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A special collection of Signature Stories that looks at life and culture in Nebraska through history, literature, religion, and art. This feed is updated continuously.... more
FAQs about Humanities Desk:How many episodes does Humanities Desk have?The podcast currently has 948 episodes available.
August 01, 2023Tornado Hits Downtown SuttonAn EF-1 tornado ripped through the town of Sutton Saturday morning. The storm didn’t lead to any injuries, but there was extensive damage to the town 70 miles southwest of Lincoln....more2minPlay
July 27, 2023Winslow’s plan to move uphill was supposed to save the town. ItThe town of Winslow gained statewide attention for its plan to save the community from future floods by moving its uphill. However, the plan has almost ground to a halt, and while some community members support it, most cannot afford it, while others are actively fighting to keep the town where it is....more6minPlay
July 21, 2023Willa Cather Summit Seeks to Analyze and CritiqueWilla Cather is one of the most celebrated American writers from the Midwest for her depictions of life in the great plains. This week and next, 25 academics from across the country are convening in Nebraska to critique her works and methods....more2minPlay
July 20, 2023Lasting Impact of Nebraska National Guard mission in BosniaThis year is the 20th anniversary of a Nebraska Army National Guard peacekeeping mission in Bosnia. At the time, a NATO-sponsored mission was rare for the Guard. Nebraska Public Media reports on the lasting impact of the so-called “Taskforce Huskers” mission....more6minPlay
July 18, 2023An Iowa minister explains why they left the Methodist church10% of Iowa’s Methodist congregations are leaving the church. The denomination is wrestling over the future of LGBTQ members and whether they can be clergy....more7minPlay
July 14, 2023U.S. approves ‘lab-grown meat’ for saleThe U.S. Department of Agriculture gave two companies the green light last month to produce and sell their cultivated chicken meat across the country. But it could still take years before people can buy the new meat at grocery stores....more1minPlay
July 07, 2023How social media has changed the face of storm chasingStorm chasers of different ages and backgrounds explain why they chase storms, and how social media is transforming the profession...more4minPlay
June 30, 2023Two court rulings later, abortion access remains in IowaAbortion is still legal in Iowa a year after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to terminate a pregnancy. But just like this time last year, it’s not clear how long that will last. An Iowa Supreme Court order this month left only one thing certain—Republican lawmakers will try again to restrict abortion....more5minPlay
June 29, 2023North Platte’s rancher-led meat plant works toward openingIn 2020, a group of Nebraska ranchers and cattle feeders came up with a plan to establish their own meat plant. It’s a proposal to break away from the four massive companies that control the beef market. Three years later, they're working on construction and housing....more5minPlay
June 27, 2023STEM camp grows Native American students' curiousityA summer camp in Nebraska is trying to spark Native American students’ interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Twenty-seven middle school students from more than eight tribes in Nebraska and South Dakota toured the Aerospace Museum in Ashland, Nebraska, earlier this month....more3minPlay
FAQs about Humanities Desk:How many episodes does Humanities Desk have?The podcast currently has 948 episodes available.