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ChatGPT drops by the pod and drops some knowledge… some other people’s knowledge, but still… what does it really know about The Big ‘O’? ALSO…* One of Omaha’s ‘Mount Rushmore’ faces (according to today’s guest), Alexander Payne returns after 6 years away from big screen - from Flatwater Free Press* State takes first steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions - from Nebraska Examiner * Preserve Omaha looks to increase membership, preserve history - from KETV

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Matthew Hansen looks back on the first two years of Flatwater Free Press.ALSO:* Inaugural La Vista Fall Fest comes to City Centre - from KMTV* Ricketts: Israeli blockade of Gaza justified - from WOWT* $5 million in state funds to mentoring programs - from Nebraska Examiner

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Follow along with Brianna and her My Coffee Shop Moments journey on her Instagram.With the pod as your (virtual) morning cup of coffee today, this will have to suffice as your (virtual) morning paper:* Nebraska clergy & parishioners on Israeli pilgrimage try to get to safety - from KETV* Festersen argues for Omaha to ban ‘ghost guns’ - from WOWT* 17 Nebraska nonprofits share $70 million grant - from Nebraska Examiner* Live music venue The Jewell closes - from KMTV

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She connects companies, community and non-profits… She’s Teresa Mardesen, Executive Director of SHARE Omaha!IN ‘OPPOSITE OF DONATING/GIVING’ NEWS: * Omaha woman who fraudulently helped obtain nearly $1 million in COVID funds sentenced - from Nebraska Examiner* $450K West O burglary - from Omaha World-Herald* Barrel & Vine permanently closed - from Omaha World-Herald (There’s dark rumors spreading about the ‘why’ on that story)I can’t end it on all that after such a positive pod! How’z about this: * ‘Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska’ is all-terrain wheelchair!

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Check out Drew at Dare To Surpass.ALSO:* Man who stole ambulance faces escape charge - from WOWT* Omaha Nation celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day - from WOWT* Faith leaders bring awareness to Israel - from KMTV

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Scott Littky, Executive Director of the Institute for Holocaust Education, shares his perspective on a tragic weekend. ALSO:* KETV gets more reaction from our local Jewish community and our political leaders* Indigenous Peoples Day events schedule - from Nebraska Examiner* Controversial Papillion-La Vista School Board member resigning - from Nebraska Examiner

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Check out Scott’s documentary series Project Tumbleweed here.Sign up for the NMotion Newsletter here.ALSO:* Union Leader Osborn Kicks Off Senate Bid - from Nebraska Examiner* Creighton Lab Awarded Nearly $500k Grant For Cancer Research - from WOWT* Omaha Police Chief Works to Prevent Retaliation - from KETV

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Kelsey Vala Donovan tells us about success, succession and what’s to come out at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard. Check out their YouTube page here.ALSO:* ‘Rash’ of mail thefts hit Omaha - from KMTV* Biz owner frustrated by street racing along Abbott Drive - from KETV* Suspect in mass shooting murder gets probation - from KETV

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Kelsey Vala Donovan, co-owner of Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard, takes us behind the scenes of a legendary local attraction that’s become a national leader in agritourism. ALSO:* Juvenile Assessment Center diversion program turns 20 years old - from Nebraska Examiner* Children’s Hospital turns 75 years old; rebrands as Children’s Nebraska - from KMTV* Nebraska Attorney General Challenges Criminal Justice Reform Bill - from Omaha World-Herald

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NMotion powered by gener8tor Managing Principal Scott Henderson - one of the smartest players in the game - brings the passion and fire today in a must-listen pod. * Check out his piece reflecting on ‘Three Lessons Learned After Three Years & $3.4 Million Invested’ - from Silicon Prairie NewsALSO:* Haunted hit-and-run! - from KETV* Abortion-rights group taking message to Omaha skies - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha insurance giant ordered to change procedures, pay benefits - from Nebraska Examiner

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