Retired Omaha Police detective Jon Blecha and Jack Atkins (son of Omaha bootlegger John Atkins) talk at an Omaha Bar Association gathering at Safari Cigars & Spirits in November 2018. For more information on Jon and Jack's book "Cigars and Wires," check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/cigarsandwires

We take you behind-the-scenes and under-the-robes in a preview of the 2018 Omaha Barristers Christmas Show. SHOW DATE: December 13, 2018. Podcast Participants: John Cavanaugh Jr, Joe Bradley, Jeff Leuschen, Dave Sommers

Hal Daub served 4 terms in the U.S. Congress, 2 terms as Mayor of Omaha, and a variety of other public service positions in his career. He also continues to practice law at the Omaha office of Husch Blackwell. The OBA sat down with Hal for a wide-ranging discussion on the legal profession, public service, and what continues to keep him motivated after 50 years of legal practice. Recorded on November 21, 2018.

We sit down with OBA member Patrick McNamara for some hot takes on the revisions to the Rules of Golf, golf equipment, and suggested improvements for the game of golf. Recorded October 13, 2018.

Past OBA Presidents Mike Mullin (Kutak Rock), Mike Kinney (Cassem Tierney), and John Brownrigg (Brownrigg Mediation) held a panel discussion on Mediations in Nebraska at the 2018 NSBA Annual Meeting. The CLE was put on by the OBA Young Lawyers Division, and moderated by Amy Van Horne (Kutak Rock).

A conversation with Nebraska Supreme Court Associate Justice Funke about the work being done on the BENCH Media Committee to give greater access to cameras in the courtrooms of Nebraska. More info on the effort can be found at https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/media.

The OBA Podcast sits down to talk with Jacob Baker, a Creighton Law first year student whose unique background has lead him to start a podcast for law students at Creighton. Recorded in September 2018.

"Bar Talk" Roundtable regulars Joe Bradely, Jordan Holst, and Patrick McNamamara discuss pressing and timely topics, including (1) I Like Beer, (2) A Hint of Lime, and (3) Show Us Your Calendars. Recorded on October 5, 2018.

Hon. Gary Randall of the Douglas County District Court spoke at the 2018 Omaha Bar Association Membership Dinner Welcoming Newly Admitted Attorneys. Approximately 30 attorneys who were sworn into law practice last week were on hand to hear the remarks, along with a large number of seasoned attorneys and members of the judiciary. Judge Randall discussed his story of ending up on the bench, and imparted some words of wisdom for those just starting their legal careers.

We sit down with OBA Members Kate McNamara (Fraser Stryker) and Hannah Sommers (Slowiaczek Albers) to discuss a new group they formed this year, the Academy of Young Professionals in Omaha. More information on the Academy can be found at www.academyomaha.com.