Read The Omaha Platform here.Read about nominee James B. Weaver here.Read about The People’s Party here. Read about Omaha’s Coliseum - the Ak-Sar-Ben Den here.ALSO…* Foster mom accused of leaving child in hot car gained power of attorney in 2022 - from KETV* Offutt on track for federal money to build new ‘doomsday plane’ command center - from WOWT* Omaha metro state senators weigh in on property taxes, special session - from KETV

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Greater Omaha Chamber President & CEO Heath Mello talks about our developing and transformational urban core, our future international airport and what gets him excited about the next ten to fifteen years here… and what our biggest challenges are right now. ALSO…* Pillen’s promises: Economic boom and little harm for neighbors. They haven’t always panned out. - from Flatwater Free Press * Dr. James Linder to replace Dr. Gold on Nebraska medicine board - from Nebraska Examiner* Sinkhole shifts, buckles Council Bluffs church - from KETV

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Greater Omaha Chamber President & CEO Heath Mello goes in-depth on the challenges he faced early in his tenure and the steps he took to get the organization back on the right track. ALSO…* K-12 funding shift from property taxes would be multiyear effort, Nebraska lawmakers say - from Nebraska Examiner* Douglas County commissioners pass budget over half a billion dollars - from KETV* ‘Rampant abuse’: Nebraska Auditor finds Omaha daycares overcharged state millions - from WOWT

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We conclude our conversation with Dillon De Rozairo, COO of Nebraska Innovation Labs.ALSO…* ‘It should recover quickly’: Council Bluffs cleaning up flooded parks - from KETV* ‘Support our Schools Nebraska’ petition hits needed benchmarks needed for ballot measure - from WOWT* Agricultural, education senators push back on some of Gov. Pillen’s property tax reforms - from Nebraska Examiner

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We conclude our conversation with award-winning Director/Producer/Writer Josh Sabey, who directed Blue Baby (click here for his OMAPOD episode on that incredible film) - a forthcoming documentary on Boys Town that premiered at the Omaha Film Festival earlier this year. His series The Basement Talks recently premiered on Amazon & Apple TV+ - you can watch it on Amazon here or Apple TV+ here!To hear his episode about his PBS film project, Public Enemies, Private Friends, click here.ALSO…* Consultant sees $531 Million in trims to NE state government - from Nebraska Examiner* Millions of dollars up for grabs in Douglas County’s visitor improvement fund - from KETV* Melanin Market Omaha highlights minority-owned businesses - from WOWT

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Spiritual Doula Els di Maria Sofia is an Omaha-based Astrologer. To book a consultation, check out her website here.Omaha - as we know it - was ‘born’ July 4, 1854…Happy 4th of July!!! We’ll be taking the long weekend and will be back Monday morning, July 8th!ALSO…* Gretna delays special election on Good Life district spearheaded by Nebraska Crossing’s Rod Yates - from Omaha World-Herald* Nebraska’s 2024 border deployments cost $1.27 million - from Nebraska Examiner* Protesters picket Central Omaha property management company - from KMTV

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We conclude our conversation with Andrew Prystai - co-founder & CEO of Event Vesta.ALSO…* Dr. Dele Davis named interim chancellor for University of Nebraska Medical Center - from Nebraska Examiner* Man takes Omaha Housing Authority to court over father’s living conditions - from WOWT* Neighbors take name off anti-abortion petition, say they felt ‘misled’ into signing - from KMTV

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Andrew Prystai is co-founder & CEO of Event Vesta. ALSO…* Income tax cuts will be protected during Nebraska property tax relief discussions, governor says - from Nebraska Examiner* Abortions performed by Nebraska doctors crater following state’s 12-week ban - from Flatwater Free Press* Report: Warren Buffett does not plan to continue donations to The Gates Foundation after his death - from KETV

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The Midlands African Chamber’s Pitch Black competition finals are Saturday, June 29th, at the Harper Center at Creighton University. For tickets, click here.Nina Austin from Love Yo Pup & Dr. Eddy Airiohuodion from Chalice Health complete our series on this year’s finalists. You can listen to Part I here, and Part II here. ALSO…* North Omaha struggles with storm debris disposal - from KETV* Groups making final push to get signatures on 2024 ballot - from WOWT* ACLU, Nebraska same-sex couple allege discrimination at Omaha Genesis Health Club - from Nebraska Examiner

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Acclaimed film director Josh Sabey returns! And he’s got an announcement to make - spoiler alert - it’s about the international release of The Basement Talks. You can now watch it on Amazon here or Apple TV+ here! Check it out - after you’ve finished listening to this episode, of course… Josh directed Blue Baby (click here for his OMAPOD episode on that incredible film) - a forthcoming documentary on Boys Town that premiered at the Omaha Film Festival earlier this year. To hear his episode about his PBS film project, Public Enemies, Private Friends, click here.Fin.ALSO…* Pillen promises ‘local control’ amid latest Nebraska tax reform plan putting all K-12 education funding in state’s budget - from WOWT* Owners of two shops selling delta-8 in Nebraska settle with state A.G. - from Nebraska Examiner* ‘I’m really sorry’: Nebraska lawmaker tells woman he failed her during abortion ban negotiations - from Flatwater Free Press

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