Becka's Talking

When you see a homeless person holding a sign at an intersection asking for help, have you ever wondered how that person ended up in that situation? This episode of Becka's Talking features the stories of several homeless men who share with Tom how they found themselves living on the streets and what daily life is like for them.

Cyrus Jaffery was a toddler when his family fled Afghanistan in the 1990s. When he was a teenager his family moved from Pakistan to the United States where he was forced to learn a new language and a new culture. But as Jaffrey shares with Tom in this episode of Becka's Talking, he made the most of his opportunities to become a successful, award-winning businessman in Omaha. 

Cyber security expert, Dr. Lisa McKee offers advice and warnings about keeping your devices as well as online profiles and information safe from hackers.

Former undercover officer and SWAT team member Paul Milone shares his stories of gangs, guns and narcotics, and breaking down doors with the Omaha Police Department.

Longtime WOWT reporter, Mike McKnight, joins the podcast to share about his decades of experience and offer advice on dealing with scams and rip-offs.

Paul Feilmann is a retired licensed mental health therapist who has made it his mission to be a voice for the voiceless.

Jeffrey Koterba worked for the Omaha World Herald for more than 30 years as a political cartoonist. He shares how his career has progressed since being laid off by the newspaper in 2021.

Omaha Zoning Board member Jeremy Aspen joins host Tom Becka to talk about construction across Omaha and how the board manages that progress.