160. Tim Heidecker Explains how Absurdity is Authenticity
160. Tim Heidecker Explains how Absurdity is Authenticity
If you’ve ever had Adult Swim on at night and wondered what in the world you’re watching, there’s a good chance you’ve s... Read more
12 Aug 2023
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159. Takeaways from the Turbulent 2023 Nebraska Legislative Session with Wes Dodge
159. Takeaways from the Turbulent 2023 Nebraska Legislative Session with Wes Dodge
Nebraska prides itself on its Unicameral, which in theory reduces partisanship by forcing cooperation and moderation. Th... Read more
5 Aug 2023
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158. Geitner Simmons on the Efficacy of Parody in a World Run by Self-Parodists
158. Geitner Simmons on the Efficacy of Parody in a World Run by Self-Parodists
Satire uses exaggeration to critique something about the world we live in, but what happens if the world is crazier than... Read more
31 Jul 2023
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157. Annie Butler and Zach Schmieder on the Origins of BFF, Empowering vs. Gentrifying Local Communities, and What to Expect at This Year's Petfest
157. Annie Butler and Zach Schmieder on the Origins of BFF, Empowering vs. Gentrifying Local Communities, and What to Expect at This Year's Petfest
BFF Omaha, formerly known as Benson First Friday, is a nonprofit arts organization whose mission is to build community t... Read more
22 Jul 2023
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156. Lanesa Ballew-Holt and Shontell Prince on The Omaha Jazz Experience
156. Lanesa Ballew-Holt and Shontell Prince on The Omaha Jazz Experience
The HALLINS Corporation is a nonprofit whose mission is to stimulate constructive change in underserved communities thro... Read more
14 Jul 2023
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155. Stephanie Finklea and Alex O’Hanlon on Local Food Sovereignty, Seed-Saving, and the Future of Urban Agriculture
155. Stephanie Finklea and Alex O’Hanlon on Local Food Sovereignty, Seed-Saving, and the Future of Urban Agriculture
Think of the last fruit or vegetable you ate. Do you know where it was grown? Who cultivated it? Harvested it? Transport... Read more
9 Jul 2023
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154. Daniel Knowles on the History, Economics, and Culture of Cars—and Envisioning a World without Them
154. Daniel Knowles on the History, Economics, and Culture of Cars—and Envisioning a World without Them
In the Midwest, we love our cars: fast cars, big cars, small cars, loud cars, quiet cars, different cars for different o... Read more
1 Jul 2023
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153. Jennifer Ling Datchuk on "Eat Bitterness" and Exploring Fragility, Femininity, Identity, and Personal History through Art
153. Jennifer Ling Datchuk on "Eat Bitterness" and Exploring Fragility, Femininity, Identity, and Personal History through Art
In China, the phrase “to eat bitterness” means to persist through hardship without complaint. Artist Jennifer Ling Datch... Read more
25 Jun 2023
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152. Chalis Bristol (AKA DJ Crabrangucci) on Finding Music through the Internet, the Role of DJs, and the Unlikely Connection between Dance and Classical Music
152. Chalis Bristol (AKA DJ Crabrangucci) on Finding Music through the Internet, the Role of DJs, and the Unlikely Connection between Dance and Classical Music
Chalis Bristol, AKA Crabrangucci, was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been actively involved in the music co... Read more
16 Jun 2023
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151. Alajia McKizia on Finding Connection in Diverse Artistic Mediums, the Landscape for Young Creatives, and the Juneteenth Joy Fest
151. Alajia McKizia on Finding Connection in Diverse Artistic Mediums, the Landscape for Young Creatives, and the Juneteenth Joy Fest
Alajia McKizia was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. She’s had varied experiences in the local arts community, includi... Read more
9 Jun 2023
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