Becka's Talking

Johnny "the Jet" Rodgers, the legendary member of two Nebraska National Championship teams, shares about his journey from a highly recruited high school athlete to Heisman Trophy winner to youth advocate.

Douglas County Election Commissioner Brian Kruse encourages voters to do their homework before casting their ballots.

Just like many other kids in his generation, Clay Anderson wanted to grow up to be an astronaut. The Ashland, Nebraska native pursued this dream by earning science degrees and eventually landing a job with NASA. But that was just the start of a long journey that would eventually take him to the International Space Station.

Carolyn Snell, manager for Grammy-winning artist Brandi Carlisle, got her start as an intern at KFAB radio in Omaha. Over her career she has worked with artists from Reba McEntire to Justin Timberlake while having the opportunity to see the world. Carolyn sits down with Tom to share her insights into the music industry. 

The Chairman Emeritus of Burlington Capital, Michael Yanney, shares some of the lessons he has learned while building a multi-billion dollar investment banking firm. 

Tom sits down with Joan Squires, president of Omaha Performing Arts, to talk about what is available these days at OPA venues like the Holland Center, Orpheum Theater and Steelhouse Omaha.

Homeless youth and young adults may not always be living on the streets. Kalisha Reed, executive director of Youth Emergency Services in Omaha, shares how she and her team are working to get youth in crisis the help and housing that they need.

Former director of the Nebraska Department of Corrections Bob Houston shares about his experience inside the prison system. Overcrowding, recidivism, and transitioning back into society are just a few of the challenges he shares with Tom Becka in this week's podcast. 

The National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology and Innovation Center (NCITE) is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and is based at the University of Nebraska Omaha. The center's director shares her insights into what they do in Omaha to help prevent terrorism throughout the world.

Tom's guest, Steve Jensen, who is the former planning director for the City of Omaha and now a member of Mayor Stothert's economic development team, addresses concerns about funding for the Omaha Streetcar project as well as other concerns voiced by Omaha residents.