Becka's Talking

Dr. Bill Lydiatt with Clarkson Regional Health Services shares insights on recognizing and addressing mental health struggles.

Houston Alexander retired from mixed martial arts in 2017, but still competes in bare knuckles boxing. Alexander has also been part of Omaha's hip hop culture for decades and actively promotes hip hip through his own local radio show and education programs in area elementary schools.

Hall of fame broadcaster, musician, comedian and author, Otis XII reminisces about his years on stage and in the radio booth.

Jerry G. Banks, an Omaha real estate investor and author, has used his setbacks in life as a springboard for success. He shares his insights with Tom on this week's Becka's Talking.

Radio Talking Book Service, based in Omaha, makes visual media available to the blind and visually impaired. Ryan Osentowski is the program director for RTBS and explains some of the challenges he faces as a blind person and how this nonprofit is making life better for people like him.

Chief Todd Schmaderer has been the head of the Omaha Police Department for the last 12 years. He shares what he has learned while leading his department of 900+ officers through challenging times like the George Floyd riots of 2020.

Bruce Crawford started producing classic film events in Omaha in the early 90s. Since then he has created 50 of these events that combine special viewings of classic movies with special appearances by VIPs connected to those films.

Dr. Jeffrey Gold took over as the ninth president of the University of Nebraska system on July 1st. This week on Becka's Talking, Dr. Gold talks about the latest updates on new projects at UNMC as well as his vision for the entire University of Nebraska system.

Shawn Halpenny used to be cynical about the paranormal until he discovered electronic voice phenomenon.

Tom's guest this week is breast cancer survivor Heather Smith who shares her journey of healing and encourages others to never take their health for granted.