Check out Kaleb Duncan - both on the pod and on-line - for some great insider tips and tricks on making you and your O-town photos look their best!ALSO…* UNMC declares interest in ‘second phase’ of streetcar route - from Nebraska Examiner* UNL student uses AI to read ancient Roman scrolls - from KMTV* Coalition fighting to get abortion protections on 2024 ballot - from WOWT

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Dr. Martha Garcia-Murillo, Dean of the College of Information Science & Technology at UNO, stops by the pod today and enlightens us on Omaha’s tech sector…ALSO…* Omaha streetcar route to shorten initially - from Nebraska Examiner* First streetcar images - from Omaha World-Herald* Future streetcar stop in front of Blackstone business seen as opportunity - from WOWT

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Check out Bree Kalhorn - and Tucker - on TikTok and around town…ALSO…* Higher costs & more people impacting pantries - from KETV* 2 education institutions partner to ease path to advanced health care degree - from Nebraska Examiner* Dog bites kids outside school - from WOWT

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Dr. Arthur Zygielbaum tells us about the screening of the film tomorrow night (Tue. Nov. 7th @ 7:00 PM, JCC) about his legendary Grandfather - The Death of Zygielbojm. ALSO…* OPD arrests juvenile after shots fired at detectives - from WOWT* Do Space celebrates 8 years - from KMTV* Man reports kidnapping on I-80, believes there’s second victim - from KETV

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Van Jensen - author of Godfall - gives us some priceless advice on storytelling and writing, and shares a little bit of his journey…Extra CreditThe Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories by Christopher BookerALSO…* Omaha man gets 15 months in prison for aiming laser pointer at police helicopter - from Nebraska Examiner* South Omaha library honors Dia de Los Muertos tradition - from KMTV* Nebraska abortion rights advocates commit to petition drive for 2024 ballot - from Omaha World-Herald

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The guest: Van JensenThe book: GodfallThe Substack: Up a Creek The initial Hollywood Reporter story: Why Hollywood is in the Throes of an IP FrenzyThe BIG Hollywood Reporter story: Imagine TV Wins Fierce Bidding War For Red-State Alien DramaALSO…* MEMO: UNO lacked fiscal discipline while led by Trev Alberts - from Flatwater Free Press* Rabbi responds after powder locks down JCC - from KETV* Casino brings sports betting to Omaha - from WOWT

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A podcast on podcasts today on the podcast! Webberized Co-Founder & Do Space Podcast 101 Workshop creator Margie Sturgeon tells us all we need to know about starting up our own pod, and about Omaha’s podcast scene. The next Podcast 101 class Margie will be doing at Do Space is on Sunday, November 19th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Info on KPAO here.ALSO…* Construction officially kicks off on $105 million UNMC development - from Nebraska Examiner* Community activist group calls for answers in shooting by off-duty Douglas Co. deputy - from KETV* The first full-length unified musical in Millard West’s history - from KMTV

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The one and only Brooke Barsell (ChatGPT recommended “spooky intentionally funny Halloween-themed faux mis-spelling of” her name: Boo-k Boo-sell) closes out strong… ALSO…* Incoming Treasurer eyes spending cuts - from Nebraska Examiner* Nebraska launches $2 million reading project to improve early childhood literacy - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha receives $20 million grant to expand affordable housing options - from KETV

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Brooke Barsell is back for our first ‘Halloween Spooktacular’! ALSO…* Library unveils community art downtown - from KMTV* OFD investigates Hiland Dairy hazardous materials leak - from KETV* Nebraska lawmakers explore feasibility of small modular nuclear reactors - from Nebraska Examiner

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Rachel tells us all about her incredible journey that led to the creation of Film Streams and how she developed her mission-driven philosophy…ALSO…* 2 suspects arrested in ‘Michael Myers’ assaults/robberies - from KETV* Eppley pickup & drop-off to change during construction project - from Nebraska Examiner* UN-L Grad gifts $2 million to Journalism School - from Nebraska Examiner

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