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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.
May 05, 2023The Wizard of Oz still shapes the world's view of KansasThe Wizard of Oz and Kansas have been inseparable since farm girl Dorothy Gale first skipped down the yellow brick road. But having an enduring image from the Dust Bowl 1930s might also hold Kansas back from what it wants to be today....more8minPlay
April 21, 2023Thousands of Lincolnites Celebrate Eid al-Fitr, End of RamadanSelf-control, love and forgiveness are just a few of the virtues discussed at Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday. About 2,000 people gathered in the early morning in Southwest Lincoln on Friday....more2minPlay
April 13, 2023Tornadoes are becoming more frequent east of the Mississippi RivThese parts of the country are also where the number of severe events are steadily increasing....more1minPlay
April 10, 2023Dale Johnson Interviews Senator Pete RickettsDale Johnson Interviews Senator Pete Ricketts and talks WOTUS and SNAP Benefits....more5minPlay
April 10, 2023Pilots fly people to Kansas and other states for abortionsElevated Access recruits hobby pilots to fly abortion patients out of states with bans. They offer a window into the increasingly scrappy tactics of abortion rights groups in a post-Roe America....more5minPlay
April 03, 2023Meal debt is soaring after universal free lunch endedAfter the end of pandemic-era free meals, schools are reporting rising school meal debt and fewer kids in their free and reduced price programs....more4minPlay
March 24, 2023Young Americans are becoming less religious. But Why?Young Americans are becoming less religious. That is the conclusion UNL sociology professor Philip Schwadel has made from his research into the topic. A decline in religious affiliation isn’t just an interesting thing to note, it has a broad societal impact. Nebraska Public Media’s William Padmore spoke with Schwadel about the trend ahead of a public lecture he will deliver on the topic March 30....more7minPlay
March 22, 2023Partnerships, cleanliness key cogs in rural grocers successRural areas are losing grocery stores to consolidation faster than their urban counterparts — but some communities have come up with innovative solutions....more5minPlay
March 20, 2023Gering to host first gravel cycling national championshipsGering, Nebraska, will host the first gravel cycling national championships in September. This event through USA Cycling will bring potentially thousands of cyclists to the area for a 131-mile bike race around the area's landmarks....more2minPlay
March 20, 2023With no night service, LNK public transit riders missing outPeople who use public transportation in Lincoln aren’t able to get rides after 7 p.m.. The change took effect on Aug. 18, 2022. The lack of evening rides affect all people who use public transit in Nebraska’s capital city. However, that especially interferes with the independence of people with disabilities....more5minPlay
FAQs about Humanities Desk:How many episodes does Humanities Desk have?The podcast currently has 948 episodes available.