Best Omaha Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Bryan Health opens time 1987 capsule for 100-year celebration 0:53

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Bryan Health opened a time capsule from 1987 on Tuesday afternoon, showcasing old medical supplies and the health system's history of innovative healthcare.By Nebraska Public Media

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Nebraska mayor accused of deceiving state auditor’s office 1:07

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A report from the auditor’s office says Mayor Paul Murrell used city-owned vehicles for personal use and highlights payments of nearly $50,000 to the mayor’s personal business for work performed at a municipal nursing home. When questioned about the personal vehicle, state auditor Mike Foley says Murrell provided a sales tax form that didn’t match …

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Doane dual-credit program helps students start education degree 0:47

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Doane University’s dual-enrollment program features five education courses for high schoolers to start working their way toward a teaching degree. Officials hope the program, called the Educator Pipeline Collaborative, will help the teacher pipeline in Nebraska.By Nebraska Public Media

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Nebraska archaeologist discusses the state’s past 5:12

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September is Nebraska Archaeology Month. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson sat down with State Archaeologist Dave Williams to first find out how far back Nebraska's archaeological history goes.By Nebraska Public Media

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A record-setting crowd could be on hand for NU-Creighton 1:11

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A record crowd is expected at the CHI Health Center Tuesday night, for an in-state volleyball tilt between No. 18 Creighton and No. 1 Nebraska.By Nebraska Public Media

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2026 Teacher of the Year hopes to inspire others 0:45

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A Mullen teacher was surprised with an announcement on Monday that she would be the 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year. Sarah Hardin, who teaches high school science classes, will start her tenure in January.By Nebraska Public Media

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Flood says December is ‘best case scenario’ for farm bill 0:55

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Rep. Mike Flood, who represents the state’s first district, says avoiding a government shutdown is the first priority of Congress as the new fiscal year approaches in October. He says that will require negotiations with Democrats to put a budget together and ensure the government is funded.By Nebraska Public Media

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Toxic bacteria shut down this town's water supply 3:25

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Quick-growing blooms of bacteria and algae have long been a hazard in lakes and rivers, because of the toxins they produce. Fueled in part by agricultural runoff, these blooms are also threatening public water systems, making water temporarily unusable, and forcing some cities and towns to take costly preventive measures.…

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Testifiers blast Pillen's plans for McCook ICE detention center 1:25

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Testifiers at a legislative hearing Friday sharply criticized Gov. Jim Pillen's plans to host an ICE detention center in McCook.By Nebraska Public Media

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Clergy ask Pillen to drop McCook/ICE detention center plans 1:01

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A group of Catholic and Protestant clergy is asking Gov. Jim Pillen to drop plans for an ICE detention center in McCook.By Nebraska Public Media

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UNO professor authors study to understand labor trafficking 5:21

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A UNO professor co-authored an exploratory study on labor trafficking within Nebraska. Nebraska Public Media's Arthur Jones sat down with her to discuss what she found.By Nebraska Public Media

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Rhule said Houston Christian defense will mix things up Saturday 0:51

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The Nebraska football team faces off with FCS foe Houston Christian University on Saturday. The Cornhuskers are 2-0 on the year, following wins against Cincinnati and Akron.By Nebraska Public Media

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Engineering With Heart: Purpose, People and the Path Forward at Lamp Rynearson 17:20

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Allison Schneider talks with Dave McIvor, CEO of Lamp Rynearson, about leading engineering firms with purpose, centering people, and designing infrastructure that serves communities for generations. They discuss building trust, inclusive community engagement, values-driven culture, and sustainable leadership practices that pair technical excellence…

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Gov. Jim Pillen talks taxation, ethanol and Japan trip 1:02

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Gov. Jim Pillen and Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton recapped their recent visit to Japan while speaking at Husker Harvest Days, an ag show just west of Grand Island. The trip came on the heels of a trade deal with Japan signed by President Donald Trump last week. As part of the deal, Japan agreed to invest $550 billion in …

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Early reports show successful alcohol sales at Memorial Stadium 4:32

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When the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved alcohol sales for all sporting events last October, many cited research saying the move would reduce binge drinking on Husker football gamedays. During the first quarter of Saturday’s lopsided win over Akron, multiple fans said beer and hard seltzer service in Memorial Stadium will be positi…

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LES receives $300,000 from Google 0:57

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Lincoln Electric System has received $300,000 from Google to help provide energy-efficient improvements for affordable housing. The money will help Lincoln continue the South of Downtown Rental Rehabilitation Program, a 2023 program that in part aims to improve energy efficiency for residents in portions of the city’s Near South and Everett neighbo…

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Cannabis commission limits marijuana plants grown in state 1:10

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Gov. Jim Pillen declined to sign draft regulations for the medical cannabis industry the commission approved last week. In a letter to the commission sent Thursday, Pillen wrote "Leaving the cultivators without a limit would increase likelihood of an overabundance of cannabis product that creates an unregulated, unintended black-market supply.” The…

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When will beef prices drop? 3:39

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Beef prices have hit record highs, yet American consumers haven’t stopped buying it. A look at what’s behind the steep price increase and when they might come down.By Nebraska Public Media

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Bryan Health opens time 1987 capsule for 100-year celebration 0:53

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Nebraska mayor accused of deceiving state auditor’s office 1:07

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Doane dual-credit program helps students start education degree 0:47

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Nebraska archaeologist discusses the state’s past 5:12

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A record-setting crowd could be on hand for NU-Creighton 1:11

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2026 Teacher of the Year hopes to inspire others 0:45

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Flood says December is ‘best case scenario’ for farm bill 0:55

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Toxic bacteria shut down this town's water supply 3:25

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Testifiers blast Pillen's plans for McCook ICE detention center 1:25

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Clergy ask Pillen to drop McCook/ICE detention center plans 1:01

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UNO professor authors study to understand labor trafficking 5:21

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Rhule said Houston Christian defense will mix things up Saturday 0:51

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Engineering With Heart: Purpose, People and the Path Forward at Lamp Rynearson 17:20

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Gov. Jim Pillen talks taxation, ethanol and Japan trip 1:02

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Early reports show successful alcohol sales at Memorial Stadium 4:32

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LES receives $300,000 from Google 0:57

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Cannabis commission limits marijuana plants grown in state 1:10

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When will beef prices drop? 3:39