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A weekly book review and discussion program hosted by Pat Leach. Updated on Thursdays.
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A special collection of Signature Stories that looks at life and culture in Nebraska through history, literature, religion, and art. This feed is updated continuously.
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Provides a weekly recap of each Husker football game, including highlights, in-depth analysis, background segments, special guests from the world of Nebraska sports, and the latest Cornhusker recruiting news.
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Brion Hurley from Business Performance Improvement shares his takes and thoughts on a variety of topics related to process improvement (specifically Lean and Six Sigma methods), Bursts are rapid improvement activities, so this sounded like a good word to use for these short audio clips. We'll try to keep them under 10 minutes each. Have a question? Use the anchor app to leave us a voice message, and we might pick your question for our next episode!
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These are the stories of where our food comes from, the people who make it, and how one law could change everything. Join Grant Gerlock as he serves up the Farm Bill in delectable audio morsels that explain how all this will affect your life.
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After-school, summer clubs wait for $6 million in federal funds
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The federal government is withholding federal funds to after-school programs across the nation, with about $6.5 million that typically goes to Nebraska. After school and summer program providers say this could lead to programs cutting down on services, serving less students or even closing their doors.…
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Omaha ICE Raid has lasting impacts on children
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Communities continue to recover from the impacts of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid in Omaha earlier this month. Some worry about the longer-term stresses of the impacted children.By Nebraska Public Media
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New 5% tax on skill games takes effect in Nebraska
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The nearly 6,000 mechanical amusement devices in Nebraska are now taxed at five percent of their net operating revenue, thanks to a law passed last April. These devices are found in gas stations, cafes and social halls and are used for contests of skill, unlike keno or bingo. Fraternal organizations are exempt from the tax.…
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Tax policy experts weigh in on Nebraska’s state budgetary future
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Nebraska lawmakers overcame a significant shortfall through the passage of this year’s budget, but more fiscal trouble may be on the horizon. On the final day of this year’s legislative session in June, Speaker John Arch made a prediction on the focus of the legislature’s return in 2026. “I will predict that our biggest challenge next year will be …
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New 5% tax on skill games takes effect in Nebraska
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The nearly 6,000 mechanical amusement devices in Nebraska are now taxed at five percent of their net operating revenue, thanks to a law passed last April. These devices are found in gas stations, cafes and social halls and are used for contests of skill, unlike keno or bingo. Fraternal organizations are exempt from the tax.…
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Tax policy experts weigh in on Nebraska’s state budgetary future
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Nebraska lawmakers overcame a significant shortfall through the passage of this year’s budget, but more fiscal trouble may be on the horizon. On the final day of this year’s legislative session in June, Speaker John Arch made a prediction on the focus of the legislature’s return in 2026. “I will predict that our biggest challenge next year will be …
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Naloxone accessibility expanded with Southeastern Nebraska.
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Naloxone, a drug that counteracts the effects of opioid overdose, has become more available within Southeastern Nebraska. Free Naloxone can be found at three vending machines, as well as five grab-and-go sites located around Lincoln. There is also a grab-and-go site now located in Jansen, Southwest of Beatrice, near the Kansas border.…
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Extra: Curious Nebraska and Fourth of July Events
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This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, Andy Hermann gives us a behind the scenes look at his series Curious Nebraska. Also, a look at Fourth of July celebrations in Seward and Ord.By Nebraska Public Media
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Set in Venice, the popular detective series featuring Commissario Guido Brunetti has a new mystery to solve. In “A Refiner’s Fire” by Donna Leon, Brunetti confronts the present-day menace of teenage street gangs.By Nebraska Public Media
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Gov. Pillen signs medical cannabis emergency regulations
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Governor Jim Pillen has signed the commission’s emergency regulations, which prohibit dispensaries from selling whole-plant cannabis and products that are vaped or smoked. The rules also cap the number of dispensaries at one in each of the state’s 12 district court judicial districts. The emergency regulations will be in effect for the next 90 days…
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Gov. Pillen signs medical cannabis emergency regulations
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Governor Jim Pillen has signed the commission’s emergency regulations, which prohibit dispensaries from selling whole-plant cannabis and products that are vaped or smoked. The rules also cap the number of dispensaries at one in each of the state’s 12 district court judicial districts. The emergency regulations will be in effect for the next 90 days…
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Nebraskans with felony drug convictions almost saw a light at the end of the tunnel when legislators voted to end the lifetime ban on SNAP access. But then, the governor’s veto was not overturned. Those impacted said this decision will ultimately harm the state.By Nebraska Public Media
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E123: Applying Net Promoter Score (NPS) to a Zero Waste Conference (Audio by AI)
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In this episode, I share a clip from the book chapter I wrote for "Lean Six Sigma for Good: Lessons from the Gemba" Volume 1. I explain how I used net promoter score (NPS) to assess the attendee feedback of a fundraising conference I helped organize. By the way, this entire podcast was spoken by my AI voice created by Eleven Labs. Links for this ep…
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Nebraska casino revenue keeps growing, providing tax relief
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In the month of May alone, the casino contributed more than one million dollars to the state’s Property Tax Credit Cash Fund. Thanks in part to a new expansion in April, WarHorse has already generated more revenue at its south Omaha location in the first five months of 2025 than it did throughout all of last year. Across the state, revenues have gr…
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Nebraska casino revenue keeps growing, providing tax relief
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In the month of May alone, the casino contributed more than one million dollars to the state’s Property Tax Credit Cash Fund. Thanks in part to a new expansion in April, WarHorse has already generated more revenue at its south Omaha location in the first five months of 2025 than it did throughout all of last year. Across the state, revenues have gr…
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Rural health leaders are concerned about proposed federal cuts
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The over 1000 page ‘big beautiful bill’ covers many things, but rural health leaders are most concerned over what proposed Medicaid cuts will do to an already fragile rural health system.By Nebraska Public Media
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US ginseng growers and animal breeders wait on a trade deal
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Specialty producers exporting to China have been hit just as hard as soybeans and beef. But they often have fewer alternative markets for their crops, worsening the impact of retaliatory tariffs.By Nebraska Public Media
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Vetter World, OmniArts, Concerts on the Creek and more...
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On the June 27 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests has lively conversations about: Grain Place Foundation Field Day and Event in Aurora; the next production by OmniArts Nebraska; Nebraska Chamber Players' "Concerts on the Creek;" Sue McLain talks wedding dress history in York; and artist Marcia Bauerle talks about her workshop in Kearney…
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Judge dismisses lawsuit against Nebraska medical cannabis laws
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Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong dismissed a lawsuit Thursday alleging that the state’s medical cannabis program violates state and federal law. The case was brought by former State Sen. John Kuehn, who claimed laws allowing any form of marijuana are unconstitutional because the substance remains illegal at the federal level. Kueh…
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