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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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Danielle Herzog is the author of What Are You, Lou?, and a former Omaha World-Herald columnist who has also been published in The Huffington Post, The Chicago Tribune and The Washington Post.ALSO…* Property tax special session likely to begin July 25, Speaker Arch offers schedule - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha City Council approves $2 million land purchase for North Omaha truck route - from Omaha World-Herald* Offutt Air Force Base, StratCom, Nebraska see spending bumps in latest defense bill - from Nebraska Examiner

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Dillon De Rozairo of Nebraska Innovation Labs takes us through their process on a hypothetical app proposal for the Omaha Streetcar pitched last week on the pod. ALSO…* ‘Worst yet to come’ in rising Missouri River, with flooding expected to be moderate and short-lived - from Nebraska Examiner* Unhoused Omahans battle heat: ‘We have to think of every resource available’ - from KETV* Woman arrested after allegedly threatening to ‘burn down’ Douglas County Courthouse - from WOWT

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From Flatwater Free Press: “Memo: UNO Athletics lacked fiscal discipline, needed cash infusions while led by Trev Alberts”From Husker Extra: “Love the Huskers to death? Proposal would allow fans to be buried in Memorial Stadium”ALSO…* Omaha Police meet with Motel 6 about ongoing issues near Westgate neighborhood - from KMTV* Council Bluffs Community School District secures funding to feed more during the summer - from WOWT* State would fund Nebraska schools under Pillen tax plan - from Omaha World-Herald

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You can hear Nick Allen every morning on The Todd-n-Tyler Radio Empire on Z-92 and see him at the best clubs and dive bars in the region!ALSO…* Good life up for debate: Gretna City Council puts pause on vote for special election - from KMTV* Ahead of townhall, Council Bluffs mayor, Union Pacific talk railroad concerns - from WOWT* Ribbon cut on Omaha’s renovated Gallagher Park - from KETV

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Danielle Herzog is the author of What Are You, Lou?, and a former Omaha World-Herald columnist who has also been published in The Huffington Post, The Chicago Tribune and The Washington Post. ALSO…* EPA to provide update on Omaha’s lead superfund site - from Omaha World-Herald* Pillen says property tax plan during special session will be ‘bold and courageous’ - from KETV* Inside Look: Community Alliance’s Center for Mental Health opens in about a week - from KMTV

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For more information about the Omaha Streetcar project, click here. ALSO…* Ambushed officer speaks about shooting, newly-released body cam footage - from KETV* Mother of Omaha man murdered in cold case still grieving, relieved by suspect’s arrest - from WOWT* One learning center in North O educates students on Juneteenth through artwork - from KMTV

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Talk of the punishment of the two unruly Texas A&M fans at the CWS has now gone from a lifetime ban from the stadium to a ban of one year… Is it time to get medieval on them? ALSO…* Greater Omaha Chamber taps new economic development leader - from Omaha World-Herald* How Omaha struck out on landing the College Baseball Hall of Fame - from Flatwater Free Press* Carter Lake Council makes investigation into city council member public - from KETV

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Jeffrey Koterba is an intergalactically syndicated editorial cartoonist, artist, writer, radio host, teacher, consultant, creative coach… and futurist. Check out his Patreon here.ALSO…* ‘He will forever be missed’: Omaha church announces pastor’s sudden passing - from KETV* Advocates, parents continue push for pediatric brain cancer research at CWS - from WOWT* ‘To celebrate the struggle’: Neighbors come out to enjoy the Juneteenth Parade - from KMTV

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Welcome to Omaha - ranked 5th on the Forbes Advisor ‘Best Summer Vacation Cities in America’ list!ALSO…* ‘Prioritize the voice of the people’: Sen McKinney against displacement for business park near Eppley - from KMTV * CWS: 2024 How Creighton University helps all 8 teams stay healthy - from WOWT* Omaha firefighters rescue man stuck in bucket truck after hydraulic failure leads to fire - from KETV

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