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OMAPOD episodes

  • Magical Old Market Big Art Idea(s)
    To listen to OMAPOD’s ‘10 New Old Market Improvement Ideas’ episode that’s referenced, click here.ALSO…* 13 Nebraskans were killed in murder-suicides last year - from Omaha World-Herald* Abide’s Omaha lighthouse program turns renovated homes into neighborhood advocates - from KETV* Omaha veteran, others complete 50-mile march to raise awareness of PTSD - from WOWT

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    20 min
  • 10 New Old Market Improvement Ideas
    “Old Market has dreams for the future but needs to address issues, too,” reports the Omaha World-HeraldALSO…* Judge sentences Omaha man convicted of armed bank robbery that he used ChatGPT to help plan - from KETV* Nebraska GOP, Dems appeal to state Supreme Court to stop other political parties - from Nebraska Examiner* Dundee Day returns for its 35th annual celebration on Saturday in Dundee - from KMTV

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    22 min
  • G.L.O.V.E. is a Battlefield
    “KETV obtains emails from 2023 notifying districts, including Omaha Public Schools, about G.L.O.V.E.,” reports KETVALSO…* Bellevue Police deny OPS request that SRO’s no longer carry shock gloves - from WOWT* Two Omaha residents file claim against the city after their home is damaged during a police standoff - from KETV* Judge allows both new Nebraska political parties on fall ballot - from Nebraska Examiner

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    11 min
  • Is Council Bluffs more fun than Omaha?
    “Indoor Entertainment Center to Replace Council Bluffs At Home Store,” reports Grow OmahaALSO…* Undercover Homeland Security agents arrest alleged child predators in Omaha - from KETV* Omaha Kellogg’s plant marks last day before permanent closure - from Omaha World-Herald* Nebraska AG sues City of Omaha over minimum wage ordinance - from Nebraska Examiner

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    10 min
  • The OPS Shock G.L.O.V.E. Index
    “Parents, students speak out against shock gloves in Omaha Public Schools,” reports KETVALSO…* Man accused of choking Omaha police dog in standoff faces 8 felonies, $1 million bail - from Omaha World-Herald* Ex-NU Regent Elizabeth O’Connor given 1-year sentence for felony DUI - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha-based American National Bank to transition to Associated Bank this fall - from KETV

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    13 min
  • PART II: Carver Jones on his journey from basketball in Millard to busking in Portland to breaking into Nashville's songwriting scene
    Carver Jones is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Omaha who’s based in Nashville.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. His EP 8 was released on August 7th, 2026 and he’s currently touring, recently kicking off the Maha Festival.ALSO…* Man found with multiple gunshot wounds after shooting in Old Market - from KETV* Omaha’s Juneteenth parade marches down 24th Street after being postponed due to severe weather - from KMTV* Most rejected Lindstrom signatures came in Lancaster County, where only 25% were approved - from Nebraska Examiner

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    20 min
  • Carver Jones on his landmark Maha set, 'Woman, My Lady' blowing up & creating 'Middle Name' with Mckenna Grace
    Carver Jones is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Omaha who’s based in Nashville. His brand new EP 8 was just released on August 7th and he’s currently touring, recently kicking off the Maha Festival. To watch the video for ‘Woman, My Lady’ that’s referenced, click here.To watch the video for ‘Middle Name’ - his collaboration with Mckenna Grace that’s referenced, click here. ALSO…* Omaha offers to pay for demolition or repair of Blackstone building that hosted Brothers Lounge - from KMTV* UNO’s $55 million training center will have a familiar name: Hawks - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha’s Creighton University continues downtown growth, opens $50M housing hall - from Nebraska Examiner

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    20 min
  • CODA: The Potash Twins on Omaha's strong foodie culture, being first NE Composer Laureates & the genius of Wynton Marsalis
    The Potash Twins - Ez (trombone) & Dee (trumpet) - are world-class musicians (Wynton Marsalis, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Diplo), TV hosts (Food Network, Bravo TV, Travel Channel) & unapologetic candy fanatics (Sweet Stash).They are also the first-ever Composer Laureates for the State of Nebraska.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here; for the second part, click here. To listen to NOMA’s Dana Murray tell his own Wynton Marsalis story on OMAPOD that’s referenced, click here (story starts at 17:50)For more information on, and to purchase their Sweet Stash candy: click here.ALSO…* Border Patrol union backs Sen. Pete Ricketts over Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate race - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha offers to pay for demolition or repair of Blackstone building that hosted Brothers Lounge - from KMTV* ‘I have this place, this is all I have’: Omaha sober living faces closure due to lack of funds - from KETV

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    13 min
  • PART II: Tre Brooks on serving, staying & expanding Omaha's access to the American Dream
    Tre Brooks is President/CEO of Omaha 100.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To read OMAPOD credited/quoted in the Omaha World-Herald on breaking the Omaha 100 acquisition of Silicon Prairie News, click here. ALSO…* Residents voice concerns about increased police spending at Omaha budget hearing - from KETV* Who else is willing to debate in Nebraska this midterm cycle? - from Nebraska Examiner* Steve Scalise campaigns for Brinker Harding in Omaha, promotes CD2’s importance - from Omaha World-Herald

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    20 min
  • PART II: The Potash Twins on seeing the world through the lens of jazz + collaborating with Jon Batiste
    The Potash Twins - Ez (trombone) & Dee (trumpet) - are world-class musicians (Wynton Marsalis, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Diplo), TV hosts (Food Network, Bravo TV, Travel Channel) & unapologetic candy fanatics (Sweet Stash).To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. They are also the first-ever Composer Laureates for the State of Nebraska.For more information on, and to purchase their Sweet Stash candy: click here.ALSO…* Bellevue man gets prison time after killing 21-year-old man - from Omaha World-Herald* Nebraska Democrats, Working Families Party sue ‘Working People Party’ - from Nebraska Examiner* Judge temporarily blocks America First Party recognition after Nebraska GOP claims voter confusion - from KETV

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    18 min

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