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NMotion powered by gener8tor Managing Principal Scott Henderson gives us an overview of some great opportunities on the horizon… and he drops some huge personal news! ALSO…* Nebraskans testify largely against gender care regulations - from Nebraska Examiner* Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s sidekick, dies at 99 - from KMTV * OPD identifies man and woman after apparent murder-suicide - from KETV

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SHARE Omaha Executive Director Teresa Mardesen talks us through our Giving Tuesday opportunities and tells us about some of her personal faves...ALSO…* Bacon gets police union endorsement early - from Nebraska Examiner* OPS Board talks achievements and deficiencies in recent state test scores - from Omaha World-Herald* Douglas County Attorney on events that led to father’s arrest in son’s shooting death - from WOWT

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Kaleb Duncan takes us on a spiritual and metaphysical journey… ALSO…* Pillen letter to Nebraska Environmental Trust labeled ‘unusual’ and ‘political interference’ - from Nebraska Examiner* Skate ribbon changes from roller to ice skating at Heartland of America Park - from Omaha World-Herald* Creighton Professor inspires many - from KMTV

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!Comedian Brooke Barsell drops in to give us some strategies and tools to handle a wide variety of Thanksgiving scenarios… ALSO…* Winter Festivities Guide - from KETV* ‘Toy and Joy Shop’ returning to Open Door Mission - from WOWT* Giving Machines arrive at Westroads - from KETVWe’ll be back on Monday the 27th - enjoy your holiday!

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The Executive Director of SHARE Omaha Teresa Mardesen gives us a tremendous Giving Tuesday preview! ALSO…* Gretna leaders begin campaign for new library - from KMTV* Bellevue math teacher surprised with prestigious Milken award - from Nebraska Examiner* Catholic Charities assembles Thanksgiving dinner kits - from KMTV

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World Champion Monster Jam Truck Driver Tristan England is stoked to start the next season in his innovative and unique new truck DIGatron. You can get tickets to their show at the CHI Center on Saturday, November 25th & Sunday, November 26th - here.ALSO…* Omaha mayor signs bump stock ban - from Nebraska Examiner* Saunders County Sheriff’s investigating after driver dies following pursuit - from WOWT* Pedestrian hit, killed in Council Bluffs - from KETV

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Director of Resource Stewardship Michelle Foss closes out our week with an awesome overview of all that’s going on inside Fontenelle Forest. ALSO…* Who’s buying Nebraska? - from Flatwater Free Press* Nebraska abortion rights amendment campaign kicks off - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha man sentenced up to 23 years for Memorial Day crash - from KETV

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Tristan England - driver of Monster Jam Truck Earth Shaker - tells us about the price he had to pay to get to the top - and the surprising obstacle that almost prevented him from even getting started.You can get tickets to Monster Jam - coming to the CHI Center on Saturday, November 25th & Sunday November 26th - here.ALSO…* 16-year-old arrested, accused of attempted assault on officers after bullets struck police vehicle - from KETV* Douglas County officials give encouraging updates on unusual public health operations - from Nebraska Examiner* Foster care system breaking law as Omaha workers carry massive caseloads - from Flatwater Free Press

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What happens when you get lost in Fontenelle Forest?, I asked in a pod a few weeks back. Well, one of the things that happens when you do a podcast about getting lost in Fontenelle Forest is you hear from several people that work for Fontenelle Forest! So Director of Resource Stewardship Michelle Foss answers back today… And my favorite new term: ‘glacially squished’ - is used! ALSO…* NU extends Alberts - doubles salary - from Nebraska Examiner* Part of westbound Dodge reduced to one lane for major sewer repair - from KMTV* Omaha adopts ‘Vision Zero’ action plan to curb traffic deaths and injuries - from KETVHappy Trails!

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Webberized Co-Founder Margie Sturgeon has some creative ideas to improve our local pod scene today… If you have your own idea, check out her ‘Podcast 101’ seminar at Do Space on Sunday, November 19th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm. ALSO…* Omaha’s official Christmas tree arrives at The Durham Museum - from KMTV* Omaha Symphony nominated for 3 Grammy Awards - from KETV* Governor orders state workers back to offices - from Nebraska Examiner

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