pouring rain - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • Thursday · 11 min

    The Nest Is Yet To Come

    ‘Omaha City Council Approves Agreements To Advance Union Omaha Stadium And Major Downtown Development’ announces Union Omaha ALSO… * City of Papillion employee arrested on multiple felony charges, including child abuse - from KETV * What would a proposed $30 million bond do for Tranquility Park? - from KMTV * Four new gates to open at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield next week - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • October 28 · 17 min

    Nebraska Ballot Petition Index

    Check out ‘Petition Predicament’ from Nebraska Public Media: ‘From paid circulators to the single-subject rule, a look at Nebraska’s complicated petition history' ‘Nebraska’s single-subject rule paves uncertain road for voter initiatives' ALSO… * Douglas County Election Commission sees big rise in in-person early voting, down in mail ballots - from KETV * After a series of drug thefts in four states, nurse from Omaha wins back Iowa license - from Nebraska Examiner * NFL revenue chief shares career lessons with students at Creighton business symposium - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • October 27 · 12 min

    10 Omahalloween Costume Ideas

    What is Omaha being for Halloween this year? ALSO… * Suspect in deadly Omaha crash pleads no contest, avoids trial - from WOWT * Mayor: Council Bluffs missed $4.3 million from Google over utilities ordinance that didn’t follow state law - from KMTV * City of Omaha offers free fall yard waste pick up - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • October 26 · 11 min

    CODA: Leah Keinama & Chris Bowling on the persistent legacy of lead in Omaha, the EPA & Nebraska Documenters

    Leah Keinama is Director of Civic Journalism for Nebraska Journalism Trust. Chris Bowling is Omaha Reporter for Flatwater Free Press. To listen to the previous parts of this episode: click here for part one, and here for part two. To read the ‘Buried Truth’ series from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here. For more information on Nebraska Documenters, click here. ALSO… * Omaha man arrested on suspicion of running over teen on dirt bike - from Omaha World-Herald * Abandoned Westmont Inn torn down after years-long fight: ‘I’m just glad it’s gone’ - from KMTV * Salvation Army seeks volunteers for Omaha Metro Christmas Assistance sign-ups - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • October 23 · 11 min

    Nebraska Data Center Index

    ‘Nebraska data center leaders talk natural resource protection, responsible development,’ reports Nebraska Public Media ALSO… * Man sentenced in 2022 Omaha murder - from WOWT * Skate shop temporarily closes after suspected drunk driver crashes into building - from KETV * Dundee neighbor leads plan to make Omaha’s Memorial Park more accessible - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • October 22 · 12 min

    First Draft: Working the Polls

    ‘Not enough poll workers? Nebraska law allows counties to draft them,’ reports KRVN. ‘Poll workers can be hard to find. In Nebraska, election officials can draft them,’ reports Nebraska Public Media ALSO… * ‘I will put you on a T-shirt’: Gretna man sentenced in Millard road rage shooting - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha police chief finds a decrease in crime rates this year, get the numbers and contributing factors - from KETV * US attorney considering charges against Omaha travel agent in fraud scheme - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • October 21 · 19 min

    PART II: Angela from Scary Acres on involuntary physical reactions & the evolution of what frightens Omahans

    For more information on Scary Acres, click here. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. ALSO… * Nebraska auditor presses state retirement agency for answers on outgoing directors pay - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha couple celebrates 30 years on airline where they first met - from KETV * Bellevue closes all city park restrooms early after weekend vandalism and graffiti damage - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • October 20 · 19 min

    CODA: Kerron Stark & Tracie Mauk on unscripted magic; independent TV & finding an audience

    Kerron Stark is the creator & host of Mister K’s Clubhouse. Tracie Mauk is an improviser, illustrator, cartoonist & writer/puppet performer at Mister K’s Clubhouse. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. Part II: here. Part III: here. To check out Mister K’s Clubhouse on YouTube, click here. ALSO… * 23-year-old man denied bond in Bellevue murder case - from KETV * Papillion considering $3.5 million contribution to Gretna-area I-80 exchange - from KMTV * Google partners with OPPD and United Way of the Midlands on $6 million donation - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • October 19 · 19 min

    Angela from Scary Acres on observing, creating, improving, gauging & re-inventing fear

    For more information on Scary Acres, click here. ALSO… * Man found dead west of Elkhorn identified by Douglas County Sheriff’s Office - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha Public Schools marks 16th annual Lights On Afterschool event - from WOWT * Bellevue unveils interior renderings of Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark, and a look inside new development deal - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • October 16 · 20 min

    PART II: Matthew Hansen on daily journalism, his own writing & the danger of Nebraska news deserts

    Matthew Hansen is Executive Editor of Flatwater Free Press. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To listen to Matthew’s previous appearances on OMAPOD, click here for him on ‘Pillen, Pigs & Power’ & click here for part one and here for part two on the FFP series on nitrates in our drinking water. ALSO… * I-480 sign that fell due to crash may take a year to replace - from KETV * Nebraska Missing Persons Day spotlights five unsolved Omaha cases - from Omaha World-Herald * Northwest Omaha OPPD board candidates split on rules for data centers as U.S. Energy Secretary visits Nebraska - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • October 15 · 19 min

    Chris Bowling & Leah Keinama invite you to the ‘Buried Truth’ Walking Tour

    Leah Keinama is Director of Civic Journalism for Nebraska Journalism Trust. Chris Bowling is Omaha Reporter for Flatwater Free Press. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To read the ‘Buried Truth’ series from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here. To register for the ‘Buried Truth’ Walking Tour - Sunday, October 18, 2026 / free, hour-long tours starting at Noon and 2:00 PM - click here. For more information on Nebraska Documenters, click here. ALSO… * 82-year-old Bellevue man killed in neighborhood shooting - from WOWT * Ex-Nebraska police chief pleads no contest to gun charge after UNO arrest - from Omaha World-Herald * In ‘rug pull,’ DED delayed new BIA contracts for months and left startups with few answers - from Silicon Prairie News Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • October 14 · 18 min

    J.J. Harder on the metaphysics, lore & legality of Der Viener Schlinger

    J.J. Harder is a reporter & United States diplomat. To read “‘Der Viener Schlinger’: The meat cannon that launched 20,000 hot dogs” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here. To listen to J.J. on the murder of Nancy Parker, click here; and on the development of The Reid Technique, here. To listen to J.J.’s first OMAPOD episode on Chili & Cinnamon Rolls that’s referenced, click here for part one and here for part two. To listen to him on Dorothy Lynch, Taco Salad, Thousand Island & Hidden Valley Ranch, click here. ALSO… * Happy ending for arctic fox confiscated in Omaha isn’t the usual tale - from Omaha World-Herald * ‘September was a tricky one’: How September’s frequent rainfall impacted one pumpkin patch - from KETV * Trial begins for one of the people arrested in last year’s sex trafficking bust - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • October 13 · 19 min

    Leah Keinama & Chris Bowling on ‘Buried Truth’; blood lead testing & what Omaha Superfund site residents need to know about their dirt

    Leah Keinama is Director of Civic Journalism for Nebraska Journalism Trust. Chris Bowling is Omaha Reporter for Flatwater Free Press. To read the ‘Buried Truth’ series from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here. For more information on Nebraska Documenters, click here. ALSO… * Omaha woman still faces prostitution charge after court dismisses one count - from KETV * Floating trail twisted by lake surge forces dangerous detour at Standing Bear Lake - from WOWT * Bennington Community Theatre to move into a new permanent performance space in downtown Bennington - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • October 9 · 18 min

    Matthew Hansen on Flatwater Free Press moving into a new era; Pillen’s anger & telling an important story well

    Matthew Hansen is Executive Editor of Flatwater Free Press. To listen to Matthew’s previous appearances on OMAPOD, click here for him on ‘Pillen, Pigs & Power’ & click here for part one and here for part two on the FFP series on nitrates in our drinking water. ALSO… * Immigration enforcement is rare at Nebraska’s ag worksites. Why? - from Flatwater Free Press * 22 Millard Woods Estates homes to be evacuated as Omaha officials assess flood damage - from KETV * Council Bluffs firefighter dies after suffering medical emergency at fire scene - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • October 8 · 19 min

    PART II: John S. Berry on his ‘Atticus Finch moment’; PTSD; leading during dark times & making an argument that wins

    John S. Berry is the CEO of Berry Law; a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer and Battalion Commander with deployments to Bosnia as Platoon Leader and Iraq as Company Commander; author of Veteran Led & host of the Veteran Led Podcast. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. ALSO… * Man charged in fatal Douglas County crash scheduled for court - from WOWT * Plans revealed for new public market on Omaha’s riverfront - from Omaha World-Herald * ‘Helps affordable housing’: Local developer eyes vacant Omaha warehouse, city council holds public hearing - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • October 7 · 19 min

    PART II: CEOs Candi Jones (Girls Inc.) & Amira Jones (Amira’s Delights) on inspiration, pushing your brand & figuring out what girls need

    Candi Jones is the CEO of Girls Inc. of Omaha. Amira Jones is the CEO/founder of Amira’s Delights. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For more information on MAC’s Rising CEOs program, click here. ALSO… * Trump signs order expanding access to red-dyed diesel during Nebraska rally - from KETV * ‘Adventure Park’ being considered at Omaha’s Oak View Mall - from WOWT * Bellevue honey store loses nearly all of its beehives to flooding - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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  • October 6 · 19 min

    John S. Berry on adapting in court; leading in war; Agent Orange; what Veterans need & great legal writing

    John S. Berry is the CEO of Berry Law; a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer and Battalion Commander with deployments to Bosnia as Platoon Leader and Iraq as Company Commander; author of Veteran Led & host of the Veteran Led Podcast. ALSO… * 70-year-old Omaha man dies in two-vehicle collision - from Omaha World-Herald * Assault connected to car crash in North Omaha - from KETV * Iowa man charged with felony election misconduct set to stand trial Tuesday as free speech debate emerges - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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