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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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If a Podcaster gets lost in a Forest, does it make a sound? Yes!Yes, it does… That sound is today’s pod. ALSO…* Second victim of Michael Myers robber speaks - from KETV* Regional leaders on Speaker Johnson - from WOWT * Peffer second property tax relief proposal - from KMTV

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Comic Addy Herman closes strong… ALSO…* Sen. Tim Scott’s Prez bid stops in Griswold, IA - from WOWT* Rep. Bacon supports Rep. Johnson’s Speaker bid - from KETV* Gov. Pillen border deployments cost $826,000 in Aug. - from Nebraska Examiner

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Heritage Omaha President Rachel Jacobson takes us behind the scenes of an extremely important and very influential organization - and tells us all about the incredible Central Public Library project. ALSO…* Oak View Mall for sale - from Omaha World-Herald* Rep. Flood pushes House R’s to sign unity pledge - from KETV* Creighton launches Institute for Population Health - from KMTV

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Addy Herman tells us about choosing to move to Omaha - without knowing anyone or having any family here - because of the quality of our comedy scene. For info on his Sunday night show ‘Quick Draw’, click here.ALSO…* Douglas County Assessor on property taxes - from KMTV* NE lawmakers seek to understand, curb use of eminent domain - from Nebraska Examiner* For 20 years, Omaha pair have been patrons of ‘Americana’ music - from Nebraska Examiner

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REAL Yelp reviews of real Omaha attractions from real people… I read them without revealing what they’re reviewing, you take a guess… hilarity ensues! Time marches inevitably forward. The earth continues spinning on its axis… ALSO…* Enjoy the changing leaves with these free/affordable area events - from KMTV * Mother Nature’s fall spectacle expected to peak this weekend at state parks - from Nebraska Examiner* Habitat Omaha receives $3 million in state funds for affordable housing - from WOWT

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We conclude our conversation with Union Omaha GM Peter Marlette…ALSO…* Korean War POW Soldier buried in Omaha 72 years after death - from Omaha World-Herald* Bacon says Jordan got what he gave McCarthy - from Nebraska Examiner* AG Hilgers refiles challenge to criminal justice bill - from Nebraska Examiner

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Peter Marlette, General Manager of red-hot Union Omaha, goes deep on the incredible journey that got him to this point. ALSO…* Gov. Pillen’s comments about FFP reporter infuriating, dead wrong - from Flatwater Free Press Executive Director Matt Wynn * Chuck Hagel concerned about state of U.S. politics & international affairs - from KMTV* Bacon v. Vargas rematch stirs heavy House fundraising - from Nebraska Examiner

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The Podcast Police would’ve cited me if I hadn’t posted this episode as soon as possible after I discovered that no one had yet done the ‘Mount Rushmore of…’ podcast gimmick on our beloved Omaha. Listen to find out who I believe should be on there (and stick around for a gold medal ‘stick the landing’ end to this one…) and then start arguments at work and with family about how right I am! ALSO…* Rabies Alert!* Scammer Alert!* Safety Alert!

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