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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 31, 2022Nonprofit Brings Joys of Pottery to Visually Impaired PeopleFor a little over a month, groups of blind and visually impaired Nebraskans have been gathering in Omaha for pottery lessons. The goal of the nonprofit putting on the classes? Provide a chance for students to transcend their disabilities through art....more5minPlay
August 29, 2022Listen: Winnebago Health CEO Reflects on Her Four YearsAs the CEO, Smith oversaw the merging of the reservation’s hospital and public health department, Nebraska Public Media spoke with Smith about her time as CEO of the health system...more5minPlay
August 25, 2022Low water levels reveal shipwrecks, abandoned townsMuch of the Great Plains is way behind on moisture. The drought has drained water levels at many rivers and lakes, uncovering historical relics that are typically submerged....more1minPlay
August 16, 2022Housing to Healthcare: New Casinos Could Help WinnebagoHo-Chunk is the first player to build a comprehensive casino off reservation land in Nebraska. Last year, Ho-Chunk paid about $5 million in reinvestment to the tribe. Of that reinvestment – the tribe budgeted out about $3.7 million for their general fund. That’s used for tribe programs like Ho-Chunk language preservation, the annual homecoming celebration, healthcare and substance abuse services, and more....more5minPlay
August 16, 2022Housing to Healthcare: New Casinos Could Help WinnebagoHo-Chunk is the first player to build a comprehensive casino off reservation land in Nebraska. Last year, Ho-Chunk paid about $5 million in reinvestment to the tribe. Of that reinvestment – the tribe budgeted out about $3.7 million for their general fund. That’s used for tribe programs like Ho-Chunk language preservation, the annual homecoming celebration, healthcare and substance abuse services, and more....more5minPlay
August 09, 2022Nebraska Researchers Create Aronia Berry StartupNew startup aims to build a healthy and sustainable industry using Aronia Berries....more2minPlay
August 08, 2022Wheat Harvest Challenged by Nebraska's Dry ConditionsNebraska's harsh weather conditions have created a large setback in the state's wheat harvest....more1minPlay
August 05, 2022UNL Not Requiring Masks or COVID-19 Testing for the Fall SemesteThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln releases their COVID-19 plan for the school semester as Lancaster County's risk dial remains at High....more2minPlay
August 05, 2022What a Midwest ‘ghost story’ says about abortion restrictionsMissouri residents may have heard ghoulish tales of “Doc Annie” Smith, a physician who looms large in the state’s mythology for performing illegal abortions in the early 1900s. Today, the truth about her work has largely disappeared....more5minPlay
August 04, 2022Omaha FBI Holds Diversity Agent Recruitment EventThe Omaha FBI field office held a Diversity Agent Recruitment event on Wednesday night, aimed at attracting potential new agents from diverse backgrounds. The event had 40 attendees and was a success, according to the Omaha FBI...more1minPlay
FAQs about Humanities Desk:How many episodes does Humanities Desk have?The podcast currently has 948 episodes available.